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Legislative Round Up The State Senate has passed a bill sponsored by State Sen. Christine M. Tartaglione, intended to address a chronic shortage of nurses and other health providers. “As we move into the future, and as our population ages, our need for a dependable and progressive workforce in health care will increase,” Tartaglione said. “A modest investment now can head off enormous problems in the future.” Tartaglione’s legislation, SB 174, would create “The Pennsylvania Center for Health Careers” within the State’s Dept. of Labor & Industry. The Center will focus on increasing the capacity of nursing education, retaining health-care workers, increasing diversity and training new critical-care workers. The idea is part of Gov. Ed Rendell’s statewide “Workforce Investment Board” initiative. Tartaglione’s legislation would make the office a permanent part of the Department, rather than just a gubernatorial policy priority.
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Rep. Bishop Urges Foster Child Bill State Rep. Louise Williams Bishop is urging members of a State Senate committee to approve legislation that would help to protect foster children in Pennsylvania. The House passed the legislation (HB 2338), which she co-sponsored. It is part of a package of four foster-care bills that would improve the outcomes for children in foster care and ensure an ongoing relationship with siblings, adult relatives and grandparents. Bishop said under the bill, private and public agencies would be required to explain grievance policies and procedures to foster children and their families. “It is important that foster children have access to routine medical care, have the opportunity to get a quality education and, most importantly, be free of harassment,
punishment or physical and mental abuse,” Bishop said. “This bill would require foster children and their families to be informed so they are aware of their rights.”
Taylor Seeks Human Trafficking Hotline State Rep. John Taylor is co-sponsoring legislation that will enable citizens to report suspected cases of human trafficking in Pennsylvania using a nationwide hotline. Human trafficking is a modern form of slavery in which men, women and children are taken against their will and are often transported to foreign lands where they are subjected to forced labor and sexual exploitation. It is a worldwide problem. “The Polaris Project is a movement that calls attention to the plight of those caught up in the web of human trafficking and need assistance to escape captivity,” said Taylor. “This legislation will require the posting of the National Human Trafficking Resource Center hotline number in key establishments throughout Pennsylvania. The postings will encourage the public to report suspicious situations, potentially freeing victims and nabbing traffickers.” The hotline, which is funded primarily through the US Dept. of Health & Human Services and operated by Polaris Project, takes calls 24 hours a day in 150 languages. It is equipped to provide an immediate response to urgent calls and tips by connecting callers to one of more than 3,000 local referral organizations. The hotline allows callers to report tips, connect with local anti-trafficking services, request training and technical assistance, and receive general information.
Myers, Evans Push Local Gardening State Rep. John Myers, whose signature issue is connecting the State’s agriculture industry to the food needs of urban Pennsylvania, joined colleagues at groundbreaking
Senate OKs Tartaglione Health-Career Bill of the Capitol Hunger Garden in Harrisburg, an event aimed at showcasing the importance of nutrition and the role of community gardens throughout Pennsylvania. The Hunger Garden, located near the Governor’s entrance, will rely on volunteers to grow fresh vegetables to be donated to local food banks. State Rep. Dwight Evans, who is a member of the Hunger Caucus, is nationally known as an advocate for projects that provide fresh fruits and vegetables to underserved urban and rural communities. He is the founder of Pennsylvania’s Fresh Food Financing Initiative, a publicprivate partnership to renovate or build grocery stores around the Commonwealth. The program’s success was such that it served as the model for a national program unveiled recently by the Obama administration. Last month, Evans met with First Lady Michelle Obama and others at the White House to discuss issues of food access as they relate to the epidemic of childhood obesity. While there, he spoke about the Hunger Garden and urged other legislators to create similar gardens at State Capitols around the nation.
Cong. Fattah Nets $6.3 M For 7 Schools Congressman Chaka Fattah has delivered seven Philadelphia high schools shares in $6.3 million awarded by the US Dept. Of Labor. “Our goal for all Philadelphia schools is to build a safe learning environment where young people can focus on achieving their dreams,” Fattah said. “I’m pleased to announce that significant Federal resources are on their way to further that kind of educational environment by supporting mentoring, learning and employment strategies in these seven high schools in the School District of Philadelphia.” Here are the high schools and the amounts they will receive: Overbrook $960,356;
Germantown $960,356; University City $960,356; Lincoln $960,355; West Philadelphia $960,355; Bartram $960,355; Fitzsimons $545,955. These new grants come on the heels of $25 million announced in March for four other Philadelphia high schools under the same Dept. Of Labor program. Those schools, each receiving $6,270,000, are Samuel Fels, Olney West, Frankford and Edison HS. Fattah, who is Chairman of the Congressional Urban Caucus and Pennsylvania’s only member on the House Appropriations Committee, is recognized as a champion of educational programs and strategies to equalize learning opportunities and resource allocation for underserved schools.
McGeehan Battles To Keep Sprinklers State Rep. Michael McGeehan said he will continue to “vehemently defend the International Residential Code requirement,” introduced into law by him, which requires that all new private housing must include fire-protection sprinklers. Despite recent defeats in the courts to roll back building codes to 2006 standards, the Pennsylvania Builders Association is still lobbying to delay implementation of the mandates which went into effect on Jan. 1 for townhouses and will go into effect in 2011 for family residences. McGeehan led the successful bipartisan campaign in 2001 to facilitate the installation of sprinklers in college dormitories. This effort took Pennsylvania from having the highest dormitory fire-death rate down to zero in sprinklered dorms.
Payton Invites Young Politicians The House State Government Committee reported out legislation last week introduced by State Rep. Tony Payton that would create a commission encouraging Pennsylvania youth to be-
come active and better represented in the legislative process. The legislation (HB 1456) would establish a Pennsylvania Youth Commission comprised of 10 regions across the Commonwealth. Five youths from each region would be selected and responsible for compiling the ideas, concerns and issues facing the young people of their region. One, elected by his or her peers, would be given the opportunity annually to address a session of both the House and Senate to relate the commission’s findings. Payton said the program also would award an annual scholarship to a deserving commission member for his or her consistent display of leadership and commitment to the goals and ideals of the commission.
Washington Pushes Women’s Contest State Sen. LeAnna Washington is urging collegebound female high-school juniors and seniors to enter the 13th annual Bill Of Rights Essay Contest, sponsored by the National Foundation For Women Legislators and the National Rifle Association. “This is a wonderful opportunity for young women to realize their college goals while enhancing their understanding of the strong role of women in politics,” Washington said. “I am urging eligible young women to enter this contest.” The theme this year is “Freedom and Civic Virtues” and the contest’s seven winners will each receive a $3,000 college scholarship and an all-expenses-paid trip to the NFWL’s Annual Conference in November. The winners will have the opportunity to network with, be mentored by and speak to hundreds of women lawmakers from across the United States. Entries must be received or postmarked no later than Jul. 30, 2010. The application is available on the web at womenlegislators.org.
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Sen. Williams Able To Raise Big Bucks State Sen. Anthony Hardy Williams is picking up strength here with voter awareness and by raising dollars to cover television ads. Democrat ward leaders report there is a growing sense among their voters Philadelphians need to support their favorite son by turning out for the May 18 primary. In the meantime, Williams’ campaign team reports he raised $2.7 million from Mar. 30 to May 3. “During this campaign, we have made improving Pennsylvania’s schools one of the key components of our agenda for the state,” Williams said. “I believe that, in order to move our economy forward and create an attractive climate for job growth, we need to support schools that work, and give parents the power to get their children out of schools that
don’t. That means supporting public schools while also encouraging magnet schools, charter schools, vocational schools, and every other kind of educational opportunity for students. And it means giving parents the power to choose the school that’s right for their children and letting the money follow the child. Our school choice platform has many passionate supporters and our strong fundraising is a reflection of their support.” Adding their vote-getting strength to Williams’ goal for a big Philadelphia Primary turnout are Council President Anna Verna, Councilmn Darryl Clarke, Councilwomen Maria Quiñones Sánchez and Marian Tasco, Councilmen Darrell Clarke and Bill Greenlee, and District Attorney Seth Williams. With educational disparities remaining as one of the
last unresolved civil-rights issues of the nation, Williams traveled the state in one day last week stopping at three cities to lead rallies of students, families and advocates calling for reform efforts. They were Philadelphia, Harrisburg and Pittsburgh. Williams contends that dollars should follow the child, families should control those choices, and improved outcomes should be tied to both, no matter which outlet delivers the educational effort. But no child’s potential should be limited by their zip code or family’s income, he says. Williams has made a pledge major donors to his campaign will not be eligible for contracts with the State. To date, he is the only candidate to take such a pledge. By contrast, Allegheny Co. Executive Dan Onorato has
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CITY COUNCIL members turned out to support State Sen. Anthony Williams in his bid to win Democrat Gubernatorial nomination. Williams thanks Council Members who declared for him. With group is DA Seth Williams. From left are Council President Anna Verna, Majority Leader Marion Tasco, DA Seth Williams, and Council Members Darrell Clarke, Maria Quiñones Sánchez and Bill Greenlee. taken thousands of dollars ceived hundreds of thousands from donors who have been in fees from the contracts rewarded with lucrative con- Onorato and other board tracts. For example, as a members award to them. member of the Allegheny Media reports indicate investCounty Pension Board he has ment fund firms that give to received tens of thousands in board members have a 75% contributions from investment chance of being selected for a fund managers who have re- contract while firms that do not have a 14% chance of Michael being selected.
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Councilman Green Joins Onorato Team Councilman Bill Green endorsed Dan Onorato for Governor, joining Councilman Curtis Jones who had done so earlier. Onorato has also received endorsements of State Rep. Thaddeus Kirkland, Chester City Councilman John Linder, Chester City (Cont. Page 7)
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(Cont. From Page 6) Councilwoman Portia L. West, and Chester Democratic Chair Olivia Smith. He also was endorsed by State Reps. Steve Santarsiero and John T. Galloway, and Bucks Co. Commissioner Diane M. Ellis-Marseglia in Basin Park. He has the support of Congressman Patrick Murphy, State Reps. Tony Payton Jr. and Brendan Boyle, and former City Councilman Angel Ortiz. A lifelong Pennsylvanian, Onorato was raised in a working-class neighborhood on Pittsburgh’s North Side. He graduated college from Penn State and received his law degree from the University of Pittsburgh School of Law. Onorato has served as Allegheny Co. Executive since 2004 and was unopposed for reelection in 2007. Prior to being elected County Executive, Onorato served as Allegheny Co. Controller and a Pittsburgh City Councilman. Dan and his wife Shelly reside in the Brighton Heights neighborhood of Pittsburgh with their three children.
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Rendell Freezes Judge Appointments PICKING up support in his campaign to win the 190th Legislative Dist. seat is Sharif Street, who received endorsement of Boise Butler, president of ILA Local 1291, and Shawn Dougherty of Teamsters Local 107.
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cash on hand. Last quarter, Toomey raised $2.3 million, which was more than Specter or Sestak. “It is because of our enthusiastic supporters that I am confident we will win in November,” Toomey said in a statement.
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with their beloved schools closing. Holy Spirit will welcome your children in a safe, quiet, convenient environment, similar to your own school. Change and transition are frightening to young children, but Holy Spirit plans to make this change a positive experience for your children and for you. With the additional enrollment, even more improvements can be made to the classrooms, science and computer labs and library. Holy Spirit is convenient to parks and green space for healthy outdoor activity. Holy Spirit will be a clean, comfortable place for our children to learn and thrive. Few things are as important as providing safe, stable, (Cont. Page 19)
May 13- Fundraiser for State Rep. Kenyatta Johnson at Union League, 140 S. Broad St., 6-9 p.m. Ticket prices vary. RSVP (215) 820-7308. May 13- Help Us Re-Elect Democratic Ward Leaders Bill Dolbow and Bob Dellavella at Johnnie’s Restaurant, 421 Comly St., 69 p.m. Donations $50. RSVP (215) 533-2080. May 14- State Rep. Ronald Waters hosts Senior Health Expo and Luncheon at Turner MS Gym, 5900 Baltimore Ave., and 11 a.m. Soul food served. Event features the famous “Who put the ‘P’ in Pinochle” tournament. Games, health screenings, and a massage therapist. May 14- Fundraiser for Don Garecht, Republican State Committee candidate, at Red Rooster, 7960 Dungan Rd., 8-11 p.m., $30. Proceeds go
to Phila. Republican Coalition. RSVP (215) 876-5551. May 16- Marion Wimbush hosts annual Meet & Greet for Democrat candidates at Oak Lane Diner, 6528 N. Broad St., 9 a.m.-12 m. May 16-.Torresdale Boys Club Car Show at 4500 Linden Ave., 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Car registration $15 due day of show. Awards will be donated. 50-50 drawing, bat cages, and other family events. May 19- Memorial Plaque Dedication for Firefighter Albert Klemmer at Engine 59 Station, 22nd & Hunting Park Ave., 11 a.m. May 20- S. Phila. Business Association hosts its 2010 Scholarship Dinner at Galdo’s Catering, 20th St. & Moyamensing Ave., 6. 30-10 p.m. Tickets $45. For reservations call Reggie Lozzi (215) 3361108. May 22- AOH Div. 87, hosts Fundraiser for Sgt. Tom Wallace at 171 Wakeling St., 6 p.m.-????. Tickets $20. For info Crystal Schwartz at Cysntom1711@yahoo. May 28- PRO-ACT is offering free Message & Media
Training from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. at the PRO-ACT Office, 444 N. Third St., Suite 307. Jun. 1- Laborers District Council 11th Annual Charity Golf Classic in honor of Samuel Staten, Jr. at Spring Mill Country Club, 80 Jacksonville Rd., Ivyland, Pa., 10:30 a.m. shotgun follows breakfast. Proceeds benefit Fox Chase Mesothelioma Fund, Jenkintown Day Nursery and Q’aid Staten Memorial Scholarship Fund. Several levels of competition. For info Dana Blackman Brady (267) 757-0720. Jun. 5- Bazaar at St. Matthew A.M.E. Ch., 215 N. 57th St., 10 a.m.-4 p.m. For info Frances McBride (215) 7249297. Jun. 6- Welcoming Center hosts fundraiser celebrating McGillin’s Olde Ale House with ‘Creative Black Tie’ beef-&-beer dinner at 1310 Drury St., 6-8 p.m. Tickets $45. For info Katie (215) 557-2845. Jun. 9- Shomrim of Phila. and the Delaware Valley (Police and Fire Org.) hosts 73rd annual Banquet at Har Zion Synagogue, Hagys Ford Rd.,
Penn Valley, Pa., 6:30-11 p.m. Honoring Joey Vento as “Person Of The Year” and Mindy Marynowitz “Humanitarian Of The Year”. Tickets $75. Hors d’oeuvres, dinner and open bar. Contact Mitchell Spritzler (267) 2351287. Jun. 10- Tribute to Carol Ann Campbell at Penn’s Landing Caterers, 1301 S. Columbus Blvd., dinner to benefit Edgar & Carol Ann Campbell Foundation. $125 per ticket. Full table of 10 $1,000. Entertainment by Amazing Grace. For info http://eccampbellfoundation.org. Jun. 15- Benefit for Phila. Public School Notebook at University Of The Arts, Hamilton Hall, 32 S. Broad St. For info (215) 951-0330, ext. 2160. Jun. 17- Fathers day Rally Committee holds Fatherhood Award reception at Hyatt Regency Hotel at Penn’s Landing, 201 S. Columbus Blvd., 6-8 p.m. For tickets and info (215) 236-3372. Jun. 28- CATCH, Inc., Golf Classic at Island Green Country Club, 1 Red Lion Rd. For info Joann (215) 735-7435.
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Like you, we are distressed by the closing of our beloved Catholic schools. It is a sad day, indeed, when any school is closed. We must put our frustration aside, however, and work together to find the best possible solution for our children and the Community. Holy Spirit School has been saved from closure. There has been a substantial endowment fund set up to provide additional financial assistance to the school. Holy Spirit is now stronger than ever and poised to thrive well into the future. It can provide the stability you need at this troubling time. We reach out to other communities close to us which have not been as fortunate and which now must deal
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Why not Onorato? We have no quarrel with his skills or his policies. It’s simple. He’s a dyed-in-the-wool, up-to-his-nose Pittsburghian. That city and its Allegheny Co. political menagerie despise our city and make no bones about it. Onorato’s first and last loves are the Allegheny and Monongahela Rivers that coil around his home base. The first Philadelphian in modern times to occupy the Governor’s seat (if you don’t count Milton Shapp, a neighbor) is Gov. Ed Rendell. Because he understood Philly better than his predecessors, he saw to it the Port of Philadelphia received serious appropriations. This money is being well used to poise the Port to become a major destiny for shipping in the very near future. As a result, we see it growing despite a recession. We can expect Dan Onorato to do the same for Pittsburgh at the expense of the Port of Philadelphia. It’s natural. Look at what Gov. Tom Ridge did for the Port of Erie, from which he hailed. It makes no sense for anyone in this city to play games in this primary. State Sen. Anthony Williams should be everyone’s choice. He’s our hometown guy and he needs to be shown that with a heavy turnout. We like Joe Hoeffel, Jack Wagner, and Onorato ... but of the four, the supposed leader in the polls, Onorato, is the most dangerous to the future needs of Philadelphia should he make it to Harrisburg in November. The others all understand our Port is the state’s international gateway to the world. Also, in assessing the chances of any of the four Democrats’ beating Republican frontrunner Tom Corbett, we believe Williams would have the best shot. Doesn’t seem like that at this moment, but if he makes the primary, we’ll clip out this editorial and run it again after the November election to show our political acumen. We are disappointed Onorato has peeled off support in Williams’ home base. We know and understand how that happens. If everyone stood behind Williams, and if Onorato does win the primary, wouldn’t he have to come back for the kind of Democrat turnout he needs to win the State? Our straying leadership would be in as good a position as they are at this moment.
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The Pennsylvania Primaries must be just around the corner, because the advertisements just got nastier. From the swipes Allegheny Co. Executive Dan Onorato and State Sen. Anthony Hardy Williams are taking at each other, (and the swipes former Congressman Joe Hoeffel is taking at both of them), to the “Quien es mas macho?” tone that the race between Sen. Arlen Specter and Congressman Joe Sestak is starting to take, the quest for the Democratic nominations for Governor and Senator have gone from duels between statesmen to Mixed Martial Arts. (In fact, I see MMA star Kimbo Slice making his way into town any minute now.) I guess that these guys don’t think Pennsylvanians are nearly as interested in such issues as ways to improve our schools, the best use of tax dollars, gun control or bringing jobs back to the Commonwealth as they are with things like military records, campaign financing, party affiliations or things like that. You would think the serious issues that we face as a Commonwealth and a nation would be seen as more important than the usual crap that ends up littering the campaign trail these days, but alas, you would be wrong. They haven’t gotten quite silly enough to start pulling out the Flag Pin stuff that was such a part of the 2008 Pennsylvania Presidential Primary, but the Silliness Traps are out there just waiting for folks to fall into them. I understand in the modern campaign cycle you have to make yourself stand out. But you should stand out because of what you stand for, not because you’ve hired just the right (Cont. Page 37)
SNOOPER’S “WE DID IT” FILES: Hey Chief, remember I mentioned about an EMAIL concerning a POTHOLE on PENNWAY STREET, and how frustration set in on the person who sent it to me. Guess what? The pothole was taken care of, and very quickly. We must thank DAVE ORTIZ from the 5th Highway Dist. He’s the one who made sure it was done. The person who sent us the EMAIL has already expressed his thanks, especially when he learned WE at THE PUBLIC RECORD help solve this problem, and made sure it was completed. He told us he had called just about everybody, even The Mayor’s much-touted 311 ‘hotline’; this he did 3 times, to NO AVAIL. We thank MR. ORTIZ and his band of professionals who DID THE JOB! Hey Boss, just call me MR. F-I-X-I-T. Why not? SNOOPER’S “L-A-S-T C-A-L-L” ELECTION BUREAU: Finally, we will all get to pick out our respective candidates, so they can move on to THE GENERAL ELECTION. You will be electing a candidate for GOVERNOR, SENATOR, CONGRESSMAN and STATE REPRESENTATIVES. The Governor’s Race and the Senator’s Race are of great importance, and you can bet all eyes will be on Pennsylvania. The last polls we took showed us, it will be a real close election. Yes, I know, usually the voters UPSTATE decide the eventual winners, and they will play a huge part in this election too. Remember, PLEASE VOTE MAY 18, it’s your RIGHT – do it! SNOOPER’S SPORTS DISGRACE FILES: How many of you saw this idiot who jumped out of the right-field stand, and on to the field, while The Phillies were playing against The St. Louis Cardinals? I happen to AGREE with the prompt actions taken by the Police Officer; after all, who knew what this idiot had in his mind to do? People today are CRAZY and it’s now affecting our youth. For the fans to cheer this idiot is a DISGRACE. It seems this is now the common thing to do. Yes, you can get recognition and FREE PUBLICITY too. Stupidity! Hold on, it’s happened again; another IDIOT runs onto the field. What’s next? CHIEF: Please read this EMAIL from LEN ZITO on the same subject here! I got quite a few of them, and these people did not mince their words – WHEW! SNOOPER “SOCIALIZING”: The other night I decided to go to “THE GARDEN”. No, I don’t mean MADISON SQUARE GARDEN, but THE OLIVE GARDEN. Once inside, I spotted up at the bar TOM & COLLEEN KILKENNY, and they also had FRANK TALENT (Cont. Page 37)
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Yo! Here we go again with a tale of one of my favorite cartoon characters – Casper the ghost. Actually it is Casper the Friendly Ghost. Restless ghosts are a dime a dozen; poltergeists are scary; but there are not many friendly ghosts. So just what is a friendly ghost? Casper is depicted as a ghostly, slightly obese little boy. But who does he represent? Casper was created in the late 1930s by Seymour Reit and Joe Oriolo in a children’s storybook and was sold to Paramount Pictures’ Famous Studios animation division. They created the first Noveltoon to feature Casper in The Friendly Ghost in 1945. Casper was portrayed as a cute ghost-child with a New York accent who preferred to make friends and not scare people because he got tired of scaring them. He was so distraught that he tried to commit suicide by lying on a railroad track in the hopes of getting run over. He apparently forgot that he was already dead. Then he met Bonnie and Johnny, who became Casper’s best friends. In other Noveltoons, Casper still tries to find a friend but usually winds scaring them before eventually succeeding. And it turns out that the new friend that he makes needs his help to overcome some sort of fate. Casper became one of the most famous cartoon characters of the Famous Studio. Casper comic books were first published in 1949, and 1959 he was a star in television shorts on the Matty’s Funday Funnies show sponsored by Mattel Toys. Casper got his own cartoon show in 1963 which ran until the mid 1990s. Most of this you may already known; but do you know the back story? In 1995, a live-action feature Casper told the story of a 12-year-old boy living in Whipstaff Manor with his father J. T. McFadden. Mr. McFadden was an inventor. Casper died from pneumonia after sledding and playing in the snow, staying outdoors too long. Some of the back story of this movie contradicts other Casper legends, but that loveable character still is Casper the Friendly Ghost. Now that you have reached the end of this tale, I will give you something that can be used while playing Trivial Pursuit or some other quiz show if they asked you this question – What is Casper’s full name? Casper McFadden, of course. So having learned this, you might just be able to win that $1 million quiz on television.
With ward leadership fights flowering all over the place this Primary day, little attention is being paid to long-serving ward leaders who have decided to call it quits. Being a ward leader may seem to be a glamorous job to committee people and other aspirants to elected office. But the good ones know they have often had to dig into their own pockets year round to insure their committeepersons and constituents were fully served. So it is with pleasure that I call attention to two who have served well and are now retiring. Former State Rep. and 48th Ward Democrat Leader attorney NICHOLAS MAIALE will announce his retirement from his position as leader of that ward this evening at his ward meeting. Maiale will step down following the primary election. “It is time for me to relinquish the leadership I have held for 26 years,” he said. Maiale, who represented the 183rd Legislative Dist. from 1980 to 1992, said he will continue to serve as Chairman of the Pennsylvania State Retirees Board, at least until his term expires in 2013. He has served on that State Board, charged with overseeing the pensions of retired State employees, since 1992. The beloved and respected leader has for years kept his ward in the forefront, producing major victories for Democrat candidates. He maintains a law practice at 1420 Walnut Street. Few people understand the demands made on good ward leaders. Maiale was among the best. He maintained a district (Cont. Page 37)
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We’re less than a week away from the GOP primary election and there’s a lot going on. First is the contested battle for Governor. ATTORNEY GENERAL TOM CORBETT is the endorsed candidate against conservative Berks Co. STATE REP. SAM ROHRER. Rohrer is known to a few in Philly GOP circles as the man who helped oust JOHN PERZEL as Speaker in favor of DENNY O’BRIEN. Corbett, on the other hand, is known as the man who indicted Perzel on numerous counts of public corruption. Look for Corbett to easily pull this off simply because of his high name ID and his crusade to weed out corruption in State government. The race for the Lieutenant Governor’s office is also going to be an interesting one to follow. Bucks Co. Commissioner JIM CAWLEY is the endorsed GOP candidate, but he is facing stiff competition from across the state. His top challengers seem to be far-right STATE REP. DARYL METCALFE from Butler Co., financial advisor JEAN CRAIGE PEPPER of Erie and businessman STEVE JOHNSON of York. Each candidate has a compelling story to explain why they will win. Metcalfe with his extreme base may swing an upset in this Tea Party year if his enthusiasts come out in droves. Pepper’s campaign is focused on her being a woman, which could put her over the top, while Johnson’s smart-business strategies may give him an edge with those voters who may not vote on ideology, but on economic soundness. Two notable Congressional races in Philly are in the Northeast. Look for former CONGRESSMAN MIKE FITZPATRICK to easily win the GOP nomination against (Cont. Page 37)
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- 25 years of faithful service working for you - Chairman of the PA House Education Committee - Passionate advocate for public education - Nationally recognized expert on early childhood education - Leader in fight to curb high school drop-outs - Innovative backer of Call Me Mister mentoring-scholarships - Active member of Legislative Black Caucus - Supporter of outreach programs for seniors - Member of executive committee of Council of State Governments Eastern Region Conference - Harvard Leaders in Government Seminar - Trustee of Community College of Philadelphia - Board member of PHEAA, the Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency - Leader in fight to preserve Civil War Museum collection
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County’s 12 State Committee posts. One slate is supported by the Republican City Committee; first among equals on it is RCC Executive Director Jim Dintino. The other slate is allied to the Republican Party of Pennsylvania; it features RPP’s Senior Advisor in Philadelphia Al Schmidt. Dintino had harsh words for RPP Chairman Rob Glea-
son, who was publicly scored RCC for sagging Republican registrations and a string of electoral defeats. “I am outraged that Gleason would work to knock off State Committeepersons who supported him and voted for him when he was up for election,” Dintino said, “They have nothing to do with his personal fight against City Committee Counsel Mike Meehan. They paid their good money to go up to Harrisburg three times a year. He is using State campaign money to go against them. They are good women, men, African Americans, who are not part of this fight. They shouldn’t be treated like this. It is very unfair. “Gleason stated he wasn’t going to spend a dime endorsing anybody,” Dintino continued. “The fallacies that roll off his tongue are numerous.” Schmidt, however, in-
sisted the dissident slate was entirely locally funded. “We formed our own committee, Philadelphia Republicans For State Committee,” he said. “Not a penny of our campaign costs is coming from the State Committee.” Competition between Republicans is healthy for the Party, Schmidt maintained. That remains to be seen. It is, however, rare at this scale. While Republicans have always known their share of intraparty squabbles and mud-wrestling matches, they have usually worked them out at the individual level. Not since the efforts of the Religious Right to take over local Party apparatuses in the 1990s have organized slates duked it out like this for control of a major County. One thing is sure now: whoever speaks for Philadelphia Republicans in the State Party this fall will, for the first time in a long time, be able to boast they’ve made it through a tough primary.
The union that represents Philadelphia hotel, stadium, food service and commercial laundry workers is throwing its support behind Sen. Arlen Specter in his bid for reelection. The Philadelphia Joint Board of Workers United represents more than 8,000 workers. “I am pleased that Workers United, with such a strong presence here in Philadelphia, has decided to endorse me for reelection. This is another big boost for my campaign and I thank Workers United for their help and support,” said Specter in accepting the endorsement. Delegates representing 10 union locals comprising the Philadelphia Joint Board gathered to hear PJB Mgr. Lynne Fox extend the endorsement and explain why the union decided to support Specter. “Sen. Specter has a long history working on behalf of the Philadelphia Joint Board,
standing with us when garment shops were closing and helping the union transition many members into training for new career options. There was a time when the Philadelphia Joint Board represented 25,000 members. Today, after tremendous losses in manufacturing, the union represents 8,500 workers in Philadelphia,” said Fox. The Philadelphia Joint Board includes the following locals: 33T, 75, 148C, 10, 170, 352, 274, 525, and 2224.
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by Tony West Republican internal feuding in Philadelphia reached an unprecedented peak this week as dueling factions pelted the city’s GOP electorate with mass mailings promoting their opposed lists of candidates for Republican State Committee. Twenty-four Republicans are running for Philadelphia
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Rep. Williams: City In HIV Crisis;
State Rep. Jewell Williams is a distraught man. Though he holds great power as a long time legislator in the 197th Dist. in the heart of North Philadelphia, he finds he’s been powerless to get one message across. Service he provides to his constituents who come to his office daily, and many are the crusades he has led on behalf of the impoverished majority in his District. Yet his con-
stituents continue to fail to listen to his efforts to alert them to the HIV/AIDS virus infecting them in epidemic proportions. Those who live in his legislative District, surrounded by the great seat of learning known as Temple University and served by its excellent hospital facility, have the highest reported rate of HIV/AIDS infection in the city of Philadelphia -- despite
the fact both the university and its hospital have scores of outreach programs. This week, a frustrated Williams charged, “Philadelphia is heading for a medical disaster.” He sounded this warning to a group of clergyman and health delivery people at a press conference he held in his office this week. “We have become a killing field because of the ignorance of a population who ignores
the fact unsafe sex is tantamount to transmitting the disease for which there is no known cure.” He told the more than 30 community leaders present he was calling on the City to declare “a state of emergency” in response to the statistics which show an alarming increase in the HIV and AIDS infection rate. Williams deplores the fact Philadelphia’s HIV rates are
now five times the national average, and the city’s new rate of infection is higher than New York City, which historically has been known as the epicenter of the nation’s AIDS epidemic. He thanked the leaders in the religious, civic, medical, civil rights, youth and senior communities with him “because they understand the severity of this epidemic and that we must rebuild a campaign to promote awareness and education on HIV and AIDS.” Williams xontinued, “It is a disaster that HIV/AIDS infections have taken a back seat to our concerns over crime, poverty and homelessness. It is the foremost deadliest killer within the African American communities of our city. Just as H1N1, or swine flu, dominated the media, we need now a full-out city campaign to educate people on how to prevent acquiring and spreading the disease and where they can get tested to find out if they are carriers.” Williams said Philadelphia infection rates are clear indicators the City’s Health Dept. has “not done a good enough job as community leaders in preventing new case of HIV and AIDS.” Said Williams, “This is a killer disease. It is a life sentence.” Those tested and discovered with HIV/AIDS, he noted, could receive life-sustaining treatment and help slow down the contagious spread of the disease. In 2008, 24,570 Philadelphians tested positive for HIV or AIDS. Of those, 14,083 are living with AIDS and 10,488 are living with HIV. Philadelphia recorded the
largest number of people living with HIV/AIDS since the compilation and reporting of those statistics in the city. “Even more frightening,” noted Williams, “approximately 25% of people with HIV are unaware of their infection and they account for beteen 54% and 70% of all new HIV infections.” “It is sad that after providing close to 30 years of HIV and AIDS education in Philadelphia communities and surrounding counties, we are still experiencing astronomical rates of infection and a lack of education on a disease that can soon wipe out a generation if we don’t act in a major way,” said Gary Bell, executive director of Blacks Educating Blacks About Sexual Health Issues. “But it is also good Rep. Williams has brought us together to raise awareness on this issue. There is a need for improved HIV and AIDS education and prevention, especially in highly affected areas of the city.” He added African Americans make up only about 12% of the US population, yet account for half of the new HIV infections reported. He noted numerous studies suggest many new infections are occurring among younger African Americans. Karen Downer, who serves as CFO of PFERIC, said her organization is a faith-based education and testing organization that is ready to go out and test anywhere. “We have been working very closely with faith-based communities, and we are prepared to cover health fairs and community forums to spread (Cont. Next Page)
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DR. AMY NUNN, of Brown University Medical School, deplores the lack of public awareness of the rising rate of HIV/AIDS infections, particularly among Black African Americans. “It is a killer disease,” she said. & Vision,” said Princess nal Medicine at TUHS and Graham, who is program co- part of the hospital’s ordinator for General Inter- HIV/AIDS community out-
HIV/AIDS Money Was Wasted these difficult budgetary times, State agencies must redouble their efforts to make every dollar count, especially when it involves a health-related program as vital to the Commonwealth as HIV/AIDS prevention,” Wagner said. The HIV/AIDS Prevention Program, administered by the Dept. of Health, provides HIV and AIDS counseling, testing and education programs across the Commonwealth. As of Dec. 31, 2008, 31,210 Pennsylvanians were reported to be living with HIV or AIDS. The Dept. of the Auditor General reviewed the Dept. of Health’s HIV/AIDS preven-
tion spending during the 200708 fiscal year, which totaled $13.3 million. Auditors also reviewed subcontractor supporting documentation for $774,000 and found waste, abuse or potential fraud existed in $502,135, or 65%; that the agency paid to 10 subcontractors operating prevention programs and providing counseling services. This total included inappropriate expenditures totaling $38,131, which included a water park trip to Wildwood, N.J. costing $7,465, inadequate supporting documentation totaling $399,828 and no documentation for $64,176.
complaining about the handling of cases reported with HIV/AIDS, that the City’s
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Auditor General Jack Wagner last week said the Dept. of Health failed to oversee HIV/AIDS Prevention Program money, resulting in the potential for fraud, including the payment of $223,000 to one contractor who submitted duplicate invoices. Wagner’s auditors determined the Dept. of Health paid a contractor $223,000 for 45 duplicate invoices that were submitted among those for which the contractor was paid $1.2 million. Duplicate invoices included payments for prevention education, outreach services and administrative costs provided by subcontractors. In several cases, the same documentation was submitted to Health three times for payment. The auditors spoke to the contractor because of concerns the invoices may have been purposely duplicated. The contractor’s management stated that a former temporary employee may have duplicated the invoices; however, the former temporary employee said he did not duplicate invoices and processed only what was provided to him by a clerk. Wagner said he was referring his report to the Pennsylvania Attorney General, the Pennsylvania Office of Inspector General, and the Office of Inspector General for the US Dept. of Health & Human Services for review. “This is a disturbing amount of money that is not properly accounted for and in
reach team. Williams added, despite the available outreach programs, testing is a must today for everyone who has sex. “There is no cure or vaccine for this disease, and that’s why it’s vital for the state and local leaders to make this a top social priority. I am also imploring all media outlets to cover this issue as they would any other health epidemic. Public service announcements, interviews and town meetings are desperately needed to shine light on a very dark and dismal issue.” The Philadelphia Public Record, starting as early as four years ago, has been sounding the same alert and in 2007 indicated one of the major signals of widespread HIV/AIDS infections in the city was the alarming rise in the number of babies born to syphilis-infected mothers. It is obvious from several Sexual Intervention Specialists, who were fired after
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(Cont. From Prev. Page) the word about the importance of testing,” Downer said. “Last year, PFERIC tested over 116 people at the Susquehanna Community Festival and could have tested additional attendees if we had additional staffing.” Temple University Health System provides confidential testing everyday in its emergency room. “We have participated in several HIV and AIDS community outreach efforts with Rep. Williams’ office and Hope Inspiration
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MEDICAL RECORD Keystone Mercy Health Plan employees have donated more than $216,000 to help its members and others in need during its 22nd annual Mission Partnership program. Mission Partnership enables employees to
who understand the importance of helping those in need. This is just one of the many ways that we actively give back to the communities where we live and serve,” explained Sister Renee Yann, senior VP. The program was started in 1988 as a way to celebrate the five-year anniversary of what is now Keystone Mercy Health Plan. Over the past 22 years,
Keystone Mercy employees statewide have raised close to $2 million. This year, the employees donated more than $216,649, exceeding the company’s dollar goal of $200,000. The Member Scholarship program helps members ease the financial burden of college and vocational school. Since 1988, the employees have funded 741 scholarships.
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SEVEN authorities, School District and Temple University have formed an umbrella agency to help increase minority contractor and vending participation. At initial meeting, from left to right, were SEPTA's Fran Kelly; School Reform Commission Chairman Robert Archie;, PHA Executive Director Carl Greene; DRPA and PRPA Board chief John Estey, Jr.; Temple University Sr. VP Ken Lawrence; PPA Board chief Joe Ashdale; and PPA Executive Director Vince Fenerty.
Union Labor... Building it right for a better and stronger community! Laborers’ District Council of the Metropolitan Area of Philadelphia and vicinity is comprised of four unions: Local 135, Daniel L. Woodall, Jr., James Vail Business Manager L.E.C.E.T. Management Trustee Local 332, Samuel Staten, Jr., Vincent Primavera, Sr. Business Manager L.E.C.E.T. Management Trustee Local 413, James Harper,Sr., Fred Chiarlanza Business Manager L.E.C.E.T. Management Trustee Local 57, Walt Higgins Harry Hopkins Business Manager L.E.C.E.T. Management Trustee Laborers District Council, Ryan N. Boyer, Business Manager. Samuel Staten, Sr., Business Manager Emeritus of the Laborers’ District Council of the Metropolitan Area of Philadelphia and Vicinity and Local 332.
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Authorities Join To Help Add Minority Contracts Helping minority businesses land a larger share of public agency contracts is among the goals of a new umbrella organization, the Pennsylvania Association of Public Services Agencies, which has been formed in Philadelphia. Seven State-related agencies banded together to create the group, which also intends to share financial, human resources and technology practices for mutual benefit. “There is a tremendous level of expertise within each of our organizations. The formation of PAPSA creates a vehicle in which we can share ideas, in some cases combine our purchasing power, and most importantly create a force to move the Philadelphia economy forward for the benefit of all of our citizens,” said John Estey, chairman of the Philadelphia Regional Port Authority and the Delaware River Port Authority, two of the
member agencies. As its first major initiative, the new organization has scheduled a Small Business Expo to be held Wednesday, Jun. 2 from 8 a.m. to noon at the Pennsylvania Convention Center. Minority-owned and women-owned businesses are especially encouraged to attend and learn about the many opportunities available at the sponsoring organizations. “In today’s tough economy, this is one way we public purpose agencies can help each other and support minority and women-owned businesses, too,” said Philadelphia Housing Authority Executive Director Carl R. Greene, who is serving as president of the new group. All member agencies will be represented at the expo, educating vendors on the opportunities that exist and how to compete for contracts. There are plans to create a web portal so that vendors can see all member agency
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Incarceration Program Change According to the Pew Center, America is undergoing a record increase in financial support for incarceration, with the 50 States spending more than $49 billion on prisons in 2007, five times more than the $11 billion spent 20 years ago. California alone will spend more than $7 billion on 9, 000 new correctional facilities for 2009-2010, although California has one of the biggest financial deficits in the nation. In 2008, the rate of increase for prison costs last year was six times higher than the rate of increase for public schools and higher education spending. There is a higher premium on promoting prison life rather than education. In 2009 with many of America’s States feeling the effect of the recession and budget shortfalls, the
increased spending for prisons and jails has led to a disproportionate decrease in spending on education and other social needs that would aid in preventing the increase of prison rolls. Let’s be candid, friends, many of us pressured legislators for stringent mandatory-sentencing laws in our efforts to “obliterate crime from our society.” And in our zealot ideology, we contributed to the escalating and volatile prison population that has now taken on a life of its own. For example, even in the States where crime is evaporating – the numbers of imprisoned continue to grow. Conversely, we are now faced with the final chapter in the demise of a first-rate public-school education in America, the apathetic and calculating elimination of social services and after programs, the stringent
and inflexible criminal laws, police brutality, and corruption are just some of the seeds that have been planted to give birth to the unnatural creation and rise
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Huge SEPTA Breakdown Is Waiting To Happen SEPTA has an Achilles heel. It’s the 90-year-old Wayne Junction Substation. If any part of its ancient electrical system triggers off, thousands of SEPTA’s daily rail line riders will be stranded for hours ... and maybe days. That’s because you just can’t switch on or reroute the needed electrical juice to keep those trains running with the flick of the switch. Those circuit-breakers and other relay switches which keep the electrical grids feeding from the junction to the trains were manufactured almost a century ago. They can’t be replaced. No parts are being made and the manufacturers who made them are long gone from the business. Replacements can’t be found, so SEPTA has set up its own machine shop just to replicate the parts needed. When one goes, it has to be made. The trains stay stopped and the riders stranded, having to fend for themselves
RELAY BOX on left would replace 17 of the almost century-old relay switches now in use at SEPTA’s Wayne Junction substation. To SEPTA’s credit, station has had minimal history of breakdowns ... but warns equipment is beginning to feel stress of time. until new parts are made. Who will be affected? Those who make the 17.5 million trips every year on the Glenside Warminster, West Trenton, LansdaleDoylestown, Norristown, Chestnut Hill East and Fox Chase Lines. They all depend on the substation which takes in elec-
tricity and converts it for use as traction power to move trains. SEPTA officials understand the need to rebuild this station and make better use of the land around it. But its plans to move ahead with the design phase this year, and starting construction net year, have gone out the window.
This is all because Act 44 passed into law by the General Assembly in 2007 to create a dedicated source for transportation funding through the State, now can’t do so. Its budgeted funding depended on tolls to be imposed on Interstate 80. That won’t happen, since the US Dept. of Transportation last month turned down the imposition of tolls on Interstate 80. Gov. Ed Rendell has called the General Assembly into a special session to find alternative methods to deal with the sudden transit-funding crisis. Not only is the funding for the substation nonexistent, so is the $82 million estimated to repair bridges and viaducts on four of the regional services. Legislators in the fivecounty area serviced by SEPTA may not fully recognize the crisis facing SEPTA, nor may their riders. But if no permanent funding source is found to make up the toll shortfall, look for irate riders in the near future.
Rendell held a press conference at the Wayne Junction substation to underline the seriousness of the situation. Without adequate funding, he stated, Legislative inaction will create major problems for every Philadelphian relying on SEPTA for transportation as well as other transit
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teachers must feel safe and secure in school to be successful, but throwing money and hardware at a problem as deeply entrenched as the racial divide at South Philadelphia HS is not the answer. “The District still does not comprehend the nature of the problem and has not taken responsibility for the harassment, violence and discrimination Asian students have endured. The District should work with students, staff and community members to teach students about discrimination and intolerance, instill in them the importance of thoughtful individual and collective actions and cultivate a sense of civic responsibility.” After Superintendent Arlene Ackerman testified before City Council that the cameras cost $1 million, the School District announced the true cost was $689,000.
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City’s most prolific pour house opens by Len Lear On Monday, May 10, City Tap House opened its doors at 3925 Walnut Street, with its owners claiming to serve the region’s largest selection of draft beers — 60 in all, including many rare craft offerings — as well as a menu of American pub fare. The newcomer features extensive open-air seating on two terraces and a row of five stone fire pits overlooking Walnut Street combined with the rustic feel of a mountain lodge. The restaurant’s four owners — Gary Cardi, Chris Coco, Brian Harrington and Frank Falesto — also operate Mission Grill and Public House, both in Center City, as well as several others in New York City, Maryland
and Delaware. All have been opened in the past five years. City Tap House is located on the second level of The Radian, a new building near the campuses of the University of Pennsylvania and Drexel University. The restaurant features a large “island” bar with all 60 taps, a 120-seat dining room, an open kitchen and two outdoor terraces. There are also two semi-private dining grottoes and an elevated semi-private lounge with up to 12 taps. The timber-framed interior with a natural color scheme is outfitted by reclaimed wood from old barns, used for everything from the walls to the ceiling beams; slate tile floors and hand-hammered copper accents, including the bar top. The restaurant’s draft beer list, developed by beer stew-
ard Andrew Farrell, includes Tripel Karmeliet, a slightly sweet Belgian Tripel brewed from wheat, oats and barley; Hitachino Nest White, a tangy Japanese white beer; Ace Pear Cider, a pear-and-apple cider that is gluten-free; and Bell’s Two-Hearted Ale, a hoppy selection with a floral aroma. There are also lots of wines by the glass, cocktails and whiskies. The American pub fare is produced by culinary director Brian Cooke and executive chef Al Paris. Cooke is a graduate of the Culinary Institute of America and former general manager at The Fountain Restaurant at The Four Seasons, and Paris is known for his 20-plus years of cooking experience at many Philadelphia restaurants. Some of the menu items are: crispy Gulf oysters with horseradish aioli, Johnny cakes and pickled red onion; Lancaster lamb merguez sausage with red pepper hum-
mus, flatbread, marinated olives and feta; roasted local beet salad with radicchio, goat cheese croutons, green beans and orange-rosemary vinaigrette; center-cut pork chop with apple-fennel mash and roasted pepper salad; and several varieties of mussels. There are also two brick ovens for a variety of pizzas. Menu items range in price from $6 for hand-cut sweet potato fries to $29 for Saturday’s grilled bone-in rib-eye dinner special. Other “Daily Supper” plates-of-the-day will include Monday’s pan-seared grouper and Wednesday’s rosemary-mint grilled lamb chops. City Tap House serves lunch and dinner, seven days a week. For more information or to make a reservation, visit www.citytaphouse.com or call (215) 662-0105. New Sandwich Board Gary Dorfman caught the creative sandwich urge upon
Len Lear leaving his job at PricewaterhouseCoopers in 2006 to launch Jake’s Philadelphia Cheesesteaks inside the food court at Liberty Place. Sean Stein found his passion while working in his family’s center city restaurants. Red Sky and Pearl. Together, the two brought 20 years of hospitality experience and 71 years of eating experience to launch Jake’s Philadelphia Sandwich Board at 122 S. 12th Street on May 10 (the same day that City Tap House opened). “I’ve been ready to grow beyond cheesesteaks for some
time now,” said Dorfman. “I really enjoyed the cheesesteak business, but I truly fell in love with creating sandwiches that are over-the-top in the past year.” Jake’s Sandwich Board pays homage to Philadelphia’s long-standing sandwich history while presenting some inventive new variations. There is a rib-eye cheesesteak as well as the steak & egg (rib-eye steak, Sriracha ketchup and American cheese topped with a sunny-side up egg), and village turkey (fryer-roasted turkey breast, cherrywood smoked bacon, fresh arugula and black cherry spread). All sandwiches are offered on seeded, unseeded or multi-grain rolls from South Philly’s Carangi Baking Co. Sandwiches are priced between $7 and $9, and sides cost $2 to $3. For more information, you can visit the sandwichman at http://www.jakessandwichbo ard.com.
hold the 1st annual Louise Williams Bishop Women in Politics Breakfast. Held at the Vesper Club, the gala honored numerous female luminaries. “I learned from Augusta Clark,” said Louise Williams Bishop as she presented a stunning award plate, titled “Trailblazer” to Clark. “She has stood for all of women here and taught us by her example.” Katherine Manderino received the “Commitment To Service” award plate and Cherelle L. Parker was the recipient of the event’s “Emerging Leader” award plate. In 1988 Louise Williams
Bishop, a trailblazing radio air-personality, decided to run for public office in the House of Representatives. She won by a landslide, and has since been overwhelmingly reelected to office by her constituents. Located in West Philadelphia, her 192nd Dist. is a diverse area that encompasses some of Philadelphia’s most affluent and poorest residents. Through her outstanding career in radio and public service, she has dedicated more than 50 years of service to the community. She has earned the respect of her peers and the loyalty of her constituents.
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DC 47 Endorses Ramos And Others District Council 47 AFSCME, which represents half the City’s non-uniformed workforce, has decided on its endorsements in the upcoming primary. For State House
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to knock off 16-year veteran State Rep. John Myers in the 201st Dist. Two Democrats are vying to take on embattled Republican State Rep. John Perzel in the fall. DC 47 endorsed Tim Kearney instead of Kevin Boyle. In the 195th House seat, retiring State Rep. Frank Oliver’s vacancy is being sought by two Democrats. DC 47 will put its weight behind Anthony Ingargiola in preference to Oliver’s longstanding aide Michelle Brownlee. The City workers endorsed all other incumbent members of the General Assembly and the US Congress. DC 47 swung easily to Jonathan Saidel in the Democrat Lieutenant Governor’s race but stayed out of the gubernatorial and senatorial contests. The most tempestuous issue among charter-change questions is the proposal to abolish the Board of Revision of Taxes. DC 47 members voted to stay neutral in that fight.
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At the dedication ceremony officiated by PRPA Executive Director James T. McDermott, every speaker acknowledged the roll Gov. Ed Rendell has played in the expansion of the port through his eight years in office. McDermott credited Rendell “with doing more for the port in his two terms than had been done by all the Governors preceding him in recent memory. It is his success in bringing millions to the port for expansion and refurbishing that continues to make Philadelphia a more attractive port to shippers around the world.” Those sentiments were echoed by State Sen. Larry Farnese, State Rep. William Keller and Brown. Most of the cargoes handled at the Forests Products Distribution Center which covers the three piers are rolls of high-quality coated paper from Finland, Sweden, other European countries and South America.
The paper is ultimately used in the printing of magazines, catalogs, and quality printed pieces such as brochures and other promotional materials. The facility also takes in regular newsprint rolls. All of these require clean, dry, spacious interior storage to reduce the chance of damage by allowing large volumes of paper that arrive to be efficiently moved by forklifts around the facility and onto rail cars and trucks. The new warehouse includes an inside rail line that can accommodate eight freight cars at one time, allowing loading in all weather. Another key to the Port’s growing economic success stated Estey was the fact the Port “has experienced members of the ILA unloading those cargoes and experienced Teamsters moving the rolls in the warehouse. We are proud of our labor force.” He added, “Together their know-how contributes to making this
warehouse the newest gem on our working waterfront.” Penn Warehousing and Distribution, Inc. is a familyowned business that has operated the Forest Productions Center for more than 30 years. The new warehouse is the newest addition to the Port’s Forest Products Distribution Center, which is operated by Penn Warehousing & Distribution, Inc., with stevedoring services provided by J.H. Stevedoring, Inc. The Forest Products Distribution Center encompasses Piers 78/78a, Piers 80/80a, Piers 38/40, and, now, Pier 74a. The Philadelphia Regional Port Authority is an independent agency of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania charged with the management, maintenance, marketing, and promotion of publicly owned port facilities along the Delaware River in Philadelphia, as well as strategic planning in the port district. PRPA works with its terminal operators to modernize, ex-
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The key to bringing big cargo ships to Philadelphia is warehouse space. Philadelphia Regional Port Authority this week officially dedicated a big key: an 115,000-square-foot facility that opens the Port to forest products, notably huge paper rolls for commercial and industrial printing needs from more international ports. Located at Pier 74a at the intersection of Snyder & Columbus Boulevard, the $21 million facility is operated by Penn Warehousing and Distribution Company, Inc., which also operates Piers 78-80. An initiative of PRPA, the new warehouse brings the Port’s Forest Products Distribution Center to the forefront as a port destination for paper and other wood products. John Brown, Jr., president of Penn Warehousing, has already credited new shipping business at the center to the opening of the state-of-the-art facility. “Thanks to the help of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, this warehouse adds
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CUTTING ribbon to officially open new $21 million paper storage warehouse are State Rep. Bill Keller, PRPA Executive Director James McDermott, operator John Brown, Jr. and State Sen. Larry Farnese. pand, and improve its facilities, and to market those facilities to prospective port users. Port cargoes and the activities they generate are respon-
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ILA LOCAL 1291 President Boise Butler congratulates John Brown, Jr., on the opening of new warehouse paper facility located at Pier 74a in S. Phila. a major new selling point to our already successful formula of being experts in handling cargo, offering excellent facilities with mutually beneficial business agreements.” John H. Estey, Esq., chairman of PRPA, said, “This opening of our new warehouse will allow us to better intensively compete for maritime commerce. It will afford faster service, more storage, and protect sensitive paper rolls and other projects from damaging weather conditions.”
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PA Black Caucus Gala Raises Scholarship Dollars Pennsylvania Legislative Black Caucus Chairman Ronald G. Waters reports the Scholarship and Awards program sponsored by the caucus was a success. The program consisted of a breakfast, career workshop, jazz reception and banquet. Actress and singer Sheryl Lee Ralph was the keynote speaker. State Rep. Tony Payton, a member of the PLBC, whose main legislative priority is ed-
ucation, was one of the moderators of the career workshop. Waters said the purpose of the program is to help encourage minority students to pursue higher learning. “The caucus considered it a privilege to help encourage and prepare these students to go to college,” Waters explained. The 2010 scholarship recipients included Shernai Banks of Norristown, Asia Carlton of Chester, Jessica Grier of
Philadelphia, Alexandra Hudson of Lancaster, Christine Le of Lancaster, Beth Marie Lugo of Lancaster, Nia Nicholson of Norristown, Brittany Paris of Philadelphia, Stephanie Tran of Philadelphia, and Cynthia Thomas of Lancaster. “It was also important to recognize those who are successful in their careers and have served as mentors to these students,” Waters said. Waters said awards were given to adults who exemplify
the principles PLBC founders demonstrated during their careers in the state House of Representatives. These principles include tenacity, dedication, leadership and a strong work ethic. Robert L. Archie Jr., chairman of the Philadelphia School Reform Commission, received the K. Leroy Irvis Award. Lynette M. Brown-Sow, chairman of the Hardy Williams Education Fund, received the Hardy Williams
Award. Dr. Edward W. Robinson Jr., president of the Pan-African Federal Organization, received the David P. Richardson Jr. Award. Kenny
Gamble, president of Philadelphia International Records and chairman of Universal Companies, received the Corporate Award. ENJOYING SCHOLARSHIP GALA is Pamela Duncan, April James, Gubernatorial Candidate State Sen. Anthony Williams and his lovely wife, Shari.
Among attendees are State Reps. Ronald Waters, John Myers, Dwight Evans and Vanessa Brown, pictured here with City Commissioner Anthony Clark. S T A T E REP. Jim Roebuck regales legislative stories to crowd at Black Caucus Scholars h i p banquet.
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DR. EDWARD W. Robinson, Jr., president of Pan-African Federation Organization, received David P. Richardson, Jr. Award from State Reps. Ron Waters, Louise Bishop and John Myers. LONG-TIME COMMUNITY activist Ducky Birts is joined by State Reps. Tony Payton and Ron Waters. Photos by Donald Terry
Colclough To Head Minority Council Wade Colclough has taken his impressive track record in developing partnerships with all levels of business and government to the Pennsylvania-New Jersey-Delaware Minority Supplier Development Council. The board of that group has named him president, making him responsible for the development and implementation of programs to increase and enhance business opportunities between corporations and minority businesses in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware. David M. O'Brien, VP, supply chain management, Exelon Corp. and PA-NJDE MSDC Board Chairman, said, “Wade brings a wealth of leadership experience and management accomplishments to the MSDC and we are confident he will help advance the Council to an increasingly prominent position as the number-one resource for minority businesses in the
region.” Prior to joining the Minority Supplier Development Council, Colclough held positions with PECO Energy Co. and the Philadelphia Gas Works. He has provided consultation and advisory services to a number of nonprofit organizations.
the 44 homes will be newly constructed and one home will be rehabilitated. Twenty-nine homes will be accessible or adaptable to persons with disabilities. Francisville East is Community Ventures’ 10th affordable-housing development in the area and will feature a garden, off-street parking and “green” components such as solar-energy panels. “Francisville East is not an island, but is part of a larger, neighborhood strategic plan initiated and promoted by the Francisville community to keep their community healthy and diverse,” said Mayor Nutter. “Neighborhood involvement was key for this project, which exemplifies the rewarding outcomes of civic engagement and responsibility.”
Congressman Pugilist? World welterweight boxing champion Manny Pacquiao faced a big fight on May 10, although this one wasn’t inside the ring. It was in the political arena, as the seven-time world boxing champion sought a Congressional seat in his native Philippines. And unlike his boxing matches, where Manny is always a heavy favorite to win, he faced an uphill battle, as he took on an entrenched political dynasty in the Philippines. Manny’s opponent in the election s Roy Chiongbian. Chiongbian’s father was a Congressman, his mother was Governor, his brother was a nine-year Congressman, and his
nephew is the current Vice Governor. Nevertheless, the 31-year-old believes he may be able to translate his enormous appeal from his boxing career in his impoverished homeland into votes. At a recent campaign stop in San Miguel, Manny told the crowd he didn’t want to be just a boxing idol, but that he also wanted to be an idol in public service. In Philippines, one-third of the population lives on $1 a day, and Manny was no exception, as he came from a very poor family. During his campaign stops, he talked about the times when he slept on cardboard as a child and because his family didn’t have enough money for rice,
they would eat bananas and coconuts. He dropped out of school to earn money and just passed his high-school equivalency test in 2007. Now a millionaire many times over, Manny feels it’s time to give back. Results aren’t in yet. But while his legion of fans would certainly love to see the election of Congressman Pacquiao, one has to wonder if he would be able to continue his boxing career with his new legislative duties. So the results of Mondays election will not only decide the Congressman for a District in the Philippines, it could also determine whether the pound-forpound king of boxing continues with his exceptional career.
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Mayor Michael A. Nutter, Congressman Chaka Fattah, State Sen. Lawrence Farnese and Councilman Darrell Clarke joined housing developer Community Ventures in a ceremonial groundbreaking for Francisville East, a 44-unit rental development in the city’s Francisville neighborhood. Forty-three of
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PRISONS Commissioner Louis Giorla accepts Council Resolution proclaiming Correctional Employee Week in Philadelphia with Council Members and prison staff. Phila. Prison System employees manage a population of over 8,000 inmates, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Photo by Joyce Coleman
Mayfair Hosts Annual Heroes Run visory Council’s Community Day at the triangle at Cottman & Frankford Avenues. All proceeds from this race will go to the Heroes Thrill Show as well as the rebuilding of the Mayfair Memorial Playground. Mayfair Civic Association President, Joe DeFelice, stated, “This run has filled a
much-needed sporting void in our neighborhood. To be able to put together an event like this while celebrating the life of a true neighborhood hero like fallen firefighter John Redmond is priceless.” Free parking along Frankford Avenue will be provided by the Philadelphia Parking Authority from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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Republican Stalwarts Pack Cannstatter For Primary Rally
REPUBLICAN City Committee Executive Director Jim Dintino welcomes National Republican Committeeman Bob Asher and Pam Levy to annual pre-elecPhoto by Steven Philips tion gala.
ATTORNEY Richard Hoy COUNSEL Michael Meehan and Re- and 35th Ward Leader Agnes publican City Committee Chairman “Chuckie” Tilley admired Vito Canuso share a happy moment crowd turnout. with Sheryl Perzel. Photo by Steven Philips Photo by Steven Philips
FORMER Congressman Mike Fitzpatrick is assured of all of City's divisions in his District by Mike Meehan.
REPUBLICAN City Committee Counsel Michael Meehan tells Canstatter crowd he wants to see TOM MATKOWSKI asENJOYING event were Ken Adams, State LOOKING for a big Primary turnout a “12 for 12” State Committee sured Michael Meehan he’ll be out there working on priSen. Henry "Hank" Salvatore, Mike Driscoll were Joe Murphy, Kevin Pasquay and delegate win for the RCC. Photo by Steven Philips Photo by Steven Philips Carl Ciglar. and Daniel Grace. Photo by Steven Philips Photo by Steven Philips mary day.
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REPUBLICAN Counsel Michael Meehan welcomes Johnson Mathew and Vincent Emmanuel to a crowded pre election Photo by Steven Philips gala at Cannstatter.
TOM TWINE is enthused PLEASED AT turnout were Carmella SHOWING their support were Frannie COUNCILMAN Frank Rizzo and his along with Jim Dintino over JERRY ASPITE was pleased to have company of his wife Fitzpatrick, Pat Carr and Leslie Ann Shields, Tom Clavin and Dennis Cowley. wife Debbie share moment with primary expectations. Richard Hoy. Photo by Steven Philips Photo by Steven Philips DePasquale. Photo by Steven Philips Maria and daughter Maria.
Myers Hosts 39B Gala Chinatown Roots For David Oh OVER 100 leaders from the Asian, political and labor communities attended a rallying event to push Attorney David Oh into running again as a Republican atLarge Candidate for City Council. In this photo at the event were Animit Bhattacharya, Republican candidate for Governor Tom Corbett, David Oh and Toan Le (publisher of Vietnamese-language newspaper).
VISITING downtown with Matt Myers were Bob Dellavella, Councilman Bill Greenlee, CARPENTERS turned out in force to supBill Dolbow and Tucker Mullen. port Matt Myers at his fundraiser.
CHINESE AMERICAN leaders Ken Wong and Mable Chan show their SHARING a moment are attorneys E. Harris support for Tom Corbett and David Baum, Gary Zlotnick, and David McComb, with Oh. Republican National Committee Tom Corbett and David Oh, Esq. Member Bob Asher also was on hand.
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FORMER Councilman Leland Beloff, center, and Ward Leader 39B DEMOCRAT Ward Leader Matt Myers, left, Matt Myers congratulate 1st Ward welcomes fellow Ward Leader Roseanne Pauciello, Committeeman Nick Armata, left, Mr. & Mrs. Tom Kelly, and his brother Michael on marking his 50th anniversary as a committeeman. “Ozzie” Myers to his annual pre-primary.
FIRE FIGHTERS Union President Bill Gault is flanked by David Oh and Attorney General Tom Corbett.
DC 21’S Business Mgr. Harry Williams, 3rd from left, finds himself surrounded by members of his union.
CONGRESSMAN Pat Murphy gets a congratulatory hug from former DA Lynne Abraham.
CONGRESSMAN Bob Brady and Lou Farinella check over list of candidates before calling them up to stage.
BEAMING State Sen. Christine “Tina” Tartaglione enjoys company of her staffers at Democrat City Committee Jefferson Jackson Day gala at Sheet Metal Workers Hall.
STATE REP. James Roebuck shares moment with 48th Ward chairman Albert Littlepage.
IN CROWD and enjoying every moment were candidate Sharif Street, Dan Grace and Councilwoman Jannie Blackwell.
ELECTRICIANS Union chief John J. Dougherty takes a moment to discuss 194th Legislative campaign with State Rep. Katherine Manderino and Pam DeLissio.
STATE Sen. Michael Stack, center rear, enjoys a moment COMMISSIONER Anthony Clark with Ward Leaders Matt Myers, Shawn Dillon, Frank Dil- shares moment with Renee Tartaglione lon and Mike McAleer, with John DelRicco. Matos and her son.
STATE REPS. Vanessa Lowery Brown and Curtis Thomas were hailed on stage.
ROSEMARY Rubino and Bill Dolbow escort Auditor General and gubernatorial candidate Jack Wagner around hall.
ADDING their support to candidate Michelle Brownlee are Jerry Jordan and Ted Kirsch.
STATE SEN. Tina Tartaglione finds herself flanked by Jonathan Ramos, Controller Alan Butkovitz and Candido Silva. Photos by Harry Leech
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BEAMING at DCC gala were State Reps. Rosita Youngblood and Mike O’Brien.
LABORERS Union chief Ryan Boyer pleased to see attorney Jennifer St. Hill at Democratic rally.
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LDC’S Sam Staten and DA Seth Williams were sharing notes.
CANDIDATE Jonathan Ramos, backed by DC 47 and FOP, chats with Samuel Katz.
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Major Turnout Greets Democrat Gubernatorial Hopefuls At Jefferson Jackson Day Gala
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CITIZENS’ CRIME Commission head John Appeldorn announces $15,000 reward for arrest and conviction of unknown man who murdered labor organizer Pete Lyde, Sr.’s son Shafik at this 22nd & Ridge Avenue bar on May 31, 2009. Lyde, to left of Appeldorn, implored community members to help his family find peace in closure. Call (215) 546-TIPS anonymously.
Elephant Corner (Cont. From Page 11) several lesser-known and lesser-funded candidates in the 8th Congressional Dist. The 13th Dist. will be a sight to see. This three-way primary pits Philly GOP-endorsed fireman BRIAN HAUGHTON against Montco GOP-endorsed businessman DEE ADCOCK against Tea Party favorite attorney JOSH QUINTER. Both endorsed candidates appear to have lost considerable support among their respective County bases. Could this be enough for Quinter to divide and conquer? Word on the street is a handful of Philly GOP ward leaders are going with the attorney from Herleysville. Finally, in the battle to control the Philly GOP, look
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lican WARD LEADER TALMADGE BELO. His Ward Chairman ADAM LANG will run the ward through Election Day and until the new ward is convened. He said Belo has been a servant to the people of Brewerytown. Both men are board members of the Brewerytown Sharswood Community Civic Association where they live.
joined The City, the people of PORT RICHMOND and members of The Philadelphia Police Dept., and their fa-
mous Police & Fire Band. “SGT. STEPHEN LICZBINSKI will always have a place in our hearts, and we will not
forget,” said John McNesby, the President of THE F.O.P. LODGE 5. Chief, it was a real class ceremony too!
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propose in your next term, Senator, or are you just afraid of what your wife Joan’s “Honey-do” list has on it? Congressman Sestak, why are you running? I’ve been looking for you to tell me that through one of your ads, but have yet to hear anything. If you’re so much better than Sen. Specter, tell us why and tell us what you’ll do differently. Dan Onorato, I’d like to ask why I as a Philadelphian should vote for you when I know once you go to Harrisburg you’ll treat me and my city like the stuff that you scrape off your shoe, You haven’t said anything in any of your ads that would indicate to me that you give a damn about any of the issues that I find important as a Philadelphian. You’re progun, you’re anti-choice. Why should I give you a chance?
Joe Hoeffel I ask, why should I take you seriously? You haven’t run much of a campaign and with the exception of your flip-flop ad, I don’t know really what you stand for. And again, I must be honest here: unless you’re going to change Pennsylvania’s abortion-control act, I’m hard pressed to understand why you even brought the topic up in your ads. But lest the lone Philadelphian in this race – that’s Williams – think he’s escaped my notice, not so fast. While I can applaud you for thinking Western Pennsylvanians will allow a resident of the City of Brotherly Love to run the Commonwealth for another four years, much less one who is African American, I’m not sold about giving you the keys to the car. I have problems, Sen.
Williams, with anyone who wants to turn education into just another one of the widgets we produce in this country. Your education plan seems to place all of the responsibility in one place (teachers) while placing next to none in a place that’s even more important (parents). If you ask me, the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania hasn’t done so well by the school districts it owns, especially Philadelphia and Chester. Why should we give the Commonwealth and the private education managers and other profiteers it has recruited another chance to make things worse? If I see any of this stuff on television over the next week, I’ll be surprised. But you’ll also be better informed. Don’t forget to vote on May 18.
(Cont. From Page 11) people to make the right attack ad for you. That said, I do have a few position questions that might be better for the candidates to answer in a campaign ad than the stuff that they’re talking about now. For instance, I’d like to ask Sen. Specter if he can understand why there are Pennsylvanians who believe that new blood may be necessary this time around. Let’s be honest here. The only reason that Sen. Specter has a “D” after his name instead of an “R” these days is because he saw his job security slipping away at the hands of Republican senatorial candidate Pat Toomey. Do you really have anything new that you plan to
Cibik Hosts Reform Republicans HOST MIKE CIBIK, 2nd from left, is joined by members of Philadelphia Reform Republican Team sponsoring a GOP State Committee slate Tuesday.
ENJOYING gala evening hosted by 5th Ward Republican leader Mike Cibik, 2nd from left, are Matt Wolfe, Fred Druding, Jr. and Al Schmidt.
Walk In’s Welcomed A.J. Sbaraglia & Toni
MICHAEL UNTERMEYER, right, assures Ward Leader Michael Cibik he intends to be an active candidate in next year's Republican primary. He is opening a hot-dog business on South Street.
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(Cont. From Page 11) office and a ward office and was available literally around the clock. Most people he served never knew he was confined to a wheelchair suffering from a paralyzing disease. Speaking about other venerable ward leaders retiring, one must salute 29th Repub-
for the Old Guard to win on primary night. With the powerful ward leaders and Old Guard supporters in Perzel, CHRIS VOGLER, GEORGE KENNEY and JOE DUDA holding strong in their wards, any shift in Party control seems unlikely. Another powerful ward leader is PHIL INNAMORATO in the 65th, who is facing stiff competition to maintain control of his upstream River Ward. Should he win, his vote still would not make up for the others, but it could provide balance. GOP State Committee is seeing another hotly contested set of races. Too many candidates resulted from the intraparty feud. Look for a mixture of new guys and old in the final tally. See ya in the General!
murder at ALMOND & SCHILLER Streets. This was part of a huge MEMORIAL PLAQUE ceremony. We all
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(Cont. From Page 11) sitting with them. Colleen was a former Chief Crier for MUNICIPAL COURT and, of course, her Dad was the late and great HON. JOSEPH McCABE; truly one of the best. The waitress told me they were all reminiscing about Municipal Court and all their friends. They mentioned ESSIE MYERS, JOE GLANCEY, (former Presi-
dent Judge, deceased), Charlie Margiotti (another great Judge of Municipal Court), BOBBY MACK, KEVIN MURRAY (former Court Administrator), also JIM THORPE. Tom & Colleen really both looked FA-B-U-L-O-U-S! SNOOPER’S “SPECIAL EVENT”: JIMMY BINNS, ESQ., invited all of US to a very special event yesterday MAY 12 at 11:00 a.m. Jimmy told us it will be taken place at the site of OFFICER STEPHEN LICZBINSKI’S
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