Philadelphia Daily Record

Vol. III No. 34 (402)

Keeping You Posted With The Politics Of Philadelphia

February 23, 2012

Philadelphia Daily Record

Joie De Vivre

BEST COSTUME award – a bottle of French wine – went to Chloe E. Johnston at Alliance Française Mardi Gras event at Restaurant School Tuesday night.

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Feb. 23State Rep. James Roebuck celebrates Birthday Party at Warmdaddy’s, 1400 S. Columbus Blvd., 5:30-8 p.m. Jazz, food.

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Feb. 24State Sen. Vincent Hughes hosts Veterans Benefits Seminar, presented by Richard M. Gordon III at Park Avenue, 4952 Parkside Ave., 10 a.m.-1 p.m. RSVP (215) 879-7777.

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Feb. 26St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Phila. Fundraiser at Insulators’ Ha., 2014 Hornig Rd., 3-7 p.m. Beer, wine, soda and buffet.

Music and Celtic Flame Irish Dancers. $35. Contact Mary Frances Fogg (267) 228-0418, Kathy Fanning or Joe Fox at St. Patrick’s Day Observance Ass’n, www.philadelphiastpatsparade.com.

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Feb. 26Congressman Bob Brady Bunch Winter Party at Finnigan’s Wake, 3rd & Spring Garden Sts., 3-7 p.m. Tickets $35. For info, reservations Tom Johnson (215-423-9027).

Feb. 26Fundraiser for State Rep candidate Numa St. Louis at Nina Ahmad’s house, 405 E. Gowen Ave., 3:30-5:30 p.m. Contribution levels $50-$500. Mail checks payable to Numa & Friends for a New Direction at 5322 N. Carlisle St., Phila., PA 19141.

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Feb. 27W. Phila. Coalition of Neighborhoods & Businesses meeting at Phila.

Business & Technology Ctr., 5070 Parkside Ave., 1st fl., 1 p.m. Thomas McDade, director of Permit Services, Dept. of L&I. For info Lee Tolbert (215) 476-0600.

Feb. 27Philadelphia Tea Party Patriots-S. Phila.

Chapter invites all to hear Publisher Jim Foster of Germantown Courier. For info Barbara Dahdah Anderson (609) 634-4584.

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Casey Calls On Acme To Save Pa. Jobs US Sen. Bob Casey (D-Pa.) urged Supervalu, Acme Markets’ owner, to protect Pennsylvania jobs in the wake of their recent announcement to cut 800 members of their workforce.

Acme remains one of the largest food retailers in the Philadelphia region and has a long and rich history in Pennsylvania that dates back to 1891.

In his letter to Supervalu, Casey cited the first-rate quality of Pennsylvania’s workforce, the impor-

tance the company’s jobs play in the state’s economy and the long history the company has had in the state to make the case for Pennsylvania’s Acme workers. Casey said both Pennsylvania’s workers and the company would benefit from a robust presence in the region.

“Acme has a long and rich history in Pennsylvania that goes back over 100 years, it makes smart sense to continue to leverage this tradition for both the sake of the company and the economy of the region,” Casey said. “The

Philadelphia region is home to a dedicated, loyal and well-trained workforce that should be viewed as a valuable resource.”

Supervalu, one of the largest owners of supermarkets in the country, has recently announced plans to trim its Acme workforce by 800.

In a letter to Supervalu CEO and President Craig Herkert, Casey urged the company to protect Pennsylvanians who are employed

by Acme and continue the company’s tradition in the state.

Hughes: We Must Count Marcellus Wells Following up on questions he raised at yesterday’s Senate Appropriations Committee budget hearing, Democratic Appropriations Chair Vincent Hughes (D-W. Phila.) sent a letter to Pennsylvania’s Dept. of Environmental Protection Secretary requesting an accurate accounting of the number of Marcellus Shale wells that actually exist in Pennsylvania.

Hughes estimates the taxes collected from the unaccounted-for wells would generate over $44 million, based on the new Marcel-

lus Shale law recently signed by the Governor.

“There is an imperative need for an accurate accounting of the number of Marcellus Shale wells in Pennsylvania for two very important reasons,” Hughes said in the letter. “First, if these wells are drawing out natural gas, but no one knows they exist, how can they be inspected for environmental issues and second, how can the State collect the appropriate funds from them?”

The Senator’s letter comes following Hughes’ questions to DEP Secretary Michael Krancer regarding a Jan. 8 Pittsburgh Post-Gazette report there are 495 existing wells that were not in DEP’s records.

When Hughes questioned the Secretary regarding this apparent database error, the Secretary was first evasive before replying, “We do not make decisions based on newspaper articles.”

“I am very concerned with the possibility these database discrepancies are occurring, especially as

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but we will also be sure that every well in Pennsylvania is in the DEP database, being monitored for environmental safety and is paying the appropriate share of taxes to the commonwealth,” Hughes added.

The article indicated DEP agreed to check the list for accuracy.

“With a better understanding of the allegations made by the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette we will be able to not only solve this specific problem,

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Bishop Hailed As ‘1st’

By Charter School State Rep. Louise Williams Bishop (D-W. Phila.) was honored today at the Universal Bluford Charter School in celebration of Black History Month.

The celebration was held at the Universal Bluford Charter School, 5720 Media Street.

The theme of the event is honoring African American Firsts in Philadelphia. Bishop will be recognized as the first Black female disc jockey on FM radio in the city. Other honorees include Augusta Clark, Dr. Emma Chappelle, and Mimi Brown.

Bishop is Democratic Chairwoman of the House Children and Youth Committee and has been a tireless advocate for victims of child sexual abuse.

Germantown Neighbors Clean Up Waring House Neighbors, activists, businesses and city government came together yesterday to begin transforming a dilapidated, abandoned property into a functioning community resource. Once an anchor of the neighborhood, the Waring House at 48 E. Penn Street, just off Germantown Avenue, has sat derelict for a decade attracting looters and accumulating litter.

Wister Neighborhood Council recently acquired the building and grounds from Nova Bank and the organization’s leaders plan to restore it for community use.

“This is a real community project,” WNC President Anita Hamilton said. “What makes it special is that everyone is coming out, grabbing shovels, grabbing brooms,

and they’re contributing to a neighborhood asset. Every volunteer hour is money saved that we can put into making this place great. To be honest, we couldn’t do it without everyone’s help.”

WNC is reaching out to businesses and professionals with renovation, heating, cooling, and electrical skills. The first volunteer day was held in September, before WNC acquired the property. About 70

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THE PHILADELPHIA DAILY RECORD people came to clear brush and pick up litter in the yard outside of the house where kids once played.

Volunteers from New Directions for Women worked alongside residents, and workers from the city of Philadelphia and Ready Willing & Able brought tools, trucks and know-how to the site. Today’s project was mainly indoors, but the turnout was similar, and neighbors again got help from RWA. Also pitching in were volunteers from Kaplan Career Institute’s electrical department, Rapid Wiring, and MNH. Representatives from Nova Bank donated sports equipment for

WNC to use once the project is finished.

“It’s good to see so many different people coming together to make a positive change,” said WNC executive director Debra WhiteRoberts. “Germantown Settlement owned this house when it went bankrupt and we were so fed up at the condition left they left it in – we knew we had to do something.

We’ve had volunteers of all ages and backgrounds – men, women, rich and poor – come out and help.

It’s rare to see a project like this led by women, but here we are.”

Built sometime around 1855, the Waring House became a branch office of the now-defunct Germantown Settlement in 1934. Over the years, the building housed community-service offices and hosted concerts, after-school activities, health fairs and other social services. Nova Bank bought the property in the 2000’s and sold it to Wister Neighborhood Council in January 2012. The group plans to restore not only the buildings grandeur, but also its role as a functioning community resource for Germantown.

Del. Guv Speaks To Jewish Leaders DELAWARE GOV. JACK MARKELL, center, was featured speaker at recent Jewish Leadership Series luncheon. Hosted this time by law firm Cozen O’Connor, Jewish Leadership Series brings together professionals interested in politics and elected officials. Seen here with Markell are, from left, Michael Bronstein, organizer of event, and Israeli Consul General Daniel Kutner. Photos: Bonnie Squires 6|

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AMONG ELECTED OFFICIALS attending luncheon to hear from Gov. Markell were City Commissioner Stephanie Singer, left, and Montgomery Co. Treasurer Jason Salus, right).

COZEN O’CONNOR attorneys Jeffrey Pasek, left, and Gerald Riesenbach, right, welcome Gov. Markell to luncheon.

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Alliance Française Pushes Mardi Gras

MARTINE CHAUVET, executive director of Alliance Française de Philadelphie, was on camera Tuesday with her Mardi Gras mask, introducing Bill Henley, host of “The 10! Show” at NBC10 studio, in preparation for Mardi Gras celebration, held this year at Restaurant School in W. Phila. Theme was 1920s. Henley also enjoyed box of “beignets”, the French doughnuts, provided by Aux Petites Delices bakery in Wayne. Photo: Bonnie Squires

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