Philadelphia Daily Record

Vol. II No. 179 (339)

Keeping You Posted With The Politics Of Philadelphia

November 9, 2011

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Two Peas In A Pod

REFORMISTS win their City Commission posts ... GOP’s Al Schmidt and Democrat Stephanie Singer. They celebrated victory at Liberties in Northern Liberties.

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Many vendors. Snacks, beer, wine & soda. Free. For info Donna Giulian (215) 820-0865.

Nov. 17Community Conversation with State Rep. Rosita Youngblood at Nov. 10Indochinese American Council, Community Conversation with 4934 Old York Rd., 6-8 p.m.

State Rep. Rosita Youngblood at Germantown YMCA, 5722 Nov. 18Greene St., 6-8 p.m.

Bobbie Carter Foundation celebrates 10 years of service with Nov. 12Jazzin’ 4 Diabetes at Park Avenue Unions Fight For Life hosts Fight Banquet Hall, 4942 Parkside Night for Phila. Veterans Multi Ave., 7 p.m.-12 a.m. Festivities Service & Education Ctr. at Ar- include butler hors d’oeuvres, mory starting at 7 p.m. at Penna. silent auction, dinner, saxophonist Armory, Southampton Rd. & Roo- John Williams & band and a spesevelt Blvd. Tickets $20. For info cial awards ceremony. Tickets Doug Baron (267) 718-2472, Rich $20. For info Yanina (856) 228Mancini (610) 505-0842, Eric 5040, Crystal (215) 375-6267 or Howarth (215) 290-1370, Tom Norm (215) 588-7838.

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Nov. 21Phila. Tea Party Patriots invite all to meeting at Nov. 14Prudential Bank, 1834 W. Oregon Mayor Michael Nutter, State Reps. Ave., 7 p.m. Entrance and parking Louise Bishop & Vanessa Lowery in rear.

Brown host Economic Recovery Services & Job Fair at Hilton Phila. City Ave., 4200 City Line Ave., 10 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

Nov. 15Veterans Broad Street Ministry HomelessVeterans’ Outreach Program Fundraiser at Pub ’n Grub Restaurant, 2001 Hamilton St., 6-8 p.m. Donation $20. For info Joe Eastman (609) 290-8803.

Nov. 17FOP Auxiliary presents Ladies Night, holiday-shopping demos at 1336 Spring Garden St., 6-9 p.m.

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Mayor Michael Nutter’s Election Night Speech “When I first took office four years ago I promised you a new day in Philadelphia.

“I promised that we would do business in a new way – with honesty, ethics, and transparency at our core – a government that citizens could trust, and not be ashamed of.

“I described a new Philadelphia – standing proudly and comfortably on the world stage. A safer, smarter, more sustainable, growing city that people were talking about … for all the RIGHT reasons.

“Four years ago I said that we could do something about the mounting body count and daily carnage of crime taking place on our streets.

“Today we have 14% fewer shootings than we had four years ago, 15% less violent crime, and a 20% drop in homicides.

“Four years ago I said that more of our young people should be graduating from high school and going on to college.

“Today – for the first time – the high-school graduation rate has increased to more than 60%, we have had nine straight years of test score gains – the best of any major school district in the country – and the percentage of Philadelphians with a college degree is on the rise.

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“Four years ago I said that we could attract new investment, create jobs and economic opportunity for ALL Philadelphians and grow our small businesses.

named Philadelphia as the number one city for culture in the United States. Hell, National Geographic even said that Philly’s Capogiro is the best ice cream in the world!

“Today businesses are coming from all over the world to invest in Philadelphia, and the ones that were already here are choosing to stay, expand and hire more Philadelphians.

“Through the hard work and dedication of our public employees, the talent and creativity of our citizens, and the love that we all share for this incredible city of ours – I believe that we have set Philadelphia on a new path. That we have redefined our future. And that we are beginning – BEGINNING – to realize the true potential of this historic, remarkable city.

“Major developments are beginning to line N. Broad Street, our waterfront is undergoing a transformation, the expansion of the airport will create jobs and business for years to come, the Philadelphia Navy Yard is one of the most exciting places anywhere in the country, and commercial corridors in neighborhoods across the city are coming back to life.

“Four years ago I said that Philly could be the greenest city in the United States of America.

“But I want there to be no mistake, no confusion – this IS just the beginning. We have much more work to do. We’re not done yet.

“We’ve taken steps to confront the many problems we face – maybe we pushed them back on the ropes a little – but we have far from delivered the knockout punch.

“Today the federal government is investing $130 million at our Navy Yard to build a clean tech hub, our recycling rate is three times higher than it has ever been, and we are one of the leading cities in America taking advantage of the growth in the green economy.

“And so tonight is not just a celebration of accomplishments achieved.

“I said that more and more people from across the world should come to our city to experience the incredible array of arts, culture and history that we offer and last week Travel and Leisure magazine

“Tonight is not a time for satisfaction, but impatience, restlessness, an urgency, a boldness … a determination to push forward and build on the foundations we have laid.

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“It is not just a time to look back at the last four years, but to look forward to the next four, the next 10, the next 25.

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“We’re not done yet.

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“We’re not done yet when so far this year 274 people have been murdered in our streets. Most of them young black men. Most of them killed by young black men.

“Working with the State and the School District we have created an historic partnership, putting aside the adult nonsense and just focusing on the kids.

“We’re not done when illegal guns are so easily gotten in this city that you can literally rent a gun, do your cowardly acts, and return it.

That’s insane.

“Because if we do that, if we do it well, if we educate our young people - then all of the other challenges – crime, poverty, unemployment – will start to fade.

“Illegal guns are contributing to the slaughtering of African American men and boys across America and we’re not done until the penalty for being caught with one of these weapons is so severe it makes you think twice about touching one, let alone carrying one.

“Our future is a bright, prosperous future.

“We’re not done when one in four Philadelphians is living in poverty and when so many of our citizens – particularly in our black and Hispanic communities – are out of work or have stopped looking.

“And I speak to you as a kid from West Philly to whom this city has given everything. I needed to be successful.

“We must redouble our efforts to continue to attract businesses and jobs to Philadelphia and to make sure that we are educating and training people so that the skills that they have, match the skills that companies need.

“And – perhaps more than any other issue – we’re not done yet when too many of our students do not complete high school and go on to college or other educational opportunities.

“We cannot grow, we cannot compete, we cannot prosper if we do not focus like a laser beam on creating a learning environment that allows each child to reach her full 4|

“But it can only be bright, if it is bright for all of us.

“I am the Mayor of this WHOLE city – every neighborhood – and I’m not leaving anyone behind. I won’t do it.

“I have a debt to this city – and I’m going to pay it back.

“This is personal for me, because I am inspired every single day by the people I meet in neighborhoods throughout this city who are struggling in the face of adversity, but always – ALWAYS – trying their best to do the right thing.

“I’m inspired by the lady I met at Community College last month who told me that she listened to my inaugural address and what we planned to do with education in this city, and she was inspired to go back to school and complete her degree. She graduates from Community College in May next year.

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“I’m inspired by the gentleman who I met earlier today outside City Hall. He approached me with his hand outstretched and with tears in his eyes. He told me that I met him when I was first elected during a visit to the Detention Center on State Road on New Year’s Day. He has since ‘come home’. He’s returned and has turned his life around, and this afternoon he held my hand and prayed for me and our city.

“These are the people who inspire me. They are why I do this job.

They are what pick me up off the canvas whenever I get knocked down, just like Smokin’ Joe. “To the lady at Community College, the gentleman outside of City Hall, and to all Philadelphians – tonight I pledge with every fiber of my being, with every ounce of my strength, with every waking moment of my day, to be dedicated to improving the lives of all Philadelphians.

“We have made tremendous progress. We have begun the transformation and the renaissance of this great city.

“But we’re not done yet, because there is much more work to do to make sure that no Philadelphian is left behind.

“Thank you for the honor of allowing me to serve as your Mayor for the last four years. Thank you for the honor of choosing me to serve as your Mayor for the next four.

“We have much more work to do and I can’t do it by myself. I need all of you, in every neighborhood, in every community.

9 NOVEMBER, 2011

Corbett Goes To State College Gov. Tom Corbett plans to attend the meeting Friday of Penn State University’s board of trustees.

Press secretary Kevin Harley, said Corbett has so far withheld com-

ment partly because he formerly directed the investigation as the state’s Attorney General, the job he held before he was sworn in as Governor in January.

Harley said the Governor has been “very much involved” in the Penn State matter but won’t divulge discussions with other trustees.

Pa. Medicaid Costs Still Climbing Medicaid enrollment in Pennsylvania remains high, while federal spending on the low-income health program is down this fiscal year — which means that the state share of Medicaid spending is going through the roof.

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That’s prompting benefits cuts and co-payment increases, in Pennsylvania and elsewhere, in what is perhaps the biggest change to Medicaid benefits since 2003, when budget pressures forced a similar round of revisions.

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In Pennsylvania, Medicaid enrollment is at nearly 2.2 million, more than one in every six residents, about the same rate as last year.

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