Vol. I No. 107
Keeping You Posted With The Politics Of Philadelphia
November 29, 2010
Philadelphia
Daily Record
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OFFICERS Ron Jackson and Tracye Turk, from 35th Police Dist., joined with disabled people who receive services from PDDC to enjoy Davis Memorial Baptist Church’s annual Thanksgiving luncheon in Logan. Story p. 7. Photo by Bonnie Squires
PGW Trims Gas Charge In Time For Winter he Philadelphia Gas Works will decrease what
tomers should apply now before
residential customers pay
the money is gone.”
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The company anticipates its rates
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should remain stable through the
next three months.
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all of the company’s customers
from $1.60 per ccf to $1.50 per ccf.
compared to recent years.
Residential heating customers will pay $1.50 per one hundred cubic
PGW’s residential natural-gas rates
feet (ccf) of natural gas beginning
are made up of two main compo-
Dec.1. The price for PGW’s com-
nents: a supply charge and delivery
mercial, industrial and municipal
charge. The supply charge is the
customers will also decrease on
part of the bill that reflects the
that date.
amount of gas used by the cus-
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tomer. This charge is what PGW “PGW’s storage and contracting
pays for the gas and is passed on to
practices allow us to purchase the
the customer without markup. The
most economically priced natural
delivery charge includes the cost of
gas we can for our customers, and
delivering natural gas to the cus-
even though prices are decreasing,
tomer’s meter, distribution system
there are ways for customers to
maintenance and customer billing
save even more,” said Craig White,
costs, as well as weather adjust-
executive VP and acting COO for
ments.
PGW. “Visit www.pgworks.com for energy saving tips and rebate
The rate will stay in effect through
Translation/Interpretation
information. You can also access
Mar. 1, 2011, when PGW will de-
Arabic, Hebrew, English, French
assistance information. The Low
termine, based on market condi-
For more information, call William Hanna
Income Home Energy Assistance
tions, whether or not the rate
Program, or LIHEAP, is now avail-
should change.
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Philly Is Low On Home Foreclosures, Controller Reports f the 330,000 homeowners across the United States who received a foreclosure filing in October, 1,512 of these filings came from Philadelphia — a figure that’s much lower than the nation’s mostpopulous cities, according to City Controller Alan Butkovitz’
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monthly economic report. All cities and its homeowners are greatly impacted by any number of foreclosures, but in Philadelphia the impact has been less severe and even better than the national rate. One in every 389 US homes received a foreclosure notice in Oc-
Total Current Foreclosures
Overall, there are currently 9,926 homes in Philadelphia filed in foreclosure. The following is a list of other large U.S. cities and their total and monthly foreclosure filings:
October Foreclosures
Chicago
37,392 4,395
Phoenix
26,878 3,913
Los Angeles
18,157 2,753
Houston
11,167 1,754
San Diego
10,240 1,733
Philadelphia
9,926
The Controller’s economic report is compiled on a monthly basis and includes an Economic Snapshot and Forecast, as well as real-estate information and other local statistics. These reports are circulated every month to assist key decision
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tober whereas Philadelphia’s rate was one in every 438.
1,512
makers in understanding and anticipating local and national economic trends. Both of these documents are a useful tool for policy makers and analysts in understanding our regional and local economy.
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City’s Trailblazing Technology Czar Leaves ayor Nutter an-
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agreed to serve as chair of our new
ciency and effectiveness through
nounced the departure
Advisory Board.”\
investments in technology.
City’s first Chief Technology Offi-
Tommy Jones, the first Deputy
Under Frank’s leadership, Philadel-
cer, who has overseen a major
CIO, will serve as interim CTO
phia was selected as one of five
transformation in the City’s infor-
upon Frank’s departure. The City
cities nationwide for Code for
mation technology infrastructure
will begin a nationwide search for
America, a nationally recognized
and personnel.
Frank’s successor.
fellowship program, focusing on
of Allan Frank, the
providing private sector technology Frank will return to the IT industry
“Working for Mayor Nutter and
expertise to cities. Philadelphia
where, over the course of a 35-year
having the opportunity to advance
will host a group of highly skilled
career, he became a respected re-
this Administration’s goals, partic-
technologists to help design and
gional and national leader. His last
ularly in government efficiency
develop a unique citizen engage-
day in City government will be on
and public programs in the technol-
ment application to better connect,
Feb. 1, 2011.
ogy space, has been the most re-
communicate, and collaborate be-
warding experience of my career,”
tween the City and residents.
The Mayor also announced Frank
said Frank. “As a private citizen, I
is not completely severing his pub-
want to continue my efforts to help
Frank also played a key role for the
lic service ties to the City of
cultivate the technology industry in
City and a variety of nonprofits in
Philadelphia. Frank has agreed to
the City and region as well as to in-
winning $18 million of Federal
serve as chair of a new advisory
crease digital inclusion and liter-
broadband stimulus funding to sup-
body, the Mayor’s Advisory Board
acy.”
port computer centers, training pro-
on Technology.
grams and jobs that serve areas of During his tenure as the City’s first
the City with low levels of broad-
“Allan has played a vital role in re-
CTO, Frank led an IT reform strat-
band subscription.
structuring the City’s IT assets,
egy to consolidate all information
which in turn will enable the City
technology assets, people, opera-
In his new position as chairman of
to reform, streamline and lower the
tions and financial resources under
the Mayor’s Advisory Board on
costs of its activities for the benefit
the Division of Technology. Previ-
Technology, Frank will lead the
of all city residents,” Nutter said.
ously, IT was spread across 33 op-
board as it builds a visible and en-
“Allan has been an outstanding
erating City agencies. As a result,
gaged stakeholder group of busi-
public servant who brought a
the City is now better positioned to
ness, educational and community
wealth of insight from the private
leverage technology to enable op-
institutions to drive a technology
sector. I’m very pleased he’s
erating departments improve effi-
vision for the future.
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Laboring For Tots LABORERS District Council’s Perry Blackmann presents $20,000 check to Jenkintown Day Nursery Executive Director Kim Jones. Money, raised by LDC from various charity events, will be used as scholarships by Nursery.
FOURYEAROLD STUDENTS, teachers, administrative staff and parents of Jenkintown Nursery celebrate donation.
Laborers’ District Council Charity
nonprofit dedicated to quality af-
check was presented during Jenkin-
Fund, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organi-
fordable early childhood education
town Day Nursery’s Thanksgiving
zation, donated $20,000 to Jenkin-
and care for families in need, to be
Luncheon Wednesday, giving the
town Day Nursery, another
used for tuition assistance. The
children, faculty, staff and board
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members something to truly be
tions allow us to continue to pro-
thankful for.
vide quality early education and care.”
Dec. 3Phila. FIGHT marks 20th anniversary gala at Ritz Carlton. For ticket and other info (215) 525-8628. Dec. 573rd Annual Rev. George Feider Memorial Communication Breakfast hosted by Millay Club alumni of Gorretti-Neumann HS, at Hyatt Regency at Penn’s Landing, 201 S,. Columbus Blvd., 9 a.m. Honored will be Penna. State Secretary Basil Merenda and others. Tickets $30. For info (215) 389-0925.
The check was presented to the Board of Directors in front of Jenk-
“The LDC Charity Fund is dedi-
intown Day Nursery’s Qa’id Staten
cated to raising funds to help sup-
Memorial Garden. The garden was
port worthy charities in the
dedicated in memory of the mur-
Philadelphia Metropolitan Area.
dered son of Laborers’ District
The Jenkintown Day Nursery is a
Council Charity Fund Trustee
perfect example of just that,” said
Samuel Staten, Sr. Kim Jones, the
Staten. “Through the years, I have
executive director of Jenkintown
seen the Jenkintown Day Nursery
Day Nursery and the students in
help many families who could not
the three-year-old class sang
otherwise afford to send their chil-
Thanksgiving songs.
dren to such a wonderful preschool.”
“We are truly thankful for the loyal generosity of Samuel Staten, Sr.
Dec. 8Fire Fighters Local 22 and Police FOP Lodge 5 host plaque dedication honoring 100th anniversary of largest loss of life which killed 13 firefighters, one police officer and two fire horses at Plaza Complex on 2nd St. south of Girard Ave., 11 a.m. For info Jerry Kots (267) 5496326. Dec. 14Portrait presentation of Hon. Sheldon C. Jelin at 4 p.m. in Room 653. Reception following in Conversation Hall.
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and LDC,” said Jones. “The dona-
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A Good Time To Hear About TIME The National Constitution Center will present its former CEO and TIME managing editor, Richard Stengel, in a conversation about the new book, TIME: The Illustrated History of the World’s Most Influential Maga-
Logan Church May Set Record For Huge Community Thanksgiving Feast
zine, and his tenure as the leader of the Center. David Eisner, current president and CEO of the Center, will facilitate the discussion on Thursday evening at 6:30 p.m.
The National Constitutional Center is located at 6 th & Arch Streets on Independence Mall. The program is free, but reservations are required; call (215) 409-6700.
Hofman SolidiďŹ es Support In Montco
very year Bishop Kermit L. Newkirk, of the Harold O. Davis Memorial Baptist Church in Logan, and his wife Cindy Newkirk, along group of 75 volunteers, cook dozens of turkeys and prepare a Thanksgiving luncheon for 900 members of their community.
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The Arc of Philadelphia and Philadelphia Developmental Disabilities Corp., serving people with intellectual disabilities, bring several hundred people to the luncheon. This is the 12th year Bishop Newkirk has been hosting The Arc and PDDC. He also invites police officers from the 35th precinct, children who attend class at the church, and people from the community who would not otherwise have a turkey dinner. 29 NOVEMBER, 2010
MORE THAN 90 people attended kickoff of campaign for reelection of Montgomery Co. Coroner Walter I. Hofman, MD. Hofman is the first board-certified forensic pathologist to have been elected to the post. Seen here are Montco officials, from left, seated, Diane Morgan, Controller; Hofman; and Bailey; and standing, Mark Levy, Prothonotary; Marcel Groen, Montco Democratic Committee Chairman; and Joe Hoeffel, Vice Chairman of the Montco Board of Commissioners. Photo by Bonnie Squires THE PHILADELPHIA DAILY RECORD
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