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More Than Simply A ‘Halladay’ Weekend by Maria Merlino Hundreds of South Philadelphians were packing for the shore last weekend excited about the unofficial start of the summer, Our Philadelphia Flyers, and Phillies pitcher Roy Halladay’s perfect game last week. Hundreds of well-respected media outlets used the “Great start to the ‘Halladay’ weekend” headline … very cute. However, is Memorial Day a day when the Shore kicks into high gear, when the beach is covered in people white as a hospital sheet, basting themselves in coconut oil? Is it a time for baseball alone? Or is it when a grateful nation pauses to quietly thank the more than one million men and women who (Cont. Page 7)
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PHILADELPHIA Lodge 5 Fraternal Order Of Police recognizes State Rep. Bill Keller for his efforts to ensure collective-bargaining rights of Philadelphia municipal workers and workers across the state in HB 1828, now Act 44 of 2009. This law authorized Philadelphia to increase its sales tax by one penny for five years and direct those proceeds to municipal pension funds, thereby freeing up money now being spent out of City’s General Fund. Keller fought to ensure collective-bargaining rights of police and others would not be undermined.
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Keller Works Hard To Save Tech School The current financial crisis in the State has caused Gov. Ed Rendell to propose to significantly reduce funding for the Thaddeus Stevens School of Technology. Officials from the school testified before State Rep. Bill Keller and the Appropriations Committee during budget hearings. Keller believes the school provides an excellent opportunity for students to learn a trade and encourages students in the 184th Dist. to call his office at (215) 2719190 if they are interested in learning more about it. The school is located in Southeastern Pennsylvania, near Lan(Cont. Page 6)
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Delaware Bike Trail Opens (Cont. From Page 1) to the busy traffic of Columbus Boulevard, opens up wonderful views of the waterfront and links to the Schuylkill River trail via Center City’s successful Pine and Spruce Street bike lanes. It is the first in a series of renovations and new projects to realize the civic vision for Philadelphia’s Central Delaware waterfront. The first phase of the off road Delaware River Trail begins at Pier 70 and runs north along the river to Washington Avenue where it continues onto Columbus Boulevard. The off-road trail will be open to the public from dawn to dusk, seven days a week, weather permitting. “The Delaware River Trail is the first step in implementing the greater civic vision for the Central Delaware,” said Mayor Nutter. “For too long, Philadelphians have been cut off from our waterfront. We have begun the process of reclaiming it. Over the following months, we will continue to invest in our waterfront to make it cleaner, greener and easily accessible.” “The bike trail brings us one step closer to realizing the greatness of or city and what will be its spectacular waterfront. We are paving the way for this generation
BIKE ENTHUSIASTS try out the new trails along The Delaware River. The off-road trail will be open to the public from dawn to dusk, seven days a week, weather permitting. and the many generations to follow in offering the residents of our great city more attractive and user friendly amenities in which our residents can and will enjoy fun and exciting things for them and their families,” said Councilman Frank DiCicco. Both private and public entities have worked together in this initiative to reclaim the Delaware waterfront for Philadelphia’s citizens. Funding for the $677,000 project was provided by the William Penn Foundation, City of Philadelphia, the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society and the Delaware River Waterfront Corp. The Center City District oversaw the design and construction of the trail. DRWC will manage ongoing maintenance and upkeep. “This is the just the first part of what will eventually
THOMAS Corcoran, president of DRWC, tells media about exciting plans to develop six-mile Delaware River bike Trail, as Mayor Nutter and Councilman Frank DiCicco look on.
be a spectacular six-mile multi-use recreational trail from Pier 70 to Allegheny Avenue. Portions of this exciting new trail will eventually be a part of the East Coast Greenway — a 3,000mile trail from Maine to Florida,” said Tom Corcoran, president of DRWC. “This trail and all that it represents will be an integral organizing element for the new Plan for the Central Delaware, transforming Philadelphia’s Waterfront which DRWC is currently undertaking,” said Corcoran. The original concept for the trail was developed by the urban-planning firm Wallace Roberts & Todd. Construction details were developed by Urban Engineers, with James J. Anderson Construction, Inc., serving as general contractor. Property owners along the trail partnering in the project include the United States Coast Guard, Comcast, Foxwoods, PREIT and Sheet Metal Workers Union. DRWC is a nonprofit corporation created in January 2009, organized exclusively for the benefit of the City of Philadelphia and its citizens. DRWC acts as the steward of the Delaware River waterfront to provide a benefit to all of the citizens and visitors of the City.
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Perzel Trial Seen Starting In 2011 Former House Speaker John Perzel and eight other Republicans will go on trial ... but not until next year. District Judge William Wenner last week ruled there was enough evidence to try the defendants in Common Pleas Court. Lawyers say a trial isn’t likely until 2011. In the race for Governor, that decision is seen as a positive break for Republican gubernatorial candidate Tom Corbett, who would have had to prosecute the case while campaigning. The news from an ongoing trial of such importance would have eclipsed his chances. Wenner dismissed four charges each against former House GOP counsel Brett Feese and his former legislative aide, Jill Seaman. The dismissed charges are for obstruction of justice. Other ob-
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“Al” Bowman, a GOP communications staffer; Perzel’s former campaign aide Don McClintock; and Eric Ruth, Perzel’s nephew and the former deputy director of information technology. Perzel’s attorney Brian McMonagle told Wenner that Perzel committed no crime. In fact, he had a policy to move aides off staff when they worked on campaigns. McMonagle said Perzel wants a trial before the November general election, to clear his name. But he said he doubted it will happen this year, largely because of the logistics in coordinating the schedules of 12 defense attorneys for the 10 defendants. “It’s my belief that the only conspiracy they proved is that good people engaged in hard work and did not profit from the people’s money,” McMonagle said. William Winning, Preski’s attorney, said there isn’t evidence Preski personally benefitted. “There certainly is no evidence of intent to commit a criminal act,” Winning said.
Saidel Cedes Race, Taxpayer’s Half Million Former City Controller Jonathan Saidel has saved the State an estimated $500,000 by canceling an automatic recount that would have taken place as a result of the closeness of his second-place finish for Lieutenant Governor. Saidel trailed by fewer than 4,000 votes out of 900,000 cast. Pennsylvania Secretary of State Pedro A. Cortes said last week he had waived an automatic recount in the race at the request of Jonathan Saidel. That makes State Rep. Scott Conklin of Centre Co. the Democrat nominee. Cortes lauded Saidel’s decision not to press for a recount saving taxpayers money. Saidel’s campaign manager Marty Marks said, “It was pretty clear we would not have enough votes to win.” Conklin becomes Al(Cont. Page 5)
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O’Brien, Boyle Pay Tribute to Firefighters State Reps. Dennis O’Brien and Brendan Boyle introduced two resolutions last week in the House of Representatives in honor of firefighters who have lost their lives and their survivors. A resolution declaring the week of Jun. 6-12 as “Fallen Firefighters Survivors Week” in Pennsylvania and Jun. 12 as “Fallen Firefighters Survivors Day” was passed unanimously. “Firefighters bravely put their lives at risk with each response to duty,” said O’Brien. “We can honor those who made such a tremendous sacrifice by recognizing their courage and supporting those they have left behind.” “These resolutions are meant to honor fallen first responders and their families,” Boyle said. “We are forever grateful for the sacrifices they have made in order to serve and protect us all.” Also passing unanimously was a condolence resolution introduced by O’Brien to honor Capt. Lawrence J. McDonald. McDonald was a retired captain of the Philadelphia Fire Dept. who
tragically passed away in April. “Lawrence McDonald served the City of Philadelphia for 31 years,” said O’Brien. “The list of his accomplishments with the department is endless and it is a privilege to bring recognition to his life.” “Larry suffered a heartbreaking tragedy when his son, police Sgt. Patrick McDonald, was killed in the line of duty. But Larry took his personal tragedy and turned it into a cause,” Boyle said. “He fought passionately to reform our parole laws and make our streets safer.” Capt. McDonald was a Marine Corps veteran of the Vietnam War and a member of Firefighters Local 22, AOH Division 39 and the Elks of North Wildwood. He is survived by his wife Patricia and their daughter Megan.
Rep. Waters Awards 3 Essayists State Rep. Ronald G. Waters, chairman of the Pennsylvania Legislative Black Caucus and a member of the House Judiciary Committee, acknowledged the winners of his “There Ought to be a Law” essay contest on the House floor week. Waters said the purpose of the contest is to allow students in Philadelphia schools to express their views on issues they feel lawmakers should consider addressing through legislation. The winner, Jazmine STATE REP. JOHN
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Mitchell, and first runner-up, Kian Pulliam, are both from William C. Bryant School. Mitchell advocated for the immediate removal and protection of children from the homes of foster care parents who the children say have abused them. In Pulliam’s essay, he said it should be illegal for parents to leave children younger than 14 at home alone. Second runner-up, Jada Blanche DuBose, and third runner-up, Yarnell Kamokai, both attend South West Leadership Academy Charter School. DuBose said she believes Pennsylvania should make it easier for ex-convicts to obtain jobs upon their release from prison by requiring one month’s supervision of that individual on his job. She says this would help to deter them from returning to a life of crime. Kamokai advocated for a law that would prohibit strip clubs and bars from locating within school zones. “I consider it a privilege to hold this contest. We must educate our children about the legislative process at a young age. This will help to give them a better understanding of our government and the important role it plays in our society,” Waters said.
Getting Government Fingers Out Of Pie Good news for the sponsors everywhere of cake and
pie sales. The Pie Bill is expected to become law in Pennsylvania. It’s a bill designed to keep government bureaucrats’ fingers out of the community pie and cake sales that bloom up this time of year. State Sen. Elder Vogel’s legislation barring the State from citing community groups for selling home-made baked goods received final legislative approval in the Senate and Gov. Ed Rendell is expected to sign the measure into law. SB 828, known as the “Pie Bill”, will eliminate the ability of the Dept. of Agriculture to cite nonprofit community groups such as volunteer fire companies, churches, and school booster clubs for selling non-hazardous homebaked food at fundraisers. “This is especially timely as we enter into the summer fair and carnival season,” said Vogel. “I am pleased that my colleagues approved this bill. It’s a bipartisan, commonsense piece of legislation and I hope the Governor will quickly sign it into law.” Vogel introduced the bill after the Dept. of Agriculture cited a local church for selling
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(Cont. From Page 4) legheny Co. Executive Dan Onorato’s running mate against Republican Attorney General Tom Corbett for Governor and Bucks Co. Commissioner Jim Cawley for lieutenant governor.
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Local Rep Fighting For Tech School (Cont. From Page 1) caster, and has about 800 students enrolled in its twoyear fully accredited programs. With a 98% placement rate, the school offers 19 high-skill, high-
(Cont. From Page 1) After the trash company meeting, there will be a brief but important update session regarding: The current campaign against any unreasonable increase in real estate taxes. Issues with the round hotel and Par Four on Penrose Avenue. Efforts to resolve issues of overflow traffic, from the shopping center, the sports complex, and the Wachovia Spectrum demolition. Sports Complex Special Services District issues, including Packer Avenue traffic-calming issues and an
wage technical programs, and free tuition to financially disadvantaged students. “Cutting the funding for a school whose students are succeeding at such a high
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Village, Bella Vista, and the South Street area. Please spread the work to your creative friends. Flea market spaces are also available, so find some treasures to sell in your basements and attics. The fair starts at 9 a.m. Setup time is 8 a.m. Rain date is Sunday, Jun. 6. The cost is $15 per space. Displayers must supply their own table. They must remove all nonselling items and trash at the end of the fair. People who want to participate may pick up a registration form in the park building during the day. Please send or drop registration with check in the mailbox of 331 Tasker Street (not the Rec building). All proceeds go directly to the revitalization of the park.
Artists, Crafters Sought For Dickinson Sq. Fair The Friends of Dickinson Square Park will hold its annual Square Fair on Saturday, Jun. 5 with the addition of an arts and crafts sale. Jewelers, photographers, potters, weavers, painters, candle makers, soap makers, and other artisans and crafters of all mediums are welcome to come and make their work available for sale. The Fair welcomes everybody from Pennsport, Queen
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has contributed greatly to the porter, who has given us free(Cont. From Page 1) have died in military service to general public’s nonchalant ob- dom of the press. It is the veteran, not the poet, their country since the Revolu- servance of Memorial Day.” Memorial Day is their day, who has given us the freedom of tionary War? The time-honored obser- isn’t it? It is supposed to be the speech. It is the veteran, not the camvance of Memorial Day has day a grateful nation pauses to quietly to give thanks. pus organizer, who has given us weakened over the years. I hope the families of our freedom to assemble. Too many people have forIt is the veteran, not the gotten the meaning and tradi- fallen men and women will understand what we do with their lawyer, who has given us the tions of Memorial Day. What may be needed to re- lost ones on their day. If not, right to a fair trial. It is the veteran, not the turn the solemn, and even sa- they would be adamant that it be cred, spirit back to Memorial a serious, respectful day of re- politician, who has given us the Day is for a return to its tradi- membrance. To do otherwise right to vote. It is the veteran who salutes tional day of observance. Many would dishonor their sacrifice. It is the veteran, not the the flag, and it is the veteran feel that when Congress made the day into a three-day week- preacher, who has given us free- who serves under the flag. How true this is if we think end with the National Holiday dom of religion. It is the veteran, not the re- about it. Act of 1971, it made it all the easier for people to be distracted from the spirit and meaning of the day. The VFW stated in its 2002 Memorial Day address: “Changing the date merely to create three-day weekends has undermined the DAUGHTERS & Sons Of American Revolution gather at Washington very meaning of the Square to lay wreath on Tomb Of Unknown Soldier Of Revolutionary War. day. No doubt, this Photo by Harry Leech
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Bedbugs Are Back With Vengeance Pest-control companies throughout Pennsylvania have undergone intensive training to become uniquely qualified to treat bedbugs as the insect’s population continues to increase and local companies report the number of bedbug services they provide doubles every year. Bedbugs are small wing-
less insects that feed on the blood of mammals. Their bites often create allergic reactions that result in unsightly and itchy welts that can occur over entire body. According to Lois Rossi of the Environmental Protection Agency, bedbugs have undergone a massive resurgence nationally.
Because the bedbug resurgence is a relatively new problem, the pest has proven difficult to control. To ensure effective treatments are administered, local pest-control companies have joined bedbugFREE, a national network of companies that share established bedbug-treatment guidelines and philosophies.
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Our Opinion ... State Budget Crisis Chapter 2
ANOTHER OPINION Legislating Is Full-Time Work date for Governor or other office to glean votes by pandering to those who think only people who are corrupt or stupid could make decisions they disagree with. That said, it is important to say the overwhelming majority of Pennsylvania’s legislators, on both sides of the aisle, are extremely smart, hard-working, completely honest people who are doing their level best to make Pennsylvania a better place. The notion legislators are corrupt in any way is (with a few rare exceptions) plain false. Thus, any “reforms” based on this notion are ill-grounded. The Grand Jury spent months investigating the criminal conduct of a few legislators. It is understandable that with this as their focus, they became cynical. They didn’t spend a great deal of time
talking to the 99% of lawmakers not accused of a crime. Why would they? But because the Grand Jury’s methodology was incomplete, given its selfappointed role as the reinventors of government, its factual findings were often inaccurate. And given that, the recommendations based upon those findings were, for the most part, ill-conceived. In one example of sloppiness, the report says the “overwhelming majority” of legislators care more about serving themselves than serving their constituents. No support is offered for such a mind-reading claim and after eight years as a legislator, I know it simply isn’t true. They also say being a Pennsylvania legislator is not fulltime work. Wrong again. Most legislators spend 70-80 hours per week at their jobs and still struggle to keep up. Inaccurate information leads to poor recommendations. Some technical suggestions, such as consolidating House printing offices, have merit, but their broad policy suggestions would do great harm to our state if implemented. A part-time legislature is a terrible idea. We make deci-
sions affecting tens of billions of dollars in transportation, health care, criminal justice and economic development. In some matters, such as abortion, the death penalty, and access to medical care, our decisions are literally life and death. Do you really want people making these decisions who just dropped by on their way to take a deposition or after their shift at Macy’s? Some of the Grand Jury recommendations don’t even make sense on their own terms. They bemoan the fact House members have to run for reelection every two years and suggest extending their terms to four years. But then, “to limit the damage they can do,” they suggest allowing a recall of legislators – which means House members will be running not every two years, but every day, as those who didn’t vote for the member in the first place constantly put recall questions on the ballot. Similarly, the Grand Jury recommends legislators forfeit pay if the budget is not passed on time. This is the awfulest idea of all. The Grand Jury wants lawmakers to think about their constituents and not themselves,
and then suggests a scheme that will force the exact opposite. If a budget is bad for my constituents, I should feel free to vote “No” on that budget without worrying I won’t be able to feed my family. We would literally be giving legislators money if they vote Yes on a bill and not giving them money if they vote No. Usually this is called bribery,
which doesn’t sound like the best reform idea. While legislature-bashing may be good fun, it ceases to be harmless when it results in pernicious policies. It may not be popular to stand up for the good people doing important work in Harrisburg. But if more of us don’t do it, it is the people of our Commonwealth who will suffer.
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. 12- State Sen. Shirley Kitchen teams up with Fox Chase Cancer Center to offer free mammograms in parking lot of Deliverance Evangelistic Ch. at 2001 W. Lehigh Ave., 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Women ages 40 and older eligible. By appointment only.
No insurance is necessary but a doctor’s note is required. Space is limited. Call Debra Resnick for appointment at (215) 214-1682. Jun. 14- Kal Rudman presents scholarships to Health Tech students at DiGeorge Teaching Ctr., St. Christopher’s Hosp., 3601 A St., 10 a.m. 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. 15- Variety - The Children’s Charity, together with Phila. Section PGA hosts Tournament Of Champions Pro-Am at Whitemarsh Valley C.C., Lafayette Hills, Pa. For info Michelle Conron (215) 806-5930 or Eric Perry (215) 735-0803.
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by State Sen. Daylin Leach Recently, the Bonusgate Grand Jury issued a splashy report which had nothing to do with the criminal charges against specific individuals it had investigated. This report was an extremely rare supplemental grand pronouncement on the state of our government, along with numerous recommendations for restructuring the entire legislature. Because I believe the methodology, the conclusions and recommendations of the report are, in many respects, dead wrong, I felt compelled to comment. Bashing the legislature is easy. Like any profession, we have our bad apples and it is lazy but effortless to generalize their conduct to everyone. Further, because virtually every citizen is unhappy with some of our policy decisions, it’s not difficult for a candi-
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All signs point to more taxes being levied on the Commonwealth’s citizenry by at least half a dozen initiatives if the State budget, now before the General Assembly, is to pass in time. However, at least 20 members are in what can be considered “swing-District seats” in the House and possibly as many as four in the Senate. Sensing the mood of the voters, who could possibly focus their ire on these solons by withdrawing their support regardless of party affiliation, this group will not support legislation calling for new taxes that directly pick the pockets of taxpayers. That will further delay a budget with such provisions in it. Even if the leadership of both Chambers decided to empty into the general fund their own rainy-day fund treasuries, there will still be a shortfall, insuring difficulty coming up with a balanced budget in time to placate the voters. It now looks as if last year’s scenario, when the budget impasse ran 101 days past the deadline, will take place again. Protest rallies are sure to ensue. While citizens voice their objections, the cities of the Commonwealth also need to lobby strongly in Harrisburg. Otherwise, they could see the State place on cities the cost of services Harrisburg now picks up.
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W. JAMES Kernaghan III, retired US Army Master Sergeant and Republican candidate for 195th Legislative Dist., was key planner for Brewerytown Veterans Memorial rededication Memorial Day weekend. Here ROTC Overbrook HS Color Guard parades colors.
JOYCE HILL, block captain of Harper Street, reviews agenda of Veterans Memorial on her block with James Kernaghan.
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In another one of those indicators we’re not quite done with the Political Silly Season yet, a legislator from Michigan is proposing something that has everyone talking. If Sen. Bruce Patterson of Michigan gets his way, journalists will have to get a license similar to that of a hairdresser or a paralegal to practice their craft within that state. Among the requirements that reporters will have to meet to get these licenses are: They must have “good moral character” and demonstrate they have industry “ethics standards” acceptable to a board the State will choose. Reporters will have to have a degree in journalism or its equivalent, so it might be a little tougher to pass yourself off as a journalist if you have a political blog, but your day job is laying carpet in Michigan. Reporters will have to have no less than three years experience as a reporter, so newbies are going to have to wait to be considered “licensed” journalists. You’d have to present any journalism awards or recognition related to being a reporter to get the license, along with three or more writing samples. And journalists will have to pay an application and registration fee. Sen. Patterson says the reason he’s proposed a licensing system for journalists is because he wants to make sure the public is getting good information from people who know what they’re doing and the best way to do this, in his opinion, is to give the public a centralized location to check them out. He compares his idea to the vetting process expert witnesses go through before they testify in court. Now, Sen. Patterson knows that his bill isn’t going anywhere. He’s the only sponsor for it and the first news organization that he talked to about it is Fox News, which is all most people need to know to totally dismiss it. But the problem that he brings up is a legitimate one: Who is a journalist, and how does that question impact the news you get and whether or not to trust it? Who’s doing the actual information gathering and who’s twisting what others have done to suit their own ends? While everyone can basically be a reporter these days thanks to the blogosphere, not all the information you get from sites like Daily Kos, FreeRepublic.com and other websites is correct. And because of this “I can be a reporter too” attitude, and the fact everyone seems (Cont. Page 18)
SNOOPER’S “BIG STORY”: Who else, Chief? DAVID COHEN, ESQ. This fine gentleman happens to be the Executive Vice President for COMCAST CORP. David explained exactly what he does as the Executive Vice President, and it is a threefold process. (1): Strategic issues and strategy. (2): External Affairs, dealing with all sorts of communication matters, and other assorted Public Relations work. (3): Administrative responsibilities. Dave stated, when asked where he’s from, “I’m from NEW YORK; however, I work and live in the CITY of PHILADELPHIA.” He also stated, “The two important issues of today are THE ECONOMY and JOBS. These are very important and make no mistake about it.” Mr. Cohen was the former CHIEF of STAFF for MAYOR ED RENDELL. Yes, Mr. Cohen said he will never forget this great experience with The Mayor. SNOOPER’S “BLOOPER” FILES: Oh I hate to tell you, but JOE SESTAK, Senatorial candidate, has already made a HUGE MISTAKE. He wants all terrorists tried here in Pennsylvania’s CIVIL COURTS – absolutely crazy. Yes, this one alone will be his ultimate downfall. HON. PAT TOOMEY, his opponent, stated, and rightly so, “These terrorists must be tried in MILITARY COURTS.” What’s so unbelievable is the fact, HE was a former ADMIRAL in the Service of this Country, and he makes a statement like this one. Now we have NATIONAL FALLOUT and MORE TO COME! SNOOPER’S “SPECIAL MEMO”: I was sorry to hear of the passing of a wonderful young lady named MARGARET “Peggy” GREENLEE who was the Mother of the HON. WILLIAM GREENLEE, a great CITY COUNCILMAN. “Peggy” leaves behind a SON, a Brother JAMES GREENLEE, and of course, ELLEN GREENLEE, Chief Public Defender. This young LADY was truly ‘The Matriarch’ of The Greenlee family. She had many friends, and you’ll be able to show your respects this THURSDAY EVENING from 7 p.m. till 9 p.m., also FRIDAY MORNING from 8 a.m. till 9 a.m. at the DINAN FUNERAL HOME, 1921 Spring Garden Street. Call them at (215) 563-3655 for any and all information, as well as all your directions! SNOOPER’S “POINT OF INFORMATION”: We have all seen the Dept. of Revenue’s recent commercial with regard to owing BACK TAXES. Yes, they even state at the end of this ‘mistaken’ commercial, YOU ARE A CRIMINAL if YOU don’t pay up. I checked THE (Cont. Page 18)
Yo! Here we go again with this information on China. Here are some interesting facts you may or may not know, but you should know. Most products that we use in America are made in China – about 85% to 90 %. Try this – look at almost any article in your home, office or at a restaurant. You will probably find it was made in China. I’m talking about things like stereos, plastic toys, cups, belts, TVs, shoes, t-shirts, backpacks, telephones, coffeemakers, toasters and computers. China produces more clothes that any other country. China is the largest producer of steel in the world. The world’s six largest producers of American flags are all based in China. Most religious merchandise (like Virgin Mary statues, rosaries and Buddha figurines) sold in the United States is made in China – a country with little religious freedom. Not too amazing, is it? But some of the things that you might assume come from China probably don’t. For example, most fine china plates are bone china, which is high-quality porcelain that is made in England, Italy and the United States. Not for all the tea in China isn’t a big deal, for a third of the entire world’s black tea comes from India – China produces only 10%. The British smuggled opium into China from India. China is not the world’s largest exporter of rice, which is closely associated with Chinese food. Thailand shipped 7.5 million tons of rice in 2002 – China exported only 2 million. There are 73 Chinese-food restaurants in Beijing – China’s capital. In New York City, there are more than 300. China dolls were never made in China. Germany, France and Denmark began making these porcelain dolls in the 1840s. Chinese checkers aren’t Chinese, nor are they checkers. This popular board game is based on Halma, an earlier game played using marbles and holes on a square board. Pressman Brothers created the familiar star-shaped game board in 1928 and called it Chinese Checkers to capitalize on the popularity of another Chinese game, mah-jongg – which really is a Chinese game. Here is in one that is sure to get your attention. Fortune cookies were invented in 1914 at San Francisco’s Japanese Tea Garden. While there are now fortune-cookie factories in China, most are made by the Wonton Food Co. in New York. They create 2.5 million fortune cookies daily. So when you think of retail goods, think Chinese – unless, of course, you are in China.
It’s never too early to talk about City Council and who will be the next President of this most prestigious body. Is Anna Verna staying or leaving? If she stays, will she be able to get the support of her colleagues; and if yes, which ones? I don’t know the answer to these questions, but I still would place my bet on her winning if she chooses to go for another term. What about Marian Tasco? The rumor is she wants to lead, but does she have the votes? Will her Northwest Alliance be able to be of assistance, or should she put some moderate distance between her and it to let the entire city know that they won’t be left out? She’s certainly an affable lady, but some folks in the Northwest and elsewhere are tiring of a click the boasts, boasts, boasts, and the limited results…. Anyone looked around the Northwest lately? All of the Northwest elected officials have either been in office or worked with the elected’s in the area, thus, they’ve been responsible for more than 25 years. The area used to be a crown jewel. Time for something different…. But anyway, back to the Councilwoman. Does she have the votes? The rumor is she has Mayor Nutter’s support (which counts for nothing, since he doesn’t cast a vote and his influence is waning) and Donna Miller’s. Wow; that’s an all-star lineup! She’s the best choice for President for: The Northwest Alliance. How about Jannie Blackwell? Jannie was once an ant’s half-step away from the presidency, but after the last Council election found herself further and further on the outs. Jannie’s reputation as a tough, no-nonsense brawler that fights for the little guy first (but the campaign contributing developers second) will certainly be needed for her to climb back up to the top. She’s the best choice for President for: The Little Guy. Darrell Clarke? That might be an interesting change. The Councilman recently came under fire for giving up a much-needed recreation site to a developer, but overall, the biggest issue many have with him is that after all these years in council, he is still somewhat undefined. He’s the best choice for President for: The Unknown ... X marks the spot. Curtis Jones? Too new. Although this has been an impressive start, we need to see more. As one of the most outspoken members we’ve seen in some time, it is refreshing to catch him in action. Let’s wait and see. He’s the best choice for President for: people without patience. Bill Green? Nah. Wants to be Mayor; no secret about that. He’s the best choice for Pres(Cont. Page 18)
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Legend’s Son To Top Philly Card Community College in Ohio, still he had boxing in his blood. In 1999, he started boxing under the tutelage of his legendary father and quickly advanced in the sport, winning the 2003 Cincinnati Golden Gloves. Deciding he wanted to follow in his father’s footsteps and turn professional, he knew there was only one place to go. Under the watchful eye of Hall Of Fame trainer Emanuel Steward in Detroit, the onetime trainer of his father, he honed his craft in the worldrenowned Kronk Gym. Aaron Pryor, Sr., who will
forever share a bond with Alexis Arguello for their epic bouts, will accompany his son to the match. Speaking of Arguello, who was elected Mayor of Managua, Nicaragua after his boxing career, SHADOWBOXER joins the rest of the boxing community in congratulating Philippine Congressman-Elect Manny Pacquiao, who won a landslide victory.
REPRESENTATIVES FROM Iron Workers Local 401 lay a wreath at Vietnam Memorial to honor some of their members who were lost in Viet conflict.
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Boxing legend Aaron “The Hawk” Pryor’s son will be coming to Philadelphia. Supper-Middleweight Aaron Pryor, Jr. will headline a rare Sunday-afternoon card of boxing on Jun. 13 at the Hyatt Regency on Columbus Boulevard at 2 p.m. The action-packed card also has seven other bouts, including popular female professional boxer Elizabeth Sherman, and is being promoted by Joey Eye Boxing. Pryor, Jr. at 6’4½” was a natural basketball player in high school. Receiving a basketball scholarship from Edison
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He noted, “The bus will help to ensure that people who often go without critical health services will have access to them, right in their own neighborhoods. Quality eye care, provided by one of the top rated eye hospitals in the nation, and the ability to bring services directly to those who need them most will make such a difference. I applaud Wills
DRPA Wins Transportation Award cent public hearings have shown the people of South Jersey stand behind this project. It is gratifying to see the DVRPC is not only supporting the proposal, but also believes the Glassboro-Camden Line will provide significant benefits to the region.” Service on the GCL could also begin in 2016.
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The Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission is honoring DRPA/PATCO with its 9th annual “Regional Transportation Program of the Year” award at its Annual Celebration of Regional Excellence today. The award recognizes the efforts by the DRPA and PATCO to develop two regional light-rail services in Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey. One system would enhance the connection between Center City Philadelphia with the Delaware River waterfront while the other would provide service between Glassboro and Camden in Southern New Jersey. Board Chairman John Estey says, “The DRPA and PATCO are honored by our selection and recognition by the DVRPC.” Estey adds, “I would also like to thank our partners including the City of Philadelphia, SEPTA, the Delaware River Waterfront Corp. and others for assisting us with the Philadelphia Project.” DRPA/PATCO anticipates the Philadelphia Waterfront Transit Expansion Project will begin operating in 2016. According to Estey, “the ultimate goal is to implement a world-class transit asset that Philadelphians and visitors will be proud to use.” The New Jersey Project involves an 18-mile corridor from Glassboro to Camden, primarily along existing Conrail right of way. Board Vice Chair Jeff Nash says, “Re-
CONGRESSMAN Bob Brady joins, from left, Michael Meehan and Ron Donatucci, members of Board of Directors of City Trusts; Joseph P. Bilson, executive director, Wills Eye Institute; and Julia Haller, ophthalmologist-in-chief, Wills Eye Institute, at ribbon-cutting for Wills Eye Bus. Eye for its creative thinking technologically sophisticated and its commitment to com- diagnostic equipment. These munity. This project will not devices can be deployed to only improve access to care, examine patients and transmit but also lower health care their studies for interpretation costs through early diagnosis by ophthalmologists at Wills and treatment.” Eye Institute. The images, enJoseph P. Bilson, execu- crypted to safeguard patient tive director, Wills Eye Insti- privacy, will allow doctors to tute said, “Building upon our provide real-time evaluation rich history of service and and diagnosis. charity, we are passionate The bus will reach chilabout making eye care acces- dren by visiting schools and sible to our community and day care centers. “By identieducating people about the fying problems early, we can importance of eye health.” prevent future vision loss and A highly trained ophthal- reverse potentially blinding mologic team will examine conditions. It’s that simple,” children and seniors in the said Dr. Julia Haller, ophthalbus, which is custom-fitted mologist-in-chief, Wills Eye with the latest generation of Institute.
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Congressman Bob Brady is lauding Wills Eye Institute for making available to Philadelphia's underserved population of seniors and children a mobile state-of-the-art diagnostic unit. “Lack of access to quality health care is one of the most significant issues facing our country,” said the Congressman as he joined others at the ribbon cutting ceremony.
With prices going up all over, especially with electric rates, the Philadelphia Gas Works is bucking that trend. It has announced it will decrease what residential customers pay for natural gas. The average residential customer will pay about $2.37 less per month for the next three months, which is a 5% decrease. The cost PGW pays for natural gas is passed on to the customer without markup. Residential heating customers will pay $1.49 per 100 cubic feet of natural gas beginning Jun. 1, 2010. The new cost for gas will change from $1.59 per Ccf to $1.49 per Ccf. The price for PGW’s commercial, industrial and
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37 years of great food and generosity by Len Lear I will admit Ralph Berarducci is one of my all-time favorite people because of all the charity work he does. At Thanksgiving and Christmas time every year, he probably feeds as many poor and homeless people as the Salvation Army, all at his own expense. Ralph is the owner of Portofino, an Italian restaurant
that has been at 1227 Walnut Street for 37 years. The odds of a Center City restaurant lasting for 37 years are not quite as great as the odds that I will be playing quarterback for the Eagles next season, but they’re close. Yet Ralph Berarducci, who came to Philadelphia in 1963 in his mid20s from Italy’s Abruzzi region, has made a career of defying the odds. After a brief stint at Geno’s on Walnut Street, Ralph began to work as a breakfast waiter at the Barclay Hotel, working tire-
lessly to prove he was qualified to work lunches. After one year, his travel visa was running out and his father pleaded with him to return home to Italy, but instead Ralph walked out on the high wire and opened his own restaurant, Pinocchio’s, at 15th & Latimer Streets. After rave reviews, Berarducci suddenly found lines outside the door waiting to fill his 65 seats and sample his sophisticated Northern Italian cuisine. (Remember, this was before the city’s restaurant renaissance, when Italian restaurants were almost all of the red-gravy-andcheckerboard-tablecloth variety.) Tiring of turning away customers because of his limited seating, Ralph sold the six-yearold Pinocchio’s in 1971 and opened Portofino (named for a region of Italy that holds happy memories for him) in 1973 at 1227 Walnut Street, in a building that once housed a brothel. Here he could accommodate twice as many customers. Recently it has seen an extensive interior makeover. In a business where success often has the longevity of a flea’s adolescence, Portofino has con-
Len Lear sistently offered fine food and service at reasonable prices. His executive chef, Giuseppe Falconio, was one of Italy’s most acclaimed chefs when he came here from Abruzzi 30 years ago. And there is probably no better deal in Center City than Portofino’s three-course dinner for $29 Sunday through Thursday. And on Sunday and Monday evenings, you can also bring your own wine. Ralph also offers a 20% discount on gift certificates and 20% off every food bill with a theater, concert or sporting event ticket from that same day or night. Valet parking is averaging about $16 to $18 in Center City
these days, but Berarducci has arranged a deal with Parkway Parking, 1211 Walnut Street, a half-block away from Portofino, that offers his customers a muchdiscounted $6 fee with a stamped ticket. Interestingly, there are no seafood entrees on the menu, but several are always offered as daily specials. A crab cake martini appetizer ($10), for example, was sublime during a recent visit, with pan-seared jumbo lump crab meat served with lemon capers, garlic and olive oil. During another visit we had a grilled swordfish with capers, pine nuts and sun-dried tomato relish ($21); and grilled salmon with seared sea scallops and a saffron tomato cream sauce ($20). Both were glorious. And the wine markups are modest by Center City standards. As I mentioned earlier, Ralph also has one of the biggest hearts in the Delaware Valley. For 20 years he has been providing hundreds of free turkey dinners at Thanksgiving time to the city’s most-destitute individuals. At Christmastime he provides free dinners to area nuns. Portofino is open for dinner
seven nights a week and lunch Monday to Friday. For more information, call (215) 923-8208 or visit www.portofino1227walnut.com.
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(Cont. From Page 12) to think only through embracing the internet can you maintain your legitimacy as a reporter, everyone who asks questions like the one Sen. Patterson is asking is perceived as a “hater”. I’m not hating. I just have a problem with people being misinformed on purpose. Don’t get me wrong. I like the internet. I have a blog myself. But it’s a blog on which I do some reporting, and that’s not something that most bloggers know how to do ... or even want to know how to do. There are a lot of folks blogging who believe the rules of journalism shouldn’t apply to them, but when you’re doing the electronic equivalent of my job, they should. You’ll find that out the first time you’re brought into court on a libel or slander suit, something that I predict will happen any day now. I guess that’s why Sen. Patterson is proposing
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An Ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of the Department of Parks and Recreation to enter into a license agreement between PECO Energy Company as Licensor and the City of Philadelphia as Licensee for a certain strip of land located near the intersection of Nixon Street and Port Royal Avenue to be used as a connector for the Schuylkill River recreational trail.
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An Ordinance authorizing the amendment of certain agreements between the City of Philadelphia and the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development (“PAID”) relating to an area surrounded by Pattison Avenue, 11th Street, Terminal Avenue and Broad Street (the “Wachovia and Arena Parcels”), to revise lot lines and make other technical changes; authorizing amendments to certain subleases for the Wachovia and Arena Parcels; and authorizing the grant to PAID of an easement over certain portions of FDR Park, all under certain terms and conditions.
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