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Stimulus Funds Housing For Homeless Vets ayor Michael Nutter has announced a $9.2 million award to Project H.O.M.E., to fully rehabilitate 54 efficiency apartments at 2101 W. Venango Street, a foreclosed multifamily property in the Tioga section. The development will provide permanent affordable housing to homeless veterans, formerly homeless adults who are successfully managing a serious mental illness or a substance use disorder, and low-income individuals.

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City of Philadelphia is required to spend at least 25% of NSP1 funds to serve households at or below 50% of area median income. 2101 W. Venango Street was selected for rehabilitation because it is a foreclosed property that will serve individuals with special needs and has strong community support.

The City has committed approximately $24 million in NSP1 funding through the US Dept. of Housing & Urban Development and Pennsylvania’s Dept. of Community & Economic Development.

Sister Mary Scullion is executive director and president of Project H.O.M.E.

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Gubernatorial Debate Brought Out Predictable Q&A

by Joe Shaheeli hey were great! Showed top form! Had their “p’s” and “q’s” dotted and came off well! The only mistake the two candidates for Governor made was in not looking at the camera when making their points, because the television-viewing crowd was several thousand times larger than those attending the Pennsylvania Chamber of Business & Industry annual dinner.

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The debate clarified some doubt in the minds of those viewing the PCN telecast seen in Philadelphia, and that was neither made any decisive points over the other.

Attorney General Tom Corbett described Dan Onorato, the Allegheny Co. Executive, as a “career politician; that tells you half the story.” Onorato, meanwhile, touted his record running Allegheny Co. and said he doesn’t need to take the “hokey” anti-tax pledge Corbett embraces.

The Pittsburgh Tribune Review reported the debate between its favorite sons as “the first Governor’s race since 1978 featuring two Allegheny Co. candidates.

In that one Republican Gov. Dick Thornburgh defeated Mayor Pete Flaherty.”

Corbett said he would not violate his anti-tax promise. Onorato said he “changed the definition of that pledge three times.”

Former television news anchor Ted Koppel seemed to be the star of the evening, moving the debate along with pointed questions.

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LOCAL 1291 stevedores Arman Hyman and Paul Witiw walk an information line outside Holt’s Family’s Packer Pier protesting Del Monte Fresh Produce Co.’s pulling its ships over to nonunion terminal in Gloucester, breaking a 20-year union agreement. New York stevedores picked Del Monte Fresh Produce terminal at that port as well.

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To Frack Or Not To Frack C ity Council chamber was packed this morning as a hearing on proposed drilling for natural gas in the Marcellus Shale deposits underlying the Upper Delaware River Basin was underway.

ers are expected to meet this fall to establish a severance tax on drilling as part of the 2010-11 Most witnesses testified a large budget number of environmental hazards agreement. could result from this drilling.

State Sen. While Philadelphia Co. does not Farnese sup- State Sen. Larry Farnese toured active gas drilling sites contain Marcellus Shale deposits, it ports a tax on in Western Penna. to study important Marcellus Shale draws its drinking water largely drilling and taxing issue. from areas that do. said the State drilling site near Smithfield in can generate a significant amount Fayette Co. Coming to the defense of the natu- of money through a severance tax. ral-gas industry, though, specialists Equally important are holding The Senator took part in the sumargued drilling by the hydraulic drillers accountable and ensuring mer tour to get a better understandfracturing method, although posing strong environmental and health ing of the industry and its issues in hazards, is less harmful to the envi- protections. advance of the legislature's fall deronment than any other potential liberations on a natural gas extracsource of large-scale energy.

Farnese got a firsthand look and dis- tion tax. cussed his enCouncilman Curtis Jones, Jr. vironmental chaired the hearing. Councilwoman and health Blondell Reynolds Brown and concerns with Councilmen Frank DiCicco, Jim energy indusKenney and Bill Greenlee heard try officials as testimony and probed the witpart of the nesses. Most Council Members in- Senate Demodicated they had not yet made up cratic Policy Hundreds of people flooded into City Council Chamtheir minds on City’s proper reCommittee sponse to Marcellus Shale develop- tour of a Mar- ber this morning at hearing to protest Marcellus Shale ment. cellus Shale natural-gas drilling in Upper Delaware basin, citing and Atlas En- fears of grave harm to Phila.’s drinking water and to environment.

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Clover Club To Hear Tigre Hill

2010 Sep. 29Reception for State Rep. Tony Payton, Jr. at Adesso, 1519 Walnut St., 5:30-7:30 p.m. Donations $100, $250, $500. For info (215) 821-7504.

Sep. 29Fundraiser for State Senate candidate Rhashea Harmon at Tai Lake Seafood Restaurant, 134 N. 10th St., 5:30-7:30 p.m. Councilman Frank Rizzo to speak. Donation $50.

Sep. 29Friends of Elmer Money fundraiser at SmokeEaters Pub, 7681 Frankford Ave., 7-9 p.m. Donation $20.

Sep. 30State Rep. Rosita Youngblood Chicken/Fish Fry Fundraiser at Lou & Choo’s, 21st & Hunting Pk. Ave. Tickets $10. For tickets and info Sheila (267) 581-0025.

Oct. 1State Sen. Michael Stack hosts Senior Expo at Nat’l Guard Armory, 2700 Southampton Rd., 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Residents of 5th Senatorial Dist. can seek info from government agencies, businesses and community organizations.

Free refreshments. For info (215) 695-1020.

Oct. 1-3School District 2010 High School Expo at Liacouras Ctr., 1776 N. Broad St. Info provided on various schools prior to high -chool application process deadline for 8th-graders to apply is Oct. 29.

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hiladelphia filmmaker Tigre Hill, who produced The Shame of The City, and last week premiered The Barrel of A Gun, will be the keynote luncheon speaker for the Clover Club.

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The Luncheon, an annual event, takes place at the Union League.

Tickets are $45. For information call Treasurer Michael A. Cibik at (215) 735-1060.

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28 SEPTEMBER, 2010

Sen. Tartaglione Lauds Workplace Fraud Bill do their jobs honestly and pay their share of insurance, taxes and other benefits will see more protection from unscrupulous contractors and companies,” Tartaglione said. “It’s a full-time job keeping up with those who try to skirt the law to save money and gain a competitive advantage.”

bill that will protect workers, employers and all taxpayers from phony business arrangements easily passed the Senate Labor & Industry Committee was praised by State Sen. Christine M. Tartaglione.

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The Workplace Fraud Act (HB 400) sets standards and provides penalties for misclassification of a company’s employees as “independent contractors” in order to save money on fair wages, workers compensation costs and other state work rules.

The measure passed the Labor & Industry Committee yesterday by an 8-2 vote. An intentional violation could bring criminal penalties.

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“In these tough times its time to get tough with anyone who tries to exploit workers and flout the law to get an advantage,” Tartaglione said. “Honest and reputable companies should not have to suffer for the dubious activities of others.”

Under the legislation, independent contractors must be free from control and direction for such services; customarily perform them in an independently established business or profession; maintain a separate business office (at least a home office); operate under written contracts that include the work, payment, and prohibit the independent contractor from retain anyone other than employees or other independent contractors that meet these criteria to complete work; and file Federal income taxes as an independent contractor.

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Kal Rudman Program Proves Its Worth ith the unemployment rate seemingly stuck, here’s good news about a program that both educates and leads to employment.

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Thirteen students, ages 22 to 58, will graduate from the Nurse Aid Training Program at Community College of Philadelphia.

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ten by the Kal & Lucille Rudman Foundation. The six-week program consists of 74 hours of instruction and laboratory, and 62 hours of clinical instruction.

The program assists individuals who are unemployed or underemployed by providing short-term training and employment. Students will take the State Nurse Aid Certification exam as part of the pro-

gram, and job placement services are provided. Initial job placement for students in the program has been averaging close to 65%.

The Nurse Aide course, which includes classroom lecture, lab skills and clinical practicum, prepares individuals for employment in longterm care facilities, hospitals, and nursing homes.

The Philadelphia Branch of the NAACP is sponsoring Philadelphia participation in the NAACP National march on Washington entitled “10-2-10”.

For further information, contact J. Whyatt Mondesire at (215) 848-7864.

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28 SEPTEMBER, 2010

School District On Facebook here’s a fast new way to learn about School District events, the Superintendent’s Parents Roundtables and even winter school closings. It's the School District’s new Facebook page, launched today to create a closer community with parents and students.

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“In this day and age, Facebook is the best way to communicate our message and reach out to the school community,” said Ackerman. “It is important that we at the School District continue to strengthen our connection to our parents and students and we are excited to launch this new initiative.”

book as a vehicle to connect with the larger community. Because Facebook messages are posted directly on users’ pages by personal invitation, they have proven to be more effective at communicating information and building relationships than using email or inviting consumers to visit web pages.

Filled with pictures and videos of school activities, the new page will enable the District to provide upto-date news about the City’s schools along with links to educational sites and helpful parenting hints.

“We invite Facebook users to go to the School District's page and ‘like’ us so we can become partners in improving our children's education,” she said.

In addition to connecting to the district directly on Facebook, people may visit the district's website, www.philasd.org and click the "like" button next to the Facebook icon.

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