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(Cont. From Page 7) consistently and effectively been frontrunners in making sure that we get the job done. We can be proud of our record, not just over the past four years but before and, we expect, beyond.” Rep. City Committee
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Seeks Volunteers
The Philadelphia Republican City Committee is reaching out to “various local Universities to recruit qualified interns in various disciplines to help strengthen our political Party,” reports Exec. Dir. Joe DeFelice. “As a student at LaSalle University in the late 1990s and early 2000s, I was the product of a dynamic internship program which helped foster my career in politics and government. Later in life, as a college professor, I saw the benefit of utilizing the fresh perspective students bring to a political organization and value the relationships I have made with students from area colleges; many of these schools have provided us with the future of our Party and we hope to continue to do so,” he writes. “In the past we have strictly reached out to political-science departments in
order to recruit interns; however, because of the changing landscape in politics, the political operation is just a small part of running a business in this environment. We also realize marketing, finance, communications, technology and journalism majors play a huge role in American and Local Government and would like to incorporate students from those backgrounds into our organization as well.” DeFelice invites those interested to contact him at josephjdefelice@phillygop.co m or call (215) 561-0650. He also commented on the death of former City Controller and basketball star Tom Gola. “He made us proud as an allstar basketball player at LaSalle College as well as in politics, first as a State Representative, then as our City Controller. “The first time I stepped foot at 20th & Olney, the name Tom Gola was staring me right in the face; probably not a day went by that I didn’t see or hear that name at LaSalle University. This man, a product of our city’s neighborhoods, took a tiny Catholic College and led them to be national champs. However, his impressiveness did not stop there as he took his career in dif-
Dawkins Targets 179th
ership at a fundraiser at G Lounge, 111 S. 17th Street, this evening at 6:30 p.m. Event chair is Dan Kessler. Ready for Hillary PAC, which is both encouraging Hillary to run and assembling a national grassroots army to support her if she does, is ticketing the event at $20.16.
Following Robing Tradition
City GOP Chair Taylor Blasts Obama On Debo
JASON DAWKINS joins his childhood friend Darrion Schuler at a campaign kickoff event held in Frankford section of Phila. Dawkins seeks Democratic nomination in 179th Legislative Dist. Photo by Rory McGlasson
ferent paths, including one as Philadelphia Republican State Representative and City Controller. He is a true legend who will always be revered by one of his campaign slogans, ‘He [was] young, he [was] tough and nobody [owned] him.’” Hillary’s To Lose, Is The Reflection
“Young Philly Is Ready For Hillary” and it extends an invitation to all to join its lead-
“Democrat President Barack Obama turned his back on law enforcement in Philadelphia and the region by nominating Debo Adegbile to head the Civil Rights Division of the Dept. of Justice,” charges RCC Chair State Rep. John Taylor (RKensington). “I find it absolutely appalling that the President of the United States would not respect the opinions of those that keep us safe. In fact, what is more horrifying is that Danny Faulkner’s civil rights were cut down by a gunwielding radical in the middle of the night while the man convicted of killing him has adopted celebrity status. While the Philadelphia Police Dept. and Maureen Faulkner were still in mourning, Debo Adegbile was keeping Mumia Abu Jamal comfortable and avoiding the death penalty; having this
6TH WARD Leader Pete Wilson took this photo at robing ceremony of Judge Sierra Thomas Street hosted by President Judge Shelia Woods-Skipper, 2nd from left. Joining to congratulate Judge Street are Judges Charles Hayden; Sheila Woods-Skipper; Street; Paula Patrick; and Frank Brady. Robing is time-honored tradition. man oversee the Civil Rights his campaign who recognize his ‘More Jobs, Less Taxes’ Division is disgusting.” Will Corbett War Chest agenda is delivering real results Be Effective This Time? and that he keeps the promises Tom Corbett will kick off he makes to his constituents. election year with $7.5 million We must reelect Gov. Corbett cash on hand, having raised and Lt. Gov. Cawley so we can $6.8 million in 2013. ensure Pennsylvania’s best “We are building a win- days are just ahead.” ning campaign using the latest Corbett did better last year technology and an expansive than the equivalent time in the grassroots network to high- 2010 cycle. He raised $4.2 light Gov. Corbett’s accom- million in 2009. The full 2013 plishments that are growing campaign-finance report is not our economy and creating due to be filed until Jan. 31. jobs,” Campaign Mgr. Mike Corbett leads all of his Barley said in a statement. Democratic opponents with the “Gov. Corbett is thankful exception of Tom Wolf. The for the countless supporters of (Cont. Page 14)
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PHL Local Gaming Guarantees Minority Role The 15th-largest African American-owned business in the United States, H.J. Russell + Co., has been commissioned to target the construction management on the proposed $428 million gaming facility. The potential joint venture, between Bala Cynwyd-based L.F. Driscoll Co., LLC and H.J. Russell + Co., one of five bidders for the available Category 2 casino-gaming license, in Philadelphia, announced the addition of H.J. Russell + Co. to the project team. H.J. Russell is an Atlanta-based construction firm. As part of its previously announced commitment to local workforce inclusion and minority workforce inclusion, PHL Local has committed to goals of 75% local workers,
35% minority workers and 7% female workers. Included in the company’s construction-related supplierdiversity goals, PHL Local Gaming has said it will do 32% of its construction contract revenue with minority firms and 15% with female firms. It has also said all Philadelphia-based firms, regardless of race or ethnicity, will be eligible for a 7% bid preference and all Southeastern Pennsylvania-based firms will be eligible for a 5% bid preference. According to PHL equity participant Joseph Canfora, who also serves as PHL Local’s president, the arrangement would “combine the collective expertise and capacity of Driscoll, the largest regionally based construction man-
agement firm in the Philadelphia area, with completed projects including the City’s tallest structure, the Comcast Center; and the Russell firm, whose recent projects have included the Atlanta Falcons football stadium.” “Perhaps more importantly,” said Canfora, “our approach ensures PHL Local’s ‘Philadelphia First’ economic impact philosophy is carried out. Aside from its extensive general construction market experience, the Russell company will be primarily responsible for ensuring that local minority and female construction firms and suppliers are also appropriately included during the proposed casino’s construction phase.” “We are absolutely confident that utilizing primarily
Philadelphia-area construction firms, and workforces, we can achieve our goal of being able to open the casino at least six months earlier than any other bidder would be able to do so.” Michael Russell, CEO, H.J. Russell, said, “We’re looking forward to being engaged on what would be a transformative project for the city of Philadelphia. We’re also anxious to attract to the project a broad array of highquality female and minority firms, consistent with the goals in the company’s Construction Diversity Plan.” If successful in its bid for the available casino-management license in Philadelphia, PHL Local Gaming, LLC plans to open “Casino Revolution,” a $428 million, four-starquality “destination-caliber,”
250-room hotel and gaming facility. The casino will offer, within 18 months of winning the Category 2 license, 2400 slots, 105 table games, a steak house, a coffee/espresso bar, a high-end Italian restaurant, a 300-seat buffet, a 156-seat café and a covered, 1,600-car garage. PHL Local Gaming has said it is able to open its casino at least six months earlier than any of the other four bidders, producing 600 jobs, $10 million in wages and $42 million in state and city taxes, before any of the other bidders would be able to open for business. Given its 25-acre site, PHL Local Gaming also has emphasized that it has the capacity to expand to the Commonwealth’s 5,000-slot maximum, over time, unlike
any of the other bidders. PHL Local has also announced a plan to introduce the Lower South (LoSo) Entertainment Center, a new, family-focused, recreational and entertainment district, in the current South Philadelphia Food Distribution area, if the company is successful in its bid. The Center would serve as a catalyst and cornerstone for economic transformation in the area, and would include attractions such as food-andbeverage and retail businesses, soccer fields, racquet sports, an indoor swimming pool, a zip-line park, rockclimbing facilities, a golf-driving range, a dry ski/skateboarding park, a water park, and areas devoted to music and live entertainment.