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• Philadelphia Foundation gets $16M donation • Seth Williams: Take five PAGE 2

HONESTY • INTEGRITY • PROFESSIONALISM

LGBT History Month Randy Wicker: An unsung hero of the LGBT-rights movement

Margaret Cho to headline First Person Arts Festival

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Amended CHIP bill advances

Philly again a top achiever on HRC city scorecard

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By Jen Colletta jen@epgn.com Philadelphia again received a perfect score on the Human Rights Campaign’s Municipal Equality Index. Philadelphia has garnered the top score every year of the initiative, which debuted in 2012 to measure LGBT-friendly policies and programs. Philadelphia is one of three cities, along with New York City and San Francisco, to earn a raw 100 score and 16 bonus points, which were given for areas like trans-inclusive city services and an enforcement mechanism in the city’s nondiscrimination law. Cities cannot surpass a 100; with bonus points included, Pittsburgh (97) and Allentown (91) also were given a 100. The average for Pennsylvania was 75, above the national average of 57, and last year’s state average of 70. Other Pennsylvania cities’ raw scores were: Carlisle (70), Erie (37), Harrisburg (54), New Hope (76), Reading (64), State College (71) and Wilkes-Barre (58). In New Jersey, the only city to achieve a 100 was Jersey City. Overall, of the 506 cities rated, 68 reached a 100, including bonus points. Eighty-six cities in states that lack LGBT nondiscrimination laws, such as Pennsylvania, scored higher than the national average. “Cities big and small, in red and blue states alike, are continuing our progress toward full equality, regardless of the political drama unfolding in Washington, D.C., and in state legislatures across the country,” HRC President Chad Griffin said in a statement. “Today, the MEI serves as a vital tool for business leaders and municipal officials alike when it comes to economic development. CEOs know that in order to attract and retain the best employees, they must grow their companies in places that protect LGBTQ citizens from discrimination and actively open their doors to all communities.” n

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UPHILL BATTLE: About 20 drag queens donned their favorite heels and raced up Mechanic Street in New Hope for charity. About 500 spectators turned out to New Hope Celebrates’ annual High Heel Drag Race Oct. 22 in which local queens had to run carrying a pumpkin, decorate it and return to the starting line. Contestants took part in a meet-and-greet at an after-party at The Logan Inn. Funds from a 50/50 and T-shirt sales benefited NHC. Photo: Scott A. Drake

The state Senate this week passed a bill to reauthorize the state’s Children’s Health Insurance Program that includes a stipulation that funding cannot be used for gender-confirmation surgery. The 37-13 vote on Wednesday came a day after lawmakers voted to limit the scope of the bill’s impact on trans youth. A previous version of H.B. 1388 would have banned state funding for all trans-related health services within the state CHIP. But an Oct. 24 amendment limits the funding ban to gender-confirmation surgery; all other trans services, including counseling and hormone therapies, would be covered. After Wednesday’s vote, the bill will go to the state House for consideration. PAGE 19 CHIP provides health

LGBT progress flourishes in Woodbury By Jen Colletta jen@epgn.com “Education and visibility are the keys to equity in any environment,” said Tony Doran, president of Woodbury Community Pride. Both are goals of the Pride group, which formed this spring and, in the last few months, has helped usher in impressive inroads for LGBT equality in the South Jersey town. On Oct. 24, Woodbury Council unanimously approved three ordinances: a citywide nondiscrimination measure that includes sexual orientation and gender identity; another LGBT-inclusive regulation that bans discrimination in public contracting; and a third that establishes a Human Relations Commission to enforce nondiscrimination and promote public education. At its Oct. 10 meeting, the council named City Administrator Scott Carew its inaugural LGBTQ Municipal PAGE 19

NETWORKING NIGHT: The Pyramid Club’s LGBT Committee hosted a networking event Oct. 19 at the Center City social club. Staged in partnership with the Philadelphia Bar Association and LGBTQ Employees at Penn, Bridging Connections Across the LGBT Community also sought to raise awareness of Out4STEM. The organization aims to connect local LGBT youth interested in careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics with mentorship and support. Photo: Scott A. Drake

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Resource listings Legal resources • ACLU of Pennsylvania: 215-592-1513; aclupa.org • AIDS Law Project of PA: 215-587-9377; aidslawpa.org • AIDS Law Project of South Jersey: 856-784-8532; aidslawsnj.org/ • Equality PA: equalitypa. org; 215-731-1447

• Philadelphia Commission on Human Relations — Rue Landau: 215-686-4670 • Philadelphia Police Liaison Committee: 215-7603686; ppd.lgbt@gmail.com • SPARC — Statewide Pennsylvania Rights Coalition: 717-920-9537

• Office of LGBT Affairs — Amber Hikes: 215-686-0330; amber.hikes@phila.gov

Community centers • The Attic Youth Center; 255 S. 16th St.; 215-545-4331, atticyouthcenter.org. For LGBT and questioning youth and their friends and allies. • LGBT Center at the University of Pennsylvania; 3907 Spruce

St.; 215-898-5044, center@dolphin.upenn.edu.

• Rainbow Room: Bucks County’s LGBTQ and Allies Youth Center

Salem UCC Education Building, 181 E. Court St., Doylestown; 215-957-7981 ext. 9065, rainbowroom@ppbucks.org.

• William Way LGBT Community Center 1315 Spruce St.; 215-732-2220, www.waygay.org.

Health and HIV testing • Action Wellness: 1216 Arch St.; 215981-0088, actionwellness.org

• AIDS Library:

1233 Locust St.; aidslibrary.org/

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• Bebashi-Transition to Hope: 1235 Spring Garden St.; 215769-3561; bebashi.org

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• GALAEI: 149 W. Susquehanna Ave.; 267-457-3912, galaei.org. Spanish/ English

• Health Center No. 2, 1720 S. Broad

St.; 215-685-1821

• Mazzoni Center:

1348 Bainbridge St.; 215-563-0652, mazzonicenter.org

• Philadelphia FIGHT: 1233 Locust St.; 215-985-4448, fight.org

• Washington West Project of Mazzoni Center:

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• Transgender Health Action Coalition: 215-732-1207

Other • Independence Branch Library Barbara Gittings Gay and Lesbian Collection: 215-685-1633 • Independence Business Alliance; 215-557-0190, IndependenceBusinessAlliance.com

• LGBT Peer Counseling Services: 215-732-TALK • PFLAG: Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (Philadelphia): 215-572-1833 • Philly Pride Presents: 215-875-9288

Gay philanthropist donates $16 million to LGBT fund By Jeremy Rodriguez jeremy@epgn.com A gay real-estate investor last week donated $16 million to a local LGBT fund. Mel Heifetz announced on social media that he would expand the GLBT Fund of America, which is a donor-advised fund from The Philadelphia Foundation. According to the Philadelphia Inquirer, Heifetz gifted 26 of his Center City residential properties, plus additional cash. Investment income earned on the money each year will go toward LGBT groups. “This is an important and powerful legacy gift,” TPF President and CEO Pedro A. Ramos said in a statement. “Mel has said repeatedly that he hopes it inspires other philanthropists to think about how they may work with us to strengthen our community, which has become more inclusive thanks to Mel’s leadership. At the end of the day, we all live in the community that we build.” Heifetz declined to comment to PGN but noted in a statement how he hopes others will take inspiration. “I hope that others will be inspired in their own generosity, especially in support of the GLBT community,” he said. Heifetz established the GLBT Fund of

America in 2007 to support the community in the areas of social justice, health needs and civil rights. His previous philanthropic efforts include paying off the mortgage of the William Way LGBT Community Center in 2005 and recently participating in the development of a proposed 30-unit LGBTfriendly residency with Project HOME. In a 2010 YouTube video, Heifetz explained why he chose TPF to provide his fund, noting that he even searched outside the city. “I finally decided here in my own hometown was probably the best resource for me and many other people I knew,” he said. “Whenever I asked somebody here in this local area who is it that’s best established and best able to deal with this, it was always The Philadelphia Foundation that was mentioned. So I wound up calling this home.” Ramos said TPF is “proud to have been entrusted by Mel to continue in perpetuity the work that he has been championing his whole life.” “This is an extraordinarily generous act for the community and an extraordinary honor for The Philadelphia Foundation,” Ramos said. “The impact of Mel’s gift will advance GLBT and other organizations for generations.” n

Former D.A. sentenced to five years in prison By Jeremy Rodriguez jeremy@epgn.com

Former District Attorney Seth Williams was sentenced to five years in prison Tuesday for accepting a bribe. Williams was initially charged with 29 counts of bribery, extortion and fraud but pleaded guilty in June to a single count associated with accepting a $3,000 sofa and thousands of dollars in cash from a local businessman. Local LGBT business owner Michael Weiss was among the individuals who testified in Williams’ corruption trial. Prosecutors said that between 2012-15, the co-owner of LGBT venues Woody’s and Voyeur gave Williams a used Jaguar, vacation trips and cash payments. In return, prosecutors said Weiss became Williams’ “special advisor” to the D.A.’s Office and Williams helped Weiss obtain a police accident report for a friend. Additionally, Williams allegedly sent letters on Weiss’ behalf relating to the latter’s tax issues; in 2010, Weiss was sentenced to three-years’ probation and fined $30,000 after he pleaded guilty to “corruptly endeavoring to impede the due administration of the federal tax code.” Williams also allegedly let Weiss and his boyfriend drive a city-owned car a short distance while they attended a party in Wildwood, N.J. Weiss testified that he and his brother, Billy, loaned more than $2,000 to Williams and never received repayment, though Weiss added that Williams offered to serve as a “celebrity bartender” to repay the loans. Weiss said he told his brother: “We’ve got to stop this. We’ve put enough into this friendship.” He also testified that he was “extremely upset” to learn Williams kept the Jaguar for himself, noting he thought Williams’ girlfriend or her father would be the ones using it. Weiss said he also feared “retaliation” if he stopped providing gifts to Williams. Under cross-examination, Weiss said he had a close relationship with the former D.A. “What does Little Sethie want for his birthday?” Weiss wrote in one text to Williams. Defense attorney Thomas Burke said the text illustrated a loving relationship between the two men, who have known each other since 2009, and that gifts would be expected. n

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Five years after murder, community member keeps sister’s memory alive By Jeremy Rodriguez jeremy@epgn.com Rafael Colon had a strong reaction to his 23rd birthday this year. “The age I am right now, my sister never made it to,” Colon said. “She died when she was 22.” Colon’s sister, Melanie, was killed more than five years ago. Philadelphia Police found the bisexual North Philadelphia DJ’s body behind a Juniata Park apartment building on May 12, 2012. She had been shot six times. Melanie left her home days earlier with her friend, Reynaldo Torres, and drove away in his 1983 Mazda. Police recovered Torres’ jawbone in a dirt alley behind a baseball field on Fourth and Westmoreland streets more than a year later. Both murders remain unsolved. “At this moment in my life, I don’t feel like we’ll ever be able to find out what happened to Mel,” said Colon, who bears a tattoo of his sister’s name on his forearm. “I want to [find out] and I’m praying that we do, but I don’t have that faith right now. I lost it.” However, Colon has not lost faith in keeping his sister’s memory alive. The openly gay community member moderates a Facebook page that he updates frequently with photos, videos and anecdotes to honor Melanie. Most recently, Colon took the stage at OutFest, where he performed Nicki Minaj’s “Moment 4 Life” following a brief speech about Melanie. “She’d probably be at the bar, getting a drink, already dancing,” Colon told the crowd about what Melanie would be doing if she were at OutFest, according to the Philadelphia Inquirer. However, Colon was not only honoring his sister at OutFest. He sported a T-shirt bearing side-by-side photos of Melanie and Franchesca “Cheka” Alvarado, who went missing in Atlantic City months before Colon’s death. Her severed foot was found more than a year later at Corson’s Inlet Park in Ocean City. Like Colon’s, her mur-

der remains unsolved. Colon bonded with Alvarado’s family through social media and he has since used his platform to keep their family member’s memory alive as well. “It gave me a little bit of comfort,” Colon said on connecting with the family. “It’s not like I’m dealing with a regular family that’s telling me, ‘It’s going to be OK. You’ll live with it. You’re going to learn how to deal with it.’ I didn’t choose a family like that. I chose them because they made me feel like family and they [are going] through the same pain. We both lost a sister. I think that’s what made us connect even faster.” Colon noted how his 9-year-old nephew, Melanie’s son Joshua, plays a role in his desire to keep her memory alive. “I don’t want my nephew to grow up thinking his mom left him,” Colon said. “Melanie died when he was at a very young age. She passed away when he was 4 years old and Joshua is about to be 10 in December. So the main thing I don’t want him to think is that his mom left him.” He added that he wants to make sure Joshua can Google information about his mother, which is why Colon updates the Facebook memorial page and reaches out to media outlets. “I want him to read that somebody took his mother’s life,” he said. “I don’t ever want him to think his mom left him and that’s the main reason why I do what I do. I always remind him about his mom. If you ask Joshua where is his mom at, he’ll tell you she’s in the sky with the angels.” Colon noted what he wants others to learn from his experience. “My message to people is to never give up, to keep going. If you ever lost a loved one, keep their name alive and don’t be shy for them. Be loud. Open your mouth for them because they don’t have a mouth anymore to speak out of. That’s why you have to speak for them.” Visit www.facebook.com/Melaniecolonn for more information. n

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Court upholds disbarment of LGBT attorney By Timothy Cwiek timothy@epgn.com Robert P. Tuerk’s quest for reinstatement to practice law suffered a major setback this month when the Florida Supreme Court upheld his disbarment in the Sunshine State. Tuerk, a longtime LGBT advocate, was the first out candidate to seek a judgeship in Philadelphia Traffic Court. He has performed extensive pro-bono legal work in the community and served on the Police Liaison Committee. Based in Philadelphia, Tuerk, 54, was licensed to practice law in Pennsylvania and Florida. But for several years, Tuerk had faced difficulties relating to his law license, stemming from a 1985 arrest for an LGBT-related morals charge in Philadelphia. Tuerk was never convicted of a crime anywhere, and his 1985 arrest eventually was expunged, according to court records. But in October 2015, Tuerk’s law license was suspended in Pennsylvania for a year and a day, after he failed to inform federal-court officials of the arrest. Tuerk’s license to practice law in Florida also was suspended, due to the Pennsylvania suspension. But Tuerk’s problems were compounded when he allegedly failed to file an affidavit relating to his Florida suspension in a timely manner.

In legal documents, Tuerk maintains he filed the affidavit as soon as he realized he was required to do so. But in July, the Florida Supreme Court disbarred Tuerk after bar officials claimed Tuerk should have filed the affidavit sooner. On Oct. 12, the Florida Supreme Court unanimously upheld Tuerk’s disbarment in the Sunshine State, despite his objections. A spokesperson for The Florida

Tuerk, a longtime LGBT advocate, was the first out candidate to seek a judgeship in Philadelphia Traffic Court. He has performed extensive pro-bono legal work in the community and served on the Police Liaison Committee. Bar declined to comment specifically on Tuerk’s disbarment but provided a summary of the readmission process in Florida. “As stated in the Florida Bar’s monthly disciplinary releases, ‘Disbarred lawyers may not reapply for admission for five years, unless ordered otherwise.’ They are required to go through an extensive process that rejects many who apply. It

includes a rigorous background check and retaking the bar exam. Historically, less than 5 percent of disbarred lawyers seek readmission,” the bar spokesperson said. Also this month, the Pennsylvania Office of Disciplinary Counsel announced its opposition to Tuerk’s petition for reinstatement to practice law in Pennsylvania. The Pennsylvania Supreme Court’s Disciplinary Board is in the process of scheduling a hearing date for Tuerk’s petition for reinstatement, a board spokesperson said this week. Tuerk’s 230-page petition for reinstatement in Pennsylvania states, in part: “I have accepted the error of my ways that have caused my suspension and I take full responsibility for the same. I look forward to being reinstated so that I may continue to excel in the legal field, and to continue to assist the under-represented. I’m also interested in getting involved in the area of ethics.” Tuerk’s petition also confirms that he recently completed 36 hours of legal-education classes, with at least 12 hours devoted to the area of ethics. According to legal documents, “[Tuerk] supports his community through volunteer activities such as landscaping for a historic church, delivering meals to the sick and performing paralegal work for an innocence nonprofit. To disbar him would be ruinous to his life and detrimental to society.” n

LGBT issues to be addressed at eating-disorder conference By Jeremy Rodriguez jeremy@epgn.com While every patient with an eating disorder is different, LGBT people may have added stresses related to coming out, antiLGBT violence and bullying. More than 500 people will explore these issues and many others Nov. 10-12 at the 27th-annual Renfrew Center Foundation Conference for Professionals. Last year’s eating-disorder conference focused on diverse populations, with LGBT issues among the focuses. Judi Goldstein, vice president of The Renfrew Center Foundation, said these topics were “very well-received” and “addressed the need for more attention to this issue.” “We decided this year to continue that conversation and explore topics like the need for more research on eating disorders among LGBT communities,” Goldstein said. “We know that the population of LGBT people who are struggling and who are coming out with their struggles is increasing and we need to be responsive to that.” Goldstein noted the specific needs of LGBT populations and the areas therapists need in education. “We should have inclusive language,” Goldstein said. “We have to be able to ask questions, which will elicit responses from

people in the LGBT community. We need clarity about the difference between biological sex, sexual orientation, gender identification and gender pronouns. Therapists need to understand that because proper assessment makes treatment possible and we have some workshops on the program, which are going to address that.” Workshop topics include “Living in This Queer Body: Treating GenderNonconforming Patients” and “Beyond the Acronym: Understanding LGBTQIA+ Needs in Clinical Practice.” Goldstein said these topics will raise awareness of eating disorders in LGBT populations and address language to use while conversing with community members. Goldstein also noted that eating disorders may be “hidden” within the LGBT community. She said those who are not out to family and friends may feel “internalized shame” and are less likely to be vocal about their eating disorders. “We know that if we put out there that we are open, receptive and we’re a safe environment, people will come forward with their issues of shame and their issues of isolation,” Goldstein said. Transgender issues will also be brought to the forefront in the keynote presentation, “Research Gaps & Promising Practices: A Feminist, Social Justice Inquiry.” Dr. Beth Hartman McGilley will moderate a

panel of four experts who will speak on their experiences and expertise. One of the panelists is Melissa-Irene Jackson, a transgender woman with 10 years of experience in body image, eating disorders and LGBT advocacy. “She will be speaking about her own experiences, opening up the conversation about her own challenges and the need for more research to teach us about the transgender population, which is mostly overlooked but increasingly more on the forefront,” Goldstein said. Overall, Goldstein hopes attendees will “come away from the conference understanding that eating disorders do not discriminate based on age, sex, sexual orientation and race.” “The treatment of eating disorders among LGBT people requires a greater understanding of the particular challenges [they face]. We are committed to ensuring that professionals are trained to make people feel safe coming into treatment [and] be sensitive to their issues. It’s an ongoing process that we will continue as an organization.” n The 27th-annual Renfrew Center Foundation Conference for Professionals will take place Nov. 10-12 at the Philadelphia Airport Marriott, One Arrivals Road, Terminal B. Visit www.renfrewconference.com/2017/ for more information and to register.

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Couple launches fundraiser for LGBT survivors in Puerto Rico By Jeremy Rodriguez jeremy@epgn.com Last month, Hurricane Maria ripped through Karenina Angleró’s home in Puerto Rico. However, she received some assistance from a local lesbian couple who welcomed her into their home. Now, she is helping out Allison Harris and Raquel Salas Rivera with their project to help LGBT Puerto Ricans impacted by the hurricane. “I’m helping these two out as a way to pay it forward for all of the things they have done for me and it’s very rewarding. I love it,” Angleró said. Harris and Salas Rivera, who live in Philadelphia, launched a YouCaring fundraiser, “Emergency Relief Fund for LGBTQ Boricuas,” earlier this month. The couple hoped to raise at least $5,000 but the donations doubled that a few days later. As of presstime, the fund had generated almost $12,000. Harris, 38, said she initially felt “excitement and gratitude” when she saw the large amount of donations. However, that did not mean the work was over. “The secondary emotion [I felt] after that was, ‘Oh, we have so much work. We need this much money because there is that much work to do,’” Harris said. Salas Rivera, a Puerto Rico native, said she did not hear from her family for about a week and called that time period “terrible.” While

her family members survived, the 31-year-old noted the statistics she read about the hurricane. “There were some real tragic numbers in terms of people who died directly and also the suicide rate has gone up a lot because of the desperation,” Salas Rivera said. “It’s still so psychologically traumatic for people on a daily basis.” As of presstime, 53 are reported dead and a large percentage of the population is living without drinking water and electricity. With these funds, the couple is purchasing plane tickets for evacuees. Additionally, they plan to fund hormone therapy, new IDs for transgender survivors and HIV/AIDS medications. The couple said they are relying on the Puerto Rican Transgender Taskforce to identify LGBT survivors. “The work of saving lives is not the work of me and Allison,” Salas Rivera said. “It is the work of all of the people who have been involved in this. From the smallest donation to the Trans Taskforce, all of the people who are involved are collectively being responsible for the lives of others and that is really beautiful.” “I want to express gratitude to the way the community has stepped up — very impressive,” Harris said. n Visit http://bit.ly/2ixc6DK to donate or contact Allison Harris at allison.harris.yes@gmail. com if you or someone you know requires assistance due to Hurricane Maria.

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Regional Pride conference to be held in New Hope By Jeremy Rodriguez jeremy@epgn.com A Bucks County LGBT Pride organization this month announced that it will coordinate the Northeast Regional Pride (NERP) Conference in 2019. New Hope Celebrates will coordinate the conference March 7-10. “We are excited to bring the 2019 meeting to an area so many of us love to visit, one with such rich history in our movement,” NERP Co-Regional Director Tyler Evertsen said in a statement. The annual event will bring together more than 200 Pride organizers and activists to New Hope. This marks the second time the town has been the host city. NHC President Matt Hanson noted the conference is typically held in large cities, with the aim of staging it in a central location. “What was great about 2013 when we held it in New Hope was we really showcased different parts of the town, different venues and different experiences for the attendees and they really liked that,” Hanson said. He said the organization plans to conduct the event in a similar fashion in 2019. Additionally, they will incorporate the town’s newly renovated locations and projects, including Odette’s, The

Ferry Market, The Logan Inn and The Playhouse Inn. “We have so many things that we can showcase right in the borough and use as a conference space,” Hanson said. In addition to highlighting different assets of the town, Hanson said NHC will coordinate educational workshops and keynote speakers. The organization will also form a planning committee and present a formal event schedule at the 2018 NERP meeting March 1-4 in Providence, R.I. Registration for the following year’s conference will open at that point. Hanson said the group plans to conduct a workshop around the political climate, though the exact topic will depend on the future state of the country. “Our world is changing every day and our country is changing every day so we don’t know what 2019 will look like, but as we get closer, we’ll do something on the climate,” Hanson said. “We want to keep it relevant so people can plan their Pride [around the climate]. “I’m really excited about having all of the northeast Pride [organizations] come to New Hope, experience our town, learn something and really get our name out there even more as a great destination for LGBT tourists to come visit, hang out and feel accepted.” n

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News Briefing Former prosecutor suing Cosby accuser The lesbian former Temple University employee who has accused actor Bill Cosby of sexual assault is now being sued by the former district attorney who declined to prosecute the case. Last week, former Montgomery County District Attorney Bruce Castor filed a personal-injury suit against Andrea Constand, who alleges Cosby drugged and assaulted her at his Elkins

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Park home in 2004. Castor, who was the Montgomery County D.A. from 2000-08, declined to bring charges against Cosby at that time. In 2015, when Castor was readying a run for reelection, Constand sued Castor for defamation, contending he misstated facts of the case and used it for his own political gains. According to reports, Castor is now arguing that Constand filed the defamation suit to derail his reelection efforts. His challenger, Kevin Steele, ultimately won the election. After taking over the office, Steele approved the filing of charges against Cosby. A judge declared a mistrial this summer after jurors failed to reach a verdict. Cosby will be retried in April. — Jen Colletta

App to connect patients to LGBTcompetent health providers Three University of Pennsylvania students this month launched a web-based application to help people find LGBTcompetent health-care providers. Phil Williams, Naveen Jain and Jun Jeon began developing the app earlier this year and launched it in conjunction with National Coming Out Day. The beta version of the app is currently available in Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, New York City and Chicago. The website allows visitors to search by specialty, condition, procedure or provider, along with the location. Users can then filter providers through various methods, including by “highest rating.” With this rating system, individuals can rate the providers based on “Welcoming Environment,” “LGBTQ+ Knowledge,” “Inclusive Processes” and “Overall Satisfaction.” The team told PGN in August that it intends to reach out to providers with low scores to help them improve. Visit www.spectrumscores.org to sign up.

Health and wellness summit for LGBT people of color A number of community partners will join this weekend for “Be You,” a health

and wellness summit focusing on LGBT people of color. The event was organized by Terrell Green and Hamzeh Abuyounis and sponsored by openly gay state Rep. Brian Sims, in collaboration with William Way LGBT Community Center, Mazzoni Center and the Office of LGBT Affairs. Participants can access resources on legal rights, meditation, STDs, PrEP, PEP and overall healthy living. Workshop topics will include social justice, stress management and sexual-health awareness and sexuality. The summit will take place noon-3 p.m. Oct. 28 at William Way LGBT Community Center, 1315 Spruce St. For more information, visit http://bit.ly/2iu23PM.

Groundbreaking set for LGBTfriendly residence Project HOME will host a groundbreaking celebration in December for its 30-unit LGBT-friendly housing project for young adults. The initiative, the first of its kind in Pennsylvania, will provide affordable housing for youth who are homeless, formerly homeless or at risk of being homeless. The groundbreaking will take place 10 a.m. Dec. 6 at 1315 N. Eighth St. n — Jeremy Rodriguez

TRUMP TOWER: A 15-foot “Trump Rat” sprouted up outside Thomas Paine Plaza Monday. The street art, created by Philly native John Post Lee, has been seen in New York City and Washington, D.C., and made its local debut on what would have been the 97th birthday of Frank Rizzo; it was inflated across from the controversial statue of the former mayor. The creation tapped into the inflatable-rat imagery commonly evoked to oppose the use of non-union labor, while serving as a commentary on the 45th president. Photo: Scott A. Drake

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LGBTQ youth and the little program that helps them on their journey to a healthy adulthood Renewal of the Children’s Health has trusted our little program enough Insurance Program (CHIP), which has to allow us along for their journey is a provided low-cost health insurance to memorable story.” 9-million children for over a decade This is what has made the Adolescent now, is in limbo across several states, Drop-In Clinic such a crucial program including here in Pennsylvania. While at Mazzoni Center. It goes beyond the it looks very likely that the typical doctor visit and allows CHIP program will be passed the youth the opportunity to here in Pennsylvania soon, it be comfortable talking about may come with an amendment all their needs as an LGBTQ that removes trans services or gender-nonconforming indifor youth. There is a battle to vidual to a team of people that get trans services back into knows where they are coming CHIP in Harrisburg, and as of from. presstime some services were This level of comfort restored, except for surgery. can be seen at every Drop-In, Despite the outcome of this where a large number of youth effort, Mazzoni Center will stop by just to eat pizza, check continue to provide service in with staff or simply be in for all youth, ages 14-24, with a safe space with friendly or without health insurance. faces. As McBride put it, “At For the past eight years, our Drop-In, there is no typical Adolescent Drop-In Clinic has Sean Laughlin visit. We view the program provided a youth-only space as a gateway to engaging in with access to our services routine care so we are glad to for those without insurance. The serhave youth engaged, regardless of the vices offered at Drop-In include medical reason for their visit.” care, trans care, physicals, sexual-health Drop-In remains crucial to Mazzoni services, assistance with insurance and Center’s work; 26 percent of youth referrals, a variety of social-services accessing the program are using it as an offerings and legal assistance. This serentry point to care at Mazzoni Center, vice is provided at Mazzoni Center, 1348 with 40 percent of participants being Bainbridge St., on the second floor, 5-7 first-time visitors. This year, Drop-In has p.m. Wednesdays. As Drop-In is firsthad a total of 922 visits so far. come, first-served, we suggest you get The majority of youth attending there by 4:15 p.m. to make sure you are Drop-In are youth of color (30 percent able to be seen that night. Other serblack, 11 percent Hispanic, 6 percent vices that are available, such as legal and Asian, 12 percent other race and 2 persocial resources, are more flexible. cent Native American), and most are The Adolescent Drop-In Clinic was uninsured (47.5 percent). When it comes created out of a significant need for to gender, 31 percent are cis female, such a program for LGBTQ young peo27 percent are trans males, 23 percent ple, as reports have shown that such are cis male and 20 percent are trans youth are overwhelmingly uninsured or females. This explains why requests for underinsured, especially those who have trans-related care are the most popular either been kicked out by parents and service (37 percent), with sexual health are homeless, or those who are not out representing the second-most requested about their sexuality and gender idenat Drop-In (29 percent). tity to their families. This means their Increasing the accessibility of serneeds are not being met by the typical vices that Mazzoni Center can provide medical visit; because the youth are not to youth has been a key reason why we being recognized for who they are, their have more than 1,600 youth accessing chances of being infected by a sexually medical services each year. transmitted disease, battling depression “We are always looking to expand our and attempting suicide all increase. services to best meet the evolving needs “I’ll be honest, the national data is of our youth,” McBride said. “If folks bleak,” said Bridget McBride, care coorcan think of a service that they would dinator at Mazzoni Center, who has been like to see offered at Drop-In, we always a part of the Drop-In program for several welcome suggestions.” years. “Fortunately, the intelligence and For more information about resiliency of youth is absolutely astound- Adolescent Drop-In Clinic, visit www. ing. Youth will find their way to a happy mazzonicenter.org/dropinclinic. n and healthy adulthood, as long as the Sean Laughlin is the communications coordinator at opportunities are available for them to Mazzoni Center. explore their own path. Each youth who

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Donald Trump & Mike Pence

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Child’s play Legislation advanced this week that, if enacted, would reauthorize a program that provides essential health care for youth from low- and moderate-income families, as well as for pregnant women. The catch? It comes at the expense of trans youth. Republican State Sen. Donald White introduced an amendment to the CHIP reauthorization bill to exclude payment for services to transgender-related care for youth in Pennsylvania. That includes not just surgery, but hormones, hospital care and counseling; the bill was later changed again to only prohibit surgery. However, the original message was heard loud and clear: White doesn’t think trans kids deserve access to what could be critical resources. Transgender youth are at higher risk for suicide, depression and a sea of health disparities. Programs that enable them to explore their gender identity with professional counseling and other resources can literally save lives; and, by extension, such health care can connect caregivers with needed education and awareness-raising efforts that can go a long way toward helping support youth as they grow. White evidently doesn’t think such care is needed — because he doesn’t value transgender lives. And he’s not alone. All 10 Republicans on the Senate Banking and Insurance Committee last week voted to move the anti-trans amendment forward. CHIP is a key health-care tool for lower-income Pennsylvania families. At the federal level, officials have let the reauthorization lapse, meaning funding for states will eventually dry up if no action is taken. That makes the state-level reauthorization even more essential — and the fact that Republicans want to play games with kids’ lives even more despicable. All of Pennsylvania’s youth deserve quality health care; transgender and gender-nonconforming kids should not be exceptions or exclusions. Gov. Tom Wolf has said he will veto the CHIP bill if it includes the full antitrans language. Regardless of its movement, the willingness of lawmakers to sacrifice the health and safety of transgender children should send up a bright red flag for LGBT and youth advocates — and voters. n

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The Trump presidency has truly rede In Jane fined “breaking news” in the most literal Mayer’s New way. Yorker piece Every day there is a new harm, a new titled “The insult, a new degradation heaped onto the Danger of American people. If you feel exhausted, President disgusted and helpless, well then, know Pence,” there’s that they’re getting to you. All is working a description as planned. of a meeting, Trump is the “chaos” president, after all. attended by It is hard to focus, hard to organize, hard both Trump and Pence, in which LGBT to cope during times of chaos. It is easy to rights comes up. According to the article, sew fear, spread resentment and abandon Trump took the opportunity to try his hand truth all together when everyone is running at stand-up comedy material. “Don’t ask around distracted and confused. Tuning out that guy,” Trump joked, pointing at Pence: the chaos is often the only coping mecha“He wants to hang them all!” nism that seems possible. Unfortunately, Ha. Ha. Ha. Get it? Because Pence hates that means letting the chaos win. gays so much, he would like to literally If you’re a straight white male, then this murder them like they do in countries with chaos may be working to your advantage, the Sharia law Pence pretends to have assuming you don’t give a rip for the rights nightmares about, except he basically of minorities and women (and, considering wants the same kind of rule in the U.S. that white males voted overwhelmingly for only with white Christian dominion. So Trump, the answer is pretty clear). But for funny. What a laugh riot. I cannot wait to everyone else, these are pretty terrifying tell this joke at the dinner table and explain times. to my son why the vice president thinks his Trump, who actually claimed that he’d moms should be killed and how the presibe great for the gays, has decidedly not dent thinks that’s funny. Now, you might say, it’s not like Pence been great for the gays. From his cabinet literally wants to lynch members to the extremLGBT people, so no ist judges he’s been harm, no foul, right? nominating, Trump has The new layer of this Wrong. The fact that managed to assemble an shit sandwich is that the president of the anti-LGBT dream team. Trump apparently And the MVP of United States cares this team is clearly so little for the LGBT thinks Pence’s hatred Mike Pence. From people of this country of LGBT people is the moment Trump that the premise of our announced his VP pick, summary execution totally hilarious. anyone who’d been is fodder for a joke is deluding themselves beyond alarming. What into thinking that Trump would be or could this signals is that the anti-LGBT policies be a friend to LGBT people should have that Pence wants to see enacted will face woken up. Pence has a long history of no resistance from Trump. Granted, they working against equality for LGBT people. never did. Trump will rubber stamp any He opposes marriage equality and discrim- and all moves to demean and dehumanize ination protections for LGBT people. He LGBT people. As George Takei put it, “Not sure what’s believes in harmful reparative therapy and, more disturbing, that Donald would joke in fact, while he was Indiana governor, sought to use HIV/AIDS prevention money about such a thing or that he would pick a man with these views as his number two.” for gay “cure” therapy instead. This attitude, coupled with an anti-science rejection More disturbing still is that millions of Americans voted for this hateful shit show. of needle exchanges and a slash-and-burn And nobody is going to get out of this approach to health funding, led to an HIV mess squeaky clean. n outbreak in Indiana. Anyway, Pence’s horrible awfulness is D’Anne Witkowski is a poet, writer and comedian well documented. You can Google it. living in Michigan with her wife and son. She has been The new layer of this shit sandwich writing about LGBT politics for over a decade. Follow is that Trump apparently thinks Pence’s her on Twitter @MamaDWitkowski. hatred of LGBT people is totally hilarious.

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Golden age of journalism I’m going to take a liberty and break one stepped up to the plate, but let’s hand it to of my major rules about LGBT publishMSNBC, CNN to a lesser extent and even ing that dictates that all coverage must be Fox’s Chris Wallace and Shepard Smith. about or for the LGBT community. And let’s not forget my old friend, the That rule is typically in place because great Andrea Mitchell of NBC News. we have mainstream media for But I must admit that two of all non-LGBT issues. Unless it my newest favorites are Nicolle pertains directly to the LGBT Wallace of MSNBC and Ana community, it should not be in Navarro of CNN. Navarro is LGBT media. Now, of course, a Republican consultant, and many mainstream topics, like Wallace a former Republican politics, affect LGBT people so and also former communiit doesn’t mean we can’t report cations director for the Bush on it — like when President administration. They both give Trump tweeted about transgeneven-handed analyses and, at der people in the military. That times, break news through their is LGBT. long list of sources. In a way, that dovetails into If you’ve been worried about what this column is about: my the state of this country, watch pride in journalism, and particureal news and know that the larly mainstream media, which, fifth estate, as a free press is Mark Segal often called, is doing its duty. It thanks to President Trump, is in a golden era. Today’s news makes those of us in that prohas me glued to outlets like the New York fession proud to be working in a country Times and Washington Post, which keep that embraces freedom of the press — and trying to outdo the other. And, by the way, a press that keeps that light of liberty burnthey have been accurate 99.9 percent of ing bright. n the time — unlike the information coming Mark Segal is the nation’s most-award-winning comfrom White House briefings, which should mentator in LGBT media. His memoir, “And Then be tagged #fakebriefings. I Danced,” is available on Amazon.com, Barnes & Not only have the Times and Post Noble or at your favorite bookseller.

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Street Talk What would be a good Halloween costume depicting Donald Trump? "The costume should be a fancy tuxedo, with money coming out of the pockets. Trump isn't a politician but he's a very successful Christina businessman. Alexandra He's made a student lot of money. West Philadelphia That quality could benefit our country."

"The costume should have two faces because President Trump is such a phony. And it should have pussy nooses Alexis Dundovich around both store manager necks — for Antique Row people to pull. I don't advocate violence but Trump needs a good kick in his ass."

"A person walking around with a toilet attached to their ass, holding an Android. Trump does most of his David Glazer cyberbullying dog walker when he's South Philadelphia pooping. Trump's also a liar. So his face should have a long nose like Pinocchio."

"President Trump's insensitivity is very unsettling, so any face mask should have fangs like a vampire. Noelle Johansson Trump lacks physician compassion Society Hill for people. And there should be orange straw on top of the mask to represent Trump's hair."

Letters and Feedback In response to “Is physical touch the cure for a lonely America?” Oct. 13-19:

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I heartily concur. And, for those deterred from reaching out by the fear of being “taken the wrong way,” might I suggest going to a Cuddle Party? These are workshops for exploring consensual, non-sexualized touch, and each one starts with a 45-minute Welcome Circle in which people practice being comfortable with both making and rejecting requests for physical contact. For someone like me who has had problems with social anxiety, this can be a powerfully liberating experience. In fact, the day after the first one I attended, I found myself offering to help an attractive stranger get something up a flight of steps from the subway — when, just two days earlier, I’d hardly have even consciously considered doing so, out of fear of rejection. That fear was radically reduced for the next few days. Even after the initial effect wore off, I was changed by this first-hand, experiential proof that I was capable of becoming a different person through practice.

In response to your article in the Oct. 13-19 edition, on the events of OutFest and the reporting of the “worst-ever” anti-LGBT protest at the event, I wonder why your publication does not provide a counter-point to their theology? My first question to the protesters would be, “How is it you know better than Jesus Christ and his teachings on homosexuality?” I know their reply would be that Jesus Christ did not condone homosexuality. That is where they are fundamentally wrong. Jesus did speak to homosexuals of his time on many occasions. One of their most treasured teachings (“The Sending of the 12 Apostles,” Matthew 10: 14 & 15) is one of the most misinterpreted portions of scripture. Until the teachings of Thomas Aquinas in the 13th century, this was a teaching

— Eric Hamell In response to “Obituary: Jessica Palmer-Nelson, 29,” Oct. 20-26: She was a beautiful soul. Rest well, Jessica. — Darth Vadar

on not being hospitable to the stranger in their midst. In ancient times, there was not a hospitality industry that served the needs of travelers; this was a part of being a person of faith. You welcomed the stranger and provided for their needs. So when Jesus speaks of it being “better for Sodom and Gomorrah in the day of judgment,” he is teaching against those that do not provide hospitality. He is not speaking about homosexuals. If I wrote any more at this time about how homosexuals are present and recognized in scripture in positive terms, I would be sending you a dissertation. I only wish you had a column that presents this positive image and taught LGBTQ people how to respond to these hate-mongers. — W. C. Gordon Glenolden

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Are American LGBT activists becoming more engaged in wider “social-justice” issues than they have been in many years? I am hearing more about this trend and applaud it strongly. From new groups like “Gays Against Guns” to the proud appearance of rainbow flags at anti-Nazi rallies following the incident in Charlottesville, LGBT activists are reaching out to support many progressive causes outside of traditional, narrowly defined core LGBT agendas. Certainly the widespread horrors of the Trump presidency have inspired many to broaden their activism. But I also sense a growing wave of moral maturity within a new generation of LGBT youth who have personally benefited from the progress of the last 50 years. They know they are people of value. Their feet are firmly planted in a belief in human justice and they want to reach out to improve the world. Today’s multi-issue activists will be pleased to learn that the modern LGBT movement began with much the same sense of involvement in a broad range of social-justice causes. Although spurred by the rebellion at Stonewall in June of 1969, the activists who founded the pioneering Gay Liberation Front in New York City only three weeks later came from a wide variety of that era’s progressive movements — women’s liberation, the anti-war movement, the new left and the black civil-rights movement, among others — and they gave vocal support to the Black Panthers, Young Lords and other radical organizations of those years. Like Gay Liberation itself, I was a child of the ’60s. When I joined GLF in New York in late 1969, I’d already been active in the anti-war movement at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. I’d experienced more than my share of leafletting, street actions, tear gas and sit-ins. I’d protested the presidential campaign of Gov. George Wallace when he appeared in Wisconsin. I’d joined more than 10,000 UW students and faculty marching to the State Capital Building following the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. This was the same shared background of most of the young gay and lesbian activists I came to know so well in my two years as a core member of GLF. No surprise, then, that when GLF sprang onto the New York scene as the first gay and lesbian organization of the modern LGBT-rights era, none of us abandoned our passion for the groups we came from. Yes, with our iconic slogan, “Out of the closets and into the streets,” GLF took immediate aim at the specific antigay forces that surrounded us. Within the first few months, GLF protested against police raids on Mafia-owned bars, picketed negative media, railed against church and

psychiatric bigotry and began publishing our pioneering radical newspaper, “Come Out!” And before the first year was out, we achieved what was probably our most important accomplishment — creating an all-new “out and proud” gay and lesbian community that had not existed before us. We did this through our continual protests and public presence, Sunday night meetings, all-gay and women’s dances, consciousness-raising groups, gay living collectives and through our central role in organizing the first Gay Pride March in June of 1970. Nonetheless, from the very start, GLF also reached out to other causes. We defined ourselves as part of the progressive revolution dedicated to transforming American life in the 1960s and ’70s. Diversity was a hallmark of GLF membership and from the beginning we counted among us male, female, white, black, Latino, Asian and trans members. We proudly carried our GLF banners at many peace marches on the streets of Manhattan. We bussed to attend large anti-Vietnam War moratorium events in Washington, D.C. In November 1969, GLF voted to donate meager organization cash to support the “Free the Black Panther 21” appeal. In May of 1970, lesbians from GLF pulled off the famous “Lavender Menace” action challenging the homophobia of the National Organization for Women. Groups of GLF members joined the socialist-inspired Venceremos Brigade and traveled to Cuba to help agricultural workers cut sugar cane. We attended the first Earth Day celebration on April 22, 1970. For my own part, in August 1970 I was among several GLF members who met with Huey Newton to discuss joint demonstrations between GLF and the Black Panthers. Later that year, I joined more than 100 GLF members and participated in sessions of the Black Panther Party’s “Revolutionary People’s Constitutional Convention” held in Philadelphia and Washington, D.C., where members of our black and thirdworld alliance group presented a multipoint program of LGBT inclusiveness. Subsequently, I joined several other gay men in the creation of the Effeminist movement — dedicating several years to supporting feminist goals to oppose sexism and male supremacy summarized in our much-republished position document, “The Effeminist Manifesto.” These alliances did not always lead to concrete achievements, but they effectively expressed the intentions of GLF members towards a just and humanistic world vision. Sometimes this diverse program was controversial. Despite their own sympathies with civil rights and other causes, some early GLF members felt that our support for other progressive groups was a distraction to achieving central LGBT goals. After GLF’s November 1969 cash

donation to the “Free the Panther 21” appeal, some GLF men were so opposed that they left GLF and formed the Gay Activists Alliance (GAA), with the express purpose of concentrating only on specific gay-related actions. GAA went on to many important achievements, campaigning publicly for gay-rights issues within both the city and state of New York. They founded a very successful gay community center at a firehouse in lower Manhattan. However, they consistently maintained a policy of gay-only politics and generally refrained from joint demonstrations with non-gay groups or causes. In many ways, GAA set the tone for other early LGBT groups that followed in the late 1970s, including the National Gay Task Force and the Gay Rights National Lobby. While for tactical reasons, some of these gay-only organizations played important roles in agitating for gay and lesbian visibility and rights, I always felt a frustration in their narrow focus. Why could we not reach out to be a part of other progressive causes, maintaining strong alliances with other agents of social change? The broad political agenda of GLF had not seemed to interfere with its solid achievements of formulating a new politics around LGBT oppression and inspiring the formation of hundreds of additional gayrights groups in the U.S. and Europe within the following two years. When GLF disbanded as a functioning group in early 1972, I think its demise had less to do with any failure on its part, but rather was a result of its success. As an almost archetypal “umbrella organization,” it had attracted participants from every stripe of LGBT identity and interest. It then acted as a centrifugal force, spinning off a rainbow of successor organizations, including GAA, Radical Lesbians, Street Transvestite Action Revolutionaries (STAR), the Effeminists, the Black and Third World Caucus and others that went on to influence the next 50 years of LGBT activism. Today’s concept of “intersectionality” would be no stranger to early GLF activists. Despite the abuses that can occur — and I am talking about the reprehensible expulsion of Jewish lesbians from the recent Chicago Dyke March — I am still cheered by the broader social-justice agenda re-emerging in today’s LGBT activist movement. And I am proud to have played a part in the early LGBT organization that embraced that same philosophy. n For over 45 years, John Knoebel made significant contributions to LGBT history, first as a pioneer gay activist in New York City from 1969-76 and then during his 33-year career as a senior executive with The Advocate, OUT and other LGBT magazines from 1979-2012. Knoebel is currently writing a memoir of his lifelong involvement with LGBT politics and publishing.

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Randy Wicker: unsung hero in LGBT-rights movement By Jeremy Rodriguez jeremy@epgn.com Randy Wicker may not be a familiar name to those familiar with LGBT history — but the 79-year-old made his mark in the movement, beginning in the 1960s. Many assume the first organized protest for gay rights occurred on April 17, 1965, in front of the White House, where demonstrators, including Frank Kameny, protested the firing of gay and lesbian civil servants. However, seven months earlier, Wicker organized his own gayrights demonstration. On Sept. 19, 1964, Wicker and nine other members of the Sexual Freedom League picketed in front of the U.S. Army Induction Center to protest the confidentiality violation of gay men’s draft records. Wicker is also believed to have been the first openly gay person to appear on East Coast television without a fake name or disguise earlier that same year. PGN sat down with Wicker to discuss these historic firsts, his time as the roommate of trans activist Marsha P. Johnson, his thoughts on President Donald Trump and his advice on how the community can move forward. PGN: Your family asked you to change your name from Charles Gervin Hayden, Jr., after you told them about your involvement in the 1960s gay-rights movement. How did you feel when they requested that of you? RW: My father was very supportive. When he found out I was gay, he wanted me to be the best-adjusted gay person I could be because he wouldn’t always be there to support me. His name was “Senior” and in those days, he worked for the same corporation for about 27 years. So he just said to me, “I don’t think you’ll get far with this. Just do me one favor, will you?” I said, “What’s that?” And he said, “Don’t involve my good name.” So I assumed the name Randolfe Wicker as a pseudonym very early in the movement because I had to respect my father’s wishes. I didn’t want to cause him any problems.

PGN: How did you choose your new name? RW: I saw a movie with Randolph Scott and I thought it was very elegant. He got off a yacht and stood on a pier. I remember Donald Webster Cory, who had published “The Homosexual in America,” had to choose a middle name because they were afraid there would be a Donald Cory somewhere that would sue, so I thought I’d spell “Randolph” a different way. It seemed to me that it could easily be spelled “R-a-n-d-o-l-f-e.” So I chose the unique spelling of the name. PGN: In 1962, New York’s WBAI Radio broadcast a radio program called “The Homosexual In America,” on which psychiatrists talked about homosexuality as a disease. You marched in and confronted the station’s public-affairs director. What led you to do that, and what transpired from that encounter? RW: They [previously aired] these panels where psychiatrists were talking about homosexuality as a disease and how they treated it. I went up and told them this problem is illegitimate because homosexuals were the real authority on homosexuality. So the gentleman told me, “Get together a panel and I’ll come and interview them.” So I got together a panel and he did the interview and a week before

rounds to Newsweek, Variety, the New York Times and told them about this show. When the program was finally broadcast, it was written up by the New York Times. It was a news story. It was reviewed by Jack Gould from the Times. It got a full page in Newsweek. It made Variety. It was the most-publicized broadcast that the network ever did. PGN: You appeared on “The Les Crane Show” and answered questions about homosexuality, where you were believed to be the first gay person to appear openly on East Coast TV without a disguise or a fake name. RW: They contacted me and Les Crane was the cutting-edge new show, and homosexuality was one of the taboo topics. I had to answer call-in questions and some of them were pretty direct. I had one woman call in and say she had a cousin or an uncle who she knew was gay. She worried about him being in contact with her children. I told her I thought the chances of any problems like that would be very minor, especially if she let him know that she knew he was gay, knew that he would not do anything nefarious.

PGN: What kind of reactions did you receive after that TV appearance? RW: Generally very good. When I opened my [Art Deco] store in 1974, I’d say for a period of maybe 10 years, there would be several people who would come through that door every week and they always said the same thing. They said, “You changed my life.” People don’t realize that, in those days, you thought you were the only one. Then, they WICKER AND OTHER ACTIVISTS AT saw me on “The Les Crane THE 1964 ARMY PROTEST Show” and it made them realize there were others like themselves. it was broadcast, Jack O’Brian, who was a right-wing columPGN: Later that year, you also nist for the [New York] Journal organized a protest at the New American, said that WBAI had York City U.S. Army Induction announced this program because Center. What led you to doing they thought homosexuals had that? a right to be heard and the sixRW: There were two things. man panel would discuss “the First, if you were in the Army ease of living the gay life.” So and they found out, you would I took this little attack in the get a dishonorable discharge and Journal American a week before that’s something that would folthe broadcast and made the

low you all your life. I actually found out that being 4F was a problem because you have to have a problem while you’re a 4F so I came up with the idea that I had a childhood history of epilepsy. Then when I decided to become a substitute teacher in New York City, [I learned] that to become a teacher, you had to sign a release — supposedly, your draft records are private — but to get a teaching license, you would have to sign a release to enable them to look into your records and see why you’re 4F. This was the ’60s and that eliminated my chance to use my degree effectively. Sometimes, they’ll tell you that whatever you say is confidential. It’s not necessarily so. PGN: You were once roommates with Marsha P. Johnson. What are some memories you look back on with her? RW: She was the greatest thing that happened to me in my life. She always made us laugh. Whenever I would invite anyone to my house, they would fall in love with Marsha. I think it’s just amazing that people fall in love with her through [the documentary I helped finance], “Pay It No Mind — The Life and Times of Marsha P. Johnson.” We have a Marsha P. Johnson fan page on Facebook and that page has its own life. The more people hear about Marsha, the more people look [up to her]. PGN: What are your thoughts on the current political climate? RW: Donald Trump scares me to death, but I think what he has really done is he’s caused the

younger generation to become interested in civics and politics. With his really hateful policies, he has made young people that never vote realize how the government works. I think we have a great civics lesson with Donald Trump. Hopefully, it will reinvigorate our society and get young people involved. This reminds me of the Vietnam War. People were being involuntarily drafted in the Army and, all of a sudden, people were really concerned about what’s happening overseas. Today we have problems with immigration — all the Dreamers and all of these people that really are Americans but aren’t recognized as such. PGN: What do you think the LGBT community can learn from your activism? RW: I really do feel [the people in Washington] are mainly a bunch of overpaid, mealy mouthed bureaucrat lobbyists, but I stand in awe of what these mealy mouthed bureaucrat lobbyists have accomplished. I never dreamed I would ever live to see gay marriage. That was so far off our radar. I never thought I would live to see the things we’re seeing now but, then again, I’m also scared because it seems to me we have two worlds, and one world is going backwards. That’s the world of the Middle East where they are hanging gay people or cutting off their heads, or throwing them off buildings in places like India or even Egypt where they just arrested people for waving a gay flag at a concert. It seems like the fight is not over. We’re never going to be safe as a people until we’re safe everywhere. PGN: What do you think is the best way for the LGBT community to move forward? RW: Focus on liberating women and saving our brothers and sisters overseas. We have to eliminate ignorance through education. These things are like diseases. We need to eliminate homophobia the way they try to eliminate polio. I want homophobia to go the way of smallpox and never return. n Visit Randy Wicker’s recent work on Youtube via YouTube.com/ RandolfeWicker.

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Addison Mizner: the likely gay father of South Florida architecture By Graham Brunk

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Addison Mizner came to Palm Beach in 1918 to die. Instead, he would change South Florida forever, especially Boca Raton, with his enduring signature Spanish revival architecture. Eighty-four years after his death, that imprint is hard to miss. While many in Palm Beach County know who Mizner was, few probably suspect he may have been gay. No one has written about Mizner’s suspected homosexuality and most of the evidence today amounts to innuendos. Some authors do give us clues, such as Caroline Seebohm, who described Mizner in her book “Boca Rococo: How Addison Mizner Invented Florida’s Gold Coast” as having “eccentricities” and a very flamboyant personality. Additionally, at one point in his life Mizner declared himself to be a lifelong bachelor. Mizner ended up in Palm Beach County after World War I put a damper on the business he had drummed up as an apprentice draftsman in California. He was broke and sick with necrosis of the bone in his leg from a childhood injury. When he came to Palm Beach, Mizner found that society revolved largely around one man, Paris Singer, a wealthy socialite whose father had created a wildly successful sewing-machine company. Mizner, on the other hand, was not even an architect. He never went to school for it, and the states of New York and California, where he came from, never officially recognized him as such. Yet somehow, Mizner and Singer struck up an unlikely friendship. They met at Gus Baths (later known as the Lido Baths), a popular hangout in Palm Beach, at the time off of Worth Avenue around where the clock tower stands today. But don’t mistake those baths as necessarily a gay club; many straight men once frequented bathhouses as well. Autobiographies and memoirs written by both men describe the hunky nature of the men in the Gus Baths scene, and both men seemed to be drawn to a frequent visitor at the time, Norman Selby, better known to the world as champion boxer Kid McCoy (from where the phrase “Real McCoy” comes from). Both men subtly described McCoy as the physically handsome instructor.

McCoy was straight, and nothing suggests otherwise. Even so, he would have been a gay man’s dream at the time. Mizner would come to be known for being the father of development in Boca Raton. He created some of the most notable architectural works throughout Palm Beach County, including Villa Mizner on Worth Avenue, The Everglades Club in Palm Beach, the Woman’s Club in Boynton Beach and many private homes. Today, he is regarded as an architectural mastermind. But few have discussed his sexuality. Singer might also have been a closeted gay man. Around the time Mizner arrived, Singer had been involved with a female dancer, Isadora Duncan. In her autobiography, she described him as unapproachable, but a good companion nonetheless. The relationship was probably just one of companionship. MIZNER Feeling what one might assume was likely sexual frustration, she’d often cheat on him when he was not around. Upon returning from a trip abroad, Singer realized McCoy had been having a relationship with Duncan and he distanced himself from her. It was in the aftermath of this relationship that Mizner and Singer grew close. And in turn, Singer launched Mizner’s career as the local society’s go-to architect.

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As for Mizner, after having a few unsuccessful relationships with women in California and New York, he declared himself a lifelong bachelor, giving us another clue of his sexuality. Before coming to South Florida, Mizner befriended an openly gay man in New York, architect Stanford White, who would become a professional mentor to Mizner. In Aline Saarinen’s unpublished biography of White, she revealed him to be an open homosexual, something almost unheard of in those days. While White’s letters never mention Mizner by name, they do describe a cir-

cle of bisexual and homosexual people with whom White often associated. Those people included, according to Saarinen: “[Augustus] Saint Gaudens, Joseph M. Wells, Frank Millet, Whitney Warren, Thomas Hastings and probably [William R.] Mead.” Nearly all, including Mizner, were associated with White’s architectural firm, McKim, Mead & White. Seebohm’s book, “Boca Rococo,” not only called Mizner eccentric and flamboyant but referred to Singer as being both as well. While most histories of Mizner simply ignore his sexuality, pop culture has taken notice. In 1999, Stephen Sondheim and John Weidman wrote a musical titled “Road Show,” which told the story of Addison Mizner and his brother Wilson Mizner, from their adventures during the Alaskan Gold Rush to the development of Palm Beach and Boca Raton. While the play was completely fictionalized, it portrayed Addison Mizner as openly gay. While traveling to Palm Beach for the first time, he meets a young man named Hollis Bessemer, who comes from a wealthy family but is estranged from them. Mizner is smitten by the young man who claims to have a strong interest in the arts and in setting up an art colony in Palm Beach. Bessemer and Mizner end up becoming lovers and together come up with the idea of developing Boca Raton. Sondheim and Weidman claimed they based the Bessemer character on Paris Singer, who is not present in the play. In early scripts of the musical, the Bessemer character was named Paris Singer, but for whatever reason it was changed. The musical most recently had a run last year at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., directed by Gary Griffin. When Griffin first contacted Sondheim about possibly bringing it back, he said Sondheim told him, “Nothing would make me happier than to see that production live, and ‘Road Show’ could be done big, if someone wants to BATHS spend the money.” Mizner will always have a legacy in South Florida for jump-starting the trend of Spanish-revival architecture so many others imitated throughout the region. He also left the area with some of the most beautiful structures in the U.S. But his legacy as an early influential gay man in South Florida has gone largely unnoticed. n Graham Brunk, born and raised in South Florida, is a librarian in Palm Beach County and has an interest in local LGTBQ historic events. *All photos are courtesy of the State Archives of Florida.

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A very queer Halloween Halloween is almost here — which, for many of us, means trips to the store to purchase overpriced costumes or hours spent sewing and hot-glueing homemade versions, both for our kids and for ourselves. October is also, however, LGBTQ History Month and the month of National Coming Out Day, making Halloween’s topics of heroes and hidden identities relevant in multiple ways. Here are some things that Halloween offers to support and sustain our multifaceted queer selves.

assigned male at birth who want to be princesses for Halloween. For some, this may simply be a matter of being temporarily attracted to a particular costume. It may allow children to explore and stretch the bounds of their gender expression. For others, though, it may be a first step towards manifesting their true gender identities. The same goes for children assigned female at birth who want to dress up as male heroes. Kudos to the parents, teachers and friends in all cases who let the children be themselves. The chance to honor our heroes, real or imagined

The chance to explore gender identities and expression For some queer people, Halloween offers yet another I predict many children and occasion to don drag costumes, adults will be Wonder Woman often with more public accepDana Rudolph this year, after the movie gave tance than at other times of us a rare instance of a female year. For others, it gives us the chance to superhero lead character (who in the paper explore different ways of expressing gencomics is canonically bisexual). For realder — say, as a pirate princess, butch fairy life queer icons, check lgbthistorymonth. or pink-clad construction worker. com for ideas. Remember, however, that Don’t confuse any of that with being we shouldn’t change our skin color with transgender, however. For trans people, I makeup or wear clothing or symbols of refer you to Meredith Talusan’s October another culture, as that can reinforce racist 2015 BuzzFeed piece, “Why Trans stereotypes or disrespect sacred symbols. Women Have Complicated Relationships Similarly, it bears repeating that dressing With Halloween,” where she offers perup as a trans person if you’re not trans spectives from a number of trans women can convey the damaging idea that being and observes, “Halloween is the one day trans equals wearing a costume. Even if of the year when those assigned male are you mean the costume respectfully, it may allowed to dress as women in public … It not be seen as such. There are plenty of other options out there. If all else fails, find some friends and go as the colors of a I predict many children Pride flag. Or cut two holes in a sheet and and adults will be Wonder go as the Ghost of Pride Month Past. What would you say to your Scrooge? Woman this year, after

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has a significant place in the lives of many trans women and non-binary femmes.” At the same time, her article reminds us that Halloween may reinforce the misconception that being transgender is the same as simply putting on a costume. We can apply these learnings with young people as well. In recent years, I have seen numerous stories of children

The chance to confront our fears Whether it’s taking our kiddies to a “haunted” corn maze or watching a scary movie, it can sometimes feel therapeutic to confront and overcome our fears, especially in an era when intolerance, inequity, violence and natural disasters are all too real. We can practice on a small scale how to brace ourselves, support others and find the support we need. Will this make real fears less scary? No, but it may help us better cope with them.

The chance to talk about gender, culture, race and religion Many commercial Halloween costumes aimed at women and even young girls are oversexualized or gendered to exaggeration with short skirts and glitter, including ones like “police officer” and “firefighter.” If we encounter them at the store with our children, we can explain that they are based on old-fashioned views that said women couldn’t “really” do these jobs and thus didn’t need practical clothing for them. With older children, we can introduce and explain the dangerous idea of women as sex objects. We can also discuss why it is inappropriate to dress up as someone of another race or culture. See Teaching Tolerance’s “What Do Halloween Costumes Say?” for ways of approaching these topics with children. (Visit tolerance.org and search for the title.) Additionally, we can introduce the concept that more observant families of some religions may not even celebrate Halloween, which started as a Christian observance. Take the opportunity to learn and teach your children about Sukkot, the Jewish harvest festival, or Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights, which also occur around the same time.

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The chance to eat treats — but also to be thoughtful about what we eat and serve to others Halloween, of course, tends to be a candy gorge-fest. Be aware, though, of those who, for reasons of allergies, diabetes, gluten intolerance or other medical conditions, can’t indulge the same way as others. Many supermarkets now stock diabetes-friendly, gluten-free and peanut-free treats, so it’s easy to offer those too. Taking care with candy and costumes might seem to be dampening the fun of Halloween, but really these are small efforts that can make the holiday more fun for everyone. After all, if Halloween is a very queer holiday, what’s more queer than supporting the ideas of inclusion and community? It’s the opposite that is truly scary. n Dana Rudolph is the founder and publisher of Mombian (mombian.com), a GLAAD Media Award-winning blog and resource directory for LGBTQ parents

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Re-Imagining Independence PaRt III USA250: Turning our vision into reality

n the first part of our three-part series, “Re-Imagining Independence,” we laid out the economic argument for investing public and private dollars in building an 8-acre cap over I-95 between Walnut and Market Streets. A plan to build a Colonial-era village on the cap situated just a stone’s throw from a Colonial-era seaport on the water. The goal: transforming the one-day checkthe-box experience of Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell into a two-day immersive historical experience. In Part II, we took you on a re-imagined tour of Independence Park that would transport visitors to this Colonial landscape via aerial tram — the Independence Skywalker —high above Market Street from the Independence Visitors Center to the Colonial Village/Seaport. Today, we tell you how this vision could be executed. Let’s begin with a history lesson. In 1866, a professor of math from Wabash College (Ind.) came up with the idea for a World Expo in Philadelphia to celebrate

A cohesive Independence Park experience could invigorate tourism as the Centennial Exposition did in 1876.

our nation’s centennial. The Franklin Institute led the effort and convinced City Council to donate land in Fairmount Park. In 1870, City Council passed the enabling legislation for hosting the Centennial Exposition in 1876. City Council and the PA General Assembly tasked its U.S. Congressional delegation to create a U.S. Centennial Commission, which was legislated into existence in 1871. More than 200 buildings were constructed within the Exposition’s grounds, which were surrounded by a fence nearly three miles long. There were five main buildings in the exhibition. They were the Main Exhibition Building, Memorial Hall, Machinery Hall, Agricultural Hall, and Horticultural Hall. Apart from these build-

ings, there were separate buildings for state, federal, foreign, corporate, and public comfort buildings. This strategy of numerous buildings in one exposition set it apart from the previous fairs around the world that relied exclusively on having one or a few large buildings. On the Expo’s highest attendance date, a quarter million people came through the gates on Pennsylvania Day, which celebrated the 100th anniversary of the Pennsylvania Constitution of 1776. The final month of the Exposition, had an average daily attendance of 115,000. By the time the Exposition ended its 7-month run, a total of 10,164,489 had visited the fair. To this day, Memorial Hall, built to house the Expo’s art exhibits, stands in Fairmount Park as a

The same building blocks that allowed the vision of an international exposition … are again coming into place.

testament to the impact of the Centennial on our city. The same building blocks that allowed the vision of an international exposition to become a reality nearly 150 years ago are again coming into place. Late last year, the U.S. Congress created the United States Semi-quincentennial Commission with 33 members, 24 of which are appointed by Congress and nine serving ex officio. The organizing body is USA250 whose website proclaims: “USA250 draws particular inspiration from the Centennial International Exposition of 1876, which brought together a fractured, post-Civil War nation and attracted 10 million visitors — nearly 1 in 4 Americans at the time — to the United States’ first official World’s Fair. The Centennial not only marked our 100th anniversary, but more broadly it engaged the world around the leading artistic, commercial, and agricultural advancements of that era. USA250 adapts these concepts to today’s technologies and opportunities.” So, let’s use USA250 to transform the Continued on page 2 O c t. 2 2 - 2 9 , 2 0 1 7

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Re-Imagining Independence Continued from page 1 nation’s experience of its history’s birthplace from the ho-hum experience it is today to a memory that our visitors can keep with them for a lifetime. The Independence Skywalker, Colonial Village and Seaport should not just be the highlight of the USA250 celebration it should be USA250. Note that Commission member, David L. Cohen, Comcast NBCUniversal’s Senior Vice President and go-to guy for all things big in this town, attended the inaugural gathering of com-

mission members. Good thing. Universal theme parks have built a New York City-scape in Dubai, a Port of Entry in Orlando, and a Lost World in Singapore. Oh yeah, they also built an aerial tram, Kongfrontation, for Universal Orlando. Who better to build our Colonial Village/Seaport. We will be submitting this three part series to the Daily News in response to their requests for proposals for re-imagining Independence Park. We’ve got eight years. The clock is ticking.

Big Hoops Weekend Continued from page 12 among basketball players. “My dad always stressed for me to have a mid-range game, to make decisions about the ball from 15 feet out, and work on my shooting and passing from there. I am not sure why more people don’t work on the mid-range game but I love it. I know I have to work on my three-point shooting. I am not as good of a long range shooter as some of the other top guards in the area and in the country.” Wong is the perfect piece for Bonner. The team has two 6-foot9-inch big men for him to work with. “Oh, it’s going to be so fun,” he said. “It will make my job easy at times. But in general, I like the basketball climate so far. I am happy to be in Philly.” Imhotep Charter graduated a super backcourt in David Beatty (South Carolina) and Daron Russell (Rhode Island) but the Panthers may still be the top overall team in the area. Last year, they ended the season ranked second in the country. This year’s squad

features junior superstar Donta Scott and classmates Chereef Knox and Dahmir Bishop, as well as a host of college prospects in the freshman and sophomore classes. Bernard Lightsey is the senior who is expected to provide the most impact. “I know it sounds funny but I do think we can have the same results and be just as good as last year,” said Scott. “Many of us, like me, have to step up our roles and produce more. There are a lot of good young players on this team. We will battle in practice every day under coach Andre Noble and get better. This area for basketball is just great. When our program was getting started and we were making a name for ourselves, we were coming after people. Now, everybody is trying to knock off Imhotep. Personally, I like it. We know we have to be ready every game because great teams are treating us like it’s [their] Super Bowl.”

action Required Award-winning actor Hill Harper addresses Philly community on engagement By Sheila Simmons

peaking on community engagement Oct. 13 at the School District of Philadelphia, actor, author, philanthropist Hill Harper provided what was less a speech than a

sermon “Preach!” yelled a voice from the audience, when Harper said, of educators who don’t relate to young people’s interests, “We want them to do well but only on our terms.” Harper won an NAACP Image Award for his role on “CSI: NY” (2004 – 2013) and currently stars in ABC’s “The Good Doctor.” He was valedictorian of his class at Brown University and received both a law degree and a master’s of public administration from Harvard University. His book, “Letters to a Young Brother: MANifest Your Destiny,” was the first of his several New York Times Bestsellers. But on this morning, Harper was a man on a mission: to rouse people into action as part of the District’s observance of Family Engagement Month. During his 45-minute address, Harper spared no stone, or participant, with his critique on the state of education. Commenting on the District’s newly designed headquarters, Harper wondered aloud whether as much had been put into rehabbing schools. Several times, Harper begged teachers and others in education who did not have a passion for their job or for the advancement of young people to, “Please quit tomorrow.” And when the moderator posed a question about one of the superintendent’s priorities, Harper questioned of William Hite, who had removed himself from the audience, “Where’d he go, anyway?”

Harper runs the Manifest Your Destiny Foundation which works with youths in the areas of mentoring, academic achievement, college access and social and physical development. He spoke on how he tries to engage students in a way that naturally keeps them off of their cell phones during sessions. “Many of us will show up to talk about education, but we won’t actually learn what the young people that we’re trying to educate are actually interested in,” Harper said. To test the audience, he spoke the lyric: “Last night took an L.” A smattering of voices responded on cue, “but tonight I bounce back.” (To take an L is slang for losing in competition.) For the confused in the audience, Harper explained that the lines were from rapper Big Sean. And the song was one he used with students to illustrate the character of “being able to be resilient and overcome obstacles.” “How arrogant is this whole auditorium to sit here and say that I am interested in educating young people, but I have no idea about what they’re actually into?” he said, “How can you connect with a young person if you don’t know who they are?” Harper also reminded the audience, “The number-one determining factor of school performance is parental engagement and involvement.” Talking isn’t enough, he noted, when action is required. The eyes of scores of parents and community members, newly inspired by Harper’s words, continued to follow him, even as he finished his speech and left the room.

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on Tuesday, November 7, 2017 at 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

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conditions of sale shall be forfeited 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 of-

fice, 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

1707-538B 1514R Wadsworth Ave 50th wd. Located on Southeasterly side of Wadsworth Ave (rear parking lot); 95’ from north side of Michner St; Front: 455’; Depth: 86’3-3/4” OPA#885651020 Efthimios Antonopoulos and Dimitra Antonopoulos C.P. April Term, 2016 No. 02998 $43,960.60 Jessica M. Gulash, Esq.; Lundy, Beldecos & Milby, P.C. 1711-301 4014 Higbee St 62nd wd. Beginning Point: Situate on the Southwesterly side of Higbee Street at the distance of 109 feet 9 inches Northwestwardly from the Northwesterly side of Hawthorne Street OPA#622198000 IMPROVEMENTS: ROW B/ GAR 2 STY MASONRY Jose Cruz C.P. May Term, 2016 No. 00633 $117,245.66 Patrick J. Wesner, Esquire 1711-302 311 W Albanus St 19120 42nd wd. 1,103 Sq. Ft. OPA#422146300 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Luz M. Rivera a/k/a Luz Rivera C.P. January Term, 2017 No. 04977 $42,442.64 KML Law Group, P.C. 1711-303 8430 Jackson St 19136 65th wd. 1,778 Sq. Ft. OPA#652248500 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Colleen Pugliese, Solely in Her Capacity as Heir of Edward O’Neill, Deceased and Kevin O’Neill, Solely in His Capacity as Heir of Edward O’Neill, Deceased C.P. January Term, 2017 No. 01701 $115,889.09 KML Law Group, P.C. 1711-304 3750 Main St Unit 709 19127 21st wd. 902 Sq. Ft. OPA#888211448 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Rosetta M. Dennis C.P. February Term, 2015 No. 02053 $374,416.58 KML Law Group, P.C. 1711-305 1528 Barringer St a/k/a 1528 E Barringer St 19150 10th wd. (formerly part of the 50th wd.) 2,995 Sq. Ft. OPA#102305900 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Francine Daniels C.P. January Term, 2015 No. 03401 $157,595.62 KML Law Group, P.C. 1711-306 2521 N Hollywood St 19132 28th wd. 992 Sq. Ft. OPA#282020300 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Rhasheeda G. Kane a/k/a Rhasheeda Kane C.P. June Term, 2017 No. 00494 $41,613.77 Shapiro & DeNardo, LLC

1711-307 1318 S Warnock St 19147 1st wd. 1,368 Sq. Ft. OPA#012471800 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Vincent Impagliazzo and Maria A. Impagliazzo C.P. November Term, 2015 No. 02091 $195,355.02 Shapiro & DeNardo, LLC 1711-308 3534 W Crown Ave 19114 66th wd. 3,012 Sq. Ft. OPA#661179100 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Jeffrey Combs C.P. October Term, 2016 No. 01299 $133,703.32 Shapiro & DeNardo, LLC 1711-309 7355 Rockwell Ave 19111 63rd wd. 2,968 Sq. Ft. OPA#631112311 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Jose Vazquez C.P. January Term, 2016 No. 03208 $206,954.35 Shapiro & DeNardo, LLC 1711-310 5943 Locust St 3rd wd. 1,254 Sq. Ft. BRT#031084900; PRCL#018S150147 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Olivia Gabriel C.P. June Term, 2014 No. 03845 $60,899.90 Powers, Kirn & Associates, LLC 1711-311 1325 Bleigh Ave 19111 56th wd. 1,360 Sq. Ft. OPA#561301000 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Ruth Y. Dalturis C.P. August Term, 2016 No. 01420 $176,948.95 KML Law Group, P.C. 1711-312 5404 W Thompson St 19139 4th wd. 2,271 Sq. Ft. OPA#041090900 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Muhammed Hogue, David Odom, Lee Edna Odom and Deroy Williams C.P. September Term, 2016 No. 00492 $122,555.96 KML Law Group, P.C. 1711-313 7420 Claridge St 56th wd. 6,329 Sq. Ft. BRT#561045500 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Jorge L. Ramos C.P. April Term, 2016 No. 00688 $210,236.21 Law Office of Gregory Javardian, LLC 1711-314 939 Cantrell St 19148 39th wd. 672 Sq. Ft. OPA#393298600 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Samnang Heng and Ramm Khim C.P. September Term, 2016 No. 00139 $42,042.21 KML Law Group, P.C. 1711-315 4233 Chippendale St a/k/a 4233 Chippendale Ave 19136 65th wd. 1,110 Sq. Ft. OPA#651125000

IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Elizabeth McDonough and Dennis McDonough Jr C.P. April Term, 2016 No. 03172 $75,877.76 KML Law Group, P.C. 1711-316 1920 E Ontario St 19134 45th wd. 1,172 Sq. Ft. OPA#452073700 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Denise K. Henderson C.P. August Term, 2016 No. 02120 $73,133.49 KML Law Group, P.C. 1711-317 1390 Anchor St 19124 62nd wd. 1,260 Sq. Ft. OPA#621066600 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Padamwattee Azeez; Sheherazade Azeez C.P. May Term, 2017 No. 00077 $119,363.31 Meredith H. Wooters, Esquire; Manley Deas Kochalski, LLC 1711-318 6144 Webster St 19143 3rd wd. 3,316 Sq. Ft. OPA#033037400 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Joree Pettey C.P. May Term, 2016 No. 02317 $99,431.08 Meredith H. Wooters, Esquire; Manley Deas Kochalski, LLC 1711-319 127 Rosemar St 19120 61st wd. 1,120 Sq. Ft. OPA#611246300 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Michelle B. Brown C.P. November Term, 2016 No. 00118 $43,622.65 Justin F. Kobeski, Esquire; Manley Deas Kochalski LLC 1711-320 1539 N 60th St 19151 34th wd. 1,650 Sq. Ft. OPA#342194000 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Alan J. Massenburg a/k/a Alan Massenburg C.P. March Term, 2017 No. 01139 $57,536.18 Cristina L. Connor, Esquire; Manley Deas Kochalski, LLC 1711-321 5706 Warrington Ave 19143 51st wd. 1,392 Sq. Ft. OPA#514064600 Subject to Mortgage IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Jerry L. Hatten C.P. October Term, 2016 No. 02374 $37,934.14 Justin F. Kobeski, Esquire; Manley Deas Kochalski LLC 1711-322 2613 Maxwell St 19152 57th wd. 2,250 Sq. Ft. BRT#571134100 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Elizabeth Marandola C.P. May Term, 2017 No. 01935 $153,156.41 Martha E. Von Rosenstiel, P.C., Martha E. Von Rosenstiel, Esquire, Heather Riloff, Esquire, Tyler J. Wilk, Esquire 1711-323 6022 W Thompson St

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SPECIAL NOTE: All Sheriff’s Sales are conducted pursuant to the orders of the Courts and Judges of the First Judicial District. Only properties that are subject to judgments issued by the First Judicial District are listed for sale. By law, the Sheriff’s Office cannot decide if a property can be listed for sale; only the District Courts can order a property to be sold at auction.

SHERIFF’S SALE OF Tuesday, November 7, 2017 1707-538A 1514 Wadsworth Ave 50th wd. Located on Southeasterly Side of Wadsworth Ave; 141’11” Northeast side of Michner Ave; Front: 17’11”; Depth: 191’1/2” OPA#882924965 Efthimios Antonopoulos and Dimitra Antonopoulos C.P. April Term, 2016 No. 02998 $43,960.60 Jessica M. Gulash, Esq.; Lundy, Beldecos & Milby, P.C.

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19151 34th wd. 1,471 Sq. Ft. BRT#342010300 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Stacey L. Hawkins a/k/a Stacey Hawkins C.P. February Term, 2017 No. 02741 $126,448.90 Martha E. Von Rosenstiel, P.C., Martha E. Von Rosenstiel, Esquire, Heather Riloff, Esquire, Tyler J. Wilk, Esquire 1711-324 6029 Irving St 19139 3rd wd. 1,050 Sq. Ft. BRT#031102700 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING James Archambault C.P. May Term, 2017 No. 02818 $47,666.06 Martha E. Von Rosenstiel, P.C., Martha E. Von Rosenstiel, Esquire, Heather Riloff, Esquire, Tyler J. Wilk, Esquire 1711-325 4713 N 4th St 19120 42nd wd. 1,241 Sq. Ft. OPA#422446200 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Maria E. Rivera a/k/a Maria E. Diaz C.P. December Term, 2016 No. 00926 $30,651.97 Justin F. Kobeski, Esquire; Manley Deas Kochalski LLC 1711-326 8411 Thouron Ave 19150 50th wd. 1,139 Sq. Ft. OPA#502179100 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Bobbyette B. Smith a/k/a Bobbyette Smith and Norman L. Smith a/k/a Norman Smith C.P. October Term, 2016 No. 03481 $101,576.01 KML Law Group, P.C. 1711-327 111 N Yewdall St 19139 4th wd. 1,132 Sq. Ft. OPA#041115000 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Shiquita R. Pollard a/k/a Shiquita Pollard C.P. April Term, 2016 No. 01031 $55,836.00 Justin F. Kobeski, Esquire; Manley Deas Kochalski LLC 1711-328 7202 Oxford Ave 19111 35th wd. 2,125 Sq. Ft. OPA#353315400 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Ny Yann and Sarvay Yom C.P. January Term, 2017 No. 03710 $124,256.93 KML Law Group, P.C. 1711-329 5137 Whitaker Ave 19124 23rd wd. 2,352 Sq. Ft. OPA#233087200 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Julie Varghese; John Varghese C.P. October Term, 2015 No. 00632 $75,799.91 Justin F. Kobeski, Esquire; Manley Deas Kochalski LLC 1711-330 5922 Crystal St 35th wd. 1,219 Sq. Ft. BRT#352218200 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Pierre A. Myrthil C.P. November Term, 2015 No. 03229 $81,422.54 Law Office of Gregory Javardian, LLC

1711-331 3273 Mercer St 45th wd. 936 Sq. Ft. BRT#451257000 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Barbara E. Murphy C.P. July Term, 2016 No. 00161 $78,099.81 Law Office of Gregory Javardian, LLC 1711-332 268 W Sheldon St 19120 42nd wd. 1,120 Sq. Ft. OPA#422200100 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Elaida Slocum a/k/a Elaida B. Slocum; Joseph Slocum C.P. January Term, 2017 No. 01105 $59,998.26 Justin F. Kobeski, Esquire; Manley Deas Kochalski LLC 1711-333 3538 N Water St 19134 7th wd. 980 Sq. Ft. OPA#073041100 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Juan R. Vega C.P. May Term, 2015 No. 02571 $16,631.26 Meredith H. Wooters, Esquire; Manley Deas Kochalski, LLC 1711-334 2456 N Chadwick St 19132 16th wd. 1,716 Sq. Ft. BRT#161139601 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE Shawn Sutherland C.P. October Term, 2016 No. 03813 $99,129.82 Stern & Eisenberg PC 1711-335 7346 Buist Ave 19153 40th wd. 1,120 Sq. Ft. OPA#404294500 Subject to Mortgage IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Joseph Rawlings C.P. March Term, 2017 No. 01844 $70,069.04 Cristina L. Connor, Esquire; Manley Deas Kochalski, LLC 1711-336 2402 W Lehigh Ave 19132 28th wd. 2,664 Sq. Ft. OPA#871600855 Subject to Mortgage IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Rafel B. Warfield a/k/a Rafel Bartino Warfield; Diversified Real Estate Investments, Inc. C.P. March Term, 2017 No. 03292 $44,775.78 Cristina L. Connor, Esquire; Manley Deas Kochalski, LLC 1711-337 3079 Tulip St 19134 25th wd. Land: 684 Sq. Ft.; Improvement: 840 Sq. Ft. BRT#252359100 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE Pasquale Ingravallo C.P. April Term, 2017 No. 000322 $58,794.15 Stern & Eisenberg PC 1711-338 236 E. Walnut Park Dr 19120 61st wd. Land: 1,800 Sq. Ft.; Improvement: 1,296 Sq. Ft. BRT#611358800 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE Jean Louis Belmont and Therese Cadely Belmont (a/k/a Therese Caldwell Belmont) C.P. May Term,

2017 No. 003556 $106,964.58 Stern & Eisenberg PC 1711-339 17 Osborne St 19128 21st wd. BRT#211000900 IMPROVEMENTS: LOT OR PIECE OF GROUND WITH THE BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS THEREON ERECTED, HEREDITAMENTS AND APPURTENANCES Willie Reynolds and Susan Reynolds C.P. November Term, 2016 No. 00221 $146,143.83 M. Jacqueline Larkin, Esquire 1711-340 426 Greenwich St 19147 1st wd. 1,196 Sq. Ft. OPA#011278600 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Elizabeth M. Holm C.P. March Term, 2016 No. 02670 $176,886.33 Justin F. Kobeski, Esquire; Manley Deas Kochalski LLC 1711-341 5161 N 8th St 19120 49th wd. ROW B/GAR 2 STY MASONRY; 1,008 Sq. Ft. BRT#492125700 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Latonya D. Patterson C.P. November Term, 2016 No. 00806 $26,336.87 McCabe, Weisberg, & Conway, P.C. 1711-342 4203 Teesdale Ave a/k/a 4203 Teesdale St 19136 41st wd. 1,265 Sq. Ft. BRT#41-20986-00 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Brian Epp a/k/a Brian M. Epp; William Hoff a/k/a William F. Hoff C.P. April Term, 2017 No. 00752 $111,519.98 Udren Law Offices, P.C. 1711-343 4922 C St 19120 42nd wd. 1,276 Sq. Ft. BRT#421360000; OPA# 421360000 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Charles Wilson, Jr. known heir of Charles Wilson and Kathryn Wilson; Stacey Wilson, known heir of Charles Wilson and Kathryn Wilson; Unknown heirs, successors, assigns, and all persons, firms, or associations claiming right, title, or interest from or under Charles Wilson; Unknown heirs, successors, assigns, and all persons, firms, or associations claiming right, title, or interest from or under Kathryn Wilson C.P. September Term, 2015 No. 02631 $25,701.44 Udren Law Offices, P.C. 1711-344 1712 Megargee St 19152 35th wd. 2,222 Sq. Ft. BRT#562219800; OPA# 562219800 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Emrie Davis; Charmain Parchment C.P. November Term, 2016 No. 00803 $58,997.27 Udren Law Offices, P.C. 1711-345 712 S 52nd St 19143 3rd wd. 1,961 Sq. Ft. OPA#462149400

IMPROVEMENTS: SEMIDETACHED, 2 STORY MASONRY DWELLING Cosmopolitan Athletic Association, Inc. C.P. January Term, 2017 No. 04398 $22,040.68 Deborah Cianfrani, Esquire; Cianfrani Law, LLC 1711-346 4536 Vista St 191363711 41st wd. 1,072 Sq. Ft. OPA#412199300 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Tamika Gillyard-White C.P. January Term, 2017 No. 04599 $131,952.50 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1711-347 6163 N 17th St 191411955 17th wd. 1,416 Sq. Ft. OPA#172192700 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Matthew S. Hawkins C.P. January Term, 2017 No. 04602 $101,385.98 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1711-348 130 Spruce St Unit 9C 19106 5th wd. 1,030 Sq. Ft. OPA#888054941 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Michelle Green; Leonard Darin Quaile C.P. December Term, 2016 No. 01509 $366,293.02 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1711-349 418 W Ruscomb St 19120-3822 42nd wd. 2,040 Sq. Ft. OPA#422156800 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Min Zin Thu; MI May C.P. January Term, 2017 No. 02555 $80,585.08 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1711-350 6521 N 20th St 191383101 10th wd. 1,056 Sq. Ft. OPA#102032700 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Earl Williams, in His Capacity as Heir of Ella M. Mason, Deceased; Unknown heirs, successors, assigns, and all persons, firms, or associations claiming right, title, or interest from or under Ella M. Mason, Deceased C.P. December Term, 2016 No. 01301 $67,413.87 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1711-351 6142 Tackawanna St 19135-3416 55th wd. 1,088 Sq. Ft. OPA#552239800 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Bryan J. Galie C.P. August Term, 2012 No. 00036 $38,853.30 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1711-352 103 Roselyn St 191201913 61st wd. 1,140 Sq. Ft. OPA#612192800 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Myung Soo Kim a/k/a Myung Sol Kim a/k/a Myung So Kim; Jeong Hee Kim C.P.

August Term, 2016 No. 04442 $80,791.20 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1711-353 7219 Haverford Ave 19151-2239 34th wd. 1,828 Sq. Ft. OPA#344008017 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Addisu Habte; Khamphiene Habte C.P. July Term, 2016 No. 02491 $75,950.12 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1711-354 7440 Beverly Rd 191381413 50th wd. 1,090 Sq. Ft. OPA#501363200 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Adrienne M. Johnson, in Her Capacity as Co-Executrix and Devisee of The Estate of Margaret Johnson a/k/a Margaret E. Johnson; Perry E. Johnson, in His Capacity as Co-Executor and Devisee of The Estate of Margaret Johnson a/k/a Margaret E. Johnson C.P. January Term, 2017 No. 03395 $9,399.74 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1711-355 337 S 18th St 191036627 8th wd. 3,366 Sq. Ft. OPA#081171400 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Charles M. Chambers; Sarah L. Chambers; Anne C. Crudge C.P. May Term, 2017 No. 03003 $81,812.04 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1711-356 1722 Stanwood St 191522617 56th wd. 1,368 Sq. Ft. OPA#562042010 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Frank D. Barros, in His Capacity as Heir of Francisco Barros a/k/a Frank Barros, Deceased; Amanda N. Barros, in Her Capacity as Heir of Francisco Barros a/k/a Frank Barros, Deceased; Unknown heirs, successors, assigns, and all persons, firms, or associations claiming right, title or interest from or under Francisco Barros a/k/a Frank Barros, Deceased C.P. September Term, 2016 No. 02129 $100,436.06 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1711-357 2042 E Chelten Ave a/k/a 2042 Chelten Ave 191383046 17th wd. 1,728 Sq. Ft. OPA#171329400 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Darryl O’Hannon C.P. February Term, 2017 No. 00001 $93,742.60 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1711-358 3453 Jasper St 191342001 45th wd. 1145 Sq. Ft. OPA#452364800 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Cheryl Anne Heston, in Her

Capacity as Heir of Joseph J. Heston, Jr. a/k/a Joseph James Heston, Jr., Deceased; Joseph James Heston, III, in His Capacity as Heir of Joseph J. Heston, Jr. a/k/a Joseph James Heston, Jr., Deceased; Unknown heirs, successors, assigns, and all persons, firms, or associations claiming right, title, or interest from or under Joseph J. Heston, Jr. a/k/a Joseph James Heston, Jr., Deceased C.P. January Term, 2017 No. 03390 $11,346.93 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1711-359 8079 Williams Ave 19150-1229 50th wd. 1,088 Sq. Ft. OPA#502264900 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Dorothea Landham C.P. January Term, 2017 No. 02704 $162,824.85 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1711-360 547 Geneva Ave 191202625 42nd wd. 1,320 Sq. Ft. OPA#421219000 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Barbara Bozeman a/k/a Barbara A. Bozeman; Clifton Bozeman C.P. February Term, 2016 No. 03936 $106,155.03 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1711-361 7607 Horrocks St 56th wd. 2,397 Sq. Ft. BRT#561217933 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Alla Kheyfets C.P. November Term, 2014 No. 02971 $152,910.89 Law Office of Gregory Javardian, LLC 1711-362 441 E Pleasant St a/k/a 441 Pleasant St 191191938 22nd wd. 1,236 Sq. Ft. OPA#222078100 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Shana Dixon C.P. March Term, 2017 No. 02340 $133,615.95 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1711-363 939 N St. Bernard St 19131 44th wd. 1,050 Sq. Ft. BRT#442214600 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE David R. Beecher C.P. August Term, 2016 No. 03716 $54,346.39 Stern & Eisenberg PC 1711-364 616 Gerritt St 191475810 1st wd. 718 Sq. Ft. BRT#012036100 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE Timothy C. Murdaugh C.P. June Term, 2017 No. 00266 $196,326.45 Stern & Eisenberg PC 1711-365 4668 Mulberry St 19124 23rd wd. 2,032 Sq. Ft. BRT#232309700 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Darlene L. Thompson-McCoy C.P. June Term, 2017 No.

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01442 $69,414.06 Martha E. Von Rosenstiel, P.C., Martha E. Von Rosenstiel, Esquire, Heather Riloff, Esquire, Tyler J. Wilk, Esquire 1711-366 1537 Ingersoll St 19121 47th wd. 900 Sq. Ft. OPA#47-1098400 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Keenan Fischer C.P. January Term, 2017 No. 01366 $47,356.68 Shapiro & DeNardo, LLC 1711-367 6479 Lensen St 19119 22nd wd. 1,088 Sq. Ft. OPA#221228300 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Travis Wilson, Known Heir of Patricia A. Wilson, deceased and Unknown heirs, successors, assigns, and all persons, firms, or associations claiming right, title or interest from or under Patricia A. Wilson, deceased C.P. February Term, 2017 No. 03146 $89,325.92 Shapiro & DeNardo, LLC 1711-368 7109 Phoebe Pl 19153 40th wd. ROW B/GAR 2 STY MASONRY; 1,360 Sq. Ft. BRT#406646400 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Sheila Muhammad C.P. January Term, 2017 No. 02350 $94,615.85 McCabe, Weisberg, & Conway, P.C. 1711-369 6721 Guyer Ave 19142 40th wd. ROW CONV/ APT 2 STY MASON; 1,107 Sq. Ft. BRT#406312200 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Lynn K. Mungen, Jr. C.P. June Term, 2016 No. 01560 $38,397.82 McCabe, Weisberg, & Conway, P.C. 1711-370 7611 Torresdale Ave 19136 65th wd. ROW B/GAR 2 STY MASONRY; 1,426 Sq. Ft. BRT#651265400 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Lisa Moore C.P. November Term, 2016 No. 01518 $101,062.74 McCabe, Weisberg, & Conway, P.C. 1711-371 5724 Malcolm St 19143 51st wd. 1,260 Sq. Ft. OPA#513182100 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Michael Dixon Solely in His Capacity as Heir of Leader M. Dixon Deceased, Mozelle Dixon a/k/a Mozelle Brown Solely in Her Capacity as Heir of Leader M. Dixon Deceased and The Unknown Heirs of Leader M. Dixon Deceased C.P. September Term, 2016 No. 01350 $86,305.40 KML Law Group, P.C. 1711-372 2085 Red Lion Rd 19115 58th wd. 5,040 Sq. Ft. OPA#582004500 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY

Rekha Patel and Dilipkumar J. Patel C.P. December Term, 2016 No. 03022 $279,562.02 KML Law Group, P.C. 1711-373 5803 Master St 19131 52nd wd. Land Area: 1,153 Sq. Ft.; Improvement Area: 1,263 Sq. Ft. OPA#043039300 IMPROVEMENTS: RM-1 Nichole S. Littles a/k/a Nichole Littles C.P. April Term, 2017 No. 2134 $43,709.46 plus interest to date of sale Robert J. Wilson, Esq., Wilson Law Firm 1711-374 1919 N 30th St 19121 32nd wd. 930 Sq. Ft. OPA#323253400 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Yitzchok Sternhell C.P. January Term, 2017 No. 04964 $84,643.20 KML Law Group, P.C. 1711-375 4662 James St 19137 45th wd. 1,080 Sq. Ft. OPA#453409200 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY William A. Graber and Donna M. Graber C.P. May Term, 2015 No. 02490 $46,856.14 KML Law Group, P.C. 1711-376 4325 Cresson St 19127 21st wd. 1,302 Sq. Ft. OPA#211221400 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Alfreda Wilson Solely in Her Capacity as Heir of David Wilson Deceased, Cher Wilson Solely in Her Capacity as Heir of David Wilson Deceased, Freda Wilson Solely in Her Capacity as Heir of David Wilson Deceased, Tracy Wilson Solely in Her Capacity as Heir of David Wilson Deceased, David Wilson, Jr. Solely in His Capacity as heir of David Wilson Deceased and Richard Wilson Solely in His Capacity as Heir of David Wilson Deceased C.P. September Term, 2016 No. 02583 $169,103.44 KML Law Group, P.C. 1711-377 4568 Penhurst St a/k/a 4568 Pennhurst St 19124 42nd wd. ROW 2 STY MASONRY; 800 Sq. Ft. BRT#421611500 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Elisa R. Avila C.P. January Term, 2017 No. 02557 $62,365.93 McCabe, Weisberg, & Conway, P.C. 1711-378 4731 Meridian St 19136 65th wd. ROW 2 STY MASONRY; 1,110 Sq. Ft. BRT#651162700 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Navasta Russell C.P. September Term, 2016 No. 01643 $105,931.51 McCabe, Weisberg, & Conway, P.C. 1711-379 9435 Kirkwood Rd 19114-2605 57th wd. 1,778 Sq. Ft. OPA#572322718 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY

John Joseph Cowie, Jr C.P. November Term, 2016 No. 01918 $194,514.31 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1711-380 9337 Jamison Ave, Unit A 19115-4278 56th wd. 1,107 Sq. Ft. OPA#888560459 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Simon Rakhman C.P. January Term, 2017 No. 02894 $65,776.15 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1711-381 6733 Linmore Ave a/k/a 6733 Linmore St 191421806 40th wd. 1,216 Sq. Ft. OPA#403178700 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY James A. Coppedge; Cynthia E. Coppedge C.P. August Term, 2014 No. 03556 $82,522.06 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1711-382 5206 Akron St 191241913 62nd wd. 1,088 Sq. Ft. OPA#621415500 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Ned M. Oquendo; Jesus Rosado C.P. February Term, 2016 No. 02003 $60,965.79 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1711-383 1930 S Juniper St 191482218 39th wd. 1,096 Sq. Ft. OPA#394640000 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Stephen Mcdonald C.P. July Term, 2013 No. 04266 $147,381.65 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1711-384 8607 Brierdale Rd 19128-2002 21st wd. 1,570 Sq. Ft. OPA#214248100 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Richard A. Pacell C.P. April Term, 2016 No. 03377 $138,184.30 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1711-385 2513 W Cumberland St 19132-4102 28th wd. 1,356 Sq. Ft. OPA#281275200 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Edwin R. Wallace C.P. April Term, 2016 No. 02996 $59,260.50 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1711-386 8424 Torresdale Ave 19136-1523 65th wd. 1,680 Sq. Ft. OPA#652319105 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Ray V. Hilgreen C.P. January Term, 2017 No. 04351 $204,213.73 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1711-387 1927 E Albert St 191251103 31st wd. 1,602 Sq. Ft. OPA#314207700 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Daniel W. Choi C.P. January Term, 2017 No. 04203

$89,027.35 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1711-388 2400 Toronto St a/k/a 2400 W Toronto St 191401332 38th wd. 1,424 Sq. Ft. OPA#381312600 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Regina Johnson C.P. November Term, 2015 No. 03686 $24,824.73 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1711-389 6722 Woodland Ave 19142-1826 40th wd. 1,568 Sq. Ft. OPA#403152300 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Bouake Soumahoro C.P. January Term, 2017 No. 04827 $65,469.29 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1711-390 7827 Craig St 19136 64th wd. SEMI/DET 2.5 STY FRAME; 900 Sq. Ft. BRT#642065300 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Gary N. Callaway, Known Surviving Heir of Ida Pickup, Jonathan A. Callaway, Known Surviving Heir of Ida Pickup and Unknown Surviving Heirs of Ida Pickup C.P. March Term, 2016 No. 02598 $75,111.20 McCabe, Weisberg, & Conway, P.C. 1711-391 714 N 37th St 19104 24th wd. ROW 2 STY MASONRY; 1,148 Sq. Ft. BRT#243081500 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Rose M. Boyd C.P. October Term, 2015 No. 00943 $48,629.42 McCabe, Weisberg, & Conway, P.C. 1711-392 9257 Old Newtown Rd 19115 56th wd. 2,561 Sq. Ft. BRT#56-2443480; OPA# 562443480 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Genetta Gutman C.P. September Term, 2016 No. 00156 $130,123.44 Udren Law Offices, P.C. 1711-393 3207 Clifford St 19121 32nd wd. ROW 3 STY MASONRY; 2,151 Sq. Ft. BRT#324069600 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Nathaniel T. Keith, Administrator of the Estate of Iola L. Keith C.P. March Term, 2016 No. 01418 $45,157.13 McCabe, Weisberg, & Conway, P.C. 1711-394 4525 Aberdale Rd 19136 65th wd. ROW B/GAR 2 STY MASONRY; 1,152 Sq. Ft. BRT#652112700 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Shane McGuigan C.P. January Term, 2017 No. 01700 $107,695.91 McCabe, Weisberg, & Conway, P.C. 1711-395 5451 Diamond St 19131 52nd wd. 1,633 Sq. Ft. BRT#522094900; OPA# 522094900 IMPROVEMENTS:

RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Anthony Baxter (Executor of the Estate of Jacquelyn Bell); Aliyah Newman (Real Owner); Tahira Peterkin (Real Owner) C.P. November Term, 2010 No. 03259 $73,451.67 Udren Law Offices, P.C. 1711-396 624 N 63rd St 19151 34th wd. ROW 2 STY MASONRY; 1,684 Sq. Ft. BRT#344192300 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Rashawn N. Reddick C.P. November Term, 2016 No. 00797 $122,034.19 McCabe, Weisberg, & Conway, P.C. 1711-397 6644 Kindred St 19149 54th wd. ROW B/GAR 2 STY MASONRY; 1,260 Sq. Ft. BRT#541203500 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Charles Cadwell III C.P. December Term, 2016 No. 01410 $61,829.03 McCabe, Weisberg, & Conway, P.C. 1711-398 1753 W Thompson St 19121 47th wd. 630 Sq. Ft. BRT#471074800; OPA# 471074800 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Terrance Robinson, Known Heir of Katie L. Robinson, Unknown heirs, successors, assigns, and all persons, firms or associations claiming right, title or interest from or under Katie L. Robinson C.P. February Term, 2017 No. 06166 $213,503.62 Udren Law Offices, P.C. 1711-399 4445 Garden St 19137 45th wd. ROW B/GAR 2 STY MASONRY; 960 Sq. Ft. BRT#453338300 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Ashley Hite, Known Surviving Heir of Raymond Bruner, Jonathan R. Bruner, Known Surviving Heir of Raymond Bruner, Raymond G. Bruner, III, Known Surviving Heir of Raymond Bruner and Unknown Surviving Heirs of Raymond Bruner C.P. April Term, 2016 No. 00072 $127,964.96 McCabe, Weisberg, & Conway, P.C. 1711-400 5213 Webster St 19143 46th wd. SEMI/DET 2 STY MASONRY; 1,800 Sq. Ft. BRT#462110700 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Justin Moore and Diony Elias C.P. December Term, 2016 No. 02182 $92,544.97 McCabe, Weisberg, & Conway, P.C. 1711-401 7844 Michener Ave 19150 50th wd. 1,253 Sq. Ft. BRT#501119900; OPA# 501119900 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Unknown heirs, successors, assigns, and all persons, firms, or associations claiming right, title or interest from or under Gloria M. Lyons

C.P. March Term, 2016 No. 02610 $135,613.90 Udren Law Offices, P.C. 1711-402 2834 Fanshawe St 19149 55th wd. 1,580 Sq. Ft. BRT#551-1069-00; OPA# 551106900 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Debra Elia; Paul Elia, Jr. C.P. May Term, 2015 No. 01589 $126,554.91 Udren Law Offices, P.C. 1711-403 819 Marlyn Rd 19151 34th wd. 1,600 Sq. Ft. BRT#344265100; OPA# 344265100 Subject to Mortgage IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Pamela Stibbins C.P. July Term, 2016 No. 02413 $52,540.15 Udren Law Offices, P.C. 1711-404 8547 Williams Ave 19150 50th wd. 1,447 Sq. Ft. BRT#502278100; OPA# 502278100 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Estate of Conshay Johnson a/k/a Conshay M. Johnson a/k/a Coshay Johnson; Ian Dennis, Jr., as Known Heir of Conshay Johnson a/k/a Conshay M. Johnson a/k/a Coshay Johnson; Kenneth Johnson as Known Heir of Conshay Johnson a/k/a Conshay M. Johnson a/k/a Coshay Johnson; Mercedes Johnson, as Known Heir and as Co-Personal Representative of The Estate of Conshay Johnson a/k/a Conshay M. Johnson a/k/a Coshay Johnson; Shacara Dennis, as Known Heir and as Co-Personal Representative of The Estate of Conshay Johnson a/k/a Conshay M. Johnson a/k/a Coshay Johnson; Unknown heirs, successors, assigns, and all persons, firms or associations claiming right, title or interest from or under Conshay Johnson a/k/a Conshay M. Johnson a/k/a Coshay Johnson C.P. February Term, 2017 No. 07915 $198,343.10 Udren Law Offices, P.C. 1711-405 748 S 60th St 19143 3rd wd. Land: 1,566 Sq. Ft.; Improvement: 1,444 Sq. Ft.; Total: 3,010 Sq. Ft. BRT#033208100 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Mary Joshua Smith C.P. July Term, 2016 No. 00251 $111,012.62 Richard M. Squire & Associates, LLC 1711-406 5009 Ogden St 44th wd. 1,100 Sq. Ft. BRT#442023000 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Thomas E. Murphy C.P. October Term, 2013 No. 01022 $62,049.69 Powers, Kirn & Associates, LLC 1711-407 7555 Woodcrest Ave 19151 34th wd. 1,627 Sq. Ft. BRT#343193300

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IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE Abdoulaye Doumbia a/k/a Abdou Doumbia a/k/a Abdoula Doumbia a/k/a Abdoul Doumbia C.P. February Term, 2017 No. 03046 $140,905.64 Stern & Eisenberg PC 1711-408 607 E Phil Ellena St 19119 22nd wd. 15,500 Sq. Ft. BRT#222010600 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE The Estate of James H. Foster, Anthony J. Foster Executor C.P. March Term, 2016 No. 02037 $526,012.52 Stern & Eisenberg PC 1711-409 133 W Washington Ln 59th wd. 3,750 Sq. Ft. BRT#593089100 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Maude B. Shelton C.P. August Term, 2015 No. 04449 $142,884.12 Law Office of Gregory Javardian, LLC 1711-410 4808 Greene St 12th wd. 2,012 Sq. Ft. BRT#123160000 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Dawnyel Batts C.P. March Term, 2016 No. 00947 $174,697.72 Law Office of Gregory Javardian, LLC 1711-411 235 E Albanus St 19120 42nd wd. 1,068 Sq. Ft. OPA#421154100 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Shagretta Small a/k/a Shagretta S. Small and Tyrone Slade a/k/a Tyrone D. Slade C.P. February Term, 2016 No. 01527 $57,873.47 Shapiro & DeNardo, LLC 1711-412 3305 Ryan Ave 191364301 64th wd. 1,616 Sq. Ft. BRT#642100000 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE Charan Kaur and Pavittar Singh C.P. October Term, 2016 No. 00769 $236,457.52 Stern & Eisenberg PC 1711-413 1027 E Cheltenham Ave 19124-1027 35th wd. 1,088 Sq. Ft. OPA#352014600 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Jemima Ayi-Kumi C.P. January Term, 2017 No. 02893 $85,939.41 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1711-414 1728 McClellan St 48th wd. 658 Sq. Ft. BRT#481023000 Subject to Mortgage IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Song Phou C.P. August Term, 2016 No. 01306 $79,293.33 Law Office of Gregory Javardian, LLC 1711-415 1204 Glenview St 19111 53rd wd. 3,023 Sq. Ft. BRT#532148800 IMPROVEMENTS:

RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Jin Guang Ren C.P. June Term, 2017 No. 03142 $20,286.45 Martha E. Von Rosenstiel, P.C., Martha E. Von Rosenstiel, Esquire, Heather Riloff, Esquire, Tyler J. Wilk, Esquire 1711-416 5309 Large St 191241120 62nd wd. 1,368 Sq. Ft. OPA#621336600 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Claudia Romero C.P. April Term, 2016 No. 00277 $110,372.70 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1711-417 6745 Cottage St 41st wd. 1,451 Sq. Ft. OPA#55-24184-00 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Heirs and Devisees of Walter S. Gabryelski, Dec’d C.P. November Term, 2015 No. 04443 $55,832.98 Pressman & Doyle, LLC 1711-418 5131 Keyser St 19144 12th wd. 1,472 Sq. Ft. OPA#123195800 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Gloria Gibson-Wood as Administratrix of The Estate of Eleanora D. Gibson Deceased and Leah Wood C.P. October Term, 2015 No. 02077 $31,224.15 KML Law Group, P.C. 1711-419 6243 Crafton St 19149 62nd wd. 896 Sq. Ft. OPA#621543400 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY John Eric Dous C.P. December Term, 2012 No. 02336 $172,216.77 KML Law Group, P.C. 1711-420 1020 S 51st St a/k/a 1020 S Fifty-First St 19143 51st wd. 1,548 Sq. Ft. OPA#511178000 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Angela Norman, Solely in Her Capacity as Heir of Barbara Norman, Deceased, Letecia L. Smith Solely in Her Capacity as Heir of Barbara Norman, Deceased, Kelton Norman Solely in His Capacity as Heir of Barbara Norman, Deceased and Kevin Norman Solely in His Capacity as Heir of Barbara Norman Deceased C.P. October Term, 2016 No. 01818 $167,750.80 KML Law Group, P.C. 1711-421 4200 I St 19124 33rd wd. 2,822 Sq. Ft. OPA#332153700 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Michael P. Hines C.P. January Term, 2014 No. 02787 $72,584.16 KML Law Group, P.C. 1711-422 2129 Stenton Ave 19138 10th wd. 1,155 Sq. Ft. OPA#102338500 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Kori J. Womack C.P. May

Term, 2016 No. 01004 $99,632.69 KML Law Group, P.C. 1711-423 1240 S Millick St 19143 3rd wd. 984 Sq. Ft. BRT#033222700 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE Tyesha K. Osbourne C.P. June Term, 2016 No. 15501 $181,770.57 Stern & Eisenberg PC 1711-424 192 W Luray St 19120 42nd wd. 966 Sq. Ft. OPA#422051400 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Wanda I. Jorge C.P. February Term, 2017 No. 04643 $15,841.15 Shapiro & DeNardo, LLC 1711-425 1611 E Berks St 19125 18th wd. 1,202 Sq. Ft. OPA#181210500 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Catherine E. Leist C.P. December Term, 2016 No. 03013 $187,108.20 Shapiro & DeNardo, LLC 1711-426 4200 Magee Ave 19135 55th wd. 2,988 Sq. Ft. OPA#552140500 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Kok Lam Ng C.P. March Term, 2017 No. 00250 $63,671.69 Shapiro & DeNardo, LLC 1711-427 3145 Willits Rd 57th wd. (formerly 35th wd. wd.) 1,800 Sq. Ft. BRT#572092900; PRCL#153N01-0059 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Paul Kuzan C.P. December Term, 2016 No. 02222 $158,144.39 Powers, Kirn & Associates, LLC 1711-428 5219 N Broad St 19141 49th wd. 2,375 Sq. Ft. OPA#493249800 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Tenise Taylor C.P. May Term, 2017 No. 02134 $192,674.28 Shapiro & DeNardo, LLC 1711-429 316 E Thayer St 191341624 7th wd. 896 Sq. Ft. OPA#073248400 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Tien S. Nguyen a/k/a Tien Song Nguyen a/k/a Tien Nguyen; Tuam Minh Tran C.P. January Term, 2017 No. 01957 $28,296.79 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1711-430 1749-1751 Bigler St 19145 26th wd. 1,280 Sq. Ft. OPA#262314100 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Louis Pavoni C.P. July Term, 2012 No. 02829 $361,898.76 Shapiro & DeNardo, LLC 1711-431 4113 Apple St 191271702 21st wd. 1,416 Sq. Ft. OPA#211251700

IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Edward D. Bassi; Eileen Bassi C.P. February Term, 2010 No. 00332 $115,378.03 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1711-432 7814 Cedarbrook Ave a/k/a 7814 Cedarbrook St 19150 50th wd. 1,280 Sq. Ft. OPA#501248600 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Bryant Payne C.P. January Term, 2017 No. 04447 $98,384.01 KML Law Group, P.C. 1711-433 2704 Cambridge St 19130-1207 29th wd. 912 Sq. Ft. OPA#292009400 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Tairi Profit C.P. March Term, 2015 No. 01134 $217,489.17 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1711-434 2821 S 81st St 191531602 40th wd. 1,110 Sq. Ft. OPA#405005004 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Kyle Williams, in His Capacity as Heir of James Williams, Deceased; Unknown heirs, successors, assigns, and all persons, firms, or associations claiming right, title, or interest from or under James Williams, Deceased C.P. May Term, 2016 No. 03581 $116,982.72 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1711-435 2415 Morris St a/k/a 2457 Morris St 19145 36th wd. 6,915 Sq. Ft. (land area); 6,923 Sq. Ft. (improvement area) BRT#88-434-7515 Subject to Mortgage Subject to Rent Joseph Gigliotti C.P. December Term, 2013 No. 02180 $142,415.29 Jennifer Hiller Nimeroff, Esquire; Weir & Partners LLP 1711-436 3107 W Clifford St 19121 32nd wd. 1,454 Sq. Ft. OPA#324067200 Subject to Mortgage IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Robert L. Martin a/k/a Robert Martin C.P. February Term, 2012 No. 02523 $38,800.91 Justin F. Kobeski, Esquire; Manley Deas Kochalski LLC 1711-437 1920 Cottman Ave 191113817 53rd wd. 2,159 Sq. Ft. OPA#871578430 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Yan Xia Li; Ai Jin Li C.P. January Term, 2017 No. 02208 $220,060.29 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1711-438 15033 London Rd 191161533 58th wd. 1,224 Sq. Ft. OPA#583167000 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Herbert O. Wright, IV C.P. October Term, 2016 No.

03089 $161,653.36 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1711-439 208 Mcclellan St a/k/a 208 Mc Clellan St 19148 1st wd. 1,222 Sq. Ft. OPA#011152100 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Janice Taylor, a/k/a Janice L. Taylor C.P. May Term, 2016 No. 01824 $123,144.70 Justin F. Kobeski, Esquire; Manley Deas Kochalski LLC 1711-440 5906 N Hutchinson St 19141 49th wd. 1,760 Sq. Ft. OPA#492162010 Subject to Mortgage IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Raymond R. Wilmore, a/k/a Raymond R. Wilmore Jr; Maria Zurita, a/k/a Maria B. Zurita C.P. May Term, 2017 No. 01432 $114,283.17 Justin F. Kobeski, Esquire; Manley Deas Kochalski LLC 1711-441 5510 Rising Sun Ave 19120 ROW W/OFF STR 2 STY MASON BRT#882061710 IMPROVEMENTS: COMMERCIAL/ COMMERCIAL MIXED USE PROPERTY Jerome Wright C.P. October Term, 2014 No. 03134 $183,805.00 Robert W. Williams, Esquire 1711-442 2521 S 73rd St 19142 40th wd. 1,120 Sq. Ft. OPA#404070600 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Robin Tucker C.P. December Term, 2013 No. 01130 $81,996.97 Justin F. Kobeski, Esquire; Manley Deas Kochalski LLC 1711-443A 1 Academy Cir, Unit # 206 19146-5235 88th wd. 620 Sq. Ft. OPA#888300550 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Vipin Mahajan C.P. April Term, 2016 No. 00530 $264,121.92 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1711-443B 1 Academy Cir, #P49 19146-5235 88th wd. 620 Sq. Ft. OPA#888301238 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Vipin Mahajan C.P. April Term, 2016 No. 00530 $264,121.92 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1711-444 5855 Anderson St 19138 59th wd. Land: 1,775 Sq. Ft.; Improvement: 1,154 Sq. Ft.; Total: 2,929 Sq. Ft. OPA#591218200 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Curtis L. Wright and Lillian D. Wright C.P. February Term, 2014 No. 01504 $40,819.17 Richard M. Squire & Associates, LLC 1711-445 3948 L St 33rd wd. 1,172 Sq. Ft. OPA#33-2-384400 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING

Estate of Charles W. Crouse, Deceased C.P. February Term, 2016 No. 00547 $73,538.55 Pressman & Doyle, LLC 1711-446 49 W Sharpneck St 19119 22nd wd. 1,520 Sq. Ft. OPA#223042400 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Michael Cunningham Solely in His Capacity as Heir of Jeanette Cunningham, Deceased and Rochelle Cunningham Solely in Her Capacity as Heir of Jeanette Cunningham, Deceased C.P. July Term, 2016 No. 03188 $34,174.00 KML Law Group, P.C. 1711-447 2233 S Garnet St 19145 26th wd. 1,031 Sq. Ft. OPA#262131400 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Catherine R. Cremona C.P. November Term, 2015 No. 03985 $117,514.92 KML Law Group, P.C. 1711-448 2218 E Cumberland St 19125 31st wd. 1,613 Sq. Ft. OPA#314013300 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Thomas Joseph Farrell Jr., David Fry and Holly Fry C.P. January Term, 2017 No. 01557 $246,636.35 KML Law Group, P.C. 1711-449 1819 S 23rd St 19145 48th wd. 1,540 Sq. Ft. OPA#482246800 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Jermaine R Rollins a/k/a Jermaine Rollins and Tenekia J. Rollins a/k/a Tenekia Rollins C.P. December Term, 2016 No. 02277 $84,858.50 KML Law Group, P.C. 1711-450 5355 Gillespie St 19124 62nd wd. ROW 2 STY MASONRY; 896 Sq. Ft. BRT#622392800 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Rita M. Beattes C.P. February Term, 2017 No. 03755 $93,564.24 McCabe, Weisberg, & Conway, P.C. 1711-451 4832 B St 19120 42nd wd. ROW W/DET GAR 2 STY MAS; 1,072 Sq. Ft. BRT#421316200 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Mary R. Lee C.P. December Term, 2016 No. 01838 $57,342.32 McCabe, Weisberg, & Conway, P.C. 1711-452 124 E Upsal St 19119 22nd wd. DET CONV APT 2.5 STY STON; 2,470 Sq. Ft. BRT#221075900 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Shaheedah B. Saalim C.P. June Term, 2015 No. 04060 $263,303.82 McCabe, Weisberg, & Conway, P.C. 1711-453 3527 N Judson St 19140

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11th wd. 1,284 Sq. Ft. BRT#112323600; OPA# 112323600 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Roselynn Starks, Known Heir of Amelia E. Starks; Unknown heirs, successors, assigns, and all persons, firms, or associations claiming right, title, or interest from or under Amelia E. Starks C.P. December Term, 2016 No. 03431 $97,005.40 Udren Law Offices, P.C. 1711-454 7971 Gilbert St 191502505 50th wd. 1,224 Sq. Ft. OPA#502132800 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Renee M. Harris C.P. February Term, 2017 No. 04627 $64,664.35 170204627 1711-455 1843 E Russell St 191342007 45th wd. 1,177 Sq. Ft. OPA#452092500 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Ronald G. Skinner C.P. December Term, 2016 No. 02798 $22,660.82 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1711-456 5961 Reach St 191201114 35th wd. 1,250 Sq. Ft. OPA#352243000 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Juan Ortiz, Jr C.P. January Term, 2012 No. 00771 $65,932.00 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1711-457 2629 Caesar Pl 191531101 40th wd. 1,260 Sq. Ft. OPA#405939200 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Jeffrey J. Lombardo a/k/a Jeffrey Lombardo; Christine M. Lombardo C.P. January Term, 2016 No. 02883 $165,061.36 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1711-458 7759 Oxford Ave 19111 63rd wd. 1,530 Sq. Ft. OPA#631160065 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Kelvin Ray C.P. January Term, 2017 No. 01378 $174,931.01 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1711-459 410 Tasker St 191481331 1st wd. 2,076 Sq. Ft. OPA#011350100 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Antonne M. Jones; Madrena Jones a/k/a Mardrena Jones C.P. May Term, 2014 No. 01730 $77,759.25 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1711-460 1623 E Duval St a/k/a 1623 Duval St 19138-1105 10th wd. 1,440 Sq. Ft. OPA#102293500 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Ryan R. Miller C.P. June Term, 2016 No. 01836 $90,426.56 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP

1711-461 201 W Champlost St a/k/a 201 W Champlost Ave 19120-1809 61st wd. 1,216 Sq. Ft. OPA#612167300 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Jose I. Ramirez & Graciela Ramirez C.P. December Term, 2016 No. 03118 $27,988.76 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1711-462 601 I Edison Ave a/k/a 601 Edison Ave, Unit 601I 19116 16th wd. 1,040 Sq. Ft. OPA#888581339 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Patricia A. Mccarthy C.P. April Term, 2016 No. 03381 $57,303.22 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1711-463 6727 Dorel St 191422606 40th wd. 1,170 Sq. Ft. OPA#406340100 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Francis A. Bracewell, in His Capacity as Heir of Tonnieh K. Gbassah a/k/a Tonnieh Gbassah, Deceased; Gormah Koryon, in Her Capacity as Heir of Tonnieh K. Gbassah a/k/a Tonnieh Gbassah, Deceased; Benjamin S. Koryon, in His Capacity as Heir of Tonnieh K. Gbassah a/k/a Tonnieh Gbassah, Deceased; Marsah Koryon, in His Capacity as Heir of Tonnieh K. Gbassah a/k/a Tonnieh Gbassah, Deceased; Joseph B. Woniewala, in His Capacity as Heir of Tonnieh K. Gbassah a/k/a Tonnieh Gbassah, Deceased; Comfort Gbassah, in Her Capacity as Heir of Tonnieh K. Gbassah a/k/a Tonnieh Gbassah, Deceased; Unknown heirs, successors, assigns, and all persons, firms, or associations claiming right, title, or interest from or under Tonnieh K. Gbassah a/k/a Tonnieh Gbassah, Deceased C.P. February Term, 2017 No. 06081 $85,882.30 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1711-464A 5438 Haverford Ave 19139 4th wd. 1,775 Sq. Ft. OPA#041046600 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Muhammed Hogue, David Odom, Lee Edna Odom and Deroy Williams C.P. September Term, 2016 No. 00492 $122,555.96 KML Law Group, P.C. 1711-464B 2122 N Hobart St 19131 52nd wd. 1,307 Sq. Ft. OPA#522243500 Subject to Mortgage IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Muhammed Hogue, David Odom, Lee Edna Odom and Deroy Williams C.P. September Term, 2016 No. 00492 $122,555.96 KML Law Group, P.C.

1711-465 9584 State Rd Unit B 19114-3078 65th wd. 1,056 Sq. Ft. OPA#888651261 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Aron Guttin C.P. December Term, 2012 No. 00995 $151,947.36 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1711-466 5334 Willows Ave 191434128 51st wd. 1,200 Sq. Ft. OPA#511120400 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Muzamil Elhag C.P. November Term, 2016 No. 00229 $37,368.56 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1711-467 5517 Master St 19131 4th wd. 1,286 Sq. Ft. OPA#041231500 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Angeline Fisher C.P. June Term, 2016 No. 00755 $68,062.05 KML Law Group, P.C. 1711-468 2952 S Sydenham St 19145-4923 26th wd. 1,076 Sq. Ft. OPA#261245000 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Lisa A. Gaudioso a/k/a Lisa Gaudioso; Frank M. Gaudioso C.P. February Term, 2017 No. 03051 $139,149.86 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1711-469 622 Elkins Ave 19120 61st wd. 2,150 Sq. Ft. OPA#612026500 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Bernice McNeil C.P. February Term, 2013 No. 01376 $97,026.69 KML Law Group, P.C. 1711-470 247 E Sheldon St 191203517 42nd wd. 1,060 Sq. Ft. OPA#421169300 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Patricia J. Gaines, deceased C.P. March Term, 2012 No. 01565 $36,267.94 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1711-471 2957 N Camac St a/k/a 2957 Camac St 19133 37th wd. 1,451 Sq. Ft. OPA#372264600 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Joella Frazier Davis Solely in Her Capacity as Heir of Juarrannetta McNabb a/k/a Juarannetta McNabb Deceased C.P. February Term, 2016 No. 04915 $56,096.54 KML Law Group, P.C. 1711-472 1937 Medary Ave 191411435 17th wd. 1,472 Sq. Ft. OPA#171318200 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Sheilynne Cambridge C.P. January Term, 2015 No. 01461 $102,060.85 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1711-473 5860 Woodcrest Ave

19131-2232 52nd wd. 1,534 Sq. Ft. OPA#522148000 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Dennis Greene C.P. April Term, 2016 No. 02540 $131,921.68 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1711-474 2027 Buckius St a/k/a 2027 E Buckius St 19124 45th wd. 1,078 Sq. Ft. OPA#452214300 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Comfort Ekwueme C.P. February Term, 2017 No. 06122 $50,384.66 KML Law Group, P.C. 1711-475 5228 Westford Rd 19120 42nd wd. 1,528 Sq. Ft. OPA#421397200 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Sharmar M. David a/k/a Sharmar David C.P. August Term, 2014 No. 03491 $76,055.99 KML Law Group, P.C. 1711-476 2824 Almond St 19134 25th wd. 696 Sq. Ft. OPA#251296600 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Jacqueline Schuck C.P. January Term, 2017 No. 03225 $134,768.37 KML Law Group, P.C. 1711-477 4007 J St 19124 33rd wd. 1,254 Sq. Ft. OPA#332244100 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Satina L. Sheed C.P. February Term, 2016 No. 00371 $49,636.23 KML Law Group, P.C. 1711-478 1834 S 55th St 19143 51st wd. 1,560 Sq. Ft. OPA#514204600 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Jeffrey Stuckey C.P. May Term, 2010 No. 02963 $62,776.23 KML Law Group, P.C. 1711-479 1211 Wellington St 19111 53rd wd. 2,727 Sq. Ft. OPA#532343500 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY William R. Moore Jr C.P. June Term, 2016 No. 01576 $61,347.59 KML Law Group, P.C. 1711-480 934-950 N 3rd St #401 19123 5th wd. 818 Sq. Ft.; Together with a proportionate undivided interest in the Common Elements of 2.46% OPA#888033892 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY William J. Schweiker, III a/k/a William Schweiker C.P. January Term, 2017 No. 03536 $221,879.17 KML Law Group, P.C. 1711-481 4716 Tampa St 19120 42nd wd. 1,200 Sq. Ft. OPA#421573600 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY

Ernest J. Wyllie C.P. January Term, 2017 No. 04452 $69,539.35 KML Law Group, P.C. 1711-482 3229 Disston St 19149 55th wd. 1,104 Sq. Ft. OPA#551314200 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Joseph P. Bingham C.P. November Term, 2015 No. 03591 $16,030.29 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1711-483 1613 Lewis St 19124 33rd wd. 1,200 Sq. Ft. OPA#332035000 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Andrew Morris C.P. February Term, 2017 No. 08141 $85,524.46 Shapiro & DeNardo, LLC 1711-484 8710 Verree Road 63rd wd. 12,000 Sq. Ft. BRT#632260500 IMPROVEMENTS: DET W/D GAR 1 STY STONE Carlton Walker C.P. April Term, 2017 No. 02853 $222,733.77 Milstead & Associates, LLC 1711-485 3709 Vader Dr 19154 66th wd. 1,800 Sq. Ft. OPA#663427400 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY John R. Mangini, CoAdministrator of the Estate of John Louis Mangini, Deceased and Maria Theodorou, CoAdministrator of the Estate of John Louis Mangini, Deceased C.P. May Term, 2017 No. 00683 $53,484.06 Shapiro & DeNardo, LLC 1711-486 110 N. 60th St 34th wd. 17’1”x70’ OPA#341078500 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Correy Ballard C.P. May Term, 2016 No. 01481 $43,965.02 Jay E. Kivitz, Esq. 1711-487 1915 Fontain St 19121 32nd wd. 1,300 Sq. Ft. OPA#321174100 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Venita Combs C.P. May Term, 2017 No. 04064 $122,087.84 Shapiro & DeNardo, LLC 1711-488 1503 N Redfield St 19151 34th wd. 1,420 Sq. Ft. OPA#342165200 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Aliya S. Small C.P. December Term, 2008 No. 00510 $51,907.45 KML Law Group, P.C. 1711-489 5817 Hoffman Ave 19143 3rd wd. 1,640 Sq. Ft. OPA#034038100 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Tee T. Dubose C.P. February Term, 2017 No. 02907 $108,695.12 KML Law Group, P.C. 1711-490 2066 E. Boston St 31st wd. 17’10”x50’ OPA#313169120

IMPROVEMENTS: VACANT LOT Dawn Daley C.P. June Term, 2006 No. 01445 $52,280.71 Jay E. Kivitz, Esq. 1711-491 1647 Widener Pl 19141 17th wd. 1,446 Sq. Ft. OPA#171192500 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Tastonia Myatt Altman a/k/a Tastonia Maytt Altman and Hasford Thomas Altman C.P. July Term, 2015 No. 01799 $129,182.24 KML Law Group, P.C. 1711-492 440 W Fisher Ave 191203208 42nd wd. 1,260 Sq. Ft. OPA#422250700 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Delores Campbell in Her Capacity as Heir of Carolyn Campbell, Deceased; Roger Moore, in His Capacity as heir of Carolyn Campbell, Deceased; Marie Moore, in His Capacity as Heir of Carolyn Campbell, Deceased; Richard Campbell, in His Capacity as Heir of Carolyn Campbell, Deceased; Rachel Campbell, in Her Capacity as Heir of Carolyn Campbell, Deceased; Unknown heirs, successors, assigns, and all persons, firms, or associations claiming right, title, or interest from or under Carolyn Campbell, Deceased; Anthony R. Moore, Jr, in His Capacity as Heir of Carolyn Campbell, Deceased; Aharone Moore, in His Capacity as Heir of Carolyn Campbell, Deceased; Marcus Moore, in His Capacity as Heir of Carolyn Campbell, Deceased; Anisah Moore, in His Capacity as Heir of Carolyn Campbell, Deceased; Amir Moore, in His Capacity as Heir of Carolyn Campbell, Deceased; Aniyah Moore, in Her Capacity as Heir of Carolyn Campbell, Deceased C.P. March Term, 2016 No. 01666 $33,923.69 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1711-493 558 N 16th St a/k/a 558 N 16th St, Unit No. 1 8th wd. BRT#888106301 IMPROVEMENTS: CONDOMINIUM UNIT Essie B. Swain C.P. January Term, 2016 No. 01388 $288,032.22 Law Office of Gregory Javardian, LLC 1711-494 6642 Lincoln Dr 19119 22nd wd. 3,889 Sq. Ft. BRT#223274400 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE Danessa MalloyAllen and Hermando Moya C.P. February Term, 2017 No. 06943 $248,933.85 Stern & Eisenberg PC 1711-495 2046 E Stella St a/k/a 2046 E Stella Ave 19134 25th wd. 672 Sq. Ft. OPA#252189900 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY

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Marinia Lee C.P. April Term, 2017 No. 01896 $49,065.29 KML Law Group, P.C. 1711-496 5837 Cobbs Creek Pkwy 46th wd. 1,304 Sq. Ft. BRT#033152200 IMPROVEMENTS: ROW 2 STY MASONRY Reginald Harris, Deceased C.P. August Term, 2016 No. 04068 $72,921.39 Milstead & Associates, LLC 1711-497 926 E Schiller St 191341315 33rd wd. 1,176 Sq. Ft. OPA#331188500 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Roberto Sanchez C.P. May Term, 2015 No. 01556 $41,685.74 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1711-498 5951 Elsinore St 19120 BRT#352303700 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING German Lee and Anton Livshits C.P. August Term, 2016 No. 03432 $107,936.33 Robert W. Williams, Esquire 1711-499 4207 Elbridge St 55th wd. 1,108 Sq. Ft. BRT#552090700 IMPROVEMENTS: ROW B/ GAR 2 STY MASONRY Juan C. Ortiz C.P. May Term, 2016 No. 03071 $94,900.56 Milstead & Associates, LLC 1711-500 1432 E Cheltenham Ave 62nd wd. Beginning Point: Situate on the Southwesterly side of Cheltenham Avenue (70 feet wide) at the distance of 259 and 1/8 of an inch Southeastwardly from the Southeasterly side of large Street (70 feet wide) OPA#621073900 IMPROVEMENTS: ROW 2 STY MASONRY Maria Gonzalez C.P. September Term, 2015 No. 01942 $154,836.75 Patrick J. Wesner, Esquire 1711-501 5278 W Jefferson St 52nd wd. 1,492 Sq. Ft. BRT#521029000 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Jessie D. Williams a/k/a Jesse D. Williams Deceased C.P. June Term, 2016 No. 02004 $111,448.44 Powers, Kirn & Associates, LLC 1711-502 2427 S Mildred St 39th wd. 700 Sq. Ft. BRT#393362600 IMPROVEMENTS: ROW 2 STY MASONRY Bernadino Varallo and Tricia Rossi C.P. March Term, 2017 No. 00525 $119,126.04 Milstead & Associates, LLC 1711-503 7043 Vandike St 41st wd. 2,000 Sq. Ft. BRT#412427500 IMPROVEMENTS: DET 2 STY MASONRY Sequiel Serrano C.P. December Term, 2014 No. 03647 $200,951.54 Milstead & Associates, LLC 1711-504 929 Carver St 35th wd. 943 Sq. Ft. BRT#351256700

IMPROVEMENTS: ROW B/ GAR 2 STY MASONRY Simon Rakhman C.P. January Term, 2017 No. 01870 $28,616.21 Milstead & Associates, LLC 1711-505 21 S 62nd St 62nd wd. 1,215 Sq. Ft. BRT#031186000 IMPROVEMENTS: ROW 2 STY MASONRY Herbert E. Lawrence, III a/k/a Herbert Lawrence a/k/a Herbert E. Lawrence C.P. August Term, 2016 No. 00063 $29,236.93 Milstead & Associates, LLC 1711-506 5515 Whitby Ave 51st wd. 1,280 Sq. Ft. BRT#513119000 IMPROVEMENTS: ROW 2 STY MASONRY James W. Brown, Jr. a/k/a James Brown C.P. December Term, 2016 No. 00640 $37,799.15 Milstead & Associates, LLC 1711-507 824 E Cornwall St 19134 33rd wd. Land: 819 Sq. Ft.; Improvement: 1,176 Sq. Ft. BRT#331116200 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE Brian Roseberry C.P. June Term, 2017 No. 01239 $62,901.26 Stern & Eisenberg PC 1711-508 2624 Brown St 19130 Row Brick Mason BRT#152247100 IMPROVEMENTS: COMMERCIAL/ COMMERCIAL MIXED USE PROPERTY Michael Suh C.P. October Term, 2016 No. 01414 $341,851.99 Robert W. Williams, Esquire 1711-509 5753 Cedar Ave 19143 ROW 2 STY MASONRY BRT#463045000 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL Jonathan Clark C.P. May Term, 2017 No. 01902 $102,048.83 Robert W. Williams, Esquire 1711-510 1811 Elston St 10th wd. (late 42nd wd.) Situated on the North Side of Elston Street (Forty feet wide) at the distance of two hundred eighty-one feet, five and one-half inches Eastward from the East side of 19th Street (Eighty feet wide) in the 10th (late Fortysecond) Ward of the City of Philadelphia. Containing in front or breadth on the said Elston St, Fifteen feet eight inches and extending of that width in length or depth North-ward between parallel lines at right angles to said Elston Street, seventy feet to the center of a certain twelve feet wide driveway which extends Eastward from Ninteenth Street to Eighteenth Street OPN# 101333700 The Estate of Evelyn Davis C.P. August Term, 2015 No. 03185 $70,890.03 Richard J. Nalbandian, III 1711-511 7309 Drexel Rd 34th wd. 1,466 Sq. Ft. BRT#344148600

IMPROVEMENTS: ROW B/ GAR 2 STY MASONRY Andre Shuler C.P. October Term, 2015 No. 01143 $181,929.02 Milstead & Associates, LLC 1711-512 74 W Rockland St 12th wd. 3,292 Sq. Ft. OPA#123035900 IMPROVEMENTS: ROW CONV/APT 3 STORY MASON Jermaine Stewart C.P. February Term, 2017 No. 007788 $58,664.87 $810.60 (interest from July 25, 2011, until sale, November 7, 2017 - $7.72 per diem Jill M. Fein, Esquire; Hill Wallack LLP 1711-513 1733 Stocker St 19145 26th wd. Land: 708 Sq. Ft.; Improvement: 1,134 Sq. Ft.; Total: 1,842 Sq. Ft. OPA#262307700 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Anthony Santosusso and Stephanie Santosusso C.P. February Term, 2016 No. 03788 $162,363.53 Richard M. Squire & Associates, LLC 1711-514 4410 Comly St 19135 55th wd. Land: 1,425 Sq. Ft.; Improvement: 1,282 Sq. Ft.; Total: 2,707 Sq. Ft. BRT#552004200 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Andrew A. Debona and Latina N. King C.P. October Term, 2016 No. 03522 $127,539.30 Richard M. Squire & Associates, LLC 1711-515 5937 N 11th St 19141 49th wd. 1,744 Sq. Ft. OPA#492240500 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Elvera R. Honore C.P. May Term, 2013 No. 01895 $155,845.09 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1711-516 12246 Sweet Briar Rd 19154-1838 66th wd. 1,152 Sq. Ft. OPA#66-3-177700 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Wilson Fuller a/k/a Wilson L. Fuller; Rozetta Fuller C.P. September Term, 2016 No. 02855 $317,303.97 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1711-517 6954 Marsden St 191351845 41st wd. 1,800 Sq. Ft. OPA#412374900 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Terry Hayes; Nichole Hayes f/k/a Nichole Burns C.P. February Term, 2017 No. 05429 $209,996.83 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1711-518 743 S 58th St 191432725 46th wd. 1,140 Sq. Ft. OPA#463283000 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Allen McCray C.P. April Term, 2013 No. 05096 $112,490.08 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP

1711-519 606 N 63rd St 34th wd. Beginning Point: Situate on the West side of 63rd Street at the distance of 48 feet North from the North side of Master Street OPA#344191400 IMPROVEMENTS: ROW 2 STY MASONRY Michael A. Stevens and LaToya Harrison Stevens C.P. October Term, 2016 No. 02372 $143,625.85 Patrick J. Wesner 1711-520

1711-529 5928 N Franklin St 19120-1313 61st wd. 1,140 Sq. Ft. OPA#612225200 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Karla Witherspoon C.P. January Term, 2017 No. 00581 $49,100.15 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1711-530 5627 N 11th St Unit 1 19141-3607 49th wd. 1,092 Sq. Ft. OPA#492238400 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Diane Whitehead a/k/a Diane Evans C.P. October Term, 2016 No. 01737 $75,584.12 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1711-531 256-258 E Allegheny Ave 19134 7th wd. Land: 1,280 Sq Ft, Improvement: 1,440 Sq Ft, Total: 2,720 Sq Ft OPA#882934003 IMPROVEMENTS: COMMERCIAL CruzLugo, LLC C.P. December Term, 2015 No. 02134 $476,736.79 Richard M. Squire & Associates, LLC 1711-532 6520 Tulip St 41st wd. 1,275 Sq. Ft. BRT#411432300 IMPROVEMENTS: ROW B/ GAR 2 STY MASONRY Green Tree Asset Management LLC C.P. February Term, 2017 No. 02763 $109,985.46 plus $3,231.72 (interest through 8/9/2017) plus $17.19 per day after 8/9/2017 Laurence A. Mester, Mester & Schwartz, P.C. 1711-533 9971 Bridle Rd 191151302 58th wd. 1,170 Sq. Ft. OPA#581236000 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Brian F. Dolan; Laura M. Dolan C.P. March Term, 2016 No. 00965 $194,554.66 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1711-534 908 N 63rd St 19151 34th wd. 4,520 Sq. Ft. OPA#344198700 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Duranton Dormeus and Ketleen Dormeus C.P. August Term, 2013 No. 00182 $217,317.27 Shapiro & DeNardo, LLC 1711-535 9315 Spicebush Ln 63rd wd. (formerly part of 57th wd.) BRT#632216400; PRCL#149N21-234 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Basem Hamad C.P. December Term, 2014 No. 00605 $394,364.28 Powers, Kirn & Associates, LLC 1711-536 1011 W Dakota St 191331522 37th wd. 1,176 Sq. Ft. OPA#371344500 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Andre Mitchell a/k/a Andre K. Mitchell C.P. August Term, 2014 No. 02693 $29,182.39

Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1711-537 1601 W 67th Ave 10th wd. 1,964 Sq. Ft. (land); 1,568 Sq. Ft. (improvement) OPA#101240900 IMPROVEMENTS: ROW B/ GAR 2 STY MASONRY Clarence Butler, Jr C.P. February Term, 2015 No. 01263 $57,688.09 Laurent W Metzler, Esq 1711-538 6113 Ross St 19144-1029 59th wd. (formerly 22nd wd.) 1,528 Sq. Ft. OPA#592271900 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Angelina Bell C.P. February Term, 2016 No. 03319 $63,877.10 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1711-539 3113 Cedar St 25th wd. 994 Sq. Ft. BRT#251426800 IMPROVEMENTS: ROW 2 STY MASONRY Green Tree Asset Management LLC C.P. February Term, 2017 No. 06148 $146,159.75 plus $20.82 per day after 2/10/2017 Laurence A. Mester, Mester & Schwartz, P.C. 1711-540 2535 S 10th St 39th wd. 870 Sq. Ft. (land); 1,318 Sq. Ft. (improvement) OPA#393492800 IMPROVEMENTS: ROW 2 STY MASONRY Clarence Butler, Jr C.P. January Term, 2015 No. 02882 $114,155.36 Laurent W Metzler, Esq 1711-541 5748 N 7th St 19120 61st wd. Land: 1,440 Sq. Ft.; Building Area: 1,164 Sq. Ft.; Row B/ Gar 2 Sty Masonry OPA#612-235400 IMPROVEMENTS: PROPERTY (NOT OWNER OCCUPIED) Liberated Property Holdings IV, LLC C.P. April Term, 2017 No. 03548 $106,811.01 plus interest at $19.45 per day after 7/17/2017 Nicholas D. Krawec, Esquire, BernsteinBurkley P.C. 1711-542 4136 Brown St 19104 6th wd. ROW 2 STY MASONRY; 1,700 Sq. Ft. BRT#061157200 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Charmayne Wilson, Known Surviving Heir of Rudell Wilson, Carolyn M. Lewis, Known Surviving Heir of Rudell Wilson, Harold Wilson, Known Surviving Heir of Rudell Wilson, Dwayne E Wilson, Known Surviving Heir of Rudell Wilson, Rhonda Wilson, Known Surviving Heir of Rudell Wilson, Larry Wilson, Known Surviving Heir of Rudell Wilson, Constance J. Wilson, Known Surviving Heir of Rudell Wilson, Charles R. Wilson, Known Surviving Heir of Rudell Wilson, Ralph R. Wilson, Known Surviving Heir of Rudell Wilson and Unknown Surviving Heirs of Rudell Wilson C.P. January Term,

1711-521 1711-522 200 N 65th St 34th wd. 2,500 Sq. Ft. BRT#343118500 IMPROVEMENTS: S/D CONV APT 2 STY MAS OTH Samir Mikal Hickson a/k/a Samir Hickson C.P. March Term, 2017 No. 01841 $178,427.79 Milstead & Associates, LLC 1711-523 1824 Pennington Rd 34th wd. 2,296 Sq. Ft. BRT#343332700 IMPROVEMENTS: ROW B/ GAR 2 STY MASONRY Jacqueline F. Fennal and Jeanine Fennal C.P. December Term, 2013 No. 02238 $202,385.85 Milstead & Associates, LLC 1711-524 3737 Lancaster Ave 24th wd. 1,640 Sq. Ft. BRT#871530180 IMPROVEMENTS: STR/ OFFô� 3 STY MASONRY Jeffrey Boyer, Deceased C.P. February Term, 2017 No. 04212 $156,507.52 Milstead & Associates, LLC 1711-525 403 W Wellens St 19120 42nd wd. 1,092 Sq. Ft. OPA#422238000 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Kevin P. Clark C.P. February Term, 2016 No. 04690 $39,419.04 Shapiro & DeNardo, LLC 1711-526 2124 Federal St 19146 36th wd. 1,044 Sq. Ft. BRT#361-045500; OPA# 361045500 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Bobby Johnson C.P. February Term, 2017 No. 07613 $194,674.73 Udren Law Offices, P.C. 1711-527 1700 Christian St 19146 30th wd. 2,388 Sq. Ft. BRT#301189200 Subject to Mortgage IMPROVEMENTS: COMMERCIAL PROPERTY Lurube Developers, LLC C.P. March Term, 2017 No. 02437 $369,810.29 Robert P. Johns III, Esquire; Klehr Harrison Harvey Branzburg LLP 1711-528 6534 N. Uber St 19138 50th wd. 1,080 Sq. Ft. OPA#102026200 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Barbara J. Crosby C.P. July Term, 2016 No. 03261 $55,930.45 Joseph R. Loverdi, Esquire

SHERIFF’S SALE

2017 No. 04465 $21,560.18 McCabe, Weisberg, & Conway, P.C. 1711-543 4155 Hellerman St 55th wd. 1,373.94 Sq. Ft. BRT#552112300; PRCL#144N9-165 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Victor Szarek, Deceased C.P. December Term, 2014 No. 00603 $88,295.27 Powers, Kirn & Associates, LLC 1711-544 6007 N. Camac St 19141 49th wd. Land: 2,268 Sq. Ft.; Improvement: 1,406 Sq. Ft. OPA#493167500 Subject to Rent IMPROVEMENTS: APT 2-4 UNITS, 2 STY MASON Clarence Butler, Jr C.P. January Term, 2015 No. 03403 $40,931.36 Laurent W Metzler, Esq 1711-545 2447 76th Ave 19150 50th wd. ROW B/GAR 2 STY MASONRY; 1,578 Sq. Ft. BRT#501414400 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING David P. McFarlin and Marlene Jones C.P. January Term, 2016 No. 02115 $143,497.33 McCabe, Weisberg, & Conway, P.C. 1711-546 424 Sepviva St 19125 18th wd. ROW 3 STY MASONRY; 1,050 Sq. Ft. BRT#181472400 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Dorothy E. Burns C.P. August Term, 2016 No. 01849 $195,814.43 McCabe, Weisberg, & Conway, P.C. 1711-547 5867 Upland Way 191313029 52nd wd. 1,280 Sq. Ft. OPA#522007700 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Nadine Elysee C.P. October Term, 2016 No. 03249 $98,584.45 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1711-548 1520 W Duncannon Ave 19141 17th wd. S/D W/B GAR 2 STY MASONRY; 1,856 Sq. Ft. BRT#171071200 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Lynell A. Anderson, Known Surviving Heir of Alvin L. Williams, Kingston Williams, Known Surviving Heir of Alvin L. Williams (a minor) and Unknown Surviving Heirs of Alvin L. Williams C.P. October Term, 2016 No. 02274 $57,789.11 McCabe, Weisberg, & Conway, P.C. 1711-549 2253 Friendship St 19149-1326 54th wd. 1,170 Sq. Ft. OPA#542125800 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Rigoberto Nunez C.P. October Term, 2016 No. 01741 $161,038.66 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1711-550 5908 Loretto Ave 191493705 53rd wd. 1,312

Sq. Ft. OPA#531308800 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Robert J. Sheppard a/k/a Robert J. Sheppard, Sr C.P. February Term, 2017 No. 06074 $85,654.95 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1711-551 1512 Roselyn St 191411907 17th wd. 1,200 Sq. Ft. OPA#171215600 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Maureen Hawthorne C.P. November Term, 2016 No. 01692 $120,529.68 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1711-552 7439 Walnut Ln a/k/a 7439 E Walnut Ln 19138 10th wd. 1,260 Sq. Ft. OPA#101204000 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Jarel W. Daniels C.P. February Term, 2017 No. 07607 $144,527.33 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1711-553 517 W Clapier St 191444835 13th wd. 2,303 Sq. Ft. OPA#133067300 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Darrin Molletta C.P. September Term, 2008 No. 01316 $69,919.09 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1711-554 4137 Whiting Pl 191542805 66th wd. 1,296 Sq. Ft. OPA#662596200 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Lauren E. Brophy; Christopher Brophy C.P. January Term, 2017 No. 00576 $114,898.87 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1711-555 5834 Florence Ave 19143-4530 3rd wd. 1,610 Sq. Ft. OPA#034070700 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Monica Exum, in Her Capacity as Administratrix and Heir of The Estate of Ronald Exum; Unknown heirs, successors, assigns, and all persons, firms, or associations claiming right, title, or interest from or under Ronald Exum, Deceased C.P. March Term, 2017 No. 00119 $57,064.16 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1711-556 1238 Wagner Ave 191412915 49th wd. 1,500 Sq. Ft. OPA#493016800 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Stephen Woods a/k/a Stephen C. Woods a/k/a Stephen Corey Woods C.P. July Term, 2016 No. 02000 $169,765.94 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1711-557 249-251 N 2nd St Unit 1R 19106-1304 5th wd. (formerly 88th wd.) 1,449 Sq. Ft. OPA#888030378

IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Sonia Chawla C.P. February Term, 2017 No. 05334 $412,885.49 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1711-558 1412 Wharton St 191464824 36th wd. 1,740 Sq. Ft. OPA#365340100 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Thelma Wright C.P. May Term, 2015 No. 02236 $290,479.85 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1711-559 2302 Faunce St 19152 56th wd. 3,081 Sq. Ft. BRT#561397500; OPA# 561397500 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Bruce Feldman, as Known Heir of Lillian Feldman; Richard Feldman, as Known Heir of Lillian Feldman; Sandra Boss, as Known Heir of Lillian Feldman; Unknown heirs, successors, assigns, and all persons, firms, or associations claiming right, title, or interest from or under Lillian Feldman C.P. March Term, 2017 No. 00019 $193,342.18 Udren Law Offices, P.C. 1711-560 6019 Hazelhurst St 19151 34th wd. ROW B/GAR 2 STY MASONRY; 1,560 Sq. Ft. BRT#342125000 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Gloria Bivins C.P. February Term, 2017 No. 05343 $105,991.35 McCabe, Weisberg, & Conway, P.C. 1711-561 2751 Pennsylvania Ave, Unit #B109 19130-1743 15th wd. 1,325 Sq. Ft. OPA#888151733 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Joseph A. Canuso C.P. May Term, 2009 No. 01765 $235,861.76 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1711-562 7554 Valley Ave 19128 21st wd. S/D W/B GAR 2 STY MASONRY; 1,666 Sq. Ft. BRT#214195700 Subject to Mortgage IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Anthony Antonucci and Kelly Antonucci C.P. October Term, 2016 No. 01848 $160,973.39 McCabe, Weisberg, & Conway, P.C. 1711-563 3835 Frankford Ave 45th wd. 2,083 Sq. Ft. BRT#452269810 IMPROVEMENTS: ROW W.DET GAR 2 STY MAS Eric Torres C.P. February Term, 2017 No. 03756 $95,565.30 Milstead & Associates, LLC 1711-564 1943 Plymouth St 19138 10th wd. 1,200 Sq. Ft. OPA#101320400 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Shelley Dixon C.P. October Term, 2015 No. 01963 $66,235.95 Shapiro & DeNardo, LLC

1711-565 6218 Old York Rd 19141 17th wd. ROW B/GAR 2 STY MASONRY; 1,584 Sq. Ft. BRT#172029000 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Tonya R. Belton, Known Surviving Heir of Thomas Kevin Belton and Unknown Surviving Heirs of Thomas Kevin Belton C.P. December Term, 2016 No. 00690 $282,647.19 McCabe, Weisberg, & Conway, P.C. 1711-566 5749 N Camac St 19141 49th wd. ROW B/GAR 2 STY MASONRY; 1,226 Sq. Ft. BRT#493162200 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Bruce Gant C.P. February Term, 2017 No. 03840 $125,007.92 McCabe, Weisberg, & Conway, P.C. 1711-567 5652 N Lawrence St 19120 61st wd. ROW 2 STY MASONRY; 1,128 Sq. Ft. BRT#612339300 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Keith A. Baker, Executor of the Estate of Bertha Wise C.P. February Term, 2016 No. 03838 $64,766.70 McCabe, Weisberg, & Conway, P.C. 1711-568 312 Mifflin St 191481821 39th wd. 888 Sq. Ft. OPA#392000800 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Lisa Ann Ciaston, in Her Capacity as Heir of Michael Burke a/k/a Michael P. Burke, Deceased; Unknown heirs, successors, assigns, and all persons, firms, or associations claiming right, title, or interest from or under Michael Burke, a/k/a Michael P. Burke, Deceased C.P. June Term, 2012 No. 03168 $64,259.89 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1711-569 5949 Bingham St 19120 35th wd. 990 Sq. Ft. BRT#352311700 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE Jennifer Wagner, as known heir to the estate of Francis A. Wagner, Jr. a/k/a Estate of Francis Wagner and Mary Wagner, as known heir to the estate of Francis A. Wagner, Jr. a/k/a Estate of Francis Wagner and Unknown Heirs, Executors and Devisees of the Estate of Francis A. Wagner, Jr. a/k/a Estate of Francis Wagner C.P. July Term, 2015 No. 00886 $89,362.74 Stern & Eisenberg PC 1711-570 8218 Michener Ave 19150-1704 50th wd. 2,620 Sq. Ft. BRT#501131000 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE Grady Flood C.P. January Term, 2017 No. 00606 $39,732.91 Stern & Eisenberg

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1711-571 6232 Mershon St 19149 62nd wd. 1,104 Sq. Ft. OPA#621576600 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Maribel Sosa C.P. September Term, 2015 No. 02747 $143,324.26 KML Law Group, P.C. 1711-572A 1825 S. Cecil St 40th wd. 15’x53’ BRT#401029800 IMPROVEMENTS: ROW, 2 STORY MASONRY Mary M. Robinson Smalley C.P. April Term, 2009 No. 01587 $59,850.71 Jay E. Kivitz, Esq. 1711-572B 1827 S. Cecil St 40th wd. 15’x53’ BRT#401029900 IMPROVEMENTS: ROW 2 STORY MASONRY Mary M. Robinson Smalley C.P. April Term, 2009 No. 01587 $59,850.71 Jay E. Kivitz, Esq. 1711-573 4432 N Marshall St 19140 43rd wd. 720 Sq. Ft. OPA#433298500 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Gwendolyn Rogers C.P. January Term, 2017 No. 03206 $47,188.89 KML Law Group, P.C. 1711-574 6144 Lebanon Ave 19151 34th wd. 4,445 Sq. Ft. OPA#342126600 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY James Lee Wright a/k/a James Wright C.P. February Term, 2017 No. 02745 $97,762.06 KML Law Group, P.C. 1711-575 1165 Anchor St 19124 62nd wd. 1,277 Sq. Ft. OPA#621069700 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Raheem Furson C.P. October Term, 2015 No. 02591 $104,224.42 KML Law Group, P.C. 1711-576 1911 Medary Ave 19141 17th wd. 1,140 Sq. Ft. OPA#171317800 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Edna Ruth Northcutt C.P. February Term, 2017 No. 07140 $79,570.57 KML Law Group, P.C. 1711-577A 7618 Ogontz Ave 19150 50th wd. Front: 18.91’x Depth: 120.00’; 2,269 Sq. Ft. OPA#871231450 Subject to Mortgage Phili Equities, LLC C.P. March Term, 2016 No. 01889 $352,000.00 Edward J. Hayes, Esquire; Fox Rothschild LLP 1711-577B 7620-24 Ogontz Ave 19150 50th wd. Front: 38.62’x Depth 120.00’; 4,634 Sq. Ft. OPA#882016110 Subject to Mortgage Phili Equities, LLC C.P. March Term, 2016 No. 01889 $352,000.00 Edward J. Hayes, Esquire; Fox Rotschild LLP

SHERIFF’S SALE 1711-577C-D 7625 Ogontz Ave 19150 50th wd. Front: 24.00’ x Depth: 97.50’; 2,340 Sq. Ft. OPA#882924875 Subject to Mortgage Phili Equities, LLC C.P. March Term, 2016 No. 01889 $352,000.00 Edward J. Hayes, Esquire; Fox Rothschild LLP 1711-578 1221 N 53rd St 19131 44th wd. 1,155 Sq. Ft. OPA#442319400 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Lester Young and Shirley Young C.P. October Term, 2016 No. 01422 $74,506.97 KML Law Group, P.C. 1711-579 3322 Bowman St 19129 38th wd. 1,688 Sq. Ft. OPA#382089100 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Sarah Heiler-Jones and Bruce Jones C.P. September Term, 2015 No. 01107 $250,369.15 KML Law Group, P.C. 1711-580 7559 Sherwood Rd 19151 34th wd. 1,868 Sq. Ft. OPA#343245500 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Lynette Ford C.P. February Term, 2016 No. 03630 $101,183.99 KML Law Group, P.C. 1711-581 6739 Torresdale Ave 19135 41st wd. 2,138 Sq. Ft. OPA#412411700 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Marlene Jenkins C.P. October Term, 2016 No. 02898 $147,762.04 KML Law Group, P.C. 1711-582 3973 Lankenau Ave 19131 52nd wd. 2,100 Sq. Ft. OPA#521437600 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Kristine F. Peart a/k/a Kristine F. Ponds C.P. January Term, 2016 No. 02183 $136,765.67 KML Law Group, P.C. 1711-583 5444 Catharine St a/k/a 5444 Catherine St 19143 46th wd. 1,503 Sq. Ft. OPA#463103000 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Clarence Henderson and Charlene Parmenter a/k/a Charlene D. Parmenter C.P. April Term, 2016 No. 00722 $119,661.88 KML Law Group, P.C. 1711-584 4814 N Gransback St 19120 42nd wd. ROW B/GAR 2 STY MASONRY; 1,200 Sq. Ft. BRT#421502500 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Donnaleen Stover, Known Surviving Heir of Stella Stover, Deceased Mortgagor and Real Owner, Kenneth N. Stover, Known Surviving Heir of Stella Stover, Deceased Mortgagor and Real Owner, Samuel Stover, Known

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Surviving Heir of Stella Stover, Deceased Mortgagor and Real Owner, Kerry Stover, Known Surviving Heir of Stella Stover, Deceased Mortgagor and Real Owner, Kevin Raymond Stover, Known Surviving Heir of Stella Stover, Deceased Mortgagor and Real Owner, Tyrone Stover, Known Surviving Heir of Stella Stover, Deceased Mortgagor and Real Owner, Bernice Hines, Known Surviving Heir of Stella Stover, Deceased Mortgagor and Real Owner, Paul Stover, Known Surviving Heir of Stella Stover, Deceased Mortgagor and Real Owner and Unknown Surviving Heirs of Stella Stover, Deceased Mortgagor and Real Owner C.P. January Term, 2016 No. 01252 $39,744.93 McCabe, Weisberg, & Conway, P.C. 1711-585 7349 Central Ave 19111 63rd wd. 6,325 Sq. Ft. OPA#631062800 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Karen C. Morrissey C.P. September Term, 2011 No. 02007 $244,355.84 KML Law Group, P.C. 1711-586 169 Larkspur St 191162701 58th wd. 1,732 Sq. Ft. OPA#582270500 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Jay Lipschutz a/k/a Jay A. Lipschutz; Linda Smith a/k/a Linda S. Smith C.P. March Term, 2017 No. 00684 $169,277.73 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1711-587 67 Bonnie Gellman Ct Unit 67 a/k/a 67 Bonnie Gellman Ct Unit D-67 a/k/a 67 Bonnie Gellman Ct Fountain Pointe Condo 19114 57th wd. 1,159 Sq. Ft. OPA#888570334 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Brennan M. Shapiro C.P. February Term, 2017 No. 03490 $103,354.41 KML Law Group, P.C. 1711-588 148 Osborn St 19128 21st wd. 1,110 Sq. Ft. OPA#213041400 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Gerald F. Melusky, Sr. C.P. March Term, 2017 No. 00387 $123,002.59 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1711-589 2512 S Lloyd St 19142 40th wd. 1,120 Sq. Ft. OPA#404016300 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Rodney C. Bowen C.P. February Term, 2013 No. 01986 $62,081.11 KML Law Group, P.C. 1711-590 341 E Albanus St 191203505 42nd wd. 1,188 Sq. Ft. OPA#421157300 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Elliot E. Mcintyre C.P. January Term, 2017 No. 00577 $16,639.11 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP

1711-591 135 W Pomona St 191440000 59th wd. 1,173 Sq. Ft. OPA#593100300 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Maureen J. Mcleod C.P. October Term, 2015 No. 03497 $111,353.49 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1711-592 2352 77th Ave 19150 50th wd. 1,920 Sq. Ft. OPA#501417900 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Marcelle W. McKeiver Solely in Her Capacity as Heir of Marcellous W. Matthews, Jr., Deceased C.P. January Term, 2017 No. 00304 $141,853.90 KML Law Group, P.C. 1711-593 3927 Elsinore St 19124 33rd wd. 939 Sq. Ft. OPA#332217600 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Syreeta Lugo C.P. January Term, 2016 No. 02660 $125,677.77 KML Law Group, P.C. 1711-594 7673 Overbrook Ave 19151 34th wd. 1,778 Sq. Ft. OPA#343260300 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Nicole A. Kinsey C.P. July Term, 2016 No. 03022 $122,222.64 KML Law Group, P.C. 1711-595 4400 Teesdale St 41st wd. 2,113 Sq. Ft. BRT#412090700 IMPROVEMENTS: APT 2-4 UNITS 2 STY MASON Carol Fahy a/k/a Carol Fahey C.P. September Term, 2015 No. 04226 $116,676.37 Milstead & Associates, LLC 1711-596 7240 Shalkop St 19128 21st wd. S/D W/B GAR 2 STY MASONRY; 1,680 Sq. Ft. BRT#214158700 Subject to Mortgage IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Frank Sciarra, Known Surviving Heir of Margaret M. Sciarra, Concetta Sulkowski, Known Surviving Heir of Margaret M. Sciarra, Susan Moderski, Known Surviving Heir of Margaret M. Sciarra, James Sciarra, Known Surviving Heir of Margaret M. Sciarra and Unknown Surviving Heirs of Margaret M. Sciarra C.P. August Term, 2016 No. 04577 $234,609.79 McCabe, Weisberg, & Conway, P.C. 1711-597 4710 Warrington Ave 19143-3505 46th wd. 2,700 Sq. Ft. OPA#461101200 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Charo Monique French; Wanda Brown C.P. April Term, 2016 No. 03462 $367,019.45 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1711-598 1122 S 9th St 2nd wd. 733 Sq. Ft. BRT#882917141 IMPROVEMENTS: RESTRNT W/O BAR MASONRY Gabriel Bravo and Guadalupe Bravo C.P. June Term, 2015 No. 00453 $105,613.62 Milstead & Associates, LLC

1711-599 5140 Cedar Ave 46th wd. On South side of Cedar Ave; Front: 15 feet; Depth: 115 feet OPA#462055000 IMPROVEMENTS: SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE Donald Norton, in his capacity as surviving heir of Dorothy Stewart, deceased, Warren Stewart, in his capacity as surviving heir of Dorothy Stewart, deceased, Unknown Surviving Heirs of Dorothy Stewart, deceased C.P. October Term, 2015 No. 03180 $52,690.39 Stephen M. Hladik, Esq. 1711-600 2555 S Massey St a/k/a 2555 Massey St 19142-2122 40th wd. 1,018 Sq. Ft. OPA#406115300 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Bernice L. Townsend C.P. April Term, 2017 No. 03704 $52,329.77 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1711-601 11997 Dumont Rd 191162322 58th wd. 2,365 Sq. Ft. OPA#582392100 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Thomas P. George; Suja Thomas C.P. September Term, 2015 No. 00595 $420,072.25 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1711-602 7266 N 21st St 50th wd. On Westerly side of Twenty-First Street; Front: 15 feet 4 inches; Depth: 118 feet OPA#101188500 IMPROVEMENTS: SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE Wayne G. Andrews C.P. December Term, 2015 No. 02616 $116,758.02 Stephen M. Hladik, Esq. 1711-603 6022 N Water St a/k/a 6022 Water St 19120-2015 61st wd. 1,224 Sq. Ft. OPA#612485300 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Howard G. Palmer C.P. March Term, 2016 No. 03388 $102,856.78 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1711-604 6540 Marsden St 19135 41st wd. 1,260 Sq. Ft. OPA#411258100 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Susan Henriques Solely in Her Capacity as Heir of Thomas A. Reed, Deceased, Michael Reed Solely in His Capacity as Heir of Thomas A. Reed, Deceased, Thomas Reed Solely in His Capacity as Heir of Thomas A. Reed, Deceased, William Reed Solely in His Capacity as Heir of Thomas A. Reed, Deceased and Catherine Rosati Solely in Her Capacity as Heir of Thomas A. Reed, Deceased C.P. August Term, 2017 No. 00770 $93,124.96 KML Law Group, P.C. 1711-605 6243 N. Woodstock St 50th wd. On Easterly side of Woodstock Street; Front: 15 feet 3 inches; Depth: 76 feet OPA#172395600 Subject to Mortgage IMPROVEMENTS: SINGLE

FAMILY RESIDENCE Wanda Shuler C.P. February Term, 2017 No. 00172 $65,486.50 Stephen M. Hladik, Esq. 1711-606 1947 Bridge St 191242126 62nd wd. 1,440 Sq. Ft. OPA#622117400 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Lillian Ford C.P. February Term, 2016 No. 02014 $87,055.39 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1711-607 2860 Jasper St 191343539 25th wd. 1,130 Sq. Ft. OPA#252536200 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Zoraida Rios C.P. May Term, 2015 No. 03111 $24,889.37 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1711-608 1206 Stirling St 35th wd. On Southwesterly side of Stirling Street; Front: 16 feet; Depth: 109 feet OPA#531048600 Subject to Mortgage IMPROVEMENTS: SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE Delroy Morris and Tara Felder C.P. May Term, 2016 No. 01766 $101,705.71 Stephen M. Hladik, Esq. 1711-609 926 Afton St 191113208 63rd wd. 2,080 Sq. Ft. OPA#631193600 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Abdul Aziz Ghafary a/k/a Abdul A. Ghafary; Abdul Satar Ghafary C.P. March Term, 2017 No. 00599 $158,845.80 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1711-610 10616 Evans St 191163910 58th wd. 1,720 Sq. Ft. OPA#582601700 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Karen Wright, in Her Capacity as Heir of Robert P. Magyar, Deceased; Richard Magyar, in His Capacity as Heir of Robert P. Magyar, Deceased; David Magyar, in His Capacity as Hier of Robert P. Magyar, Deceased; Unknown heirs, successors, assigns, and all persons, firms, or associations claiming right, title, or interest from or under Robert P. Magyar, Deceased C.P. November Term, 2016 No. 02861 $213,042.61 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1711-611 3412 Saint Vincent St 19149-1626 55th wd. 1,480 Sq. Ft. OPA#551438400 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Kevin M. Rawley; Donnamarie Mulholland C.P. March Term, 2017 No. 00122 $136,305.40 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1711-612 12032 Tyrone Rd 191541829 66th wd. 1,360 Sq. Ft. OPA#663270800 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY William E. Boehmer; Theresa Boehmer C.P. September Term,

2015 No. 00009 $179,147.10 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1711-613 7128 Ogontz Ave 19138 10th wd. 2,280 Sq. Ft. OPA#102016200 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Mary Morrast a/k/a Mary E. Morrast C.P. February Term, 2017 No. 07736 $118,817.70 KML Law Group, P.C. 1711-614 5915 N 21st St 191382921 17th wd. 1,120 Sq. Ft. OPA#172442200 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Salifou Camara; Guerda Mertilien C.P. February Term, 2017 No. 02497 $73,666.98 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1711-615 1108 W Lindley St a/k/a 1108 Lindley Ave 19141 49th wd. 2,090 Sq. Ft. OPA#491150400 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Lisshon Brown C.P. July Term, 2017 No. 00960 $154,854.46 KML Law Group, P.C. 1711-616 5630 Hunter St 19131-3403 4th wd. OPA#043192700 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Donna Clay, in Her Capacity as Heir of Mildred L. Clay, Deceased; Unknown heirs, successors, assigns, and all persons, firms, or associations claiming right, title, or interest from or under Mildred L. Clay, Deceased C.P. July Term, 2016 No. 02896 $44,357.65 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1711-617 6526-28 Elmwood Ave 19142 STORE AND OFFICES 1 STORY MASONRY BRT#882061560 IMPROVEMENTS: COMMERCIAL/COMMERCIAL MIXED USE PROPERTY Mary K. Zou C.P. January Term, 2016 No. 02326 $145,071.49 Robert W. Williams, Esquire 1711-618 8345 Algon Ave 191520000 56th wd. 1,066 Sq. Ft. OPA#562327157 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Gary C. Preslar; Donna M. Presla a/k/a Donna M. Presslar a/k/a Donna M. Preslar C.P. January Term, 2017 No. 03795 $152,872.68 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1711-619 1830 W Erie Ave 191403523 13th wd. 2,475 Sq. Ft. OPA#131048600 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Kevin R. Hudson C.P. March Term, 2009 No. 03235 $38,113.60 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1711-620 5761 Stewart St 191313419 4th wd. 1,024 Sq. Ft. OPA#043218200 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY

Mary M. Brown C.P. March Term, 2016 No. 00247 $29,676.20 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1711-621 4054 Aldine St 191363907 41st wd. 1,126 Sq. Ft. OPA#412110400 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Henry Charles Alphin, Jr a/k/a Henry C. Alphin Jr; Kristin Hope Wilson C.P. October Term, 2016 No. 00045 $81,086.14 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1711-622 2304 N Myrtlewood St 19132-3421 28th wd. 840 Sq. Ft. OPA#282048700 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Theresa M. Stokes C.P. September Term, 2016 No. 01940 $46,065.95 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1711-623 7134 Erdrick St 191351013 41st wd. 1,290 Sq. Ft. OPA#412245400 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Lou Ann Feuerstein C.P. February Term, 2016 No. 00874 $198,159.25 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1711-624 7122 Rutland St 191491115 54th wd. 1,272 Sq. Ft. OPA#542159400 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Frantz Alvarez C.P. January Term, 2017 No. 02705 $50,166.13 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1711-625 3131 N 28th St 19132 38th wd. BRT#381258500 Robert T. Harvin, only heir, and as administrator for The Estate of Robert T. Ensley and Unknown heirs, successors, assigns, and all persons, firms, or associations claiming right, title, or interest from or under Robert T. Ensley, deceased C.P. November Term, 2014 No. 00510 $37,159.78 Emmanuel J. Argentieri, Esquire 1711-626 3347 Kayford Cir 19114 58th wd. 1,756 Sq. Ft. OPA#661117900 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING John S. Connolly, Jr. C.P. November Term, 2016 No. 02782 $145,125.14 Joseph R. Loverdi, Esquire 1711-627 7642 Fairfield St 19152 64th wd. 1,552 Sq. Ft. OPA#641014000 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Andrea Amodei C.P. February Term, 2017 No. 04524 $210,493.23 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP

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Cocktails With a Kick Starfinder Foundation fund raiser benefits soccer programs By HughE Dillon Cozen O’Connor hosted “Cocktails with a Kick” which raised funds for Starfinder Foundation earlier this month. Since 2002, Starfinder’s soccer, educational, and personal development programs have been inspiring young people from underserved communities to achieve success both on and off the field. Starfinder helps youth become healthier, more successful in school, and prepared for life through soccer-based after-school and summer programs. Guests enjoyed cocktails and light bites while mingling and learning about the Starfinder program.

1. Silent auction items included professional soccer jerseys. 2. Heike Sullivan, David Caycedo, and Melvin Brown. 3. Bridget Welz, Philadelphia Union, Samantha Swerdloff, Starfinder and Kate Sandy, Starfinder. 4. Michael Ciesielka, Evie Greenberg and Howard Greenberg. 5. Heidi Warren, Matt Smith, and Bob Strohm. 6. Larry Sullivan, David Caycedo, and Chris Branscome. Photos by HughE Dillon.

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any pre-season high school basketball events have taken place this fall. On Oct. 14 and 15, at the Black Cager Classic at Girard College, Liberty City Press went to see the talent first hand. Top national teams collided with our area’s top teams making for an exceptionally fun showcase. Current NBA guard Maalik Wayns (Houston Rockets), and former NBAers: DaJuan Wagner (Cleveland), Marc Jackson (76ers), Lynn Greer (Milwaukee) and 7-foot 7-inch Romanian Gheorghe Muresan , (Washington) joined many former top college players and top AAU coaches on the East Coast to witness the event. “I couldn’t be happier with the way things went,” said Delgreco Wilson, organizer of the event. “The games were good, people had a good time, and coaches and players told me they wanted to come back.” Many of LCP’s top-rated teams competed. This season’s rosters are arguably the best teams this area has seen for decades. LCP predicts that 35 area schools have the talent to legitimately win league, city, district, or state titles. One of those teams, Roman Catholic, is a team that got bumped in the first round of the PIAA 6A state tournament last year. But the Cahillites now possess the most talent of any area team with the possible exceptions of Westtown and Imhotep Charter. It is one of 10 teams that can compete for a Catholic League title. Coach Matt Griffin has four Division I players, the most highly touted

being Lynn Greer III, son and namesake of the former Temple great. He is recognized as a top 30 sophomore in the country. “I definitely see all these good teams in our league and it is very exciting and we are looking forward to the challenge of the season,” Greer said. “I think it is the best league in the whole country. I really think we are the best team. We have the best and most talent. But we also have to do it together, and blend as a team, and show it on the court. I know that Neumann-Goretti and Archbishop Wood played for the title last year in the Catholic League, but I really think many people see us as the team to beat. I know I am going to do everything I can to make it happen. We have a lot of big goals for the season.” Greer’s team went 2-1 in the Black Cager Classic, losing by one point to St. Frances of Maryland on Oct. 14. “Everyone is going to learn to play with each other and our roles better as the season starts. We are relatively young and still a little new to each other. I love playing with these guys. We all play hard and unselfishly.” Greer said he learned everything about hoops from his father, who was a quiet but efficient and crafty star who led Temple to the Elite Eight in 1999 and 2001, and made it to the pros, mostly in Europe, where he earned huge contracts in Greece and other countries. “I think I am a combination guard,” said Greer, who can score and pass equally well. “I have to work on my shot and defense. My dad is a [calming influence] but he really has been encouraging and supportive.” If Roman wins a Catholic League title, that means it will outlast Neumann,

Archbishop Wood (last year’s league, city, and 5A state champs), St. Joseph’s Prep, La Salle, Archbishop Ryan, Archbishop Carroll and upstart Bonner-Prendergast to name a few. Wood senior star Tyree Pickron, a recent Quinnipiac commit, thinks good things will be full steam ahead for his team, too, despite the loss of Villanova signee Colin Gillespie. “It’s definitely very possible that we can be better than last year,” he said. “We have the right pieces and a great coaching staff to do so, but being better is not our goal. It’s repeating everything that our team did in 2017.” Pickron, who led his team to wins in the Warm-Up — another event the same weekend — as well as the Cager Classic, will see his role heighten in 2018. “My role is changing a little, just taking that leadership role with my fellow seniors and working on being a playmaker for other guys this year. That is something that has me excited.” Pickron is also excited and relieved to have made his college decision already. He earned a full scholarship to the small Connecticut University at the end of the summer. “It feels great to commit,” he said. “Especially to a coach like [former Villanova assistant] Baker Dunleavy and the great coaching staff he has. I am looking forward to playing for him.” But first, he is thinking about the season ahead. “Every team’s key to success is different,” he said. “Ours is the brotherly bond we have, from the first guy to the last guy. I feel all those guys are my family and that’s how we treat each other and that’s the culture we have, and that’s why we win.”

Jayre Davis, 15, of Sanford, Delaware is a 6’6’’ shooting guard and a member of Team USA 16U basketball. Photographed at Black Cager Fall Classic at Girard College. Photo by Sarah J. Glover.

The newest area star is Bonner-Prendergast guard Isaiah Wong, a 6’3” junior who is a top 50 player in his class. His transfer to Bonner had made the team a legitimate and instant contender. He averaged over 20 points in 4 games over that Oct. 13-15 weekend at two events. He played for Notre Dame Prep in New Jersey the past two seasons. “It’s a lot different here,” he said. “There’s just great basketball and camps and clinics and events everywhere. I’m aware I am playing in what may be the top league around. There are so many great players everywhere. It’s very exciting.” Wong said he enjoys the attention that has come his way and says most of it is probably his ability to have a mid-range game, which is considered a lost art Continued on page 2

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insurance for low-income children 18 and under. Pennsylvania spent about $48.5 million to support CHIP last year. About 177,000 children are served in Pennsylvania. H.B. 1388’s main purpose is to continue state CHIP funding for another two years. Without its passage, funding would end in December. On Oct. 18, during a state Senate Banking and Insurance Committee meeting, Sen. Donald C. White (R) introduced his initial amendment to H.B. 1388, banning state funding for all trans-related health services within CHIP. At that meeting, all five Democratic state senators voted against the amendment in a 10-5 vote. But in a follow-up vote to release the bill from the committee, only state Sen. Lawrence M. Farnese Jr. (D) voted against its

release. On Oct. 24, during a full state Senate session, White introduced an alternate amendment that only bans funding for gender-confirmation surgery, which was approved by a vote of 32-18. State Sen. Sharif Street (D) voted against White’s Oct. 24 amendment. “The only thing this bill does is send a message to trans kids that they’re not as good as other kids,” Street told PGN. “That’s not right and that’s why I opposed it. Not to mention it’s also in violation of federal law and could jeopardize funding for all children in the state’s CHIP program.” Shortly before White’s Oct. 24 amendment, Pennsylvania Youth Congress sponsored an event in the state Capitol Rotunda. Numerous participants denounced H.B. 1388. Trans man Noah Thompson

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Liaison and, the week prior, Woodbury Police Department announced a new LGBTQ Liaison Initiative. “I put it that we need to build the resume of the city,” Doran recalled telling Mayor Jessica Floyd at an initial meeting earlier this year about building a foundation to promote LGBT progress in Woodbury. “We can’t just open our doors and say, ‘We love LGBTQ people.’ We want LGBTQ people to come here, open businesses in an area where they know they’ll be accepted, they’ll be safe and they can be a real part of the community.” Efforts like the police-liaison program are key to such messaging, he noted. “Having a police liaison lets people know that, if there is a problem, there’s someone there to address it and that there are people within the department who understand them and relate to the community.”

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called the bill “cruel and unusual,” and said it would contribute to increased suicides among trans youths. Trans woman Jenny Cory noted that “being a minority doesn’t make someone any less of a citizen.” Deb Toothman, parent of a trans child, added, “This must stop. No child should be treated as less than they are. Transgender is not a choice and neither is health care.” Nicole Miller, who lost a son to suicide, said: “We need growth and understanding from our legislators. These are our kids and we will fight like hell for them.” Trans woman Ciora Thomas posed, “Why are politicians making decisions without trans people in the room? We need more inclusivity. Let’s keep on the good fight of protecting our trans community.” Sarah Boateng, a state health

Doran said Floyd pitched the idea to Chief of Police Tom Ryan. “[Ryan] was just on it after that. He was like, ‘We’re doing it; it’s the right thing to do.’” Ryan volunteered to serve as a liaison, as did Captain Kelli Marro. “The next thing I know, it’s on their website, they made up a logo. It was amazing,” Doran said. The response from the entire Woodbury community has been encouraging, noted Doran, a government contractor who is pursuing his MBA at Rutgers University. He grew up in Woodbury, moved away for 25 years and came back in 2015. LGBT acceptance wasn’t a topic much addressed in the town in the ’90s, Doran noted, but when he launched Woodbury Community Pride in April, he was pleasantly surprised by the warm welcome. “We started off as a way to promote

official, read a message from Gov. Tom Wolf, in which he vowed to veto H.B. 1388 if it reached his desk with the Oct. 18 anti-trans language. After the event, participants visited the offices of various state senators. An estimated 800 children in Pennsylvania are receiving trans-related medical services but it’s not clear how many of them are enrolled in CHIP. In an interview with PGN, Dane E. Menkin, a nurse practitioner at Mazzoni Center, commended Wolf for vowing to veto H.B. 1388 if it reached his desk with the Oct. 18 anti-trans language. As a clinician at Mazzoni, Menkin provides services to numerous trans children. “Plain and simple, this is the wrong place for legislators to meddle,” Menkin told PGN.

social acceptance and economic development, and it really just took off,” he said. “Our business owners, citizens and leadership in Woodbury have been more than ready to help.” The group staged a number of events to commemorate Pride Month in June, during which the town unfurled rainbow banners on Broad Street. Town officials issued a Pride proclamation, and county, state and federal representatives also followed suit. The city conducted diversity training for employees, and Doran said more are expected in the future. Newer businesses like Tiki Tiki Board Games and Eight & Sand have jumped in to host WCP events, and longtime community staples like Edward’s Hairstyling and the law office of Michael Romano have also been strong supporters. Doran said Romano and WCP plan to work together for a program on transgender rights.

“This is something that needs to be done privately between parents, children and health-care providers. So I commend Gov. Wolf for his ongoing support of the LGBT community as a whole and, with regard to this bill, the trans community specifically.” Trans attorney Julie Chovanes echoed Menkin’s sentiments. “We appreciate the governor’s recognition that trans rights are basic human rights,” Chovanes said in an email. “As the governor should know — at least since the commonwealth settled our lawsuit against Pennsylvania for trans rights under Medicaid, which eliminated the prior ban against trans care — trans discrimination is illegal, and any attempt to discriminate against us again as in H.B. 1388 would be found to be willful discrimination, with attendant enhanced damages and other relief.” n

Economic development will also be an aim of the group, with future sessions led by LGBT business owners about making town businesses more inclusive. The group also just applied for a grant to stage an event next LGBT History Month in partnership with the Woodbury Public Library. “We’re fully immersed with the community in all aspects: education, business, legal,” Doran said. “We just want to keep on that path of making people aware, being visible and working with the city. “I could not be more proud of my little hometown,” he added. “It’s such a small town and these people are your family. They taught me everything I knew about what a community is and how to treat people in a community, so it’s great to come back and have the opportunity to pay it forward and hope we can make a better life for everybody. Seeing the good that we’re doing taking hold is just amazing.” n

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& Margaret Cho gets ‘Fresh’ on new tour By Larry Nichols larry@epgn.com Out comedian, actor and activist Margaret Cho has always been up-close and personal with what she talks about live on stage, mining her struggles and experiences for the hilarious stories she shares. But for her latest tour, the comedy veteran is going even deeper. Titled “Fresh off the Bloat,” Cho delves into the topics of being fresh off drugs and drinking, as well as suicide, addiction, abuse and activism. “It’s a play on words,” Cho said about the tour’s name. “I love a pun. It’s a play on the name of the series ‘Fresh off the Boat.’ But it’s also it about the bloated nature of politics and everything that is happening. It’s so crazy right now. There are so many things in the show that are about dead, bloated stuff.” The tenor of the country gives her plenty of

material to put together what Cho promises to be her sickest show to date. And as anybody who’s seen her live before can tell you, that’s really saying something. “As Americans, we’ve never sunk so low. It’s sickening and it’s really crazy. I’m not sure what the outcome will be but we’ve got to have some sense of hope or some sense of feeling like we’re going to survive this.” So we had to ask if Cho, unlike some us, still has faith is this entity known as America. “We are still a great place,” she said. “I really want to never try to give up on us. You never want to give up on America. You want to try and see this through.” We’ll take her word for it but it’s hard right now. Politicians can say anything they want with little or no consequence, but when comedians, athletes and musicians say something, the pitchforks and torches immediately come out.

Cho agreed that these are uncertain times for outspoken artists and performers. “People are really scared,” she said. “I think people get offended so fast, which is crazy because we have such an offensive president. With Kathy Griffin doing that decapitated-head thing, which I though was very TBT French Revolution of her … She’s so great. I think she’s really special and really funny and really right. There’s a lot of crazy stuff that we have to address and deal with. We can’t be so quick to be offended.” Speaking of Griffin — who faced intense backlash from politicians, news organizations and venues alike over a controversial photo of her holding what looked like the severed head of Donald Trump — Cho said she didn’t think Griffin’s move was out of bounds. “I don’t think they understand and I also don’t think it’s offensive,” she said about the controversy. “I think what’s more offensive is this crazy talk of a wall that they’re going to

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build. [Trump’s] making all these crazy statements, whether it’s about trans people or the military or about women or grabbing pussies; that’s far more offensive than a Photoshop thing. It’s really sickening and it’s a crazy double standard that we allow so much awful stuff from Donald Trump but you want to limit the language of other people. People have a right to their opinions and to protest the way they want to.” Cho has often talked frankly, and rather fondly, about drugs and alcohol in her comedy in the past. So we had to ask if performing sober is going to have an effect on her style and sense of humor. “It makes you sharper,” Cho said about performing sober. “It makes you adept at writing. The technicality of it, you just feel better. There’s no comparison. It’s so much better now. I can’t even believe I was not doing it like this the first time. It’s really about finding a sense of peace, and PAGE 24

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“You feel so exotic,” she said about performing overseas. “I love it. You feel like Josephine Baker or Ella Fitzgerald. It’s not like I have to go outside of America because I’m not understood here. I am understood here; it’s more like comedy and the world has become a lot smaller because of the Internet and how we consume entertainment. So it’s a very different time. The frame of reference we have about everything is the same.” Cho has incorporated her musical projects into some of her recent tours but said you probably won’t see her singing or playing guitar on this go-round. “There’s so much comedy material on this tour that there’s not much of a chance to [play music],” she said. “But I always love to make music. This time it’s a little bit crazy, but I will come back with that later.” One thing is for sure: If Cho does run afoul of anybody’s sensibilities with her jokes on this new tour, there won’t be any backpedaling or apologizing. “I think you have to just go down swinging, even if you’re wrong,” she said. “You have to back up your beliefs by continuing to fight always, especially if you’re wrong. That’s the best.” n Margaret Cho performs 7:30 p.m. Nov. 5 at The Fillmore Philadelphia, 29 E. Allen St. For more information or tickets, call 215-625-3681 or visit www.margaretcho.com.

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Philly heats up for Halloween By Larry Nichols larry@epgn.com Halloween is upon us again, giving the good people of Philly another opportunity to dress up and stalk the night in search of a spooky good time. No matter what kind of entertainment you are into, you can find a Halloween-themed event in the days leading up to All Hallow’s Eve that will make it worth your time to dig out the makeup and don a costume.

floors of entertainment and DJs, a heated covered outdoor patio, drink specials, VIP Open Bar and costume contests 8 p.m.-2 a.m. Oct. 28, 4128 Main St.; http://bit.ly/2yJcS64. In the Gayborhood, check out Mischief &

Communing with the (wine and) spirits Food and drink enthusiasts can check out the Halloween extravaganza at aMuse restaurant, whose Masquerade Affair features costume contests, themed cocktails and a live performance by internationally renowned DJ Mateo Difontaine 8 p.m.-2 a.m. Oct. 28, 1421 Arch St.; http://bit.ly/2z2N7PF. Craft-beer lovers should head to Manayunk Brewery’s Haunted Brewery Bash, featuring two

The Craft The supernatural teen film is screened 8 p.m. Oct. 30 at The Trocadero Theater, 1003 Arch St.; 215922-6888. The Gap Azuka Theatre Company presents the world premiere of a dark comedy by Philadelphia playwright Rebecca Wright about family secrets, performance and sisterhood Nov. 1-19, 1700 Sansom St.; 215-563-1100.

Setting the stage You can scare yourself silly when PHIT Comedy sketch-house team The Decoy presents “The House on Decoy Hill,” featuring a spooky new batch of sketches that explores the intricate lives of monsters, guaranteed to have people doubled-over in laughter or fright, through Oct. 28 at The Adrienne Theatre Second Stage, 2030 Sansom St., second floor; http://phitcomedy. com. The Kun-Yang Lin/ Dancers host a Halloweenthemed performance fundraiser at which costumes are optional, featuring food, drinks and fun, 5:309:30 p.m. Oct. 28 at The THE NEW Sculpture Courtyard, 1714 N. Mascher St.; www.kyld. org/you-be-the-judge. Dino’s Backstage and The Celebrity Room celebrate Halloween spirit with a Silver Screen Halloween Party hosted by Michael Richard Kelly with The Tom Adams Trio. Guests can come as their favorite actor or movie character to win the costume contest, 8:30 p.m. Oct. 28 at 287 N. Keswick Ave., Glenside; www.dinosbackstage.com.

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HOPE TRAIN STATION DECORATED FOR HALLOWEEN Photo: Scott A. Drake Mayhem, the Halloween party from Back 2 Basics that returns after a three-year hiatus with DJs, a costume contest and killer decorations, 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Oct. 28 at CiBo, 1227 Walnut St.; http://bit.ly/2zJM9VG. If you find yourself in New Hope, don your best medieval attire and saunter over to the Cub Room at the New Hope Lodge. The venue is hosting Medieval Malice starting at 8 p.m. Oct. 28, with drink specials and a costume contest; https:// newhopelodge.com/thecub-room/. Halloween parties Aqimero hosts a Halloween event for a good cause with its Pink Masquerade in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The elevated event will serve as an alternative to the typical Halloween soirée, with pink lighting, food, music and a

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Haruki Murakami’s Sleep A world-premiere production inspired by best-selling writer Murakami’s shattering 1994 short story, which follows an unlikely heroine from sleep deprivation to an explosive deconstruction of her life, Oct. 27-28 at Harold Prince Theatre, 3680 Walnut St.; 215898-3900. Michael Ian Black The comedian seen on “The State” performs through Oct. 28 at Helium Comedy Club, 2031 Sansom St.; 215-496-9001. Old Masters Now: Celebrating the Johnson Collection Philadelphia Museum of Art presents an exhibition of European art by the likes of Botticelli, Bosch, Titian, Rembrandt and Monet Nov. 3-Feb. 19, 26th Street and the Parkway; 215763-8100.

PUNK ‘MANIA’: Alternative pop-punk rockers Fall Out Boy are airing out the songs for their upcoming album “Mania” when they perform 7 p.m. Oct. 29 at Wells Fargo Center, 3601 S. Broad St. For more information or tickets, call 215-389-9543.

Paul Taylor Dance Company The acclaimed modern-dance company performs Nov. 2-5 at Prince Music Theater’s Main Stage, 1412 Chestnut St.; 267239-2941. Phantom of the Opera The classic stage drama comes to Philadelphia as part of a new North American tour Nov. 1-12 at Kimmel’s Academy of Music, 240 S. Broad St.; 215-893-1999. Philadelphia Assembled Initiated by artist Jeanne van Heeswijk, together with hundreds of collaborators from across the city, the project explores Philadelphia’s changing landscape and tells a story of radical communitybuilding and active resistance through Dec. 10 at Philadelphia Museum of Art, 26th Street and the Parkway; 215-7638100. Raphael Xavier: Point of Interest Dance Affiliates and the Annenberg Center for the Performing

Arts expand the boundaries of hip-hop Nov. 3-4 at Harold Prince Theatre, 3680 Walnut St.; 215898-3900. TouchTones Arden Theatre Company presents a new musical comedy about love, sex and the fantasy at the other end of the line through Dec. 3, 40 N. Second St.; 215922-1122.

Michael McDonald The classic rock/ soul/pop singer performs 8 p.m. Oct. 27 at Merriam Theater, 250 S. Broad St.; 215-8931999. Sophie B. Hawkins The singersongwriter performs 8 p.m. Oct. 27 at Sellersville Theater, 24 W. Temple Ave.; 215-257-5808.

Wrestling Jerusalem Philadelphia Theatre Company presents the acclaimed solo show by Aaron Davidman that grapples with the complexities of identity, history and social justice through Nov. 5 at Suzanne Roberts Theatre, 480 S. Broad St.; 215985-0420.

Dead Milkmen The Philly-based punk-rock band performs 8 p.m. Oct. 29 at the Trocadero Theatre, 1003 Arch St.; 215922-6888.

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Dracula’s Ball Lords of Acid, Combichrist and Christian Death perform at this annual goth/ industrial party 8 p.m. Oct. 27 at The Trocadero Theater, 1003 Arch St.; 215922-6888.

Gwar The theatrical horror-themed shock-rock band performs 7:30 p.m. Oct. 29 at the Trocadero Theatre, 1003 Arch St.; 215922-6888.

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ORCHESTRA MANEUVER IN THE DARK: Hard-rock band Evanescence hits the road with a full orchestra backing its darkly gothic soundscapes 8 p.m. Nov. 2 at the Tower Theater, 69th and Ludlow streets. For more information or tickets, call 610-352-2887.

Oct. 31 at The Electric Factory, 421 N. Seventh St.; 800-745-3000. Arch Enemy and Trivium The metal bands perform 6:30 p.m. Nov. 1 at the Trocadero Theatre, 1003 Arch St.; 215922-6888. Vonda Shepard The Emmywinning singersongwriter performs 8 p.m. Nov. 2 at Sellersville Theater, 24 W. Temple Ave.; 215257-5808. Flogging Molly The Irish-American Celtic-punk band performs 8 p.m. Nov. 3 at The Electric Factory, 421 N. Seventh St.; 800-745-3000. The Hooters The locally-based pop band performs Nov. 3-4 at Keswick Theatre,

291 N. Keswick Ave., Glenside; 215-572-7650. King Crimson The classic progrock band performs 8 p.m. Nov. 3 at Merriam Theater, 250 S. Broad St.; 215-893-1999. The English Beat The alternativerock/ska band performs 9 p.m. Nov. 3 at Underground Arts, 1200 Callowhill St.; 215-627-1332.

Nightlife Spooked on Spruce A Halloween party and fundraiser benefiting Siloam Wellness, 7-10 p.m. Oct. 27 at Trinity Center for Urban Life, 2212 Spruce St.; 215-732-2515. Boys of Hallow’s Eve A super costume party for Philly’s

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kinky freaks, 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Oct. 27 at The Bike Stop, 206 S. Quince St.; 215-627-1662. Mimi Imfurst Presents Drag Diva Brunch Mimi Imfurst, Bev, Vinchelle, Sutton Fearce, Cleo Phatra, Anita Manhattan, ZsaZsa St. James, Aurora Whorealis and Ophelia Hotass perform 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 28 at the Punch Line Philly, 33 E. Laurel St.; 215-606-6555. Gurl, BOO! A Totes Scary Dragstravaganza Aurora Whorealis, Mr. Fahrenheit and Samora Kunt get into the Halloween spirit 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Oct. 28 at Tabu, 200 S. 12th St.; 215-964-9675. American HamStand Drag Cabaret Haus of Ham, featuring Lili St. Queer, Eric Jaffe and Mr. Fahrenheit, mixes comedy, drag and music for a gender-bending and genre-defying show 9 p.m. Nov. 3 at Painted Bride Arts Center, 230 Vine St.; 215-9259914.

Outta Town Tommy Femia with Miss Pumpkin The award-winning impersonator performs as Judy Garland 8 p.m. Oct. 28 at The Rrazz Room, 385 W. Bridge St., New Hope; 888-5961027. History Comes Out The LGBT Center of Central Pennsylvania opens its exhibit on the region’s LGBT history with a free reception 1:30-3:30 p.m. Oct. 29 at Dickinson College, 333 W. High St., Carlisle; 717-9209534. Young Frankensteisn The classic film is screened 1:30 p.m. Oct. 29 at the Colonial Theatre, 227 Bridge St., Phoenixville; 610917-1228. The Rocky Horror Show Bucks County Playhouse presents the musical based on the cult film through Oct. 29, 70 S. Main St., New Hope; 215-8622121. n

Openly gay filmmaker Todd Haynes continues to reinvent himself with his ambitious new film, “Wonderstruck.” The compelling drama, which opens in area theaters Oct. 27, including at the Ritz Five, is an adaptation of the young-adult novel of the same name by out author Brian Selznick, who also penned the film’s screenplay. The film toggles between two parallel stories set 50 years apart. “Wonderstruck” opens in Gunflint Lake, Minn., in 1977. Ben (Oakes Fegley) is a 12-year-old boy haunted by dreams of wolves. His mother (Michelle Williams) recently died in a car accident, which means Ben now lives with his aunt and cousins. While grappling with the loss of his mother, he has an accident of his own, becoming deaf after lightning strikes the wires of a telephone he was using; Ben was making a call to search for his possible father, a man named Danny, who may be in New York City. Escaping from the hospital after his accident, Ben heads to New York, alone, to find Danny. The other story concerns Rose (Millicent Simmonds), a young deaf girl in 1927 Hoboken, who is obsessed with Lillian Mayhew, a silent-screen actress. Unhappy at home, where her tyrannical father (James Urbaniak) is frustrated with her behavior, Rose escapes to New York to find Lillian. Other adventures ensue. “Wonderstruck” features some coincidences and contrivances as these stories unfold and connect, but the plotting is not the point. Both Ben and Rose are seeking their own identities in their search for someone else. That they are hearing-impaired only adds a degree of difficulty to their efforts, but it also allows them to be more creative in how they achieve their goals. Viewers will be rooting for both characters as they encounter successes and setbacks. Haynes shrewdly tells the two stories. He films Rose’s in black and white and without dialogue. He uses music cues and jolts to create emotion, and the effect — like watching a silent film — is admirable. Haynes even goes to the painstaking effort of including a sequence from a fictitious silent film, “Daughter of the Storm,” starring Lillian Mathew. (A sly homage to the Lillian Gish classic “Orphans of the Storm,” no doubt.) Haynes’ craft goes beyond just that sequence; he recreates the gritty urban milieu of 1977 New York City in the summer for Ben’s half of the film. Ace cinematographer Ed Lachman shoots the initial scenes of Ben entering the city in a sepia tone that gives them a nice contrast to the bustling pre-Depression-era black-and-white shots of skyscrapers and sidewalks in Rose’s episodes. “Wonderstuck” eventually has Ben meeting Jamie (Jaden Michael), whose father works in the American Museum of Natural

History. The boys soon become fast friends, and chase each other through the museum. Eventually, they spend an overnight in a secret room where the lonely Jamie helps Ben discover something about a painting of wolves in the museum. Meanwhile, Rose is seen having her own adventures in the museum, 50 years earlier. These scenes, which are shot in an expressionistic style that emphasizes light and shadow, involve her questioning where she belongs, a theme that Ben’s story also

JADEN MICHAEL (FROM LEFT), OAKES FEGLEY AND JULIANNE MOORE IN “WONDERSTRUCK” addresses. A wondrous, climactic and didactic sequence connects them. While Haynes’ film may be geared for the tween set, who will likely appreciate the plucky characters and their adventures, adults may find less emotional resonance. It’s strange that the film tells two intriguing stories, but they somehow lack power. However, “Wonderstruck” is a fable, and as such, enchants because Haynes never lets the valuable messages of finding one’s independence become heavy-handed. He may try to generate some suspense as when Ben’s wallet gets stolen, or during a sequence where Rose is being eyed by the police and security guards, but these events only reinforce the characters’ determination and resilience. They build viewers’ sympathy for Ben and Rose, who try to achieve their goals. The young actors are uniformly strong. Simmonds is especially notable for her expressiveness in her wordless performance, while Fegley and Michael have a terrific affinity. In addition, Julianne Moore provides strong support as Lillian Meyhew. “Wonderstruck” is a cinematic delight because Haynes creates images and set pieces that carry the story along silently. He renders museum rooms (like the one Ben and Jamie hide out in) that mirror the “Cabinet of Wonders” in a book that inspires Ben’s quest. The use of sound, light and shadow, as well as the music and camera zooms, further enhance the period details in each section of the film, and provide a strong sense of time and place. On a purely technical level, Haynes’ film is remarkably well done. Which is why it is frustrating that “Wonderstruck,” while certainly impressive, has such limited feeling. n

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Daniel de Jesús: Making music, art that makes a difference “We ask ourselves, ‘Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous?’ Actually, who are you not to be?” —Marianne Williamson

PGN: Are you an only child? DDJ: No, I’m the eldest of three. One brother lives in Chicago and my sister and other brother live with me here.

Well, this week’s portrait certainly hits all of those marks. Daniel de Jesús is a multitalented musician and multimedia artist, among other things. He holds a bachelor’s degree in illustration from the University of the Arts and has been in several solo and group exhibitions, including the annual Dialogo 365 survey show in Philadelphia. De Jesús is also an accomplished cellist, with eight studio recordings of his own music, and performs with orchestras, chamber ensembles, rock bands and Latin ensembles in the region and around the world. His collaborators have included painter and performance artist David Antonio Cruz, singer-songwriter Courtlyn Carr and Rasputina. De Jesús has released several albums and EPs of his original work, some under the moniker TivaTiva. Contextually, his music translates ideas of mysticism, spirituality and mythic fantasy with influences of pop, classical and rock sensibilities. His work has often been compared to the music of Jeff Buckley, David Bowie, Bjork and Tori Amos. I went to visit De Jesús at his day job with the Latino cultural-arts group Taller Puertorriqueño in its beautiful new headquarters.

PGN: What is your mother like? DDJ: She does insurance brokerage for a living, but she always wanted to be a stay-at-home mom. She’s very maternal and nurturing. She’s the type that would grab your face and kiss you when you least expected it, or give you a big bear hug. And she’s the one who worries if you don’t call. I remember I went abroad for the first time when I was 15 and I was having such a good time I forgot to call! [Laughs] She was not happy when she finally got a hold of me. But she loves being a mom, even when we drive her crazy.

PGN: Tell me about your dad. I understand he was the one who enrolled you in art school. DDJ: My dad? Well, he’s a very traditional person, on the conservative side. He’s a furniture maker and upholsterer by trade. He was the person who always supported my creative side. He was very big on education and wanted to provide for his family the things that he didn’t have an opportunity to pursue. He’d tried to get a college education but was only able to complete one year. But considering he didn’t speak English, the fact that he got a football scholarship and was able to do even one year was pretty impressive. He’d been in a trade program in high school, so when it came time to start a family he took the knowledge he learned in shop class and built a career from it. After a while, he said it really transformed him and he now works in the prison system teaching upholstery to inmates. PGN: Wow, an interesting guy. DDJ: Really interesting. He always has a super-positive attitude and he’s the best example of selflessness I know. I try to emulate that as much as possible.

PGN: Tell me about yourself. DDJ: I grew up in the Olney section of Philadelphia. I was always a very creative kid. I just loved making art for as long as I can remember.

cheap rentals, which my parents said were within the budget. I started taking lessons and I’ve never looked back. Later I really got inspired by a film I saw about Jacqueline DuPré, which just blew my mind. I was like, Wait, you can do all that with a cello? PGN: And art? DDJ: Kind of the same thing. The art program at my school wasn’t very good either. It was a sort of missionary school and the art teacher was the pastor’s wife. So my father got me into an art school called The Painters Nest, a program that allowed me to learn. PGN: Do you think of yourself as more of a fine artist or musician? DDJ: Music and arts always just lived together in my world. Recently I’ve been doing animation, which really combines the two, playing live with images of my artwork projected behind me. I just

PGN: What was the art project that you were most proud to give your mom as a kid? DDJ: One year for Mother’s Day I painted this large watercolor of a big flower. I was really into Georgia O’Keefe at the time. I had a lot of women art teachers and so I learned a lot about different female artists. I didn’t even realize that the art world was male-dominated; I just assumed most art was done by women because they were the ones I learned about. So I painted this large flower for my mother and she loved it. She hung onto it for a very long time. [Laughs] She might still have it. It’s funny, my siblings and I sort of compete each year to give her the best gifts. A few years ago, I let my siblings give their gifts — lovely jewelry or something — and then I revealed a portrait of the family dog I’d painted. By the way my mom was squealing, everyone knew I’d won hands-down. PGN: Winning! When did you get involved in music? DDJ: I had begged my parents for music lessons since the fourth grade. I went to a school not far from here but the music class was pretty much just general ed. They didn’t have a choir or an orchestra, they just didn’t have the resources for it. I really wanted to play the flute or clarinet, but we just didn’t have the money for lessons. Then one year, one of the teachers offered to teach string instruments. For some reason in my sixth-grade mind, I thought that a cello was the instrument that boys played because it was more manly than a violin. There was a place called Zapf’s Music Store and they had

performed at a gala at the Park Avenue Armory in New York City and that’s what I presented. It actually goes even further when I add in the costuming and drag make-up, which makes it almost performance art. I try to think of each performance as a fine art, which is why I tend to perform more in museums and galleries than in concert halls. In fact, I have a performance coming up at Moore College of Art.

PGN: How is your music classified? DDJ: [Laughs] I’ve been described as neoclassical goth, progressive pop; one site even described me as contemporary folk. I’d describe it as cello-driven pop. Thematically, I delve into mysticism and spirituality. Sonically, it can be ethereal, especially as I’m adding more of an electronic component, kind of in the realm of Kate Bush or Jeff Buckley, though I tend to borrow a lot from classical motifs. It’s centered around very cellistic ideas; you know, basso-continuo motifs as well as a lot of baroque sound, but then you add other elements and it erases the baroque feeling in the full piece. But if you were to pull it apart, you could say, “Oh, that sounds like a basso part from Vivaldi, or a Bach melody.” PGN: I noticed that both in your artwork and in your stage persona, you really embrace the feminine side of things. DDJ: I really feel in many ways that my work is an energy outside of myself and I’m very much like a vessel. It’s hard to explain but I think other artists get it. It’s like the ideas speak to you and I’ve always loved and been in touch with the feminine; I find it very powerful. The fact that strong women were always part of my education is a big influence. I also have always been attracted to Romanticism; for instance, the PreRaphaelites always had beautiful women as muses but of course behind the scenes the women weren’t treated well, same thing with the Surrealists. In my work, I’m a disciple of beauty, but not in the traditional plastic sense, more in the vein of finding beauty in the unusual and finding its potential and power. I’ve also always been drawn to androgyny and duality. PGN: Since you went to a religious school, was there much homophobia and, if so, when you got inklings about yourself, how did you deal with them? DDJ: I think, like a lot of other people who are brought up in religious households where you’re told that it’s a phase or just a lifestyle choice, I found that I had to protect myself. As I began to realize that I was gay, it was a nightmare come true because you’re sitting in a church pulpit listening to people

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demonize gay people and saying that it’s a lifestyle choice. Even now, I’ve had to do a lot of soul searching and research. I learned about the horrors of conversion therapy and had to say, ‘Fuck that!” But I was vulnerable because I knew if I’d told my parents in high school that I was gay, they would have sent me to conversion therapy. And they wouldn’t have done it out of malice; it would have been out of love, however displaced. Like a lot of gay men who are on the feminine side in that kind of environment, you do everything in your power to suppress it. PGN: It’s interesting that they were so supportive of you in the arts since that’s usually considered unmanly territory for boys. DDJ: I think they came from that school of thought that, as long as you’re not committing the sin, not engaging in the “lifestyle,” it’s OK. And that by supporting me and showing me love, they were helping keep me from entering that life, helping save me. It’s a misunderstood mentality, but they meant well. It’s a subject that’s surfaced in my more-recent work — the experience of repression and the windows it closes as well as the windows that later open, giving you the opportunity to see the world in a different way. PGN: And now you’re giving opportunities to others. What are your responsibilities for your job? DDJ: I am the Youth Artist Program manager and I also do outreach support, assisting with tours and developing and holding workshops. I also do a lot of in-house graphic design, catalogues, our postcards and brochures, etc. PGN: Let’s do some random questions. Something people may find odd? DDJ: I always name my instruments. My cellos are Jaqueline and Arthur, and my violin is Ana Sofia. PGN: Who would you trust to cut your hair (not a barber)? DDJ: Oh boy, that’s a delicate one! My sister, I’d trust her not to cut too much. PGN: Best birthday? DDJ: Last year. I turned 34 and I had my record-release party at Fleisher Art [Memorial]. I performed and then had a

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party afterwards. My mother came and brought a beautiful cake with musical notes on the side and a beautiful cello on the top. It was cool. PGN: You have many skills. What’s something you don’t do well? DDJ: Cooking, I’m terrible. I once set the kitchen on fire. PGN: Any pets? DDJ: Three dogs: Olivia, April and Nanette. They’re the family pets so I only get to see them when I go to my parents’ and then I get showered with doggie kisses. PGN: Favorite LGBT movie? DDJ: “Paris is Burning.” That movie changed my life. It was the first time I saw people of color like that. It wasn’t just about the ball scene, but also about being a POC and gay in America. PGN: Last time we spoke, you were in Puerto Rico. Do you have family there and are they OK? DDJ: Yes, we have been able to contact some folks, but I think they’ve been downplaying the situation because they don’t want us to worry. My cousins will just say that they’re doing fine, but I know the situation is not good. The family here is coordinating to send a care package directly to them and I’ve made donations. Puerto Rico was already a delicate and vulnerable place and to get hit by Maria was the straw to break the camel’s back. It’s taken a hurricane to get people to see the situation: Now hopefully this will have a bright side in helping rebuild the infrastructure, removing the Jones Act, etc. Puerto Rico is a place with a lot of pride, where neighbors help neighbors. PGN: You can see that with Carmen Cruz, the mayor of San Juan. DDJ: I love her so much! What a powerhouse! I want her to be the next governor. She’s in the mud and the trenches. That woman is a beast! PGN: You should do a series of paintings on her! n For more information about Daniel de Jesús, visit http://www.celloeye.com. To suggest a community member for Family Portrait, email portraits05@aol.com.

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1. A shade of the color purple 5. What comes out of your head 10. Abercrombie & Fitch event 14. Attack with wrecking balls 15. Queer activist Murphy 16. A doctor makes you strip for it 17. Something the nose knows 18. Sample some buns, e.g. 19. Mounts, to Maria von Trapp 20. Suzanne’s nickname on “Orange Is the New Black” 23. Not getting enough credit 26. Place for pinballs 30. “Designing Women” actress Annie 31. Queen in “Romeo and Juliet” 34. Like cornstalks that bear 35. “Star Trek” counselor Deanna

36. Shore of Palm Springs 38. Mulan’s male personna 39. Start of a quote by Suzanne about autoeroticism, perhaps 42. Spring month for Vivien 43. Ferrera of “Ugly Betty” 44. Title for Laurence Olivier 45. Come out in the long run 47. Head job? 48. Metal waste 50. Nurse in a bar 52. Pitching stat 53. End of the quote 60. The Queen Elizabeth, for one 61. Number of sides to a gay symbol 62. Suffix with beef or fruit 64. Wilde land 65. “King Lear” daughter 66. Took a bough? 67. 2000 Ian flick 68. Kelly Clarkson and

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Freddie 25. Stone-faced 27. Like a melody, to Bernstein 28. Sandy of “Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf” 29. They can cut leaves of grass 31. Worked one’s shaft 32. “Hedwig and the ___ Inch” 33. Count contemporary of Ethel Waters 36. Soft in the head 37. Word after post or ad 40. Lacking life 41. Moraga’s mother 46. Frequent grand slam title of Billie Jean

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Scoring a win for LGBT athletes through history Let me say right off the bat that there are many, many more athletes than could possibly even fit in this column. I hope some of you will take some time to surf the ’Net and find those who are/were out in your favorite sport. Let’s start with some athletes who have come out in the past several years. There is Michael Sam, Wade Davis, Tom Daley, Robbie Rogers, Jason Collins, Brittney Griner, Johnny Weir, Brian Boitano, Gus Kenworthy, Elena Delle Donne, Sue Bird and Keegan Hirst, to name a few. There are reportedly five college football players this year who are openly gay, according to outsports.com. The Gayborhood’s state representative, Brian Sims, was the first openly gay college football player and captain of the team. Thanks to the Internet, you can now find an LGBT athlete for just about every sport, and from a large percentage of countries around the world. The number of SouthAmerican soccer players who are openly gay increases almost yearly. European athletes, who are for the most part in more LGBT-friendly environments than players in the United States, swell in numbers every year also. Believe it or not, there is even at least one gay sumo wrestler. Through the decades, there have been milestones that have set the foundation for these present-day athletes. Some of them include: • Sheryl Swoopes, a six-time WNBA AllStar, came out as a lesbian in 2005 while still playing basketball. At that time, she’d already been married and had a child. In 2011, she was reportedly engaged to a man. • Billy Bean came out in 1999 after retiring from baseball four years earlier. He is currently the MLB LGBT ambassador and travels to games for LGBT nights and speaks to organizations about diversity and inclusion. Bean threw the first pitch at the Phillies’ first “official” LGBT night in 2016. • After winning Olympic gold medals in 1984 and 1988, Greg Louganis publicly stated that he was HIV-positive. Shortly after, he wrote his memoir “Breaking the Surface,” in which he declared he was gay. Thousands of gay men stood hours in lines across the country when he went on his book-signing tour. • In 1981, Billie Jean King was “outed” when her ex-lover, Marilyn Barnett, took her to court for “galimony.” King is now focused on her Billie Jean Foundation that supports LGBT youth. She has made significant contributions to the Philadelphia Freedom Tennis Team and Philadelphia youth programs.

• In that same year, Martina Navratilova stated she was a lesbian in an interview with the New York Daily News. • David Kopay played football for the 49ers, Lions, Redskins, Saints and Packers. He came out in 1975 and published a biography not long after. In the book he “outed” Jerry Smith of the Redskins. Smith never admitted to being gay and he died of AIDS in 1987. • In 1968, Tom Waddell placed sixth in the Olympic decathlon. Eight years later, Waddell and his partner, Charles Deaton, were the first gay men featured in the “Couples” section of People magazine. • In 1981, plans began for the first Gay Olympic Games. During the process, a lawsuit from the Olympic Committee forced a name change; the first Gay Games took place in San Francisco the next year. And then there was Bill Tilden Bill Tilden won the men’s singles title at Wimbledon in 1920, the first Americanborn man to win at the tournament. Born in 1893 in the Germantown section of Philadelphia, he went on to win twice more at Wimbledon and still holds the record for consecutive U.S. Open wins by a man. He dominated in tennis in a way and time as baseball was dominated by Babe Ruth, according to Philadelphia author Allen Hornblum, who has written a book about him, which is scheduled to be released early next year. Tilden was always open about being a homosexual — as gay men were generally referred to in that era — and his 6-foot-2 frame and classic good looks painted a positive image in the public’s eye. In 2016 and again this year, supporters, including several former star tennis players, pushed for the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission to approve a historical marker at or near the Germantown Cricket Club, near where he grew up. It was turned down both times. Tilden had a misguided predilection for teenage boys. He was arrested more than once and even spent time at a “prison farm.” But the facts and record are muddy on the exact incidents. One that is regularly brought up involved a 14-year-old in his car, but many other references and allegations are sketchy to incomplete. There were dozens of young men over the years who took lessons from him, yet not one of them reportedly filed any police reports regarding molestation. Timing can be so critical with historical markers, statues and other historical elements, as seen in recent months with Confederate PAGE 32

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