THE PHILADELPHIA DAILY RECORD
Cruz Faces Opposition In 180th
AT NEWS CONFERENCE held outside Shepard School this morning, Quetcy Lozada encourages voters to support Jonathan Ramos. (Photo by McGlasson Photography)
by Rory McGlasson State Rep. Angel Cruz (D-Kensington) has a fight on his hands to retain his office in the 180th Legislative District. Five days after the State Supreme Court disapproved the State Redistricting Commission map, a coalition of North Philadelphia leaders
has united in a bid to unseat the nine-year incumbent.
bria Street, Tuesday, Lozada encouraged voters to support Ramos.
Quetcy Lozada, a former chief of staff for Councilwoman Maria Quiñones Sánchez, stepped out of the race to support Jonathan Ramos.
The 180th District encompasses West Kensington, Eastern North Philadelphia, Harrowgate and Juniata. The District is known as a crime hotspot in the Philadelphia, and is one of the poorest sections of the city.
At a news conference held outside the Shepard School, 1200 W. Cam-
Thomas To Host Job Fair Looking for a job? If so, you should check out State Rep. W. Curtis Thomas’ annual Public Sector Job Fair, being held 9:00AM to 2:00PM, Friday, February 10th at 800 N. Broad Street. A wide range of public sector employers offering jobs and training opportunities will attend. Some of the participating agencies confirmed include PA CareerLink, North Philadelphia Health Systems, Pennsylvania State Police, Urban League, Temple University, Temple University Health Sys-
tems, Education Works, Pennsylvania State Police Bureau of Liquor Control Enforcement and Quality Community Health Care among others. “With double digit unemployment in Philadelphia, it’s important to provide opportunities for those in need of family-sustaining jobs,” said Thomas, who sponsors two job fairs each year. “If you’re serious about job hunting, you will take advantage of this opportunity.”
tance to those who need to improve their job hunting skills. If you need tips on writing your resume you can attend workshops on resume writing and interview skills that will begin at 9:00AM sharp. Job seekers are urged to dress to impress and bring plenty of resumes. Free parking is available adjacent to the building through the Brown Street entrance. For more information call Natalie Davis at 215/560-3261.
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