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It's going to be a humdinger of a primary for both the Democratic and Republican Parties in this Commonwealth come May 18. On the Democratic side, though Auditor General Jack Wagner received twice as many delegate votes at the Democratic State Committee endorsement meeting in Lancaster over his chief rival Dan Onorato, he failed to get the necessary 2/3rd majority required for that endorsement. That happened, delegates admit, because State Sen. Anthony Hardy Williams announced his intention to make a run for the nomination for Governor on the Democratic ticket. His announcement obviously aborted Wagner's ability to reach the magic number. Had he not entered the race, the Philadelphia delegation was reportedly leaning to Wagner. With Philadelphia's delegation solidly behind him, Williams came in third. This now makes it even more difficult for both Wagner and Onorato to depend on a needed strong showing from Philadelphia to insure their success in winning the Democratic bid. Democratic City Committee chairman, Congressman Bob Brady, gave strong supporter to Williams' candidacy, stating, "As long as Sen. Williams is in the race, he will have the full support of our party in this city." With Williams’ Senatorial Dis(Cont. Page 2)
by Joe Shaheeli This city is sure to wind up with at least two new faces in the Democratic caucus after the primary ends Tuesday night, May 18. There could be more, since many House incumbents are finding themselves with challengers. Across the city, long-seated Representatives in the State House are being tested by a wave of younger politicians. State House Districts, voting power away from some parts which average only 61,000 resiof the city and toward others as well dents, have served as launching as redefine the numbers allowed for pads for ambitious young constate committee. Immediately after tenders. those vote, the Party endorsed its This cycle, though, the unrest is candidates for the May 18 primary. strictly confined to North and West Dintino is expected to resume the Philadelphia, where virtually every Republican leadership of the 26th seat is being contested. In Northeast Ward as well. Canuso lauded Dintino Philadelphia, Party peace reigns as “the right man for the job. He is undisturbed; and even in South loyal beyond doubt and understands Philadelphia, so often the site of fratfully the responsibilities he has ricidal warfare, no trumpets are agreed to undertake.” That sentiment being sounded this year. REPUBLICAN City Committee was echoed by Republican Counsel One new face is sure to be seated Michael Meehan, who added, chairman congratulates Jim in the 195th House Dist. State Rep. Dintino on being named the Party's “Dintino will also take over much of Frank Oliver, dean of the Philadelthe day to day functioning of the executive director. phia caucus, will not seek a 20th party, in essence, aiding and abetting renew his communications contract two-year term in the General Assemwith the Philadelphia Parking Author- the efforts of Commissioner Joe bly. Now 87, Oliver will be supportity. “I intend to make this appoint- Duda.” ing his longtime aide Michelle Meehan said, “Our success in inment a full time, 24-7 committment,” Brownlee for the seat he holds. he said when the announcement was creasing the registration base is critiBrownlee is a committeewoman in cal to the future of this city. One made. (Cont. Page 2) (Cont. Page 18) The two factions staged their first
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by Tony West After a decade of simmering discontent with the powers that be, Philadelphia’s beleaguered Republican minority has finally declared open warfare – on itself. In effect, two parallel GOP organizations are now operating within city limits: the Republican County Committee, led by Chairman Vito Canuso and Counsel Michael Meehan, and the “Republican Party of Philadelphia”, which is actually now a local office of the Republican State Committee. Both have the same goals – increase registrations and win elections. The first shots were fired by the Republican State Committee when it appointed surrogates in this City to take on Republican City Committee duties. The retort was the announcment by the Republican City Committee it had appointed Jim Dintino, as executive director. Dintino resigned from his board membership at the Board of Revision of Taxes and has indicated he will not
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11 House Challenges For Democrat Seats (Cont. From Page 1) the 29th Ward, which Oliver heads. Her competition will include radio and television personality Warren Bloom, who has been campaigning throughout the District for the past year and a half, albeit, he notes, "Had Rep. Oliver not indicated he was retiring, I would have supported him." Brownlee, who has served almost everyone in the District and, with its tremendous Democratic registration edge, is picked to be the victor over feisty GOP candidate Jim Kernaghan, who is trying for his second successive time around. The other definite change is in the 194th Dist. seat to be vacated by State Rep. Kather-
ine Manderino, who is retiring. That seat finds several seeking to be her replacement. In the 194th, although popular 21st Ward Leader and labor activist Lou Agre has the endorsement of the Democratic caucus of the wards that make up this District, he will face three challengers. One is Joshua Cohen, who for a long time has been deputy chief of staff former Councilman Juan Ramos and Councilman Curtis Jones. He's taking advantage of Facebook and Twitter to keep in touch with his support base. No neophyte to campaigns, Cohen has signed on as his publicist Frank Keel, which indicates there will be financial support coming to his campaign from Local 98
chief John J. Dougherty. Another competitor is 29year-old Bill Morris, who has the support of Dan Pellicciotti, who has maintained a rump organization in the 21st and will be running committee persons in his effort to take the ward leadership. Morris is a member of Carpenters Local 8 and will be benefiting from his relationship with legendary basketball coach Speedy Morris, as well as his involvement in Roxborough youth sports. One more candidate from the 21st Ward is Keith Newman, a schoolteacher, long active with the Manayunk Neighborhood Council. The 5th Dist. Police have recognized Newman’s community involvement. Newman has
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Sen Williams Has Shot At Winning Guv Primary (Cont. From Page 1) trict encompassing part of Delaware Co., it’s expected he'll have that County's support as well. Allegheny Co. Executive Dan Onorato, who has a bit over $6 million in his campaign kitty as of this week, is still the “front runner,” according to Brian Herman, campaign spokesman. He said, “We have prepared our nominating petitions and began gathering signatures Tuesday. It is obvious Auditor General Jack Wagner tried hard, but failed to get the Democrat Party endorsement. We intend to show voters between now and Primary Day why our candidate is more deserving of their votes.” Wagner’s showing demonstrated significant support from the Party's rank and file, coupled with his 2008 landslide for reelection as Auditor General. Onorato is far ahead of everyone else in raising money in the Democratic field. Allegheny Co. Democrats split, giving 25 votes to Onorato and 16 to Wagner. For now, despite Onorato's money and Wagner's well-established popularity
statewide, if Williams raises the bucks necessary to wage a strong campaign throughout the rest of the state, he could marshal enough Philadelphia votes to become the nominee by a plurality. In a three-way race, it is theoretically possible to win with just 34% of the vote. Adding to this intriguing scenario is the fact Philadelphia’s well-known former City Controller Jonathan Saidel will be the favorite in the race for Democratic nomination for Lieutenant Governor. He easily won the Party's endorsement over former Commonwealth Court Judge Doris Smith-Ribner. Saidel, respected by the local media as well as past political supporters, is expected to draw additional voters, who might otherwise have skipped this primary. If they come out to vote for Saidel, it is expected they’ll vote for the “home team” in the process and push Williams’ button as well. Also adding to a heavier Philadelphia turnout is US Sen. Arlen Specter, with long, deep roots in Philadelphia, who did get the Democrat State Party's endorsement. However, the
Party endorsement will not keep Congressman Joseph Sestak of Delaware Co. from challenging him. Sestak’s Senate campaign pushed back against a growing flurry of speculation he will abandon his Senate bid and seek reelection instead, saying that his only goal is to get on the ballot for Senate. “Congressman Joe Sestak is running for the United States Senate, and will be filing petitions as a candidate only for that office,” spokesman Jonathon Dworkin said. That competition will bring out a heavier vote than normal from both Philadelphia and Delaware Cos., and possibly add more totals to those numbers for Williams. It’s now up to Sen. Anthony Hardy Williams to show he is serious. The endorsement for Specter came as no surprise, since he had the support of President Barack Obama and Gov. Ed Rendell. In addition, he still retains his double-digit lead over Sestak in recent polling, though those same polls show Republican Pat Toomey is still ahead of both candidates.
been an active volunteer at the Roxborough Development Corp. and serves on the board of Gorgas Park and the Manayunk Neighborhood Council. The trade unions are split in their support when it comes to this District seat. That may open up a window for an ambitious new entrant to elective politics. State Rep. John Myers finds himself again a target. Though he will be endorsed by the Democratic City Committee for his 201st House seat, with heavy backing by Councilwoman Donna Reed Miller, a significant challenger will be Michael Ellis. Michael, who is president of the Young Democrats of Philadelphia, enjoys the support of Garnett Littlepage of Scotland Yard Security Services, Inc., where he is employed as a manager. Also having indicated her intention to run in the 201st is Viveca Gresham. However, her campaign has been quiescent for the last two weeks. The 181st House Dist. will see a rematch of Lewis Thomas, III against veteran incumbent State Rep. W. Curtis Thomas. The last time around, in his haste, Lewis failed to properly file his nominating papers. This time around, he has the support of IBEW Local 98 Business Mgr. John J. Dougherty, Jr. Running Lewis' campaign is his uncle, political publicist Tommy St. Hall. The Democratic ward organizations will not speak with one voice in this race either. To stir the pot even more, this race is “Thomas vs. Thomas”, increasing confusion for voters. Ballot position here will exert a heavy influence on who wins this race. Bryant Brown announced his run for the 188th Dist. House seat long held by State Rep. James Roebuck, chair of the House's Education Committee. Odds heavily favor the incumbent, although underfunded Bryant Brown believes he can make a difference if nominated in the primary. He has a background in insurance sales and in arts program-
ming, which may help him in this artistically flavored District. Also indicating an interest in the race is 42-year-old Darryl Kegler, who lives in Cedar Park. A former schoolteacher, he now operates a concession company which has a Drexel University contract. Roebuck has the endorsement of the Democratic City Committee. State Rep. Babette Josephs is favored to retain her hold on the 182nd House seat. She is well known throughout her Center City-oriented District and has a lock on the strong liberal vote that determines the winner of that seat. Her primary opponent at this hour is Gregg Kravitz, 29. After college, Kravitz moved to Manhattan where he worked as a stock trader and volunteered on local Democratic campaigns. He moved to Mobile, Ala. to work and at the same time helped some of his friends evacuate New Orleans the weekend of Hurricane Katrina. After managing and fundraising for Democratic campaigns in Florida, Colorado, and Connecticut, Gregg returned home to the Philadelphia area to get involved in his hometown political community. He worked for candidates for US Congress, Philadelphia City Council, District Attorney and Controller. He is a Democratic committeeman in the 8th Ward. Malik Boyd is not favored as he plans to enter the 198th Legislative Dist. race against veteran fighter State Rep. Rosita Youngblood. The incumbent was chastised two sessions ago for her refusal to "blindly support legislative leaders with votes detrimental to my District". Nevertheless, she holds the endorsement of the Democratic City Committee today. Former State Rep. Tommy Blackwell understands the pitfalls of nominating petitions gone awry. It cost him his 190th House Dist. seat last time out. Filling the void was Vanessa Lowery Brown, whose petitions were solid, allowing her to coast through a primary unopposed and win
easily in the General. It’s likely she won’t be so lucky this time. This is expected to be a hotly contested legislative battle as Tommy is running to win his seat back, with the reported blessing of his stepmother Councilwoman Jannie Blackwell. Still on the verge of entering the same fray is attorney Sharif Street, with a powerful lineage of his own behind him. This District, split between a West Philadelphia and a North Philadelphia wing, is hard to organize. If Street makes it a three-way race, anything could happen. In the 175th, Daryl LaFountain is challenging first-term incumbent State Rep. Michael O'Brien who found himself representing a community bitterly split over the approval of a casino in his District. O'Brien has the support of unions and Democratic City Committee. LaFountain will be the first primary candidate challenge for O'Brien since he bested Anne Dicker in a three-way race in May of 2006. He is seeking the gay vote in the community as “the first openly gay candidate” to run for a State House seat. He may garner significant support from disaffected elements in this complex District that includes posh Society Hill and Queen Village, artsy Northern Liberties and Fishtown, along with the workingclass hodgepodge of the River Wards and Kensington. As a test of youth vs. experience, the battle for the 192nd House Dist. held by long term incumbent State Rep. Louise Williams Bishop is a classic. It’s the use of the internet, Facebook and Twitter handled well by Mega and his support team against radio and longtime relationships in the District. The venerable Bishop is well known for her gospel ministry on local radio and is considered an icon among the galaxy of African American leaders. Correction In last week’s edition, we incorrectly stated Will Mega attended Overbrook HS. Mega is a graduate of West Catholic HS.
dorsement. Whether any of then will hang in is doubtful. The only disappointment in the vote for Lieutenant Governor, was the absence of the name of Councilman Frank Rizzo. He had been campaigning for that post for over a year. He recently was in the forefront of an effort by the City’s Republican Committee to energize registered Republicans to sign on for committee posts. He did not attend the State Committee endorsement meeting, nor did he commission any of the delegates to put his name in contention, disappointing the Philadelphia delegation. Diamond said, “I would like to thank the reported 147 members of the RSC who voted not to endorse and in favor of an open primary in the Lieutenant Governor’s race. Subsequently, I did not ask to have my name entered into consideration for endorsement. “I will continue to deliver
my message of reform by remaining in the race for the Republican nomination for Lieutenant Governor. That nomination will not be decided by a few hundred members of the RSC, but by millions of Republican voters across Pennsylvania who will make up their own minds and enthusiastically go to the polls on May 18.” It was believed a Rizzo endorsement would have given Corbett, from Allegheny Co., a boost in vote-getting in the Philadelphia area, where the Rizzo name is well known. It’s obvious the Attorney General’s daughter Katherine Corbett, a member of the Philadelphia District Attorney’s staff, would be allowed to campaign for her father. But State Committee hopes Cawley will also influence votes in the Philadelphia area. Corbett, with polls showing him ahead of contending Democrats for Governor, said his campaign would focus on creating jobs, lowering taxes and cutting spending.
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It has been traditional that after endorsements are made by the State Republican Committee, all other contenders for the various offices step down and fade away. Not so this time around, though, as Republicans face an unusual and contentious race for Governor in their upcoming Primary May 18. Though the State Committee was near unanimous in its endorsements for Governor, US Senate and Lieutenant Governor, it did not manage to send a strong enough message of unity to get some of the other candidates to start stepping down and fading away. The same situation presented itself with the refusal of reformer Russ Diamond to step down from his campaign to win the Lieutenant Governor primary after State Committee nominated Bucks Co. Commissioner Jim Cawley as the GOP nominee for that office. There were at least seven others who had indicated they would seek the en-
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The Philadelphia Chapter of the Tea Party grassroots organization, now boiling up around the country, surprisingly drew a host of heavyweight Republican candidates to its Southeast Candidate Forum in Center City, sponsored by the Tea Party Coalition of Pennsylvania and the Republican Party of Pennsylvania. After their presentations, Tea Partiers voted for their favorites. Republican gubernatorial candidates Sam Rohrer and Tom Corbett were among those fielding questions from conservative activists on the economy the development of the Marcellus Shale. Their appearance at a candidates’ forum afforded Corbett an opportunity to court some of the Party’s base before the Republican State Committee, which gave him the endorsement, met last weekend. Sam Rohrer was heartened by the support he garnered at this meeting and is remaining in the race. A crowded field of Republican candidates in the 8th Congressional Dist. took on issues of economic and foreign policies here, each of them hoping to win the GOP nomination and take on Congressman Pat Murphy.
Former US Attorney Pat Meehan offered up a conservative critique of Washington Democrats, voicing his opposition to the Employee Free Choice Act, a public option of health care and earmark spending in Washington. He is the sole declared Republican in the 7th Congressional Dist. Like all tea parties, the choices were many. The results shown are displayed as a percentage of the total vote. 1st Congressional Dist.: Pia Varma – 100%; 2nd Congressional Dist.: Rick Hellberg – 100%; 6th Congressional Dist.: Steve Welch – 62.5%, Pat Sellers – 31.25% and Jim Gerlach – 6.25%; 7th Congressional Dist.: Pat Meehan – 100%; 8th Congressional Dist.: Mike Fitzpatrick – 57%, Ira Hoffman – 20%, James Jones – 10%, Gloria Carlineo – 7% and Tom Lingenfelter – 6%; 13th Congressional Dist.: Josh Quinter – 98%, Brian Haughton – 1% and Dee Adcock – 1%. Lieutenant Governor: Jim Cawley – 44%, Joe Watkins – 36%, Russ Diamond – 14% and Steve Johnson – 6%. Cawley won the Republican endorsement at the State Committee last weekend. Di-
amond has indicated he is the race to stay. Governor: Tom Corbett – 63%, endorsed by the State Committee, and Sam Rohrer – 37%, who will stay in the race, making it a primary fight. US Senate: Pat Toomey – 76%, endorsed at State Committee, and Peg Luksik – 24%, who is being pressured to step down.
9th Ward Endorses Hoeffel For Governor Democratic committee members from Philadelphia’s 9th Ward have unanimously endorsed Joe Hoeffel for Governor of Pennsylvania, taking the initiative after the Democratic State Committee failed to endorse at its Lancaster meeting. The 9th Ward, which includes the Chestnut Hill section of the city and most of Mount Airy, is a key ward in Philadelphia, known for its high turnout on Election Day. 9th Ward Leader John O’Connell said his committee persons are extremely responsive to their voters, and pride themselves on studying the candidates and endorsing those who exhibit the best records and are most closely aligned with their political philosophies. “Our voters expect us to pick the candidate with the best track record and accomplishments, rather than simply picking the perceived favorite,” O’Connell said. “We’ve seen Joe fight for working people and progressive values as a Congressman, County Commissioner and State Representative. We know he’s the best choice for Governor.” Hoeffel is currently a Montgomery Co. Commissioner and served three terms in Congress in addition to a tour of duty in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. (Cont. Page 6) Constituent Service Office
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Dem Legislators In Both Houses Plan To Retire Senate Minority Leader Bob Mellow has announced he will not seek reelection at the end of his term this year. “It has been my profound personal honor to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania,” he said in a statement. “It has literally been my life’s work. I am deeply grateful for the trust that my friends and neighbors from Northeastern Pennsylvania have shown me by electing and reelecting me to work for them. We have accomplished many great things together.” Elected in 1971, Mellow is the Chamber’s longest-serving member.
Speaker of the House Keith McCall’s sudden decision to not seek reelection shocked many of his longtime colleagues and sets the stage for a possible inter-caucus battle to claim his leadership post. “I guess the word that pops into my mind is ‘flabbergasted’,” said State Rep. Peter Daley, who’s known Speaker McCall since they each entered the legislature in 1982. He said nobody he had talked to had suspected the Democratic leader’s retirement was imminent. “I had even discussed Keith’s future some time back about a potential gubernatorial bid in four years,” Daley said. “He’s wasn’t totally
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Postal Unions Endorse Joe Sestak For Congress Commending him for his strong record of leadership and tireless effort on behalf of Pennsylvania labor, three postal-worker locals endorsed Democratic Congressman Joe Sestak’s bid for the US Senate as he discussed legislation he has submitted to protect local post offices and stations from closure. “Pennsylvania wants a loyal candidate who will work for the people and has already demonstrated a commitment to labor and working families, especially postal issues, which are close to our heart,” said A.J. Jones, president of Eastern Montgomery Co. Area Local 2233, who spoke in front of the Bryn Mawr Post Office. “Joe Sestak is that candidate and his record speaks for itself.” Jones noted
Sestak’s continued work with the American Postal Workers Union to combat the closing of local stations, branches and processing facilities. “To not hesitate and act immediately to save those units says a lot about Joe Sestak,” added Gwen Ivey, president of Philadelphia Area Local 89. “It shows his commitment to the community and to labor.” Vincent Tarducci, president of Philadelphia BMC Local 7048, concluded, “We haven’t forgotten Specter’s betrayal on Employee Free Choice. And we are certainly not fooled by his support of a watered-down EFCA minus card check.” Sestak has introduced legislation – the Community Post Office Protection Act – which would require USPS to grant the same notice and appeal standards to stations and branches and regular post offices, allowing community members more opportunity to protect their local postal units.
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It’s nice to know we were missed the week of the big snow. We thank those of you who called our offices to tell us our last week’s edition was not in the news boxes or at City Hall and the other hundreds of places where we normally can be found bright and early on Thursday mornings. We decided to cancel last week’s print edition when our circulation managers told us, “Nobody is going to be able to reach our over 300 news boxes throughout the city.” They were right. But we did publish online, with a synopsis of major stories you would have read had you been able to pick up the print edition. Today’s issue brings you all up to date on what is happening in the world of Philadelphia and Pennsylvania politics. It’s primary time and we are the scorecard-keeper for all of you. Had the Schuylkill River frozen over, maybe you would have seen us on the ice fishing, as RT’s editorial cartoon illustrates.
Thank You, Congressman Jack Murtha There is little that can be added to the volumes of praise and stories of how Congressman Jack Murtha helped his constituents and the entire state of Pennsylvania. Some of those can be seen elsewhere in this edition. We also had, more or less, a direct link with Jack, since our publisher sat beside Jack for several years in the State House. He is missed.
Short Note To All Candidates City Commission Chairwoman Margaret Tartaglione wants all of you to make sure you also file your nominating papers and financial returns with the City’s Registration Division’s Election Finance and Document specialist Timothy Dowling on the 5th floor at 520 N. Delaware Avenue. It is State law and, if you fail to do so, your petitions can be challenged.
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How To Battle AIDS www.hivtest.org. One can also call 1 (800) CDC-INFO (232-4636); TTY, 1 (888) 232-6348; open 24 hours a day and confidential. There is still no cure for AIDS, and prescription drugs to help an infected person survive can cost thousands of dollars per year. Prevention is important. We need to share the word about how to reduce the risk of becoming infected and how to avoid spreading the virus. It’s also important to remember that you cannot get HIV from simply working with or being around someone who has it or by donating blood, for example. I believe there is a need for our State to do more in terms of support for prevention programming, testing, and assisting people with reducing the cost for treatment. I will continue working toward those goals.
Bass host fundraiser at Lou & Choo’s, 21st St. & Hunting Park Ave., 6-10 p.m. Tickets $20. For info (215) 783-1736. Feb. 24- Fundraiser for State Rep. Kenyatta Johnson at Miss Tootsie’s, 1314 South St., 6-8 p.m. Feb. 25- Fundraiser-Reception for State Rep. Jewell Williams at New Barbers Hall, 1402 W. Oxford St., 5:30-8 p.m. Contributions $50; Patrons $100 & Sponsors/PACS $250. RSVP (215) 763-0369. Feb. 25- Fundraiser for Councilwoman and Majority Leader Marian B. Tasco at Penna. Academy Of The Fine Arts, 128 N. Broad St., 5:30 p.m. Host Committee $2,500; Majority Leader $2,000; Majority Whip $1,000; Councilwoman $500; or Commissioner $250. R.S.V.P. (215) 843-8482 or e m a i l friendsoftasco@yahoo.com. Feb. 25- State Sen. Larry Farnese Labor Event at Bridget Foy’s , 2nd & South Sts., 5:30-7:30 p.m. Tickets $250. For info Ted Mucellin at 1 (610) 730-8622. Feb. 25- Dr. Jules Mingroni hosts Cocktail Party for Citizens Crime Commission at Waterfall Rm., 5:30 p.m. For information (215) 546-6532.
Feb. 25- Magic Johnson/HP Computer Lab, Accounting Workshop for Retailers, Getting Started With QuickBooks at The Enterprise Ctr., 4548 Market St., 6-8 pm.$20. For info Steve Horton (215) 8954019. Feb. 26- 44th Ward Democrats’ Evening Of Jazz at Cousin Danny’s Banquet Hall, 50th & Market Sts., 6-10 p.m. Tickets $150. For info (215) 429-4819. Feb. 28- Congressman Bob Brady’s “A Very Brady Sunday “ gala at Finnigan’s Wake, 3rd & Spring Garden Sts., 3-7 p.m. Tickets $30. Live music, DJ. Taste of Philly Buffet. Music by The Destinations. Mar. 4- 82nd Airborne All American Dinner and Award Ceremony, location TBA, 711 p.m. David H. Oh, Esq., Chairman, Hajdak-Mokan Chapter, 82nd Airborne Ass’n. For info (215) 5692800, ext. 1157. Mar. 6- Zecharia Sitchen discusses Earth Chroniclds Expcitgions, End of Days: Armageddon and Prohecies of the Return . 2 p.m., Free Central Library, Montgomery Auditorium, 19th and Vine.
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by State Rep. Jake Wheatley, Jr. As the nation observes another National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day this month, I would like to highlight some troubling facts. African Americans make up about 10.5% of Pennsylvania’s population, but 47.5% of Pennsylvanians with AIDS were African Americans as of 2007, according to the US Centers for Disease Control. The CDC estimates onefifth of all Americans infected with HIV, the virus that causes AIDS, are unaware they are infected. It is vital to raise awareness across the State of the need for people to get tested and know their statuses. In Pennsylvania, information on HIV and AIDS and confidential HIV testing-sites is available from the State’s AIDS fact line, 1 (800) 6626080, or by visiting
Feb. 18- Free Seminar on Wealth Mgmt. at Desmond Hotel, 1 Liberty Blvd. Malvern, Pa., 3-4 p.m. Speakers include Pa. Senate Majority Leader Dominic Pileggi; David Kotok, CNBCAuthority; Dom Giordano, talk radio host; and Lynn Doyle, TV moderator. Contact 1st Priority Bank (610) 280-7100. Feb. 18- Community Forum For Next Governor at Arch St. UM Ch., Broad & Arch Sts., 7-9 p.m. Confirmed attendance Mayor Chris Doherty, Montgomery Co. Commissioner Joe Hoeffel, Allegheny Co. Exec. Dan Onorato and Republican State Rep. Samuel Rohrer. Feb. 18- State Sen. LeAnna Washington announces reelection campaign at Curtis Hall, Church Rd. & Greenwood Ave., 7 p.m. Feb. 19- Cong. Chaka Fattah’s Housing Conference at CCP, Winnet Great Hall, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Free; space limited, advance registration recommended at
http://fattahhousing.eventbrite .com. Feb.19- Ward Leader Jewell Williams hosts 16th Ward Fish & Chicken Fry at Lou & Choos, 21st St. & Hunting Park Ave., 5-9 p.m. Donation $10. For info (215) 820-1059. Feb. 19- Fundraiser for Malik Boyd in 198th House Dist. at Crab House, 5706 Germantown Ave., 6-9 p.m. Tickets $20, 2 for $30. Feb.20- Rep. Kenyatta Johnson announces reelection campaign at DIxon House, 1920 S. 20th St., 12 m. RSVP (215) 820-7308. Feb.20- Political People Involved hosts Turkey, Beef & Beer at St. Maron’s Banquet Hall, 10th & Ellsworth Sts., 39 p.m. Admission $10. For info (215) 334-1233. Feb. 20- National Italian American-PAC Carnevale at Loews Phila. Hotel, 1200 Market St., 6 p.m.-12 a.m. Honorees Sal Patti, Anthony Cagano, Lorraine Ranalli and Donna M. Fluehr. Feb. 22- Fundraiser for State Rep. Michael O’Brien at Yards Brewery, 901 N. Delaware Ave. Tickets $1,000, $500, $250, RSVP (215) 432-6090. Feb. 23- Friends of Cindy
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a family the size of the debtor’s family. And that “median family income” is determined by figures issued approximately semiannually by the Census Bureau. The “median family income” literally means the income level for which half the families make more and half the families make less. The median family income is determined on a state-by-state basis. Medium family income is
also adjusted for the size of a family. So a family of 4 is deemed to have a higher median family income than a family of 2. This is odd, since a childless couple working may have just as much income as a family of four with two children. Yet the median family income for a family of four is higher than that for a family of two. Each additional person in the family results in an increase in the “median family income” for means-testing purposes. Next week’s question: Why do “domestic-support obligations” matter in bankruptcy?
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Philadelphia celebrates African American history 365 days a year, but things really heat up in February when the region’s museums, arts and cultural organizations and historic sites recognize Black History Month. For the first time, the new permanent exhibition at The African American Museum in Philadelphia will be open in February. Just one highlight of the City’s celebration, Audacious Freedom, explores the experiences and contributions of African American trailblazers in Philadelphia and throughout the US. Here are 10 reasons to celebrate Black History Month in Philadelphia: Museums: 1. Audacious Freedom & More – This February marks the first time The African American Museum
in Philadelphia’s new permanent feature will be open during Black History Month. Visitors listen to life-sized 3D characters speak fervently about their lives, beliefs and aspirations in 18th-century Philadelphia; explore an interactive timeline documenting more than 100 years of entrepreneurship, environment, education, religion and family traditions in the African American community; and discover whose descendants still call the region home. Also on view, 381 Days: The Montgomery Bus Boycott Story, a traveling exhibit that chronicles Rosa Parks’ heroic stand and the ensuing bus boycott. 701 Arch Street, (215) 5740380, aampmuseum.org. 2. George Washington Carver – Born into slavery, George
Washington Carver devoted his life to science, education and humanitarian efforts. Videos, hands-on activities and more than 150 artifacts at The Academy of Natural Sciences’ George Washington Carver exhibition guide visitors through the life and work of this visionary. Through Feb. 28. 1900 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, (215) 299-1000, ansp.org. 3.Celebration of African Cultures – Part of the World Culture Days program, this 21st annual celebration comes alive with special programs at University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology. The entire family can participate during traditional storytelling, electrifying African dance, music performances, workshops,
children’s activities and gallery tours. Museumgoers can also view nearly 11,000 African artworks and artifacts from the museum’s massive collection, containing everything from masks and statuary objects to architectural pieces, clothing, musical instruments and ordinary household wares. Feb. 20. 3260 South Street, (215) 8984000, museum.upenn.edu. 4. Seafarin’ Saturdays – On every third Saturday of every month, kids visiting the Independence Seaport Museum at Penn’s Landing dive into hands-on activities and crafts. During Black History Month, the miniature sailors will focus on the life and work of AfricanAmerican sailmaker James Forten and make their own maritime signal flags. Feb.
20. 211 S. Columbus Boulevard, (215) 925-5439, phillyseaport.org. 5. Heroes, Spies and Villains of the Underground Railroad – At the Mercer Museum, Temple University Professor Nilgun AnadoluOkur narrates the gripping stories of individuals who worked to aid runaway slaves on the trail to freedom and of those determined to capture fugitives for a lucrative bounty. The slide-illustrated discussion relays historical accounts of Pennsylvania freedom fighters, spies and passengers on the Underground Railroad. Feb. 21. 84 S. Pine Street, Doylestown, (215) 3450210, mercermuseum.org. Performing Arts: 6. Blue Door – The Arden Theatre Company kicks off 2010 with the Philadelphia
premiere of Blue Door, exploring hardships, victories and the impact ancestors have on shaping a man’s existence. Through Mar. 21. 40 N. 2nd Street, (215) 9 2 2 - 1 1 2 2 , ardentheatre.org. 7. Black History Month at the Kimmel – A trio of performances at the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts in February is sure to delight audiences. From Feb. 16-18, American Theater Arts for Youth celebrates heritage and tradition through the black musical experience. And on Feb. 19, the McCoy Tyner Quartet with special guest Joe Lovano brings their blues-based piano stylings to the stage. Broad & Spruce Streets, (215) 7905800, kimmelcenter.org. (Cont. Page 20)
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City Offers Plenty To See, Do For Black History Month
Louise Williams Bishop Member, 192nd District House of Representatives • Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
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Constitution Center Marks Black History Month Black History Month is on display at the National Constitution Center, 525 Arch
Street, throughout February. At its “Breaking Barriers Show”, visitors can examine
the lives of Thurgood Marshall, Bessie Coleman, Jackie Robinson, and other extraor-
dinary African Americans throughout history, in order to learn more about the issues they faced and the rights they secured for all Americans. Participants can try on recreations of Bessie Coleman’s flight jacket and goggles, Jackie Robinson’s Dodgers jersey, Dr. Patricia Bath’s white coat and Thurgood Marshall’s black Supreme Court robe. Audience members will also use clues to guess the identities of groups and people such as the Little Rock Nine, Venus and Serena Williams, and President Barack Obama. Also, visitors will get a chance at “Decoding the Document: Emancipation Proclamation Program”. Visitors can take a closer look at the Center’s rare printing of the Emancipation Proclamation, signed by Abraham Lincoln, to learn more about its history, the Civil War and the 13th, 14th and 15th Amendments to the Constitution. Participants
will take on the role of a museum curator, carefully examining high-quality scans of the document and discovering the secrets of this almost 150year-old artifact. “Finding the Children of Slaves: A Generation’s Untold Story”, will take center stage on Monday, Feb. 22 at 6:30 p.m. It is free, but reservations are required by calling (215) 409-6700. The Center welcomes Newsweek’s Sana Butler for a conversation about her 10year odyssey to find and interview the children of slaves. A dynamic and captivating speaker, Butler will discuss how freed slaves raised their children in the years following the end of the Civil War. Based on her remarkable interviews, the lecture will detail a race against time to crisscross the country to reveal the hopes and dreams of the first generation of free African Americans. She will discuss the immigrant mental-
ity Black parents carried after 1865 as they believed in the Constitution and the potential of a new America. Guests can also learn about African Americans’ impact on the Constitution in the “American National Tree”, which highlights 100 people who have helped shape the Constitution over the last 200 years. The Tree includes information about influential African Americans such as Rosa Parks, Muhammad Ali, Jackie Robinson, Barbara Jordan, Booker T. Washington, Harriet Tubman and Elizabeth Eckford. Visitors can examine the exhibit panels on the Dred Scott Decision, the Emancipation Proclamation, voting rights and the 1960s Civil Rights movement, which includes pertinent details about the Brown v. Board of Education case, the March on Washington, the signing of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Voting Rights Act of 1965.
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Organ Donations Needed
Bloom Honors Oliver for Black History Month
William (Bill) Lucy William (Bill) Lucy is the first and only President of the Coalition of Black Trade Unionists (CBTU) since its 1972 inception. His many roles include, International Secretary Treasurer of American Federation of State and Municipal Employees (AFSME), first African American elected as President of Public Services International (PSI), the world largest labor federation, and a member of AFL-CIO Executive Council. Mr. Lucy was also instrumentally active in the anti-apartheid movement and worked closely with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. during the 1968 Memphis sanitation workers strike. Please join us, the Philadelphia Chapter of the CBTU, in celebrating the life and legacy of one of the greatest black labor leaders of our time.
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Democratic Candidate Warren Bloom... "Normally during BHM we honor those who have died or crossed over. But now I would like to honor a living legend in the person of Pa. State Rep. Frank Oliver. After nearly forty years in the Pennsylvania State House, State Representative Frank Oliver deserves to be recognized for his outstanding work to improve the quality of life in the 195th Legislative District. We thank him for the hard work and service he has performed these 37 and a half years. On behalf of the citizens of this district, Mr. Oliver to you and your lovely wife Wilma we say congratulation and please enjoy your retirement."
As the accomplishments and sacrifices of African Americans in Pennsylvania are celebrated during Black History Month, more than 2,550 individuals from the African American community in need of organ or tissue transplantation face an uncertain future. A shortage of organ and tissue donors means nearly 60% of those needing a transplant will wait for more than a year. Many can expect to wait for more than five years. Waiting for matched organs may mean a recipient will be sicker at the time of transplant or, worse, die waiting. African Americans in Pennsylvania can change the course of history by becoming organ and tissue donors. One organ and tissue donor can give more than 50 people a second chance at life. “There is a critical need for registered donors from the African American community in Pennsylvania,” says Janice P. Kopelman, deputy secretary of Health Promotion and Disease Prevention for the Pennsylvania Dept. of Health. “People of color suffer disproportionately from health conditions such as heart disease, hypertension and kidney failure. For many, a transplant is a viable medical option.” While African Americans make up 11% of the State’s overall population, they represent 32% of Pennsylvanians waiting for organ or tissue transplants. The majority of
them, more than 2,200 African Americans, is waiting for kidney transplants. Organ and tissue donation is an extraordinary way to impact the lives of others, but many myths and misconceptions can interfere with the decision to sign up to become an organ donor. Organ donation is available to people of all ages and at no cost to their family. The process does not interfere with traditional funeral arrangements and is supported by all major religions. Organ donation takes place only after all efforts to save a life have been exhausted. In addition, organs are matched by factors such as blood and tissue types, organ size, medical urgency, waiting time and geographic location without consideration of wealth or social status. The following is a list of Pennsylvanians whose lives have been impacted by organ donation: Diane Royster, of Pittsburgh, is celebrating her 20th year as a liver-transplant recipient. Since that time, she has worked hard to promote the importance of organ donation within the African American community through her volunteer work with CORE. Michelle Smith, of Harrisburg, donated a kidney to her brother, who developed health issues following his service in the Vietnam War. Smith has enjoyed watching her brother become an active grandparent. (Cont. Page 14)
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“We are here to recognize a great and true history that is part of the fiber of this great country – America.” Waters also said 2009 was a historic year and predicted this new decade will “bring a new beginning.” Waters stated the purpose of the press conference was to honor
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Thomas, Bracey and Williams on their historical achievements of being the first African Ameriby State Rep. cans to hold their respecJake Wheatley, Jr. tive offices. 19th Legislative District Waters thanked the honorees for “breaking the As the nation observes mold” and he congratuanother National Black lated them on their accomHIV/AIDS Awareness Day plishments. this month, I would like to highlight some troubling facts. African Americans make up about 10.5% of Pennsylvania’s population, but 47.5% of Pennsylvanians with AIDS were African Americans as of 2007, according to the US Centers for Disease Control. The CDC estimates onefifth of all Americans infected with HIV, the virus that causes AIDS, are unaware that they are infected. It is vital to raise awareness across the State of the need for people to get tested and know their statuses. In Pennsylvania, information on HIV and AIDS and confidential HIV testing-sites is available from the State’s AIDS fact line, 1 (800) 662-6080, or by visiting www.hivtest.org. One can also call 1 (800) CDC-INFO (232-4636); TTY, 1 (888) 232-6348;
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open 24 hours a day and confidential. There is still no cure for AIDS, and prescription drugs to help an infected person survive can cost thousands of dollars per year. Prevention is important. We need to share the word about how to reduce the risk of becoming infected and how to avoid spreading the virus. It’s also important to remember that you cannot get HIV from simply working with or being around someone who has it or by donating blood, for example. To help raise awareness, I will hold a news conference at 1:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 8 in the
State Capitol Rotunda about National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day. Earlier that day, as a member of the House Subcommittee on Health, I also will participate in an informational forum and roundtable discussion on AIDS awareness. That event will take place at 11 a.m. in Room G-50 of the Speaker K. Leroy Irvis Office Building in the Capitol Complex. I believe there is a need for our State to do more in terms of support for prevention programming, testing, and assisting people with reducing the cost for treatment. I will continue working toward those goals.
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State Rep. Ron Waters, chairman of the Pennsylvania Legislative Black Caucus, led a press conference honoring Harrisburg Mayor Linda Thompson, York Mayor Kim Bracey and Philadelphia DA Seth Williams. Waters opened the press conference by stating,
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African Americans In Need Of Organ And Tissue Donors (Cont from Page 12) Philadelphia’s 4th Dist. Councilman Curtis Jones, Jr., amidst his work and commitment to the residents of Philadelphia, became a kidney donor to his younger brother. By giving this gift of life, the Councilman was able to aide in his brother’s speedy and healthy recovery. Becoming an organ and tissue donor is as simple as adding the donor designation to your driver’s license, learner’s permit or State identification card. Sign up at your local Department of Motor Vehicles or by visiting www.donatelife-pa.org, because “Life Begins with You.” CORE is a regional notfor-profit agency that is the primary call-center and intermediary for the organ recovery and allocation process that serves 155 hospitals and more than six million people in western Pennsylvania, West Virginia and Chemung Co. in New York. CORE has helped
to pioneer organ procurement allocation and recovery for this region since it was founded in 1977 as the Pittsburgh Transplant Foundation. For more information, visit www.core.org. Since 1974, Gift of Life Donor Program has served as the link between donors and patients awaiting life-saving transplants in the eastern half of Pennsylvania, southern New Jersey and Delaware. In that tenure, Gift of Life has coordinated more than 28,000 life-saving organ transplants and hundreds of thousand tissue transplants. For more information, visit www.donors1.org. The Life Begins with You campaign is a collaborative initiative between Gift of Life Donor Program (GOL), the Center for Organ & Recovery Education (CORE) – the two organ procurement organizations serving Pennsylvania – and the Pennsylvania Departments of Health and Transportation. It is funded by State
residents through voluntary contributions included with driver’s license renewals, vehicle registrations and State income-tax filings. All contributions are used by the Gov. Robert P. Casey Memorial Organ and Tissue Donation Awareness Trust Fund to educate residents, build awareness about the importance of organ and tissue donation, and increase the number of people who sign up to become donors on their driver’s licenses, learner’s permits or State identification cards. When you choose to become an organ and tissue donor, you have the power to give the most precious gift – life. Join the nearly four million Pennsylvanians who have said “yes” to organ and tissue donation by adding the donor designation to your driver’s license, learner’s permit or State identification card. Sign up to be an organ and tissue donor today by visiting www.donatelife-pa.org, be-
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cause “Life Begins with You.” While it is important for everyone to sign up to become an organ and tissue donor, Black History Month and National Donor Day on Feb.14 represented key opportunities to raise awareness about the importance of becoming designated as organ and tissue donors within the African
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sent nearly 32% of Pennsylvanians waiting for organ donor transplants. Of the more than 2,550 African Americans waiting for transplants in Pennsylvania, 89% are waiting for kidney transplants. African Americans represent 16% of transplants performed in Pennsylvania to date.
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So have you had enough snow? As a kid growing up, I used to love snow. Still do, in a way. Snow angels were my thing, but making snow angels at 45 is a lot harder than it was for me at 10. But while I still love snow, I recognize how big a pain it can be. Getting around is next to impossible in a blizzard. You have to dig out your car and hope the snow plow doesn’t throw snow back on it before you get moving. If you’re lucky, your bus route hasn’t been detoured away from you. Because I was trapped in my house during the Snowpocalypse, I got the chance to see some of the nation’s most overwrought weathermen (and women) in action, flash-frozen reporters, and Mayor Michael Nutter telling residents hundreds of pieces of equipment were clearing out snow-covered streets and he went around shoveling snow around the city. It was cool to see the Mayor out wielding a shovel in the name of helping out city residents in need of cleared sidewalks. It was also kinda nice to know the plows were out and folks could look forward to streets cleared of snow. But Mr. Mayor, I’ve got a message for you, and I’m sure it’s one you’re not totally surprised to hear. Dude, you missed a spot. In fact, you missed a couple. There are a lot of folks out there whose streets are still just as snow-covered (and also ice-covered in some cases) as they were at the height of the Snowpocalypse. And don’t even get me started on all of the folks who are more than a little ticked off about the tickets they got for putting their trash out. Now, there are a lot of things that make clearing away snow in Philadelphia tough. This city is more than 200 years (Cont. Page 23)
This is a continuation of a thought developed from my last column. Assuming FRANNIE RIZZO does file for Lieutenant Governor, what happens to his radio talk show? The answer is: nothing. At one time, the Federal Communications Commission had a regulation requiring fairness in dealing with news items affecting candidates for public office. If the candidate received television or radio time as a result of something he or she did, then the FCC required that equal time be given to his or her opponent. At some point it was determined there was no longer a need for fairness and that practice was discontinued. So Rizzo would be under no obligation to give free airtime to his opponent. So it appears a paradox exists. The most recent decision of the Supreme Court is that fairness to corporations requires they be free to contribute corporate profits towards advancing the political interests of candidates which they favor, so that a corporation would be given the same consideration as a private individual. This is done because “fairness requires it.” The solution to this entire problem of fairness with regards to campaigns is quite simple. There should be a new federal law which provides that candidates for public office, whether they be state, local or federal, be allocated a certain amount of federal money for their campaigning and that there be no limit to what is allocated to them. Thus, where you have a candidate or a political issue favored by Microsoft, it doesn’t matter how much money Microsoft gives to that issue or candidate because his or her opponent or issue has available unlimited federal funds. The television and radio stations of course would support this concept, since it would be advertising time that could be sold to the campaign. That would level the playing field. The 106th annual dinner of the Philadelphia Sports Writers Association this year honored The Phillies “Team of the Year” BRENT CELEK as the outstanding Philadelphia pro athlete; GABRIELA MARGINEAN as the outstanding amateur; RED KLOTZ as the living legend; ANDREW BAILEY as the “native son”; DICKIE NOLES as the “humanitarian”; WILLY GREEN as the “good guy”. Special Achievement awards were given to the 1985 Villanova basketball team: RUBEN (Cont. Page 23)
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Yo! My friend Charlie tells me one of the best stories I’ve heard about the creative practice of illegally reserving parking spaces. During a recent snowstorm, a guy shoveled the snow from his steps, sidewalk and street in front of his own house. People who watched this guy said he looked really ticked off as he worked and worked. After about an hour and a half, and apparently satisfied with his effort, he then yelled something toward his house. The door opened and members of his family appeared carrying a couch! He stood there watching, propped against his shovel, as his wife, three daughters and two young sons carefully brought this large piece of furniture down the front steps. They were clearly struggling too. Then, a few of the kids in the front slipped, lost their grip and the couch went flying down the steps, knocking everyone down. “Mr. Shovel Guy” warned them to be careful with the couch. The din of their yelling back and forth filled the cold winter air! Finally, the tribe managed to maneuver the couch into the parking space in the street. After getting it exactly positioned, the whole family sat down on the couch out in the cold street to catch their collective breaths. Mr. Shovel Guy then walked away with intentions of returning with his car. The family sat patiently on the couch out there in the snow, occasionally waving off potential parking-space poachers while the dogs barked at passing traffic slipping and sliding by. Suddenly, two snowplows made their way through the street. The waiting family and couch, with the open end facing the road, became partially buried in three feet of plowed snow! The family retreated into their home. Mr. Shovel Guy returned later – but not with his car. It seems he got involved in an accident four blocks away and was beaten up by the three occupants of the car that he ran into. When he finally did get home from the hospital, he also had a very hard time with his two next-door neighbors for shoveling snow onto their property. And what about the couch? The family had left it outside in the street full of snow and very wet. I guess they figured it would dry out. Two days later, on the normal trash pickup day, the couch was removed from the street by City sanitation workers. Talk about having a bad day….
SNOOPER’S BIG STORY: HON. SETH WILLIAMS, District Attorney, after investigating the shooting death of BILL PANAS, JR., issued a WARRANT for the ARREST of exPolice Officer FRANK TEPPER. The D.A. stated, “There was no need to impanel a GRAND JURY, since he had determined there was enough evidence to CHARGE this ex-Officer with MURDER. PANAS’ Father stated, “WE are now satisfied that JUSTICE will be served. It won’t bring my son BILLY back, but WE are glad to see, finally, something will be done to this Police Officer.” Shouldn’t have happened! SNOOPER’S JUDICIAL NOTICE: HON. HOLLY FORD was the Judge in charge of THE VALENTINE DAY WEDDINGS and it was a very successful event. She would like to thank all of THE JUDGES, both from The Common Pleas, and Municipal Courts. The President Judges of both of these Courts, HON. PAMELA PRYOR DEMBE and HON. MARSHA NIEFIELD (the latter of whom couldn’t make it), lent their support. Yo Chief, everyone who showed up enjoyed themselves and ALL had a good time. The Judges performed 45 Weddings – from 12 noon till 1pm. HON. GUY SABIELLI, from the MARRIAGE LICENSE BUREAU, was fantastic, and all of his professionals did a remarkable job. Hon. Ron Donatucci, Register of Wills, did a great job too. SNOOPER’S SIGHTINGS: I must tell all the good people of Municipal Court I spotted MARY ADAMS with her husband at one of the area’s local diners. She wanted us to let all of you know SHE REALLY MISSES YOU, ALL OF YOU! I must be honest, Mary looked really great and she seemed to be very happy. She mentioned JOHN JOYCE, TERRY DON(Cont. Page 23)
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Corbett-Cawley 2010…. As the story goes, The Pennsylvania GOP hand-picks a candidate from the West for Governor and a Candidate from the East for Lieutenant Governor. We tried it last time for the very same reasons and it didn’t work. Trunk Man isn’t discounting the idea, though, as it seems rational and times have changed; but let’s not count our chickens just yet. First, let’s discuss the GOP’s endorsed gubernatorial candidate. ATTORNEY GENERAL TOM CORBETT of Bonusgate fame has been the clear frontrunner for the selection for quite some time now. Because of his statewide media attention, it seemed obvious to go with the corruption fighter from Pittsburgh. Is he the best candidate? On paper, yes. One may worry, however, because few have a squeakyclean reputation and in the course of his court battles with high-profile politicians and former allies, anything can happen. In his crusade against government corruption, Corbett has now placed himself in a glass house. The slightest crack in that house will cause great destruction. I am not by any means attempting to imply anything about the good Attorney General. In fact, my personal belief is that he is the best candidate to win the race for the GOP. That said, we must always be prepared for the worst. In this ugly game, truth in allegations does not much matter. JIM CAWLEY informally entered the race for Lieutenant Governor late last year. He currently is the Vice Chairman of the Bucks Co. Board of Commissioners, a spot he attained when MIKE FITZPATRICK was elected to Congress in 2004. He has become one of the stars in the Bucks Co. political elite. His affable personality and ability (Cont. Page 23)
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CONGRESSMAN BOB BRADY shares comments about evening with Laborers’ Robert H. Poulson. Photo by Bonnie Squires
CONGRESSMAN Bob Brady hailed Cement Masons President Mike Fera for receiving Public Servant Of The Year Award as Public Record Advertising Director John David looks on.
NEIGHBORHOODS came together at Public Record’s birthday party, where Port Richmond businessman Kazem Nabavi hung out with his friend Fred Riccio.
PUBLIC SERVANT Of The Year Mike Fera was happy to share his special evening with old pal Jimmy Dintino, South Philly’s Republican Party workhorse.
REPUBLICAN 2nd Ward Leader Suzanne Haney shared moment with arts activist Sr. Paula Beiterschmitt, who received $1,000 donation from Mike Fera.
STATEWIDE teachers union chief Ted Kirsch, left, enjoyed conversing with Phila. Federation Of Teachers leader Jerry Jordan and State Rep. Mike O’Brien.
WELCOMING packed house to Mike Fera testimonial and Public Record 11th birthday gala were Mr. & Mrs. Steve Marsico, Lucretia Minniti, and Joe “Waffleman” Sbaraglia.
THE WORLD of law also figured in this fine company, CITY COUNCIL aspirant represented, in part, by atKaren Brown appeared in torney Wayne Johns and his style with friend Jim Don- wife Judge Karen Shreevesnelly of Roofers Union. Johns.
DYNAMIC Councilman Bill Green, of long political lineage, teams up with another distinguished dynasty: Democratic 56th Ward Leader John Sabatina, Sr. and State Rep. John Sabatina, Jr.
CONTROLLER Alan Butkovitz & wife Theresa had a great time at social affair of the season honoring Mike Fera and Public Record.
ECONOMIC development expert Andy Toy, left, was glad to meet Congressman Bob Brady at Public Record’s birthday party.
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A DASH OF glamor from N.E. Phila. arrived in form of Democratic 35th Ward Leader Bill Dolbow and AFSCME 972 Steward Donna DeRose.
HANDS ACROSS the aisle! Democratic Congressman Bob Brady, right, greets Republican 5th Ward Leader Mike Cibik.
CEMENT MASONS were there in full force to honor their RECORD’s 2010 Public Servant of the Year leader, Mike Fera. Here we see Mike Fera is congratulated by Daryl LaFounBill Ousey and Joe Diehl. tain, Melissa Smith and Annamarie Smith. Photo by Bonnie Squires
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JUDGE Jacqueline Frazier TIM BROWN of Electricians Lyde was happy to catch up Local 98 was deep in strate- with old friend Lou Lozzi, gic talk with Phila. AFL-CIO former leader of S. Phila. President Pat Eiding. Business Association.
FLANKING Auditor General Jack Wagner were Mary Isaacson and State Rep. Mike O'Brien at Public Record party honoring Photo by Bonnie Squires Mike Fera.
AMONG THOSE saluting Mike Fera as “Public Servant of the Year” were, ENJOYING party were Alan left to right, Bill Dolbow, Pat Eiding, Kurtz, Al Taubenberger and Donna DeRose, Liz McElroy and Bill Dolbow. Photo by Bonnie Squires Photo by Bonnie Squires John Shields.
PUBLIC RECORD’s birthday gala drew Republicans and Democrats. In this photo are Democratic Councilman Bill Green, Republican Jim Dintino, and Democratic State Rep. John Sabatina, Jr. Photo by Bonnie Squires
TWO OF South PhiladelLABOR always has a friend phia’s political legends, Ozzie in State Senate in the person Myers, left, and Leland of Christine Tartaglione, says Beloff, basked in camaraderie AFL-CIO head Pat Eiding. and lively political shoptalk.
REPUBLICAN Party Counsel Mike Meehan, left, did some bipartisan schmoozing REPUBLICAN Party Counsel Mike Meehan, left, chats with with Councilman Frank DiCicco and old friends Ed Fagin, Denise Dempsey Fagin, Dorothy Fagin Phila. Regional Port Authority Executive and Jack Dempsey, Sr. & Jr. Director James McDermott, Jr.
CONGRESSMAN Bob AMONG those honoring Mike Fera Brady and Public Record were Jamie McDermott, Michael MeeContributing Editor Bonnie PUBLIC RECORD'S Public Servant Of The Year Mike han and Councilman Frank DiCicco. Photo by Bonnie Squires Squires found time to chat. Fera with his entire family. Photo by Bonnie Squires
VINCE GIUSINI, candidate for Judge, and Charlie SUPPORTERS of Public Servant of Year Sgrillo, of Veterans Boxers Mike Fera included Wayne Gregory, Associaion, were on hand Mark Levengood, Esq., Walter Palmer for Mike Fera’s big honor. Photo by Bonnie Squire and John Adams, Esq.
AUDITOR GENERAL Jack Wagner is welcomed to Public Record’s 11th Anniversary gala PHILA. PUBLIC RECORD presents TOM MULDOON and by PFT President Jerry Jordan Public Servant of Year Award 2010 Judge Pat Dugan enjoyed and Penna. AFT President Ted to Mr. & Mrs. Mike Fera. festivities. Photo by Bonnie Squires Photo by Bonnie Squires Photo by Bonnie Squires Kirsch.
CONGRESSMAN Bob Brady, flanked here by Lou Chair, left, and George Sparta, was a hit wherever he went.
POLITICAL memories flowed like champagne as former State Sen. Bob Rovner and veteran Republican State Committeeman Matt Wolfe reminisced together.
HONOREE Mike Fera shared pride of this occasion with his cherished wife Karen and his youngest Cement Mason, grandson Justin.
SHARING this photo with State Sen. Tina 2ND WARDERS Joe Pultrone, Kevin Tartaglione, seated, were Judge John Prince, Wesley Gilliard and Doug Ne- Braxton, AFL-CIO President Pat Eiding FRANK FERA shared his pride in his brother, Mike Fera, with Anthony Dismith were there as guests of Electricians and former State Sen. Bob Rovner. Photo by Bonnie Squires Photo by Bonnie Squires Local 98. Photo by Bonnie Squires Sabato.
LOCAL 98 was in attendance, represented here DON SABATINI, Nicholas Quercetti, by Omar Glasgow, standMike Iannuzzi and Mark Senatore en- ing, and Jermaine Paddy joyed Union camaraderie at the Public and Lamont Raye, seated. Photo by Bonnie Squires Photo by Bonnie Squires Record dinner.
MELVIN JOHNAKIN, former Police Commissioner Sylvester Johnson and Judge Paula Patrick were there to pay tribute to Mike Fera. Photo by Bonnie Squires
CONGRESSMAN and Democratic Party Chairman Bob Brady and City Controller Alan Butkovtiz share a moment with State Sen. Tina Tartaglione, who presented Senate congratulations to Mike Fera.
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LABOR ACTIVISTS aplenty turned out to honor their brother Mike Fera; Democratic 39B Ward Leader Matt Myers, left, welcomes Craig Lord of Operating Engineers Local 542 and Pat Bianculli and Bob Henon of Electricians Local 98.
LABOR LEADER Pat Eiding lauds his friend and close associate Mike Fera as Cement Masons chief received coveted Public Servant Of The Year Award.
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CEMENT MASONS Local 592 head Mike Fera, in addition to receiving Public Record’s 2010 Public Servant Of Year award, was presented with $2,000 check in his name to be given to charities of his choice. Fera immediately split the check evenly, half going to Academy of Sacred Arts and half to Joe Hand's Amateur Boxing Club.
STATE SEN. Tina Tartaglione presents Public Record’s Public Servant Of The Year for 2010 Mike Fera with congratulatory citation from State Senate.
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(Cont. From Page 1) party domination does not breed good for anyone.” Today’s City GOP are identified with a working-class voter base in patches of Northeast and South Philadelphia where Republicans still elect officials to City Council and the General Assembly and exert some patronage clout. However, their vote has been steadily waning for a generation. After the last election, the number of registered Repub-
licans in Philadelphia dipped below 134,000. Never since the Civil War has it been less. RPP’s top staffer is Senior Advisor Al Schmidt, the former executive director of the RCC, who was the Party’s candidate for Controller in last November’s General Election. Schmidt ran strongly in Center City and Northwest Philadelphia, appealing to an independent-minded, collegeeducated electorate. It is in these wards, and in
Black neighborhoods where Republicans have scarcely a shadow organization, that Republicans stand the best chances for growth, asserts Schmidt. That is also the belief of Republican State Committee Chairman Bill Gleason, who came to town this week to push for its project in the city of Philadelphia. “We cannot allow this city to go without an effective twoparty system any longer,” Gleason said. “Its people are
good people, but they are facing serious problems after decades of one-party rule.” With a paid staff of two and a cadre of volunteers, RPP has begun a recruiting drive to rebuild Party structure at the grass roots. They hope offices of committeeperson and ward leader will be filled by registered Republicans in the May election. RPP is scouting for candidates in areas where the Party is weak or underperforming.
That’s the official thrust of the State Committee’s foray into Philadelphia’s wards. On paper, RSC is a coalition of 67 County Committees, of which the Philadelphia RCC is one member. “Our focus has really been on committeeman recruitment. All this interaction between State and City has gone over my head,” Schmidt said. “We have made 20,000 phone calls so far.” However, Gleason made no bones about the fact he would be happy to see leadership changes at the County level. “We hope to work with everyone who is committed to the growth of the Party,” he said. “But if there are those who are not committed, we must work without them.” At the state level, Gleason explained, Republicans cannot afford the dreadful anchor of the massive Democratic vote majority, 200,000 or more, that now sweeps out of Philadelphia in even-numbered years. “This is a state that can elect Republicans; but it needs Republicans in Philadelphia to do so.” Some members of the Loyal Opposition, a volunteer corps that represents Republican Young Turks in the city, have vowed to seek leadership change in wards aligned with the Old Guard – particularly in the River Wards, where demographic change has brought in new voters without family ties to Canuso and Meehan. This threat has not gone unnoticed in the high councils of the RCC. It began to place robocalls and flyers recruiting committee members in the 5th and 27th Wards – whose Leaders, Mike Cibik and Matt Wolfe, are outspoken drivers of the opposition to RCC’s longstanding direction. These flyers bypass the ward leaders in question. The message is clear: Two can play this game. Also at stake in the May election are the offices of State Committee delegates. These little-known positions suddenly emerge as hugely important, in a power struggle between County Committee and State Committee. Cibik and Wolfe have long served as two of Philadelphia’s 15 delegates, and they were instrumental in pressing RSC to fund its new
Philadelphia office. RCC also succeeded in passing a bylaw change that would triple the size of Wolfe’s District. Cibik, for his part, is facing an electoral challenge by Bill McCrossen, who is aligned with the Old Guard. Wolfe’s redistricting is only fair, Meehan argued. State Committee rules compel Philadelphia to lose two delegates after the latest drop in Republican registration. Counties can choose to elect delegates either at large, or by State Senate District. “But an at-large race becomes a lottery,” Meehan said. “So we split them up.” There are huge disparities between the numbers of Republicans in different Senate Districts. The 1st and 2nd Dists. have about 25,000 each; each gets two delegates, as does the 3rd Dist. with 19,000. The 5th Dist. has 43,000 Republicans, so it gets four delegates. But Wolfe’s 8th Dist., which lies mostly in Southwest Philadelphia, has only 6,000 Republicans. So, Meehan said, it makes sense to fold it in with two other Districts, which add up to 21,000 Republicans in all. This change would mean, however, that five delegates must be reduced to two, creating a game of musical chairs that will keep Wolfe hopping. The rules approved Tuesday night move the traditional oneward-leader, one-vote policy on the County Committee to a weighted-vote system according to which each ward leader’s vote would be proportional to the number of Republicans in his or her ward. “Some wards have 300 Republicans, others have 11,000,” Meehan noted. “We think this is a better way.” Loyal Opposition leaders protested changing the rules at the last minute before an election was itself unfair. Nominating petitions started to circulate immediately after the City Committee meeting. But the Committee of 70, in a commentary on the voting, said, “the move is fair.” Today, increased political activity by Republicans – even if it is fratricidal – may increase the number of Republicans. Both Dintino and Schmidt indicate they will be happy with that outcome.
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Marking City’s Black History Month Events (Cont. From Page 9) Historical Happenings: 8. Questions in Black History: Lunch & Learn – As part of Historic Germantown’s Lunch & Learn Series, Cliveden of the National Trust explores documents recently uncovered in the Chew Family Papers that reveal historic African-American issues. Visitors decide if the written materials accurately reflect the African American experience of the North. 6401
Germantown Avenue, (215) 848-1777, cliveden.org. 9. FREEDOM WALK: Historic Philadelphia – This moving and thought-provoking walking tour, led by Richard White, brings to light the lesser-known stories and places of the abolitionist movement, and it reveals the three pillars for a true, representative democracy — human independence, moral persuasion and economic selfsufficiency. The guided jour-
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Councilwoman Marion Tasco's Resolution recognizing Feb. 1420 as Black Family Technology Week was approved unanimously by City Council. The resolution also honored Carole I. Smith, former director of the Mayor's Commission On Technology. It reads, in part: “WHEREAS, on Monday, January 4th, 2010, Carole I. Smith, Founder and Executive Director of the Mayor’s Commission on Technology (‘MCOT’) departed this life as a true public servant dedicated to empowering the citizens of Philadelphia through technology; and “WHEREAS, in 1996, Ms. Smith founded MCOT and has received various awards for focusing the City of Philadelphia on the importance of technology in shaping the City’s 21st century economy; and “WHEREAS, Ms. Smith has served three Mayors as Executive Director of MCOT, was the President and CEO of the Workforce 2000 Initiative, and “WHEREAS, in 2006, Carole was selected by the Pennsylvania Commission for Women’s inaugural Role Model Book, ‘Voices’ and was inducted into the 3E Institute’s Educator 500 Program at West Chester University as an entrepreneurial educator and she was inducted into Temple University’s League for Entrepreneurial Women Hall of Fame in 2004 and in 2002 appointed a Fellow at Temple University’s Fox School of Business and serves as an Adjunct Professor at Lincoln University; and “WHEREAS, MCOT, in remembrance of Carole I. Smith, will be coordinating citywide activities for the 11th Anniversary of the Black Family Technology Awareness Week (February 14th-20th); and “WHEREAS, To promote this initiative, MCOT is partnering with the School District of Philadelphia, IBM, Black Data Processing Associates, National Society of Black Engineers, Black Education Advancement Alliance, Team Children, Girls Inc. of Greater Philadelphia & Southern New Jersey, and various local African American operated for and non-profit organizations, to assure that Philadelphians have the technical skills and knowledge necessary to compete in the Digital Age; and “WHEREAS, The purpose of Black Family Technology Awareness Week is to change how African Americans perceive Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (‘STEM’), and recognize that vigilance, education, and exposure are necessary to insure digital equity and that African Americans are able to qualify, compete, and participate in today’s knowledge economy; and “WHEREAS, The purpose of Black Family Technology Awareness Week supports and advances Mayor Nutter’s goal of making Philadelphia the country’s premier education city, by reducing the high school drop out rate and increasing the number of Philadelphians with 4-year college degrees; and “ WHEREAS, Data from the US Department of Commerce NTIA Report entitled "Digital Divide" show that even though all racial groups now own more computers than they did in 2001, Blacks and Hispanics still lag even further behind in the levels of PC ownership and on-line access; and “WHEREAS, During Black Family Technology Awareness Week, events will take place throughout Philadelphia to disseminate information and help African Americans understand the many ways in which technology will continue to have a major impact on how they learn, work, live, and play; as well as understand the contributions they have made thereto. Now, therefore, be it “RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA, That we hereby honor the life and legacy of Carole I. Smith as the Founder and Executive Director of the Mayor’s Commission on Technology and recognize February 14th-20th as the 11th Annual Black Family Technology Awareness Week. “FURTHER RESOLVED, That an Engrossed copy of this Resolution is presented to Mrs. Narissa Wallace and representatives of the Mayor’s Commission on Technology as an expression of the appreciation of this legislative body for her mother’s extraordinary body of work to empower the citizens of Philadelphia.” Introduced by Councilwoman Marian B. Tasco February 4, 2010
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“Banking On Line“ Offers Consumer Poor Protection The smartest criminals in the world today do their stealing on the internet. That’s because they can rob money from small and major businesses with little fear of being caught. According to Peter Radatti, president of locally based CyberSoft Operating Corp., “Identity theft has become a major source of income for internet criminals.” The difficulty is obvious, he notes. “A thief can work with impunity out of South Africa or any third-world nation without fear of being caught and cover their tracks by transmitting to a Dutch-based computer, then to a British-based computer, then over to the United States -- and take an-
other route back.” “Though following the money trial is the only way to catch up with the thieves,” concludes Radatti, “that process can take years.” Radatti, whose firm is one of the oldest Unix-Linux antivirus software companies in the world, laments the fact there is no international law on the books that will allow policing agencies such as Interpol to go after the thieves. That’s why he cautions against using banks on line to do business. “People have their deposits and bills made on line. It’s easy for them,” he notes. “But if someone breaks into the codes and moves out the money in that bank’s cus-
tomer’s account, the bank is not held responsible. The money is transferred out of the account and gone forever. “First, there is no way to tell where the money has gone. It could bounce along a dozen computers in as many countries and be gone in minutes,” cautions Radatti. He said, “On the other hand, dealing with credit cards is a safer way to pay. If your credit numbers were stolen, the credit-card company will make good except for a charge of $50. That is the law.” Radatti himself had one of his credit cards locked up in his vault for a year, and just this month received a call from Alaskan Airlines to verify if he had purchased tickets from Alaska and from Southwest Air by the Giants Baseball Team. “I was dumbfounded, called my credit-card company, which discovered a whole bunch of other transactions in the month.”
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Cyberspace thieves can hack into any computer without its owner knowing his inscriptions have been broken into, Radatti noted. Another way numbers are stolen is by the use of “skimmers,” he adds. “Pull money out of an ATM or use your card to get gas and, unless you can spot the tiny strip, your number is captured and already being used elsewhere. It’s that quick.” The epidemic waves of cyberspace crime have made computer protection an expensive business for City, State and federal governments as well as the banking industry, which is why Radatti recently expanded its market. Radatti’s firm, located at 1958 Butler Pike in Conshohocken, recently formed a working agreement with AhnLab, another international company centered in Asia with corporate headquarters in in Seoul, South Korea.
CITIZENS BANK presented African American Museum in Philadelphia with a $25,000 check for free admissions. Day From left, Dan Fitzpatrick, president and CEO of Citizens Bank in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware; Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter; Henri Moore, senior vice president, public affairs for Citizens Bank; and Ernest Jones, board chairman of the African American Museum.
City Wins Award Mayor Michael A. Nutter has announced Cities of Service and the Rockefeller Foundation have named the City of Philadelphia as a recipient of the first-ever Cities of Service Leadership grant. As one of the 10 winning cities, Philadelphia will receive the $200,000 two-year grants, funded by the Rocke-
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feller Foundation, to hire a Chief Service Officer, dedicated to developing and implementing a citywide plan to increase volunteerism. “As tens of thousands of Philadelphians are hard at work at project sites across the city to celebrate the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., this grant is one more thing to celebrate and is a great boost for service and volunteer efforts in Philadelphia,” said Mayor Michael A. Nutter. “This funding allows us to implement a comprehensive civic engagement plan that will ensure volunteer efforts throughout Philadelphia are focused around our goals for a safer, greener, and better educated city. The grant is a tribute to what our city has already accomplished and we thank Cities of Service and the Rockefeller Foundation.”
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TINA Fitz-Patrick, Nazareth’s CEO, has been named chairperson of Greater N.E. Phila. Chamber of Commerce. She was sworn in this past week.
Elephant (Cont. from Page 15) to attend almost every event he is invited to have endeared him to the public. He now, however, has the daunting task of defining himself to a much more-diverse audience than what he’s used to in the Southeast. People in the “T” want a candidate with fiscally conservative credentials and business acumen. Commissioner Cawley is a politician
City Hall (Cont. from Page 15) AMARO, JR., the general manager of the Phillies; the 1960 Eagles, RICK NYDICK, the 2009 Villanova
PLEASE, Call (215) 546TIPS. His Mom, JUDGE JACKIE FRAZIER-LYDE, my lovely wife, wants to thanks all of you too!” God Bless! SNOOPER SCOOPER: Chief, I must do this one before I forget it. A few weeks ago I mentioned I spotted HON. GERALD KOSINSKI, Municipal Court Judge, as he was going into The Criminal Justice Center. You may recall I told all of you he was carrying something big and I didn’t know what it was at that time. Guess what Chief? I found out The Judge was really hiding something, all right: It was HIS LUNCH. Yeah, this Judge can eat you out of ‘house and home’, and get this, he could probably eat your house and home too. One thing I did learn about
to the core. He’s a good one with the right stuff; but can he convince a Central Pennsylvania crowd? It’s something he needs to work on. If his past is any indication, he will be just fine. In other news, word on the street is that attorney MARC COLLAZZO will have a clear ride in the GOP primary to face freshman Democrat BRENDAN BOYLE for the State House’s 170th Dist. Trunk Man hears STEWART
LONDON exited the race upon prodding from Party leaders. The Philly GOP has selected fireman and local bar owner BRIAN HAUGHTON as its candidate to face ALLYSON SCHWARTZ in the 13th Congressional Dist. All Philly ward leaders in the district voted for Haughton, with the exception of the PHIL IN65th’s NAMORATO, who voted for DR. DAMIAN DA-
CHOWSKI, and the 57th’s DENNY O’BRIEN, who abstained. The same evening, the Montgomery Co. GOP chose DEE ADCOCK as its candidate for the same office. It looks like Party “leaders” in each county are attempting a repeat of 2004, when Schwartz benefited from the inability of Montco and Philly to play nice. Upon the announcement of the endorsements, Dr. Dachowski gracefully exited the race.
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removal. When he was Mayor, John Street got called some names that I could never repeat in this space due to snow removal issues. By now, he probably would have needed to borrow a couple of Secret Service guys from President Barack Obama for leaving so many streets covered in snow and ice. But the majority of city residents seem to be giving you a pass, Mr. Mayor. On the one hand, that’s good because it shows that we can be a patient lot. But on the other hand, it would be a good idea not to squander that good will by leaving the streets that messed up. Besides, according to some of the weather prognosticators, we’re probably going to get hit by another snowstorm any minute now. Might want to get prepared….
men’s basketball, football and women’s cross-country team and the Penn State women’s volleyball team. Longtime secretary of the association LARRY LITWIN was Master of Ceremonies.
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AT 7TH POLICE DIST. Advisory Council’s annual holiday dinner for Police and Firefighters, Sgt. Jeff Hickson is served by Sister Theresa of Nazareth Hospital, secretary of PDAC; Congresswoman Allyson Schwartz; and Izzy Ezersky, representing Greater N.E. Phila. Chamber of Commerce. Conroy Caterers provided all the hot food served.
(Cont. from Page 15) old and is made up of narrow streets, some of them cobblestoned. When you put cars and snow on those narrow streets, snow plows are going to have their work cut out for them. There’s also a money issue. It costs more than a few million dollars to clear away snow, especially more than 70 inches of it. In fact, there are some states that are digging into their snow removal budgets for next year to treat their roads and winter still has a few weeks left in it. When you have a city in as bad financial shape as Philadelphia is, cleaning roads doesn’t take top priority. But Philadelphians are a group not known for their patience when it comes to snow
this Judge, he happens to be one of the nicest, yeah! SNOOPER’S “ALERT”: To all you SCOFFLAWS, this one is for you, and you had better pay attention. HON. VINCE FENERTY, C.E.O. PARKING AUTHORITY, stated, “To all those who would scoff at the law, let me tell you, ‘WE ARE COMING AFTER YOU, AND I CAN TELL YOU WE WILL GET ALL OF YOU, AND YOU WILL PAY’.” I can tell you Chief, FENERTY really means business. He is sick and tired of all those who snub their noses at all THE TICKETS they have, and won’t pay for. These add up to more than One and a Half Million Dollars. BE WARNED, they are coming for you right now. Better call THEM! Remember this – THE SNOOPER has warned all you
“SCOFFLAWS”. Next! SNOOPER’S POLITICAL POLL: Yes, I know it’s a little bit early, but since it is a very important RACE coming up, I took this special POLL. I called over 100 Republican voters, Philadelphia area only. Chief, here’s the actual breakdown of what happened. Question: As a Republican voter, who would you VOTE for in the upcoming GOVERNOR’S RACE? Boss, without any hesitation, 54 told me they would actually vote for HON. TOM CORBETT. Many of those I asked were very upset with HON. JIM GERLACH for pulling out of this race, though. I then asked, who would they like for LT. GOVERNOR? Surprise, Surprise; many suggested they would go for HON. JONATHAN SAIDEL (A Democrat).
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ON BEHALF OF Sheriff’s Office, Wanda Davis, left above, presents certificate of appreciation to Dr. Samuel Quartey. This podiatrist had collected vitally needed footwear for homeless Philadelphians as part of holiday giving drive.
DEPUTY SHERIFF CONSTANCE Little presents Dr. Youssef Kabbani and his wife Karen, owners of the Foot n Ankle Center at 2516 Germantown Avenue award. Joining them are Sheriff’s administrative staffers Catherine Hicks, Rev. John Roberts, Paris Washington, Wanda Davis and former State Rep. Harold James.
FORMER State Rep. Harold James presents award on behalf of State Rep. W. Curtis Thomas to Dr. Youssef Kabbani.
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tine’s Day ever. SNOOPER’S MAN OF THE WEEK: Oh yeah, none other than my man – SMOKING JOE FRAZIER. How many of you saw him on “AMERICA’S MOST WANTED” TV show? “The Champ” was on, to talk about the brutal murder of his GRANDSON with our good friend JOHN WALSH. I spoke with “Big Pete” LYDE, who’s a big man at LOCAL 332 - Laborers Union. He told me we got one of them but, as was I was told, “There is still one more scumbag who killed my Son. This was a senseless murder. There is a $10,000 dollar reward for any and all information regarding this case. “BIG PETE” tells me, “Yes, we’re still looking for the other, quite possibly ‘the shooter’.
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(Cont. from Page 15) NELLY, PAULETE HESS, PATTY McDERMOTT, MARIA and CLAIRE, and was very sad to hear of Judge Glancey’s death. This young lady told me she really enjoyed working for The Municipal Court, because “WE WERE ALL FAMILY.” Great! SNOOPER’S ‘Doubleheader’: What a GREAT JOB done by both Pennsylvania and Philadelphia during the recent record-breaking SNOWSTORM. The Governor, HON. EDWARD G. RENDELL, and the Mayor, HON. MICHAEL NUTTER, both deserve a lot of credit for the tremendous job done by all of them and all their pro-
fessionals, who worked tirelessly to keep all of us SAFE while driving the highways and byways of our STATE and CITY. Yes, I am so proud of both of them, because, they stayed on top of this storm, from ‘the get-go’. SNOOPER’S SPECIAL NEWS: How about our Mayor, HON. MICHAEL NUTTER, and his VALENTINE DAY gift to all of us here in PHILADELPHIA. Who can forget the words “SPREAD THE LOVE”? I must admit, he caught me by surprise too. The best gift was the FREE PARKING at all the City’s parking meters. Will we ever see this again? I must also thank HON. VINCE FENERTY, C.E.O. of The Parking Authority. Yes, I must let them all know it was the best Valen-
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State Rep. Angel Cruz, who has unanimously been endorsed by the Democratic Ward leaders of his District to lead the Party in the Democratic primary for the 180th House Dist., last week released a Puerto Rican & Latino Community Directory Resources that will be distributed free. The veteran legislator said, “I appreciate the unanimous support because it reaffirms that the work so far I’ve done for my people of Dist. 180 is seen in the community.” At a press conference, the Representative indicated this directory he has made available contains information from most organizations that provide community service in Philadelphia. The same is written in Spanish and English and contains phone numbers, address and the services they offer. Cruz, who was accompanied by Guillermina Ortiz, Karla Sainz and Adam Trayton, explained, “The community needs to be informed about the services provided by organizations. For that reason the directory is created for the benefit of the community. It is free and anyone can get it in my district office and later will be sent to organizations.”
STATE REP. ANGEL CRUZ service organizations. He added he will continue working for their community to continue the progress of all in Philadelphia “to do my work in the Capitol in Harris-
displays bilingual directory of burg with the same intensity that I’ve been doing over the past years.” His District office is located on 2749 N. 5th Street.
AFL-CIO Leaders Conference
AFL-CIO Secretary-Treasurer Liz Shuler greets Pat Eiding, Janet Ryder and members of Phila. Building Trades at 2010 Philadelphia Council AFL-CIO Leadership Conference.
Stack Honors Students On Presidents' Day State Sen. Mike Stack honored 14 local students this week for their award-winning speeches and posters depicting their favorite president during a breakfast ceremony. The students were selected from hundreds of entries in the second annual “State Sen. Mike Stack’s Presidential Idol Arts Contest.” “This is a fun and creative way for students to celebrate a holiday that honors our nation’s leaders,” Stack said. “These talented youngsters have each demonstrated what they’ve learned in the classroom in a unique way. I’m so impressed with their enthusiasm in this contest.” The winners and their families were treated to breakfast and received a certificate of achievement and a $100 savings bond. The event also included a Presentation of the Colors from the Veteran Guard, Third Regiment Infantry N.G.P. and the Pledge of Allegiance, led by Col. Siegfried Honig, commander of the Veteran Guard and president of the Philadelphia Flag Day Association. “State Sen. Mike Stack’s Presidential Idol Arts Contest” was open to all students in grades K-12 in the 5th Senatorial Dist. and co-sponsored by the Philadelphia Flag Day Association. Students in grades K-8 submitted posters depicting their “Presidential Idol,” a theme based on the
popular TV singing competition “American Idol.” High school students gave a 2minute presentation on the presidency at a contest last month. Winners: • Kindergarten: Angelica R. Lopez, Samuel Paley Early Learning Center • Grade 1: Edward Kahn, Resurrection of Our Lord School • Grade 2: Marko Doroch, Anne Frank Elementary School • Grade 3: Isabella Trinacria, Saint Anselm School • Grade 4: Angel Murray, Tacony Academy Charter School • Grade 5: Jose Hernandez, James Sullivan Elementary
School • Grade 6 (tie): Kiersten Grabon, MaST Community Charter School • Grade 6 (tie): Samantha D’Alfonso Saint Christopher School • Grade 7: Nick Keddie, Philadelphia Academy Charter School • Grade 8: William Nelson, Christ the King School • Grade 9: Stephanie Poper, Franklin Towne Charter High School • Grade 10: Claudia McManus, Franklin Towne Charter High School • Grade 11: Robert Gibbs, Franklin Towne Charter High School • Grade 12: Will Crankshaw, Franklin Towne Charter High School
KINDERGARTEN winner in State Sen. Mike Stack's President's Contest was Angelica R. Lopez of Samuel Paley ELC, who is all smiles in this pic. Photo by Harry Leech
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Candidates Need To File With City With a strong bit of advice to those planning legislative runs for General Assembly seats in both chambers, challengers as well as incumbents, City Commission Chair Margaret Tartaglione says they need to file copies of their candidate authorization and political-committee registration and expense reports with the County Election Commission in which they reside. It is not sufficient just to file in Harrisburg. The lack of filings as of press time indicates many may be unaware of the law that mandates this local filing. Missing out could lead to a successful challenge of petitions. Nominating petitions began being circulated Tuesday and will be available until Mar. 9, which is the last day for their circulation. Those petitions must be submitted to the Pennsylvania Dept. of State by Mar. 10. Candidates who have filed petitions may find they have decided to opt out of the campaigns and can do so by filing a withdrawal petition. This includes those seeking committee seats in the wards in both Republican and Democratic parties.
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DEMOCRATIC 5th Ward Leader Mike Boyle was glad to support State Rep. Mike O’Brien for reHAPPY COUPLES at robing ceremony and ensuing festivities were, from left, Judge & Mrs. Joseph Waters and Mr. election as his petition campaign was being organPhoto by Karen Buchanan ized. & Mrs. Bob Dellavella.
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DEBUTING works of art dedicated to histories of Blacks and Jews is collection put together at Vivant Art Collection, 60 N. 2nd Street. From left are Scott Aronow, Darisha Miller, Kory Grushka (co-founder of Idea Coalition), Seth Williams and Florcy Morisset (Gallery owner and chair of Photo by Harry Leech Idea Coalition’s Arts Initiative).
IN SHOW of unity, Democratic 2nd Ward Leader Ed Nesmith led people know he’ll be backing State Rep. Mike O’Brien’s reelection campaign. Photo by Karen Buchanan
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GREATER PHILA. Chamber of Commerce held its annual Mayoral Luncheon with, in attendance, from left, Comcast Chairman Ralph Roberts, Mayor Michael Nutter and Chamber President David L. Cohen, who announced ATTENDING mayoral luncheon were student winners of Gus Amsterdam former State Sen. Joe Loeper, State Rep. Jim Roebuck and Jerry Johnson. Scholarships.
TOM CONTI, managing partner of Price Waterhouse Coopers, and Rosemary Turner, COO of UPS, were among business leaders attending annual Mayoral Luncheon.
CITY COUNCIL members Bill Greenlee and Marian Tasco listened to Mayor Nutter’s address to business community.
AUCTION-BUILDING MATERIALS AND REAL ESTATE WED., FEBRUARY 24, 10 AM AT CHAMBER luncheon were City Managing Director Camille Barnett and Rev. Bonnie Carmada of Salvation Army.
DISCUSSING Mayor Nutter’s efforts in snow removal, from left, are former State Sen.Connie Williams, City Managing Director Camille Barnett, and Philadelphia Art Museum COO Gail Harrity Photos byBonnie Squires .
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Len Lear Blue at The Bellevue in March, 2001. Albert, who has been a martial artist for the last 18 years, obviously needs new challenges the way Allen Iverson needs to keep taking jump shots. In 2006 Paris opened Mantra, an Asian fusion restaurant/lounge at 122 S. 18th Street. At the time, Al explained to me, “I was raised Catholic, but I adhere to many of the precepts of Buddhism, and I believe Italians and Asians share many cultural characteristics. We share a zest for life, a strong family protocol where the elderly are cherished, and an embrace of tradition. I think my
grandmother would have appreciated my having an Asian restaurant because her maiden name was Pilotta, which in Italian means ‘rice picker.’” Mantra lasted two years. Al then ran a tiny South Philly restaurant for as long as it takes to finish a cup of coffee, and then late last year Paris became head chef at his zillionth restaurant, Public House at 2 Logan Square (just off 18th & Arch Streets), which was opened early in 2005 by a quartet of local 30something entrepreneurs. Formerly the home of Dock Street Brewery, it offers a modern-meets-traditional décor, an American comfort food menu and a 77-foot-long granite bar that is usually a hotbed for hotties, especially during Happy Hour and when there’s a big game on the huge HDTV plasma TV screens. Typical appetizers are Buffalo wings ($9), loaded nachos ($9) and steakhouse chili ($8); typical entrees are roast chicken with a honey-cider glaze ($16), St. Louis barbecued ribs ($22 for full rack)
and Carolina fish and chips ($19). There are also lots of salads ($5 to $16) and sandwiches ($10 to $20) to choose from. Public House often features DJs and live entertainment. The bar offers over 35 beers, 18 wines and 12 signature cocktails. They can seat up to 180 in the massive dining room and 30 at the bar. When we ate recently at Public House, an invited group of writers were treated
to a buffet. Everything we tasted, especially the crab, corn and chimay chowder ($7) and the thick-cut grilled ribeye with a hot garlic butter baste ($22), was quite tasty, but nothing was close to being hot enough. I have to assume this is not ordinarily the case with people ordering off the menu; at least, I hope not. If you’re a fan of the great movie Casablanca, then you (Cont. Page 28)
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by Len Lear Philadelphia is now bursting with chefs who feature pedigrees from the world’s most prestigious culinary schools, but not many can trump homegrown product Albert Paris, 52, who grew up in a typical South Philadelphia Italian neighborhood (even today he lives at 10th & Dickinson Streets), where cooking was almost as instinctive as breathing. (If you’re wondering why his last name does not end in a vowel, it’s because one of his forebears Americanized his name, which he believes was originally Parisi.) “My wonderful Neapolitan grandmother would take me into the kitchen and teach me her cooking secrets,” said Al. “I loved cooking from then on. I started out washing dishes at the age of 12 in a neighborhood restaurant, and I just soaked up everything I could from the chefs. As a result, I was made sous chef at Lily’s in New Market, although I was only 18 at the time.”
Paris’ reputation grew as quickly as tomatoes in Tuscany. He moved to San Francisco, where he soon became sous chef at famed Cafe Riggio and later became executive chef at the exclusive San Francisco Tennis Club. Eventually he moved to Napa Valley, where he was named executive chef at the spectacular La Belle Helene Restaurant and then at the Cain Cellars Winery. He soon moved back to San Francisco, where he ran two Italian restaurants. You may have concluded by now the one thing Paris cannot do is stay at one job for too long. He finally got homesick enough to move back to Philly, where he became executive chef at two very hot properties at the time — first Marabella’s and then Pomodoro. Of course he moved on, and in 1993 became a chef/partner at Circa, which was at 16th & Walnut Streets for 10 years. It will probably not surprise you that he moved on to other restaurants — Rococo in Old City, then City Grille on City Line Avenue, then Guru on South Street, and then Zanzibar
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Canvassing! SEPTA Beat The Snow Guv Visits VA Hospital
SEEN canvassing along 54th Ward is Republican Ward Leader Bill Pettigrew. This is scene that is being duplicated around city as nominating petitions are being circulated by Democratic and Republican office holders and committee people.
GOV. ED RENDELL converses with veteran Raymond Berryann, 84, at Phila. VA Medical Center’s “Salute to Veterans” event. SEPTA had to dig out its trains and tracks to insure it could keep its subway and El trains running through the past two storms we’ve had. It’s obvious they did the job well.
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(Cont. From Page 27) will recall what Humphrey Bogart said to his great love, Ingrid Bergman, when the two of them were forced to part, probably forever. He said, “We’ll always have Paris” (where they had spent time together). Based on his
peripatetic background, however, I don’t think any restaurant owner will ever be able to say, “We’ll always have (Al) Paris.” For more information about Public House, call (215) 587-9040 or visit www.publichousephilly.com.
RENDELL delivers brief speech to patients and staff at PVAMC. Afterwards, the Governor greeted and handed out pieces of cake to those in attendance.
ways protecting and creating jobs for the working people of Pennsylvania. Millions of working families across Pennsylvania have benefited from Congressman Murtha’s leadership and service on their behalf. Congressman Murtha understood that government has an active role to play in helping create the right conditions for job growth and economic prosperity for Labor. Congressman Chaka Fattah noted,“ On a personal level, he was my friend, and when I was new to Congress he took me under his wing. His advice and wisdom was invaluable as I was developing the GEAR UP college-readiness program for students in high-poverty public schools. He helped me as a young member in the Congressional minority to steer GEAR UP program to enactment.” Auditor General Jack Wagner said, “I have supported Jack Murtha since I was a student in college, attending IUP on the GI Bill, and he was the
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first Vietnam veteran running for Congress. Jack Murtha will be remembered as a towering figure in modern Pennsylvania politics. His concern and support in Congress for veterans was second to none, and he never forgot where he came from.” Noting Murtha’s passing, Gov. Edward G. Rendell said all Pennsylvanians should be sad at the loss of this “uberCongressman. Pennsylvania has lost one of its greatest citizens. Congressman Murtha impacted the entire state, not just his Congressional District, in ways almost no individual has. He did so much for so many of us throughout the Commonwealth.“ Murtha served in the Pennsylvania House in Harrisburg from 1969 until he was elected to Congress in a special election in 1974. In 1990, he retired from the Marine Reserves as a colonel. He served in Vietnam, where he earned the Bronze Star and two Purple Hearts. Mayor Michael A. Nutter said, “He was a true American patriot who cared passionately about the United States of America, and in particular about our men and women in uniform. Though he did not technically represent Philadelphia, I worked with Rep. Murtha on a number of occasions, as he cared deeply about this city and our citizens.”
Public Hearing Notice The Committee on Rules of the Council of the City of Philadelphia will hold a Public Hearing Tuesday, February 23, 2010, at 10:00 AM, in Room 400, City Hall, to hear testimony on the following items: 100003
An Ordinance to amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Marsden Street, Friendship Street, Keystone Street, and Tyson Avenue.
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An Ordinance amending Section 14-1638, entitled “Central Delaware Riverfront Overlay District,” by establishing no height limit and by making technical changes, all under certain terms and conditions.
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Pennsylvania’s working families lost a very good friend and a key supporter with the passing of Democratic Congressman Jack Murtha. Congressman Bob Brady remembers him well as a true friend and mentor, crediting Murtha with helping him bring “hundreds of millions of dollars to the city of Philadelphia.” Brady noted, “Murtha’s influence and help to Philadelphia was immeasurable. He made an immense contribution to the Port of Philadelphia by having the Defense Dept. name Philadelphia as a ‘Strategic Military Port’, which permits all elements of the military to make their overseas shipment at Port facilities.” Bill George, president of the Pennsylvania AFL-CIO, said, “Congressman Murtha understood the struggles and challenges that working people face in creating a better life for their families and communities. His priorities were al-
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Immediately following the public hearing, a meeting of the Committee on Rules, open to the public, will be held to consider the action to be taken on the above listed items. Copies of the foregoing items are available in the Office of the Chief Clerk of the Council, Room 402, City Hall. Michael A. Decker Chief Clerk
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Sealed proposals will be received by the School Reform Commission at the School Administration Building located at 440 North Broad St., 3rd Floor, Office of Capital Programs, Philadelphia, PA 19130-4015,until 2:00 P.M., on Tuesday, March 2, 2010. A non-refundable fee for each set of bid documents is as scheduled. The School District will only accept bids from companies that have been placed on its current Pre Qualified Contractors List as shown at psit.org. All School District Project require MBE/WBE participation as shown in the specifications. BUDGET FEE B-021 C of 2009/10 Electrical Contract Prince Hall ES $185,000.00 $100.00 Emergency Generator & Emergency Lighting 6101 N. Gratz Street *A pre-bid conference and site tour will be held at the project location, on February 12, 2010 at 12:00 p.m.
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