Philadelphia Public Record

Vol. I No. 100

Keeping You Posted With The Politics Of Philadelphia

November 15, 2010

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Feds Honor Two City High Schools wo Philadelphia highschool principals are in Washington, D.C. today meeting with other principals, policy-makers and leaders in education from across the nation to receive recognition for their 2010 National Blue Ribbon Schools of Excellence.

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Dr. Charles Staniskis and Marjorie Neff, principals from the Franklin Learning Center and Julia R. Masterman Laboratory & Demonstration School, accepted the Blue Ribbon honor on behalf of their schools. They are the only two high schools in the state to receive this award.

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“We are honored our district has two high schools being recognized this week as among the highestperforming,” said Dr. Arlene Ackerman, superintendent for the School District of Philadelphia.

“This Blue Ribbon Schools designation reminds us the Franklin Learning Center and Masterman serve as models for other schools, not only in Philadelphia, but across the nation.”

Both the Franklin Learning Center and Masterman focus on preparing their students for college or postsecondary education by providing well-rounded, practical curriculums and supportive environments conducive to students achieving higher levels of learning.

The Blue Ribbon Schools Program honors public and private schools based on one of two criteria: 1. Schools whose students, regardless of backgrounds, are high-performing. These are schools ranked among the state’s highest-performing schools as measured by their performance on State assessments or, in the case of private schools, that score at the highest performance level on tests referenced by national norms in at least the most recent year tested; and 2. Schools with at least 40% of their students from disadvantaged backgrounds that improve student performance to high levels as measured by the school’s performance on State assessments or nationally-normed tests.

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Kitchen Teaches Mothers, Daughters About Domestic Abuse

LEADING WORKSHOP on domestic violence at Honickman Learning Center in North central on Saturday, State Sen. Shirley Kitchen is flanked by co-host Gwendolyn West-Sutton of Lady-G Enterprises, left, and Valerie Moore, Miss Black Penna.

ATTENDING Sen. Kitchen’s workshop, “Mothers & Daughters”, were, from left, mother Anna Musolino and daughter Karen Brown; Tina Covington and judicial candidate Angela Giampolo.

‘Fattah Homes’ Rebuild Lives On Lancaster Ave.

INNOVATIVE project combines mixed-use affordable housing and commercial space on Lancaster Avenue in Mantua. Simultaneously tackling blight on business CONGRESSMAN Chaka Fattah, left, discusses mixed- corridor and providing homes for homeless families use development named in his honor with People’s who have problems with substance abuse or a physical Emergency Center CDC head Kira Strong and Phila. disability, PEC has one of city’s best success rates in addressing these problems.

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Nov. 15Hardy Williams Scholarship reception at Penna. Convention Ctr., 5:30 p.m. William Coleman, speaker. Tickets $100. Call (215) 843-2027.

Nov. 15Committee to Reelect John Taylor hosts Monday Night Football at Romano’s Catering, 1523 E. Wingohocking St., $35. $35. Includes tailgate buffet and refreshments. For info (215) 545-1013.

Nov. 17Memorial Service & portrait unveiling for late Judge Joseph A Dych at City Hall, Courtrm. 653, 4:30 p.m.

Nov. 18Friends of Councilwoman Blondell Reynolds Brown host reception at Sande Webster Gallery, 2006 Walnut St., 6 p.m. For info (215) 847-5264.

Nov. 19Mayor to raise 20 more nations’ flags on Parkway and swear in 20 new citizens between 20th and 21st streets, 11 a.m. If rain, Mayor’s Reception Rm., Rm. 215, City Hall.

Nov. 20UNICO, Italian American Charitable Association, will be stuffing 175 turkey baskets at parking lot on west side of Turf Club, 700 Packer Ave., 9 a.m.-12 m. President Guy Ciabattoni invites everyone interested to join and help. For info Guy (215) 774-9866, ext. 11.

Dec. 3- Phila. FIGHT marks 20th anniversary gala at Ritz Carlton.

For ticket and other info (215) 525-8628.

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Corbett To Take Smaller Role In Bonusgate Probe Attorney General and Gov.-Elect Tom Corbett said he will step back from the legislative-corruption probe which resulted in criminal charges against more than two

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Corbett will decrease his role in the investigation during the next two months because as governor-elect he will be dealing regularly with legislative leaders. Corbett will not, however, cede decisions on major issues.

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Hardy Williams Education Fund Gala This Evening he Hardy Williams Educa- Philadelphia, is pursuing a paralegal friend’s reputation and reaffirmed

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tion Fund, established to career after recently deciding to her faith in the system. The incident further the legacy and advo- switch from hair and design field.

solidified her decision to put her

cacy of the late trailblazing commu- And Hall is a graduating 8th-grader newfound skills to work in a wider nity activist and lawmaker, will at the Laboratory Charter School of arena. introduce its inaugural class of Communications & Languages. scholarship recipients during an awards reception tonight at 5:30 p.m at the Pennsylvania Convention Center.

“The law appeals to me for exactly

The late Hardy Williams, who that reason,” said Harrington. “What served in both the state House and I appreciated most about Hardy Senate, sought to establish a pipeline Williams was his courage and his of leaders that would work to im- willingness to take on topics most

“This education fund came together prove the city, region and state. Ben- people may be hesitant to work to not only honor the memory of eficiaries of his foresight range from with. I admired his work with those Hardy Williams, but to help con- former Mayor W. Wilson Goode Sr. less fortunate. He cared about peotinue the work he started,” said to current Philadelphia DA R. Seth Lynette M. Brown-Sow, chair of the Williams. fund’s board. “Hardy was not only committed to the cause, but he was committed to the people, which meant cultivating a new generation of leadership.

ple, and so do I. As does Carter. He certainly isn’t

The education fund continues that buying the hype that young people reach, aiding students whose career cannot make a difference, or simply goals center on practicing law or are too indifferent to care without other engagement in social change some hoopla egging them on. Since through nonprofit or government middle school, he’s been paying at-

That generation includes Christo- fields.

tention to the nation’s direction

pher Carter, Mara Harrington and

under the Bush Administration. By

Yohn Hall Jr., the first HWEF scholars.

Harrington saw first-hand that being able to maneuver within the legal system can make all the difference.

Carter, a political science senior at After an investigation was opened Cheyney University, hails from the against her friend behind a misunHomewood area of Pittsburgh and is

derstanding, her documented notes

planning a career in law. Harrington, of the situation led to charges being a Doylestown native now living in withdrawn.

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the time he entered Cheyney, he knew his career path would revolve around law and politics. He’s made inroads along the way as political (Cont. Next Page) (Cont From Prev. Page) |

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action committee chair of his campus NAACP chapter and leading voter drives.

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“There is currently a struggle between interests in our country, where people often feel underrepresented,” the 21-year-old said.

“Being able to advocate and represent constituencies in government is very appealing to me. What is needed in our generation today is a successful effort to build stronger grassroots political connections, developed for our community to be more actively counted and represented in decisions made by elected officials. More than they are today.”

HWEF scholarship candidates must attend or plan to attend Philadelphia schools. Recipients are drawn from a pool that includes graduate and undergraduate college students and graduating seniors from public, parochial or charter schools. The fund awards scholarships ranging from $500 to $2,500 based on the quality of applications, written essays, academics and recommendations.

LARRY HANEY and Judy Rose of Shooter Shop at Allegheny & Emerald marked Police Commemorative Day at their shop this Saturday. Shooter Shop is lauded as a well-regulated gunshop that keeps criminals from easily purchasing guns.

Today’s event also will feature a keynote address from the Rev. Damone B. Jones Sr. of Bible Way Baptist Church. Tickets are $100, with proceeds to benefit the fund’s activities. For details, call (215) 843-2027.

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Got Love For Philadelphia? It May Create Economic Growth, Study Says three-year Gallup study of Philadelphia and 25 other US cities has found people’s love and passion for their community may be a leading indicator for local economic growth.

Surprisingly, social offerings, openness and beauty are far more important to Philadelphia residents than their perceptions of the economy, jobs or basic services in creating a lasting emotional bond between people and their community.

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The 26 cities in the survey with the highest levels of resident love and passion for their community, or resident attachment, also had the highest rates of local GDP growth over time.

“This study is important because its findings about emotional attachment to place point to a new perspective that we encourage leaders to consider; it is especially valuable as we aim to strengthen our communities during this tough economic time,” said Paula Ellis, Knight Foundation’s VP for strategic initiatives.

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tachment in Philadelphia and in the other communities studied over the three years of the research. They beat out other possible drivers such as perceptions of local economy, leadership and safety.

Philadelphia residents identified education and esthetics to be strengths of their community, particularly the local colleges and universities. Residents’ perceptions of the city’s parks and trails were rated significantly higher this year than in 2009.

Residents in Philadelphia feel the city needs to improve in the area of openness, particularly to young college graduates seeking work.

Perception of a welcoming attitude toward gays and lesbians is significantly higher in 2010, and young adults are perceived to be the most welcome group.

“Philadelphia needs to do a better job of attracting young talent, but it’s encouraging to see that residents who have lived in the Philadelphia area for three to five years are the most attached group,” said Donna Frisby-Greenwood, Knight Foundation’s program director for Philadelphia. “We have a highly attached community compared to cities similar to PhiladelTHE PHILADELPHIA DAILY RECORD

phia, and once people get to experience the rich arts and cultural scene here they become even more attached.”

“Our theory is when a community’s residents are highly attached, they will spend more time there, spend more money; they’re more productive and tend to be more entrepreneurial,” Clifton said. “The study bears out that theory and now provides all community leaders the knowledge they need to make a sustainable impact on their community.”

Despite declines in the economy since the study was begun in 2008, the researchers found some surprising constants: The things that create the greatest emotional connection between people and a community – social offerings, openness and aesthetics – have remained stable for three years and are consistent among the 26 cities studied. These three things reliably had the strongest connection of the 10 community qualities that attach residents to place, which also included: civic involvement, social capital, education, perception of the local economy, leadership, safety, emotional (Cont. Next Page) |

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(Cont From Prev. Page) well-being and basic services.

Perception of the local economy is not a leading reason residents create an emotional bond to a place.

The cities surveyed were chosen because the Knight brothers owned newspapers in those cities. They vary in population size, economic levels and how urban or rural they

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The following communities were included in the survey: Aberdeen, S.D.; Akron, Ohio; Biloxi, Miss.; Boulder, Colo.; Bradenton, Fla.; Charlotte, N.C.; Columbia, S.C.; Columbus, Ga.; Detroit, Mich.; Duluth, Minn.; Fort Wayne, Ind.; Gary, Ind.; Grand Forks, N.D.; Lexington, Ky.; Long Beach, Calif.; Macon, Ga.; Miami, Fla.; Milledgeville, Ga.; Myrtle Beach, S.C.; Palm Beach, Fla.; Philadelphia, Pa.; San Jose, Calif.; St. Paul, Minn.; State College, Pa.; Tallahassee, Fla.; and Wichita, Kan.

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