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We Are Upbeat, But Crime Still Worries Us A new poll from The Pew Charitable Trusts’ Philadelphia Research Initiative shows Philadelphians are optimistic about their city’s prospects even though many of them have suffered personally as a result of the economic downturn of the past 18 months. One factor in their generally upbeat view appears to be a somewhat-diminished worry about crime, although crime still
outranks all other concerns about the city. As part of this annual benchmark survey, Philadelphians were asked to name the “one or two things they like least” about living in the city. This year, there was a 10 percentage-point drop in the number of people mentioning crime. The same trend was apparent when people who said they would like to move out of the city were asked why. For them, there was a 12 per-
centage-point drop in the crime mentions this year. Those attitudes are consistent with crime statistics; the number of major crimes in the city declined significantly in the past year. The overall mood of the city, while more positive than negative, is not as rosy as it was last January during the weeks leading up to the inauguration of Barack Obama. But it is more upbeat than it was
last April, when the Philadelphia Research Initiative conducted a poll during the City’s budget crisis. When Philadelphians are asked whether the city is headed in the right direction or has gone off on the wrong track, they choose the former by a margin of 41% to 34%. That’s down slightly from a year ago, when the margin was 46% to 37% in (Cont. Page 2)
Butkovitz Urges SEPTA To Curb Student Passes City Controller Alan Butkovitz is urging SEPTA to restrict the free student TransPass to 4:30 p.m., to help reduce the risk of youth violence. He believes that would have reduced the number of youths who rampaged through the Gallery last week. Currently, students with the TransPass have free unlimited travel on SEPTA’s subway and bus lines until 7 p.m. An audit by Butkovitz of Subway Safety found violence spikes between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m., when students are dismissed from school. In a letter sent to Joseph Casey, It may shock the conscience of our SEPTA’s general manager, and prereaders to learn this week’s Health sented at a press conference TuesCare Summit is gearing up to be little day, Butkovitz said, “My office more than a battle of buzzwords, biconducted an audit of SEPTA’s subpartisan bickering, and backroom way security system – which found brokering. To your doctor, it is a that the free distribution of Student joke. TransPasses heightened the risk of Why? Imagine a legal reform that youth violence could and would summit with no lawyers. Or, an occur – both on and off the transit armed forces hearing without a single system.” soldier. Perhaps a banker-less budget For any student who participates debate. in an after-school activity, a special While lawyers will have a plenti(Cont. Page 2) (Cont. Page 2)
Roxborough Split Asunder Over 194th
Summit Excludes Doctors In Some House Races, Three Makes A Crowd
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ALL SMILES at record crowd of 500 who turned out for his campaign kickoff campaign for 194th Legislative seat is Bill Morris, center, flanked by Dan Pellicciotti and John Fenton.
by Joe Shaheeli Whatever the cause, Roxborough and Manayunk are going through a political upheaval. Some say Rep. Katherine Manderino sensed the political frustration of potential challengers who had decided they would no longer quietly endure her long tenure of the 194th Legislative Dist. seat, forcing her into a tough campaign. Others suggest she was nagged by the fact it was time for her to pursue another career. No matter, her decision not to seek another term has opened up a battleground for Democratic voters (Cont. Page 17)
by Tony West Philadelphia's 28 House and seven Senatorial seats in the General Assembly are projected to see the bulk of their incumbents return in November. That's the call, since "all politics is local" and the most local of all are the House and Senate seats. They are almost impervious to the coattails, or lack of same, attached to Washington and global issues. Bill O’Reilly and Keith Olbermann won’t be riling up their voters. All the same, with additional candidates popping up each week, several races will be fiercely challenged. MAYOR’S OFFICE Of Education opened PhillyGoes2College Office in Most contentious is the 194th Dist. Room 115, City Hall. This innovative office, which costs taxpayers nothin Lower Merion Township and ing, will aid young graduates and adults find out how they can go to colWest and Northwest Philadelphia, lege. Inaugurating with Mayor Michael Nutter are, from left, State Sen. where five candidates from RoxborVincent Hughes, Council Education Committee Chair Jannie Blackwell, (Cont. Page 2) State Sen. Shirley Kitchen and CCP President Dr. Stephen Curtis.
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(Cont. From Page 1) sticker can be placed on that student’s TransPass to allow them free access to SEPTA’s transit system until 7 p.m, according to Butkovitz. SEPTA General Mgr. Joseph Casey advised Butkovitz, “SEPTA respectively disagrees there is any correlation between the issuance of TransPasses and the incident involving approximately 150 students who rampaged last week.” Casey indicated more than 57,000 TransPasses are issued to Philadelphia students each week, and that since the switch from tokens, student attendance has climbed, truancy has decreased and juvenile crime on SEPTA property has decreased by early 50%. “Though SEPTA has the technical capability to restrict the passes,” said Casey, “your recommendation to place time limitations on when these passes can be used will need to be discussed with the School District, which administers the program and has the sole right and responsibility to make those determinations.” Butkovitz is sticking to his belief the TransPasses need to be curbed. Along with restricting the use and providing special passes for after school activities, Butkovitz also recommends: Fast-track development and implementation of SEPTA smart card TransPasses that restrict free travel by students to home and school destinations only. Explore the creation and/or installation of deactivation software in future smart card TransPasses that will prohibit free use of the TransPass on any day the student is absent from school. “These recommendations, many of which are cost-sensible, should help avert future violent and destructive incidents by students on the SEPTA transit system or in key business districts throughout the city,” said Butkovitz.
Crime Remains Major Worry For Citizens (Cont. From Page 1) favor of “right direction,” but up substantially from April, when only 34% selected “right direction” and 47% chose “wrong track.” Residents also give the city the same high ratings as a place to live as they did in 2009. The current outlook is striking, given how hard city residents have been hit by
both the recession and the “jobless recovery” that has followed. The economic numbers are grim: Only one-third of city residents describe their financial situation as either “excellent,” or “good,” 40 percent say “fair,” and fully onequarter of Philadelphians say they are in “poor” financial shape. Two out of three Philadel-
phians are at least “somewhat” concerned about maintaining their standard of living; one-quarter are “very” concerned. Nearly two out of three Philadelphians describe the “lack of job opportunities” as a “very serious” problem in their neighborhoods. In one particularly significant finding, 49% of those questioned responded in the
affirmative when asked: “Over the past 12 months, has there been a time when you or someone in your household has been without a job and looking for work, or not?” One of the most noteworthy findings of the Philadelphia Research Initiative’s first benchmark poll, conducted in January 2009, was how worried Philadelphians
were about crime. At that time, nearly two-thirds (64%) said crime was a serious problem in their neighborhoods; almost half mentioned it when asked to name the one or two things they liked least about living in Philadelphia; and over a third of those who said they’d like to move out cited it as the prime reason for their unhappiness.
Dem Challengers Increase House Contests (Cont. From Page 1) ough – Democrats Lou Agre, Josh Cohen, Pam DeLissio, Bill Morris and Keith Newman – are vying to succeed retiring State Rep. Kathy Manderino. (See our story on Page 1.) Elsewhere, two other House Districts have erupted into three-way races, while a third is teetering on the brink. Such contests are inherently volatile and unpredictable, especially in off-year primary elections. That’s because turnout may be as low as 6,000. When as little as 34% can, in theory, carry a three-way race, it may only take a couple of thousand votes to win. To sharpen the fray, all three of these seats are held by firsttermers. Evidently, it is unclear to some in these communities that the incumbents have consolidated their power yet. In the 186th Dist. that spans
No Doctor (Cont. From Page 1) ful presence during Thursday’s summit, doctors are asked to call out sick. Not a single physician has been invited to participate, signaling both the White House and the Congress’s commitment to put personal-injury lawyers first and patients last. They are proceeding in that fashion because doctors, by their silence during this year-plus debate, have given them permission to do so. Trial lawyers have spoken up time and again, and Washington is bowing the knee. By not reacting, doctors are putting their patients at risk.
South and Southwest Philadelphia, freshman State Rep. Kenyatta Johnson is beset by two challengers. Dyheim Watson, a pastor of New Life Christian Fellowship Church, tried to take a shot at then-incumbent State Rep. Harold James in 2008 but his nominating petitions were disqualified, leaving Johnson alone to do the honors. Expect Watson to be savvier and more disciplined this time around. The 30-yearold executive director of Young Black Minds, Inc. is married, with three children. Tim Hannah, a veteran campaigner with deep roots in Point Breeze, is raising money for Haiti with a simultaneous birthday party and campaign announcement this Saturday at Landreth Venture Community Room, 1201 S. 23rd Street, 4-8 p.m. First-termer State Rep. Mike O’Brien in the 175th Dist., which sprawls along the Delaware River from South Philadelphia through Center City and the River Wards, was already facing one challenger, in the form of Daryl La Fountain. Now a fellow South Philadelphian of his, Pete Fiorentino of Queen Village, has joined the contest. He has laid out a theme of making his District, much of which is buffeted by development and gentrification, livable for families. Along with his wife, baby girl, family members and supporters, he will start a three-month “Door-to-Door Tour” topped off with “Coffee and Cannoli” gatherings at a neighbor’s home. “I am determined to meet every registered Democrat in the district before the primary. Our ‘Door-to-Door Tour’ is a great opportunity to
meet more voters,” Fiorentino said. Fiorentino has a weekly radio show on 1360AM, “This Week – Philadelphia”. He is also committed to helping the aging as he has a significant background in senior services. He cites jobs and health care as vital issues for his community. In addition to his two post-graduate degrees, Fiorentino is proud to have studied directly under Vice President Joe Biden during law school. Whomever Councilwoman Jannie Blackwell throws her support to in the 190th Dist., which straddles West and North Philadelphia, would have a strong edge as a challenger to freshman State Rep. Vanessa Lowery Brown. Attorney Sharif Street has been campaigning rigorously in that District, often seen in the company of the Councilwoman. Tommy Blackwell, whose flawed petitions caused him to lose the seat in 2008, has indicated he wants to run, but hasn't communicated that effectively with the good Councilwoman. She won't make a decision on whom she is supporting until the final nominating petitions are in and the deadline for withdrawal is over. But she is reportedly leaning toward Street. Fairmount attorney Chris Rooney formally announced his candidacy for the 195th House Dist. He will be taking on the senior State Representative in Harrisburg, Frank Oliver, who has 37 years of service under his belt. “For too long, the State Capitol has been too friendly to corporate lobbyists and Harrisburg insiders,” Rooney said. “Our District deserves a repre-
sentative who will fight for them and not for special interests.” His platform focuses on job creation, access to quality education and preserving our environment. He also promises to support measures to bring marriage equality and universal health care to the Commonwealth. “I’m looking forward to meeting more of my neighbors and to a vigorous exchange of ideas in the coming weeks and months,” Rooney said. Rooney is the son of a nurse and a nonprofit executive who taught him early on the importance of serving others and giving back to the community. His father died when Rooney was only 12, forcing him to learn hard lessons about growing up in a one-parent home. Working since the age of 15, Rooney has held jobs as varied as supermarket cashier, research assistant, dishwasher, camp counselor and nonprofit executive. He is an alumnus of the University of Pennsylvania and Temple University’s Beasley School of Law. In two other Districts, incumbents have announced they’ll stand for reelection without opposition. State Rep. Angel Cruz is seeking another two year term for his 180th House seat in North Philadelphia. He received the endorsement of the majority of the ward leaders in his caucus. Not voting, however – because he had not been notified of the caucus – was 19th Ward Leader Carlos Matos. “As far as I know, according to Party rules the chairman of the caucus had the responsibility to invite all the
ward leaders. The 19th Ward was not notified. So there was not a unanimous vote as far as I am concerned, as was reported in the Public Record,” Matos said. Last Saturday, another freshman, State Rep. Brendan Boyle, made it official he intends to serve another term. In 2008, Boyle became the first Democrat ever elected to the 170th House Dist., which is based in Northeast Philadelphia and includes parts of Montgomery Co. President Barack Obama narrowly carried the 170th House Dist., while Boyle defeated Republican Matt Taubenberger by 20 points. No one has expressed a wish to test Boyle in the May 18 primary. In office, Boyle has already made a difference. In October, Boyle's bill to provide a full survivors benefit to the families of fallen police officers and firefighters became law. "The families of police officers or firefighters who are killed in the line of duty deserve to be supported," said Boyle. Boyle's bill to reform the State's broken parole system passed the House Judiciary Committee in June and his bill to modernize the State's insurance laws passed the State House in July. For his next term, Boyle pledges to continue fighting to make higher education more affordable, to lower the cost of prescription drugs, and to improve efficiency in government. In his 2008 race, Boyle enjoyed the support of the Philadelphia Fraternal Order of Police, Philadelphia Fire Fighters, Philadelphia Teachers, most labor unions and the Chamber of Commerce.
REPUBLICAN COUNSEL Michael Meehan beams at unanimous vote Republican nominees received for this primary’s races. A. Feldman, 2nd; Annette W. Epps, 4th, and Rashea Harmon, 8th. For the State House, endorsed are incumbent State Rep. Dennis M. O’Brien, 169th; Marc D. Collazzo, 170th; incumbent State Rep. John M. Perzel, 172th; Louis S. Schwartz, 175th; Incumbent State Rep. John J. Taylor, 177th; Matthew S.
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Unlike past State legislative elections, the Republican City Committee is not giving Democrat legislators as many free rides as it had in the past. This May primary will find Republicans have endorsed and will file, as of press time, candidates for four Congressional seats, three for State Senate seats and 18 for State House Seats. According to Republican City Committee sources, “the Party is still looking, it has applicants, but it’s looking for the best.” Still without Republican challengers are the 173rd, 174th, 181st, 182nd, 185th, 192nd, 198th and 202nd Legislative seats. Four Congressional seats have candidates. They are Pia Varma in the 1st; Rick Hellberg in the 2nd; Mike Fitzpatrick in the 8th; and Brian P. Haughton in the 13th. For the State Senate, the City GOP has endorsed Gary
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Philadelphia could have a favorite son in the Democrat primary for Governor if he raises “about $4 million.” That’s his estimation, according to those close to him, to wage a fight sufficient to become the Democrat nominee for Governor. In his first public announcement, Williams said he was seeking the nomination as a centrist. He had raised nearly $2 million in campaign contributions in less than a month. Williams, son of the late State Sen. Hardy Williams, enters the campaign with deep Philadelphia political roots and a solid base of support in the Southeast. He needs to earn name recognition in the rest of the state. In the meantime, he’ll be doing what many think “unthinkable”, running in two slots on the voting machines. He intends to run for renomination for his State Senate seat ... just in case. He is powerful enough, has Party support and is well liked, so hat can easily happen as he concentrates on the gubernatorial run. Look for him to pull out if the financial numbers don’t equal his need to get out the vote numbers.
STATE SEN. Anthony Williams leads procession of W. Phila. elected officials into arena packed with enthusiastic Democrats to kickoff his and their cmapaigns.
POLITICALLY ACTIVE fellows flocked to YMCA to keep abreast of events, among them, from left, Jeffrey Hart, Jim Grant and State Rep. Kenyatta Johnson.
Restaurateurs Endorse Wagner For Governor Auditor General Jack Wagner was endorsed by the Pennsylvania Restaurant Association, who said, “Jack has a
well-established record in public service and what it takes to navigate our state through the difficult waters ahead.” Did you know there are more than 7,000 restaurants and foodservice establishments in Pennsylvania that employ more than 470,000 people? It's a weighty endorsement, though it doesn't come with a free ticket for meals at the restaurants belonging to the association.
Casey Honors Tucker US Sen. Bob Casey hosted a tribute honoring the late, famous C. DeLores Tucker in (Cont. Page 6)
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(Cont. From Page 4) commemoration of Black History Month this week. The Senator’s events included delivering a floor statement; convening a symposium with panelists including Congresswoman Diane E. Watson,former Senator Harris Wofford, Ofield Dukes and Paul E. Waters, Esq.; and hosting a reception to honor Tucker’s achievements. Tucker was a devoted champion of civil and women's rights. In 1971, she became the Pennsylvania Secretary of the Commonwealth, the first female African American in the nation to serve in such a position. As Secretary, she instituted the
first Commission on the Status of Women in Pennsylvania and was a strong advocate urging Pennsylvania to ratify the Equal Rights Amendment. Tucker played a critical role within the civil-rights movement. She participated in the Selma-to-Montgomery March with Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. as well the White House Conference on Civil Rights. Tucker’s legacy as a crusader for equality has lived on in the organizations she founded: the National Political Congress of Black Women, the Martin Luther King Association for Nonviolence and the Bethune-DuBois Institute.
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Democrat US Senate candidate Congressman Joe Sestak is beaming since he’s picked up the support from the Lancaster and Chester Co. Democratic Committees. By a vote of 101 to 26, Lancaster Democrats endorsed Joe, and Chester Co. members voted narrowly, 126-118 in his favor.
Election Date Set For Murtha’s Seat Gov. Ed Rendell has set the date for a special election to fill the late Congressman John Murtha, to coincide with the May 18 primary. “Last week, the Governor said he was inclined to hold the election on the primary date to save taxpayers money, but that he would check with House leadership to make sure no critical votes would be hurt,” said Rendell's spokesman, Gary Tuma. As of press time, no caucus vote was reported concerning his replacement on the Democrat side. However, a retired US Army Lieu-
tenant Colonel, William Russell, said he will seek to be the Republican candidate for the nomination for Representative in the 12th Pennsylvania Congressional Dist. “Since the Governor has announced the Special Election will be held on Primary day, May 18,” said Russell, “it makes perfect sense to also be a candidate in the special election. It’s a move that makes sense for the voters and will simplify the process for the thousands of my supporters.” Russell has now officially resumed his primary campaign and will also unveil a newly designed web site at www.russellbrigade.com, within the next few days.
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Primary Costs Independents A Meaningful Voice
It’s time for those registered as Independent to understand their dismay at the political parties doesn’t register with either party. You’re unhappy, tough! You want change? You won’t get it? You want to be heard? Who cares? What you fail to understand is your only vote is in November, when the die has already been cast and the candidates you are voting for do not reflect your thoughts. In short, you were blindsided by the important primary period. Let’s explain. If you happen to like a Democrat or Republican candidate in this primary who is running for a House, Senate or Congressional seat as a challenger or incumbent, you can’t vote for him or her. You get the leftovers. You settle for what others, obviously smarter than you, have nominated. So you like the sound of being an “independent”. That’s all you’ll be getting, sound, which nobody hears but yourself until the General Election when your decision making process is cut in half.
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Feb. 25- State Sen. Anthony Williams hosts Career Fair at Univ. Of The Sciences Rec Ctr., 45th St. south of Woodland Ave., 10 a.m.-3 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- State Sen. Larry Farnese Labor Event at Bridget Foy’s, 2nd & South Sts., 5:307:30 p.m. Tickets $250. For info Ted Mucellin (610) 7308622. Feb. 25- Magic Johnson/HP Computer Lab, Accounting Workshop for Retailers, Getting Started With QuickBooks at The Enterprise Ctr., 4548 Market St., 6-8 p.m. $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. 27- Josh Cohen to launch
sioner $250. R.S.V.P. (215) 843-8482 or email friendsoftasco@yahoo.com. Mar. 4- 82nd Airborne All American Dinner and Award Ceremony, location TBA, 711 p.m. David H. Oh, Esq., Chairman, Hajdak-Mokan Chapter. For info (215) 5692800, ext. 1157. Mar. 5- Hugh Giordano kicks off his campaign as Green Party candidate for State Representative in 194th Dist. at Holy Smoke, 473 Leverington Ave., 6:30-8:30 p.m. $30 per person. For info (215) 843-4256 or email chrisrecon@netzero.net. Mar. 6- Zecharia Sitchen discusses Earth Chronicles Expeditions, End of Days: Armageddon and Prophecies of the Return at Free Central Library, Montgomery Auditorium, 19th & Vine, 2 p.m. Mar. 6- Attorney Michael Choi hosts reception for Congressman Mike Honda at Island Green, 74 Sunflower Way, Huntingdon Valley, Pa., 5-7 p.m. for info Sunnie Kim (215) 782-2200 or (267) 255-8296. Mar. 12- Friends of 58th Ward Democrats host St. Patrick’s Day celebration at Brookside Manor at Somer-
ton Springs, 50 Bustleton Pk., Feasterville, Pa., 8 p.m.-12 a.m. Tickets $40. For info Rosemary Rubino (215) 964-3140 or (215) 3053640. Mar. 17- Judge Jimmy Lynn’s annual St. Patrick‘s Day breakfast at Plow & Stars, 2nd & Chestnut Sts., 7:30-10:30 am. $25. Apr. 8- Sheriff John Green’s Annual Prayer Breakfast at 1st Dist. AME Plaza, 8:00 a.m. Free event. Apr. 17- Ducky Birts’ Medallion Awards Banquet at 1st Dist. Plaza, 3801 Market St., 6:30 p.m. Tickets $65 each, two for $100. Apr. 21- Dr. Nicholas DePace, cardiologist, speaks to Caring People’s Alliance at Fels Ctr., Broad & Ritner Sts., 10 a.m. He will give out free copies of his best-selling health book The Heart Manual as well as sign them for those attending. Admission is free. May 3- Taste of South Philly hosted by Bob & Debbie Pantano at Phila. Cruise Terminal, inside Navy Yard. Admission $40. Proceeds benefit Neumann-Goretti HS. For info or sponsorship (215) 465-8437, ext. 229.
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“While the timing suggests the bylaw change passed last week by the existing leadership of the Philadelphia Republican City Committee, the approach being put forward is not novel.” That was City Councilman Frank Rizzo, trying to convince the public that a change in the bylaws of the Republican City Committee is “not novel.” Ward Leaders have each had equal votes since the founding of Republican City Committee and the ward system shortly after the Civil War. “Not novel?” Republican City Committee had its meeting. They say they changed the bylaws to concentrate the majority of the votes on City Committee into the hands of 12 Ward Leaders, to the disenfranchisement of the other 56. Mark Supple is the Ward Leader of West Philadel-
phia’s 46th Ward. He was elected by the Committeemen of the 46th Ward. He is supported by the Committeemen of the 46th Ward. Republican City Committee Chairman Vito Canuso sent him a letter telling him, “We are no longer in need of your services as ward leader of the 46th ward.” Not that a letter from the Chairman in any way changes his status as Ward Leader. The only procedure to remove a Ward Leader is found in Rule VIII, Article 2 of the bylaws (Oh, that’s right. Silly us.). The procedure must be initiated by the Committeemen of the Ward Leader’s ward. Which did not happen. When Ward Leader Supple came to the meeting, intending to vote against the bylaw amendment, he was ordered out. Chairman Canuso had appointed Meehan to the “vacant” Ward Leader position. Matt Wolfe GOP 27th Ward Leader
campaign for 194th House seat at Roxborough Hosp. Wolcoff Auditorium. Parking available in Jamestown St. lot across from main entrance. For details call Campaign Communications Dir. Frank Keel (484) 410-4932 or email frank@keelcom.com. 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. 3- Gregg Kravitz kickoff campaign for 182nd Dist. at Marathon Grill, 1818 Market St., 6-9 p.m. Event is free. Contributions welcome. For info (267) 507-4510. Mar. 4- Fundraiser for State Rep. Brendan F. Boyle at Phila. Federal Credit Union, 1600 Locust St., 5:30-7:30 p.m. For info Seth Kaplan (215) 760-9021. Mar. 4- 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 Commis-
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higher levels in individuals who have long telomeres in their white blood cell. This leads us to believe fish oils may extend life expectancy and the telomere length is simply a marker of this. Dietary intake of Omega III fatty acids has been associated with a reduced risk of death and cardiovascular disease. Many mechanisms, including their ability to lower triglycerides, anti-inflammatory mechanisms, anti-platelet mechanisms, and anti-clotting or antiplatelet mechanisms have been offered as explanations. We now know that they are associated with longer telomere length. During cell division there is loss of DNA sequences (telomeres). These form protective caps at the end of chromosomes. Eventually
as this process continues it will lead to the death of the cell. Short telomere length has been associated with cardiovascular disease and death. It appears that fish oil may beneficially affect the length of the telomere and preserve cell function.
MEDICAL RECORD More research needs to be done. Everything on fish oil that comes out is usually very good.
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by Dr. Nicholas DePace Recently an article was published in the Journal of the American Medical Association which showed a correlation between blood levels of Omega III fatty acids, those acids commonly found in fish oils or cold-water fish such as salmon, and the length of one’s telomere in the chromosome. White-blood-cell telomere length has been linked to longevity. As one ages, the length of these telomeres, components of chromosomes, become reduced. Individuals with longer telomeres age less and may live longer. This is thought of as a biological age test. The levels of BHA and EPA, the two most common fish-oil substances present in Omega III fattyacid compounds, show
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Michele Obama Visit Reenergizes McGeehan Bill First Lady Michele Obama‘s trip to Philadelphia to talk with schoolchildren about the need to avoid childhood obesity, has State Rep. Mike McGeehan reintroducing legislation that would allow a tax incentive for Pennsylvanians who invest in reducing their waist size and maintaining a healthier lifestyle. McGeehan first proposed the measure in 2006, but it did not get reported out of committee. With the growing
realization that the nation, as a whole, needs to be more fit, he said the time is ripe for a new push for the measure. Under McGeehan’s proposal, a tax credit of $1,000 per year, per eligible household, could be allowed toward expenses relating to healthy living, including: • purchase of exercise equipment; • cost of membership at a gym or exercise spa; • classes involving physi-
cal activity, such as sports, dance and martial arts; and • other expenses as detailed by the Dept. of Health. Statistics show the lower a person’s income, the greater his or her chance is of being overweight. McGeehan’s Healthy Living Tax Credit would help Pennsylvanians, especially those of middle and lower income, afford the resources to fight obesity. McGeehan said it is a win-win situation for individuals and taxpayers.
“Young or old, a substantially overweight individual not only is risking his or her own health and longevity by increasing the odds of developing afflictions such as heart disease, high blood pressure and diabetes, but they’re actually threatening to put a burden on taxpayers and our entire health care system,” McGeehan said. “They’re more likely to require emergency medical services and more health care over the long run.”
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FIRST LADY Michelle Obama, Mayor Michael Nutter and State Rep. Dwight Evans are pleased with comments by Fairhill ES student about the school’s focus on nutrition All photos by Bonnie Squires and healthy eating habits. AMONG many VIPs in the audience to greet Michelle Obama were, from left, State Sen. Vincent Hughes and State Reps. Tony Payton and Jim Roebuck. Also present were Congresswoman Allyson Schwartz, First Lady Judge Midge Rendell, and US Sen. Tom Carper of Delaware.
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AS FIRST LADY Michelle Obama praises Philadelphia for leading the nation in bringing grocery stores like Fresh Grocer to underserved neighborhoods, Congressman Bob Brady, Sen. Bob Casey, Gov. Ed Rendell and Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner show their appreciation.
GOV. Ed Rendell and Secretary of the treasury Tim Geithner listen carefully to Michelle Obama’s description of obesity.
JOAN SPECTER and State Sen. Tina Tartaglione were delighted with First Lady’s visit to Phila.
COUNCILWOMAN Marian Tasco and Blondell Reynolds Brown were among VIPs at Obama speech.
TERESE Casey, wife of Sen. Bob Casey, with daughters Julia and Marina welcomed First Lady Michelle Obama to North Phila. on Friday.
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As a kid who couldn’t picture a Saturday without the antics of Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck and the rest of the Looney Tunes gang, I was aware of the fact that Elmer Fudd, the nation’s most linguistically challenged hunter, knew two seasons: duck season and “wabbit” season. But here in Pennsylvania, there will be a whole bunch of hunters peeking around corners and sign posts with clipboards in hand saying “Be very, very quiet! I’m hunting voters! Ha Ha Ha Ha!” Yes, it’s Campaign Season in Pennsylvania and you, the Philadelphia Area Voter, are about to have a lot of nominating petitions shoved in your face. Some will be from newcomers, like community activist (and former “Big Brother” contestant) Will Mega, who will be challenging the Rev. Louise Williams Bishop for the right to represent the 192nd Dist. Others will be old hands like Sharif Street, Tommy Blackwell, and the myriad of other challengers who seem to be coming after incumbent State Rep. Vanessa Lowery Brown in the 190th Dist. And still others will be coming from people who want to succeed Gov. Ed Rendell, including Allegheny Co. official Dan Onorato, former Congressman Joe Hoeffel, and State Sen. Anthony Hardy Williams. (A note to my colleagues at WHYY: your Harrisburg correspondent needs to read the newspaper a little more thoroughly. How he could miss the only African American candidate in the Governor’s race, a candidate that’s gotten a lot of ink from the Philadelphia papers, confuses me a bit.) But over the last few years, a great many candidates have (Cont. Page 21)
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St. Joseph’s Hospital School of Nursing will be sponsoring a Book Signing and Art Show to benefit Haitian Relief on Sunday, Feb. 28 between 2:00 and 5:00 p.m. Free parking at 8th & Thompson Streets. Exhibits include works by LANA C. MAIER, DARYL ASHTON, ANINA BANKS, MIKE STACK, GREG BANKS and other local artists. Entrance donations of $25 will be matched. For further information, call (215) 787-2323 x415. JUDGE JIMMY LYNN will hold his 11th annual St. Patrick’s Day Breakfast on Wednesday, March 17th at the Plough and the Stars Restaurant at 2nd & Chestnut Streets, 7:30-10:30 a.m. Cost is a reasonable $25. There will be music, dancing, songs, poetry and stories. It is believed with proper coaxing, the Judge can be persuaded to sing “Danny Boy”. The St. Patrick’s Day Observance Association will sponsor the Philadelphia St. Patrick’s Day Parade on Sunday, Mar. 14, 2010. The parade is the second-oldest such in the country, since 1771. The Northeast Caucus to endorse a candidate for Congress was called by the Chairman, STATE SEN. MIKE STACK. The incumbent, ALLYSON SCHWARTZ, was endorsed unanimously. PATRICK MURPHY, whose district is mainly Bucks Co., but also takes in parts of the 58th and 66th Wards, was also endorsed unanimously. STATE REP. BRENDAN BOYLE, from the 170th Dist., was unanimously endorsed. A vote to endorse a candidate to run against JOHN PERZEL was tabled to give interested parties an opportunity to seek the Caucus’ endorsement. At the present time, Brendan’s brother KEVIN is the frontrunner. There was an excellent turnout by the ward leaders and a spirited discussion. The Brehon Law Society has organized a US Supreme Court Swearing-In on May 3 in Washington, D.C. Further details can be obtained from the President of the Brehon Society, JOHN O’MALLEY. GOV. ED RENDELL has a lingering headache. One of his calculated budget risks may come back to haunt him in a big way. In his plan to maintain the State’s roads and bridges, Rendell is banking on the placement of tolls on Interstate 80 to generate hundreds of millions of dollars for transportation projects. The Obama administration must approve tolls on I-80. For months, the Federal Highway Administration has been poring over Rendell’s proposal to remake I-80’s 311-mile stretch into a northern sister to the Pennsylvania Turnpike. (Cont. Page 21)
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SNOOPER’S BIG STORY: Hey, since it’s a ‘slow’ week, let me tell you about the TIGER WOODS FIASCO. We now learn he is a professed BUDDHIST and also told all of us how ‘the rules of the game’ don’t affect him. Was he really all that sorry? NO! What we all saw was a carefully orchestrated TV SHOW and nothing more. I must give his Public Relations people a 10 for a well-done speech. Did you notice all his phony facial expressions, as he delivered his carefully written apology? Later on, one of his ‘girlfriends’ was very upset and she felt she was BETRAYED. Yes, this was all an attempt to get the sympathy of all of you and I honestly feel HE FAILED. I can tell all of you I will NEVER look at him the same way I did in the past. HE BETRAYED ALL OF US. He would have been better to ‘fess up’ in the beginning. It’s true, he brought this ALL on himself! SNOOPER SCOOPER: FRANK SPATACCO and KEN FREEMAN (I wonder if he is related to the great HAL FREEMAN) held a special class recently at 34 S. 11th Street, FAMILY COURT. I was told HON. KEVIN DOUGHERTY, Administrative Judge of this Court, is very much involved in THE SECURITY of his Court, particularly at 1801 Vine Street and, of course, 34 S. 11th Street. Spatacco and Freeman have been holding special SECURITY CLASSES and they made sure to inform all their employees the importance of SECURITY at both facilities. They informed them to always be on THE ALERT, because people who are involved in destructions are constantly coming up with NEW WAYS to beat ‘the systems’. They warned them all of a new threat, BREAST IMPLANTS, and also PIPE BOMBS. They stated, “You must be very diligent, and always alert, when working THE SCANNERS at both of our facilities. Remember this: There is NO SECOND CHANCE BE VERY CAREFUL.” SNOOPER SPECIAL: I must let JUDGE KOSINSKI, Municipal Court, know he has a very serious challenger to his TRIVIA’S “Book of Knowledge”. I met up with this gentleman. HE professes to know anything and everything you might want to know about PROFESSIONAL WRESTLING, and it’s not FRANK TALENT. Judge, let me warn you up front, this gentleman has been around Pro Wrestling when it was being held at THE ARENA, THE ALHAMBRA (South Philly), CONVENTION HALL and THE SPECTRUM. Hint: You can find this knowledgeable gentleman over at The Family Court; in fact, he’s right next door to your CIVIL COURTS. Hey Chief, let me get these two together, and we’ll see just who is the better man – A CONTEST! (Cont. Page 16)
On a positive note, I’ve learned that, no matter what happens, how bad it seems today, life does go on, and it will be better tomorrow. I’ve learned you can tell a lot about a person by the way he/she handles four things: a rainy day, the elderly, lost luggage, and tangled Christmas tree lights. I’ve learned making a ‘living’ is not the same thing as making a ‘life’. I’ve learned that life sometimes gives you a second chance. I’ve learned you shouldn’t go through life with a catcher’s mitt on both hands. You need to be able to throw something back sometimes. I’ve learned if you pursue happiness, it will elude you. But if you focus on your family, your friends, the needs of others, your work and doing the very best you can, happiness will find you. I’ve learned whenever I decide something with an open heart, I usually make the right decision. I’ve learned even when I have pains, I don’t have to be one. I’ve learned every day, you should reach out and touch someone. People love that human touch — holding hands, a warm hug, or just a friendly pat on the back. I’ve learned I still have a lot to learn. I’ve learned you should pass this on to everyone you care about. I just did.
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Trunk Man’s note: I am visiting relatives in the jungle this week. But don’t mourn my absence, dear herd-mates! Covering for me in my absence, the Public Record would like to welcome “TRUNK GAL” Oh, those global-warming fanatics! Have they looked out their windows lately? As I sit here and opine on the state of our Grand Old Party, I’m freezing my trunk off; snow is in 49 out of 50 states and that creepy groundhog once again extended this frozen tundra called winter. Surely, that is no way to treat a lady. First, let me state it is about time a feminine pachyderm partake in the penning of “Elephant’s Corner”. Kudos to our erudite editor. Speaking about that editor, you missed one last week, boss. As we all know, the newspaper business is all about getting the facts straight (unless, of course, you are the Inquirer or Daily News). Well, fact is, SUZANNE COHEN and MARTY McCROSSEN are the elected State Committee Representatives from the 1st Senatorial Dist. This paper incorrectly listed MIKE CIBIK as holding that post. Word on the street is as long as the popular McCrossen (who is currently recovering from surgery) wants that position, it is his for the keeping. Cibik, of anyone else for that matter, has no shot. The Loyal Opposition recently suffered the first of what should be several disappointments in its bid to stop the Loyal Republicans of City Committee. Republican City Committee instituted a weighted ward vote, insuring the future reelection of MIKE MEEHAN and VITO CANUSO, should the latter seek to choose the chairmanship. The Loyal Opposition sank to a new LO by recently threatening ward leaders and engaging in minority name(Cont. Page 16)
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McNesby Lauds Boyle At Town Hall John McNesby, President of the Fraternal Order of Police, praised State Rep. Brendan Boyle for his work protecting and taking care of Police Officers at the first of several scheduled town-hall meetings set for the 170th Dist. Held at Jardel Recreation Center, the meeting was attended by 80 constituents, who heard McNesby laud Boyle’s survivor’s-benefit legislation
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him know we need more police on the streets.” Boyle spoke about the prolonged budget process this year and his police-survivor’s benefit for emergency personnel across the state. This legislation ensures the loved ones of officers killed in the line of duty continued benefits. “Being a State Representative is a two-part position, one which includes policy in Harrisburg and another which includes community,” said Boyle. In the community some upcoming events include the Charity Basketball Tournament, Academic Challenge and Homeowners Seminar. He also discussed his revitalization program of the Five Points intersection and along Rising Sun Avenue. Diane Martino of Philadelphia Gas Works also spoke, informing constituents of programs such as CRP and LIHEAP. The CRP program offers customers a discount on their heating bills and LIHEAP offers money to pay past, current, or future heating bills.
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Gubernatorial Candidates Face Philly Forum by John O. Mason Four candidates for Governor of Pennsylvania – Joe Hoeffel (D), Montgomery Co. Commissioner; Dan Onorato (D), Allegheny Co. Executive; Jack Wagner (D), Pennsylvania Auditor General; and Sam Rohrer (R), State Representative for Berks Co. – faced questions from the public at a forum held at Arch Street United Methodist Church, Broad & Arch Streets. The event was sponsored by the Philadelphia Coalition for Essential Services and Philadelphia Neighborhoods Networks. Sherrie Cohen, of the Philadelphia Coalition for Essential Services, welcomed people attending, adding the coalition “demands that the City fund essential services, and not be balanced on the backs of poor and working people. Together with Neighborhood Networks, we have worked to create this beautiful coalition of 90 community groups, that are building power for social and
PARTICPATING in forum held at Arch Street United Methodist Church were gubernatorial candidates Joe Hoeffel, Jack Wagner, Sam Rohrer and Dan Onorato. Coalition of local community groups sponsored forum. economic justice.” The program, said Cohen, was to be broadcast on the Pennsylvania Cable Network and in prisons, and “we welcome everyone to speak truth to power, to demand that those who seek to be our next Governor have what it takes to transform our state into one where true opportunity exists for all.” Gloria Gilman, chair of Philadelphia Neighborhood Networks, said in her greeting, “Philadelphia Neighborhood Networks began about five
years ago, because we realized there’s a desire among Philadelphians to have a greater impact on policies that affect our quality of life. We are dedicated to motivating people particularly on a neighborhood basis, to talk to each other and identify things that we want to change, to steer our world to reflect our values of economic and social justice.” Rev. Robin Hynicka, pastor of the church, commended the Coalition and Neighborhood Networks for organizing the
forum, and asked the candidates, “Will you, if elected Governor, each year you’re in office as Governor, take one day to spend with the people of Philadelphia, walking and talking and eating and living with us, so that you might come to a closer relationship with the people that really make this city work?” All the candidates said “yes,” and the audience applauded. The candidates each made two-minutes opening statements. Wagner spoke of his work as Auditor General of Pennsylvania, “the independent fiscal watchdog of the taxpayers’ money. ” Wagner added his position included “making tough suggestions … to reform State government. That really is the first charge of the next Governor, how to reform this government and make it work better.” Rohrer followed Wagner, stating, “I’ve been in the House for 17 years … (and) I’m currently serving on the House Fi-
nance Committee,” and he added, “We have tremendous challenges that face this Commonwealth and in this nation.” Rohrer, added, “How we deal with issues of taxes, and spending how we view the role of government, how we view the role of the family, how we view the role of the community.” Onorato followed, referring to his career as Allegheny Co. Executive, as well as his past work as a member of the Pittsburgh City Council, and Allegheny Co. Controller: “When we took over the county six years ago,” Onorato said, “we were on our backs. Unemployment was high, the job growth was zero, and the City of Pittsburgh was filing for bankruptcy. The County was on the verge of bankruptcy, we had a $31 million deficit, and $17 million in cash. We were fighting over property taxes.” After six years, said Onorato, “Allegheny Co. has been on the front page of the New York
Times three times, as one bright spot in this economy. We were able to streamline government, eliminate wasteful spending, and I invested in the old brownfields (environmentally contaminated areas) in the steel mill towns up and down the river, and we cleaned up 1500 acres of brownfields.” Hoeffel was next, saying, “I want to challenge State government to do a better job, for Philadelphia, Montgomery Co., Allegheny Co., for all the folks your groups serve, and for all the hopes and dreams for our future. I want to see the legislature fix itself, Iwant to challenge the broken budget process that does not appropriately fund essential services.” Hoeffel appealed to the “progressive center of Pennsylvania politics, with values that are socially liberal, and programs that are fiscally responsible. I believe Ronald Reagan was wrong when he said, ‘Government is the enemy’.”
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entire block had been purchased to make way for the two office towers of Centre Square. Sam, who was well compensated in the deal, planned to relocate the popular restaurant to 1620 Ludlow Street. However, in September of 1969, two months before Kelly’s was to reopen, Sam suddenly died of a heart attack. Sam’s son, David, who was born the same year his dad had purchased Kelly’s (1947), then dropped out of Cornell University to help his sister, Nancy, run the new Kelly’s. However, in May of 1970, Nancy got married and left the restaurant business, leaving her 23-year-old brother to run the show. But the young man and his widowed mother, Sylvia, sold Kelly’s in 1973, where David remained a consultant. In 1976, David, who had gotten married and moved to Israel, decided maybe the restaurant business “wasn’t such a terrible thing,” after
all, so he came back home and opened Sansom Street Oyster House at 1516 Sansom Street. David proceeded to own and operate the nowlandmark restaurant for 25 years. He eventually sold the restaurant in 2000 to chef/restaurateur Cary Neff in order to take a hard-earned vacation from the business, but Sansom Street Oyster House floundered and eventually closed down in 2008. It remained closed for one year until May of 2009, when David’s son, Sam (named for his late grandfather), reopened the restaurant as the Oyster House. “I never thought I’d be interested in joining the family business,” said Sam, 33, “but while I was living in San Francisco and teaching, I found myself captivated by that city’s amazing restaurant scene. Before long, I decided I wanted to go to culinary school and join the restaurant world, like my father and grandfather.” After attending
Len Lear Tante Marie’s Culinary School, Sam worked in the kitchen and front-of-the-house in some of San Francisco’s top restaurants, including Americano and Zuni Café, so he brings a combination of real-world experience and family tradition to the Oyster House. “We have completely gutted the old restaurant from top-to-bottom. We raised the ceiling and removed a dividing wall that once cut the space in half,” said Mink, who most recently spent time as a manager at two of José
Garces’ restaurants, Distrito and Amada. “I was shocked at how much it affected me to see my family’s restaurant close. It was incredibly personal, and it cemented my desire to return to Philadelphia with my new knowledge of the industry and make that restaurant something special once again.” At the new Oyster House, touching tributes to the restaurant’s history abound: the front of the restaurant features a cocktail rail crafted out of antique white milk glass salvaged from Kelly’s, and a striking feature of the décor is the family’s collection of 200 oyster plates, gathered over their years of serving shellfish to hungry Philadelphians. “Our hardwood floor contains reclaimed timbers from the Academy of Music,” said young Sam. “The simple block tables are also crafted from wood from area barns and factories, and, of course, the antique oyster plates (Cont Page 16)
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by Len Lear In the wild, minks do not ordinarily have any contact with oysters, but in Philadelphia the Mink family has had an intimate relationship with oysters — and other aquatic creatures — for 63 years. That’s because it was in 1947 that Samuel Mink, a Philadelphia lawyer, and a partner purchased Kelly’s on Mole
Street, a lege n d a r y s e a f o o d restaurant that had been in business since 1901. Sam had intended to go into the restaurant business strictly as an investor (according to his son, David), but his partner, who was supposed to manage the restaurant, wound up running away with a cashier. As a result, Sam had no choice but to step in and run things. Then, in June of 1969, Kelly’s on Mole Street was forced to close because the
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Snooper (Cont. From Page 11) SNOOPER’s ‘PERSON OF HE WEEK’: This gentleman is “the pride and joy” of all those who live in KENSINGTON, FRANKFORD, FISHTOWN, PORT RICHMOND and JUNIATA. He has done so much for all these specific areas, and he continues to do whatever he can for all his CONSTITUENTS. Yes, he is their State Representative, HON. JOHN TAYLOR, and just recently, together with Auxiliary Bishop JOSEPH
McFADDEN, distributed and donated more than 60 NOTEBOOKS to many of the wonderful students of HOLY INNOCENTS SCHOOL. Many people, especially those in HARRISBURG, have told me JOHN is one of the hardest workers up here, and he is always looking out for ‘his people and his District’. Yes, a great LEGISLATOR too! SNOOPER SCOOPER: Last week, ACTION NEWS put on an exclusive regarding all “THE DEADBEATS” who OWE this City money. I’m watching; after all, even The Snooper could investigate
this story. To my surprise, lo and behold, they have on CHARLIE McMENAMIN as one of them who owe monies to The City. Quickly, we dispatched one of my sources to check out the validity of this story. CHARLIE McMENAMIN stated, “There is no truth to the story, because I DON’T OWE THE CITY NOTHING, and you may quote me on it. Yes, as far as I know, they were paid quite a while ago, and I resent the fact they referred to me as A DEADBEAT.” We told you earlier, his lovely wife AUDREY just recently passed
away. WHAT’S NEXT? SNOOPER’S COURT NEWS: Chief, in case you were wondering where all The Judges were last week, THE SNOOPER found out exactly what happened and where they went. Many of the Judges from both COMMON PLEAS COURT and MUNICIPAL COURT were attending one of their annual JUDICIAL CONFERENCES. Both 1st Judicial Dist.’s PRESIDENT JUDGES were there, HON. PAMELA PRYOR DEMBE and HON. MARSHA NIEFIELD. I’m told by one
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told you before this would happen again, and it did. This kind of VIOLENCE is unacceptable and should not be TOLERATED, regardless of who is responsible. The City, as well as ALL OF YOU, has got to be together in stopping it before someone is KILLED. Yeah, this low-life scum feel it’s their right and once again, THE INTERNET seems be the CULPRIT used to fuel all of this VIOLENCE. The Police Commissioner must do something do stop them, but he’s going to need your help. WARNING: We better do something quick, or else it will happen again and again!
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were CHAIRMAN WALLY ZIMOLONG and board members MATT GABOR and MARA TOUKATLY. They had a good showing with some of the local GOP power elite. Among those in attendance were Canuso and Meehan as well as Ward Leaders JERRY BROWN, MATT WOLFE and PHIL INNAMORATO. Also in attendance were JOE EASTMAN from Chinatown, DAVE KRALLE from STATE REP. DENNY O’BRIEN’S office, and former congressional candidate ADAM LANG. State Committee staffer DON GARECHT was seen working the room along with KEVIN KELLY and his beautiful wife. GOP strategist NATHAN SHRADER was also on hand to push SAM ROHRER’S gubernatorial candidacy. See you all down the road and remember, “Peanuts are a girl’s best friend.”
(Cont. From Page 11) calling. I allow boys will be boys, but even for that group, this is crossing the lowest of lines. 2010 promises to be an exciting year. TOM CORBETT and PAT TOOMEY hold large leads in the early polling data. The GOP is excitedly looking toward the November elections. Locally, it is expected that the GOP will elect several hundred more committee people. Wow! That hasn’t happened in a long time. Things are getting very interesting and Trunk Gal plans on bringing you all the information that is fit to print! As my grandfather always said, “When two elephants battle, it is either the grass that suffers or one of the elephants.” Philly Young Republicans showed signs of life at their petition-signing party at Liberties bar. In attendance
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(Cont from Page 15) mounted around the perimeter of the dining room are a very visible tribute to the years of hard work that my father and grandfather put into this place.” One of the interesting offerings at the new Oyster House is the Tuesday-night shrimp and crayfish boil, which includes a feast of wild shrimp, whole crawfish and chunks of kielbasa in Creole spices for $19 per
person. During our recent dinner at Oyster House, almost everything we tasted was superb. The only joker in the deck was a panroasted tilefish entree that was pretty much lacking in flavor. Oyster House is open for dinner Monday through Saturday, and lunch Monday through Saturday. For more information, call (215) 5677683 or visit www.oysterhousephilly.com.
should be the winner; however, since all five hopefuls come from that area, each will have a network of neighbors to deploy there and they may carve up each other’s base as a result Agre is considered the favorite. A longtime union executive, he has the early support of the Philadelphia Council AFL-CIO and several of the Building Trades locals. That adds up to money and troops. Agre is the only lawyer in the race, having received his degree from Temple University. He works is an organizer and in-house counsel to the International Union of Operating Engineers. The question looming here is whether his labor superiority will be enough to best the vigorous challenge of the oth-
AMONG WELL-WISHERS with Bill Morris were Ed Lovell and Gibbons family, Jan, Mike and Anne.
ers who come to the race with strong credentials. Strongest among those challengers is Bill Morris, the nephew of Speedy Morris, with a family name that has strong support among the bluecollar families that make up the bulk of this District’s voters. The 39-year-old Morris was born and reared in Roxborough. He enlisted in the Air Force after graduating from Archbishop Carroll HS in 1988, reenlisting with the United States Army National Guard. “I am proud to be a union carpenter since 1995,” he notes, with membership in Local 8. He has developed a huge cadre of followers thanks to his commitment to coaching, a family legacy, following his dad Nick and uncles Dave, Terry, and Bill “Speedy” Morris. He has served as board president with the Region 5 Steelers for six years and currently is serving as commissioner for the Archdiocese of Philadelphia CYO Football. Through the years he’s developed a loyal following among hundreds of youngsters and their families. Demonstrating this was the more than 500 who attended his first fundraiser at
Keenan’s Valley View Inn last week, an event spearheaded by Dan Pellicciotti, a redoubtable Roxborough political activist. Morris is expected to pick up labor support, pulling mainly from the city’s powerful Carpenters Union. He also is reported garnering support from Labor Leader John J. Dougherty, Jr. Seasoned City Council aide Joshua Cohen has earned a lot of constituent-request points through his years of service with former Councilman Juan Ramos and Councilman Curtis Jones. His campaign team includes veteran political consultant Frank Keel. Keith Newman, a schoolteacher, seems the weakest of the challengers, although he too has union affiliation as well as good community credentials. He has been a volunteer on several of the organized community groups in Manayunk and Roxborough and was honored recently by the 5th Police Dist. for his activity. The only woman in the race is Pam DeLissio, CEO of the Kearsley Retirement Community in Wynnefield. She has the benefit of having Manderino as her campaign chair, which will deliver
DAN PELLICCIOTTI introduces candidate Bill Morris to overflow crowd at Keenan’s. some portion of the incumbent’s bloc of loyal voters to her. No doubt, she’ll attract some support from voters who prefer to pull the lever for a woman.
BOB Fuhrmeinster added his support for Bill Morris. A Penn State graduate, DeLissio has spent two decades in the field of longterm care and, for the past 10 years, has been a consultant in that field.
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(Cont. From Page 1) in those communities as five Democratic challengers pursue them. As of today, the only sure primary winner on May 18 will be the endorsed Republican candidate Timothy S. Downey, who is most anxious to see which of the five will be his opponent in November. They are Democrat 21st Ward Leader Lou Agre, Bill Morris, Joshua Cohen, Keith Newman and Manderino's choice Pam DeLissio. The District covers much of Roxborough’s 21st Ward, spills over into Wynnefield’s 52nd Ward, while dipping into one division in the 38th Ward, and moving up into Lower Merion and Bala Cynwyd in Montgomery Co. Whoever dominates in Roxborough and Manayunk
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Congressman Brady Gets 100% On Environmental Score Rating Congressman Bob Brady has earned a 100% rating on the National Environmental Scorecard. The League of Conservation Voters yesterday released the 2009 National Environmental Scorecard. For the past 30 years, this has been the nationally accepted yardstick used to rate members of Congress on environmental, public health and energy issues. “The 2009 National Environmental Scorecard illustrates
the extent to which the Obama administration and the 111th Congress began to move our nation towards a clean energy future that will create new jobs, make America more energy independent and curb global warming pollution,” said LCV President Gene Karpinski. The 2009 Scorecard includes 11 Senate and 13 House votes dominated by clean energy and climate but also encompassing other envi-
ronmental issues such as public lands, water and wildlife conservation. “This scorecard represents how we have become more focused on energy, environmental and public health issues. I’m proud of what we have accomplished in the House,” Brady said. “But this year the Congress needs to take the next important step by passing a comprehensive clean energy and climate bill.”
SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA 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. Specifications and/or plans and contract documents may be examined and copies thereof obtained from the School Reform Commission, 440 North Broad Street, 3rd floor, Philadelphia, PA 19130. Information as to contract documents, etc., may be obtained at the above address, or telephone 215400-5225. Make checks payable to the School District of Philadelphia. The School Reform Commission reserves the right to reject any and all bids and make the awards to the best interests of the School District of Philadelphia.
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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 16, 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-014 C of 2009/10 Mechanical Contract Watson T. Comly ES $1,700,000.00 $200.00 Boiler Replacement 1001 Byberry Road BUDGET B-015 C of 2009/10
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Roxborough Student Rumble Addressed Community leader Lou Agre, along with City Councilman Curtis Jones, Jr. brought together school administrators, parents, and the Philadelphia Police Dept. for a meeting to discuss afterschool violence in the Roxborough area. Capt. John Cerrone of the 5th Dist. agreed to continue increased police patrol during dismissal time, which has proven to be the most problematic period. Acting Roxborough HS Principal Dana Jenkins and former District Superintendent Harry Gaffney joined the meeting to ensure coordination between police and the schools. Agre had received several complaints about students being assaulted after school from concerned parents. The incidents have occurred over the past several months and have included students from
ATTENDING Police Dept. meeting concerning school violence at dismissal time in Roxborough were, from left, Sgt. Jay Jonathan Robinson, Lou Agre, Acting Principal Dana Jenkins, Capt. John Cerrone and Former District Superintendent Harry Gaffney. Roxborough, Roman Catholic, Saul and Central High Schools. In regard to the meeting, Agre said, “Because of my long history of helping people in the neighborhood, it was natural the affected families contacted me to resolve
the problem. I’ve known most of the students involved from my participation in neighborhood athletic activities. This is a tight-knit community and I take great pride in my active involvement in making it a better, safer place to live.”
ATTENDING mayoral luncheon were former State Sen. Joe Loeper, State Rep. Jim Roebuck and Jerry Johnson.
Philadelphia author, attorney and political leader, Michael J .Stack, Jr., will be signing one of his six books, Close Friends Of The Mayor, at the St. Joseph Hospital School of Nursing Book And Art Show for Haitian Relief. The event will be held this Sunday from 2 to 5 p.m. at the School, located in the Girard Medical Center, 801 W. Girard Avenue. Free parking is available at the Medical
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CITY COUNCIL Members Bill Greenlee and Marian Tasco listened to Mayor Nutter’s address to business community. Photo by Bonnie Squires
DISCUSSING social needs faced by Mayor Michael Nutter’s efforts after record snowfall were Managing Director Camille Barnett, left, and Rev. Bonnie Camarda of Photo by Bonnie Squires Salvation Army.
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Since the news of the earthquake was first reported, PLBC members, have been working to put together a bipartisan effort of collecting medical supplies and other needed goods to help the Haiti victims. They are also seeking medical professionals to travel to the earthquake-ravaged country. In a reference to the earthquake, PLBC chairman, State Rep. Ronald Waters, said, “This natural disaster has had a catastrophic effect on the people of Haiti. However, the efforts of emergency responders, relief workers, volunteers, the military and government are testimony to the innate goodness of Americans and people worldwide.” The PLBC has asked Pennsylvanians to collaborate with them and help the people of Haiti meet some urgent needs of daily life by donating some of the following items: Latex exam-gloves, surgical gloves, sterile needles, sterile and unsterile dressings, bandage scissors, surgical instruments, surgical blades and handles, surgical sponges, cotton-tipped applicators, gowns and bed linen, cloth bath-towels, washcloths, lubricating jelly, disinfectant sponges and swabs, lemon juice, Tylenol, firstaid kits, cooking and eating
Center visitors lot, 8th & Thompson. Several artists will display their works with many for sale. These include paintings by local and professional artists and art instructor, long time sculptors, pottery pieces from professional pottery experts and talented students, as well as large sculpture pieces and furniture, metal workings and Eastern European painted eggs. Stack, whose fiction series are fast reads, has earned him the title of King of the Airline Books (they can be read within three hours, to pass idle time when traveling). His Close Friends Of The
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GREATER PHILA. Chamber of Commerce held its annual Mayoral Luncheon with, in attendance, from left, Chamber President David L. Cohen, Comcast chairman Ralph Roberts and Mayor Michael Photo by Bonnie Squires Nutter.
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State office this go-round, be careful as you’re hunting voters. Make suret you’re hunting the right ones and they know what you need from them. Otherwise, you’ll know how Elmer Fudd felt every time he had to go to the grocery store for chicken because he couldn’t catch that “wascally wabbit” or that “screwball duck”.
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Pennsylvania Dept. of State. Now here’s why some of the folks who want to run for office find themselves knocked off of the ballot. The signatures that you get on your petitions must come from REGISTERED PENNSYLVANIA VOTERS. Not your friend from Jersey that you occasionally have dinner or go to the club with. Not someone who has signed on behalf of your Aunt Nancy who’s actually been dead for 10 years. REGISTERED PENNSYLVANIA VOTERS. And you might want to tell the voters who sign your petitions this is not the time to try out that fresh, new signature they’ve been working on. When the folks at the Pennsylvania Dept. of State check these petitions out, they’re making sure that the signatures match the signatures of, you guessed it, REGISTERED PENNSYLVANIA VOTERS. If they don’t match, or if Mickey Mouse suddenly shows up to help a candidate get on the ballot (and yes, I’ve seen people sign petitions as “Mickey Mouse”), that whole sheet of signatures goes into the file marked “trash”. If you’ve only collected 1,000 signatures, having 100 thrown in the trash can ruin your day. So, if you’re running for
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(Cont. From Page 11) been done in by their nominating petitions. For example, when Blackwell, the incumbent at the time, took on Lowery Brown in the 190th two years ago, he got knocked off the ballot when faulty signatures were found on his nominating petitions. So, in the interest of helping you, the voter, better understand why the next few months are going to consist of you dodging folks with clipboards as you try to go to the grocery store, grab a cup of coffee, or otherwise try to live your life, I present, with the help of my friends at the Committee of Seventy, “The Nominating Petition Process for Dummies”. In order to be considered a candidate for a particular office, you have to (a) pay the appropriate filing fees and (b) have the required
amount of signatures. While the actual amount of signatures needed is pretty low, a smart candidate gets two to three times as many as they need in case a challenge is filed by their opponent. In order to run for Governor of this wacky Commonwealth, you would pay a $200 filing fee to the Pennsylvania Dept. of State and walk in with petitions containing at least 1,000 signatures, including at least 100 from 10 of the state’s 67 counties. The number of signatures is the same for Lieutenant Governor candidates, but the filing fee is $100. Running for State Senate requires 500 signatures and a $100 filing fee. The signatures must come from folks within your party and they must live within the District. State Representative candidates need 300 signatures that meet the same criteria as Senate candidates and also have to pay $100 to the
City Hall Sam (Cont. From Page 11) Rendell acknowledged the risk, telling the General Assembly, “Were we to lose the I-80 tolling, we would have to go back to the drawing board [on transportation funding].” The proposed tolling has drawn opposition from communities and businesses on the I-80 corridor, as well as statewide trucking and manufacturing groups who say it would stunt economic growth in the region. But for the rest of the state, it’s a linchpin to a 2007 State law that aims to put an additional $1 billion annually toward highways and public transit.
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MRS. JOEY Giardello gets a hug from Carmen “Bartsy” Bartolomeo at statue-unveiling party. Bartolomeo was an outstanding S. Phila. professional welterweight who was also a childhood friend of Joey Giardello.
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VBA CLUB bartenders Kelly Ryan and Elizabeth McCann had a busy night, as 300-plus attended Giardello Statue unveiling party.
GENO’S Steaks Joey Vento, Veteran Boxers Association’s Fred Druding, Jr., and Northwood Civic Association President Barry Howell were all on hand for Giardello statue unveiling.
CATCHING UP at Giardello Statue unveiling party were boxing judge Robert Grasso, Judge Jackie Frazier-Lyde, Cement Masons Local 592 President Mike Fera, and Joe Hand Boxing Gym’s Pete Papaleo.
NIA-PAC Hosts For Carnevale AUGIE's Boxing Gym's Dwayne Samuels, legendary middleweight Bobby “Boogaloo” Watts, Blue Horizon's Brittney Rogers, and Bernie Strain talk boxing at Giardello Statue unveiling party.
COUNCILMAN Frank DiCicco, Pennsylvania Boxing Hall of Fame Chairman John Gallagher, and Deacon Fred Druding, Sr. all came out to the Giardello Statue unveiling.
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FIREF FIGHTERS Local 22 issued 54 awards at Recognition Day fete at its Union Hall. State Rep. Brendan Boyle, left, congratulated Local 22 President Bill Gault.
REALTOR and developer and former awardee Barbara Capozzi and her husband Frank Scaramuzza were among VIPs in attendance.
IAFF Local 22 factotum Jack Eltman welcomes Councilman Bill Greenlee to lavish banquet at Fire Fighters Hall in Northern Liberties.
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WINNER of Lifetime Achievement Award in Entrepreneurship at 12th annual Carnevale gala hosted by National Italian American PAC is Donna M. Fluehr, seen here with her husband Robert and father Anthony Parisi. She is president and CEO of Tot-Time Child Development Centers, which operates 28 child-care facilities in the Commonwealth.
10 YOUNGSTERS who attend Police Officer Lauretha Vaird Boys and Girls Club and The Vaird Foundation, a Philadelphia Police Dept. Initiative, will be warm this winter thanks to a winter-coat giveaway from Cradles to Crayons. Accompanied by John Gonzalez, Boys & Girls Club Unit director; Commissioner Sylvester Johnson, former Philadelphia Police Dept. commissioner and co-founder of The Vaird Foundation; and Sgt. Kimberly Byrd, cofounder of the Vaird Foundation, the youths each picked a warm jacket.
GUBERNATORIAL candidate Dan Onorato, left, joins Salvatore J. Patti and Sal's family for this fam- ENJOYING festival were Council ily photo at Carnevale celebration. Patti received President Anna Verna and State Sen. Larry Farnese. Special Achievement Award in Business.
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CITY OF PHILADELPHIA Public Hearing Notice The Legislative Oversight Committee of the Council of the City of Philadelphia will hold a Public Hearing Tuesday, March 2, 2010, at 10:00 AM, in Room 400, City Hall, to hear testimony on the following items: 090881
Resolution authorizing City Council’s Committee on Legislative Oversight to hold public hearings to evaluate Philadelphia International Airport’s current resources for international travelers and explore current trends and opportunities to improve these services to improve our City’s international image.
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Resolution authorizing City Council’s Committee on Legislative Oversight to hold public hearings to investigate how the Philadelphia International Airport can expand its international flight options to position the city to become more competitive in serving area residents and more attractive for tourism and conventions.
Immediately following the public hearing, a meeting of the Legislative Oversight Committee, 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
CITY OF PHILADELPHIA Public Hearing Notice The Committee on Law and Government of the Council of the City of Philadelphia will hold a Public Hearing Wednesday, March 3, 2010, at 10:00 AM, in Room 400, City Hall, to hear testimony on the following items: An Ordinance providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the City of Philadelphia of the proposal set forth in a Resolution approved by Council proposing an amendment of the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter confirming Council’s power to enact ordinances that (i) require City contractors and recipients of City financial assistance to submit and comply with economic opportunity plans addressing the participation of disadvantaged business enterprises and workforce diversity, and (ii) that provide remedies for violations, including debarment from doing business with the City or receiving City financial assistance for a specified period of time; and authorizing Council to specify procedures for such debarments by conferring powers and duties on existing City agencies, including Council, or by creating new agencies for such purposes; and authorizing the appropriate officers to publish notice and to make arrangements for the special election.
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Resolution proposing an amendment to the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter confirming Council’s power to enact ordinances that (i) require City contractors and recipients of City financial assistance to submit and comply with economic opportunity plans addressing the participation of disadvantaged business enterprises and workforce diversity, and (ii) that provide remedies for violations, including debarment from doing business with the City or receiving City financial assistance for a specified period of time; and authorizing Council to specify procedures for such debarments by conferring powers and duties on existing City agencies, including Council, or by creating new agencies for such purposes; and providing for the submission of the amendment of the electors of Philadelphia.
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Immediately following the public hearing, a meeting of the Committee on Law and Government, 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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