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Mazzoni concludes Winn investigation, names new board officers By Jeremy Rodriguez jeremy@epgn.com

REVISITING THE PAST: John Cunningham (left) and Heshie Zinman, the founders of the Philadelphia AIDS Library, looked back on the organization’s 30 years at an anniversary celebration Nov. 10 at William Way LGBT Community Center. In addition to marking the library’s milestone, the event served as the kickoff to “Still Fighting for Our Lives,” an exhibit culled from the library’s archives. The display will be available for public viewing in the center’s library through 2018. Photo: Scott A. Drake

N.J. urges dismissal of trans birth-certificate case By Timothy Cwiek timothy@epgn.com New Jersey officials continue to urge a federal judge to dismiss the case of a trans woman who seeks a gender-accurate birth certificate without undergoing gender-confirmation surgery. “Jane Doe,” a trans woman born in New Jersey, requests a birth certificate that accurately reflects her gender. However, in a Nov. 6 filing, New Jersey officials insist Doe’s male birth certificate is accurate. New Jersey officials currently require proof of gender-confirmation surgery prior to issuing a trans person a revised birth certificate with a different gender. State officials contend that issuing Doe a female birth certificate before she undergoes gender-confirmation surgery would open the door to fraud and identity theft. “Surely, ensuring accurate records and combating fraud and identity theft are important governmental interests,” attorneys wrote in the defense filing. The 42-page filing calls on U.S. District Judge Michael A. Shipp to dismiss Doe’s

case as meritless. Doe filed suit last year, alleging that requiring surgery for a gender-accurate birth certificate is discriminatory and violates her constitutional rights. The defendants are state registrar Vincent T. Arrisi and state health commissioner Cathleen D. Bennett, along with the agencies they head: the New Jersey Office of Vital Statistics and the New Jersey Department of Health, respectively. The defendants’ request for dismissal also notes that 20 states require gender-confirmation surgery prior to issuing a revised birth certificate. Idaho, Kansas, Tennessee and Ohio don’t permit any birth-certificate revisions, even after gender-confirmation surgery, according to the request for dismissal. Neither side had a comment for this story. “As this involves continuing litigation, we have no comment,” said Leeland Moore, a spokesperson for the New Jersey Attorney General’s Office. As of presstime, the dismissal request remained pending with Shipp. n

The Mazzoni Center issued a statement Nov. 13 regarding a number of recent organizational developments, namely the conclusion of an investigation into its former medical director. Dr. Robert Winn resigned in April as medical director after becoming the target of allegations of sexual impropriety with patients. Weeks later, former CEO Nurit Shein departed her post after Mazzoni employees hosted a walkout protesting Shein’s alleged coverup of the Winn allegations. The Mazzoni statement noted that a

third-party independent investigation of the allegations against Winn was recently completed and handed over to the Pennsylvania State Board of Medicine. The board will address the issue moving forward. “Because of the sensitive nature of the patient information included in this report, we are not at liberty to share it publicly,” the statement read. “We know that this may be dissatisfying to some people; but we are hopeful that, as a community, we can continue our march forward and advance Mazzoni Center’s mission as a safe, welcoming place, where high-quality, comprehensive health and wellness services are provided in an LGBTQ-focused and supPAGE 12 portive environment that

Gay-bashing civil suit settled By Jen Colletta jen@epgn.com The victims of a high-profile 2014 gay-bashing incident this week settled their civil suit against the three defendants. Zachary Hesse and Andrew Haught filed the suit against Kathryn Knott, Kevin Harrigan and Philip Williams in May 2016, seeking more than $500,000 in damages. Judge Denis Cohen signed off on the settlement Nov. 6, about a month before the case was set to go to trial. Details of the settlement were not immediately available. An attorney for the plaintiffs declined to comment. The three defendants were involved in a September 2014 attack on Hesse and Haught at 16th and Chancellor streets that left the couple badly injured. Harrigan and Williams took plea deals that allowed them to avoid potential jail time but Knott took her case to trial and was convicted of four misdemeanor charges. She ultimately served five months in prison. “The charges in the criminal trial were about the punishment of the defendants’ actions under criminal [law],” Andrew Youman, attorney for the couple, told PGN last year. “The D.A. brought those charges. The civil system is about compensation, and

that’s what this case is about: compensation for everything they have been through as a result of the conduct of the defendants.” The counts against Harrigan were assault and battery against Hesse and assault against Haught. Knott faced a charge of assault and battery for her interaction with Hesse and assault for Haught. The suit charged Williams with assault and battery for Haught and assault for Hesse. All three

faced a count of negligent infliction of emotional stress for each victim, and restatement of torts for each victim. The suit reiterated details of the incident Haught and Hesse relayed on the stand during Knott’s trial in December 2015. The couple said they were walking in Center City when they encountered the trio and a PAGE 12 group of their friends.

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D.A.’s Office finds ‘destroyed’ Morris record By Timothy Cwiek timothy@epgn.com The Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office last month said it located a dispatch record associated with the Nizah Morris incident that the office previously claimed to have “destroyed” pursuant to its records-retention policy. The record pertains to a traffic stop initiated by Officer Elizabeth Skala in 2002, shortly after she gave a Center City “courtesy ride” to trans woman Nizah Morris, who was intoxicated. According to police records, Skala was still assigned to Morris when she initiated an unrelated traffic stop at 13th and Market streets — about five blocks from 16th and Walnut streets, where passersby spotted Morris in critical condition. Morris died two days later, on Dec. 24, 2002, due to blunt-force head trauma. Her homicide remains unsolved and the D.A.’s Office says the investigation is ongoing. Many questions surround Skala’s traffic stop, including why it preempted her Morris assignment — during a time when

Morris urgently needed transportation to a hospital. In 2009 and 2013, PGN gave the D.A.’s Office computer-aided dispatch records for Skala’s traffic stop. The 2013 record is in a slightly different format than the 2009 record. In 2015, the D.A.’s Office told the state Office of Open Records that it “destroyed” its original copy of the 2009 record pursuant to its records-retention policy. But last month, in a letter to PGN attorney Justin F. Robinette, the D.A.’s Office said it located its original copy of the 2009 record. The letter doesn’t offer specifics regarding the record’s belated discovery. The D.A.’s Office also said it will produce certified copies of its dispatch records for Skala’s traffic stop, upon payment of a $27.75 fee. But PGN declines to purchase the certified copies until the office submits an affidavit verifying that it’s providing all responsive records in its files, including the 2009 record. So far, the D.A.’s Office has declined to submit the requested affidavit. n

Several new Philly companies get top HRC rating Four Philadelphia-headquartered companies received a perfect 100 score for the first time on the annual Human Rights Campaign’s Corporate Equality Index, released this week. The CEI rates companies nationwide on their policies and practices to LGBT workers. Of the 947 companies rated, a record-breaking 609 received full marks, including Philly’s Chubb Corp., Ballard Spahr LLP, Duane Morris LLP and Saul Ewing Arnstein & Lehr LLP. The four local organizations joined six others that have received the highest rating for at least the past two years: Comcast NBCUniversal; Aramark Corp.; Blank Rome LLP; Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP; and Pepper Hamilton LLP. “At a time when the rights of LGBTQ people are under attack by the TrumpPence administration and state legislatures across the country, hundreds of top American companies are driving

progress toward equality in the workplace,” HRC President Chad Griffin said in a statement. “The top-scoring companies on this year’s CEI are not only establishing policies that affirm and include employees here in the United States, they are applying these policies to their operations around the globe and impacting millions of people beyond our shores.” The average score for Pennsylvania companies was 91, up from last year’s 80. The lowest-rated company in the state was Fort Washington’s Severn Trent Services Inc., which got a 15. Philadelphia-based Pep Boys-Manny, Moe & Jack again stayed steady with a 45. Twenty-three New Jersey-based companies earned a 100, including Cherry Hill’s Subaru and Atlantic City’s Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa. n — Jen Colletta

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MOVEMENT MILESTONE: Abdul-Hakim ’Ali (right) accepted the Legacy of Leadership Award from Talib Morrison at the Bread & Roses Community Fund’s Tribute to Change ceremony. Held Nov. 14 at Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, the event paid tribute to ’Ali, John Braxton, Erika Almirón Niz and Nancy Salandra for their longtime social-justice activism. The event also celebrated Bread & Roses’ 40th anniversary. Photo: Scott A. Drake

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PGN editor Jen Colletta to step down By Jeremy Rodriguez jeremy@epgn.com “Fantastic.” “Delightful.” “A force of nature.” These are among the words the PGN staff used to describe editor Jen Colletta, who, after 10 years with PGN, will leave next month to work as the Montgomery County government’s digital content manager. PGN is in the process of searching for the next editor and will announce the hiring decision as soon as it’s made. PGN staff says “goodbye” PGN art director Scott Drake was quick to note what he’ll miss about Colletta: “Everything.” “I will probably never have the opportunity to have a friend and a coworker like this,” Drake said. “We are always on the same page. We understand each other’s sense of humor. We know how to lift each other up when the other one is having a crappy day. We’re a team of one, but with two minds.” Advertising manager Prab Sandhu added he will also miss working with Colletta but noted he is looking forward to staying in touch with her, as with former PGN staffer Greg Dennis. “It has been a pleasure working with Jen and I’m going to miss her vivacious energy at PGN,” Sandhu said. “Luckily, we’ll still get to hang out here in the city and I look forward to future get-togethers.” Staff writer Larry Nichols noted Colletta’s “inexhaustible supply of patience, drive, leadership, professionalism and focus.” “Jen has always had the uncanny ability to keep things calm and moving smoothly forward despite any and all manner of chaos and craziness that is often par for the course in this line of work,” Nichols said. “Soldiering on without her at the helm is going to be a challenge for all of us here at the paper, but I wish her all the luck and happiness in wherever she chooses to apply her talents in the future.” PGN graphic artist Sean Dorn also noted Colletta’s work ethic. “Jen is very good at staying focused and above the fray. She keeps focused on the bigger picture and is very effective as a result.” New heights of achievement Colletta started at PGN as a staff writer in 2007 and was promoted to editor in 2012. PGN publisher Mark Segal called her a “delight” to work with. “She led PGN to the height of award-winning journalism and helped keep the vision of this newspaper to inform and commu-

nicate,” Segal said. “She’s not simply a coworker to all of us at PGN. She is family.” PGN writer-at-large Tim Cwiek said Colletta has a “sunny disposition that never wavers.” “A newsroom can be a hectic place,” Cwiek said. “Yet, I’ve never seen Jen frazzled or unpleasant. Her focus consistently has been on fair, accurate and solid journalism. As a true professional, Jen brought PGN to new heights of achievement.” Those new heights include PGN winning nearly 150 journalism awards since 2012; the paper has received a record 31 awards this year, including the Newspaper of the Year Award from Pennsylvania News Media Association, most recently. Colletta also oversaw the overhauling of the publication’s website and revamped and significantly grew PGN’s social-media presence. Sarah Blazucki, who served as Colletta’s editor when she was staff writer, noted how her former employee has worked to make the publication “more inclusive.” Since becoming editor, Colletta introduced a number of special projects, including the Youth Supplement and the Special Section on LGBT Aging, both of which have gone on to win numerous awards, as well as the monthly Day in the Life of column. “She did a really fabulous job as a staff writer and has carried that forward in her time as editor,” Blazucki said. “The level of coverage and the accolades that the paper has gotten during the time that she has been editor has been fabulous to see, and I have full faith that she will continue in her [new] job to achieve great things.” Moving forward In her new position, Colletta will orchestrate content for Montgomery County’s website. She will come up with creative storytelling ways to share information with county residents and coordinate social-media efforts. Additionally, with only a half-hour commute as opposed to her 90-minute commute to PGN, Colletta will be able to focus on other future goals. This includes starting a family with her wife, Ashlee Turturro. “As things in my life are changing, being closer to home has become more important,” Colletta said. “I’m [also] looking forward to new challenges and being able to use my skills to help the county accomplish its goals.” PAGE 12 Colletta looks back on

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By Jeremy Rodriguez jeremy@epgn.com The Pennsylvania chapters of AARP and SAGE next week will host a community conversation on cultural competency and its impact on the LGBT community. “This is our opportunity to be cross-cultural and invite everybody that wants to be part of the conversation, especially now in today’s climate,” said Angela Foreshaw-Rouse, AARP Pennsylvania manager of state operations and outreach. “We feel that it’s so important to be a bridge to different communities, to talk about our differences and see where we can all agree upon and work toward a common goal.” The Nov. 21 event will include retired NBA player Jason Collins and Philadelphia Director of LGBT Affairs Amber Hikes as keynote speakers. Foreshaw-Rouse said the aim

of the event is to have a conversation about cross-cultural needs. Collins, the first openly gay man to play in the NBA, will talk about his journey and impact on his life. “Having Jason Collins come to share his story as the first openly gay man in the NBA: That’s such a case for us to look at and dive into how that has changed his lens and his mission for equality,” ForeshawRouse said, adding that Hikes will discuss how the local LGBT community can support efforts to expand the city’s LGBTinclusivity. “She’s been speaking all across the city, educating folks on what the Office [of LGBT Affairs] does and some of the cool things and events that they are going to be bringing forth to the city,” ForeshawRouse said. “She’ll discuss what they’re doing to support the LGBT community, ranging from enacting policies and pro-

grams to getting an inside view of what the mayor’s initiative is for the LGBT community in Philadelphia. That’s rare that we get that kind of insight.” “It’s truly going to be so diverse in the types of people that you’re going to be [hearing], talking a little bit about LGBT cultural competency. We are going to be talking about AARP but also hearing about a real-life individual who took a strong stance to come out and be open about his background and talk about real life — what happened after and where is he today and here, locally in Philly, what we can do to help champion some of our LGBT affairs.” n

The AARP PA & SAGE Community Conversation will take place 5:307:30 p.m. Nov. 21 at William Way LGBT Community Center, 1315 Spruce St. Visit http://bit.ly/2jg8wyp or call 1-877-926-8300 to register.

Casey calls on feds to prioritize LGBT youth By Jeremy Rodriguez jeremy@epgn.com U.S. Sen. Bob Casey of Pennsylvania, along with 20 of his colleagues, last week urged two federal departments to ensure programs designed to serve homeless youth and children who are the victims of trafficking and sexual exploitation will continue to focus on the needs of LGBT youth. In letters addressed to the Department of Justice and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, the senators expressed concern for the former’s Mentoring for Child Victims of Commercial Sexual Exploitation and Domestic Sex Trafficking Initiative and the latter’s Street Outreach Program. Grant announcements for both programs removed all mentions of LGBT youth and the requirement that grantees must specifically address the needs of LGBT youth. “During the campaign, President Trump said that he would ‘do everything in [his] power to protect LGBTQ citizens,’” the senators wrote in both letters, dated Nov. 7. “We write to you because the administration is not living up to the president’s promise. We urge you to reverse

course on actions that will make it more challenging for programs you oversee to serve LGBTQ Americans.” In a statement to PGN, Casey noted the Trump administration’s record of reversing protections for LGBT people. “Unfortunately, it is quite clear that the administration is working to roll back protections and programs that serve vulnerable LGBTQ Americans,” Casey said. “I urge DOJ and HHS to reverse course and work to ensure that key programs are meeting the unique needs of LGBTQ youth.” Along with Casey, senators, all Democrats, who signed the letter include Tammy Baldwin (Wisc.), Patty Murray (Wash.), Dick Durbin (Ill.), Patrick Leahy (Vt.), Jack Reed (R.I.), Sheldon Whitehouse (R.I.), Kirsten Gillibrand (N.Y.), Edward J. Markey (Mass.), Al Franken (Minn.), Richard Blumenthal (Ct.), Amy Klobuchar (Minn.), Cory Booker (N.J.), Jeff Merkley (Ore.), Ron Wyden (Ore.), Brian Schatz (HI), Elizabeth Warren (Mass.), Bernie Sanders (Vt.), Jeanne Shaheen (N.H.), Heidi Heitkamp (N.D.) and Mazie Hirono (HI). n

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HIV criminalization to be explored at community panel By Ray Simon PGN Contributor According to Trevor Hoppe, assistant professor of sociology at the University at Albany, SUNY, “criminalization is never the appropriate response to infectious disease.” It’s an idea that Hoppe explores in his new book, “Punishing Disease: HIV and the Criminalization of Sickness,” which he’ll be discussing Nov. 17 at William Way LGBT Community Center. Hoppe’s fellow panelists are Ronda Goldfein, executive director of the AIDS Law Project of Pennsylvania, and Teresa Sullivan of Philadelphia FIGHT. Chris Bartlett, William Way’s executive director, will moderate the discussion. As Hoppe explained, “Punishing Disease” examines how HIV-specific criminal laws originated, as well as how they have been enforced. During the early days of the AIDS crisis, he noted, there were numerous instances of alarming proposals intended to deal with the disease. “Anyone who lived through the epidemic will remember that there were sensational calls for people diagnosed with HIV to be quarantined, to be tattooed, to be rounded up, for gay establishments to be raided,” Hoppe said. In general, the public reacted with fear and disgust, stigmatizing people with HIV/AIDS. Moreover, this occurred at a time when many states still had sodomy laws on the books. “From the very beginning of the epidemic, punishment was always at the top of mind for mainstream Americans when they thought of AIDS,” Hoppe said. “Because the people who were getting HIV at the beginning of the epidemic and to some extent still today — gay men, injection-drug users and sex workers — were all people that were thought of as criminals at the time.” Fortunately, much has changed in the last three decades, Hoppe acknowledged. Today, with proper medical care, being HIVpositive or having AIDS, although serious, is a chronic, manageable condition. The situation has improved so much, Hoppe said, that “we now know that treatment also is a form of prevention in that it makes it impossible, if you have an undetectable viral load, to transmit the disease sexually.” “I think that opens a door for most Americans to think critically about this issue, because you’ve taken risk off the table.” Despite those considerable medical advances in medicine, however, there are still problems. As Hoppe pointed out, Iowa and Tennessee have not only maintained HIV-specific felonies, they’ve also recently expanded their laws to include other diseases

like hepatitis and tuberculosis. The problem, as Hoppe sees it, is that the law hasn’t kept pace with the progress of medicine and science. “What’s the ethical duty to disclose your status in a context in which a disease is not contagious anymore?” he asked. “Do we expect people to disclose that they have diabetes or cancer to their partner? No, I don’t think we have that assumption.” In order to improve the situation, Hoppe believes that this information needs to reach beyond the Ivory Tower to multiple audiences, including law enforcement, legislators and, perhaps most importantly, the general public. That’s one reason why he’s speaking at William Way and not at one of Philadelphia’s many colleges and universities. “There’s an opportunity here to connect the academic world and the real world,” Hoppe said. “And with states moving to add other diseases to their HIV laws, like meningitis, tuberculosis, hepatitis, I think it’s pretty urgent that we consider what the implications of criminalizing sickness are.” Speaking at William Way also enables Hoppe to reach one audience that’s particularly important to him as a gay man: the LGBT community. On the one hand, he views this as a political opportunity, an issue around which LGBT people can mobilize. But Hoppe also wants to offer some reassurance specifically to gay men. As he noted, it’s not unusual for gay men to be concerned about HIV/AIDS. “I think many of us have had situations or have anxiety around finding out that someone we had sex with is HIV-positive,” he said. “And, as gay men, that’s just a likely occurrence in our lives, given the number of us living with HIV.” Until the laws criminalizing HIV are repealed, some gay men also worry about what Hoppe refers to as a bogeyman, a person maliciously spreading the disease. In reality, he said, the defendants in these cases are far from being monstrous. “It’s much more likely that it’s going to be a stripper who gave a lap dance,” Hoppe said. “Or someone who was undetectable, or used a condom with their partner and just couldn’t quite get the words ‘I’m HIV-positive’ out of their mouth.” Which leads to what just might be the most important lesson Hoppe wants to impart: “Just try to keep an open mind and look at defendants as human beings.” n “Punishing Disease: HIV and the Criminalization of Sickness” takes place 7 p.m. Nov. 17 at William Way LGBT Community Center, 1315 Spruce St. The event is free and open to the public. To learn more, visit www.trevorhoppe.com or follow Hoppe on Twitter @trevorhoppe.

A HEALTHY HONOR: The Pennsylvania Office of Rural Health presented BradburySullivan LGBT Community Center its 2017 Rural Health Program of the Year Award Nov. 13 at the Allentown center. The organization’s implementation of a health program that addresses tobacco, cancer, HIV and diabetes disparities in the LGBT community earned it the statewide honor. “Bradbury-Sullivan LGBT Community Center has shown dedication to improving health outcomes and reducing disparities in this historically marginalized and underserved population,” Lisa Davis, director of the Office of Rural Health, said at the ceremony, which also featured remarks by U.S. Congressman Charlie Dent and other state and local officials. Photo:

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A December hearing has been scheduled in the criminal case against Brandon W. Bostian, the Amtrak engineer involved in a fatal train derailment in Port Richmond. Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro is appealing a lower-court ruling that dismissed all criminal charges against Bostian, who is gay. Bostian had been charged with multiple counts of involuntary manslaughter, reckless endangerment and risking a catastrophe. If convicted of all charges, he faced a lifetime in prison. But in September, after a four-hour preliminary hearing, Municipal Court Judge Thomas F. Gehret dismissed all charges against Bostian. In October, Shapiro’s office filed a notice of appeal, seeking to have the charges against Bostian reinstated. A hearing on Shapiro’s request is set for 10 a.m. Dec. 20 in Courtroom 805 of the Criminal Justice Center, 1301 Filbert St. Common Pleas Judge Tracy Brandeis Roman will preside. Bostian, 34, continues to be on unpaid administrative leave from his engineer position at Amtrak. He’s expected to appear at the Dec. 20 hearing. In May 2015, Bostian was speeding on a dangerous curve in Port Richmond, causing a seven-car Amtrak train to jump the tracks and derail. Eight passengers were killed and more than 100 seriously injured. The train originated in D.C. and was heading to New York City when the tragedy occurred. A federal investigation concluded that Bostian apparently lost his bearings due to radio chatter involving a nearby SEPTA train. Authorities said he had no alcohol or drugs in his body and he hadn’t been using his cell phone. In his civil suit against Amtrak, Bostian raises the possibility that “projectiles” were thrown directly at the train he was operating shortly before it derailed. n

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News Briefing Performers sought for Home for Hope benefit Slimthewriter Productions is coordinating a documentary for LGBTQ Home for Hope. The production company will interview residents of the LGBT homeless shelter and host a show featuring artists who will deliver messages of “guidance and strength” aimed toward the residents, said producer Amber Holt. Interested performers can email Holt at ambsimone21@ gmail.com. The event will take place 3-8 p.m. Nov. 19 at the LGBTQ Home for Hope, 2831 N. Hutchinson St.

Singer organizes concert for Puerto Rico Out bass baritone opera singer Daniel Mobbs is organizing a benefit concert for those affected by Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico. “Voices United” will allow attendees to donate an amount of their choosing to Operation Agua, an organization aiming to provide clean water in the wake of the hurricane. In addition to Mobbs, performers include Esperanza Academy Dance Ensemble, violinist Rebecca Harris, pianist Ting Ting Wong, soprano Jessie Nuenang, baritone Bernard Cerin, vocalists Nathalie Cerin, Matthew Glandorf and Cookie Diorio and members of Philadelphia Choral Arts. The concert will be held 7-9 p.m. Nov. 18 at Tabernacle United Church, 3700 Chestnut St. Visit http://bit.ly/2mmRujg for more information.

Contest offers chance to meet Cyndi Lauper AT&T launched a holiday campaign to support a national advocacy organization working on LGBT youth homelessness. The telecommunications company is encouraging the LGBT community and allies to participate in the Live Proud Holiday Sweeps to support the True Colors Fund. One winner will win a trip for four to New York City to attend the seventh-annual True Colors Fund Home for the Holidays benefit concert and meet the organization’s cofounder, singer Cyndi Lauper. Through Nov. 26, participants can tag three friends in an AT&T Instagram post (http://bit. ly/2ACU07L). The concert will be held 8 p.m. Dec. 9 at Beacon Theatre in New York City. Visit truecolorsfund.org/homefortheholidays for more information and tickets. n — Jeremy Rodriguez

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Political immunity We live in an age where news that the president’s son communicated directly with what has been deemed a hostile foreign intelligence agency is just par for the course for a Monday night’s news cycle. If you take a step back, the cascade of political news in the past year is truly astounding. Last fall, we saw the Russian-led hacking and release of Democratic communications, thought to have contributed to the biggest presidential upset in American history. The election prompted millions around the globe to protest in an astounding show of force right before Donald Trump’s inauguration. After Trump took office, it was appointment after resignation after appointment after termination. The CIA director stepped down. The director of the FBI was fired. A new communications leader served a baffling 10 days. The president’s chief of staff claimed he resigned, though most agreed he was forced out. Trump went all in on professional footballers who spoke out against police brutality and racial inequality, yet remained remarkably silent on sexual-molestation charges against a Republican candidate for Senate, as scores of well-known Hollywood elite were also hit with sex-assault allegations. Each week, new revelations about Trump-Russian relations were uncovered, drip by very significant drip. Meanwhile, tragedy befell countless communities around the world: 500 people were shot in Las Vegas, numerous truck attacks plagued European cities and one claimed eight lives in New York City. Any one of those stories would have previously warranted huge, multi-day news coverage, but 2017 has been anything but normal. The media has been scrambling to keep up with the bursting floodgates of news this year, emphasizing the vital importance of news organizations in our new political reality. As gatekeepers with the ability to encourage public discourse, the news media plays a unique role in helping to fend off political immunity among American citizens. With so much news, and so much of it bad, there’s a risk for its importance to wane — but it’s incumbent upon the media to not lose focus on the fact that, while 2017 may have introduced a new normal, it shouldn’t be accepted as normal. The more we in the media continue to emphasize that to ourselves and our readers, the more equipped we are to fend off the dangerous threat of political immunity. n

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“Wonder Woman” made me gay. At least, Channel. that’s what I like to tell people. Since I am “Disney used to old, I’m, of course, talking about the TV be the brand that show starring Lynda Carter, not the movie parents could trust,” starring Gal Gadot (though I did see the Graham writes. movie and, if anything, it just made me “They were kind of more gay). The TV show didn’t have a gay like the ‘gold seal’ storyline or anything, it’s just that Carter’s of family programWonder Woman was sexy and strong AF, ming. But those and I was all about it. days are long gone.” In fact, when I was a kid there weren’t Apparently someshows on that had anything to do with anyone took the gold thing gay. Especially not shows for kids. seal off and exposed all the gay underneath. But things have changed. And, appar He continues, “Parents, BEWARE. You ently, in the next decade or so we’ll have can control this in your home. You might plenty of grown-up gays saying that “Andi want to consider blocking their channel. Mack” made them gay. Let Disney know why you are upset, but “Andi Mack” — for those of you who also take action that will get your message aren’t 11-year-olds (I had to Google it across.” myself) — is a Disney Channel series about Yeah, parents. Tell Disney that if Cyrus a girl named Andi and her friends and famisn’t killed off or at least sent to some kind ily. Recently, one of Andi’s best friends, of ex-gay Jesus camp, you are never watchCyrus, comes out as gay to their mutual ing “Andi Mack” again! friend Buffy. Or you could do what I did and tweet @ The Rev. Franklin Graham is having none DisneyChannel, “The coming-out scene on of it. ‘Andi Mack’ was so sweet and well-done. In a Nov. 3 Facebook post, Graham I wish such a thing had existed when I was accused Disney of “wanting to use so-called young. Thank you.” family-friendly programs to influence the Joshua Rush, the kid that plays Cyrus, youth of today to accept and to be a part of said in an E! News video, “I hope people, the destructive LGBT lifestyle.” out of Cyrus’ storyline, get this feeling like He has a point you can be who you “Parents, BEWARE. You because the comare. And if there’s ing-out scene is something you’re can control this in your extremely graphic. thinking about, you home. You might want to should talk about it.” I can barely even begin to describe it, Sofia Wylie, who consider blocking their but I’ll try: Cyrus plays Buffy, added, and Buffy are sitting channel. Let Disney know “It just shows what together at a table. a great friend Buffy why you are upset, but Buffy asks Cyrus is because she who he has a crush really just was there also take action that will on. Cyrus is very for him and was a get your message across.” shoulder for him to uncomfortable, but then admits his crush lean on.” is a boy. And Buffy reaches across, takes And Peyton Elizabeth Lee, who plays her friend’s hands and essentially commuAndi, noted, “I hope that it gives kids the nicates that she loves him, accepts him and confidence to be proud of who they are and everything is going to be OK. to just be happy with themselves. All of the Ugh. So gross! Get out the eye bleach! stories in ‘Andi Mack,’ particularly Cyrus’ Or not. It’s actually a very sweet scene, story, give this amazing opportunity to open well-written and well-performed (which is conversation between parents and kids, or not something I’m prone to saying about between friends.” Disney “tween” programming). Your daily reminder that kids are so much Perhaps what Buffy should have done is smarter and better than adults. n stand up and shout, “You’re going to hell!” D’Anne Witkowski is a poet, writer and comedian Then Graham might have found it familiving in Michigan with her wife and son. She has been ly-friendly. Maybe then Graham wouldn’t writing about LGBT politics for over a decade. Follow be urging parents to boycott the Disney her on Twitter @MamaDWitkowski.

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Human-rights blackout Much has been made of the lack of attenDeaths of LGBTI Individuals in Chechnya, tion to human rights by President Trump on Russia.” It was a strong press release, but his recent excursion to Asia. nothing more happened. How do I know this? This, by and of itself, represents the United This week I tried calling, emailing and, like States giving up the mantel on this subject other journalists have been, was put on the since we first gained prominence on the issue State Department merry-go-round. But hey, during the Jimmy Carter adminthat’s only one country. istration in the 1970s. We were There is also Egypt, where the international leader for this LGBT people have been imprisproud cause, and president after oned and beaten simply for president — regardless of being holding a rainbow flag at a cona Democrat or a Republican — cert in a country that Amnesty raised it on foreign trips. We International says is experiencare told that Trump mentioned ing the worst crackdown on the the topic of human rights only LGBT community. Yet, nothing in passing to the president of the from the Trump administration Philippines during this trip. This during the Egyptian president’s is a warning sign for many in the recent visit to the United States. LGBT community throughout So those are the most recent the world. Recall a nation called examples, but what else has Uganda: If it were not for the Trump said or not said? intervention of the United States, He condemned terrorists its legislature would right now Mark Segal who tossed LGBT people from have a “Kill the Gays” law. a building, but remained quiet So let’s take this a step at a time, and see while LGBT people were imprisoned, beaten where we are. The best way to do that is by and harassed by our allies among the Gulf noting what others have stated: President States. What about Turkey, which this year Trump likes strongmen with authoritarian wouldn’t even allow a gay Pride celebration governments. The two cases that are clear are — and those who attempted to stage such Russia and Egypt. Russia, under Vladimir were arrested or beaten? Nothing. Putin, has become a homophobic state; all There are many cute, insulting or snarky ways this column could end, but, simply put, one has to do is mention Chechnya. The President Trump, do you know what will killings of LGBT people in that part of the Russian-controlled territory are so outrageous happen if you do not speak up for human rights, specifically LGBT rights? that the both houses of the U.S. Congress People will die. condemned it; the Senate resolution doing so Preventing that, Mr. President, would be was led in part by a Republican senator, Pat presidential. n Toomey of Pennsylvania. But what did the Trump administration do about Chechnya? Mark Segal is the nation’s most-award-winning com The U.S. State Department put out a press mentator in LGBT media. His memoir, “And Then release April 7 headlined: “The United States I Danced,” is available on Amazon.com, Barnes & Concerned by Reports of Detentions and Noble or at your favorite bookseller.

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Street Talk Should the LGBT community be doing more to support animal rights? "Yes. As an ally, I think it would be great for the community to be inclusive of other causes, including animal Ilana Bergher rights. chef Minorities Gayborhood should be thoughtful of other minorities, especially those who can't speak for themselves."

"Yes. Animals have just as many rights as we do. I have a cat. She's my baby; I've had her for 13 years. He name is John Green Ma-Ma. I'll painter fight tooth Gayborhood and nail to protect her."

"Animal rights are always important, but right now, all of us are under siege in this Trump era. We have Ali Swanson to pick and midwife choose our Bethel, Vt. battles and re-fight battles we already thought we won. Animal rights just aren't a top priority right now."

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Who gets remembered? Transgender Day of Remembrance is Nov. 20. This year will be the 18th observance. It was my work with the Remembering Our Dead project that helped create the event way back when. When I started the event, I was very specific in some definitions. Rather than simply being an event to honor dead transgender people, I was specifically addressing people — transgender-identified or otherwise — who were killed due to anti-transgender violence. I’ve long held that this is an important distinction. At the same time, this distinction causes some confusion as TDOR comes around, and you see any number of, well, numbers about how many we’ve lost in a given year. Not all anti-trans murders are of trans people. Consider Roy A. Jones, who was 17 months old at the time of their death in 2010. Jones was killed because their babysitter, Pedro Jones (no relation),

thought the infant was “acting like a girl.” Jones was way too young to self-identify as trans, but the murder surely fits as an anti-transgender murder. The same can be said about the 2001 murder of Willie Houston, who was neither trans- nor gay-identified. At the time of his death, Houston was holding his wife’s purse while she went to the restroom, and escorting a blind friend by walking with him arm in arm. His killers perceived Houston as being gender-nonconforming, and presumably gay or transgender — regardless of his chosen identity. This same discrepancy has come up this year surrounding Imer Alvarado, who was killed May 17 in Fresno, Calif. Alvarado did not identify as transgender but as a gay man — and at the time of his death, according to the local ABC affiliate, Alvarado was dressed in drag. By the same token, the September mur-

der of San Francisco DJ, artist and activist Anthony Torres in the Tenderloin is similarly complicated. Torres also did not identify as transgender, but created a female persona some 20 years ago. As Bubbles, he was a flamboyant figure in the local scene. When he was killed, the initial reports called him a transgender woman. I would, of course, not call either Alvarado or Torres transgender. They did not choose to identify with the term, and I think it wise to respect that. But we can look at their murders as being, at least potentially, anti-transgender. Their appearance at the time of their deaths may have been a contributing factor in their murder. There are others that one can question from another angle. For one, I’d suggest Ava Le’Ray Barrin, a 17-year-old trans woman shot and killed allegedly by Jalen Breon Brown on June 5 in Athens, Ga. Barrin and Brown were acquaintances, and

both were trans-identified — but it does not appear to have been an anti-trans murder, rather a personal dispute. Others become even more unclear. The death of Kiwi Herring was at the hands of the St. Louis police. The African-American transgender woman had a dispute with a neighbor that turned into an altercation. Police say Herring brandished a knife and cut one of the officers, who shot her. I have to admit having a wariness of adopting police narratives as of late, particularly out of the St. Louis area, and even more when it involves a black victim. With all the research I’ve done on this particular case, I find I am simply unsure — but I am more than liable to err on Herring’s side, at least until I might learn more. Another officer-involved shooting, that of non-binary-identified Scout Shultz, I am less inclined to include in such a count. The case certainly PAGE 12

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recognizes and celebrates the differences within the communities we serve.” Wanda Murren, a spokesperson for the Board of Medicine, told PGN Wednesday that Winn still has an active medical license and no disciplinary action has been taken on the organization’s end. While the board conducts its own investigations into claims brought to them, Murren could not confirm nor deny that an investigation on Winn was taking place. Murren added that, in general, if the board takes disciplinary action against an individual, it becomes public record. “If our board were to initiate an action against someone, the first thing to probably happen would be [ the filing of] a document called an Order to Show Cause and that is the equivalent of a charging document in the criminal court of law and that is a public document. If something like that is filed, it is public.” Mazzoni also announced the appointment of new board officers. The board will now include Christopher Pope as president and Dr. Louis A. Thomas as vice president and acting secretary. Anthony F. Verdi will remain as treasurer. The secretary position will be a temporary appointment through February, at which time the board hopes to enlist an incoming board member for the role. Additionally, the process to find the next CEO is “progressing,” according to Mazzoni’s statement. A search committee of 14 board members, senior staff, managers, front-line staff and community members will undertake a number of responsibilities during the search. Within the next week, the committee plans to initiate the search process and finalize the job description. The board selected Advanced Corporate Research Solutions, LLC to guide the search. The firm placed interim CEO Stephen Glassman at Mazzoni in July. n TRANSMISSIONS from page 11

leaves me questioning the actions of the police, and why Shultz ended up being shot while holding no more than the miniature blade of their multi-tool. It seems their death was more a case of police malfeasance than anti-transgender animus. Regardless of the specifics of any given case, when one looks at the data collected and sorted over the last couple decades, one discovers that a person is killed due to anti-transgender violence every two weeks in the United States of America. We are at appalling levels of violence. Oh, and one final thing: Even though I have laid out my rationale above, if you feel it important to include Schultz or any others when you are honoring those we’ve lost, please do not let me stand in your way. It is not my place to tell you who or how you should grieve. What I do ask you to do is what I’ve asked since 1999: Remember. n Gwen Smith hopes you will attend a Transgender Day of Remembrance event in your area. You’ll find her at www.gwensmith.com.

In a Nov. 7 filing, an attorney for Knott They said Harrigan called Hesse a “dirty wrote that she was informed of the account fucking faggot” and, “without provoca- by a coworker and asked her father for tion, justification or any cause whatso- advice on what to do. An attorney for Detective Mark Zielinski ever,” shoved Harrigan and struck Hesse. The plaintiffs contended Knott struck wrote in his Nov. 9 filing that the detective Hesse in the face and called him a “fag- saw Karl Knott in passing at the Bucks got,” and Williams struck Haught “multi- County Criminal Justice Center and that ple times in the face with a closed fist.” the latter informed him of the account and his daughter’s objections to it. Zielinksi Haught suffered multiple facial fractures. In court filings this year, all three defen- — who said he knows Karl Knott “prodants contended they acted in self-defense fessionally” and noted that their children played team sports together — said he and implicated one another. In a related case, a number of filings advised Karl Knott to have his daughter were submitted last week urging a federal file a report with the District Attorney’s judge to rule against a Norristown woman Office, which she did. Detective Martin McDonough noted suing Knott and others for $5 million. Kathleen O’Donnell lost her job in in his filing that he did not meet with 2015 after detectives visited her place Karl Knott before taking the report from of employment to investigate a com- Kathryn Knott. plaint from Knott regarding O’Donnell’s Zielinski added in his filing that Karl Knott “did not have Disqus.com profile; the authority” to O’Donnell admits The plaintiffs contended order an investito leaving comgation, nor did he ments on online Knott struck Hesse in direct the detectives news stories under the face and called him to take the case. the profile “Knotty Former Bucks is a Tramp,” using a a “faggot,” and Williams County District photo of Knott and A t t o r n ey D av i d writing from a pur- struck Haught “multiple Heckler added in ported first-person times in the face with a his Nov. 7 court filviewpoint. After ing that he “would her termination, closed fist.” Haught have authorized O’Donnell sued suffered multiple facial county detectives Knott; her father, to meet with any Karl Knott — who fractures. Bucks County was previously the chief of police in Chalfont and is now a resident claiming that they were being captain in the Central Bucks Regional harassed.” A judge last month cleared the way Police Department — and several Bucks County detectives and officials, contend- for the case to proceed, finding that ing conspiracy to violate her constitutional O’Donnell’s postings — in which she used a first-person narrative to make rights. In court papers last week, several of the unflattering statements about Knott — defendants emphasized that Karl Knott’s could not reasonably be construed to be role as a police officer did not influence Knott speaking about herself and may be legally protected free speech. n the investigation.

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tion that I, by no means, knew everything,” Colletta said. “The staff at PGN is incredibly talented and their collaborative ideas have been the impetus behind most of PGN’s work in the last decade. Similarly, as a community newspaper, I see PGN as having a duty to engage with and effectively respond to the concerns and ideas of its readers. This is essentially their publication, so their input is integral.” Looking back, Colletta said she is “incredibly grateful” to Blazucki and Segal for hiring her as a recent college grad back in 2007. She added that the hardest part of this transition is leaving behind current and former staff, whom she has come to know as a “second family.” “I think it’s rare to be somewhere for 10 years and still come into work and like all of your coworkers every day,” she laughed. “Everyone here works so well together in such a well-oiled machine. Leaving all of that is definitely going to be hard.” n

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Out musician, composer and performer Michael Harren has found a way to incorporate his animal activism into his art with “The Animal Show,” a multi-media performance that uses humor and candor to illustrate why it is important to keep animals safe. Harren was inspired to explore the relationships among humans and animals in his music during a residency at Tamerlaine Farm Animal Sanctuary. “I’m an animal-rights activist and a longtime vegan, and I wanted to do some work about animals,” he said. “I kind of struggled with it for a little while. It was hard to start writing something without it sounding preachy or cheesy. So the idea came to me when I was visiting this big animal sanctuary to try to do a residency where I would be working with animals and having experiences that I could then write about. I like doing electronic music too so I did a lot of recording of different sounds from the sanctuary and created a lot of the sounds that are in the show from those recordings. It’s a combination of storytelling and music and video. I worked hard to make them present my perspective of why I choose to be vegan and do a lot of animal advocacy. It presents my perceptions and experiences as a way to illustrate to people how I see animals as individuals.” Harren, who is based out of Brooklyn, spends a

lot of his time touring as a pianist with Sandra Bernhard and also serves as the musical director for Cabaret with a Cause. Performing with Bernhard has had a profound influence on his musical and performing style. “When I play for her, it’s generally piano stuff,” he said. “I took a lot of stuff from working with her more in how I approach my performances. I came from a really classical piano background before I started the work I do now, and I was very rigid about playing the exact notes that were on the page. And she has a more relaxed approach to performing. The shows are always great. The stories will always be the same but how she tells the stories varies and her flexibility and ability to improvise really influenced me a lot.” Now that his Nov. 16 performance at The Rotunda is over, Harren said he will take a break from doing shows to commit “The Animal Show” to tape and print. “My next step is to not perform for a while and record an album of the music from the show and a book with the stories and photographs from the various sanctuaries I’ve visited,” he said. “So I’ll be releasing that in the spring.” n Michael Harren performs “The Animal Show” 8 p.n. Nov. 16 at The Rotunda, 4014 Walnut St. For more information, visit www.michaelharren.com

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Community bands together to assist pets after South Street fire By Jeremy Rodriguez jeremy@epgn.com While there were no human casualties from the Oct. 25 two-alarm fire at South Street restaurant Bridget Foy’s, pet caregivers still felt loss. Two rescue dogs, Precious and Yogi, died from smoke inhalation at adjoining store Doggie Style Pets. The two dogs were staying at the store through an arrangement with Saved Me, a no-kill shelter. “It was pretty terrible and gut-wrenching,” said Justine Price, vice president of Doggie Style Pets. Price said firefighters were able to rescue Caper, a white cat who was also staying in the store. He was rushed to Veterinary

“Everybody has been really grateful and thanking us and it has been nice getting everything into the shelters.” Price said she expects the store to reopen in the spring. In addition to benefiting from Doggie Style’s donations, Red Paw was also on hand during the fire. The organization helped displaced residents from a nearby apartment building reunite with their pets. Founder and president Jen Leary, a lesbian, was in charge of dispatching that evening. She said the organization provided at least a dozen residents with pet carriers and food. Additionally, Red Paw, which exists to help animal fire victims and their humans, had to take one dog in while its owner found a new place to stay. Eventually, the

PUMPKIN PUP: Derrick Fournier (left) and Mike Plumpton show off Primrose, dressed up for the Morris Animal Refuge annual Halloween party. The two adopted Primrose from Morris about 18 months prior to the party. Dozens of pet families attended the Oct. 28 event and enjoyed food and drink. Photo: Scott A. Drake

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Specialty & Emergency Center and recovered the next day. They were not able to enter the shelter to rescue Precious, a chihuahua mix, and Yogi, a 4-year-old shepherd mix. The former was rescued from a hoarding situation in Kentucky while the latter was saved from hurricane-ravaged Puerto Rico. A Facebook post from Saved Me noted the tragedy of the situation. “Both were learning to make their way. Both loved other dogs. Both were learning that people are good. They were taken from us too early.” A week later, the now-closed Doggie Style Pets donated its entire inventory to local animal-rescue organizations. A statement from the shelter said it donated inventory to Saved Me, Green Street Rescue, Hand2Paw, Animal Aid USA and Red Paw Emergency Relief Team. “We got a lot of things out of here faster than I thought we were going to,” Price said the day the shelter handed out donations.

client found a place and requested a crate; coincidentally, Red Paw was able to provide assistance with help from the store from which they received donations. “We had just been at Doggie Style grabbing food and supplies and we had just gotten this giant crate from them,” Leary said. “We were able to provide [the owner] with a crate and all of the food and supplies she needed to have her dog back with her to stay in the apartment. It really was full-circle. “All of the items are going right back to somebody from the fire so it’s poetic in a way,” she added. “We got it because Doggie Style was affected by a fire but it’s going to go right back to people who lost everything in the fire.” Leary expressed her appreciation for the donations. “We really appreciate Doggie Style’s generosity and we are thinking of them, Bridget Foy’s and all of the people who lost their homes.” n

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Day in the Life of ... By Jeremy Rodriguez jeremy@epgn.com When asked if she always envisioned herself in her current career, Mandy Hood’s answer is a simple yet enthusiastic twoword phrase: “Oh, yeah.” “I’d be really depressed if you tried to put me behind a desk,” said Hood, who identifies as queer. “If I didn’t get to do stuff like this, I’d be really sad.” As part of her role for the Pennsylvania Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, Hood coordinates outreach and education around the organization’s services. The outreach and humane education manager took PGN along for a trip to West Philadelphia last month, where she handed out fliers for an upcoming veterinary clinic for low-income neighborhoods. Hood said the the PSPCA does not advertise this event on social media and focuses more on grassroots organizing, fliers and door-to-door visits to ensure the event attracts members of the neighborhood. For the first two years, the clinic was only for residents in the 19104 ZIP code; the PSPCA added 19139 this year. The event does not have any income qualifiers or restrictions; the only requirement to attend is that participants live in one of the two targeted areas. “The reason that we do that is because we know the poverty rate in the neighbor-

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PSPCA Outreach and Humane Education Manager, Mandy Hood hood,” Hood said. “We don’t want to create any more restrictions for when people show up. We want it to be a positive experience so they don’t have to prove one more reason why they need to be here.” Hood noted this clinic is “really special” this year. The event began as a vaccine clinic before expanding to include medical exams in partnership with HousePaws the following year. For the third-annual event, the PSPCA also included a wellness exam. “Vaccine clinics are really important and they’re great because they’re a stepping stone but, oftentimes, if people are struggling with financial resources, their pets really need access to free medical exams and treatments. If there’s something minor going on, like an ear infection, a skin condition or something like that, we want to help address it before it becomes something bigger.” As Hood walked through Saunders Park, she drew a map on her tablet of the event’s layout. A large percentage of the pets PSPCA sees through this event have never been handled by a vet before, and Hood noted how the park’s large space helps those specific animals. “The more space we have for the clinic, the better, because then the dogs and cats won’t be stressed out and in each other’s face while waiting,” Hood said. “They can spread out, chill out and then they get their number called and go to different sections.

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The space helps because it causes participants less anxiety and stress being here.” Hood said that providing services in low-income neighborhoods has always been her dream. “There are a lot of reasons why pets get surrendered to shelters or pets end up in tough situations and it has nothing to do with owners not loving their pets,” she said. “It has to do with access to resources and services.” Hood’s attitude about providing resources started in her childhood. Her mother worked in a hospital and the then10-year-old took notice of the unit for elderly individuals. When she saw the patients sitting by themselves, she asked her mom if she could do activities with them. Hood went on to coordinate activities such as planting flowers, painting pots and other crafting activities until she graduated high school. “I think that translated into my work because I am action-oriented. I wanted to do things that make a difference and I want to help to connect individuals with the services and resources they need,” Hood said. She added she accomplishes these tasks through building relationships, problem-solving and being a “connector.” She put all of these methods into practice during her walk with PGN. During one encounter, Hood spoke to an owner whose dog was roaming around the park. She started off by immediately telling the owner about the free pet medical clinic coming up in the park. But rather than simply giving him a flier and taking down his contact information, Hood took time to talk with the owner. She ended up learning his pet was a service dog and he likes to have her wander around as much as she can. “I’m so glad we saw each other. You guys have fun. She’s beautiful,” Hood said, ref-

erencing the dog. When asked how she relates to other people, Hood does not seem to think about it too much. “I love doing community outreach so much, it’s something that naturally makes me happy.” Later on, Hood walked up to a man on the street to inform him about the program. While the man did not have any pets of his own, he told Hood that he was in contact with the PSPCA about possibly adopting a German shepherd puppy. “We occasionally get them but it is harder for sure,” Hood responded. Even though this individual did not necessarily further Hood’s goals for the day, she still continued to assist him. “This [clinic] is for people who have pets already, but do you have other questions about adoption?” Hood proceeded to tell him to check the website every few days to learn what types of pets they brought in. She also advised him to have a collar and leash ready before adopting, but noted that the PSPCA also sells them. “I feel like in my role, I have to know as much as I can about all of the different pieces of our program. “The worst is when someone talks to someone and they’re like, ‘Oh, let me just bounce you over here’ and then they get bounced 15 times,” she added. “That’s not our model, that’s not what we want to do. We want to be able to answer any and all of the questions so that no one has to jump through hoops for the answers.” Toward the end of the walk-along, Hood met another resident who said he could not bring his cat inside due to fleas and ticks. She offered to bring over a cat carrier so the resident could transport his pet to the PAGE 18 clinic. She took down

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Dog showing is a family affair for local couple By Jen Colletta jen@epgn.com If your only familiarity with dog showing is through comedy film “Best in Show,” there’s a lot you’re missing out on, according to one local couple. Nancy Lewine and Jenny Cochran, of Harleysville, are the owners of five award-winning show dogs, all of whom will be participating in The National Dog Show, held this weekend in Oaks. The purebred golden retrievers have competed around the nation, raking in scores of awards; Tracker is their first conformation champion and is ranked among the top20 goldens in the nation. Cochran, a fourth-grade teacher, showed her Newfoundland many years ago and after she and Lewine, a management consultant who had experience with breeding, met and became a couple about 14 years ago, the dog lovers decided to revisit the show world. “I had mother-son golden retrievers and they passed away very close together in 2011. That opened the door for us to get our first show dog, which was Tracker,” Lewine said. “Then we got Skye shortly

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after to breed them and, since that time, we just really went all in and haven’t looked back.” The dogs compete in conformation — the ring-style setting in which they’re judged for conformation to their breed, in style and appearance — as well as performance. The dogs attend conformation classes and work with professional handlers; Cochran also became a handler about a year ago. “I call myself the executive producer, handling lots of stuff around making all this happen,” Lewine

said. “It’s not my dream to get in the ring, though I have, but that’s been more Jenny. So it’s a good complement.” “One of the big things with a show dog is keeping them engaged in the ring and making it be fun and exciting for them,” Cochran added. “This is their job but it has to be something they want to do, and love doing as well. There are some dogs who don’t enjoy it, even though they’re well-bred. They want a performer, a dog who is going to love being out and

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about and touched and in the spotlight. So it’s important for our dogs to be well-trained, obedient, well-mannered dogs for the front end, and then the back-end titles are the performance titles.” The dogs take part in a range of performance titles, such as dock diving, tricks and competition obedience. “We call it a well-balanced dog: a champion on the front but performance titles on the back end as well,” Cochran said. With so many competitions, the family is often traveling. “Tracker’s been in the top-20 goldens in the nation two years in a row so to do that, we have to be out every weekend,” Lewine said. “Tracker’s been on the road with his handler a lot and then a lot of times we’ll go to shows and take everyone with us. We have an RV so everyone piles in, all the dogs come with us and we basically go camping for a weekend. “It’s a lot of chaos,” she laughed. “And that’s where my teaching comes into play,” added Cochran, noting the couple’s human kids are grown and out of the house, and their parenting experience also helps to keep the dogs on track.

“We have schedules we maintain and exercise periods. Goldens are athletes; they’re bred to be dogs who go to work in the fields so we make sure our dogs have the exercise they need in varying ways. A lot of the work we do is because we enjoy it and we get to all spend time together. “And then at the end of the night, they’re tired out and we all can sit down together and watch TV,” Cochran laughed. The family is often growing and changing, as the couple also breeds the dogs. That side of their work, they noted, takes careful planning — though they have to be adaptable as well. “It’s about having a plan A, B, C and D,” Lewine said. “Nature’s in charge. Bitches come into heat every six months, though it’s sometimes less and sometimes more. You have to have your breeding plans loosely scheduled; we look at it as both a science and an art.” Gestation is about nine weeks, and once the mother gives birth, the couple supports and monitors her health while taking care of the puppies. They offer a puppy-matching PAGE 18

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his contact information and said she would be in touch the following week. “My overwhelming value in my work is that the only way we can improve the quality of life for animals in our city is to care just as much about the needs, values and lives of pet owners as we do their pets,” Hood said. “If a family is struggling, so are their pets and vice versa. Pets do not suffer alone, they suffer along with their human family. I think the value of knowing how much people love their pets helps put suffering into context and takes it a step further in solving an issue or connecting them to a resource.”

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program to ensure prospective families are a good fit for the different members of the litters. “We spend a lot of time with our puppies, so we get to know them well and we’re looking for matching up potential families with the idiosyncrasies of their personalities and their temperaments,” Lewine said. Once matches are made, families join an extended network of what the couple calls the GoldenSoul Family. Pet parents from their dogs’ litters have a private page on their website where they can stay in touch and share information and photos, as well as seek resources and advice. They also frequently get together throughout the year for reunions and birthday celebrations. “Breeding is more than just putting two dogs together and seeing what happens; there’s a lot more to it,” Lewine said. “It’s a very special honor to be able to bring these new lives into the world and then match them to the families that are going to care for them for rest of their lives.” The couple emphasized that, despite being award-winning competitors, their own dogs are still part of their family. “People have a pretty distorted and nar-

It looked like Hood succeeded in her outreach efforts, as the PSPCA, along with HousePaws, serviced hundreds of pets at the three-hour clinic Sunday. The organizations provided medical exams, vaccines, dewormer and nail trims for 142 pets; treated minor conditions such as ear infections, skin issues and flea infestations for 25 pets; provided free pet food, dog KONGs, cat scratchers, collars, leashes, harnesses and behavior consultations for 197 pets; and provided vouchers to 17 pets for the rest of their boosters. n For more information on the Pennsylvania SPCA, visit PSPCA.org.

row view of show dogs,” Lewine said. “One of the things we’ve been complimented on is that our dogs are still dogs. There’s no difference between them and a dog down the street. When Tracker’s home, he’s our buddy; these are dogs who are just real-life dogs. They’re well-bred and enjoy going in the ring but all of our dogs are also our pets.” That’s a lesson the public can learn through The National Dog Show, which tapes this weekend and airs on Thanksgiving on NBC. Both through the televised event and their interaction with fans at the show, the couple gets to educate the public about the many different kinds of dogs and each breed’s strengths. “The public gets to see the wide variety of breeds that are out there and be educated on what they’re looking for in a dog and what would be best for them,” Cochran said. “It’s a chance for us to educate the public on golden retrievers and what it means to be a good golden retriever. We can help point people in different directions for which breed might be good for them.” n For more information about the GoldenSoul dogs, visit www.goldensouldogs.com. For more information about The National Dog Show, visit http://nds. nationaldogshow.com/kcp.php.

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James “Jimmy” Tayoun Sr. (1930 - 2017)

ote from the Publisher. It is with great sadness that we note the passing of James “Jimmy” Tayoun - a friend, colleague, and most of all, mentor. I first met Jimmy in 1987 in the back of the Middle East Restaurant to discuss politics. Our paths crossed over the years, due to his ubiquitous coverage of the local political scene in his paper, The Public Record. Then, in 2011, we became colleagues in the neighborhood newspaper business. He showed me the ropes. I could not have launched Liberty City Press without his guidance. He taught me much over the years but what I learned most from Jimmy is that the true richness in life can be found in the selfless desire to help someone. As you will see below, others who knew him well, felt the same way.

The true richness in life can be found in the selfless desire to help someone. Darrell L. Clarke, City Council President: “A long, lively chapter in Philadelphia politics has come to a close. Jimmy Tayoun was sharp, occasionally bruising, definitely flawed, and never boring. He certainly had a heart full of love for this City. Jimmy

represented an era of politics that is probably best left in the past, but I will miss running into him — wincing and feeling warm all at once — as he slaps me on the back and says, ‘You’re doing good, Darrell.’ Jimmy was no fool. If you screwed up, he let you know it – often with a bullhorn by way of the Public Record. But if you did something good, especially something that helped people who really needed help, he would compliment you just about every time you saw him. I like to joke sometimes that Council used to be less boring. When I do, I see Jimmy on the Chamber floor, mixing it up with Fran Rafferty and John Street. God forbid we ever go back to that time, but it’s an era I feel lucky to have personally witnessed.” Philadelphia Daily News columnist, Stu Bykofsky: “Jimmy deeply believed in public service and used his office to help people, but didn’t follow all the rules. A restaurant owner near the Middle East complained to Jimmy he was having trouble getting approval from L&I for a lighted outdoor sign he needed for his business. ‘Put up the sign,’ Jimmy told the businessman. The businessman responded: ‘What about L&I?’ ‘We’ll take care of that later,’ Jimmy said — and did, with a phone call to a pal at L&I. ‘The guy needed the sign, so I helped him out,’ Jimmy told me. ‘But what if everyone did that?’ I asked. Jimmy smiled patiently at me. ‘But everyone doesn’t do it,’ he said.”

In a city of colorful personalities, Jimmy ran the spectrum. Photo via Facebook.

U.S. Congressman Robert A. Brady: “He was fun-loving, always ready to give advice, he loved politics, loved talking to people, loved helping people. He made some mistakes but he certainly paid his dues, and made up for it, and came back even stronger. He came back with the paper. He was always a writer.”

Chris Brennan, Philadelphia Inquirer columnist: “James “Jimmy” Tayoun Sr. was the kind of character an author would have needed to dream up to write about Philadelphia if he didn’t already exist in a city replete with colorful personalities.” Brennan went on to tell this Continued on page 2 N o v. 1 2 - 1 9 , 2 0 1 7

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James "Jimmy" Tayoun Sr. (1930-2017) Continued from page 1 famous Tayoun story: “Even behind bars, Mr. Tayoun seemed in charge. He served as the kitchen manager at the federal minimum-security prison in Minersville, Pa., and wrote an advice book — Going to Prison? — a remarkably frank and practical guide to what for many is the most traumatic experience in their lives. Mr. Tayoun was being interviewed during his prison term by a reporter when a well-dressed couple drove up to the facility in a sleek sports car. Mr. Tayoun in-

terrupted the interview to bellow, ‘Leave the coat!’ to the clearly shaken man, who was walking to the front door wearing an expensive top coat. ‘He’s surrendering,’ Mr. Tayoun said of the man. ‘He’ll never see that coat again.’ Moments later, a corrections supervisor approached Mr. Tayoun, explaining that the man surrendering was having a difficult time adjusting to his circumstances. Could Mr. Tayoun speak to him? Mr. Tayoun said it was no problem.”

Excitement On And Off The Court Continued from page 12 to compete against some other great players. I really enjoy playing with the team, though, and I love the time I get to spend with them even more than the time I’m on the court.” Sassoli will most likely make a bigger name for herself in the sport outside of Harriton but she said the Ram’s experience is the most special in her young career so far. “I love playing tennis for the school because of our relationships we have with each other, and we have a lot of fun together, which to me is more important than any of the tennis we play. I personally also love our team cheer that we do before matches. Our team gets really hyped and the energy we bring just makes everyone pumped and excited. We also have some great pregame match routines that involve singing and dancing, but I can’t elaborate too much because it’s embarrassing!”

Now what about forcing the youthful Sherman on the roller coasters? “Every year at states, our coach lets us go to Hershey Park for an evening and we basically let loose on all the rides for a couple of hours. It’s so much fun — and we had fun with Mackenzie, too. It’s a great way to take our minds off any impending pressure for the next day. We hit all the big roller coasters and finished off the night with Chickfil-A milkshakes to get rid of any headaches.” It was Harriton’s opponents who had the headaches this year after facing this group, with the exception of North Allegheny on the very last day of the season. “Well, we return everyone next year, so we would love to get back to states and win it like we did in 2016,” Sassoli said. “There’s nothing but good times ahead.”

Beauty of The Beholder Award-winning costume designer’s latest venture is Black Dolls Matter By Sheila Simmons

eteran dollmaker and Emmy-winning costume designer Mark Ruffin says his colleagues in the toy industry often told him “black dolls don’t sell.” So, after a successful design career that also included being a puppet maker for the likes of Jim Henson and Sesame Street, the West Philadelphia native founded Black Dolls Matter, an advocacy campaign to prove that they do. At the “Free First Sundays: Crossing the Line” event at the Barnes Foundation on Nov. 5, Ruffin presented Black Dolls Matter as a featured exhibit. He pointed out a packaged doll. It’s part of a line of black and brown dolls, called The Fresh Dolls, created by a former Penn State professor who goes by the moniker Dr. Lisa. Her line is carried by Walmart and Target and distributed throughout the world. “When you go into the toy aisle, nothing competes with Barbie. These are now side by side,” Ruffin says of The Fresh Dolls. Ruffin’s social and educational advocacy campaign includes a website (www.blackdollsmatter. com) that provides words of inspiration for black girls and parents, as well as a companion clothing line that features stylish attire for dolls of all shapes and sizes. This year, on Black Friday — which Ruffin has dubbed “Black Doll Friday” — he will launch Black Dolls Matter magazine. “Children should see dolls that look like them,” Ruffin says. Knowing what delights children is one of Ruffin’s specialties. Aside from building puppets for The Jim Henson Company, he has design credits on the Broadway musical “Disney’s The Lion King.” His work has also appeared in “Cats” and “Phantom of the Opera.” In addition, Ruffin has designed collectible dolls, including The Princess Diana Birthday Commemorative Doll for The Alexander Doll Company. Ruffin graduated from John Bartram High School in Philadelphia, and is an alumnus of the

Black Dolls Matter founder and CEO Mark Ruffin. He promotes Black dolls and makes custom clothing for them. Photo by Sarah J. Glover.

Fashion Institute of Technology in New York. Some of his costume design work has become part of the permanent collections at the Whitney Museum of American Art and the Studio Museum in Harlem. As part of his Black Dolls Matter campaign, he distributes cards that allow parents to gauge their own child’s racial perceptions. They are a variation on the 1940s experiments by Drs. Kenneth and Mamie Clark known as “The Doll Tests.” The groundbreaking study showed that, when questioned, African-American children chose to play with the white dolls, deeming the black dolls “bad.” The recent successes of Black doll lines, like Dr. Lisa’s The Fresh Dolls and the Queens of Africa Dolls, whose worldwide sales Ruffin says eclipse Barbie, certainly shows an untapped market for Black Dolls. Still, responses to his cards show there is a need for continued work on black children’s selfesteem and self-image. “We’re still failing this test,” Ruffin says. “We want to encourage the next generation of children to love themselves a little bit more.”

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on Tuesday, December 5, 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

RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Christine M. Stutzman C.P. March Term, 2017 No. 00571 $111,065.92 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1712-303 9355 Tulip St 191144016 65th wd. 952 Sq. Ft. OPA#652395215 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY John Mcintyre C.P. March Term, 2017 No. 00114 $161,729.51 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1712-304 201 E Fariston Dr 19120 61st wd. 1,152 Sq. Ft. OPA#611381900 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Clifford Justice Moses C.P. October Term, 2016 No. 01143 $133,268.20 KML Law Group, P.C. 1712-305 5996 N Opal St 191411330 17th wd. 1,076 Sq. Ft. OPA#172366200 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Adrienne Anderson, Deceased C.P. April Term, 2013 No. 04714 $172,226.17 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1712-306 7242 Rupert St 19149 54th wd. 1,210 Sq. Ft. OPA#542492700 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Queenateess Davis C.P. September Term, 2016 No. 01699 $158,979.52 KML Law Group, P.C. 1712-307 1910 E Atlantic St 45th wd. 1,080 Sq. Ft. BRT#452129400 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Uriel Perez Ramos a/k/a Urial Perez Ramos C.P. August Term, 2016 No. 02593 $44,902.72 Powers, Kirn & Associates, LLC 1712-308 4611 N Camac St 19140 49th wd. 1,213 Sq. Ft. BRT#491470300; OPA#491470300 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Unknown heirs, successors, assigns, and all persons, firms, or associations claiming right, title, or interest from or under Dorthea Seawright a/k/a Dorothea Seawright C.P. June Term, 2017 No. 02650 $187,140.05 Udren Law Offices, P.C. 1712-309 5003 Schuyler St 19144 13th wd. 3,063 Sq. Ft. BRT#133157000 Subject to Mortgage IMPROVEMENTS: LOT OR PIECE OF GROUND WITH THE BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS James R. Eley C.P. March Term, 2016 No. 02874 $158,916.06 Eugene J. Malady, Esquire 1712-310 3712 Mimi Cir 19131 52nd wd. 7,634 Sq. Ft. BRT#521413400

IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE Darlene E. Threatt C.P. December Term, 2015 No. 00494 $214,401.79 Stern & Eisenberg PC 1712-311 6716 Torresdale Ave 19135 41st wd. SEMI/DET 2 STY MASONRY; 1,396 Sq. Ft. BRT#412394600 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING David A. Edwards C.P. October Term, 2016 No. 04074 $64,922.10 McCabe, Weisberg, & Conway, P.C. 1712-312 1148 S 60th St 19143 3rd wd. ROW 2 STY MASONRY; 1,576 Sq. Ft. BRT#033215100 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Jaime Weatherbe and Michael Weatherbe C.P. January Term, 2017 No. 02188 $162,937.90 McCabe, Weisberg, & Conway, P.C. 1712-313 614 Strahle St Premises A 19111 63rd wd. 2,048 Sq. Ft. OPA#631406205 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Andrea Daly and Stephen R. Daly C.P. February Term, 2016 No. 03940 $210,742.77 KML Law Group, P.C. 1712-314 6101 N Marshall St 19120 61st wd. 1,462 Sq. Ft. OPA#611138800 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Celena C. Logan and Antwoine A. Turner C.P. February Term, 2017 No. 07627 $121,143.03 KML Law Group, P.C. 1712-315 5608 Thomas Ave 19143 51st wd. ROW 2 STY MASONRY; 1,200 Sq. Ft. BRT#513090700 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Diane T. Haines C.P. November Term, 2014 No. 01913 $21,425.19 McCabe, Weisberg, & Conway, P.C. 1712-316 926 Marcella St 19124 35th wd. 1,078 Sq. Ft. OPA#351123600 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Alan K. Lux C.P. February Term, 2017 No. 07629 $23,861.29 KML Law Group, P.C. 1712-317 1777 Scattergood St 19124 62nd wd. 1,140 Sq. Ft. OPA#622137000 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY William N. Plant C.P. January Term, 2016 No. 02659 $64,348.80 KML Law Group, P.C. 1712-318 6518 N 21st St 191382546 10th wd. 1,024 Sq. Ft. OPA#102088700 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Laverne Baker C.P. March Term, 2017 No. 00598

$72,367.38 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1712-319 8113 Crispin St 19136 64th wd. 1,188 Sq. Ft. OPA#642023700 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Christopher Rodriguez C.P. August Term, 2013 No. 01846 $166,046.62 KML Law Group, P.C. 1712-320 2661 Elbridge St 19149 62nd wd. 1,188 Sq. Ft. OPA#621302400 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Paul D. Breyer C.P. August Term, 2016 No. 03640 $140,673.95 KML Law Group, P.C. 1712-321 240 W Penn St 191443904 12th wd. 1,583 Sq. Ft. OPA#124016900 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Schnorris Burns, Individually and in His Capacity as Administrator of The Estate of Karen D. Burns a/k/a Karen Burns a/k/a Karen Denise Burns; Schnorris Burns, Jr. in His Capacity as Heir of The Estate of Karen D. Burns a/k/a Karen Burns a/k/a Karen Denise Burns; Nichole Hayes, in Her Capacity as Heir of The Estate of Karen D. Burns a/k/a Karen Burns a/k/a Karen Denise Burns; Unknown heirs, successors, assigns, and all persons, firms, or associations claiming right, title, or interest from or under Karen D. Burns a/k/a Karen Burns, Deceased C.P. February Term, 2017 No. 04523 $93,440.19 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1712-322 1858 E Russell St 19134 45th wd. 1,016 Sq. Ft. OPA#452089600 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Michael Sabato C.P. April Term, 2017 No. 04217 $59,478.91 Shapiro & DeNardo, LLC 1712-323 7568 Mayland St 19138 50th wd. 1,394 Sq. Ft. OPA#501381700 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Frances Tucker C.P. January Term, 2017 No. 03829 $208,373.27 Shapiro & DeNardo, LLC 1712-324 7314 Meadowlark Pl 19153 40th wd. 2,678 Sq. Ft. OPA#406675000 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Winston Dyke and Anna Dyke C.P. August Term, 2015 No. 03445 $156,323.40 Shapiro & DeNardo, LLC 1712-325 1922 Ruan St 191244623 23rd wd. 882 Sq. Ft. OPA#232025100

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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, December 5, 2017 1712-301 1316 Rodman St 5th wd. 800 Sq. Ft. BRT#053086900 IMPROVEMENTS: ROW 3 STY MASONRY Hannah McCoubrey C.P. January Term, 2015 No. 02648 $50,826.75 Milstead & Associates, LLC 1712-302 6554 Lansdowne Ave 19151-3706 34th wd. 1,187 Sq. Ft. OPA#344020600 IMPROVEMENTS:

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IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Tinara Hammonds, in her capacity as Administratrix and Heir of the estate of Tonya Y. Hammonds; Unknown Heirs, Successors, Assigns, and All Person, Firms, or Association Claiming Right, Title or Interest from or under Tonya Y. Hammonds, Deceased; Unknown Heirs, Successors, Assigns, and All Persons, Firms, or Associations Claiming Right, Title or Interest from or under Jeff Sams, Deceased C.P. December Term, 2013 No. 01355 $30,716.58 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1712-326 212 Stearly St 191115915 35th wd. 1,138 Sq. Ft. OPA#352168700 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Aleisha C. Riles C.P. March Term, 2017 No. 01634 $65,059.41 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1712-327 249 S 45th St 191042950 27th wd. 3,348 Sq. Ft. OPA#272143960 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Douglas Moloznik a/k/a Douglas J. Moloznik C.P. February Term, 2017 No. 04331 $64,277.29 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1712-328 9326 Tulip St 191144017 65th wd. 850 Sq. Ft. OPA#652392011 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Ellenor J. Leighthardt C.P. June Term, 2017 No. 03138 $76,918.44 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1712-329 3447 H St 19134 33rd wd. 1,005 Sq. Ft. OPA#331354900 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Vernon Coyle Member of Cross Keys Investment LLC, Rose I. Coyle Member of Cross Keys Investment LLC and Cross Keys Investment LLC C.P. May Term, 2017 No. 00681 $77,245.50 KML Law Group, P.C. 1712-330 6536 N 11th St 19126 49th wd. 4,390 Sq. Ft. OPA#493083600 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Angie S. Smith-Frazer a/k/a Angie S. Smith Frazer C.P. July Term, 2016 No. 03266 $439,518.30 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1712-331 6603 Lincoln Dr 191193116 22nd wd. 4,200 Sq. Ft. OPA#223266300 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Terrence B. Delmoor and Ernestine P. Delmoor C.P. March Term, 2017 No. 01001

$306,815.79 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1712-332 1131 S Divinity St 51st wd. BRT#511171200 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Dwayne Bullock C.P. February Term, 2017 No. 00171 $78,760.26 Powers, Kirn & Associates, LLC 1712-333 3329 N Howard St 19140 7th wd. 1,200 Sq. Ft. OPA#072034200 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Ruth L. Laporte (Mortgagor) and Francisco Gaston Laporte (Real Owner) C.P. September Term, 2013 No. 03726 $18,271.05 Shapiro & DeNardo, LLC 1712-334 967 Clyde Ln 19128 21st wd. 31,353 Sq. Ft. OPA#214115233 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Christina Whaumbush Executrix of the Estate of Mary Whaumbush, Deceased and Jacque Whaumbush a/k/a Jacque Whaumbush Sr. C.P. October Term, 2011 No. 03548 $670,101.81 KML Law Group, P.C. 1712-335 9445 Outlook Ave 57th wd. 3,250 Sq. Ft. BRT#572300450 Subject to Mortgage IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Andrew J. Ungaro C.P. March Term, 2017 No. 00750 $59,929.36 Law Office of Gregory Javardian, LLC 1712-336 2013 Parrish St 191301424 15th wd. 1,848 Sq. Ft. OPA#152291700 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Isreal Huntley and Atheria Huntley C.P. June Term, 2012 No. 01328 $233,596.61 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1712-337 601 Brill St 19120 35th wd. 1,026 Sq. Ft. BRT#351179000 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Clinton Simpson C.P. March Term, 2017 No. 00871 $5,700.14 Martha E. Von Rosenstiel, P.C., Martha E. Von Rosenstiel, Esquire, Heather Riloff, Esquire, Tyler J. Wilk, Esquire 1712-338 5508 Walnut St 19139 60th wd. Land: 2,000 Sq. Ft.; Improvement: 2,304 Sq. Ft.; Total: 4,304 Sq. Ft. OPA#604036800 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Linda Conyers and Nolton Conyers and Lionel A. Yates C.P. February Term, 2017 No. 06038 $222,777.43 Richard M. Squire & Associates, LLC 1712-339 1903 72nd Ave 19138 10th wd. 1,050 Sq. Ft. (land area); 1,230 Sq. Ft. (improvement

area) BRT#101298600 Subject to Mortgage IMPROVEMENTS: ROW B/GAR 2 STY MASONRY Elayne Jefferson and Alix S. Jefferson C.P. January Term, 2017 No. 01725 $155,943.83 Keri P. Ebeck, Esquire 1712-340 1112 E Sharpnack St 19150 50th wd. 1,568 Sq. Ft. BRT#502323400 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Scott Coleman, in his capacity as heir at law of Ella M. Coleman, Deceased and Isaac Coleman, in his capacity as heir at law of Ella M. Coleman, Deceased and Unknown heirs, successors, assigns, and all persons, firms, or associations claiming right, title or interest from or under Ella M. Coleman, Deceased C.P. December Term, 2016 No. 03059 $113,881.08 Martha E. Von Rosenstiel, P.C., Martha E. Von Rosenstiel, Esquire, Heather Riloff, Esquire, Tyler J. Wilk, Esquire 1712-341 1905 N 52nd St 19131 52nd wd. 1,312 Sq. Ft. BRT#521292500 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Anna Kay V. Greenwood, in her Capacity as Administratrix and Heir-AtLaw of Elaine B. O’connor, Deceased and Unknown heirs, successors, assigns, and all persons, firms, or associations claiming right, title or interest from or under Elaine B. O’connor, Deceased C.P. March Term, 2017 No. 02373 $121,930.71 Martha E. Von Rosenstiel, P.C., Martha E. Von Rosenstiel, Esquire, Heather Riloff, Esquire, Tyler J. Wilk, Esquire 1712-342 2654 Bonaffon Ter a/k/a 2654 Bonaffon St 40th wd. 1,104 Sq. Ft. BRT#406079200 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Dawn S. James C.P. February Term, 2017 No. 03757 $57,821.86 Powers, Kirn & Associates, LLC 1712-343 6571 Windsor St 19142 40th wd. 1,248 Sq. Ft. OPA#403080600 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Gregorio Virola C.P. March Term, 2017 No. 00653 $106,882.30 KML Law Group, P.C. 1712-344 4015 M St 19124 33rd wd. 1,125 Sq. Ft. OPA#332467700 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Ysa Medina C.P. December Term, 2016 No. 01412 $107,825.47 KML Law Group, P.C. 1712-345 1117 Anchor St 19124 62nd wd. 1,504 Sq. Ft. OPA#621067600

IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Richard Squares C.P. November Term, 2016 No. 00935 $42,925.45 KML Law Group, P.C. 1712-346 52201 Delaire Landing Rd, Unit 201 19114 65th wd. 992 Sq. Ft. OPA#888650656 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Kevin Campbell; Denise Campbell C.P. February Term, 2017 No. 07605 $84,654.79 Cristina L. Connor, Esquire; Manley Deas Kochalski, LLC 1712-347 724 Kendrick St 19111 63rd wd. 1,572 Sq. Ft. OPA#632018500 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Scott Carpenter C.P. March Term, 2017 No. 01757 $236,464.05 KML Law Group, P.C. 1712-348 1127 E Cheltenham Ave 35th wd. 1,251 Sq. Ft. BRT#352017500 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Kristol M. Sloan C.P. February Term, 2017 No. 05322 $66,572.43 Powers, Kirn & Associates, LLC 1712-349 2341 S 4th St 39th wd. 1,166 Sq. Ft. BRT#392251600; OPA#882060570 IMPROVEMENTS: TAVERN OR BAR MASONRY Stone House Lane, LLC C.P. September Term, 2016 No. 03826 $411,316.23 Janet L. Gold, Esquire 1712-350 4304 Comly St 19135 55th wd. 1,365 Sq. Ft. OPA#552002300 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Betzaida Cartagena C.P. August Term, 2014 No. 01783 $67,627.86 KML Law Group, P.C. 1712-351 1130 Kenwyn St 19124 23rd wd. 2,763 Sq. Ft. OPA#234173100 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Sharon Lyons C.P. January Term, 2013 No. 03422 $202,551.18 Shapiro & DeNardo, LLC 1712-352 1247 Patrick Henry Pl 19122 14th wd. 1,800 Sq. Ft. OPA#141174800 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Anna J. Araica, a/k/a Anna Araica; Naim Pasha C.P. June Term, 2017 No. 01535 $100,039.86 Cristina L. Connor, Esquire; Manley Deas Kochalski, LLC 1712-353 556 E Cheltenham Ave 19120 35th wd. 1,124 Sq. Ft. OPA#351294700 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Rachel Gorelick Hitchens, a/k/a Rachel GorelickHitchens C.P. March Term,

2017 No. 00655 $64,879.43 Cristina L. Connor, Esquire; Manley Deas Kochalski, LLC 1712-354 6951 Ogontz Ave 19141 10th wd. 1,544 Sq. Ft. OPA#101215100 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Robin Parks C.P. September Term, 2016 No. 02595 $93,855.32 KML Law Group, P.C. 1712-355 1102 Rosalie St 19149 35th wd. 1,160 Sq. Ft. OPA#352032600 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Nagena Edmond a/k/a Nagena Pierre-Louis C.P. January Term, 2017 No. 01893 $42,971.35 Justin F. Kobeski, Esquire; Manley Deas Kochalski LLC 1712-356 3648 Emerald St 19134 45th wd. 2,751 Sq. Ft. OPA#452346300 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Patricia Pagnotti C.P. May Term, 2017 No. 02093 $30,295.96 KML Law Group, P.C. 1712-357 3459 Jasper St 19134 45th wd. 1,145 Sq. Ft. OPA#452365100 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Alexis Velazquez a/k/a Alexis Velazquez Rodriguez C.P. April Term, 2016 No. 01358 $112,982.11 Meredith H. Wooters, Esquire; Manley Deas Kochalski, LLC 1712-358 59 N 51st St 19145 44th wd. 773 Sq. Ft. OPA#441093800 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Thaxter Hicks C.P. December Term, 2015 No. 00201 $44,810.98 KML Law Group, P.C. 1712-359 8030 Ditman St, Unit 13C 19136 65th wd. 650 Sq. Ft. OPA#888650913 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Tammy Farries, as Believed Heir and/or Administrator to the Estate of David H. Farries, a/k/a David Farries; Unknown Heirs and/or Administrators to the Estate of David H. Farries, a/k/a David Farries; Chasity Farries, as Believed Heir and/or Administrator to the Estate of David H. Farries, a/k/a David Farries; Christine Farries, as Believed Heir and/ or Administrator to the Estate of David H. Farries, a/k/a David Farries; Nicole Farries, as Believed Heir and/or Administrator to the Estate of David H. Farries, a/k/a David Farries; Tammie Farries, as Believed Heir and/or Administrator to the Estate of David H. Farries, a/k/a David Farries C.P. May Term, 2016 No. 01363 $55,538.41 Justin

F. Kobeski, Esquire; Manley Deas Kochalski LLC 1712-360 1521 W Oxford St 19121 47th wd. 2,325 Sq. Ft. OPA#471134700 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Howard G. Palmer C.P. August Term, 2016 No. 03999 $178,576.52 Justin F. Kobeski, Esquire; Manley Deas Kochalski LLC 1712-361 2628 S 10th St 19148 39th wd. 1,080 Sq. Ft. OPA#393511900 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Janet L. Sbaraglia; Natalie E. Berrios C.P. January Term, 2017 No. 01213 $155,510.44 Meredith H. Wooters, Esquire; Manley Deas Kochalski, LLC 1712-362 409 Hermitage St 19128 21st wd. 2,750 Sq. Ft. OPA#212274900 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Geraldine R. Sowinski, a/k/a Geraldine Sowinski C.P. September Term, 2016 No. 01997 $137,486.41 Justin F. Kobeski, Esquire; Manley Deas Kochalski LLC 1712-363 6726 Lebanon Ave 19151 34th wd. 1,438 Sq. Ft. OPA#344053500 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Gregg B Walker C.P. July Term, 2012 No. 00745 $63,120.95 Justin F. Kobeski, Esquire; Manley Deas Kochalski LLC 1712-364 2538 S 68th St 19142 40th wd. 1,267 Sq. Ft. OPA#406096600 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Clifford Logan, Jr.; The United States of America, Department of the Treasury, Internal Revenue Service C.P. October Term, 2015 No. 00966 $73,404.88 Meredith H. Wooters, Esquire; Manley Deas Kochalski, LLC 1712-365 1615 Wakeling St 19124 23rd wd. 1,954 Sq. Ft. OPA#622000500 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Jody R. Carter Allen, a/k/a Jody R. Carter a/k/a Jody Renee Carter C.P. June Term, 2017 No. 00264 $101,441.28 Cristina L. Connor, Esquire; Manley Deas Kochalski, LLC 1712-366 2325 Hartel Ave 19152 56th wd. 2,930 Sq. Ft. OPA#561500500 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Marie L. Flynn C.P. February Term, 2017 No. 07838 $133,546.83 Justin F. Kobeski, Esquire; Manley Deas Kochalski LLC 1712-367 1269 Poquessing Creek

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Dr 19116 58th wd. 3,500 Sq. Ft. OPA#583084721 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Nikoloz Gambashidze, a/k/a N. Gambashidze C.P. September Term, 2016 No. 03126 $231,414.97 Justin F. Kobeski, Esquire; Manley Deas Kochalski LLC 1712-368 5928 Locust St 19139 3rd wd. 1,260 Sq. Ft. OPA#031091700 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Archie T. Adams, Sr., a/k/a Archie T. Adams; Lois N. Adams C.P. February Term, 2017 No. 00508 $47,010.59 Justin F. Kobeski, Esquire; Manley Deas Kochalski LLC 1712-369 1446 Creston St 19149 54th wd. 1,271 Sq. Ft. OPA#541007300 Subject to Mortgage IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Jessica Cotto, a/k/a Jessica M. Cotto; Alexander Lebron C.P. January Term, 2017 No. 04381 $67,349.93 Justin F. Kobeski, Esquire; Manley Deas Kochalski LLC 1712-370 453 Lverington Ave 19128 21st wd. 2,244 Sq. Ft. OPA#212250400 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Kurt C. Stine C.P. September Term, 2016 No. 02825 $162,333.94 Justin F. Kobeski, Esquire; Manley Deas Kochalski LLC 1712-371 1016 Cantrell St 19148 39th wd. 840 Sq. Ft. OPA#394044700 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Dorothy M. Picuri, a/k/a Dorothy Picuri C.P. November Term, 2016 No. 01262 $29,128.76 Meredith H. Wooters, Esquire; Manley Deas Kochalski, LLC 1712-372 524 W Natrona St a/k/a 524 N Natrona St 19104 24th wd. 1,380 Sq. Ft. OPA#242136900 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Maxine Mcintyre C.P. August Term, 2016 No. 02518 $181,972.49 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1712-373 2020 E Tioga St 191342633 45th wd. 1,725 Sq. Ft. OPA#452104000 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Patrick C. Fordham C.P. May Term, 2017 No. 03595 $81,892.86 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1712-374 1452 Sparks St 19141 17th wd. 1,290 Sq. Ft. OPA#171269500 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Ping Cao; Edward Cao C.P. January Term, 2017 No. 03386 $78,141.93 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP

1712-375 4115-19 Gypsy Ln 19129-5529 21st wd. 1,200 Sq. Ft. OPA#213221000 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Gregory C. Washington C.P. September Term, 2016 No. 00219 $1,004,903.51 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1712-376 1537 S Wilton St 191435023 51st wd. 1,068 Sq. Ft. OPA#512053100 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Facenda M. Porter C.P. March Term, 2017 No. 01338 $39,150.89 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1712-377 8918 Maxwell Pl 191521518 57th wd. 1,676 Sq. Ft. OPA#571268200 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Abraham A. Swaray, Sr.; Helena W. Swaray C.P. March Term, 2017 No. 01337 $343,559.19 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1712-378 6640 Lansdowne Ave 19151 34th wd. 1,248 Sq. Ft. OPA#344023600 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Joseph J. Welcome C.P. May Term, 2012 No. 01473 $130,150.08 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1712-379 1775 S 65th St 191421432 40th wd. 1,094 Sq. Ft. OPA#401197600 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Huoth Uy C.P. December Term, 2016 No. 03111 $35,491.82 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1712-380 539 Titan St 19147 2nd wd. BRT#021320200 IMPROVEMENTS: N/A C.P. March Term, 2015 No. 03296 $77,290.83 Brian H. Smith, Esquire 1712-381 2002 Brown St 191302615 15th wd. 1,066 Sq. Ft. OPA#15-2239620 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Victor S. Rozier C.P. May Term, 2016 No. 03944 $232,459.12 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1712-382 2303 S Front St 19148 39th wd. 887 Sq. Ft. OPA#391224500 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Gina Gautieri C.P. February Term, 2017 No. 07383 $158,179.17 KML Law Group, P.C. 1712-383 5342 Baltimore Ave 19143 51st wd. 992 Sq. Ft. BRT#51-1080200; OPA#511109300 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Albert R. Lacey, III C.P.

July Term, 2017 No. 01330 $87,736.13 Udren Law Offices, P.C. 1712-384 1009 E Hortter St 19150 50th wd. 2,508 Sq. Ft. BRT#502343500; OPA#502343500 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Jewell D. Turner, Known Heir of Margaret Turner, Oscar Turner, Jr., Personal Representative of The Estate of Margaret Turner, Pamela Turner, Known Heir of Margaret Turner, Estate of Margaret Turner, Unknown heirs, successors, assigns, and all persons, firms, or associations claiming right, title or interest from or under Margaret Turner C.P. March Term, 2017 No. 02027 $150,969.59 Udren Law Offices, P.C. 1712-385 7615 Thouron St n/k/a 7615 Thouron Ave 19150 50th wd. 2,000 Sq. Ft. BRT#502163600; OPA#502163600 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING John L. Bailey C.P. March Term, 2017 No. 02717 $85,928.77 Udren Law Offices, P.C. 1712-386 6464 Woodcrest Ave 19151 34th wd. 1,998 Sq. Ft. BRT#34-4-112100 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Nettie L. Johnson; Russell Simms C.P. July Term, 2012 No. 01767 $268,100.72 Udren Law Offices, P.C. 1712-387 159 W. Ruscomb St 19120 42nd wd. Improvement Area: 1,050 Sq. Ft.; Land Area: 1,050 Sq. Ft. BRT#422160800 Subject to Mortgage IMPROVEMENTS: ROW 2 STY MASONRY James Fulginiti a/k/a James R. Fulginiti III and Jeanine Fulginiti a/k/a Jeanine A. Fulginiti C.P. September Term, 2016 No. 00282 $67,951.06 Brett L. Messinger, Ryan A. Gower, & Paul J. Fanelli 1712-388 3041 Gaul St 19134 25th wd. Improvement Area: 750 Sq. Ft.; Land Area: 1,005 Sq. Ft. BRT#251381300 IMPROVEMENTS: ROW 2 STY MASONRY Christine T. Sullivan C.P. December Term, 2016 No. 02055 $155,725.76 Brett L. Messinger, Ryan A. Gower, & Paul J. Fanelli 1712-389 6615 N. 13th St 19126 61st wd. Improvement Area: 2,300 Sq. Ft.; Land Area: 5,991 Sq. Ft. OPA#611194000 Subject to Mortgage IMPROVEMENTS: S/D W/D GAR 3 STY STONE Clarence Butler, Jr. C.P. April Term, 2015 No. 03109 $96,293.70 Brett L. Messinger, Ryan A. Gower, & Paul J. Fanelli

1712-390 4609 Ditman St 19124 23rd wd. Improvement Area: 930 Sq. Ft.; Land Area: 1,035 Sq. Ft. OPA#232365200 IMPROVEMENTS: SEMI/ DET 2 STY MASONRY Dashaun Riley C.P. October Term, 2016 No. 03563 $63,879.66 Brett L. Messinger, Ryan A. Gower, & Paul J. Fanelli 1712-391 5723 N. 19th St 19141 17th wd. Improvement Area: 1,368 Sq. Ft.; Land Area: 1,332 Sq. Ft. BRT#172338100 IMPROVEMENTS: ROW B/GAR 2 STY MASONRY Brandon Smith C.P. July Term, 2015 No. 02617 $141,848.15 Brett L. Messinger, Ryan A. Gower, & Paul J. Fanelli 1712-392 2636 S 72nd St 19153 BRT#404009400 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Diane Jamsion C.P. June Term, 2016 No. 00242 $140,430.32 Robert W. Williams, Esquire 1712-393 1823 E. Westmoreland St 19134 45th wd. Improvement Area: 784 Sq. Ft.; Land Area: 1,120 Sq. Ft. BRT#452036800 IMPROVEMENTS: ROW 2 STY MASONRY Ricaldo Rodriguez a/k/a Ricaldo Rodriquez & Maria Nazario C.P. December Term, 2016 No. 02054 $23,845.08 Brett L. Messinger, Ryan A. Gower, & Paul J. Fanelli 1712-394 1152 Cantrell St 19148 39th wd. Improvement Area: 1,120 Sq. Ft.; Land Area: 672 Sq. Ft. BRT#394048700 Subject to Mortgage IMPROVEMENTS: ROW 2 STY MASONRY John W. Beaudry, Jr. a/k/a John W. Beaudry & the Estate of Rosalie A. Ponzio a/k/a Rosalie Ponzio, deceased c/o Lucy Ann Berson a/k/a Lucy Berson C.P. January Term, 2016 No. 02195 $51,812.25 Brett L. Messinger, Ryan A. Gower, & Paul J. Fanelli 1712-395A 631 E. Thompson St 19125 18th wd. Improvement Area: 2,130 Sq. Ft.; Land Area: 1,239 Sq. Ft. OPA#181396100 IMPROVEMENTS: PRIV GAR 2 STY MASONRY Gerald Pomroy a/k/a Gerald Pomroy, Sr. C.P. March Term, 2012 No. 00205 $368,288.78 Brett L. Messinger, Ryan A. Gower, & Paul J. Fanelli 1712-395B 633 E. Thompson St 19125 18th wd. Improvement Area: 2,130 Sq. Ft.; Land Area: 1,239 Sq. Ft. OPA#181396200 IMPROVEMENTS: SEMI/ DET 3 STY MASONRY Gerald Pomroy a/k/a Gerald Pomroy, Sr. C.P. March Term, 2012 No. 00205 $368,288.78 Brett L. Messinger, Ryan A. Gower, & Paul J. Fanelli

1712-396 4707 Conshohocken Ave 19131 52nd wd. Improvement Area: 2,592 Sq. Ft.; Land Area: 3,640 Sq. Ft. OPA#521192600 IMPROVEMENTS: S/D CONV APT 2 STY MASON Sean Vliet and Kelly Vliet C.P. May Term, 2016 No. 02800 $243,558.29 Brett L. Messinger, Ryan A. Gower, & Paul J. Fanelli 1712-397 3144 Tilton St 19134 25th wd. ROW 2 STY MASONRY; 700 Sq. Ft. BRT#251216300 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Amanda Arentzen C.P. February Term, 2017 No. 08174 $111,753.63 McCabe, Weisberg, & Conway, P.C. 1712-398 7243 Glenloch St 19135 41st wd. ROW B/GAR 2 STY MASONRY; 1,424 Sq. Ft. BRT#412345900 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Emily L. Arroyo C.P. September Term, 2016 No. 03833 $155,709.10 McCabe, Weisberg, & Conway, P.C. 1712-399 2105 66th Ave 19138 10th wd. ROW B/GAR 2 STY MASONRY; 1,230 Sq. Ft. BRT#102366600 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Tonya A. Johnson C.P. February Term, 2017 No. 07604 $92,603.85 McCabe, Weisberg, & Conway, P.C. 1712-400 5910 N. Camac St 19141 49th wd. 3,864 Sq. Ft. BRT#493-1853-00; OPA#493185300 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Estate of Selma Dillard; Frances S. Comer, Sr. Known Heir of Selma Dillard; Henry S. Dillard, Personal Representative of the Estate of Selma Dillard; Marie Kelly, Known Heir of Selma Dillard; Unknown heirs, successors, assigns, and all persons, firms, or associations claiming right, title or interest from or under Selma Dillard C.P. May Term, 2017 No. 03579 $131,460.59 Udren Law Offices, P.C. 1712-401 4325 E Wingohocking St a/k/a 4325 Wingohocking St 19124 23rd wd. 1,752 Sq. Ft. OPA#234208500 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Victor J. Mackenzie Sr a/k/a Victor J. Mackenzie and Lisa M. Mackenzie C.P. March Term, 2017 No. 03166 $80,273.47 KML Law Group, P.C. 1712-402 1004 66th Ave 19126 49th wd. 9,180 Sq. Ft. OPA#492087900 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Deneatra Blackston C.P. April Term, 2015 No. 03877

$285,331.11 KML Law Group, P.C. 1712-403 3206 Princeton Ave 19149 55th wd. 1,735 Sq. Ft. OPA#551381200 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Brian C. Buck and Christine M. Buck C.P. March Term, 2017 No. 02932 $130,982.26 KML Law Group, P.C. 1712-404 4220 Passmore St 19135 41st wd. 1,108 Sq. Ft. OPA#552096500 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING William R. Albertus, Deceased C.P. March Term, 2017 No. 02385 $109,754.30 Joseph R. Loverdi, Esquire 1712-405 250 S. 13th St, Unit 2G 19107 5th wd. 395 Sq. Ft. OPA#888072124 Subject to Mortgage Mark Scornaienchi SC-17-02-10-4278 $6,384.78 Monica M. Littman, Esq.; Fineman, Krekstein & Harris, PC 1712-406 6448 Woodcrest Ave 19151-2407 34th wd. 1,408 Sq. Ft. OPA#344111300 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Bertrum T. Newby a/k/a Bartrum T. Newby C.P. April Term, 2015 No. 01049 $63,515.62 Phelan Hallinan & Schmieg, LLP 1712-407 2812 Bridge St 19137 45th wd. 1,940 Sq. Ft. BRT#453-155400; OPA#453155400 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING David R. Zagorski C.P. December Term, 2016 No. 00696 $159,524.81 Udren Law Offices, P.C. 1712-408 6128 Carpenter St 19143-2905 3rd wd. 2,424 Sq. Ft. OPA#033097800 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Allan Muse; Patricia Johnson-Muse C.P. January Term, 2017 No. 01253 $186,867.98 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1712-409 6754 Emlen St, Unit #7 19119 22nd wd. 1,360 Sq. Ft. BRT#888220170; OPA#888220170 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Natalie I. Whitehead C.P. March Term, 2017 No. 02988 $270,271.16 Udren Law Offices, P.C. 1712-410 2619 S 11th St 191484407 39th wd. 1,108 Sq. Ft. OPA#394186600 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Vanda Poupard C.P. March Term, 2017 No. 02629 $209,305.08 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1712-411 266 Sparks St 19120 61st wd. BRT#61-1-250300

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IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Norman B. Bell a/k/a Norman Bell C.P. December Term, 2013 No. 002416 $27,564.39 Leon P. Haller, Esquire (Purcell, Krug & Haller) 1712-412 2821 N. 23rd St 19132 11th wd. 1,410 Sq. Ft. BRT#111373501; OPA#111373501 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Louise Barrow C.P. February Term, 2016 No. 04463 $48,553.51 Udren Law Offices, P.C. 1712-413 2009 Eastburn Ave 19138 10th wd. SEMI/DET 2 STY MASONRY; 1,530 Sq. Ft. BRT#102106000 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Tonya Fountaine, Administratrix of the Estate of Linda Juanita Fountaine Bailey a/k/a Linda Bailey C.P. January Term, 2017 No. 03204 $41,220.82 McCabe, Weisberg, & Conway, P.C. 1712-414 1753 N 3rd St 19122 18th wd. 1,020 Sq. Ft. BRT#183133800 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE Marcia Carter, solely as Co-Administrartix of the Estate of Solomon Carter and Lucy R. Carter, solely as Co-Administratrix of the Estate of Solomon Carter and Jacquelyn Reading, solely as Co-Administrartix of the Estate of Solomon Carter C.P. December Term, 2016 No. 02930 $35,444.57 Stern & Eisenberg PC 1712-415 2529 S Camac St 39th wd. 780 Sq. Ft. BRT#394338500 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Dana A. Bergamesco C.P. May Term, 2016 No. 03864 $117,982.09 Powers, Kirn & Associates, LLC 1712-416 5633 Rodman St 19143 46th wd. 953 Sq. Ft. OPA#463026600 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Beverly Carter, Solely in Her Capacity as Heir of Dorothy Carter Deceased, Freddie Carter, Solely in His Capacity as Heir of Dorothy Carter Deceased, Marvin Carter Solely in His Capacity as Heir of Dorothy Carter Deceased, The Unknown Heirs of Dorothy Carter Deceased, Wanda Johnson Solely in Her Capacity as Heir of Dorothy Carter Deceased and Carter Leslie Solely in His Capacity as Heir of Dorothy Carter Deceased C.P. October Term, 2016 No. 02807 $103,579.64 KML Law Group, P.C. 1712-417 823 W 65th Ave 191263735 49th wd. 1,768 Sq. Ft. OPA#492085700

IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Charles Nelson and Sandra Thomas a/k/a Sandra Nelson C.P. September Term, 2014 No. 00107 $262,381.05 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1712-418 6404 W Girard Ave 34th wd. 1,250 Sq. Ft. BRT#343026300 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Wayne S. Williams, Jr. C.P. February Term, 2017 No. 03758 $56,255.17 Powers, Kirn & Associates, LLC 1712-419 3467 Palmetto St 33rd wd. 1,152 Sq. Ft. BRT#331388900 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Jose L. Maldonado C.P. March Term, 2016 No. 03377 $49,131.73 Powers, Kirn & Associates, LLC 1712-420 7120 Limekiln Pike 19138 10th wd. ROW B/GAR 2 STY MASONRY; 1,280 Sq. Ft. BRT#102070700 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Edward Tomlin C.P. March Term, 2017 No. 00179 $41,101.17 McCabe, Weisberg, & Conway, P.C. 1712-421 4277 Frankford Ave 19124-3950 23rd wd. 3,270 Sq. Ft. OPA#871110700 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Tisha S. Riddick a/k/a Tisha Riddick C.P. March Term, 2017 No. 02369 $76,985.14 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1712-422 1011 Lorraine St 19116 58th wd. 1,652 Sq. Ft. OPA#582213000 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Kristen Sanchez; Michael J. Sanchez C.P. August Term, 2012 No. 02337 $267,570.44 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1712-423 5530 W Thompson St 4th wd. 1,456 Sq. Ft. BRT#041093500 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Daryl Brown C.P. November Term, 2014 No. 00685 $107,474.48 Law Office of Gregory Javardian, LLC 1712-424 1729 Moore St 36th wd. 1,040 Sq. Ft. BRT#365406900 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Frank A. Dardanelli C.P. September Term, 2016 No. 00414 $26,702.06 Law Office of Gregory Javardian, LLC 1712-425 4920 Ormes St 19120 42nd wd. 1,056 Sq. Ft. BRT#421-3307-00; OPA#421330700 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Cindria McKnight; Tinisha McKnight C.P. March Term, 2017 No. 02338 $114,532.81 Udren Law Offices, P.C.

1712-426 61 E Coulter Ave 19144 12th wd. 2,097 Sq. Ft. OPA#122022200 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY David P. Hudson a/k/a David P. Hudson Sr and Tyhisha Mary Williams-Hudson a/k/a Tyhisha Mary Hudson C.P. March Term, 2017 No. 02376 $153,704.30 Shapiro & DeNardo, LLC 1712-427 1943 Georgian Rd 19138 10th wd. 1,872 Sq. Ft. OPA#101273800 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Louise L. Neal a/k/a Louise L. Neil C.P. July Term, 2012 No. 02345 $78,147.99 Shapiro & DeNardo, LLC 1712-428 9351 Neil Road, #A 19115 56th wd. 1,107 Sq. Ft. OPA#888560885 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Brian Roakes and Kristy Hopkins C.P. September Term, 2016 No. 00134 $137,606.39 Shapiro & DeNardo, LLC 1712-429 5103 Brown St 19139 44th wd. 1,350 Sq. Ft. OPA#441278600 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Shirl I. Williams C.P. April Term, 2015 No. 02816 $39,856.55 Shapiro & DeNardo, LLC 1712-430 3184 Miller St 25th wd. 938 Sq. Ft. BRT#251373700 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Timothy F. Engle, Jr C.P. March Term, 2017 No. 01286 $135,327.87 Law Office of Gregory Javardian, LLC 1712-431 3313 N Mutter St a/k/a 3313 Mutter St 19140 7th wd. 623 Sq. Ft. OPA#072065100 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY The Unknown Heirs of Humphrey Miller Deceased and Gladys Miller Solely in Her Capacity as Heir of Humphrey Miller, Deceased C.P. June Term, 2017 No. 00657 $22,002.42 KML Law Group, P.C. 1712-432 407 S 63rd St a/k/a 407 Cobbs Creek Pkwy 19143 3rd wd. 1,280 Sq. Ft. OPA#032252500 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Shelley Collins C.P. December Term, 2013 No. 03487 $133,433.55 KML Law Group, P.C. 1712-433 4315 Brown St 19104 6th wd. 1,226 Sq. Ft. OPA#062005900 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Vandy Cheeseborough and Kathleen GoddardCheeseborough C.P. March Term, 2017 No. 02620 $80,569.21 KML Law Group, P.C.

1712-434 5001 N Sydenham St 19141 17th wd. 1,344 Sq. Ft. OPA#172076900 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Entrust Cama, FBO Janette Lee Curry, Ira and Bruce D. Ryan C.P. January Term, 2015 No. 03193 $48,293.62 KML Law Group, P.C. 1712-435 7267 E Walnut Ln a/k/a 7267 Walnut Ln 19138 10th wd. 1,867 Sq. Ft. OPA#101198700 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Celestine Harvey C.P. March Term, 2017 No. 00161 $108,565.36 KML Law Group, P.C. 1712-436 4339 Teesdale St 19136 41st wd. 1,040 Sq. Ft. OPA#412102400 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Nicole M. Nusslein and Michael D. Sklar C.P. March Term, 2017 No. 01677 $113,967.26 KML Law Group, P.C. 1712-437 6016 Walton Ave 19143 3rd wd. 1,655 Sq. Ft. OPA#032177600 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY The Unknown Heirs of Peggy Corson Deceased, Beverly Yates, Solely in Her Capacity as Heir of Peggy Corson, Deceased and Edward Yates Solely in His Capacity as Heir of Peggy Corson, Deceased C.P. January Term, 2017 No. 04448 $132,144.91 KML Law Group, P.C. 1712-438 227 W Nedro Ave 19120 61st wd. 992 Sq. Ft. BRT#612101100; OPA#612101100 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Christina Lamar, known heir of Diane E. Lamar a/k/a Diana Lamar a/k/a Diana E. Lamar; Jasmin Lamar, known heir of Diane E. Lamar a/k/a Diana Lamar a/k/a Diana E. Lamar; Unknown heirs, successors, assigns, and all persons, firms, or associations claiming right, title, or interest from or under Diane E. Lamar a/k/a Diana Lamar a/k/a Diana E. Lamar C.P. December Term, 2016 No. 02746 $77,787.81 Udren Law Offices, P.C. 1712-439 5432 Baltimore Ave 19143 15th wd. 2,123 Sq. Ft. BRT#513051500; OPA#513051500 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Andre J. Chappelle; John Chappelle a/k/a John R. Chappelle a/k/a John R. Chappelle, Jr C.P. June Term, 2017 No. 00060 $74,892.43 Udren Law Offices, P.C. 1712-440 6533 N Park Ave 19126 49th wd. 2,734 Sq.

Ft. BRT#493235600 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Marlene Reid C.P. March Term, 2015 No. 01782 $170,664.55 Udren Law Offices, P.C. 1712-441 8846 Blue Grass Rd 19152 57th wd. 3,357 Sq. Ft. OPA#571195300 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Grace O. Ruiz C.P. March Term, 2017 No. 02927 $85,964.25 KML Law Group, P.C. 1712-442 3738 Frankford Ave 19124 45th wd. 1,117 Sq. Ft. OPA#452287400 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Mark J. Malaczewski C.P. March Term, 2016 No. 03381 $61,899.98 KML Law Group, P.C. 1712-443 5515 Addison St 19143 6th wd. 822 Sq. Ft. OPA#604121200 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Charles Strawberry and Shakela Strawberry C.P. September Term, 2016 No. 00501 $63,345.30 KML Law Group, P.C. 1712-444 629 Park Terr 19128 21st wd. 3,000 Sq. Ft. BRT#2313180985; OPA#213180985 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Unknown heirs, successors, assigns, and all persons, firms, or associations claiming right, title, or interest from or under Linda Parker C.P. March Term, 2017 No. 03708 $181,312.39 Udren Law Offices, P.C. 1712-445 3039 Boudinot St 19134 7th wd. 812 Sq. Ft. BRT#071481100 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Tracy Hua and Chi-Hung Mu C.P. August Term, 2016 No. 01058 $42,170.56 Martha E. Von Rosenstiel, P.C., Martha E. Von Rosenstiel, Esquire, Heather Riloff, Esquire, Tyler J. Wilk, Esquire 1712-446 4307 Potter St 191244427 33rd wd. 1,591 Sq. Ft. BRT#332563000 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE Eduardo Fonseca, Jr. and Heather L. Owens C.P. June Term, 2015 No. 02435 $107,875.21 Stern & Eisenberg PC 1712-447 4333 Fleming St 19128 4th wd. 1,279 Sq. Ft. OPA#211307200 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Kim M. Smith C.P. November Term, 2016 No. 01093 $239,317.05 KML Law Group, P.C.

1712-448 4948 Duffield St 19124 23rd wd. 2,610 Sq. Ft. OPA#232273700 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Fatou Darboe C.P. June Term, 2017 No. 02021 $142,945.43 KML Law Group, P.C. 1712-449 845 N 5th St 191232118 5th wd. 1,906 Sq. Ft. OPA#056232500 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Sherri Kae Calkins C.P. January Term, 2016 No. 02665 $311,778.75 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1712-450 5804 Malvern Ave 191313003 52nd wd. 1,217 Sq. Ft. OPA#522112000 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Cathern L. Washington a/k/a Cathern Washington C.P. October Term, 2013 No. 03532 $86,560.79 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1712-451 887 W Walnut Ln 191443720 21st wd. 1,474 Sq. Ft. OPA#213086600 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Nakia Merriweather; Jose Rodriguez, Jr C.P. January Term, 2017 No. 02891 $194,638.40 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1712-452 3933 Elsinore St 191245411 33rd wd. 1,024 Sq. Ft. OPA#332217900 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Quetsy Rodriguez C.P. June Term, 2012 No. 02743 $57,763.92 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1712-453 4910 E Cheltenham Ave 19124 41st wd. 3,442 Sq. Ft. OPA#411072800 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY James J. Rice C.P. April Term, 2017 No. 00350 $114,121.53 KML Law Group, P.C. 1712-454 2874 Tolbut St 19136 57th wd. 2,541 Sq. Ft. OPA#572049135 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Rosemary C. Fitzgerald and Robert J. Fitzgerald Jr C.P. April Term, 2015 No. 03706 $99,655.65 KML Law Group, P.C. 1712-455 5329 Reinhard St 19143 51st wd. 940 Sq. Ft. OPA#512027100 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Steven Westbrook C.P. July Term, 2017 No. 01815 $42,805.23 KML Law Group, P.C. 1712-456 2713 S Smedley St 19145 26th wd. 1,068

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Sq. Ft. OPA#261336800 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Geraldine Cavaliere C.P. February Term, 2017 No. 00040 $263,993.09 KML Law Group, P.C. 1712-457 4133 Maywood St 19124 33rd wd. 990 Sq. Ft. OPA#332486600 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY John E. Nace C.P. April Term, 2017 No. 00750 $50,801.67 KML Law Group, P.C. 1712-458 5464 N Marvine St 19141 49th wd. 1,260 Sq. Ft. OPA#493102400 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Gennie W. Carter C.P. November Term, 2016 No. 02652 $27,701.37 KML Law Group, P.C. 1712-459 136 Wright St 19127 21st wd. 1,170 Sq. Ft. OPA#211440100 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY John H. O’Donnel a/k/a John O’Donnel III C.P. February Term, 2017 No. 06119 $137,524.70 KML Law Group, P.C. 1712-460 4908 W Thompson St 44th wd. 1,125 Sq. Ft. BRT#442114000 IMPROVEMENTS: ROW CONV/APT 3 STY MASON Bianca Barnes C.P. October Term, 2016 No. 03294 $116,673.63 Milstead & Associates, LLC 1712-461 2015 68th Ave 19138 10th wd. 740 Sq. Ft. OPA#102439500 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Robert Tucker C.P. February Term, 2017 No. 03500 $97,641.77 KML Law Group, P.C. 1712-462 2130 Homer St 19138 10th wd. 1,320 Sq. Ft. OPA#102146500 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Tanya J. Capers Walton C.P. August Term, 2015 No. 02205 $155,188.21 KML Law Group, P.C. 1712-463 9819 Bonner St 19115 58th wd. 2,562 Sq. Ft. OPA#581470400 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Atef Jelassi C.P. November Term, 2014 No. 01611 $184,617.64 KML Law Group, P.C. 1712-464 6222 N 10th St 49th wd. 1,440 Sq. Ft. BRT#411266700 IMPROVEMENTS: ROW B/ GAR 2 STY MASONRY Phyllis Oliver C.P. September Term, 2014 No. 02488 $169,375.85 Milstead & Associates, LLC 1712-465 157 Mifflin St 19148 1st wd. 915 Sq. Ft. OPA#011171300 IMPROVEMENTS:

RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Jade Carroll and Kevin Carroll C.P. March Term, 2017 No. 00459 $149,144.74 KML Law Group, P.C. 1712-466 2034 Lansing St 19152 56th wd. 2,563 Sq. Ft. OPA#561472900 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Robin Miller and David J. Miller Jr. C.P. April Term, 2012 No. 02080 $190,250.39 KML Law Group, P.C. 1712-467 330 N 53rd St 19139 44th wd. 1,800 Sq. Ft. OPA#441361100 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Jade Powell C.P. January Term, 2016 No. 03194 $63,101.09 KML Law Group, P.C. 1712-468 104 W Courtland St 19140 42nd wd. 680 Sq. Ft. OPA#422033300 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Jamil Williams C.P. March Term, 2012 No. 02565 $40,349.22 KML Law Group, P.C. 1712-469 4846 N 9th St 19141 49th wd. 1,290 Sq. Ft. OPA#491297000 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Soyika Eldemire C.P. July Term, 2015 No. 02854 $86,671.33 KML Law Group, P.C. 1712-470 226 E Montana St 191192259 22nd wd. 1,306 Sq. Ft. OPA#221139800 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Lakeisha Webb C.P. March Term, 2017 No. 02633 $91,916.69 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1712-471 1433 W Fisher Ave 19141-1638 17th wd. 2,122 Sq. Ft. OPA#171075600 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Sean D. Vance C.P. March Term, 2017 No. 00383 $169,661.31 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1712-472 6029 Angora Terr a/k/a 6029 Angola Terr 3rd wd. 1,024 Sq. Ft. BRT#034024700 IMPROVEMENTS: ROW B/GAR 2 STY MASONRY Jacqueline M. Burton C.P. June Term, 2017 No. 03447 $64,779.46 Milstead & Associates, LLC 1712-473 914 W Tabor Rd 19141 49th wd. 1,212 Sq. Ft. OPA#492056000 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Frank E. Williams C.P. June Term, 2017 No. 00833 $60,842.09 KML Law Group, P.C. 1712-474 8862 Manchester Ave a/k/a 8862 Manchester St 19152-1515 57th wd. 1,536

Sq. Ft. OPA#571276700 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Jestina Harding; Gibrilla Dumbuya C.P. August Term, 2015 No. 04140 $230,311.24 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1712-475 105 N 55th St 19139 4th wd. 878 Sq. Ft. OPA#041157500 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Betty McDuffie C.P. September Term, 2016 No. 01883 $45,574.73 KML Law Group, P.C. 1712-476 4233 Neilson St 19124 33rd wd. 810 Sq. Ft. OPA#332529800 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Edward Correa and Richard Correa C.P. March Term, 2017 No. 00685 $62,342.49 KML Law Group, P.C. 1712-477 1172 E Sharpnack St 50th wd. 1,706 Sq. Ft. BRT#502326400 IMPROVEMENTS: ROW B/GAR 2 STY MASONRY Jeffrey L. Williams a/k/a Jeffrey Williams C.P. April Term, 2015 No. 00152 $116,692.07 Milstead & Associates, LLC 1712-478 12100 Elmore Rd 191542709 66th wd. 1,520 Sq. Ft. OPA#662205600 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Jill-Ann Higgins, in Her Capacity as Executrix and Devisee of The Estate of Karen A. Meeker; Wendi Meeker, in Her Capacity as Devisee of The Estate of Karen A. Meeker; Brian Patrick Higgins, III, in His Capacity as Devisee and Beneficiary of The Estate of Karen A. Meeker; Edward A. Repper, in His Capacity as Trustee of The Estate of Karen A. Meeker; The Karen A. Meeker Testamentary Trust C.P. October Term, 2016 No. 04536 $161,855.97 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1712-479 1144 S 18th St 36th wd. 961 Sq. Ft. BRT#361140700 IMPROVEMENTS: ROW 2 STY MASONRY Norma Gray and Ricardo Gray C.P. December Term, 2014 No. 01134 $281,060.62 Milstead & Associates, LLC 1712-480 5048 Homestead St 19135-4306 41st wd. 960 Sq. Ft. OPA#411113800 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Michelle Osorio, in Her Capacity as heir of Angel Osorio, Deceased; Minerva Osorio, in Her Capacity as Heir of Angel Osorio, Deceased; Jose Osorio a/k/a Jose R. Osorio, in Capacity as Heir of Angel Osorio, Deceased; Maria Osorio, in Her Capacity as Heir of

Angel Osorio, Deceased; Felix Osorio, in His Capacity as Heir of Angel Osorio, Deceased; Josefa Osorio, in His Capacity as Heir of Angel Osorio, Deceased; Unknown heirs, successors, assigns, and all persons, firms, or associations claiming right, title, or interest from or under Angel Osorio, Deceased C.P. November Term, 2016 No. 02647 $34,894.16 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1712-481 8901 Alton St 19115 63rd wd. 2,755 Sq. Ft. OPA#63-23110-24 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Nathan Berger, Deceased C.P. October Term, 2016 No. 003209 $22,359.18 Craig H. Fox, Esq 1712-482 6885 N 19th St 50th wd. 2,550 Sq. Ft. BRT#101111100 IMPROVEMENTS: S/D W/B GAR 2 STY MASONRY Leroy Boyd, Deceased C.P. February Term, 2016 No. 03317 $42,273.25 Milstead & Associates, LLC 1712-483 5848 Montrose St 46th wd. 953 Sq. Ft. BRT#033077100 IMPROVEMENTS: ROW 2 STY MASONRY Josie Johnson and Gloria Hawks C.P. February Term, 2008 No. 03922 $51,319.15 Milstead & Associates, LLC 1712-484 5748 N Fairhill St 61st wd. 1,659 Sq. Ft. BRT#612297700 IMPROVEMENTS: ROW CONV/APT 2 STY MASON Zainab Hundley C.P. February Term, 2016 No. 01140 $222,169.85 Milstead & Associates, LLC 1712-485 1246 Stirling St 53rd wd. 1,744 Sq. Ft. BRT#531050600 IMPROVEMENTS: ROW B/ GAR 2 STY MASONRY Allen R. Schwartz a/k/a Allen Schwartz C.P. October Term, 2011 No. 03936 $192,160.00 Milstead & Associates, LLC 1712-486 5800 Woodbine Ave 52nd wd. 4,594 Sq. Ft. BRT#522173600 IMPROVEMENTS: ROW W/ DET GAR 3 STY MAS Luna Saint-Louis C.P. August Term, 2015 No. 03100 $195,831.83 Milstead & Associates, LLC 1712-487 1534 Roselyn St 49th wd. 1,360 Sq. Ft. BRT#171216700 IMPROVEMENTS: ROW B/ GAR 2 STY MASONRY Alberta Royal C.P. February Term, 2017 No. 02898 $91,127.15 Milstead & Associates, LLC 1712-488 283 S 63rd St a/k/a 283 Cobbs Creek Pkwy 46th wd. 1,280 Sq. Ft. BRT#031209600 IMPROVEMENTS: ROW 2 STY MASONRY Julia E. White and Almeda Thorne, Deceased C.P. May Term, 2016 No. 02622 $169,767.51 Milstead & Associates, LLC

1712-489 6301 Marsden St 10th wd. 1,260 Sq. Ft. BRT#411266700 IMPROVEMENTS: ROW 2 STY MASONRY John L. Warner a/k/a John Warner and Guoli Warner C.P. November Term, 2016 No. 02675 $79,920.95 Milstead & Associates, LLC 1712-490 6056 Belden St 53rd wd. 1,597 Sq. Ft. BRT#531297000 IMPROVEMENTS: ROW B/GAR 2 STY MASONRY Lita Daniels C.P. May Term, 2015 No. 01150 $217,539.05 Milstead & Associates, LLC 1712-491 3450 Ryan Ave 64th wd. 1,720 Sq. Ft. BRT#642099500 IMPROVEMENTS: ROW CONV/APT 2 STY MASONRY Anthony Cancelliere C.P. June Term, 2017 No. 01739 $91,099.32 Milstead & Associates, LLC 1712-492 4316 Loring St 41st wd. 1,082 Sq. Ft. BRT#412168000 IMPROVEMENTS: ROW B/GAR 2 STY MASONRY Georgianna Landis and William M. Landis C.P. December Term, 2014 No. 02937 $112,855.38 Milstead & Associates, LLC 1712-493 843 Markoe St, a/k/a 843 N Markoe St, a/k/a 843 Markoe St (H16) 19139 6th wd. 1,332 Sq. Ft. OPA#062392800 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Danielle D. Davis, in Her Capacity as Executrix and Devisee of The Estate of Theresa Sullivan a/k/a Theresa M. Sullivan; Ayanna Zakaia Akua Sullivan, in Here Capacity as Devisee of The Estate of Theresa Sullivan a/k/a Theresa M. Sullivan C.P. February Term, 2017 No. 03483 $98,816.79 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1712-494 3129 Belgreen Terr 66th wd. 1,843 Sq. Ft. BRT#663088100 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Joseph Jaworski and Kyrie Jaworski C.P. February Term, 2016 No. 02924 $196,680.72 Law Office of Gregory Javardian, LLC 1712-495 5127 Walnut St 19139 60th wd. ROW W/OFF STR 2 STY MASON; 1,650 Sq. Ft. BRT#871251200 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Victor B. Kiahour a/k/a Frederick S. Gibson and Clementine O. Kiahour a/k/a Clementine Zadi C.P. August Term, 2013 No. 02431 $63,800.39 McCabe, Weisberg, & Conway, P.C. 1712-496 5406 Large St 19124 62nd wd. ROW B/GAR 2 STY MASONRY; 1,462 Sq. Ft. BRT#621333800 IMPROVEMENTS:

RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Marc Glenn and Dereka D. Glenn C.P. March Term, 2017 No. 01874 $117,307.05 McCabe, Weisberg, & Conway, P.C. 1712-497 4420 E Wingohocking St 19124 23rd wd. SEMI/ DET 2 STY MASON; 1,260 Sq. Ft. BRT#234206600 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Gary J. Buschta, Known Surviving Heir of Richard J. Tomaselli, Joseph Tomaselli, Known Surviving Heir of Richard J. Tomaselli and Unknown Surviving Heirs of Richard J. Tomaselli C.P. February Term, 2017 No. 06102 $73,939.47 McCabe, Weisberg, & Conway, P.C. 1712-498 146-150 W Queen Ln 19144 12th wd. 3,415 Sq. Ft. OPA#123117210 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Michael F. Coates C.P. April Term, 2015 No. 01265 $218,963.88 Shapiro & DeNardo, LLC 1712-499 3605-07 Janney St 45th wd. 3,600 Sq. Ft. BRT#451446500 Subject to Mortgage IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Carolyn R. Fairburn C.P. March Term, 2017 No. 01872 $51,016.90 Law Office of Gregory Javardian, LLC 1712-500 3226 W Oxford St 19121 29th wd. ROW 3 STY MASONRY; 2,514 Sq. Ft. BRT#292227500 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Sandra Horsey, Administratrix of the Estate of Geraldine E. Horsey, Deceased Mortgagor and Real Owner C.P. March Term, 2014 No. 01463 $132,028.22 McCabe, Weisberg, & Conway, P.C. 1712-501 455 Martin St 191283423 21st wd. 1,600 Sq. Ft. OPA#212091100 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Jonathan A. Thomas C.P. October Term, 2016 No. 01728 $241,284.82 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1712-502 2423 S Iseminger St 19148 39th wd. ROW 2 STY MASONRY; 940 Sq. Ft. BRT#394398300 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Minnie Di Labbio C.P. March Term, 2017 No. 00378 $164,652.19 McCabe, Weisberg, & Conway, P.C. 1712-503 3349 Princeton Ave 19149-1631 55th wd. 1,326 Sq. Ft. OPA#551397900 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Angelic Weissinger; Robert Weissinger C.P. March Term,

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2017 No. 02350 $146,929.58 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1712-504 1322 Hale St 191115818 53rd wd. 1,122 Sq. Ft. OPA#531031300 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Luis A. Tapia C.P. February Term, 2012 No. 03847 $119,174.82 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1712-505 3113 Teesdale St 19152 64th wd. S/D W/B GAR 2 STY MASONRY; 1,360 Sq. Ft. BRT#641164300 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING James Haigh a/k/a James T. Haigh C.P. January Term, 2014 No. 02255 $154,452.59 McCabe, Weisberg, & Conway, P.C. 1712-506 5224 Arbor St 19120 42nd wd. 1,520 Sq. Ft. BRT#84N3-109/421387000; OPA#421387000 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Juanita P. Lewis C.P. April Term, 2017 No. 00082 $167,136.33 Udren Law Offices, P.C. 1712-507 901 N. Penn St, Unit R1303 19123 5th wd. 1,173 Sq. Ft. OPA#888062146 Subject to Mortgage Raheem Brock SC-15-11-03-3170 $8,296.50 Monica M. Littman, Esq.; Fineman, Krekstein & Harris, PC 1712-508 4759 Meridian St 19136 65th wd. 1,110 Sq. Ft. OPA#651164100 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Unknown heirs, successors, assigns, and all persons, firms, or associations claiming right, title, or interest from or under Vincent L. Brister, deceased and Lisa A. Rose-Brister, Known Heir of Vincent L. Brister, deceased C.P. May Term, 2016 No. 01741 $141,008.76 Shapiro & DeNardo, LLC 1712-509 1626 N 25th St 32nd wd. 1,752 Sq. Ft. OPA#324085700 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Cynthia V. Hall C.P. March Term, 2016 No. 01742 $78,999.02 plus interest in the amount of $7,779.59 from 06/07/16 Samantha J. Koopman, Esquire 1712-510 6244 Summerdale Ave 19111 53rd wd. 1,404 Sq. Ft. BRT#531-245500; OPA#531245500 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Frederick Drayton a/k/a Frederick M Drayton, Joanne Drayton C.P. January Term, 2017 No. 01948 $214,410.25 Udren Law Offices, P.C. 1712-511 753 S 60th St 191432340 3rd wd. 1,460 Sq.

Ft. OPA#033198500 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Essie Coates a/k/a Essie Mae Coates C.P. June Term, 2016 No. 02453 $77,051.22 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1712-512 9654 Sandanne Rd 19115 57th wd. 9,500 Sq. Ft. OPA#632200411 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Biju Mathai and Annamma Biju C.P. February Term, 2017 No. 02890 $269,225.70 Joseph R. Loverdi, Esquire 1712-513A 4124 Ogden St 19104 6th wd. 1,622 Sq. Ft. BRT#062070100 IMPROVEMENTS: 3 STORY MASONRY RESIDENTIAL SEMI DETACHED CONVERTED TO APARTMENTS Brian K. Wise C.P. March Term, 2017 No. 00689 $152,191.41 Janet L. Gold, Esquire 1712-513B 3233 N 25th St 19129 38th wd. 900 Sq. Ft. BRT#381058800 IMPROVEMENTS: 2 STORY MASONRY ROW HOME Brian K. Wise C.P. March Term, 2017 No. 00689 $152,191.41 Janet L. Gold, Esquire 1712-514 7375 Rugby St 191381236 10th wd. 1,426 Sq. Ft. OPA#102466700 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Theresa Dorsett Walls C.P. March Term, 2017 No. 00590 $117,868.94 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1712-515 7 W Sunset Ave 19118 9th wd. 5,145 Sq. Ft. BRT#092233522 Subject to Mortgage IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Scott DiClaudio C.P. July Term, 2017 No. 00007 $208,844.10 Weber Gallagher Simpson Stapleton Fires & Newby, LLP, Sarah A. Elia, Esq. 1712-516 7145 Gillespie St 19135 41st wd. 1,200 Sq. Ft. OPA#412303800 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Herman B. Ziccardi C.P. May Term, 2017 No. 03305 $81,096.87 Shapiro & DeNardo, LLC 1712-517 946 W Fisher Ave 19141 49th wd. ROW 2 STY MASONRY; 1,885 Sq. Ft. BRT#492044500 Subject to Mortgage IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Norma R. Cooper, Known Surviving Heir of Willie L. Cooper and Unknown Surviving Heirs of Willie L. Cooper C.P. December Term, 2016 No. 01407 $72,145.69 McCabe, Weisberg, & Conway, P.C.

1712-518 852 Brill St 35th wd. 1,068 Sq. Ft. BRT#351174000 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Joseph Kenneth Arnold C.P. March Term, 2017 No. 01870 $28,129.71 Law Office of Gregory Javardian, LLC 1712-519 7032 Erdrick St 191351604 55th wd. 1,376 Sq. Ft. OPA#552267700 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Floridalma Alfaro a/k/a Floridalma M. Alfaro; Jose Rodriguez a/k/a Jose T. Rodriquez C.P. December Term, 2016 No. 00542 $143,537.25 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1712-520A 4108 W Girard Ave 19129 6th wd. 3,420 Sq. Ft. BRT#062167800 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE Pauline Brooks, Raymond Brooks and Angela Terrigno C.P. November Term, 2016 No. 00098 $207,286.54 Stern & Eisenberg PC 1712-520B 628 Dudley St 19148 39th wd. 630 Sq. Ft. BRT#393019500 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE Pauline Brooks, Raymond Brooks and Angela Terrigno C.P. November Term, 2016 No. 00098 $207,286.54 Stern & Eisenberg PC 1712-521 3215 W Susquehanna Ave 19121-1124 28th wd. 2,784 Sq. Ft. OPA#282280600 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Jean E. Lopez C.P. March Term, 2017 No. 02363 $58,888.73 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1712-522 1120 W Nevada St 19133 37th wd. 1,031 Sq. Ft. BRT#371314200 IMPROVEMENTS: 2 STORY MASONRY ROW HOME Brian K. Wise C.P. March Term, 2017 No. 00689 $152,191.41 Janet L. Gold, Esquire 1712-523 1210 W Allegheny Ave 19133 43rd wd. 1,175 Sq. Ft. BRT#431024600 f/k/a BRT#039N04-0075; OPA#431024600 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Edward Johnson, Individually and as Known Heir of Esther Johnson; Tycahe Johnson, Individually and as a Known Heir of Esther Johnson; Unknown heirs, successors, assigns, and all persons, firms, or associations claiming right, title, or interest from or under Esther Johnson C.P. April Term, 2017 No. 00081 $41,942.24 Udren Law Offices, P.C.

1712-524A 178 Hillcrest Ave 19118 9th wd. 13,369 Sq. Ft. BRT#091143210 IMPROVEMENTS: VACANT RESIDENTIAL LAND Doylink Corporation C.P. February Term, 2017 No. 03762 $1,804,396.00 Andrew L. Unterlack, Esquire 1712-524B 180 Hillcrest Ave 19118 9th wd. 16,929 Sq. Ft. BRT#091143220 IMPROVEMENTS: VACANT RESIDENTIAL LAND Doylink Corporation C.P. February Term, 2017 No. 03762 $1,804,396.00 Andrew L. Unterlack, Esquire 1712-525A 145 E Bells Mill Rd 19118 9th wd. 30,818 Sq. Ft. BRT#091141810 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL, 2.5 STORY MASONRY, SINGLE FAMILY DETACHED WITH GARAGE Richard T. Doyle, Jr. & Georgia L. Doyle C.P. February Term, 2017 No. 03762 $1,804,396.00 Andrew L. Unterlack, Esquire 1712-525B 82 Bethlehem Pike 19118 9th wd. 52,171 Sq. Ft. BRT#091234410 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL, 2 STORY MASONRY, SINGLE FAMILY DETACHED Richard T. Doyle & Georgia L. Doyle C.P. February Term, 2017 No. 03762 $1,804,396.00 Andrew L. Unterlack, Esquire 1712-526 5628 Hunter St 19131 4th wd. Land: 1,200 Sq. Ft.; Improvement: 1,116 Sq. Ft.; Total: 2,316 Sq. Ft. OPA#043192600 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Johnathon Stewart, solely as heir to the Estate of Idella Adams, deceased and Estate of Idella Adams, Deceased, and all unknown individuals, heirs, successors, assigns, business entities, non-profit entities, and/or charitable entities having and/or claiming any right, title, and/ or interest therein, therefrom and/or thereunder C.P. September Term, 2016 No. 02416 $36,700.51 Richard M. Squire & Associates, LLC 1712-527 4234-42 Macalester St 19124 42nd wd. 11,287 Sq. Ft. BRT#884348640 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Glorimar Dejesus and Hector Valentin C.P. May Term, 2017 No. 3007 $176,431.58 Weber Gallagher Simpson Stapleton Fires & Newby, LLP, Sarah A. Elia, Esq. 1712-528 6104 Newton Ave 19111 35th wd. 1,583 Sq. Ft. OPA#352207700 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY

Michelle E. Roach a/k/a Michelle E. Brogan C.P. June Term, 2015 No. 00986 $199,955.78 Shapiro & DeNardo, LLC 1712-529 3750 Clarendon Ave, Apartment 37 19114 66th wd. 1,138 Sq. Ft. OPA#88-86600-37 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Jennifer A. McGovern C.P. August Term, 2015 No. 03878 $127,214.20 Shapiro & DeNardo, LLC 1712-530 424 N 65th St 19151 34th wd. 1,428 Sq. Ft. OPA#343122400 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Gayle Puller C.P. November Term, 2016 No. 00366 $64,286.48 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1712-531 1505 Bainbridge St 19146 30th wd. Land Area: 259 Sq. Ft.; Improvement Area: 630 Sq. Ft. OPA#301039710 Subject to Mortgage Republic First Bank d/b/a Republic Bank C.P. September Term, 2017 No. 00098 $2,976,617.52 Walter Weir, Jr., Esquire; Jennifer HillerNimeroff, Esquire 1712-532 1651 S 26th St 191451214 36th wd. 1,060 Sq. Ft. OPA#364213500 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY James E. Helman; Christian J. Losch, in His Capacity as Executor of The Estate of Gary R. Thomas; The Gary R. Thomas Living Trust Agreement; Unknown Trustees of The Gary R. Thomas Living Trust Agreement; Unknown Beneficiaries of The Gary R. Thomas Living Trust Agreement C.P. April Term, 2016 No. 03389 $44,744.30 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1712-533 3516 Cresson St 191291648 38th wd. 960 Sq. Ft. OPA#383120700 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Robert B. Wunder, Jr.; Jennifer Ann Wunder C.P. March Term, 2017 No. 01003 $130,966.17 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1712-534 8232 Bayard St 191501702 50th wd. 1,578 Sq. Ft. OPA#501204300 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Sandra L. Mitchell C.P. April Term, 2013 No. 03279 $358,060.60 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1712-535 1143 Bridge St 191241819 62nd wd. 1,248 Sq. Ft. OPA#621029000 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Cesar Miranda C.P. March Term, 2017 No. 02712 $48,329.24 Phelan Hallinan

Diamond & Jones, LLP 1712-536 4417 Riverview Ln #43 38th wd. N/A BRT#888380147 IMPROVEMENTS: RES CONDO 2 STY MAS㤱㤱 Anita B. Cauthorn a/k/a Anita Barnes Cauthorn and Lawrence L. Yancey C.P. September Term, 2014 No. 04388 $338,294.42 Milstead & Associates, LLC 1712-537 3165 Gaul St 191344446 25th wd. 1,152 Sq. Ft. OPA#251385400 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Robert J. Lindsay; Diana Glinka C.P. February Term, 2016 No. 04920 $171,904.66 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1712-538 5255 N Mascher St a/k/a 5255 Mascher St 191203419 42nd wd. 1,200 Sq. Ft. OPA#422360000 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Angela Manley C.P. June Term, 2017 No. 03140 $42,174.43 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1712-539 1836 Lindley Ave 17th wd. 1,236 Sq. Ft. BRT#171067000 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Corwin T. Jackson a/k/a Cowin T. Jackson C.P. January Term, 2017 No. 03302 $65,991.47 Powers, Kirn & Associates, LLC 1712-540 367 W Hortter St 19119 22nd wd. BRT#88-2-017970 IMPROVEMENTS: COMMERCIAL/ COMMERCIAL MIXED-USE Richard Hwang a/k/a Kwang Pyo Hwang C.P. August Term, 2014 No. 00988 $356,717.30 Charles N. Shurr, Jr. Esquire, Kozloff Stoudt 1712-541 1137 S. 13th St 19147 2nd wd. 1,120 Sq. Ft. OPA#021-6039-00 Subject to Mortgage IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY The Unknown Heirs, Executors and/or Adminstrators of the Estate of Sallie J. McAllister, a/k/a Sally J. McCallister C.P. February Term, 2017 No. 02504 $151,304.42 Kristine M. Anthou, Esquire 1712-542 4241 Hellerman St 19135 55th wd. Improvement Area: 1,106 Sq. Ft.; Land Area: 1,243 Sq. Ft. OPA#552114500 IMPROVEMENTS: ROW B/GAR 2 STY MASONRY Jorge E. Garcia a/k/a Jorge Garcia C.P. September Term, 2016 No. 00281 $158,971.59 Brett L. Messinger, Ryan A. Gower, and Paul J. Fanelli 1712-543 4932-4934 Lancaster Ave 19131 44th wd. Land Area: 1,582 Sq. Ft. OPA#871206650 Subject to Mortgage IMPROVEMENTS:

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2,920 SQ. FT. Shelley Salter C.P. July Term, 2012 No. 02831 $58,662.57, plus Attorneys’ fees of $2,500 and Court/Sheriff ’s Filing Fees of $2,443 Court/Sheriff ’s Filing Fees Michael D. Manno 1712-544 3549 Stouton St 19134 45th wd. 824 Sq. Ft. OPA#452392200 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Khalil Imes c/o Damia Outin, Solely in His Capacity as Heir of Regina Outin, Deceased, Damia Outin Solely in Her Capacity as Heir of Regina Outin, Deceased, Shaquine Outin Solely in Her Capacity as Heir of Regina Outin, Deceased and Mario Outin, Solely in His Capacity as Heir of Regina Outin, Deceased C.P. April Term, 2016 No. 03005 $95,361.68 KML Law Group, P.C. 1712-545 1204 Fillmore St 19124 23rd wd. 1,280 Sq. Ft. OPA#234109300 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Ianette Santiago C.P. March Term, 2015 No. 02105 $193,234.20, plus interest in the amount of $14,477.00 Samantha J. Koopman, Esquire 1712-546 5645 Elliott St 19143 51st wd. 1,122 Sq. Ft. BRT#513098500 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Richard Smith, III, in His Capacity as Heir of Theresa M. Wade, Deceased Mortgagor and Real Owner and All Unknown Heirs, Successors, and Assigns, Representatives, Devisees and All Persons, Firms, or Associations Claiming Right, Title or Interest from or under Theresa M. Wade, Deceased C.P. April Term, 2017 No. 00924 $46,154.48 Martha E. Von Rosenstiel, P.C., Martha E. Von Rosenstiel, Esquire, Heather Riloff, Esquire, Tyler J. Wilk, Esquire 1712-547 1121 E Stafford St 19138 59th wd. 1,266 Sq. Ft. BRT#59-1050700; OPA#591050700 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING

Derrick L. Glover, Sr., Known Heir Beverly Glover; Kimberly Contrell a/k/a Kimberly Cottrell a/k/a Kimberly R. Cottrell a/k/a Kimberly R. Glover, Known Heir of Beverly Glover; Gary Lonon; Sandra Glover a/k/a Sandra T. Glover, Known Heir of Beverly Glover; Susan Santiago; Unknown heirs, successors, assigns, and all persons, firms, or associations claiming right, title, or interest from or under Beverly Glover C.P. September Term, 2015 No. 01019 $55,328.12 Udren Law Offices, P.C. 1712-548 622 S 15th St 19146 30th wd. Land Area: 833 Sq. Ft./ Improvement Area: 2,097 Sq. Ft. OPA#301273310 Subject to Mortgage Republic First Bank d/b/a Republic Bank C.P. September Term, 2017 No. 00098 $2,976,617.52 Walter Weir, Jr., Esquire; Jennifer Hiller-Nimeroff, Esquire 1712-549 615 Marlyn Rd 19151 34th wd. 1,110 Sq. Ft. OPA#344259600 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Pauline Taylor, in Her Capacity as Heir of Evelyn Napier, Deceased; Unknown heirs, successors, assigns, and all persons, firms, or associations claiming right, title, or interest from or under Evelyn Napier, Deceased C.P. January Term, 2017 No. 02706 $37,167.29 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1712-550 5710 W Oxford St 19131 4th wd. ROW B/GAR 2 STY MASONRY; 1,399 Sq. Ft. BRT#043263400 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Clarence Herbert, Wendy Herbert and United States of America, c/o United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania C.P. October Term, 2010 No. 01221 $120,376.48 McCabe, Weisberg, & Conway, P.C. 1712-551 2128 S 68th St 191421232 40th wd. 1,600 Sq. Ft. OPA#403191300 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY

Julian Dipietro a/k/a Gino P. Dipietro, in His Capacity as Co-Administrator and Heir of The Estate of Gino Joseph Dipietro a/k/a Gino Dipietro; Gino R. Dipietro a/k/a Gino Dipietro, in His Capacity as Co-Administrator and Heir of The Estate of Gino Joseph Dipietro a/k/a Gino Dipietro; Unknown heirs, successors, assigns, and all persons, firms, or associations claiming right, title, or interest from or under Gino Joseph Dipietro a/k/a Gino Dipietro, Deceased C.P. February Term, 2017 No. 05339 $53,578.29 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1712-552 990 Anchor St 19124 35th wd. 1,046 Sq. Ft. BRT#351274500 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Michael J. Sabato C.P. July Term, 2017 No. 01132 $65,897.98 Weber Gallagher Simpson Stapleton Fires & Newby, LLP, Sarah A. Elia, Esq. 1712-553 1848 Bowler St 19115 58th wd. S/D W/B GAR 1 STY MASONRY; 1,100 Sq. Ft. BRT#581059200 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING John M. Kleemann, Known Surviving Heir of Eva E. Pfeffer, Michael J. Lauth, Known Surviving Heir of Eva E. Pfeffer, Christine A. Frasch, Known Surviving Heir of Eva E. Pfeffer and Unknown Surviving Heirs of Eva E. Pfeffer C.P. January Term, 2017 No. 04671 $183,965.11 McCabe, Weisberg, & Conway, P.C. 1712-554 745 Wynnewood Rd 34th wd. 1,564 Sq. Ft. BRT#344209900 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Albert Butts a/k/a Albert Butts, Jr. C.P. March Term, 2016 No. 02029 $57,870.55 Law Office of Gregory Javardian, LLC 1712-555 615 E Wyoming Ave 19120 42nd wd. 1,381 Sq. Ft. OPA#421065400 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Dung Thach and Unknown heirs, successors, assigns,

and all persons, firms, or associations claiming right, title, or interest from or under Huong T. Tang, a/k/a Huong Thi Tang, deceased C.P. March Term, 2017 No. 02384 $43,286.88 Shapiro & DeNardo, LLC 1712-556 1362 Fanshawe St 53rd wd. 1,204 Sq. Ft. BRT#532034900 IMPROVEMENTS: ROW B/ GAR 2 STY MASONRY Wayne M. Crozier, Sr. a/k/a Wayne Crozier C.P. March Term, 2017 No. 01758 $148,611.55 Milstead & Associates, LLC 1712-557 1114 Hellerman St 19111 53rd wd. 1,962 Sq. Ft. OPA#531119600 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Salvador R. Cruz, a/k/a Salvador Cruz C.P. September Term, 2016 No. 03019 $123,060.15 Meredith H. Wooters, Esquire; Manley Deas Kochalski, LLC 1712-558 5958 Warrington Ave 19143-5218 3rd wd. 1,320 Sq. Ft. OPA#034088200 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Nellie Malave, in Her Capacity as Executrix and Deviss of The Estate of Miguel C. Malave a/k/a MIGUEL C. MALARE; Jamie Gant, in His Capacity as Devisee of The Estate of Miguel C. Malave a/k/a MIGUEL C. MALARE C.P. January Term, 2017 No. 00759 $8,010.45 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1712-559 2601 Pennsylvania Ave, Unit 1231 19130 15th wd. 952 Sq. Ft. OPA#888073364 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Mark Shvets C.P. May Term, 2017 No. 03603 $260,974.78 Shapiro & DeNardo, LLC 1712-560 4011 Hellerman St 19135 55th wd. ROW B/GAR 2 STY MASONRY; 1,152 Sq. Ft. BRT#552109100 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Jon Siderio a/k/a Jon J. Siderio and Joanne Siderio a/k/a Joanne P. Siderio C.P. February Term, 2017 No. 04636 $133,848.39 McCabe, Weisberg, & Conway, P.C.

1712-561 2308 Cedar St 191252902 31st wd. 1,481 Sq. Ft. OPA#312031200 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Anthony Opalka; Kathleen Opalka C.P. September Term, 2008 No. 02416 $23,833.22 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1712-562 4642 Melrose St 19124 45th wd. 1,137 Sq. Ft. BRT#453440500 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Michael J. Sabato C.P. July Term, 2017 No. 01204 $58,470.50 Weber Gallagher Simpson Stapleton Fires & Newby, LLP, Sarah A. Elia, Esq. 1712-563 2048 Estaugh St a/k/a 2048 W Estaugh St 191404801 11th wd. 1,048 Sq. Ft. OPA#112072600 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Jose Gonzalez Gonzalez C.P. April Term, 2017 No. 00091 $66,938.70 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1712-564 4648 N 12th St 19140 49th wd. ROW 2 STY MASONRY; 1,338 Sq. Ft. BRT#491459000 Subject to Mortgage IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Peggy J. Turner C.P. March Term, 2017 No. 00530 $32,160.90 McCabe, Weisberg, & Conway, P.C. 1712-565 6922 Kindred St 19149 54th wd. 1,325 Sq. Ft. OPA#542261500 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Delwar Hussain C.P. July Term, 2017 No. 02541 $114,206.35 Shapiro & DeNardo, LLC 1712-566 2123 N 59th St 191313001 52nd wd. 1,408 Sq. Ft. OPA#522254800 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY William Carter a/k/a William P. Carter C.P. October Term, 2016 No. 04502 $64,670.53 Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP 1712-567 1231 N Conestoga St 19131 52nd wd. 1,779 Sq. Ft. BRT#04-1137800;

OPA#041137800 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Gerald T Brooks C.P. December Term, 2016 No. 02726 $41,569.63 Udren Law Offices, P.C. 1712-568 1746-1748 Orthodox St 19124 23rd wd. 2,561 Sq. Ft. OPA#232090200 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Bruce I. Susser C.P. October Term, 2016 No. 03829 $172,409.59 KML Law Group, P.C. 1712-569 1864 N. Judson St 19121 32nd wd. 1,280 Sq. Ft. OPA#322130200 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Jervis Walton-Buie C.P. August Term, 2016 No. 02705 $38,510.60, plus interest in the amount of $961.40 Samantha J. Koopman, Esquire 1712-570 5323 Darrah St 19124 62nd wd. 1,048 Sq. Ft. BRT#622227200 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Michael Sabato C.P. July Term, 2017 No. 01203 $53,085.71 Weber Gallagher Simpson Stapleton Fires & Newby, LLP, Sarah A. Elia, Esq. 1712-571 1328 Medary Ave 19141 49th wd. 1,669 Sq. Ft. OPA#493055700 IMPROVEMENTS: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Ronald Harley; Gloria Harley C.P. December Term, 2014 No. 01071 $112,342.63 Justin F. Kobeski, Esquire; Manley Deas Kochalski LLC 1712-572 23 E. Montana St 19119 22nd wd. BRT#221148300; PRCL#221148300 Alma Roane C.P. June Term, 2013 No. 00113 $150,516.83 Michael F.J. Romano, Esquire 1712-573 319-321 S 3rd St 5th wd. 1968 Sq. Ft. BRT#051058010 IMPROVEMENTS: ROW 3 STY MASONRY Lisa Colton aka Lisa G. Colton C.P. September Term, 2015 No. 00357 $753,423.57 Milstead & Associates, LLC

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Responsible Revelry by the River Cause-driven gala benefits cancer research By HughE Dillon The Friends of the AACR Foundation hosted a “Party with a Purpose” at the Hyatt Penns Landing. The gala benefitted the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) with this years funds designated to fight Ovarian Cancer. This year’s honorees were Dan and Sarah Keating, and Dr. Gina Mantia-Smaldone.

1. Ted Lorenz, Anne Lorenz, Bob Rosenberg and Jennifer Phillips. 2. Beverly Goldberg with Bunny Brodsky and Louise Dabrow. 3. Sarah Keating and Dan Keating. 4. Carl and Arlyn David. 5. Stephanie King, Gina Mantia-Smaldone and Lainee Martin. 6. Mie Graham, Stephanie Spoerz, Giulia Giordano and Caroline Keating. Photos by HughE Dillon.

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Sibling Revelry Real Estate professionals are honored for community contributions By HughE Dillon Big Brothers Big Sisters Independence Region chose the theme â&#x20AC;&#x153;Changing Landscapes. Changing Lives.â&#x20AC;? for their new annual award event. The inaugural Building Big Awards were presented by HOW Properties and held late last month at the Electric Factory. The ceremony recognized impressive individuals and corporations making change and driving the future of our region by investing their time, resources, and talents to strengthen local neighborhoods and youth in our community.

1. Nicole Stephenson, Sapna Patil and Nikki Isadora. 2. Jade Eskovitz, Veronica Blum, and Kevin Sbraga. 3. Jil Blatstein, Ryan Blatstein and Bart Blatstein. 4. Marcus Allen, Kim Crawford, Maria DiPietro and Bill Devito. 5. Michael Gray, Angela Berrios, Kaytlynn Gorson and Robert Gundlach. 6. Tim Markward and Mitchell Benson. Photos by HughE Dillon.

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Excitement On And Off The Court Harriton girls tennis team finishes second in state tournament, first in fun By Jeremy Treatman Harriton girls tennis team members and coach David Broida. Photo by Sarah J. Glover.

f you lived through a certain generation and have seen the 1983 movie “National Lampoon’s Vacation,” you certainly would remember the scene where Clark Griswold (Chevy Chase) and his movie family kidnaps “Walley World” security guard Lasky (John Candy). After discovering the park is closed, the disappointed family forces him to open the amusement park and take them on the rides. At first, Candy’s character was scared being held at gunpoint and being forced to ride the roller coasters. But after the ordeal, he tells the besieging police not to arrest the Griswolds because he ended up having the best time in his life on the scary rides. Well, Harriton freshman tennis sensation Mackenzie Sherman had a somewhat similar experience at Hershey Park Oct. 27 as she and her teammates spent the day at the theme park before competing for a state title the next day. “My teammates forced me to go on all the rides, according to them, it’s a freshman tradition,” Sherman said. “I was scared to death. I'm not one to go on scary rides, especially ones that flip! I was screaming my lungs out.” But after a few encounters with Storm Runner, SooperDooperLooper, Wildcat, and Great Bear, she was as much a ride lover as Candy’s Lasky. “My teammates were amazing and got me through

it,” said Sherman. “This is just an example of how close of a team we are, always helping one another out.” Connie Richards, Saige Roshkoff, Nina Hoog and Sophia Sassoli were among the girls who not only cajoled Sherman onto the scary rides, but also joined her in leading the Rams to an impressive runner-up finish in the PIAA state finals. The team lost to North Allegheny 4-1 in the title match Oct. 28. The Rams had beaten North Allegheny the year before but fell just short this time. Harriton’s undefeated season up to the last match, which included Central and District League championships and two wins each over rivals Conestoga and Lower Merion, was almost perfect. “We had some ups and downs in the beginning of the season trying to get our line-ups together, but that did not stop us.” “Although the outcome was not in our favor, we had a terrific season. Being undefeated until our very last match; being able to represent Harriton; and especially the fans cheering for us, not only in the season, but [also in] the post season in Hershey, was unforgettable. The result from this year will only make us hungrier for the title next year. We have definitely gotten stronger as a team this season, but North Allegheny also added three key freshmen. It was great to be one of the two best teams in the state. These girls have taught me life skills that

I will cherish forever, as well as lifelong friendships. Since I'm a freshman, I look up to all the upperclassmen, aspiring to be just like them,” said Sherman. Sherman takes solace in the fact that she and her partner Nina Hoog won Harriton’s only match in the title loss. With the whole team returning next year, she feels more great accolades are ahead for Harriton girls’ tennis. “It’s been so exciting to be part of this team,” she said. “I love all the girls on the team. We all shared great memories over the past few months and I believe that is key to being successful; having the encouragement from your teammates. We know when to compete hard and when we can begin our dance parties. Personally, I prefer to play singles — and I will later in my high school career — but my partner [Hoog] taught me a lot about the fundamentals of doubles. She is the greatest doubles partner! We were a great team and had terrific chemistry, [and] also referred to as the ‘dream team!’” Sherman also made a name for herself and her athletic prowess this year. For years, along with her parents, she has been a fixture in the stands rooting for her two older sports star brothers, Matthew (Harriton) and Corey (Lower Merion) on their respective basketball squads. Matt is a 1000-point scorer at both Harriton and Haverford College, and Corey was a key cog of a state championship Aces team in 2013. He now

plays for Brandeis University. “I always want to make my brothers proud, and I will do whatever it takes to accomplish that goal. For years, I was always cheering them on. I still cheer for both Harriton and Lower Merion in basketball, and all sports, but if it comes to Lower Merion tennis, we want to win. I am — like my brothers — very competitive and my dedication to tennis and my work ethic gave me a chance to be part of this great experience as a freshman. I also think they are happy I went into tennis and can make a name for myself in a different sport.” Meanwhile, junior Sophia Sassoli is the team’s top singles player and one of many Division I college prospects from this team. She is still reeling a little from the title loss but is appreciative enough to understand the accomplishments of the squad. “We were very disappointed that we didn’t win the chip this year,” she said. “However being second in the state is still a huge achievement and something we should all be very proud of. We still had an amazing season so although it didn’t end in the final day the way we wanted it to, we shouldn’t forget all the great things that happened along the way.” Sassoli dominated her competition this year and can’t wait to resume next year as the team’s top player. “Playing No. 1 singles can definitely be fun and I like getting Continued on page 2

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Max After moving in together last year, Jennifer Gray and Stephanie Michael got the puppy itch. “We knew we wanted to adopt and started looking,” Gray said. “We looked for about a month and found Max at a local shelter.” Max is a 2-and-a-half-year-old lab

mix; Michael grew up with a black lab, and said the breed’s temperament and demeanor pushed the couple toward looking for adoptable labs. As soon as they saw a photo of Max on the website for Animal Sanctuary Society in Mount Laurel, N.J., the couple knew they wanted him to join their family. “We just fell in love with his picture right away,” Michael said. Meeting him in person solidified that hunch. “It was overwhelming but at the same time we looked at each other after a halfhour with him and just said, Is this guy ours?” Michael, 36, recalled about their

September 2016 meeting with Max. The rescue organization didn’t have much information on Max’s history, other than he was originally from South Carolina. “He was a wild dog and wasn’t very trained,” Gray, 34, noted. “We knew we’d have to put a lot of work into him but when he came up to me and pressed his little body into me, I just knew.” Once they brought Max to their home in Haddon Township, N.J., all three of them faced a bit of an adjustment period. “We found out that first night he didn’t know how to climb stairs and we have steep stairs so that was fun,” laughed Gray. “He didn’t know how to walk on a leash and he’s a really strong guy. So the daily routine was a bit of a struggle at first.” The pair enlisted a dog trainer who works with police canines and trains house pets on the side. “He really helped us in so many ways,” Michael said. “He taught us a lot and gave us so many useful tools in helping us all to adapt to each other. We had to get used to Max and he had to get used to us.” Now, more than a year into their venture, the couple, who recently got engaged, has the pup all figured out. “He’s very food-motivated,” laughed Michael. Max responds very well to treats, and his energy is best harnessed through several walks a day, the couple said. He loves to play but will also snuggle up with Gray and Michael on the sofa. “He’s just so fun and really loves people; he likes people more than other dogs,” Michael said, noting how rewarding it has been to see how much the dog has bonded with them and come into his own in the last year. “It’s amazing having someone so happy to see you all the time,” she said. “Whatever mood we’re in, he can feel that. If we’re upset, he’ll come up and snuggle and if we’re happy and excited, he knows it’s playtime. It’s just a proud moment to look back on the last year and see how far he’s grown from being this quiet, withdrawn dog to the easy, outgoing, super-friendly dog he is now.” n

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Ouija and Cosmo After her cat Octopus died at the age of 9, Kelly Duignan was not necessarily ready to get a new pet. However, that changed when she was volunteering at the Philadelphia Animal Welfare Society (PAWS). “I was not looking for a cat at all and, one day, I saw him in this cage toward the back of the room. He looked like a little lemur, kind of,” the queer 30-year-old said with a laugh. “And he has very unique markings on his face. So I was initially like, ‘Oh my God, he’s so pretty.’” That black-and-white domestic longhair cat turned out to be Ouija. Duignan told herself she would wait until the following week and, if he was still there, she would adopt him. That thought process turned around quickly. “Two days later, I said, Whatever, I’m not waiting until next week. I can’t stop thinking about him. I really want to adopt him,” she recalled. Since Duignan had two foster cats, she had to make sure Ouija would get along with other cats. The shelter put him in a room with another cat and they quickly learned he was “obsessed” with other cats. However, Duignan’s foster cats did not like Ouija as much as Ouija liked them. This ended up impacting Duignan’s choice for adopting a second cat. “I needed to adopt one that was really rambunctious so that was why I ended up getting Cosmo as a little boyfriend for him,” she said with a laugh, referencing the orange tabby domestic short hair. “That’s how they both came into my life.” Duignan noted that the 3-year-old cats have contrasting personalities. “Ouija somehow always knows whenever I’m upset and he does this weird, human sitting thing and it’s like he’s lounging on his back and his legs are straight up in the air,” she laughed. “He always does that if I’m upset. He’s not a very cuddly cat. He’s not a lap cat but he’s affectionate somehow to me still. “Cosmo is a little bit more of the opposite and is super-chatty, wants to sleep on top of me and always be around me,” she added. “They’re both very friendly and social and like to be around other cats a lot.” The cats also handle affection from their owner differently. “Cosmo will let me know if I’m making him upset by petting him too much or both-

ering him and Ouija doesn’t really do that. Ouija will let me carry him around like a baby and Cosmo is a little more apprehensive about being held.” Duignan noted that the two cats like to “wrestle.” She recalled that the previous owner had a kitten who was afraid of Cosmo

because of this behavior. “It’s good for Ouija because Ouija can handle it and he enjoys wrestling around and playing a lot. But if Ouija was any more timid or scared or anything like that, it would not work out well. Cosmo really needed a rough-and-tumble buddy and luckily that’s Ouija. But they’ll sit next to each other too and they’ll sometimes groom each other and it’s really cute when they do that. “They’re just really good energies together,” she added. n — Jeremy Rodriguez

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Max and Blue Last year, Ashley Matz’s family lost their German shepherd, and in the beginning of December, she also lost her grandmother. What was a sad time for the family was helped in part by a new addition. “On Christmas Eve, I got a call from a family friend who told me that the person who was going to adopt this dog, Blue, backed out at the last minute. And I was

like, ‘OK, I’m going to take him,’” Matz recalled. “It was very spontaneous.” Blue, a purebred German shepherd, was the product of an accidental pregnancy of the family friend’s dog — but the time frame in which he came into her family’s life seemed to be no accident. “It was so great to have a little bundle of fur around again,” Matz said. “He and I are so bonded; it’s just an amazing thing. Everyone in the family just fell in love with

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him.” Matz, who recently completed a doctorate in clinical psychology and is working as a post-doc, had been considering adopting a dog for some time but wanted to wait until after she graduated. Last summer, she took the plunge. “I finally graduated and I thought, You know what? I’ve waited long enough to do this,” she recalled. “I was looking into rescues and looking on Petfinder for about two months and my friend saw Max online. I put in an application and brought him home a week-and-a-half later.” Max is a 5-year-old St. Bernard mix whose owner passed away. When To Love a Canine Rescue intervened, Max weighed only 45 pounds, and the organization estimated he was 8-10 years old. “He was in hospice care for a month and then the rescue had him for about a year before I adopted him,” Matz said. “He now is back to a normal weight, about 80, and looks way younger.” Because the dogs are different ages and have very different temperaments, they took a bit of time to get used to one another, Matz said. “Blue is a super-energetic puppy and Max has such an old soul,” she said. “Max is so chill so he’d be like, ‘Who the heck is this dog? Get out of my face’ and he’d growl at him, but not anything aggressive. But now that they’ve spent time together, they’re fine.” Training two dogs of different ages can also pose some challenges, she noted. “Max is so set in his ways so he can be quite stubborn when you’re trying to teach him new things. Blue is so high-energy but that will get easier as he gets older and calms down. But they’re both receptive and super-intelligent.” Both dogs love being outside and hiking, though Max tends to enjoy walking more while Blue loves fetch and playing with toys. They share a love of car adventures. “They just love going in the car. They absolutely love it. They both stick their heads out the window so there’s a ton of drool splatter on the side of the car,” Matz laughed. That’s a small price to pay for what both have brought to her life, she noted. “What’s most rewarding is just the amount of love you get in your life,” she said. “Coming home to somebody and seeing life through their eyes is amazing; they get joy out of the simplest things. They teach you patience and kindness. It’s a bond that is like no other.” n

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Dexter, Chloe and Butterbean For about six months, Tracy Buchholz kept finding pee in her toilet and did not understand why. “I was like, Is my roommate not flushing the toilet? What is going on?” the 38-yearold said. “It was one of those weird things. I gave up trying to figure it out and then one day, I turned on the light.” This was when she saw her tuxedo cat, Butterbean, sitting on the toilet. “She was so freaked out that I caught her and flipped the light on. So she was sitting on the toilet and I was like, ‘I’ll wait to use the toilet,’” Buchholz joked. Butterbean initially belonged to Buchholz’s ex-girlfriend, with whom she was living. When they broke up, Butterbean did not want to leave with her original owner. She ended up staying with Buchholz and her ex gets visitation rights. Buchholz believes Butterbean taught herself to pee like a human as a “thank you.” “I can’t even take credit for that. She just taught herself. I think that was her way of saying, ‘Thanks for letting me stay. I won’t make a mess.’” In addition to the 7-year-old Butterbean, Buchholz also lives with 8-year-old Maine coon Chloe and 19-year-old tuxedo Dexter. Until the summer, she also owned a black mixed-breed cat named Ray, who had to be euthanized due to senility. She noted that all three cats have their own unique personality traits. “Dexter is like the old, ornery man of the house and Chloe and Butterbean are the sweetest female cats ever.” Buchholz noted that bringing a girlfriend home to Dexter, whom she has owned since she was 20, is like “meeting your father.” “If a girl stays over, he will sleep on their head,” Buchholz said. “If they try to make a move and he’s not feeling it — he is the only one who doesn’t have claws — but he’ll bop them. He has no problem slapping you.” She also noted a quirk of Chloe: She can’t meow but instead chirps and trills. “She tries,” Buchholz said. “There’s no meowing sound that comes out so it’s super-quiet but you see her making noise. She tries to talk but can’t meow.” Buchholz also joked that her cats “don’t really offer much,” while noting their gentle nature. “None of them have ever killed anything. They have a squirrel that lives outside that I’m pretty sure they hang out with because they don’t chase it. So they’re kind

of useless like that,” she laughed. “They’re useless in terms of killing things and bringing me gifts. It’s not part of the deal.” While she may have “rescued” her cats, Buchholz noted their life-changing impact on her. “In a way, they rescued me,” she said. “They keep me company and I know that they love me. It’s reciprocal. They probably think I did them a favor but them living with me has been doing me a favor.” n — Jeremy Rodriguez

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Sophie and Sydney While speaking with PGN on the phone, Joe Golden pointed out the biggest difference between his two Bichon Shih Tzus, Sophie and Sydney. “I’m sitting at my kitchen table on my laptop and [Sophie] is on the chair next to me and Sydney is on the couch, watching TV,” Golden said. Golden said that Sydney, 6, tends to “do

her own thing” while Sophie, 7, loves being be by a person’s side. “Even in the bed, she has to be right in the middle and Sydney will be on the floor by herself.” Golden first became acquainted with Sophie when he and some friends were in Asbury Park, N.J., and entered a pet store called Bark Avenue. “It was a snowy, crappy day out and I went to this pet store to get out of my mood and as soon as I looked, Sophie caught my attention and tracked me down, started scratching the glass,” Golden said. “I was like, Oh my God, this is the cutest dog I have ever seen in my life.”

Golden ended up playing with the small puppy for an hour and then he had to break the news to his partner, Joe Turturro, that he wanted to buy her. Luckily, Turturro also loved her just as much. Months later, Turturro went to the store with Golden’s mother to purchase Sydney, only to find out she had already been taken. “A family bought her and they brought her home to a little girl and they took the tail off Sydney when she was a baby to make her look even more like a teddy bear,” Golden said. The little girl freaked out about Sydney’s lack of a tail, claiming the puppy was “not normal.” A friend of Golden and Turturro ended up noticing Sydney was available for purchase again on the website and the couple scooped her up. Golden noted that Sophie and Sydney’s character traits are much like his and Turturro’s. “Sophie has a personality just like mine — a little bit type-A,” Golden said. “Things have to have a place and have to be super-organized and neat. As a puppy, if you come home and put a shopping bag down on a table, she’d literally bark until it was picked up. Everything needs to have a place, and then the other one is really laidback, sort of like [Turturro].” Golden said the dogs got along with each other right away, with Sophie often serving as a mother figure to Sydney. He noted a recent incident in which they accidentally locked Sydney in the garage. “When [we got her out of the garage], [Sophie] thought [Sydney] was beaten up. Sophie would not let her out of her sight. She’s only nine months older than her but she’s a super mother figure to her.” When asked what he loves most about his dogs, Golden pointed to their unique personalities, and the constant companship they offer. “They are so loyal. They’re lapdogs. They’re always by you. That’s why you get a pet.” n

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Celebrity photographer turns the camera on rescue animals By Larry Nichols larry@epgn.com Out celebrity photographer and TV personality Mike Ruiz has had everyone from Kim Kardashian to Prince in front on his lens — but once again he is using his keen eye and sense of visual style for a good cause with the latest edition of his “Heartthrobs and Hounds” calendar. The benefit calendar features 19 months of male fitness models captured with adorable rescue dogs. All of the money from the sales of the calendar will support Lilo’s Promise Animal Rescue and Fur Friends in Need. Ruiz, who rescued his dog Oliver, a pit bull who had been left for dead five years ago, said he picked the two organizations because of their efforts to rescue and find homes for dogs that other shelters and organizations won’t help. “I usually do some research and find smaller organizations sthat need help and do really amazing work,” he said. “For example, Lilo’s Promise, they take very difficult abuse cases, which a lot of rescues won’t take, and they rehab them. The medical costs are a lot. They’re just a small organization and I feel like they need the help. Fur Friends In Need is in a similar situation. They’re a smaller organization. I know people who rescue from both of the orga-

nizations and they have a really good reputation and they’re selfless. They need the most help so those are the people I tend to want to help with the calendar.” Ruiz said he tries to keep the calendar’s theme visually consistent from year to year yet also strives to incorporate fresh ideas to keep fans of the project excited about the subject matter. “I tend to want to mix it up a little bit,” he said. “There’s a basic formula that I have to follow. The fitness models tend to look better in a standing position and them holding the dogs in a very particular way makes the dogs look better. There are certain criteria that we follow but the overall aesthetic of it, I try to change it where I can so it’s not the same old calendar every year. Basically it’s a branded thing but there is an element of surprise in it every year.” Ruiz said h e doesn’t know how many consumers his awareness-raising efforts have reached, but noted he knows the project educates the folks working behind the scenes “We get so much exposure every time we do one of these calendars that, invariably, somebody is learning about animal rescue. Even some of the models who have adopted dogs from shelters and stuff aren’t familiar with the rescue process and the fact that dogs need to be fostered PAGE 24

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some point if I have producers, I might try. I try to keep costs at zero. We all donate our time and I donate the cost of producing the shoots. But we’d need a full-on producer to get celebrities and releases. It’s just a logistical nightmare. We’ve been successful using models. Some of them are celebrities in their own right. One of the models used to be an American Gladiator and he’s in a bunch of films and he’s super well-known in the bodybuilding and fitness worlds. So in that capacity, we’ve had some celebrities but when it comes to A-list it wouldn’t be cost-effective to produce a calendar like that.” Once he’s done promoting the “Heartthrobs and Hounds” calendar, Ruiz said he is going to be focusing the majority of his attention on another photographic endeavor about which he is passionate. “I’m working on an ongoing project, which will culminate in a book next year,” he said. “It’s called ‘Transmutation.’ Basically the idea behind it is how we all have to adapt and mutate in order to survive. The imagery reflects that. I’ve created all these weird strange mutants through body painting and costume design and a variety of elements. The images are weird and surreal. That’s my biggest personal project that I’m working on right now. It’s been going on for six months and I plan to keep shooting for another three or four months and then start compiling it into a book format.” n “Heartthrobs and Hounds 2018” is available now. For more information, visit http://www.furfriendsinneed. com or http://bit.ly/MIkeRuiz2018Calendar.

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Suzi Nash

Joshua “TJ” Bunch: A universal community under the big top The circus is in town! As some of you know, I used to work with a bunch of clowns; literally, I was the co-host of “Bozo the Clown” for three years on TV57 here in Philly, so I know my way around a big top. Last week, I had the pleasure of seeing the amazing show put on by the UniverSoul Circus. I have to say, I haven’t smiled as wide, laughed as much or been entertained like that in a long time. The show is nonstop, energetic, family-friendly and fun. UniverSoul has a roster of talented performers from all over the world woven into a seamless show that doesn’t let up for hours. I haven’t seen this much bang for the buck in a while. Step right up and get your tickets now, folks! I was lucky enough to have a chance to meet one of the people behind the scenes putting it all together: talent coordinator and costumer TJ Bunch.

PGN: Aside from school, how would you fill a day as a kid? TJB: My siblings and I had a great relationship. We’d play all day outside climbing trees and making forts and stuff.

PGN: What’s your earliest circus memory? TJB: I went with my mother once when I was about 9. I remember I bought a little clown mask and wig because I loved making balloon animals and I thought I could put on a show at my cousin’s birthday.

PGN: What was a favorite production? TJB: “Little Shop of Horrors.” At the church, we had a puppeteering program that I studied with for years. So with my experience puppeteering, I got the role of the plant. It was great. I made my own costume and got to sing and act too.

PGN: Were you interested in performing at a young age? TJB: No, I always wanted to be an artist. Animals and art were my passions. When I got into high school, I got into the technical side of theater — building stages and stuff — and then special-effects makeup, etc. PGN: How did you get into doing wardrobe? TJB: I loved Halloween and always had ideas for costumes but could never find what I wanted, so I started making my own and it grew from there. PGN: Where did you grow up? TJB: Rancho Cucamonga, Calif., about 40 miles east of L.A. at the foot of the San Gabriel Mountains. PGN: Tell me a little about growing up there. TJB: Homelife, I grew up very, very Christian. We prayed in the morning, we prayed after school. I went to a Christian daycare where my mom worked, then we’d go for a Bible fellowship at our church, where my mom worked as well, and we’d have Bible studies for kids. As for the landscape in Cucamonga, it was near the desert. It was usually very hot, but it was always clean. Nothing seemed to ever happen there. We were surrounded by orange and grapefruit groves and grapes; we were known for our wines. And there were always tons of animals around, from the rattlesnakes in the desert to coyotes. I remember one time we were swimming in the pool and our mom told us to quickly get in the house. Unbeknownst to us, there was a giant mountain lion in the backyard.

PGN: Higher learning? TJB: I went to college for one semester and all my teachers told me, “Get out in the work field, you know what you’re doing. You can make a career already, don’t waste your time or money here.” I was lucky that I had a great high-school teacher, Mr. Shorts, who was phenomenal. If you wanted to learn something, he’d take the time to teach you. The other teachers would let me skip class; they knew I was responsible so they’d let me turn in my homework and then go to the theater. I’d spend the whole day there learning all aspects of the craft. It was so much fun.

TJB: It was surprising how open and accepting everyone was. You could look however you wanted, be whoever you wanted and no one ever judged you. There’s a feeling of freedom. Even back in the day, gay people in the circus were allowed to be openly gay long before it was accepted in the general pop. PGN: And the day-to-day life? TJB: At the first circus, I lived on a train in a 4-by-8 boxcar with a fridge and a microwave. They were called coffins because they were about the same size! I remember reading “Harry Potter” books and I would force myself to wait until the train was moving to read them. There was something so romantic about reading about the kids taking the train to Hogwarts while in my sleeping car. Now that I work for UniverSoul, it’s lovely; they’re so nice to me. We have Marathon trailers with a queen-size bed and a shower. They’re great to work for.

PGN: Dang, son! What don’t you do? TJB: [Laughs] I just love anything to do with entertaining. I’m also in a movie that just got released, “Bunnyman 3.” It’s a B-rated horror film. PGN: What’s your main focus, costuming? TJB: Actually, it’s whatever makes people happy. That’s kind of my goal in life; no matter how big or small a task is, I like seeing people smile. I’d say my heart is with special-needs children. In college, I worked at a grocery store and then got a job working for an elementary school as a teacher’s aide working with special-ed kids. PGN: How did you end up with your first circus gig? TJB: My friend, Christopher Solomon, was a clown with Ringling and invited me to see the show when they were in town. I’d just gone through a really bad breakup and wasn’t happy with my life so I asked if they were hiring. After the show, I got a VIP tour and met a woman named Rebecca Williams. She was really nice and we talked for about a half-hour until the laundry lady, Miss Claudia Porter, passed us and Rebecca introduced us saying, “This is our new men’s wardrobe guy.” I was like, “Whaaat?” She said, “Oh yeah, you passed your interview. Do you want the job?” That was on Wednesday and they wanted to give me a month to prepare, but I told them I was ready to start Friday, two days later. I packed my bags and left to join the circus! PGN: Wow! What was surprising about circus life?

PGN: I would think a circus would be a place where many different cultures all come together. Tell me about some of those experiences. TJB: The real cool thing about culture and circus, especially here, is how harmonious it is. My friend, Joe Gary, was one of the first KCT (King Charles Troupe) members — they play basketball on unicycles — and he told me I had to come see this show. I went and was blown away. It was so exciting. I was like a little kid again; I was getting up

and dancing and cheering the whole time. I immediately said, “I want to work here. I have to work here.” You won’t find the cultural things like the limbo fire dancing and the island celebration at any other circus. PGN: What about personal exchanges? TJB: The Mongolians would always invite me over for birthdays and stuff because they taught me how to speak Mongolian, enough to say a few phrases. People will share food and snacks from their countries and teach you about where they’re from. Here, some of the Caribbean folks are trying to teach me some dance steps, which is fun. PGN: With so many different countries represented, how does everyone communicate? TJB: You always have translators at the circus, but if they’re not available you try the Google translator on your phone and, if that doesn’t work, good old mime and body language are pretty effective in a pinch. PGN: What’s different and what’s the same as civilian life? TJB: Oh boy, the difference is huge. If I go to a mall on my day off, it’s the weirdest thing for me. You’re used to being with the same people every day, six to seven days a week. Even though we have thousands of people coming in the tent, you’re still committed to your small group that you work and talk with every day and it starts to feel like they’re the only people in existence. So on the rare occasion that I go to a restaurant and sit down with other people, it’s a weird feeling. PGN: [Laughs] I have to say, when I pulled up to interview someone from the UniverSoul circus, I was surprised to see a white guy. TJB: A lot of people say that, but we are the “universal” circus. Our standpoint is that anyone and everyone can be in the circus. And that comes from our founder Mr. Walker; he goes around the Photo: Suzi Nash world and sees acts from China and Ethiopia, Africa, Europe and has a knack for picking the most amazing and wonderful acts from all corners of the globe. PGN: But there is also a little more soul than you find in other circuses. TJB: Of course! Absolutely! He wanted to make a circus that had soul and R&B and he did! It’s one of the things that makes us so amazing. PAGE 33

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Holiday tips and trips The busiest travel season of the year is upon us. Are you ready? In the rush of the season, don’t forget the basics of fabulous travel. Here are my top-five tips to keep you happy and safe during your holiday travels. 1. Double-check all of your confirmation and reservation numbers. From airlines and trains to hotels and car rentals, it is important to make sure everything is correct. 2. Plan for Plan B. With weather delays, cancellations and other travel mishaps, consider planning an alternative route in advance so you know what your options are in case Plan A doesn’t work out. 3. Always use the hotel safe. During your hotel stay, many people may have access to your room. Keep all your valuables locked up in the room’s safe. 4. Tip. The holidays are expensive for everyone — especially those working in the hospitality industry. Don’t forget to tip your bellman, your maid, your taxi driver and those who are serving you. Good tipping is good holiday karma. 5. Be kind. Don’t forget travel is supposed to be fun! You are going to be bumped. The last space in the overhead bin will be taken by some person with an oversized bag. Someone is going to have a hissy fit. Don’t be that person! Have fun, be kind! Key West for the holidays Despite Hurricane Irma, Key West is ready for you. Fantasy Fest 2017 went on as planned with an amazing 10 days of events. Despite thinner palm trees, roofs in the midst of repair and a noticeably smaller crowd for the Bud Light Fantasy Fest Parade, the island’s spirit is alive and well — albeit clearly weary and recovering. The guesthouses and hotels fared well during the storm. Most of your favorites, from the Equator Resort to Alexander’s Guest House, are in topnotch condi-

tion. The Key West Airport has minor damage to the outdoor-smoking area. The storm may have changed regularly scheduled tours and activities. To help you plan your trip while you are in Key West, make a stop at the new Key West Business Guild’s LGBT Visitor Center at a larger location at 808 Duval St. The new location is within Key West’s “Pink Triangle,” which includes a cluster of LGBT bars, entertainment clubs and stores around the 700 and 800 blocks of the iconic Duval Street. Nightly entertainment is back and the Blue Q Adventures is taking us on sunset sails (check out the all-male sails too!). Island House, the world’s best all-male, clothing-optional luxury resort is in perfect shape — sans one giant tree that is being replaced with bamboo. The staff at Island House lost 18 days of work during Hurricane Irma but they are back, bringing guests the same level of luxury and attention as before the hurricane. Island House was hopping during Fantasy Fest with two big parties and has become the epicenter of the island’s LGBT daytime and nighttime fun. With a free nightly happy hour with open bar, pool, free Internet, a gym, on-site massage and a 24-hour restaurant (plus, some late-night skinny dipping in the pool),Island House is still the island’s best gay value. For the holidays, Island House will host some official events like “Bone Island: Bare It All” weekend, Nov. 30-Dec. 3. It’s an all-boys weekend with dance parties, naked pool parties, boat trips and more. Don’t pack much! Less is more, and that is good to avoid airline fees too! The island is promising to recover, to rebuild and to stay “Keys Strong” in 2018. Sushi, the island’s iconic drag queen, will take her annual midnight high-heel drop (think a drag version of Times Square ball drop). At the stroke of midnight to the roars of the crowd gathered, Sushi is lowered in a red high heel to bring in New Year 2018. Bourbon Street Pub on Duval Street serves as headquarters. Insider’s tip: The $200 VIP balcony is definitely worth the view and the perks. n Jeff Guaracino is the author of “The Handbook of LGBT Tourism and Hospitality: A Guide for Business Practice.”

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Theater & Arts Annie Walnut Street Theatre presents the beloved musical about the charming orphan through Jan. 7, 825 Walnut St.; 215-5743550. Atomic Blonde The action film is screened 8 p.m. Nov. 20 at the Trocadero Theatre, 1003 Arch St.; 215-922-6888. Big Jay Oakerson The comedian seen on Comedy Central performs through Nov. 19 at Helium Comedy Club, 2031 Sansom St.; 215-4969001. Disney’s Beauty and the Beast Media Theatre presents the musical adaptation of the Disney classic through Jan. 14, 104 E. State St., Media; 610-891-0100. Dom Irrera The comedian and Philly native seen on “The Tonight Show” performs Nov. 22-25 at Helium Comedy Club, 2031 Sansom St.; 215-496-9001. The Gap Azuka Theatre Company presents the world premiere of a dark comedy by Philadelphia playwright Rebecca Wright about family secrets, performing and sisterhood through Nov. 19, 1700 Sansom St.; 215-563-1100. Mike Birbiglia The comedian seen on Comedy Central performs Nov. 17-18 at Merriam Theater, 250 S. Broad St.; 215-893-1999. Old Masters Now: Celebrating the Johnson Collection Philadelphia

Museum of Art presents an exhibition of European art of the likes of Botticelli, Bosch, Titian, Rembrandt and Monet, through Feb. 19, 26th Street and the Parkway; 215763-8100. Patricia Urquiola: Between Craft and Industry The work of the acclaimed designer, who creates cool, innovative objects for the home and office, is on display Nov. 19-March 4 at Philadelphia Museum of Art, 26th Street and the Parkway; 215-7638100. 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 community building and active resistance, through Dec. 10 at Philadelphia Museum of Art, 26th Street and the Parkway; 215-7638100. Rasheeda Speaking Allens Lane Art Center presents a dark comedy set in the workplace that examines issues of race, power and friendship through Dec. 3, 601 W. Allens Lane; 215248-0546. 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.

GET THE HOLIDAYS SWINGING: Stray Cats singer, guitarist and songwriter Brian Setzer brings his orchestra to town for its 14th-annual Christmas Rocks! Tour, an evening of rollicking Christmas songs, 8 p.m. Nov. 17 at the Academy of Music, 240 S. Broad St. For more information or tickets, call 215-893-1999.

Transcendents: Spirit Mediums in Burma & Thailand The Fine Art Galleries at Bradbury-Sullivan LGBT Community Center presents internationally known and acclaimed photojournalist Mariette Pathy Allen for the first public exhibit of her new works, which document transgender lives and experiences around the world, through Jan. 2, 522 W. Maple St., Allentown; 610347-9988.

Music

1003 Arch St.; 215922-6888. Dream Theater The prog-rock/metal band performs 8 p.m. Nov. 19 at Merriam Theater, 250 S. Broad St.; 215-8931999. Nikka Costa The funk/rock singer performs 8 p.m. Nov. 21 at World Cafe Live, 3025 Walnut St.; 215-222-1400. Kirk Franklin and Ledisi: The Soul & The Saint Tour The R&B and gospel acts perform 7:30 p.m. Nov. 24 at the Tower Theater, 69th and Ludlow streets, 610-352-2887.

Squeeze The alternative-rock band performs 8 p.m. Nov. 17 at Keswick Theatre, 291 N. Keswick Ave., Glenside; 215-5727650.

The Machine The Pink Floyd tribute band performs 8 p.m. Nov. 24 at Keswick Theatre, 291 N. Keswick Ave., Glenside; 215572-7650.

John Carpenter: Anthology Tour The filmmaker performs music from the soundtracks of his movies 8 p.m. Nov. 18 at the Trocadero Theatre,

Thrice and Circa Survive The hard-rock bands perform 6:45 p.m. Nov. 24-25 at The Electric Factory, 421 N. Seventh St.; 800745-3000.

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INSIDE THE ‘NEVER’ MIND: Broadway Philadelphia presents “Finding Neverland,” the story behind one of the world’s most beloved characters, as playwright J.M. Barrie struggles to find inspiration until he meets four young brothers and their beautiful widowed mother, ultimately resulting in the creation of Peter Pan, Nov. 21-26 at Academy of Music, 240 S. Broad St. For more information or tickets, call 215-893-1999.

Nightlife Happy Bears: PGMC Early Tidings The Philadelphia Gay Men’s Chorus provides a preview of its winter show, “Tinseltown Tidings,” at this bear gathering 6-10 p.m. Nov. 17 at Tabu, 200 S. 12th St.; 215-964-9675. Daddy & Friends Philly’s monthly Boylesque showcase is back, featuring performances by Josh Schonewolf, Baron Atomy, Kristian Mingle, Avi Wolf, Grampy Knockers, Deadboy, The Amazing Brettzo and Manny T. Lovett, 8 p.m. Nov. 17 at L’Etage, 624 S. Sixth St.; 215592-0656. Mimi Imfurst Presents Drag Diva Brunch Mimi Imfurst, Bev, Vinchelle, Sutton Fearce and special guests perform 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Nov. 18 at the Punch Line Philly, 33 E. Laurel St.; 215606-6555.

Diabolique Ball 21: Myths & Mysteries The fantasy-fetish ball benefitting Women’s Medical Fund and Witness to Hunger opens up the dungeon 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Nov. 18 at Voyeur Nightclub, 1221 St. James St.; 215735-5772. Varla Jean Merman The drag star performs 8 p.m. Nov. 18 at Ruba Club, 416 Green St.; 215-6279831. The Real Housewives of BEV’S Bitchfest! The all-drag extravaganza pays tribute to the funniest, bitchiest, craziest ladies on television 10 p.m.-3 a.m. Nov. 18 at Tabu, 200 S. 12th St.; 215-9649675. Happy Bears Stuffed Underwear Party Party in your skivvies at this bear gathering 5-9 p.m. Nov. 24 at Tabu, 200 S. 12th St.; 215-964-9675.

Queer Performances of Color: Black Friday Edition The show features performances by Blane Elliott, Blessing Osazuwa, Bugalú Boogie, Icon Ebony Fierce, Jaeda and more 8-11 p.m. Nov. 24 at Writer’s Block Rehab, 1342 Cypress St.; 267534-3134.

Outta Town Frederick Mann White’s “There’s No Place Like Home” Encore! The cabaret singer performs 5 p.m. Nov. 18 at The Rrazz Room, 385 W. Bridge St., New Hope; 888-5961027. Josh Zuckerman The out rock/pop singer performs 8 p.m. Nov. 18 at The Rrazz Room, 385

W. Bridge St., New Hope; 888-5961027. Bonnie & Clyde The crime drama based on the real-life criminal lovers on the run is screened 1:30 p.m. Nov. 19 at the Colonial Theatre, 227 Bridge St., Phoenixville; 610917-1228. Chris Rock The comedian performs 7 and 10 p.m. at the Borgata Casino and Spa Event Center, 1 Borgata Way, Atlantic City, N.J.; 609-317-1000. Monty Python and the Holy Grail The classic British comedy film is screened 9 p.m. Nov. 24 at the Colonial Theatre, 227 Bridge St., Phoenixville; 610917-1228. n

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By Larry Nichols larry@epgn.com A photo exhibition is exploring the state of street protests in the year after the election of President Donald Trump. “Resistance Photography: A Year of 45” features the works of eight photographers giving their individual perspective on the many forms of protests, marches and public acts of resistance they’ve documented over the last year. Chris Baker Evens, one of the artists featured, said the exhibition developed after the collaborating photographers got to know one another from covering the same events. “We are a group of photographers who met each other at the many protest events over the last few years,” Evens said. “We organized ourselves into a support network six months ago and this exhibit is the first public event featuring our collective art.” “We take photos of people combating racism, bigotry, war, hate or other injustices,” photographer Joe Piette added. “Since some of us are political activists as well as photographers, we want our art to reflect protesters’ convictions in a way that humanizes their movement.” Out photographer Kaltoum Alibrahimi covered protests before and after the election and noted that the media por-

trayal and public perceptions of protesting have changed drastically in the last year. “For a lot of us that have been documenting the resistance long before Trump, if anything has changed it’s that people feel more inclined to be out on the street and more overt with their political beliefs that dismiss so many people in this country,” Alibrahimi said. “As a queer woman of color, the issues we document are very much personal to me. The importance for me has piqued largely because of the criminalization of dissent. We see protesters from [Inauguration Day] Jan. 20 still facing up to 70 years and insane fines simply for speaking out and existing in opposition to what many believe is a fascist president.” Alibrahimi is a transplant from North Carolina but quickly became a fixture at local protests. “I’ve always gone to protests and documented and been out and about in the community. As I started going to protests in Philadelphia, I started seeing the same faces more frequently and they became familiar faces and soon after friends. It’s like a small community within the many communities that I drift into.” n “Resistance Photography: A Year of 45” is on view through Dec. 31 at The Green Line Café, 4239 Baltimore Ave. For more information, visit https:// www.facebook.com/events/1732459343725691/.

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PGN: So did you have to learn to dance? TJB: No! On rare occasions I’ll do the SoulTrain line but I’m a horrible dancer, which always makes it funny for our audience. PGN: What are your duties? TJB: I was originally hired to design and make some of the costumes. But now I’m the assistant PR and talent manager so my primary job is to help the talent with promotions, radio interviews, TV spots, etc. At the shows I help handle VIPs, celebrities or sometimes politicians and make sure they have a good time. And I’m also on hand for the talent if they have problems in any area. PGN: You’re the fixer. I may call you Olivia Pope from now on. TJB: Oh, everyone at the circus does a little bit of everything. My boss, Irma, makes sure we do whatever it takes to give people a good experience. If we have to jump in and usher, we will. Help someone change costumes, whatever. We all have each other’s backs. PGN: I loved the fact that the performers interacted so much with the audience. I’d see the acrobats walk over and shake hands with kids during the show or the contortionists wink at someone while doing their act. It was beautiful. TJB: Oh yes, it always moves my heart when there’s a little kid reaching out and a performer will go out and say hi or give a hug. It’s a blessing to see and be a part of. A lot of places forbid the performers from doing that; we encourage it. Mr. and Mrs. Walker are the most humble, down-to-earth people you’ve ever met. When I was in New York, someone said, “We’re giving away one of the shows.” I didn’t know what that meant but I learned that they do shows where they invite kids and families from shelters and provide food, give the kids toys and do a free performance. Our show is practically sold out each night so to give away an entire show is pretty inspiring. I can’t fathom having the ability to do something like that. It’s wonderful. PGN: What’s the most dangerous act? I have to admit I screamed like a 12-year-old boy when the motorcycles came out. TJB: They’re incredible. They make it look so effortless, when it’s really not. So many of the acts do, even the limbo dancers; for them to go as low as they do with fire is actually quite dangerous. PGN: Hottest and coldest moments? TJB: One summer it was about 113 degrees outside and our air conditioner went out. Fortunately, the people in the grocery store across the street allowed us to put lawn chairs in the freezer aisle. The coldest was probably the time the circus train froze to the tracks. They had to put us in hotels. PGN: What’s a tradition from the past you’d like to bring back? TJB: Family dinners, with no technology at the table. It’s such a nice tradition. At the

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circus we try to do a communal barbecue once a week with all the people who live on the lot. PGN: I read you have a connection to “RuPaul’s Drag Race.” TJB: Yes, when I turned 18 I went to my first gay bar and met Chandela from season two, I think. She asked if I would be her assistant for a few weeks. It was fun and I got to meet a lot of drag queens. Last year, another friend took me to the season premiere and I got to meet everyone! PGN: When did you come out? TJB: I was 15 when I told my parents. I was deathly afraid, but they’d been asking me and I kept saying that I wasn’t. I was always very weird and eccentric so I just claimed that that was it. But I finally got the courage to admit it and I waited until they were headed to bed on a weeknight. I figured we had to get up the next day for work and school so they wouldn’t be able to keep me up all night asking questions. Sadly, my mother just cried and my father was upset, so it was a heartbreaking moment. But I like to be an honest person and it was a relief to have it in the open. PGN: And they eventually got over it? TJB: No, still not to this day. I left the house when I was 16 and we were not in a very healthy relationship for a long time. They sent me to Christian therapy, which was basically conversion therapy. I went through a year of hearing that I was a horrible human being and meetings with “counselors.” There was one guy — he wasn’t even a pastor, he was a drummer at my mom’s church — who tried to talk to me. He knew nothing about it, like the pastor who tried to tell me that homosexuality didn’t exist in the animal world. At that point, I was done listening to him because, even at 15, I was intelligent enough to know that there were 600-plus species of animals who have homosexual relationships, including my favorite, penguins. Or the guy who they had meet me at the mall to tell me that he used to be gay but was straight now. It was very traumatizing and it’s still very hard for me. PGN: How so? TJB: Holding hands in public, kissing someone … [Pauses] You were just taught for so long that what you felt was bad that it’s hard to move on, even when you know better. PGN: What do you like to do outside of the tent? TJB: I like to practice my clowning. I’m into sewing, knitting and crocheting. PGN: Do you want to get into clowning? TJB: Yes, it encompasses everything I want to do. There’s so much sadness in the world right now. To be able to make people forget for a few hours, to make them smile or laugh, is something magical. It’s what I strive to do. n UniverSoul Circus runs through Nov. 26 at 52nd Street and Parkside Avenue. For more information, visit http://www.universoulcircus.com.

Q Puzzle Hidden Quote Across 1. A bit of dialogue from this movie is hidden in the circled letters of this puzzle 8. Frida’s celebrations 15. Emulate Dr. Kildare 16. They may penetrate your enemies 17. He rubs you the right way 18. Remove a light bulb 19. Painting and such, to da Vinci 20. By ___ of (owing to) 22. Craig Claiborne’s gumbo pod 23. Maiden name preceder 25. “C’est Moi,” to King Arthur 27. “That’s the pot calling the kettle beige,” e.g. 30. Bones in the pelvic area 31. Picks up 35. Position firmly 37. “Our” to

Pasolini 39. From ___ Z (the whole shebang) 40. Inventor’s monogram 41. Pre-Epstein Beatle Sutcliffe 42. NATO turf 43. Electrifying speech 45. Carol of Broadway 47. Member of the opposition 48. Distribute sparingly 50. One that ought to be paddled 51. Poke in the backside 53. In an excited state, perhaps 54. Actor Johnson and others 56. Shakespeare’s Othello, for one 58. Soprano Gluck 62. Gertrude Stein portraitist 64. Frilly mats 66. Michelangelo, for one 67. Game divisions for Pallone 68. Good fortune that

comes on you suddenly 69. Proded Down 1. What you might be in when you’re out 2. On ___ with 3. Top 4. It goes with old lace on Broadway 5. Charlotte of “Facts of Life” 6. Piece for Liberace 7. She played Lois to Dean’s Clark 8. Tutti’s partner 9. McKellen of “Gods and Monsters” 10. Coarse salt in the tub 11. Reacts to homophobia, perhaps 12. Ariz., once 13. Drama, to Tennessee Williams 14. One-eighty from NNE 21. “Aida” backdrop 24. Hog the stage 26. He comes once a year 27. Ben Stiller’s mother

Anne 28. Chekov in the “Star Trek” movie 29. Strikes through 30. Dick Button’s milieu 32. Had oral sex at home? 33. “Versace On The Floor” singer Mars 34. He drilled Gomer Pyle 36. Elaine ___ (“Taxi” role) 38. Pound portion 41. Cyndi Lauper’s “___ Bop” 44. Traffic lights, e.g. 45. African queen 46. Writer Barney 49. Donny of

_Dreamcoat_ 52. Davis of _King_ 53. ”Mr. ___” (1996 DeGeneres film) 54. “The Celluloid Closet” author Russo 55. West Point, e.g. (abbr.) 57. Garfield’s whipping boy 59. Swedish soprano Jenny 60. “Let ___ Lover” 61. Grp. or org. 62. One in a fairy tale threesome 63. ___ Francisco 65. Having one sharp, to Bernstein

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A Philly POPS

CHRISTMAS Spectacular Sounds of the Season!

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It’s the tradition that kicks off Philadelphia’s holiday season! Music Director Maestro Michael Krajewski returns to lead an all-new amazing lineup of incredible arrangements and musicians. This holiday season features Philly native and international sensation Justin Hopkins and once again includes The Philly POPS Festival Chorus, the Philadelphia Boys Choir, and the award-winning African Episcopal Church of St. Thomas Gospel Choir. With 300 performers on stage and a special musical version of How The Grinch Stole Christmas, it’s an extravaganza set to delight the entire family!

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