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Fumo’s Old Community Group Is Back, Under New Name by Rory G. McGlasson Marketing professionals might call it “rebranding”, but what matters for the residents and business owners along the E. Passyunk Avenue, is that Passyunk Avenue Revitalization Corporation (PARC) -- formerly known as Citizens Alliance for Better Neighborhoods -- is back! PARC is the new name. New logo. And new brand. However, at a ceremonial tree planting ceremony on Tuesday morning in front of the E. Passyunk Fountain, its new Director Sam Sherman promised to resume “cleaning” and “greening” of its neighborhood sidewalk-cleaning program. Residents, business owners and shoppers will now see a cleaner and greener-looking E. Passyunk Avenue corridor, according to Sherman. “PARC has two main roles in the community,” Sherman said. “One is to manage the real estate, and the rents to provide services; and the other is to make E. Passyunk the green and clean space its neighbors and business owners desire.” The trash on the Avenue will be cleaned six times per
First District Councilman Frank DiCicco, whose retirement next year leaves open a seat for the office, told me, “Mark Squilla knows the heart and soul of what this community wants. He started out like me in a way, cleaning up with a broom in his hand. He’s been a committeeman and knows what it’s like to knock on doors and listen to his neighbors. He’s passionate and he will be as passionate or
week, twice per day. More trees will be planted and maintained along the corridor. A primary focus of cleaning activities will be E. Passyunk Avenue, from Federal Street to Broad Street, the location of the majority of the real estate that PARC owns and leases for commercial and residential uses. This commercial corridor will be cleaned six days a week, twice per day. In addition, a surrounding residential area, bounded by 9th Street (east), Snyder Avenue (south), S. Broad Street (west) and Federal Street (north), will be cleaned two times a week. Sherman added, because the geographic area has been reduced, more services can be provided in PARC’s district. He said following a competitive bid process, a cleaning contract was awarded to ABM Janitorial Services. ABM will be responsible for managing the cleaning crews, hiring all personnel and running the day-to-day operation of the cleaning services. Renee Gillinger, Executive Director of the East Passyunk Business Improvement District called the new corporation a
“win-win for residents, business owners and shoppers.” She said,” We will be working collaboratively on many issues, such as trash pickup,” Gillinger said, “but key to the partnership is we share the same vision, that is. a cleaner and greener business corridor.” PARC has also launched a Greening Initiative for E. Passyunk Avenue and the surrounding neighborhoods. To kick-start the initiative, 17 trees were planted on the avenue Tuesday, with a concentration of trees planned for the fountain located at E. Passyunk Avenue and Tasker Street. PARC has also committed to match up to $2,500 each for the four surrounding community groups and civic associations which are in the process of raising or which have raised funds targeted on neighborhood greening activities for a total $20,000 investment by PARC toward “greening” the neighborhood. The community groups include the Passyunk Square Civic Association, E. Passyunk Business Improvement District, Lower Moyamensing Civic Association and the E. Passyunk Crossing
Civic Association. Todd Schwartz, vice president of the Lower Moymensing Civic Assocaition (LoMo) said, “The vision of the new PARC organization is aligned with all the area civic groups; more trees and cleaner and greener neighborhoods is what we are all about.” Schwartz said LoMo plans to use the $2,500 to clean and green the “eyesore”, which is the old PECO sub-station located at 13th &Oregon Avenue this spring. PARC is also in the final stages of completing the renovation of 1737 E. Passyunk Avenue. The building contains one ground-floor retail space and apartments on the second and third floors. The building is completely leased with the first tenants moving in on Apr. 1. In December 2009, Commonwealth Judge Dan Pelligrini appointed Paul R. Levy as interim conservator of the former Citizens Alliance to make recommendations about its future. On Sep. 10, 2010, Judge Pelligrini approved a new name, PARC, and a new, more-focused mission for the organization concentrated pri-
Mark Squilla and the First Ward
more when elected to office.” Mark Squilla hasn’t always gone with the flow. His past actions bucked the trends but, as he puts it now, “Yes, I’ve been on opposite sides because of beliefs. But today I’m on the same side for what I believe. It was important to unite in order to work with everybody, no matter what side they’re on or whomever they represent.” Squilla, who is married to nurse anesthetist
Brigid and has four children, Danielle, Mark, Brigid and Gabrielle, puts in at least 10 hours every day to meet future constituents. I ask about relationship with the new 1st Ward Leader, John J. Dougherty. “Johnny and I and our families go back more than 60 years. We butted heads as teenagers, but being the big man that he is, he took a step back and was willing to support me. I’ll never forget
that.” Overwhelmed by the support he’s received he’s vowed to pay it forward, a concept used to describe that a good turn be repaid by having it done to others instead. “I will be the ears in City Hall as we continue to work on the problems of the District,” he promises. “By thinking outside the box, I hope to take the reins from Frank DiCicco and drive this office in the right and positive direction.”
EAST PASSYUNK Business Improvement District (BID) Executive Director Renee Gillinger will collaborate with Sam Sherman, executive Director of newly formed Passyunk Avenue Revitalization Corp (PARC). marily on the service area on marily along Passyunk Avthe attached map. On Jan. 17, enue, with the goal of main2011, after a two-month search taining a balanced mix of retail process, Sherman was selected tenants who provide services and started work as the new ex- and amenities for the surecutive director for the organi- rounding neighborhoods, as well as to customers from zation. PARC will continue to across the region. For more inmanage its existing inventory formation, please visit its Web of mixed-use properties, pri- site at: www.passyarc.com.
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Northeast). O’Brien is a wellknown quantity in the Northeast, where many police officers live. This is Oh’s third try for City Council. Of the five Democrat incumbents, Bill Green, Bill Greenlee, Blondell Reynolds Brown and Wilson Goode, Jr. received the police union’s support. Jim Kenney, however, did not. New on the list endorsed by the FOP was Democrat Council at Large candidate Andy Toy, who said, “I’m extremely proud to have this endorsement because the
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tics. All incumbent District Council Members were endorsed. Twelve Common Pleas judicial candidates won FOP backing for 10 openings: Diana Anhalt, Anne Marie Coyle, Jim DiVergilis, Roger Gordon, Sean Kennedy, Sayde Ladov, Chris Mallios, Maria McLaughlin, Joseph O’Neill, Ken Powell, Fran Shields and Joe Waters. (Cont Page 4)
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name as getting new life with the news RCC’s endorsed atLarge Council candidate John Giordano has withdrawn from contention. He is reported accepting a Harrisburg post offered him by Gov. Tom Corbett. Now the only ItaloAmerican on the GOP ballot, Rizzo is sure to pick up that bloc of voters. The FOP only endorsed two Republican at-large candidates, David Oh and State Rep. Denny O’Brien (R-
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(Cont. From Page 3) The campaign of Bobby Henon, Democrat candidate for City Council in Northeast Philadelphia’s 6th Dist., picked up the most-important endorsement of his campaign as the ward leaders of his District voted by majority to tap him as the Party candidate at a District caucus meeting last night. This follows up several new major endorsements and a stunning fundraising total of almost $400,000 that has come to his campaign war chest. The new endorsements include those of State Sen. Mike
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7th District Dems Endorse Savage The 7th Dist. Council Democrat ward leaders last week caucused and voted, 105 Divisions to 56 Divisions, to endorse former District Councilman Dan Savage over incumbent Councilwoman Maria Quiñones-Sánchez. The District encompasses, in whole or in part, 12 wards. Three of the ward leaders did not attend the caucus. Those who did, all voted for Savage. The wards voting and the number of their Divisions were: 7th Ward-State Rep. Angel Cruz (D-Kensington), 23 Divisions; 18th WardHelen Farrell, 7 Divisions; 23rd Ward-Dan Savage, 15 Divisions; 31st Ward-Peg Rzepski, 2 Divisions; 53rd (Cont. Page 5)
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Bill Rubin Picks Up Labor Endorsements 10th Dist. Democrat candidate Bill Rubin keeps on rolling labor support as he takes on veteran Republican incumbent Councilman Brian O’Neill. He reports he now has the AFLCIO Philadelphia Council endorsement as well as those of the Bricklayers and PGW unions. Both men are unopposed in the respective primaries.
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and social activist running for a Democratic at-Large City Council seat, announced she had received the endorsements of four union locals. Cohen’s campaign was endorsed by the Philadelphia Council of AFL-CIO, with its 100 labor unions and 150,000 members; Philadelphia’s three local affiliates of the Service Employees International Union (Local 32BJ, Local 668 and Healthcare PA); and the Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers Union Local 1, as well as TWU Local 234. Joseph J. Battaglia, secretary-treasurer of the Bricklayers, declared to her, “Your father, David Cohen, was an unabashed supporter of Labor throughout his life, and I am confident you will be as well. Your record as a lawyer proves you look out for the ‘little guy’, and will not be intimidated by powerful interests looking to weaken workers’ rights. All in all, I believe strongly in your qualifications to be an effective voice for workers and their families on Philadelphia City Council.” (Cont. Page 8)
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With all the intended announcements and actual filings that brought in more than a half-dozen names to the 2nd Council Dist., the results show a final four are now dueling for the seat long held by Council President Anna Verna. Considered the two top front-runners are State Rep. Kenyatta Johnson (D-S. Phila.) and Realtor-developer-attorney Barbara Capozzi. Sniping at them will be Tracey Gordon, a seasoned Southwest Philadelphia activist and committeewoman, who is focusing her campaign around the fact her area of the District looks like an abandoned ghost town, and Damon Roberts, Esq., who ran four years ago for Verna’s seat, netting 4,800 votes. Johnson had challenged both Gordon and Roberts, feeling they would, as African Americans, chip away from what should be his base of support. But he was unsuccessful. He did get the endorsement of the 48th Ward, led by Lee Schwartz. It is reported Ward Leader Ron donatucci would be endorsing Barbara Capozzi. In the meantime, attorney Richard DeMarco had pulled out, endorsing attorney Vincent DeFino, who then pulled himself out of the race and endorsed Capozzi. Kenyatta now has the en-
dorsements of the Fraternal Order of Police, the Service Employees International Union State Council and the Laborers District Council Local 332. Tracey Gordon kicked off her campaign last Saturday at the African Cultural Center, 5000 Springfield Avenue. Her invited guest was Umar R. Abdullah-John, a school psychologist, tying in with her efforts to better the lives of children in her District and the city. Possibility continues there may not be a Party endorsement in this Council District.
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(Cont. From Page 4) Ward-Chris Solomon, 12 Divisions; 56th Ward-John Sabatina, 25 Divisions; 63rd Ward-Bernice Hill, 1 Division. Not attending caucus vote were 19th Ward-Carlos Matos, 19 Divisions; 33rd WardDonna Aument, 24 Divisions; and 42nd Ward-Elaine Tomlin, 13 Divisions. In other campaign work, Savage organized Operating Engineers Local 542 to donate time to recut the baseball field at Deni Playground in Frankford in time for the opening game. Incumbent District Councilwoman Maria QuiñonesSánchez opened her campaign headquarters Tuesday night to a huge crowd. It’s located at the southeast corner of 5th & Lehigh.
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Redrawing The Lines Not So Good For Democrats by Jon Delano One of the great political sports every 10 years is redrawing legislative and congressional District lines. 2011 is the year for that. In Pennsylvania, the four legislative leaders – House Majority Leader Mike Turzai (R-Allegheny), House Democratic Leader Frank Dermody (D-Allegheny), Senate Majority Leader Dominic Pileggi (RDelaware) and Senate Democratic Leader Jay Costa D-Allegheny) – form a commission to redraw the State House and Senate Districts. The four of them have 45 days (the clock is now running) to pick a fifth member. When they fail to do so, the court will do so for them. With population shifts away from Pittsburgh and the Southwest, most political demographers expect those regions to lose State House and Senate seats to the fastest-growing areas, primarily in South Central Pennsylvania and in the Allentown area. That is not good news for the Democrats. Allegheny Co., for example, could lose as many as two seats in the State House. While the overall number of seats re-
mains the same, 203 in House and 50 in Senate, redistricting is likely to enhance the GOP gains made at the polls last November. Pennsylvania is also losing one member of Congress, down to 18 from 19. Congressional reapportionment is a matter of pure political power, this year exercised by a Republican Governor, Republican legislature, a Republican court, and lots of Republican computers. With the successful pickup of five members of Congress in 2010, Republicans now hold 12 of the State’s 19 seats. It’s hard to imagine making the State congressional delegation any more Republican, but computers can do interesting things. In 2001, the Republicans controlled the process, and many think they overreached in such a way that later in the decade Democrats were able to win 12 of the 19 seats. In 2011, some think the emphasis will be on making sure the 12 incumbent Republicans win reelection. Watch for Congressman Mike Doyle’s (D-Allegheny) District in Pittsburgh to become the “dumping ground” for Democrats from Congress-
man Tim Murphy’s (R-Allegheny) District. It wouldn’t surprise me to see Congressman Jason Altmire’s (DBeaver) District wiped out completely, split between Murphy and Congressman Mike Kelly (R-Butler). One scenario has Congressman Glenn Thompson (R-Centre) in Northwest-Central Pennsylvania having his District move westward into Erie Co., freeing Republican Kelly to move southward. Of course, Altmire might end up running against either Murphy or Kelly. Some think Congressman Mark Critz (D-Blair), successor to the late Jack Murtha, might have his District carved up, and there is a plan out there to toss Critz and Altmire together into a creative District that stretches from Ohio to Johnstown. Congressman Bill Shuster (R-Cambria) has no desire to pick up Johnstown, Critz’s home town, so Critz might survive in that District. Most likely will be efforts to strengthen some freshmen Republicans, like Congressmen Mike Fitzpatrick (R-Bucks), Lou Barletta (R-Luzerne) and Pat Meehan (R-Delaware), along with Mike Kelly.
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Mar. 31- State Sen. Shirley Kitchen hosts Energy Conservation Workshop at St. William’s Ch. Parish Ha., 6238 Rising Sun Ave. Mar. 31- Military Women Day on lawn at Independence Mall, 6th & Market Sts., 2 p.m. Honoring historical women veterans Harriet Tubman, Cathy Williams and Deborah Garnett Sampson, among others. Councilwoman Jannie Blackwell will speak. For info Cathy Santos (215) 834-4228. Mar. 31- Democrat 39B Ward hosts Spring Fundraiser at Chickie’s & Pete’s, 1526 Packer Ave., 5:30-8:30 p.m. Tickets $50. For info Matt Myers (215) 467-4643. Mar. 31- 12th Ward Democrats Fundraiser at Champagne, 21 E. Chelten Ave., 6-8 p.m. Contributors $60, Sponsors $250. For info John Connelly (215) 760-8912. Mar. 31- Progressive Fundraiser for Joe Grace at Yards Brewing Co., 901 N. Delaware Ave., 6-8 p.m. For info info@electjoegrace.com.
Mar. 31- Birthday fundraiser for Vern Anastasio at Villa DiRoma, 936 S. 9th St., 6:30 p.m. Suggested birthday gift $100 for 1st Council District campaign. For info (215) 586-3236. Apr. 1- 9th Ward Wine & Cheese Candidates Night at Sedgwick Theater, 7137 Germantown Ave., 6-8 p.m. $50 at the door. RSVP John O’Connell (267) 312-1925. Featuring music of Violino, one-man Italian band. Apr. 2- Germantown/Lehigh Business & Merchants Ass’n leads Corridor Cleanup at Germantown & Lehigh Aves., 9 a.m. To volunteer and for info Cornell Brown (267) 385-1939. Apr. 2- Al Schmidt for City Commissioner Campaign Office Grand Opening at 3545 Ryan Ave. (Cottman & Frankford), 2-4 p.m. For info (215) 624-1930. Apr. 2- Fundraiser for judicial candidate Jonathan Irvine at Avenida Restaurant, 7402 Germantown Ave., 1-4 p.m. Apr. 2- S.W. Concerned Citizens holds Voter Education Summit at McCreesh Rec Ctr. 67th & Regent St., 4 p.m. For info Tracey Gordon (267) 235-0091. Apr. 3- Congregation Beth
Solomon CC and European Immigrant Benevolent Ass’n’s 25th annual gala honoring Rabbi & Rebettzin Solomon Isaacson at Hilton Hotel, 4200 City Line Ave., 5 p.m. Single $250. Featuring famous Ed Goldbertt & Odessa Klezmer Band and mentalist and illusionist David Blatt. Gov. Ed Rendell and David Cohen, Event Chairs. Apr. 5- Randy Robinson and Malik Boyd host Candidates Forum at Ashes Cigar Lounge, 4453 Main St., 6:309:30 p.m. Apr. 6- 1st Dist. City Council debate hosted by Philadelphians for Ethical Leadership at Veteran Boxers Association Hall, 2733 E. Clearfield Ave., 6:30 p.m. Space limited. RSVP Fred Druding, Jr. (215) 221-2374. Apr. 7- Dr. Norman Finkelstein discusses Palestinian situation at Walk Auditorium, Ritter Ha., Temple Univ., 13th & Montgomery Ave., 69 p.m. For info Razi Fareed (215) 692-3396. Apr. 7- Reception for judicial candidate Leon King at Fiso Lounge, 1439 South St., 6 p.m. Tickets $35, couples $50. Open bar and hors d’oeuvres. Apr. 8- State Rep. Rosita
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With regards to “Pols on the Street”, Feb. 17, 2011, I will support Mr. Rizzo as I always have and Mr. Oh is a fine candidate however I am deeply disappointed that The Republicans did not choose Marie Delany, the only woman running for the at-Large seat. Perhaps she could run for Mayor. I would vote for her. Lynda DeSouza
elected! (“Pols on the Street”, Feb. 17, 2011). The whole point of her run is that, regardless of what the banks and established protocol demand, she is going to value life over money. That means that she won’t evict people from their homes! Ross Levin
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When over 40 lawyers seek nomination for a place on the Common Pleas bench, including a few judges who must run in the primary in order to hold on to their bench slots, a free-forall normally ensues. Add to this only one Municipal Court vacancy for 11 individuals seeking to be the winner. The people who sort through it all are the voters in the end, preceded by the committeepersons and ward leaders, and other groups’ get-outthe-vote machines which power up at this time. Of course, when this happens, the media, fed by stats from good-government groups, begin to clamor the State move this process to a selection committee. Already chafing at the bit is the Inkie, whose editorial writers never fully understand the importance of one-person, one-vote rule which regulates all elections on every level in this Commonwealth. It would vest the selection of judges in a blue-ribbon panel made up of – guess who? Or, should we say, “panels made up by people in power, like the Governor and the leaders of the General Assembly”? Missing from that mix is the voter, who, more times than not, may not be able to associate the face with the name on the ballot, but is able to exercise his right to vote. No matter how far removed the voters may be from judicial and other candidates when they walk into the booth to vote, to us, who understand the present process of making the voter the primary person making the selections, it makes sense. The voters have guides available to them, guides they trust. If they don’t trust one guide – their ward leader – they can turn to another – a union, or a bar association, or an Inquirer editorial. Judicial candidates know they need to run a gauntlet. Some choose to spend to aid their campaigns. Others bank on their good ballot positions. The benefit to the judiciary of this process is it puts candidates through a mill, forces them to connect with the voters and the electoral machinery, learn something about everyday life, and come away better for it. Imagine who our judiciary would be composed of, if all judges needed only to cozy up to a handful of powerful law firms and brokers who inevitably run selection committees! We blanch at the thought.
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Judge Jimmy Lynn Nixes DROP Briefs Judge Jimmy Lynn has ruled all DROP enrollees are qualified to run for reelection, negating challenges filed against Councilman Frank Rizzo, Councilwoman Marian Tasco and City Commissioner Chair Margaret Tartaglione. For his commonsense ruling, he has found himself castigated by local main media columnists. His response was, “The petitioners cannot revamp the qualifications of elected officials, which are found in the Home Rule Charter, through the interpretation of a single ordinance. If the Court were to follow the reasoning of the petitioners, which is that a DROP retiree cannot run for elected office, the Court would not only render an absurd result, but a ludicrously elitist result as well. Potentially, thousands of former, long-time City employees who happen to have retired using the DROP would
SURROUNDED by GOP City Chairman Vito Canuso, left, friends and supporters, Karen Brown enjoys reading her for-Mayor signs, acknowledging her to be the City CommitPhoto by Maria Merlino tee-endorsed candidate. be disenfranchised from running for election in Philadelphia, the city they have known, loved and served.” Despite rulings by two City Solicitors and a Common Pleas Judge, the plaintiffs are pursuing their cause up to the State Supreme Court. Republican Ward Leader attorney J. Matthew Wolf immediately filed a brief on behalf of Ross M. Wolfe and Denise M. Furey to set aside Judge Lynn’s ruling, which approved the eligibility of candidates in the DROP to seek office again.
Union Endorsements Shared In 1st District The 1st Council Dist. race has unions choosing sides in the race to replace retiring Councilman Frank DiCicco. Jeff Hornstein has picked up four major labor endorsements for his City Council campaign in the 1st. Transport workers, operating engineers, police officers, and service employees all made Hornstein their choice for the open seat along the waterfront. (Cont. Page 11)
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JOHN J. DOUGHERTY, gracious host of Democratic 1st Ward Committee fundraiser, welcomes fellow Ward Leader Jewell Williams, a candidate for Sheriff, and Maria McLaughlin, candidate for Judge of Photo by Maria Merlino Common Pleas.
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GATHERED AT 1ST WARD’S main event at Edward O’Malley Club in Pennsport were, from left, Sheriff Barbara Deeley, 1st Ward Leader John J. Dougherty, Sheriff candidate Jewell Williams, attorney Sharif Street, Esq. and Common Pleas candidate Photo by Maria Merlino Carolyn H. Nichols.
REP. JIM ROEBUCK FROM LEFT are political consultant Tommie St. CANDIDATES from across city, like Hill, Deputy Campaign Director Felisha Harris, Council at-Large aspirant Andy Toy, “Johnny Doc” and 1st Dist. Council hopeful Jeff trooped to keystone ward leader’s event. Photo by Maria Merlino Hornstein. Photo by Maria Merlino
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SNOOPER’S “TRAVELING BAND”: Yes, me and my associates were asked to come to KINDRED HOSPITAL – Devereaux & Palmetto Streets – in the Northeast. We were asked to visit a “Special V.I.P.” who shall remain nameless at their request. We met with DR.GELFAND, (no Chief, he’s no relation to the late and great Judge, HON. EUGENE GELFAND) and he’s one of THE BEST. We got to meet a lot of wonderful people, namely, PEGGY, NORINE, “DEE”, LI, BARBARA, SHERRY, and a lot of other professionals. This hospital is one of THE BEST and they specialize in RESPIRATORY and other related BREATHING PROBLEMS. These professionals really care about their PATIENTS and they make sure they are well taken care of, both medically and physically. Yes, these people are good at what they do, and they do it to THE BEST of their medical abilities. The “V.I.P.” we visited told us all about their care and concern regarding all their patients. Call (215)722-8555. SNOOPER’S ELECTION NEWS: How about CHRIS SOLOMON drawing the NUMBER ONE POSITION for TRAFFIC COURT JUDGE in the upcoming elections? Hey Chief, HON. BILL GREENLEE, Councilman at Large, he also drew NUMBER ONE POSITION for AT LARGE on the ballot in the upcoming elections. CHRIS SOLOMON was delighted and stated, “It’s good to be NUMBER ONE on the upcoming election ballot and I will make all my friends very proud when I’m officially elected a Traffic Court Judge.” This year, will see one of the biggest election ballots, and I can tell all of you it will be loaded, so don’t be confused. VOTE for your CANDIDATE! SNOOPER’S “WALKATHON”: This is really going to be a BIG ONE and it all happens on MAY 7 at HEADHOUSE SQUARE. My sources tell me this will be a THREE-MILE WALK, “2011 Fight For Air”. Yes indeed Chief, I can tell you THE SNOOPER will be in this one, and I am ready to go. MISS BARB CROSENZA, as member of “The Committee”, wants to THANK YOU in advance, and she too will be looking for all of you. Bring our own team, or do what I’m doing, walk the Three Miles by yourself. OK! SNOOPER SCOOPER: This one comes from a very reliable source and it was all checked out. The Court’s WARRANT UNIT has well over 40,000 WARRANTS and this number is increasing every day. These WARRANTS are for various Courts, namely Municipal Court, Common Pleas Court, and let’s not forget “The Big One”, TRAFFIC COURT. NO, we can(Cont. Page 17)
The late Shirley Chisholm once said it was tougher for her to overcome the challenges she faced being a woman than it was to overcome the challenges she faced being Black. To be honest, I’m not so sure I agree with that. If anything, I would think being a woman and Black on top of it would be a real challenge. I went to an event on Tuesday night that seems to bear that out, on one hand – and provided some solutions on how to handle things, on the other. The event was the 2011 Milestones: A Celebration of African American Women in the Media gathering held by the Philadelphia Black Public Relations Society at the PECO Energy building. In addition to being a chance to hear from high-powered African American women who have managed to carve out a niche in a media landscape that isn’t necessarily welcoming, it is also a chance for these women to proclaim, “You can do this, and let no one tell you it’s impossible.” This year’s panel of groundbreaking women was made up of Pamela Browner White, senior VP of public affairs and Government relations for the Philadelphia Eagles; Sara Lomax Reese, president of 900AM WURD Radio; Berlinda Garnett, planning editor and producer at Fox-29; and Desiree Peterkin-Bell, director of communications and strategic partnerships for Mayor Michael Nutter. Karin Phillips, community affairs reporter for KYW Newsradio 1060 AM, was the moderator for the discussion. The panelists shared many things with the audience which illustrated how they have managed to stay at or near the top of their fields for as long as they have. But one thing they made clear is the path to their status wasn’t easy, especially since they are women of color in a world that meets even white women with a “Do Not Enter” sign. “You work hard to get there, but you have to continue to work hard to stay there,” Garnett said. “Sometimes, you have to turn the other cheek.” “I’ve always been the youngest person in the room,” said Peterkin-Bell. “I had to deal with a lot of people who didn’t want me to succeed. You will always find people who will throw impediments in your way. Challenge them by being better than everyone else in the room.” “Life is tough,” Browner-White said. “No one gets a free ride.” But to Lomax-Reese, “making it” is relative. “To me, there’s no such thing as “making it” or having it made,” she said. “The perception that we have it made is different than the (Cont. Page 18)
STATE REP. MIKE McGEEHAN, the Democratic leader of the 41st Ward, surprised many of his followers by resigning as ward leader and passing the reins of leadership to the ward chairperson, CONNIE ROGERS. Mike has many long years of service in the State House and when the Democrats get the control back, undoubtedly he will be considered for a leadership role. He’s been kept busy by the Democrat leadership in the House. The new ward leader has been chairman of the ward for the last couple of years and understands what’s required of her. Democratic City Committee’s Policy Committee met to recommend a slate of candidates for the Primary Election. They had already made recommendations for the local office in Philadelphia Co., so their most-recent meeting involved judges. The committee is composed of JOHN DOUGHERTY, MIKE McALEER, SHIRLEY GREGORY, SONNY CAMPBELL, FRANK OLIVER, JOAN KRAJEWSKI and BOB BRADY. They recommended for Municipal Court MICHAEL FANNING, and for Traffic Court the Ward Leader in the 53rd Ward, CHRISTINE SOLOMON. For Common Pleas Court, they went with SEAN KENNEDY, who had drawn the No. 1 position on the ballot ,and ANGELO FOGLIETTA, who has the No. 5 spot; MARIA McLAUGHLIN, 12th; JOYCE EUBANKS, 16th spot; CAROLYN NICHOLS, 19th spot; SCOTT O’KEEFE, 22nd spot; MARVIN WILLIAMS, 23; ROGER GORDON, 27; EDWARD WRIGHT, 29; and CHARLES EHRLICH, 30th spot. In the past, Eubanks has been endorsed by City Committee but has an unfortunate talent for picking a poor ballot location. This time there is no exception. She demonstrated great judicial abilities while serving before the General Election. The Clover Club of Philadelphia will be celebrating its 129th anniversary at a formal black-tie dinner on Thursday, Apr. 28 at the Union League, beginning at 6:30 p.m. Retired Common Pleas JUDGE MIKE WALLACE is the President of the organization. The other officers are 1ST VP EDWARD BRADLEY, who is a retired Common Pleas judge; Chairman of the Board of Directors MIKE STACK, JR.; Vice Chairman NORBERT McGETTIGAN; Treasurer MIKE CIBIK; and Secretary-at-Large JOE BONGIOVANNI. The slogan of the club is, “While we live, we live in clover. When we die, we die all over.”
Yo! Here we go again with this question – what is the Origin of April Fool’s Day? Basically, no one knows exactly where, when, or even why the celebration began. There are references to “All Fools’ Day” (as April Fool’s Day was first called) began to appear in Europe during the late Middle Ages. It was a folk celebration. Elite participation in it appears to have been minimal and those celebrating it back then weren’t the kind of people who kept records of what they did. In late March, the Romans honored the resurrection of Attis, son of the Great Mother Cybele, with the Hilaria celebration. This involved rejoicing and the donning of disguises. Further afield in India, there is Holi, known as the festival of color, during which street celebrants throw tinted powders at each other, until everyone is covered in garish colors from head to toe. This holiday is usually the end of February or the beginning of March. Northern Europeans observed an ancient festival to honor Lud, a Celtic god of humor. And there were also popular Northern European customs that made sport of the hierarchy of the Druids. The most important of these was the Festus Fatuorum (the Feast of Fools) which evolved out of the Saturnalia. On this day, celebrants elected a mock pope and parodied church rituals. The most widespread theory about the origin of April Fool’s Day involves the Gregorian calendar reform of the late 16th century. The theory goes like this: In 1582 France became the first country to switch from the Julian to the Gregorian calendar established by the Council of Trent (1563). This switch meant, among other things, the beginning of the year was moved from the end of March to Jan. 1. Those who failed to keep up with the change, who stubbornly clung to the old calendar system and continued to celebrate the New Year during the week that fell between Mar. 25 and Apr. 1, had various jokes played on them. For instance, pranksters would surreptitiously stick paper fish to their backs. The victims of this prank were given the epithet Poisson d’Avril, or April Fish. Thus, April Fool’s Day was born. The calendar-change hypothesis might provide a reason for why Apr. 1 specifically became the date of the modern holiday. Therefore, while the theory remains a possibility, it should not be treated as a fact. The only fact I do know is that I hate to be tricked on Apr. 1 – don’t you?
America Local 13000, International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees Local 8 and Operating Engineers Local 542. Elected officials endorsing Squilla include Councilmen Frank DiCicco (D) and Jim Kenney (D), State Rep. Bill Keller (D-S. Phila.) and Wards 1, 23, 25 and 39A and B. Joining the chorus of elected officials most recently is State Sen. Larry Farnese (D-S. Phila.), whose 1st Senatorial Dist. overlaps much of the 1st Councilmanic Dist.
State Attorney General’s office. The judge also dismissed four of more than 60 charges against Feese.
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Vern Anastasio is celebrating his birthday with a fundraiser at Villa DiRoma, 936 S. 9th Street, on Thursday, Mar. 31st starting at 6:30. Suggested birthday gift $100. For information call (215) 586-3236.
Charles Ehrlich and Marie McLaughlin have been struck by good lightning twice this past week. They were the only two endorsed by both the Democrat and Republican City Committees for the Court of Common Pleas. Besides Ehrlich and McLaughlin, the Democrats endorsed Sean Kennedy, Angelo Foglietta, Joyce Eubanks, Carolyn Nichols, Scott O’Keefe, Marvin Williams, Roger Gordon and Ed Wright. For Municipal Court, they endorsed Mike Fanning. Christine Solomon was endorsed for Traffic Court. The Republicans endorsed Charles Ehrlich, Maria McLaughlin, Kenneth Powell, Jr., Jim DiVergilis, Anne Marie Coyle, Ted Vigilante, Sayde Ladov. Lisa Kavulich and Dawn Tancredi would have been endorsed; however, they withdrew before the meeting. The Republicans endorsed Lewis Harris for Traffic Court and Victor Stabile and Anne Covey for Commonwealth Court.
Judge Drops Some Charges Vs. Perzel
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Cindy Bass Picks Up Labor Endorsements Cindy Bass has picked up Labor momentum in her campaign to replace retiring Councilwoman Donna Reed Miller in the 8th Democrat Council Dist. She now has the endorsements of the Philadelphia AFL-CIO, SEIU State Council, AFSCME DC 47, DC 33, The Philadelphia FOP, Philadelphia NOW and Action United.
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Judge Richard A. Lewis, of Dauphin Co., has dismissed several criminal charges, while letting at least 10 to remain against former Republican State Reps. John Perzel and Brett Feese. Lewis dismissed two conspiracy charges from among more than 80 criminal counts filed against Perzel by the
ED & KATHY PRICE show their support for Democrat Council candidate Martin CHARLES Huckle and John Girigiari were Bednarek at fundraiser in his honor at Glen among crowd joining Martin Bednarek at his 6th Council Dist. fundraiser. Foerd.
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(Cont From Page 8) Officially, Hornstein received the endorsements of Transport Workers Union Local 234, International Operating Engineers Local 542, the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 5, and the whole of the Service Employees International Union Pennsylvania State Council. Hornstein also has the endorsements of State Reps. Mike O’Brien and Tony Payton, Jr. (both D-Kensington), along with State Rep. Babette Josephs (D-S.Phila.). Also pushing for votes in the 1st Dist. race is Joe Grace, who this week picked up the endorsement of former Police Commissioner Sylvester Johnson and Bob Eddis, past President of Lodge 5 of the Fraternal Order of Police. Johnson served as Police Commissioner from 2002 to 2008, the final step of a distinguished, highly-regarded 43year career in the Philadelphia Police Dept. Eddis, who served as President of Lodge 5 of the FOP from 2002 to 2007, and is known as an aggressively independent advocate for the rank-and-file police force, noted he knows Joe’s record on law-enforcement issues from his work for the City as well as his work as executive director of CeaseFirePA, the state’s leading gun-violence prevention organization, for the past three years. With a slew of endorsements, thanks to the support of Local 98’s John Dougherty, is Mark Squilla. Including Local 98, he now has been tapped by the Carpenters Regional Council of Philadelphia, International Longshoreman Association Local 1291 Communication Workers of
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Francis Graff, Jr. is advising ward leaders he thinks the notarizing process for petitions “leaves a lot to be desired. I am going to look thoroughly into the process, which I believe is now being abused.” Graff had been a candidate for a Democrat Council atLarge seat, but his petitions were found faulty.
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STATE SEN. Michael Stack was honored by Asian American Licensed Beverage Association at its 2011 Meeting. With him are AALBA Board Members.
Butkovitz Suggests Rainy Day Fund City Controller Alan Butkovitz testified before City Council’s Committee on Law & Government in support of legislation that would create a Rainy Day Fund for the City to use in case of financial emergencies. Resolution #100314 would create a Budget Stabilization Reserve, a Rainy Day Fund, for the City of Philadelphia and ordinance #100303 would establish a ballot question allowing voters to approve the
creation of a Rainy Day Fund. Councilman Jim Kenney (D), who has introduced similar legislation over the last 10 years, is the prime sponsor of both bills. “Councilman Kenney is to be commended for his determination in fighting for this much-needed change in our financial structure,” said Butkovitz. He continued, “The City should stimulate the economy during recessions and make cuts when the
economy is stronger. Instead, the City ends up having to raise taxes and/or cut services just at the worse points of recessions making things harder when the need for services is greatest.” During the recent Great Recession, the City was forced to cut programs, eliminate jobs and increase taxes, which included lobbying Harrisburg for a one percent sales tax increase and implementing a 9.9%
real-estate tax increase. “Instead of relying on a Rainy Day account to alleviate the financial pain, the City scrambled and proposed a series of revenuegenerating ideas that had virtually no possibility of becoming reality,” said Butkovitz. “These ideas included taxing sugary softdrink products, fess on plastic garbage bags, and increasing residential trash fees.”
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Ehrlich’s Touch Changes Courts Major reforms are underway in Philadelphia’s crowded and turbulent court system. In part, that’s due to the efforts of advocates like attorney Charley Ehrlich. Now Ehrlich wants to continue this work on the inside, as a Common Pleas Court judge. “I like to make the system work properly,” he says. He's effort has won the endorsement of the Democrat
City Committee. A 25-year veteran of the District Attorney’s Office, there isn’t much in the Criminal Justice Center Ehrlich hasn’t seen or done. He has been a trial attorney for juvenile offenders and child-abuse cases, rising to supervisor. He handled homicides for eight years. For 10 years, he was chief of the DA’s Municipal Court Unit and trained new prosecutors. Along the way, Ehrlich learned justice must be individualized, even in a huge, bustling court. “You’ve got to be able to figure out different speeds for different people,” he insists. Ehrlich quit the DA’s Office last year and has been doing civil law with Marshall Dennehey Warner Coleman & Goggin since. But that didn’t mean he forgot Municipal Court. He worked with DA Seth Williams as a consultant to formulate a ground-breaking reform that will free thousands of witnesses from having to testify at preliminary hearings in MC. This move, which Supreme Court Justice Seamus McCaffery hailed as “monumental,” is expected to speed up criminal cases dramatically while sparing innocent civilians from courtroom wear and tear. Ehrlich has been a dogged and forceful campaigner for alternative judicial programs. “There is no reason many nonviolent offenders need to be locked up if you can get them effective treatment,” he maintains. He helped develop Mental Health Court, DUI Treatment Court as well as the Alternative Treatment for Misdemeanants Program and
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The Philadelphia Gas Works is urging customers to immediately apply for a Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program grant since Governor Tom Corbett announced that the program will be extended to Apr. 15. Eligible customers who need their service restored or want to avoid a shut-off can receive hundreds of additional dollars in assistance. “PGW is here to help cus-
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(575-04-3998) Charley Ehrlich … noted court reformer the Diverting Offenders Into Treatment Program (DO-IT) for misdemeanor offenders with drug, alcohol and mental-health problems. “It’s one of the things I’m proudest of,” says Ehrlich. “My goal is to make the courts constructive, not destructive.” Developing new court programs requires a patient hand and a good ear, and Ehrlich is known for both. “A lot depends on the relationship between the players,” he notes. There’s no question Ehrlich will be a favorite of Philadelphia’s legal community. He has been endorsed by the Bar Association. Ehrlich lives in East falls. He is married and has three children. “One thing that distinguishes America is a legal system that, while not perfect, enables people to settle disputes,” Ehrlich says with quiet passion. “People have to have confidence in it. A judge should apply the law appropriately and, most of all, treat people as you would want to be treated.”
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Candidates - “Your Choice”, “Our Choice” Ivy Staten
William Greenlee
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NORTHEAST City Council candidate Marty Bednarek pictured doing what he usually does every Saturday morning: coaching girls’ basketball in N.E. Phila. Bednarek has been coaching for 35 years and is affectionately called “Mr. B” by thousands of kids he’s coached over years. Here he is pictured with winners of Saturday’s N.E Interclub Girls Basketball League - Coach Remolde and some of his Fox Rok championship players.
Labor Adds Its Weight To Voucher Bill The school-voucher bill 300 HIGH-SCHOOL STUDENTS came together outside City Hall last week, on Feast of the Annunciation, to cele- now before the State Senate has gotten a strong shot of brate “Mary’s ‘yes’ to life” in witness against abortion. support from local labor. Announcing their support For SB 1 are the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 98 and The Laborers’ District Council of the Metropolitan Area of Philadelphia and Vicinity. Called the Opportunity Scholarship and Educational Improvement Tax Credit Act,
the bill, introduced by State Sens. Jeffrey Piccola (RDauphin) and Anthony Hardy Williams (D-W.Phila.) and co-sponsored by 15 other senators, would initially allow low-income parents whose children attend one of Pennsylvania’s worst-performing public schools to use a portion of the money being spent to send their child to the failing school to instead send their child to a better-performing
public or private school. “We previously supported SB 1405 and we enthusiastically support SB 1,” said IBEW Local 98 Business Mgr. John J. Dougherty. “Opportunity Scholarships and an expanded EITC program will rescue thousands of kids currently trapped in failing schools. This is not a partisan issue. Everybody agrees a good education is essential in today’s world. We believe that children from all economic
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backgrounds deserve a chance for a bright future and opportunity scholarships, EITC and other school-choice programs will give them that chance.”
Wendell Defends LCB Union Wendell Young IV, president of United Food & Commercial Workers Local 1776, defended the need for Pennsylvania to continue to operate state run wine and spirit stores at the Pennsylvania Press Club Luncheon in Harrisburg. He told those in attendance Local 1776 represents 24,000 workers in a variety of areas including nursing homes, retail stores, office and clerical workers and wine and spirit workers. Young explained he has been personally involved in the fight to defend the jobs of wine and spirit workers his entire adult life.
Goode Seeks Consultant Councilman at Large W. Wilson Goode, Jr., believes Council needs a comprehensive labor-market analyst to better do its job at promoting plans that create jobs. He is seeking Council's approval authorizing such a contract. The “rise in unemployment and changing demographics require such an analysis,” said Goode.
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(Cont. From Page 10) not blame THE WARRANT UNIT; after all, they have been short-handed for quite some time and definitely could use all the help The 1 st Judicial Dist. can give them. Oh yeah, we’re talking BIG BUCKS here, and both The City Controller and The City Solicitor must get involved in helping them out. The three Court Systems must also give them all the tools they’ll need to go after all of these WARRANTS, and once again, we’re talking BIG BUCKS here BOSS! SNOOPER “SPECIAL ALERT”: Chief, I must let you know I have this P.I.T.A. who keeps sending me all his “garbage” and now he’s upset because we chose not to print any of it. This guy simply doesn’t know when to stop and he just goes on and on with his “malicious scandals”. Please, I’m asking you to stop; otherwise, I will be providing your name to let everyone know what a real “creep” you are, and this really bothers me. Everything you have written must be verified and correct, so how many times must I tell you, this is must be checked out and be factual; otherwise WE CANNOT and WILL NOT print it. My BOSS knows who you are, so you had better be C A R E F U L! SNOOPER’S COURT BUREAU: We were correct last week, when we mentioned HON. DAVE WASSON would be the NEW COURT ADMINISTRATOR for The 1 st Judicial Dist. We must also let you know HON. CHARLES MAPP was appointed THECHIEF DEPUTY COURT ADMINISTRATOR for The 1 st Dist. Yes, the PUBLIC RECORD NEWSPAPER was pleased to learn, The Supreme Court made a wonderful decision, and I must admit, they both deserved it. HON. JOE EVERS, the Prothonotaryagrees with us. I know President Judge Dembe was pleased too.
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There were a couple of pieces of advice and information that really stuck out to me. One came from BrownerWhite and Peterkin-Bell, both of whom reminded the audience finding a mentor or being one doesn’t necessarily have to be official, or even obvious.
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(Cont. From Page 10) reality in any industry, especially the media. You’re constantly trying to build things and figure it out, do it better and grow. I haven’t even gotten close. It’s a process.”
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“Mentoring doesn’t have to be a formal thing necessarily,” Peterkin-Bell said. “It can be a telephone call or answering a question.” “Watching other women to see what they do is another form of mentoring,” Browner-White said. The other piece of advice that stuck out for me was to remember while the line between being assertive and being angry as an African American woman is a thin one, you shouldn’t let that knowledge make you less inclined to demand your respect.
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it does is make people talk louder to be heard and increase the overall din. We loved Seasons 52, but it is anything but a small, romantic venue that benefits from piano playing. (Several bloggers were of the same opinion.) And the coffee was bitter-tasting. One other Seasons 52 in the Greater Philadelphia area opened at 2000 Route 38 in Cherry Hill, N.J., in the spring of 2009. All 16 Seasons 52 have the same basic menu, although each one has its own list of weekly specials. The Cherry Hill location also has a 400 square-foot outdoor patio. For more information or reservations, call (610) 9921152 (K of P) or (856) 6651051 (Cherry Hill), or visit www.seasons52.com.
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by Len Lear With all of the anti-recession devices employed by restaurants these days — all of the Groupon clones, the twofor-one offers blanketing the internet, BYOB options even for those with a liquor license, the “Restaurant Weeks,” the ubiquitous 3-
courses-for$35 at even many of the most upscale restaurants like Le Bec Fin (which now has a Permanent 4-courses-for-$40) — you’d think that for an upscale, non-BYOB restaurant to fill a couple hundred seats every night of the week with no discounts offered would be as tough as building a footbridge over the Grand Canyon. But you’d be wrong, discount diva. When we walked into Seasons 52 in the King of Prussia Mall (160 N. Gulph Road) last Wednesday night, we thought we must have been following the wrong calendar. With a packed house — and a parking lot so full we practically had to park in another county — we would have sworn it was a Saturday night. We were told they can seat 265 downstairs and 120 upstairs for overflow and private parties, and it seemed to us every table was occupied, not to mention a beehive crowd around the huge Jshaped bar surrounded by tall booths. And based on the dozens of comments about Seasons 52 that I read on several restaurant blogs, last
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Tears And Smiles Mark Norris Apt. Demolition
ELECTED OFFICIALS and Housing administrators pose for ceremonial picture before wrecking ball started work at Norris Apartment building in N. Phila.
NORRIS APARTMENT BUILDING seen here minutes before wrecking ball, right, started tearing down highrise building.
by Rory G. McGlasson Former residents, elected officials and a crowd of onlookers cheered the start of the demolition of the 60-year-old Norris Apartments late last week, one of the few remaining PHA highrises. Philadelphia Housing Authority began demolition of the Norris Apartments, located just off the edge of the Temple University campus in North Philadelphia, to make way for a high-performance green development of a 51-unit townhouse transformation. The highrise is being dismantled by wrecking ball, the first time PHA has used the lower-cost conventional demolition rather than implosion to take down one of its old highrises. PHA’s recently appointed Administrative Receiver Michael P. Kelly made the ceremonial first wrecking ball hit into the highrise. Kelly, an architect with a LEED Green Associate Certification from the US Green Building Council, said, “I am excited to be a part of this cutting-edge development. The new Norris Apartments signify PHA’s progressive approach to developing housing to the underserved population. These apartments are modern, sustainable and affordable. That makes it a win-win for the residents and the environment. ” This new complex will be the agency’s first-ever Leadership in Energy & Environmen-
tal Design certified complex. LEED is an environmentally oriented building-certification program. The program focuses on five key areas of environmental and human health: energy efficiency, indoor environmental quality, materials selection, sustainable site development and water savings. LEED standards are nationally accepted for the design, construction, and operation of high-performance green buildings. The 51 units will be a mix of walkups and townhomes in an area bounded by Diamond, Norris, 11th and Alder Streets. The design includes a small pocket park in the center courtyard of the new development that provides residents some green space while limiting rainwater runoff into the City sewer system. The new homes will also have solar hotwater panels on the roof, Energy Star windows, equipment and appliances, low-flow plumbing fixtures, compact fluorescent light fixtures, and native landscaping. The design of the new development also uses cross-ventilation. PHA expects to save at least 20% in energy costs at the new homes because LEED standards are so high. Those standards also require the agency to buy locally made materials as much as possible. This reduces PHA’s “carbon footprint” by reducing the amount of energy it takes to transport building materials to the site.
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(Cont. From Page 7) bara Capozzi at La Stanza, 2001 Oregon Ave., 5-7 p.m. Portion goes to Pa. Breast Cancer Coalition. Sponsor $200, Guest $75. For info Stacey Goldman (267) 8886045. Apr. 13- St. Patrick’s Day Parade Awards Ceremony at Finnigan’s Wake, 3rd & Spring Garden Sts., 6-9 p.m. Tickets $25. For info Mike Callahan (215) 983-7224. Apr. 13- World Trade Ass’n of Phila. fundraiser for
Autism Speaks, honoring 2011 Company of Year, at Cescaphé Ballroom, 923 N. 2nd St., Reception 6 p.m., dinner 7 p.m. Ticket $100. Call Deborah Ingravallo for information at 1 (856) 6423957. Apr. 14- Fundraiser for 2nd Council Dist. candidate Barbara Capozzi at Chickie’s & Pete’s, 15th & Packer Ave. For info (267) 888-6045. Apr. 15- Temple Law Class of ’95 Fundraiser for Joe Grace at Dark Horse Pub, 421 S. 2nd St., 6-8 p.m. For info info@electjoegrace.com. Apr. 16- Ducky Birts Foundation’s Medallion Scholarship Banquet, 1st Dist. Plaza, 3801 Market St., 6 p.m.,
SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA Sealed proposals will be received by the School Reform Commission at the School Administration Building located at 440 North Broad St., 3rd Floor, Office of Capital Programs, Philadelphia, PA 19130-4015, until 2:00 P.M., on Tuesday, April 19, 2011. A non-refundable fee for each set of bid documents is as scheduled. The School District will only accept bids from companies that have been placed on its current Pre Qualified Contractors List as shown at psit.org. All School District Project require MBE/WBE participation as shown in the specifications. BUDGET FEE B-003 (C) of 2010/11 General Contract High School of the Future $500,000 $100 Site Improvement Sweet Briar Field, 4021 Parkside Ave. *A pre-bid conference and site tour will be held at the project location on April 6, 2011 at 9:30 a.m. BUDGET FEE B-800 (C) of 2008/09 General Contract Bridesburg ES $6,500,000 $500 Addition & Major Renov. 2824 Jenks Street *A pre-bid conference and site tour will be held at the project location on March 31, 2011 at 1:30 p.m. BUDGET FEE B-801 (C) of 2008/09 Mechanical Contract Bridesburg ES $3,000,000 $ 500 Addition & Major Renov. 2824 Jenks Street *A pre-bid conference and site tour will be held at the project location on March 31, 2011 at 1:30 p.m.
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sponsored by Brown’s ShopRite. For info (215) 2421220. Apr. 16- Women Organized Against Rape hosts Community Walk & Speak Out rally at 16th & JFK Blvd., registration 11 a.m. Ends at Visitors Center, 6th & Market Sts. For info Carrie (215) 985-3315, ext. 169. Apr. 17- Health Fair and Gospelrama at Zion Baptist Ch., 3600 N. Broad St., health 3-6 p.m. and gospel 58 p.m., sponsored by Keystone Mercy Health Plan. For info (215) 242-1220. Apr. 19- 12th Ward Democrats host Candidates Forum at Lonnie Young Rec Ctr., Chelten Ave. & Ardleigh St., 6-8 p.m. For info John Connelly (215) 760-8912. Apr. 20- Republican Candidates for Mayor and at-Large Council races debate at German Soc., 6th & Spring Garden Sts., 7-9:30 p.m. Apr. 21- 63rd Ward Democrats with Bernice Hill, leader, meet at Pine Village Club-
house, 8540 Veree Rd., 7 p.m. Apr. 22- State Rep. Rosita Youngblood and Germantown Earn Ctr. host housing and welfare-resource conference at Ctr., 2nd fl., 5538-B Wayne Ave., 2-5 p.m. For info (215) 849-6426. Apr. 22- 1st annual Spring Bash sponsored by 65th Ward Republican Committee at McCullough Hall, 6309 Torrsedale Ave., 7-11 p.m. For info (215) 298-2251. Apr. 23- Fundraiser for Traffic Court candidate Fred Mari at Bonk’s Bar, Richmond & Tioga Sts., 4-7 p.m. $50. Open bar, hors d’oeuvres. For info Mark (215) 990-9352. Apr. 28- Congressman Bob Brady and Sam Staten, Sr., host cocktail fundraiser for Jewell Williams for Sheriff at Vesper Club, 233 Sydenham St., 5:30-8:30 p.m. Suggested donation $250. Apr. 28- Clover Club celebrates 129th anniversary in Formal Black Tie Dinner at Union League’s Meade Rm., 140 S. Broad St., 6 p.m. For
info (215) 735-1060. Apr. 28- Phila. Children’s Alliance Bear Affair at Crystal Tea Rm., 9th floor, Wanamaker Bldg., 6-9:30 p.m. Awards to be presented. For info Dennille Varney (610) 597-9092. Apr. 29- State Rep. Rosita Youngblood hosts Senior Fair at NewCourtland Life, 5457 Wayne Ave., 10 a.m.-3 p.m. For info Rochelle (215) 8496426. Apr. 29-30- 2011 Libertarian Party State Convention at Conference Center, 1411 Liberty St., Franklin, Pa. May 3- Fundraiser for PhillySpells Writing Lab nonprofit, featuring local author Lisa Scottoline at Loews Hotel, 1200 Market St., 7:30 pm. Tickets $80 at door or $70 purchased via Pay Pal at www.phillySpells.org/store. May 4- Historical Marker Dedication for Moyamensing Prison at 1400 S. 10th St. For info Celeste Morello (215) 334-6008. (Cont. Page 23)
SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA Sealed proposals will be received by the School Reform Commission at the School Administration Building located at 440 North Broad St., 3rd Floor, Office of Capital Programs, Philadelphia, PA 19130-4015, until 2:00 P.M., on Tuesday, April 5, 2011. A non-refundable fee for each set of bid documents is as scheduled. The School District will only accept bids from companies that have been placed on its current Pre Qualified Contractors List as shown at psit.org. All School District Project require MBE/WBE participation as shown in the specifications. FEE BUDGET B-023 (C) of 2010/11 Mechanical Contract Walter Biddle Saul HS $2,300,000.00 $200 Boiler Replacement 7100 Henry Ave.
B-024 (C) of 2010/11 Electrical Contract Boiler Replacement
FEE BUDGET Walter Biddle Saul HS $100,000.00 $200 7100 Henry Ave.
FEE BUDGET B-050 (C) of 2010/11 General Contract Abraham Lincoln HS $100,000.00 $100 Driveway Improvement 3201 Ryan Ave. *A pre-bid conference and site tour will be held at the project location on March 24, 2011 at 9:00 a.m.; Assemble at the Vista Street parking lot entrance at Rowland Street
*A pre-bid conference and site tour will be held at the project location on March 31, 2011 at 1:30 p.m.
FEE BUDGET B-051 (C) of 2010/11 Electrical Contract Abraham Lincoln HS $80,000.00 $ 100 Flashing Lights 3201 Ryan Ave. *A pre-bid conference and site tour will be held at the project location on March 24, 2011 at 9:00 a.m.; Assemble at the Vista Street parking lot entrance at Rowland Street
Specifications and/or plans and contract documents may be examined and copies thereof obtained from the School Reform Commission, 440 North Broad Street, 3rd floor, Philadelphia, PA 19130.
Specifications and/or plans and contract documents may be examined and copies thereof obtained from the School Reform Commission, 440 North Broad Street, 3rd floor, Philadelphia, PA 19130.
Information as to contract documents, etc., may be obtained at the above address, or telephone 215-400-5225. Make checks payable to the School District of Philadelphia.
Information as to contract documents, etc., may be obtained at the above address, or telephone 215-400-5225. Make checks payable to the School District of Philadelphia.
The School Reform Commission reserves the right to reject any and all bids and make the awards to the best interests of the School District of Philadelphia.
The School Reform Commission reserves the right to reject any and all bids and make the awards to the best interests of the School District of Philadelphia.
May 4- Phila. Jobs With Justice honors AFL-CIO Political Dir. Liz McElroy, SEIU organizer Cathy Brady, union activist Jim Moran and ILA Local 1291 at William Way Community Center, 1315 Spruce St., 5:30 p.m. May 5- Democrat 43rd Ward hosting Fundraiser & Candidates Cinco de Mayo Party. May 11- Olney HS class of January 1951 is looking for classmates to celebrate 60th reunion. For info (610) 7836494 or email
JOINING Ed Nesmith at his fundraiser were judicial candidate Sean Kennedy, Ward Leader Ed Campbell, judicial candidate Angelo Foglietta, Teamster Mike Kates, Traffic Court candidate Marnie Aument Loughrey and judicial candidate Maria McLaughlin.
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FORTY-EIGHTH Ward Leader Lee Schwartz, left, congratulates fellow Ward Leader Ed Nesmith on his entering at-Large Democrat Council race, at fundraiser.
In The Court of Common Pleas Philadelphia County Civil Action – Law No. 110100044 Notice of Action in Mortgage Foreclosure Reverse Mortgage Solutions, Inc., Plaintiff vs. The Unknown Heirs of Betty Earline Andrews, Deceased, ANTOINETTE ANDREWS, Solely in Her Capacity as Heir of Betty Earline Andrews, Deceased, JACQUELINE ANDREWS, Solely in Her Capacity as Heir of Betty Earline Andrews, Deceased, LYNN ANDREWS, Solely in Her Capacity as Heir of Betty Earline Andrews, Deceased, ULYSSES ANDREWS, Solely in His Capacity as Heir of Betty Earline Andrews, Deceased & VIVIAN HARRIS, Solely in Her Capacity as Heir of Betty Earline Andrews, Deceased, Mortgagors and Real Owners Defendants To: The Unknown Heirs of Betty Earline Andrews, Deceased,, JACQUELINE ANDREWS, Solely in Her Capacity as Heir of Betty Earline Andrews, Deceased, LYNN ANDREWS, Solely in Her Capacity as Heir of Betty Earline Andrews, Deceased, & VIVIAN HARRIS, Solely in Her Capacity as Heir of Betty Earline Andrews, Deceased, MORTGAGOR AND REAL OWNER, Defendants, whose last known address is 5763 Woodcrest Ave Philadelphia, PA 19131. This firm is a debt collector and we are attempting to collect a debt owed to our client. Any information obtained from you will be used for the purposed of collecting the debt. You are hereby notified that Plaintiff, Reverse Mortgage Solutions, Inc., has filed a Mortgage Foreclosure Complaint endorsed with a notice to defend against you in the Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, docketed to No. 110100044 wherein Plaintiff seeks to foreclose on the mortgage secured on your property located, 5763 Woodcrest Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19131, whereupon your property will be sold by the Sheriff of Philadelphia County. NOTICE You have been sued in court. If you wish to defend against the claims set forth in the following pages, you must take action within twenty (20) days after the Complaint and notice are served, by entering a written appearance personally or by attorney and filing in writing with the court your defenses or objections to the claims set forth against you. You are warned that if you fail to do so the case may proceed without you and a judgment may be entered against you by the Court without further notice for any money claim in the Complaint of for any other claim or relief requested by the Plaintiff. You may lose money or property or other rights important to you. YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR LAWYER AT ONCE. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A LAWYER OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE OFFICE SET FORTH BELOW. THIS OFFICE CAN PROVIDE YOU WITH INFORMATION ABOUT HIRING A LAWYER. IF YOU CANNOT AFFORD TO HIRE A LAWYER, THIS OFFICE MAY BE ABLE TO PROVIDE YOU WITH INFORMATION ABOUT AGENCIES THAT MAY OFFER LEGAL SERVICES TO ELIGIBLE PERSONS AT A REDUCED FEE OR NO FEE. COMMUNITY LEGAL SERVICES, INC. Law Center North Central 3638 N. Broad St., Phila., PA 19140 215-227-2400 or 215-981-3700 Philadelphia Bar Association One Reading Center, Phila., PA 19104 215-238-6333 Michael T. McKeever, Atty. for Plaintiff Goldbeck McCafferty & McKeever, P.C. 701 Market St., Ste. 5000 Phila., PA 19106-1532 215-627-1322
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Taylor, Keller Seek Safe School Advocate The fight is on to get a safe-school advocate back into the Philadelphia School District. Reps. John Taylor (RKensington) and Bill Keller (D-S. Phila.), long-time supporters of the program, have introduced legislation to fund and restart the office of Safe Schools Advocate. If it makes it through the General Assembly and is signed by the Governor, its existence would be mandatory. Both legislators believe an outside advocate will truly report on the many incidents of violence plaguing the Schools of this city. Problems in funding, also, had kept the schools without the advocate for a year and a half.
Sen. Stack Pushes AdultBasic’s Return
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One month after adultBasic coverage ended for 41,000 Pennsylvanians, State Sen.
Mike Stack (D-Northeast) is pushing the General Assembly to include the low-cost health program in State budget negotiations. “One month ago, Pennsylvania turned its back on hundreds of thousands of Pennsylvanians who either relied on adultBasic or who were on the waiting list,” said Stack, whose Northeast Philadelphia District had the second-highest number of adultBasic recipients in the state. “We must include this issue as part of the budget negotiations. “In this economy, when so many working adults are just trying to make ends meet, health care is crucial. AdultBasic helped many people afford basic care,” he said. “There’s a reason why a halfmillion Pennsylvanians were on the adultBasic waiting list — there is a true need for basic coverage. These men and women cannot wait another three years for the federal health exchange. They
need health care now.” Stack has authored legislation (SB 420) that would allocate the General Assembly’s $188.5 million budget surplus to fund operating expenses for adultBasic for at least a year.
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Cruz Pushes For Voter Identification Cards State Rep. Angel Cruz (DKensington) has introduced legislation (HB 647) to provide for a government-issued Voter Registration Photo ID card. The legislation would require each county registration commission to: Upon receipt of a voter registration application, mail instructions to the registered elector regarding submission of the elector’s photograph to the county voter-registration commission. Upon approval of a voter registration application and upon receipt of a registered elector’s photograph, prepare a wallet-sized voter’s identification card for the registered elector, which includes a highquality copy of their photograph. Under the bill, Pennsylvania residents would be re-
CONGRATULATING Councilwoman Maria Quiñones-Sánchez on opening of her campaign headquarters at 5th & Lehigh, are Frank “Cheech” Amabile and Ward Leader Donna Aument.
SHOWING their support for Councilwoman Maria Quiñones-Sánchez at HQ opening were Ward Leaders Ed Nesmith and Donna Aument, judicial candidate Jim DiVergilis, Haneef Nelson, and Traffic Court candidate Marnie Aument Loughrey.
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LATINOS with Councilwoman Maria QuiñonesSánchez were Iris Violeta, Vivian Ortiz, Mexican Consul General Carlos Gualt, Oscar Rosario and Juanita Ramos.
quired to present this mandated Voter Registration Photo ID before casting a ballot at the polls on Election Day. “My bill would help to ensure voter safety and reduce
SMILING AND TOGETHER on St. Patrick’s Day, Jonathan Saidel and judicial candidate Maria McLaughlin are rumored to have become engaged.
fraudulent activities on Election Day,” Cruz said. “I am pleased that the bill has recently gained momentum, and I am hopeful that it will be voted out of committee.”
Cruz said HB 647 is currently being considered by the House State Government Committee, which recently held a public hearing on the bill.
CAROLYN ZINNI, fiancée of former State Sen. Vincent Fumo, relayed Senat o r ’ s greetings and thank-you messages to individuals who helped him make new, super enlarged Food Distribution Center a reality. James T. McDermott credited former Senator with being a major force in the relocation of Center, keeping it in Phila. and preventing MAYOR Michael Nutter, keynote speaker, awaits his turn it “from relocating to New Jersey.” to add his congratulations to all those who worked to make new center.
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PACIFICO FORD’s General Mgr. Tom Flynn discusses positives emanating from new Food Distribution Center with PRPA staffer Marian Simpson.
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“I fully understand that in these severe economic times there is a need for the USPS to ‘consolidate, streamline and adjust operations,’ but, as I travel through the District, residents have expressed the concern they were not consulted prior to the decision and provided with census data to support the action. Many residents argue their neighborhoods are being repopulated rather than being
depopulated. Therefore, I am requesting that you or a representative of your office schedule meetings with some of the neighborhood-based organizations to better explain the process and what are the future USPS plans for their communities,” wrote Brady. Brady said he has fought to keep these neighborhoodbased post offices from closing for more than a decade, and will continue.
ONE OF Airport Auto Mall’s founding fathers, Kerry Pacifico, left, shares excitement of opening ceremonies with Joe Procacci, whose family was among founding fathers of old Food Distribution Center.
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The 2011 Philadelphia Navy Week, scheduled for May 23-29, is among the top events on the Navy’s 2011 Calendar for America, which sets forth the service’s most prominent outreach activities across the country, according to an announcement by the Chief of Naval Operations. Navy Weeks show Americans the investment they have made in their Navy by providing an opportunity to meet sailors face-to-face and learn about the Navy’s critical mission and its broad-ranging capabilities through community engagements. The US Navy conducts approximately 20 Navy Weeks each year, reaching out to communities across the country to show Americans the investment they have made in their Navy. During a Navy Week celebration, the Navy concentrates a variety of outreach events in a metropolitan area for a week, sharing the Navy story with as many people as possible.
1st Congressional Dist. Congressman Bob Brady (DPhila.) has asked Postmaster John Gallagher for a reconsideration of the decision to close three post offices in his District Apr. 22. He also asked Gallagher or a representative to schedule meetings with neighborhood-based organizations to explain the decision to close the post offices and what future plans the USPS has for these communities.
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PHILA. Regional Port Authority Executive Director James T. McDermott announces opening of new location of Food Distribution Center which officially opens next week. Largest refrigerated indoor facility of its kind in the world, the Center will bring lower prices in fruit and produce to Philadelphia area.
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DEFENDER of MUSIC Black Music is the sound track of America.” “
—The New York Times, 2000 (circa) Part 19 of 25
Harmonies bound with shackles Clamorous sounds abound Black on Black crime increase Untimely burial ground.
NAACP’s objective “Equality of rights” for all No rights for music As rappers play Carnegie Hall.
“Advancement of Colored People” What does it mean? Glorification of the drum Undermines Reverend King’s dream.
“Remove all barriers of racial discrimination” Organization’s goal No rights for melodies Inside the donut hole.
Back to basics Answer for the long haul Elements: Melody, Harmony, Rhythm, Timbre Would have prevented 9/11’s wake-up call. 3.21.11
—Nicola Argentina © 2011 Footnote: According to Variety, rapper Eminem is “the decade’s best-selling artist, having moved 39.6 mil albums since 1999.” —The Philadelphia Inquirer, January 7, 2011
EMail: NicolaArgentina2@aol.com
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The United States flounders Why is that? Champions of rhythm Universally Democrat.
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