Philadelphia Daily Record

Vol. III No. 17 (387)

Keeping You Posted With The Politics Of Philadelphia

January 30, 2012

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ON SAME SIDE of aisle for once: Gov. Tom Corbett, left, and State Sen. Anthony Williams compare notes at 1st African Baptist Church, where Rev. Terrence Griffiths was appointed new President of Black Clergy of Philadelphia and Vicinity yesterday.

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City Commissioner Al Schmidt addresses Philly for Change at Tritone, 1508 South St., 7 Feb. 10p.m.

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Judge Angelo Foglietta is sworn in at City Hall Rm. 653, Feb. 10-124:00 p.m. Recpetion follows at Law Library.

Steve Aldrich of IBEW Local 269 invites all to reception in honor of State Rep. Tina Davis at Feb. 13Bailey’s Bar & Grille, 6922 Bristol Emilie Rd., Levittown, Pa. Host $1,000, Patron $500, Friend. $250, Sup-

porter, $50. RSVP Seth Skversky (215) 550-1186.

Fundraiser for cancer survivor Vicki Cummings at SmokeEaters Pub, 7681 Frankford Ave., 7-10 p.m. Donation $35.

If you cannot make event, donation to “Friends of Vicki Cummings” c/o The Lucas Family, 3128 Cottman Ave., Phila., PA 19149.

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Arthur Green presents 14th Ward PreValentine’s Day Cabaret at Barber’s Ha., Broad & Oxford Sts., 9 p.m.-???

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Penna. Progressive Summit at Convention Ctr., Broad & Arch Sts. Variety of registration fees, $50-$150. For info paprogressivesummit.org.

Fundraiser for State Rep candidate Al Simpson at Breen’s Pub, Huntingdon Pk., 6-9 p.m. Ticket, $35, sold at door.

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Former Lawmaker Eyes Return To Harrisburg ormer State Rep. Harold James (D-S. Phila.) wants his old job back.

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James announced his candidacy for the 186th Dist. seat over the weekend at a news conference in South Philadelphia.

He told supporters, including Sheriff Jewell Williams, he will pledge to stay for the long-term and continue his fight for the changes needed to improve his neighborhoods, such as more jobs, better education and crime reduction.

James represented the 186th Dist.

HAROLD JAMES from 1989 until 2008. worked at the Sheriff’s department as an advisor. James is a former Since losing his seat, James has Philadelphia police office.

Welch Lands GOP Nod On Saturday, United States Senate candidate Steve Welch was endorsed by the Republican Party of Pennsylvania. Welch is now a heavy favorite to win the GOP primary – the winner will take on Bob Casey in November.

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Welch said in a news release, “I am humbled to have the support of the Republican State Committee. It is truly an honor.

These are the people that are the grassroots of our party. As a

party and conservative movement, it is time to unite to defeat the Obama-Casey agenda. In the campaign that lies ahead, I will talk about my vision and values, and I will talk about Senator Bob Casey’s record of failure. I look forward to a spirited debate over the coming months about the future of this great country.”

Welch is an entrepreneur from Chester Co.

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Mousetrap Show Celebrates 60 Years At Walnut St. Theatre

by Betsy Wilkinson It seems appropriate that the world’s longest-running play should be performed on the stage of America’s oldest theatre on its 60-year anniversary. Currently running on the Main Stage of the Walnut Street Theatre through Mar. 4 is Agatha Christie’s classic suspense play, The Mousetrap. This timeless thriller will be seen around the world on every continent to commemorate its

60 year anniversary.

twists and turns as the plot develops, culminating in the murder of one of the guests at the end of the first act. Soon, every character is under suspicion for the murder in the boarding house, as well as the one reported earlier on the radio, because a connection between the two events and the people in the boarding house is made.

This play is set in a small town in England during the winter of 1952.

A young couple has turned a home they inherited into a boarding house, and as they await the arrival of their first guests, there is a report on the radio of a murder in the area.

As the guests arrive, each character’s quirks are soon apparent to each other, often resulting in big We are asked during the curtain call laughs from the audience. There are not to reveal the ending or too much

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THE PHILADELPHIA DAILY RECORD they expertly portray a young couple challenged with opening a new business in the midst of blizzard and murder. The scene between Mollie and Detective Trotter, played by Harry Smith, was well timed and performed with the proper level of intensity that professional, seasoned This is a true ensemble play with a actors can bring to a scene. very small cast, some of whom are favorites with the WST audience. Glen Sears and WST once again Jenny Eisenhower returns to do a scored big in creating the perfect set fine job as the young bride and that placed the actors right into a boarding house owner, Mollie Ral- 1950s boarding house in the English ston. Mollie’s husband, Giles, is countryside. I never want to take played by Dan Hodge and together for granted that the sets at the WST of the plot, so I can only report there is a good reason why this is the longest running play in the world.

The plot is expertly woven to keep the audience guessing, and the ending is a complete surprise in the style of Agatha Christie’s plays.

will be close to perfect, because they usually are.

While children and teens may be bored by the dialogue and a story set 60 years ago, this is a fun whodunit that seasoned theatre goers will enjoy.

THE MOUSETRAP runs through Mar. 4 at the Walnut Street Theatre, 825 Walnut Street. For tickets, call (215) 574-3550 or (800) 982-2787.

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