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EMBRACING ALL races, cultures and creeds, Mayor-Elect Jim Kenney proved that with the right message, a sincerity of heart and enormous hope for the City of Phila., an Irish Catholic from 2nd Street can be a leader for all the people. Photo by

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Peace Rally Packs PAL Center

by Maria Merlino Neighbors of all ethnic backgrounds and the 3rd Dist. police officers came together to rally and walk at Mifflin Square Park and 6th & Rit-

ner Streets, for peace, last Friday, Oct. 30 at the Ford PAL Center, 600 Snyder Avenue.

Over the last few weeks, there have been some violent outbursts and

the community will not stand for it!

Luis LaTorres, who has lived in the Mifflin Square area for 43 years, says the boys and girls need role models and positive information.

“We need to speak to them,” he said. “We need to tell them about jobs LUIS LaTORRES, community acand nonviolent ways to make money. tivist and role model, poses for (Cont. Page 23) photo.

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Letters • Letters • Letters Reader Pushes For Wegmans To Replace Gray’s Ferry Pathmark

by Steve Haspel I too am quite upset by the closing of most of the A&P brand stores in our area. The only one that I’m aware of that seems to be pulling through is the SuperFresh on 5th near Pine and it has a very small parking lot.

When I heard that these stores were closing, I emailed Wegmans to suggest that they build a store in South Philadelphia.

Here’s what I wrote. Their reply follows that.

“Dear Wegmans, “When I lived in Doylestown, I often shopped at your Warrington store. But about four years ago, I moved into the city of Philadelphia. I live close to the Pathmark store on Grays Ferry Avenue, which is closing soon, and so is the SuperFresh across town.

“South Philadelphia is pretty much surrounded by shopping areas or centers with plenty of parking where both these are located. Other than those full-service stores, there are a couple of overcrowded and pretty bad ShopRite stores (I actually witnessed a fight in one), and an Acme or two.

“I realize that outside of New York State, you are not that anxious to build stores in urban areas but I think you should take a look at this. Philadelphia has plenty of space for large stores, along the waterfront areas especially and excellent public transportation.

There is a state-of-the-art indoor, refrigerated produce market here.

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to consider opening another of your great stores here in the city of brotherly love. Real estate and utilities are relatively inexpensive here and starting now we are officially (I would say) underserved by full-service markets. Thank you for listening.”

From Wegmans: “We received your email asking that we build a Wegmans store near you. We take that as a compliment and will share your request with our real estate department.

“You may be surprised to learn that we open just two or three new stores a year. That gives us plenty of time to invest in training our new employees and getting to know a new community before it opens.

“What follows is a list of planned stores, some of which are still going through the approval process and do not yet have a timeline for completion.

“Brooklyn, N.Y., Chantilly, Va., Charlottesville, Va., Concordville, Pa., Hanover Township, N.J., Midlothian, Va., Montvale, N.J., Natick, Mass., Owings Mills, Md., Short Pump, Va., Tysons Corner, Va., Westwood, Mass.

“Thank you, again, for taking the time to share your request. If you’re interested in more details about our future sites, visit our website at wegmans.com.

Sincerely, Ana Page Consumer Response Representative” What’s your opinion on South Philly supermarkets? Email cassie@phillyrecord.com.

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Planning Next Steps For Schoolyard At Chester Arthur CURRENT VIEW of Arthur P l a y ground, which will be much more than just a playground project.

Photos, story by Plan Philly We last visited the Chester A. Arthur School on the 2000 block of Catharine Street about a year and a half ago, when local parent group Friends of Chester Arthur raised the funds necessary to construct a seating area around the school’s playground. Incidentally, FoCA was integral in getting said playground built in the first place. Needless to say, the playground and the seating area both get plenty of use during school hours and beyond.

For their next trick, FoCA plans to leverage a large grant from the Water Dept. to transform the rest of the schoolyard from a barren asphalt lot into a green space for stu-

dents and the rest of the community. And they need your help!

Earlier this week, FoCA and landscape architects Salt Design Studio hosted a meeting at the school to discuss different variations of a plan to green the schoolyard. Salt is especially qualified for this task, as they’ve been working with the Lea School for the last several years on the now-progressing Greening Lea project. At the meeting, they presented three concepts for the schoolyard.

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Our Veterans And First Veterans Day Parade

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Special Supplement Honoring

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VETERANS DAY

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PHILA.’S 1st Veterans Parade will be on Sunday, Nov. 8 in Center City. It will be jampacked with participants. Bring out the family.

Veterans Parade To Be ‘Spectacular’ The Philadelphia Veterans Parade on Nov. 8 promises to be a spectacular event with a jump by a parachute team, cadets from the Naval and Military academies, the Philadelphia City Troop Calvary, Buffalo Soldiers, a 30by-60-foot flag, military vehicles and several junior ROTC groups.

A total of 175 organizations and individuals have registered for the parade. The actual number of participants could range as high as 2,400, depending on how many show up with various groups on parade day. Registration has closed.

The parade’s primary supporters are Congressman Bob Brady (D-Phila.) and Council

President Darrell Clarke. The effort also is supported by H.F. “Gerry” Lenfest, noted philanthropist and owner of the Philadelphia Inquirer, whom Brady contacted immediately after he was approached.

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First Veterans Day Parade

LOCAL 13000 COMMUNICATIONS WORKERS OF AMERICA AFL-CIO Salute Our Veterans and All Members of our Armed Forces around the World!

Executive Board James J. Gardler, President Jeff C. Reamer, Executive Vice President Marisa MacCrory, Secretary-Treasurer Richard R. Dezzi, Eastern Region Vice President Thomas Crawford, Western Region Vice President

(Cont. From Page 4) patron of the Greater Philadelphia Traditions Fund, which supports 13 other parades and festivals in the city, including the Mummer’s Parade. Also endorsing the parade is Army veteran and Councilman David Oh and Lt. Gov. Mike Stack.

“We’re focused right now on bringing all the elements of the parade together and communicating with the participants,” noted Scott Brown, executive director of the Philadelphia Advisory Commission, which is overseeing the parade and the veterans committee organizing it. “We knew it would be a big deal when we first suggested it, but overall response has been tremendous and the first-ever citywide veterans parade will be a spectacular event.”

The parade, which starts at noon at S. Broad & Walnut

Streets, will focus on veterans of all eras from the tri-state region (PA/NJ/DE). It will also commemorate the 70th anniversary of the end of World War II, the 50th anniversary of Vietnam and the 25th anniversary of Desert Shield/Desert Storm. Special recognition will be accorded for individual representatives of all Armed Services from all wars, including Tuskegee airmen, Montford Point Marines and Pearl Harbor survivors.

Brown asked for patience from those participating as the parade committee organizes the line of march, address parking issues, staging, assembly and many other details.

The committee will communicate information to the groups as soon as it becomes available. A good source of information will continue to be the web site at www.phillyveter-

ansparade.org and Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/ph illyvetparade/.

The parade will include military units, civic and youth groups, businesses, high school marching bands and about 250 motorcyclists. A special feature of the parade in anticipation of the Army/Navy Game on Dec. 12 will be representation from the US Military Academy at West Point and the US Naval Academy.

The All Veterans Parachute Team will drop in front Independence Hall at about 12:30 p.m. as one of the kick-off elements for the event. The Buffalo Soldiers of the 38th Infantry Regiment will participate, as will numerous American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Disabled American Veterans and Vietnam Veterans of America posts.

2015 Veterans Day Free Meals, Deals As Veterans Day approaches, it is time to get excited for free meals from restaurants and companies as they announce their Veterans Day specials. Typically most announce a week to days before.

Applebee’s. At participating Applebee’s on Nov. 11, veterans and active-duty military can select a free meal from a limited menu for Veterans Day. Provide proof of service required.

Bar Louie. On Nov. 11, 2015 every Bar Louie location across the country will offer veterans and military personnel a free meal up to a $12 value when they show valid military ID or other proof of service.

Bob Evans. On Veterans Day, veterans and active military personnel will receive a choice of free select breakfast menu items (stack of hotcakes, Fresh Baked Brioche French Toast, Sunrise Breakfast, Country Biscuit Breakfast, Mini Sampler Breakfast) at its restaurants. All these honored servicemen and women need

do is show proof of service, including US Uniformed Services (current or retired) Identification Card, a current Leave & Earnings Statement, or a veterans’ organization card (American Legion or VFW, for example). Guests wearing a military uniform on Veterans Day also are eligible.

Bonanza Steakhouse. All former and current military service men and women enjoy a free buffet (beverage not included) from 4 p.m. to close on Nov. 11, at all participating Bonanza Steakhouses.

California Pizza Kitchen.

On Veterans Day, all veterans or active-duty military personnel will be able to select from a special Veterans Day menu including pizza, salads and pasta. Please come in uniform or bring your military ID or other proof of service.

Carrabba’s. All active and retired veterans receive a free appetizer at participating locations on Monday, Nov. 9 through Sunday, Nov. 15.

Chili’s. Veterans and active-duty military receive a

free meal on Veterans Day from a special Veterans Day menu. Must show proof of military service.

Denny’s. On Nov. 11, all active, inactive and retired military personnel at all participating Denny’s restaurants nationwide will receive a free Build Your Own Grand Slam breakfast.

Friendly’s. Friendly’s is treating veterans and active military, with a valid military ID or honorable discharge card, to a free dine-in breakfast, lunch or dinner from select menus on Veterans Day. The breakfast choice is their Big-Two-Do’s® array of breakfast options, and the lunch and dinner option is the All American Burger with fries and a beverage (soda, iced tea or hot beverage).

Golden Corral. On Nov. 11, Golden Corral offers a free sit-in “thank you” dinner for military veterans, retirees, and active-duty members.

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OUR OPINION Jimmy Needs No Advice

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From his days as an aide to State Sen. Vince Fumo, through his years in City Council, often facing opposition from those who this year were strongly behind him, and up to the moment he faced a fateful choice – whether or not to run for Mayor in the primary. Mayor-Elect Jim Kenney has eaten, slept, digested this city’s problems each and every day.

He can be considered the ultimate, home-grown, home-bred politician, who understands his mandate from the voters and organized labor is just what it means: a frustrated electorate with a city beset with problems, the kind that really need solutions.

For us to list what needs to be done is ridiculous. He already knows; and may God bless his efforts.

We wish him well, will carry his announcements when we know they will interest our readership, and will promote his

worthy initiatives when he seeks our help.

ANOTHER OPINION Vets Still Need Homes

Some veterans simply don’t self-identify while others, at least for a time, choose to remain on the street; and some we just all walk past as we go about our daily lives. Those numbers are the ones we should really be concerned about. Those numbers tell the real story.

My sincere hope is that while we should be proud of what has been accomplished these past several years to get our veterans off the street, we need to recognize and remember there are veterans, numbers unknown, who still remain on the street.

There should be no reduction of effort or resources expended until we can accurately verify that all our veterans are home, however long that takes. Despite some dramatic successes, veteran homelessness has not ended and probably won’t end for some time.

Please remember my brothers and sisters who, on this Veterans Day, still use a doorstep for a bed or an alley way for a bathroom. Most veterans understand there can be no real celebration until all our veterans are truly off the street and safely home.

Nov. 5- GOP candidate Jim Pio kicks off campaign for 172nd State House Dist. with Fundraiser at Austrian Village Restaurant, 321 Huntingdon Pk., Jenkintown, Pa., 6-9:30 p.m.

Nov. 5- State House candidate Jim Pio hosts Fundraiser at Austrian Village Rest., 921 Huntingdon Pk., Rockledge, Pa., 6:30-9:30 p.m.

Nov. 5- State Rep. Pam DeLissio hosts Achieving Financial Wellness Workshop at Roxborough Mem. Hosp.

Wolcoff Aud., 5800 Ridge Ave., 7 p.m. Discussing budgeting, financial priorities & debt management. For info (215) 482-8726.

Nov. 7- Summit/Young Adults Forum is hosted at 500 S. 61st St., 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Free admisJoe Eastman United States Navy (Ret.) sion.

Nov. 7- State Rep. Jim RoeSouth. Philadelphia

buck hosts Veterans’ Information Event at USciences, McNeil Science & Technology Ctr., 4320 Woodland Ave., 11 a.m.2 p.m.

Nov. 8- City holds 1st Veterans Parade on Broad St., starting 12 m. from Broad & Walnut Sts. N. to City Hall and E. to Independence Ha. Nov. 9- State Sen. Shirley Kitchen offers free Flu-Shot Clinics free flu shot clinics will be held at her district office, 1701 W. Lehigh Ave., Suite 104., 10-11 a.m. No appointment necessary. For info (215) 227-6161.

Nov. 9- Retirement Celebration for Judge Robert S. Blasi in Mayor’s Reception Rm., City Hall 204, 5-7 p.m.

Nov. 9- State House candidate Marni Snyder holds Launch Party at Ethical Humanist Soc. 1906 Rittenhouse Sq., 6 p.m.

Cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, conversations. Sponsors $500, Hosts $250, Supporters $100, Friends $50, Young Professionals $25. Checks payable to “Marni for Philly”.

Nov. 10- State House candidate Marisa Piccarreto holds Campaign Kickoff Party at 1518 Bar & Grill, 1518 Sansom St., 5:30-7 p.m. Sponsors $500, Hosts $250, Supporters $100, Tickets $40, Under-30s $25.

Nov. 10- Keynote speaker Lt. Gov. Mike Stack at Peace Islands Institute Legacy Award at 5:30 p.m., Sheraton Philadelphia Downtown, $30 person ($35 at door). Register t h r o u g h pearceislands.org/legacyaward Nov. 13- UNICO Phila. Chapter hosts Salute to Labor honoring George Ricchezza for 42 years of service & labor, 7-11 p.m. at Penn’s Landing Caterers, 1301 S. Columbus Blvd.

For info Dennis Biondo (267) 784-6139 or Rosa (856) 2872864.

Nov. 15- Irish Hall of Fame awards Mary Fogg, Dennis Gormley, Dr. Dennis Boyle, Kathy De Angelo & Emerald Soc. Pipes at Irish Ctr., 6815 Emlen St., Dinner 6 p.m.

Tickets $65.

Nov. 16- State Sen. Shirley Kitchen offers free Flu-Shot Clinics free flu shot clinics will be held at her district office, 1701 W. Lehigh Ave., Suite 104., 10-11 a.m. No appointment necessary. For info (215) 227-6161.

Nov. 17- Lt. Gov. Mike Stack is hosted Reception at Pyramid Cl., 1735 Market St., 5:307:30 p.m. Hosts $1,000, Sponsors $500, Tickets $250.

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For info Lindsey LPerryConsulting@gmail.com.

Nov. 20- Mayor’s Office of Community Empowerment & Opportunity hosts Summit in Jon Huntsman Ha., UPenn, 3830 Walnut St., 8:30 a.m.3:30 p.m.

Nov. 23- State Sen. Shirley Kitchen offers free Flu-Shot Clinics free flu shot clinics will be held at her district office, 1701 W. Lehigh Ave., Suite 104., 10-11 a.m. No appointment necessary. For info (215) 227-6161.

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This Veterans Day we will hear much, and rightly so, about the end of veterans’ homelessness as we now know it.

We will hear from federal, state and local agencies about the herculean effort to get our most vulnerable veterans off the street and into housing while also providing these men and women with needed services that will help ensure this transition from street to housing is successful. These efforts that have so dramatically reduced the number of veterans living on the street should be loudly applauded.

They are nothing short of amazing. But, as with many things, there is more to the story than that.

Very soon we will be told the numbers of veterans now living on the streets of Philadelphia is zero. However, when you ask one of these officials how they know they have reached and transitioned every veteran living on the street, they admit they don’t really know if they actually have.

The truer statement is they have transitioned those they were able to find and identify.

No one really knows how many were or are still on the street, or who are one lost paycheck away from being on the street. I certainly don’t.

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ACCLAIMED author Ralph Peters addressed Ben Franklin Post on “America in a dangerous world”. His talk included many eye-opening predictions, before many attendees. Peters was presented with a Certificate of Appreciation by Commander Jon Peterson and Dr. Andy Photo by Joe Stivala Waskie, Vice Commander.

Vets Dine Free This Week

(Cont. From Page 8) military ID will receive 50% off of their meal, plus a free caramel apple shake for Veterans Day this year on Nov. 11.

Hoss’s Family Steak & Sea House. Hoss’s is serving up their “American Value” meals absolutely free for veterans on Nov. 11, from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Valid ID is required.

IHOP. On Veterans Day, participating IHOP Restaurants around the nation will be honoring the brave men and women who have served, or are serving, in the United States military by offering them free Red, White & Blue pancakes.

At some locations, the Red, White & Blue pancakes will be featured as part of a free combo plate including eggs, bacon and hashed browns.

Little Caesars. Free Crazy $5 HOT-N-READY lunch combo, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at participating Little Caesars Pizza locations for US veterans and active military on Nov. 11. Must present a valid military ID.

Longhorn Steakhouse.

Receive a complimentary Texas Tonion appetizer and a non-alcoholic beverage on Nov. 11. Includes veterans and current service members.

Max & Erma’s. On Veterans Day, participating Max & Erma’s locations are celebrating veterans and active military personnel with a free three course combo.

McCormick & Schmick’s.

On Sunday, Nov. 8, enjoy a complimentary entree. All veterans must show official verification. Entrees must be enjoyed at the restaurant.

Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt.

On Veterans Day, all veterans and military personnel with a military ID or dressed in uniform will receive a free sixounce frozen yogurt any time of day. Show a valid ID or be in uniform to receive.

Mission BBQ. Veterans and active-duty military will get a free sandwich and cake (while supplies last) on Veterans Day.

Olive Garden.

On Wednesday, Nov. 11, all veterans and military active duty will receive a free meal including entrees, freshly baked garlic breadsticks and a choice of unlimited soup or salad.

On The Border. This Veterans Day, all veterans and active duty military will receive a free meal on Nov. 11. The meal is from the ”Create Your Own Combo menu,” which is a “choose 2” or “choose 3” menu (valued up to $10.79).

Outback Steakhouse. All active, retired military and veterans get a Free Bloomin’ Onion® and a beverage on Veterans Day. Must have valid identification. There is also a military discount of 15% off the total check Nov. 12-Dec. 31, 2015, valid for military members and their families.

Ponderosa Steakhouses. 4 p.m.-close, all former and current military service men and women enjoy a free buffet (beverage not included) from participating Ponderosa locations on Nov. 11. Contact your local Ponderosa for more details.

Red Lobster. Service members past and present receive a complimentary appetizer or dessert from a special menu. Proof of service required.

Valid Monday, Nov. 9 through Thursday, Nov. 12.

Texas Roadhouse. Select from a free special veterans lunch menu including a beverage and sides.

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Another election day has come and gone. The mayoral race was no surprise with the victory of JIM KENNEY. In my opinion, it was ungracious when he announced his victory almost a second after the polls closed. I guess he was annoyed the media was paying attention to his Republican opponent, MELISSA MURRAY BAILEY – after all, the Democratic Party had crowned him in May. All of the Democratic at-large candidates won. I am sure the Democratic Party was not happy to see the biggest vote getter was HELEN GYM, who was not endorsed by the party in the primary.

The bad morale in the AG’s office has escalated. Apparently 1st DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL BRUCE BEEMER wrote an office-wide memo condemning AG KATHLEEN KANE for the inappropriate release of information including the most recent leak of Common Pleas Court JUDGE BARRY FEUDALE’S emails. According to reports of two other Pennsylvania papers, Kane, just before the suspension of her law license took effect, ordered subordinates to look through emails linked to Feudale. Feudale was the grand-jury judge on a number of cases for which Kane foe FRANK FINA was the prosecutor. It appears Kane is offering the emails to the media through her new crisis manager KEN SMUKLER. Kane contends that accessing of the judge’s emails was legal. Although Fina had already left the AG’s office at the time Feudale wrote many of the emails, Feudale inadvertently sent them to a defunct Fina AG email address. She claims this made it legal to access the emails.

As much as it pained me, I initially thought Kane might have had a right to these emails.

Beemer’s protest tells me there is more to the story. Beemer stated, “The Office of Attorney General is bound by the Rules of Professional Conduct, various statutes and other legal privileges to keep all communications with clients and co-counsel, related to grandjury matters, and even communications with opposing counsel, confidential.” Beemer’s memorandum was signed by EXECUTIVE DEPUTY ATTORNEYS GENERAL JAMES A. DONAHUE III, ROBERT A. MULLE and LAWRENCE CHERBA.

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Yo! Here we go again with this: banking by a senior. A 98-year-old woman wrote this to her bank.

Dear Sir: I am writing to thank you for bouncing my check with which I endeavored to pay my plumber last month. By my calculations, three microseconds must have elapsed between his presenting the check and the arrival in my account of the funds needed to honor it.

I refer, of course, to the automatic monthly deposit of my entire salary, an arrangement which, I admit, has been in place for only eight years. You are to be commended for seizing that brief window of opportunity, and also for debiting my account $30 by way of penalty for the inconvenience caused to your bank. My thankfulness springs from the manner in which this incident has caused me to rethink my errant financial ways.

I noticed that whereas I personally attend to your telephone calls and letters, when I try to contact you, I am confronted by the impersonal, overcharging, pre-recorded, faceless entity which your bank has become. From now on, I, like you, choose only to deal with a flesh-and-blood person.

My mortgage and loan payments will therefore and hereafter no longer be automatic, but will arrive at your bank by check, addressed personally and confidentially to an employee at your bank whom you must nominate. Be aware that it is an offense under the Postal Act for any other person to open such an envelope.

Please find attached an Application Contact Status which I require your chosen employee to complete. I am sorry it runs to eight pages, but in order that I know as much about him or her as your bank knows about me, there is no alternative. Please note that all copies of his or her medical history must be countersigned by a Notary Public, and the mandatory details of his/her financial situation (income, debts, assets and liabilities) must be accompanied by documented proof.

In due course, I will issue your employee with a PIN number which he/she must quote in dealings with me. I regret that it cannot be shorter than 28 digits but, again, I have modeled (Cont. Page 29)

Before he shot his career directly in the foot with a spectacular DWI arrest that gave the website TMZ one of its first exclusives, and left the world with the phrase “sugar tits”, actor Mel Gibson was one of the biggest movie stars of the late ’80s due to classics like Mad Max: Beyond Thunderdome.

In Thunderdome, Gibson’s Mad Max Rockatansky finds himself with a group of kids trying to find a place to live after being banished from the more-modern town they were kicked out of. To find a new place, they have to go through this desert wasteland and take on the head honcha, Auntie Entity, played by Tina Turner.

One of the ways Entity has her fun is by setting up to-the-death fights in a large, conical, cage-like place called Thunderdome. It’s your standard “two men enter, only one leaves” kind of thing and, because it’s called Mad Max: Beyond Thunderdome, who ends up the last man standing is kind of obvious.

Well, I don’t know who Auntie Entity is in the political version of Thunderdome that we’re going to be witnessing firsthand in the 2016 April primary, but the conical cage is about to be brought out for a two-men-enter, one-man-leaves kind of fight between Congressman Chaka Fattah and State Rep. Dwight Evans for the congressional seat the former currently holds.

(Before folks look at this and say “What about State Rep. Brian Sims? You’ve forgotten he’s running too!”, I haven’t. I also haven’t forgotten that 9th Ward Leader Dan Muroff and Lower Merion Township Commissioner Brian Gordon are running. This isn’t the last time I’m going to write about this race. Just follow me on this one.)

Evans, who with Fattah was one of the more-notable also-ran’s from the 2007 mayoral primary, filed the paperwork Monday to throw his hat in the ring. Since he’s probably gone as far as he can go in Harrisburg (he’s already been Appropriations chair, probably couldn’t beat State Sens. Anthony Hardy Williams or Vincent Hughes for their seats, and unless some miracle happens, he’ll never be Speaker of the House), he’s decided to take his ability to work with Republicans to Washington so he can get the city the kind of block-by-block assistance it needs. I’ll come back to that in a minute.

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Elections are difficult to understand and interpret. But for some reason, Democrats swept the state on Tuesday. Emerging victorious in Commissioners’ and Supervisors’ races as well as winning the top three Supreme Court spots, Democrats are poised for a big presidential year in 2016.

Some speculated that with GOV. TOM WOLF having a difficult time passing a budget against a staunch Republican majority, there would be negative fallout for all the Democrats.

But that was not the case as Philadelphia’s own KEVIN DOUGHERTY led the ticket for Supreme Court. So Philadelphia will once again have strong representation on the court.

This is a great relief to those who feared the state’s largest city would be left out of the loop.

Two Pittsburgh judges also won for Supreme Court. CHRISTINE DONAHUE and DAVID WECHT will serve with KEVIN DOUGHERTY. And Democrats now control the court for the first time in many years.

ALICE BECK DUBOW also won for Superior Court. Yet another Philadelphian was able to prevail statewide. And to complete the Democratic sweep for the state judicial races, MICHAEL WOJCIK of Allegheny County handily defeated PAUL LALLEY. Locally there was some surprise with the defeat of likable COUNCILMAN DENNY O’BRIEN. Initial returns had well-known Northeast business leader AL TAUBENBERGER and incumbent COUNCILMAN DAVID OH as the two Republicans to serve in the at-large spots on Council. Taubenberger lost by about 200 votes four years ago to Oh. It appears he made up the difference with room to spare. Oh was also considered vulnerable and had been targeted by several different GOP coalitions. But it was to no avail as Oh emerged victorious.

Gov. Wolf took what has to be considered positive momentum from the elections and headed to the port of Philadelphia. The Governor announced Southport, which is a major expansion of port capacity, will go forward. He was joined by his Lieutenant Governor, Philadelphia’s MIKE STACK. Stack remarked that he and Wolf talked about creating positive momentum at the port almost immediately after the election one year ago.

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On Veterans Day We Honor The Brave Men And Women Who Fought For Our Freedom

Thank You From The Officers And Members Of

The Sheet Metal Workers’ Local 19 President/Business Manager: Assistant Business Manager: Financial Secretary/Treasurer:

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Fred N. Braker Gary J. Gooper Patrick F. Doyle Michael P. Guinan Anthony Iannucci, III

Charles J. Burkert Louis J. Coppolino, Sr. Walter Freidrich Gerard E. Gontz Kenneth Woods

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AFSCME DISTRICT COUNCIL 33 MUNICIPAL WORKERS UNION PETE MATTHEWS BETTE MACDONALD President Secretary-Treasurer

BOBBY DAVIS Vice President

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PROUDLY SALUTE ALL OF OUR VETERANS THIS VETERANS DAY NOVEMBER 11, 2015

many went into effect). The United States also originally observed Armistice Day; it then evolved into the current Veterans Day holiday in 1954.

Veterans Day is not to be confused with Memorial Day; Veterans Day celebrates the service of all US military veterans, while Memorial Day is a day of remembering the men and women who gave their lives and those who perished while in service.

Most sources spell Veterans as a simple plural without a possessive apostrophe (Veteran’s or

Dean Hosts Thank-You Breakfast For Veterans

Veterans living in Abington or Upper Dublin are invited to State Rep. Madeleine Dean’s “Thank You for Your Service” Breakfast from 10 a.m. to noon Sunday at North Penn VFW Post 676 on Jenkintown Road in Glenside.

While reservations are not required, interested attendees are encouraged to call Dean’s constituent-service office at (215)

517-6800 to RSVP. “Veterans are an invaluable part of our community and country, and it is my honor to host this annual breakfast in concert with Veterans Day,” said Dean (D-Montgomery). “Without the selflessness of veterans, our right to vote, assemble peacefully, practice the religion of our choice and pursue happiness might be foreign to us now.”

Veterans’).

President Woodrow Wilson first proclaimed Armistice Day for Nov. 11, 1919. In proclaiming the holiday, he said: “To us in America, the reflections of Armistice Day will be filled with solemn pride in the heroism of those who died in the country’s service and with gratitude for the victory, both because of the thing from which it has freed us and because of the opportunity it has given America to show her sympathy with peace and justice in the councils of the nations.”

The United States Congress passed a concurrent resolution on Jun. 4, 1926, requesting that President Calvin Coolidge issue another proclamation to observe Nov. 11 with appropriate ceremonies. A Congressional Act approved May 13, 1938, made the 11th of November in each year a legal holiday: “a day to be dedicated to the cause of world peace and to be thereafter celebrated and known as ‘Armistice Day.’” In 1945, World War II veteran Raymond Weeks from Birmingham, Ala., had the idea to expand Armistice Day to cele-

brate all veterans, not just those who died in World War I. Weeks led a delegation to Gen. Dwight Eisenhower, who supported the idea of National Veterans Day. Weeks led the first national celebration in 1947 in Alabama and annually until his death in 1985.

President Reagan honored Weeks at the White House with the Presidential Citizenship Medal in 1982 as the driving force for the national holiday. Elizabeth Dole, who prepared the briefing for President Reagan, determined Weeks as the “Father of Veterans Day.” Congressman Ed Rees from Emporia, Kans., presented a bill establishing the holiday through Congress. President Dwight D. Eisenhower, also from Kansas, signed the bill into law on May 26, 1954. It had been eight and a half years since Weeks held his first Armistice Day celebration for all veterans.

Congress amended the bill on Jun. 1, 1954, replacing “Armistice” with “Veterans,” and it has been known as Veterans Day since.

The National Veterans Award

was also created in 1954. Rees received the first National Veterans Award in Birmingham for his support offering legislation to make Veterans Day a federal holiday.

Although originally scheduled for celebration on Nov. 11 of every year, starting in 1971 in accordance with the Uniform Monday Holiday Act, Veterans Day was moved to the fourth Monday of October. In 1978, it was moved back to its original celebration on Nov. 11. While the legal holiday remains on Nov. 11, if that date happens to be on a Saturday or Sunday, then organizations that formally observe the holiday will normally be closed on the adjacent Friday or Monday, respectively.

Because it is a federal holiday, some American workers and many students have Veterans Day off from work or school. When Veterans Day falls on a Saturday then either Saturday or the preceding Friday may be designated as the holiday, whereas if it falls on a Sunday it is typically observed on the following Monday.

A Society for Human Resource

Management poll in 2010 found 21% of employers planned to observe the holiday in 2011.

Non-essential federal government offices are closed. No mail is delivered. All federal workers are paid for the holiday; those who are required to work on the holiday sometimes receive holiday pay for that day in addition to their wages.

In his Armistice Day address to Congress, Wilson was sensitive to the psychological toll of the lean war years: “Hunger does not breed reform; it breeds madness,” he remarked. As Veterans Day and the birthday of the United States Marine Corps (Nov. 10, 1775) are only one day apart, that branch of the Armed Forces customarily observes both occasions as a 96-hour liberty period.

While the holiday is commonly printed as Veterans Day or Veterans Day in calendars and advertisements (spellings that are grammatically acceptable), the United States government has declared the attributive (no apostrophe) rather than the possessive case is the official spelling.

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Veterans Day is an official United States federal holiday that is observed annually on Nov. 11, honoring people who have served in the US Armed Forces, also known as veterans. It coincides with other holidays including Armistice Day and Remembrance Day, which are celebrated in other parts of the world and also mark the anniversary of the end of World War I (major hostilities of World War I were formally ended at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918, when the Armistice with Ger-

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Capt. Frank Milillo, Somaly Im, D e n n i s Chhin and Hudr Seng enjoy the peace rally.

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GREAT ORGANIZATIONAL skills of Council aide Dan Stevenson, Roland Gordon, Police Inspector Bruce Baldwin, Hor Chuu, 3rd Dist. Capt. Frank Milillo,1st Dist. Councilman Mark Squilla, Sokmalu Chy and Kry Seng made Photo by Maria Merlino for successful rally.

Kenyatta Gets Humanitarian Award

JOEL VELÁSQUEZ; Kry Seng; Hor Chuu: Russell Maven; Amanda Finch; 3rd Dist. Capt. Frank Milillo; Dan Stevenson, director of public safety for Councilman Mark Squilla; Somaly Im; Denniss Chhin; and Hudr Seng see each other as community members who care about neighborhood.

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(Cont. From Page 1) A certain amount of learning about the skills of writing a resume and looking for work. We need more job fairs.”

Capt. Frank Milillo of the 3rd Dist. addressed the crowd of every background.

“We’re just like you. This uniform is a thin piece of cloth, just a piece of clothing but I assure you that uniformed police officers want to make sure you can come by and use the park. Everyone has the right to use the park for relaxation and recreation,” he affirmed.

When 1st Dist. Councilman Mark Squilla took the podium, he pointed a finger behind him.

“See that street, Fairhill Street?

I grew up that street and played in this park,” Squilla said. “This is a community effort but we also need to have the technology of cameras because they are a deterrent to crime. The police have been great.

We need to be proactive. We’re going to take back our community and maintain the safety of the neighbors.”

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COUNCILMAN Kenyatta Johnson was presented with Humanitarian Award

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LOOKING EAST from 4th & McKean.

VIEW at Moya(Cont. From Page 2) mensing the kiddies in the neighborAvenue. hood really happy.

Concept B has an outdoor classroom space and a cool landscape berm feature. And the final concept has a great entrance at the corner of 21st & Catharine, welcoming the community into the schoolyard.

FoCA and Salt can’t do this thing by themselves and they’re actively seeking input from neighbors and parents.

They’ve set up an online survey which provides additional info about the three concepts and seeks feedback on each of them.

We took the survey earlier and it took all of five minutes.

It’s only up for a few days, so if you’d like to provide your input we suggest you take the N E W survey right away.

HOMES In case you’re wondering, a couple construction is expected to b l o c k s take place in the summer of north.

2016.

But there’s plenty of design work and fundraising to do between now and then.

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Story, photos by Naked Philly A little over five years ago, a fire struck at 2001-03 S. 4th Street and was so devastating that the large apartment building had to be demolished.

We checked in on the parcel about half a year after the fire and it was a large vacant lot.

Years later, it looks pretty much the same.

The property was actually listed for sale before the fire and somewhat oddly, each of the 11 units in the building were separately deeded. With the old building long gone and a 3,000+-square-foot lot crying out for redevelopment, developers now will look to redevelop the property but with far fewer units.

Plans call for four new homes on this parcel and we’d guess two of the homes will front Moyamensing Avenue and the other two will front 4th Street. Each home will have a garage, but we're unclear on whether the parking will be accessed from the front or the rear.

This project, assuming it gets approval from the ZBA, will dovetail nicely with the Moyamensing Place project just up the block. We first told you about this project at Moyamensing & Moore several years ago, but it only got moving a little over a year ago.

When we last checked in, the project was just getting in the ground. Today, 15 homes have been built and a few have already sold. According to the listing for one of the homes, the base price is $450K which gets you 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms and a parking space.

We imagine additional vacant lots in Pennsport, and more commonly old warehouses, will turn over in favor of residential use in the coming years.

We can see demand clearly remains strong in this neighborhood, even as you approach Snyder Avenue.

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Acosta Resolution Marks ‘Year Of The Veteran’

A measure sponsored by State Rep. Leslie Acosta (D-N. Phila.) and approved by the State House of Representatives names 2015 the “Year of the Veteran in Pennsylvania.”

“Our state has one of the largest veteran populations in the country, with roughly 1 million veterans calling Pennsylvania ‘home,’” Acosta said.

“It’s only fitting that we honor these courageous men and women in such a way, showing that our gratitude extends far beyond the Veterans Day holiday.”

Acosta also noted the state’s prominent role in American military history in her HR 346.

“The United States Army, Navy and Marine Corps were all founded in Philadelphia,” Acosta said. “Pennsylvania veterans have been making great sacrifices for our country since before the Revolutionary War. We should be proud that

our state and its inhabitants have had such a storied past with our military.”

In addition, Acosta’s resolution outlined state programs and services designed to benefit veterans and their families, such as the Veterans’ Trust Fund. The program administers grants to help veterans in a number of ways, such as providing housing for low-income veterans, covering transportation costs, offering emergency assistance, and assisting families or funeral directors with providing full military honors at funeral services.

Pennsylvanians can help grow the Veterans’ Trust Fund by making a $3 donation when applying for or renewing their driver’s license or renewing a motor vehicle registration, or by purchasing the “Honoring our Veterans” license plate.

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MEDAL OF HONOR recipient Herschel “Woody” Williams was flown in to address Ben Franklin Post in Union League. His address was stimulating and motivating as evidenced by high turnout. Councilman David Oh presented City Citation to him, as Post Commander Jon Peterson looks on. Photo by Joe

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CITY COUNCILMEN Darrell Clarke, Mark Squilla, David Oh and Bill Greenlee joined Congressman Bob Brady in presenting Serafín Natal, Vietnam veteran, with National Defense Medal; Navy Unit Commendation, Republic of Vietnam Medal (with three bronze stars), Vietnam Service medal, Gallantry Cross, and Vietnam Campaign Medal. George Pérez, Brady’s military aide initiated work to correct Natal’s records and make awards. Also joining in event were Andre McCoy, service officer of Ben Franklin Post; and Col. Tim Williams, director of Veterans Multi-Service Center. Photo by Joe Stivala

Brady In Parade Instrumental CONGRESSMAN Robert Brady thanks Terry Williamson, president of Phila. Vietnam Memorial, for his support of all of our veterans. Williamson will hold a service on Veterans Day, Nov. 11 at Memorial at 12:15 p.m. City Service is at 10 a.m. in Washington Square, while Korean Memorial service is at 11 a.m. All are invited.

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City of Philadelphia The City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia International Airport, is requesting PROPOSALS for “AIR SERVICE DEVELOPMENT CONSULTING SERVICES.” All proposals are to be submitted to www.phila.gov/contracts/ by 5 pm DECEMBER 14, 2015 and also as directed in the REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS. Interested firms are invited to download the rfp directly from http://www.phila.gov/contracts/ (click under “eContract Philly”).

In The Court of Common Pleas Philadelphia County Civil Action – Law No. 150802820 Notice of Action in Mortgage Foreclosure Nationstar Mortgage LLC d/b/a Champion Mortgage Company, Plaintiff vs. The Unknown Heirs of Ruby Murray Deceased & Harold Murray, Solely in His Capacity as Heir of Ruby Murray Deceased, Mortgagor and Real Owner Defendant(s) To: The Unknown Heirs of Ruby Murray, Deceased, Mortgagor and Real Owner, Defendant(s), whose last known address is 2659 North 17th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19132. 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 purpose of collecting the debt. You are hereby notified that Plaintiff, Nationstar Mortgage LLC d/b/a Champion Mortgage Company, 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. 150802820, wherein Plaintiff seeks to foreclose on the mortgage secured on your property located, 2659 North 17th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19132, whereupon your property will be sold by the Sheriff of Phila. 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 claimed in the Complaint 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, 1410 W. Erie Ave., Phila., PA 19140, 215-227-2400/215-981-3700.

Phila. Bar Assn., One Reading Center, Phila., PA 19104, 215238-6333. Michael T. McKeever, Atty. for Plaintiff, KML Law Group, P.C., Ste. 5000, Mellon Independence Center, 701 Market St., Phila., PA 19106-1532, 215.627.1322.

PUBLIC NOTICE The Philadelphia Housing Authority will hold the PHA Pension Board Meeting on Friday, November 3, 2015 at 9:00 a.m., at The Philadelphia Housing Authority 12 S. 23rd Street Multi-purpose Room Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Kelvin Jeremiah President & CEO In The Court of Common Pleas Philadelphia County Civil Action – Law No. 150801024 Notice of Action in Mortgage Foreclosure Nationstar Mortgage LLC d/b/a Champion Mortgage Company, Plaintiff vs. The Unknown Heirs of Louise Davis Deceased & Riccardo Davis, Solely in His Capacity as Heir of Louise Davis Deceased, Mortgagor and Real Owner Defendant(s) To: The Unknown Heirs of Louise Davis Deceased & Riccardo Davis, Solely in His Capacity as Heir of Louise Davis Deceased, Mortgagor and Real Owner, Defendant(s), whose last known address is 5839 Catherine Street, Philadelphia, PA 19143. 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 purpose of collecting the debt. You are hereby notified that Plaintiff, Nationstar Mortgage LLC d/b/a Champion Mortgage Company, 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. 150801024, wherein Plaintiff seeks to foreclose on the mortgage secured on your property located, 5839 Catharine Street, Philadelphia, PA 19143, whereupon your property will be sold by the Sheriff of Phila. 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 claimed in the Complaint 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, 1410 W. Erie Ave., Phila., PA 19140, 215-2272400/215-981-3700. Phila. Bar Assoc., One Reading Center, Phila., PA 19104, 215-238-6333. Michael T. McKeever, Atty. for Plaintiff, KML Law Group, P.C., Ste. 5000, Mellon Independence Center, 701 Market St., Phila., PA 19106-1532, 215.627.1322.

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In The Court of Common Pleas Philadelphia County Civil Action – Law No. 150802218 Notice of Action in Mortgage Foreclosure Nationstar Mortgage LLC d/b/a Champion Mortgage Company, Plaintiff vs. The Unknown Heirs of Mattie L. Fortune Deceased & Terry Price, Solely in Her Capacity as Heir of Mattie L. Fortune Deceased, Mortgagor and Real Owner, Defendant(s) To: The Unknown Heirs of Mattie L. Fortune Deceased, Mortgagor and Real Owner, Defendant(s), whose last known address is 545 South Yewdall Street, Philadelphia, PA 19143.

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 purpose of collecting the debt. You are hereby notified that Plaintiff, Nationstar Mortgage LLC d/b/a Champion Mortgage Company, 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. 150802218, wherein Plaintiff seeks to foreclose on the mortgage secured on your property located, 545 South Yewdall Street, Philadelphia, PA 19143, whereupon your property will be sold by the Sheriff of Phila.

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 claimed in the Complaint 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, 1410 W. Erie Ave., Phila., PA 19140, 215-227-2400/215-981-3700.

Phila. Bar Assn., One Reading Center, Phila., PA 19104, 215238-6333. Michael T. McKeever, Atty. for Plaintiff, KML Law Group, P.C., Ste. 5000, Mellon Independence Center, 701 Market St., Phila., PA 19106-1532, 215.627.1322.

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Let me level the playing field even further. When you call me, press buttons as follows: 1 – To make an appointment to see me. 2 – To query a missing payment. 3 – To transfer the call to my living room in case I am there. 4 – To transfer

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the call to my bedroom in case I am sleeping. 5 – To transfer the call to my toilet in case I am attending to nature. 6 – To transfer the call to my mobile phone if I am not at home. 7 – To leave a message on my computer. (a password to access my computer is required.

A PIN word will be communicated to you at a later date to the Authorized Contact. 8 – To return to the main menu and to listen to options #1 through #7.

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Dems Seize Statewide Prize; New Faces On Council

by Joe Shaheeli As expected, Judge Kevin Dougherty led the Democratic sweep in this city when polls closed Tuesday, taking along with him David Wecht and Christine Donohue to the State Supreme Court, giving the Democrats a long-elusive majority on that powerful body.

When it became obvious Justice-Elect Dougherty had cleared the western part of the state, with his Philadelphia lead holding, a text message was reportedly sent out from one of labor and Ward Leader John Dougherty’s close friends to the effect “suicide watch lifted.”

In truth, the Democratic landslide that carried Jim Kenney to the Mayor’s seat and gave the Democrats a clean sweep in the Supreme Court

races, can be credited to John Dougherty, Jr. He reportedly helped raise over $3 million, and possibly more, to fuel his brother’s Supreme Court candidacy and to ensure Jim Kenney’s primaryand general-election wins.

In the city, Kenney and Dougherty ran neck and neck with over 200,000 votes each.

Judge Dougherty appears to have benefited from around 40,000 bullet votes.

The force of organized labor in support of Democratic candidates at all levels of government in contention was made obvious. The suburban counties, as well as Philadelphia, saw Democrats winning easily or scoring upsets where labor lent a hand.

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in by the five Republicans seeking two spots in the atlarge Council race. Though targeted by some of his Republican peers, incumbent Councilman David Oh topped his competitors in his win with over 34,220 votes when 98% of the votes had been tallied.

Close behind him was Al Taubenberger, with 34,064.

Four years ago, Oh finished in the money just ahead of Taubenberger who didn’t.

To their credit, both made heavy use of the Philadelphia Public Record newspapers to deliver their message to committee people and ward leaders from both parties.

The aura of long-time GOP officeholder Dennis O’Brien, who believed in his mystical record of never having to campaign hard to win, evaporated at last as he finished 350 votes behind Taubenberger, who competed aggressively State Rep

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with O’Brien for the strong Northeast Republican electorate. He just didn’t listen to those who warned him.

As expected, the five Democratic at-large Council candidates — Helen Gym, Derek Green, Alan Domb, Blondell Reynolds Brown and Bill Greenlee — finished easily to win in that order. It is noteworthy that the top three finishers were all newcomers to City Council, finishing ahead of the two incumbents.

Next year’s City Council will have five freshmen, joining four sophomores — an unusual majority of newer Members in the 17-seat body.

Looking at the results, one can say goodbye to the progressives and other independents as groups to be sought after. Their prime candidates, Kristin Combs and Andrew Stober, ran far behind the Republicans as predicted on

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The only new face among the row-officeholders, all of whom enjoyed tremendous majorities, was Lisa Deeley, who now joins the trio of City Commissioners, the other two incumbents being Commission Chair Anthony Clark and Republican Al Schmidt.

Register of Wills Ron Donatucci won a record tenth term, easily crushing a contender, whom we won’t bother naming, since he wanted to close the office, making it obvious he didn’t fully understand government.

Sheriff Jewell Williams easily swept over his Republican opponent Christopher Sawyer, giving him another term in which to continue modernizing his operations and making them more efficient.

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Councilman Brian O’Neill had no opposition, but did find 12 write-ins naming others, as he pulled in 14,273 votes.

We need here to record that a highly touted Melissa Murray Bailey, the Republican contender for Mayor, won a lower percentage of the vote than her predecessor of four years ago, Karen Brown. As a rule, the Republican vote totals of 2015 do not show any of their candidates managed to win over many Democratic or independent voters.

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day to Relish. Few were the political veeps to be seen at the 4th & Bainbridge location.

They were wondering where everyone went.

They were at Relish, at the tail end of Ogontz Avenue, in the backyard of the northwestern bloc of wards which broke from their traditional voting patterns to endorse Jim Kenney for Mayor in the primary.

There greeting them were

Councilwoman Marian Tasco, State Rep. Dwight Evans (DN. Phila.) and others from that group.

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dates. Their guests at the election hour included Gov. Tom Wolf, Jim Kenney, and Judge Kevin Dougherty along with a host of other Democratic office holders.

Attorney General Kane Wins 1, Takes More Hits

Attorney General Kathleen G. Kane says she is “pleased the review of emails conducted

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of the Supreme Court agrees that they are ‘detrimental to the judicial system’ and ‘could cause a reasonable person to question the impartiality of a judge and the judicial system.’

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Sen. Williams Targets Civil-Asset Forfeiture State Sen. Anthony Hardy Williams’ (D-W. Phila.) work to reform the Pennsylvania statute that allows law-enforcement officials to seize property in some cases has taken a significant step forward.

The senator, who has met with faith and community leaders and has spoken for the need for civil-asset reform, submitted testimony on a bill that would deliver those changes.

“I already had heard at least a dozen stories of innocent property owners whose assets were seized despite never being charged with, let alone convicted of, a crime,” the Senator said in his remarks. “The majority of these victims were lowincome minorities from Philadelphia – my constituents.

One victim of wrongful property seizure lives in Cobbs Creek.

“On Apr. 3, 2013, Elizabeth Young, a 69-year-old widow, was ordered to surrender her house and van, her only source of transportation, after her adult

son and another man were caught selling drugs on the property. She was not charged with a crime, but the DA said that she had knowledge of the drug dealing and ‘tacitly consented’ to it by not putting a stop to it.

“She eventually gained her property back after her pro bono defense team from Ballard Spahr argued successfully to Pennsylvania’s Superior Court that the forfeiture of her sole residence constituted an excessive fine prohibited under the 8th Amendment. Again, she was never arrested or convicted of any crime, yet she had to undergo two years of court battles to regain custody of her sole residence and source of transportation,” Williams said.

The Senator said Young’s case triggered his own investigation into civil asset forfeiture.

“I was shocked to learn that … Philadelphia took in $5 million in forfeited property, $3.5 million of that cash. Even more shocking was the staggering

amount of houses seized under Philadelphia’s civil forfeiture program: between 2002 and 2012, Philadelphia forfeited 1,172 real estate properties, while the 66 other counties in Pennsylvania forfeited 56 real properties combined,” Williams wrote.

Civil forfeiture helps law-enforcement agencies cripple drug cartels but the Senators have been arguing the current law has been misapplied, resulting in questionable property seizures before an accused person has been convicted of a crime.

Between 2010 and 2014, a study by Lancaster Online found Philadelphia seized $18.8 million through civil-asset forfeiture, which was nearly five times more than Montgomery County.

SB 869, on which the Senate Judiciary Committee held its hearing, would require a property owner to be convicted of a crime before a District A ttorney could seize money, conveyances or real property.

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Criminal-Record Expungement Legislation Championed By Harris Passes House Legislation put forth both last session and this session by State Rep. Jordan Harris (DPhila.), which would allow for expungement of specific offenses from a person’s criminal record provided certain criteria are met, passed the House and heads to the Senate for concurrence.

“Criminal-record expungement is something incredibly important to me and I’m thankful that my fellow legislators and I were able to come to a bipartisan agreement to get this language into current legislation,” Harris said. “It is my hope that this will end the stories of those who made mistakes in their past and have been unable to find gainful employment, afford a good education or attain quality housing opportunities because of that mistake.”

The expungement language was a compromise among legislators and inserted into State

Sen. Stewart Greenleaf’s (RMontgomery) SB 166 in an amendment offered by State Rep. Ron Marsico (DDauphin).

The amendment would allow a person convicted of a third-degree misdemeanor or a seconddegree misdemeanor, if at least 10 years have passed, respectively, since they completed their sentence, to request the opportunity to appear before a judge and request an order for limited access of their criminal record. Criminal justice and government agencies would not be subject to the order for limited access, and they still would be able to see a person’s entire criminal record information.

“Many legislators, including Reps. Patty Kim, Ron Marsico and Joe Petrarca, and Sens.

Shirley Kitchen and Anthony Williams, were vital in sitting down and talking through this so we could come to an agreement that had the support of

both parties,” Harris said. “I’m also grateful to the Pennsylvania District Attorneys Association, which was included in these discussions and played an important role in crafting language all parties could agree on.”

“This legislation is good for public safety and will help our nonviolent ex-offenders get the jobs they need to help them lead productive lives,” said Risa Ferman, president of the Pennsylvania District Attorneys Association. “Rep. Harris has been a champion for this bill and I know that because of his efforts, our communities will be safer.”

“This bill has the ability to positively impact those who have served their time and are again trying to become responsible, contributing members of society,” Harris said. “That was the goal throughout this entire process, and while this isn’t the end of the road, it is a step in the right direction.”

Supreme Court Sweep Helps Dems For A Decade One important outcome of Tuesday’s election is Democrats are guaranteed a dominant lock on the State Supreme Court well into the next decade.

This will be crucially important in 2021, when Pennsylvania’s electoral districts will be redrawn after the 2020 Census.

Even if Republicans control the Governor’s Mansion as

The GOP continues budget talks, but details are “much harder to nail down.”

Following a failed vetooverride attempt by the State Senate Republican Caucus, “House and Senate Republican leaders met again to continue their work on another compromise proposal that will hopefully lead to a bipartisan budget which would get Gov. Wolf’s signature,” wrote House Majority Leader Dave Reed (R-Indiana) in a memo sent Thursday to members of his caucus.

If this resolution remains elusive into December, the question popping up is which of these lawmakers would dare attend the annual Pennsylvania Society weekend in New York City? Senate Minority Leader Jay Costa (D-Allegheny), responding to a question about that subject during his appearance at Monday’s Pennsylvania Press Club luncheon, said he wouldn’t be going to NYC if a budget isn’t done.

Wolf On Budget: ‘Can’t Do This By Myself’ Gov. Tom Wolf spoke Monday on the progress of resolving Pennsylvania’s budget impasse, which entered its 125th day.

“The key is I can’t do this by myself,” he said about a compromise proposal. “I’m Governor in a democracy and so it takes two sides to have a negotiation, a conversation, and I need for them to come forward with their proposals.”

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With Senate Appropriations reporting out judicial retirement-age bills, a new mandatory retirement age for Pennsylvania judges might soon be up to the state’s voters to decide. The State Senate Appropriations Committee reported to the full Senate a pair of bills that would raise the mandatory retirement age – from 70 to 75 – for Pennsylvania judges.

HB 90 would amend the state constitution to make the age change, and has already been approved by the General Assembly once, last session.

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“The OAG is dysfunctional at this point. It is a mess, and damage is being done to the foundation of Pennsylvania’s criminal justice system. Public confidence in the OAG as well as in our judges and courts are being eroded. I never imagined it could get so bad.

“Although Kane continues to have the right of due process relative to the charges against her, it is imperative that this matter come to a conclusion as quickly as possible.”

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(Cont. From Page 31) derogatory stereotyping and mocking of racial, ethnic, and religious groups, as well as gays and lesbians.’

“I agree that some of the emails raise ‘serious concern’ and I await the findings of the Judicial Conduct Board.”

Letting more scandal out of the bag was Lehigh County’s District Attorney, who emphatically stated, “I am not filing a Quo Warranto against Kathleen Kane. I was just noting that I was asked to by a high-ranking OAG official.”

Exposing the fact she does have at least one Brutus on her staff was Lehigh County John Morganelli, currently Pennsylvania’s most-senior DA. He is past president of the Pennsylvania District Attorneys Association and was the Democratic candidate for Attorney General in 2008.

He exposed the fact “A few weeks ago, I was contacted by a high-ranking person in the OAG and asked if I would consider bringing a Quo Warranto action to remove AG Kathleen Kane from office. Under Pennsylvania law, generally, only a District Attorney or the Attorney General has the legal standing to bring such an action that seeks to remove a public official from office who no longer has the legal qualifications to hold such office.

“I found it alarming that high-ranking OAG people thought things were so bad that they openly were looking to have a coup regarding their boss. Since then, however, the situation has gotten worse. In my 24 years as District Attorney, and my 35 years as a lawyer, I have never seen anything like this. We have accusations of criminal conduct against the AG, counter-charges by the AG of criminal conduct against judges and internal revolt by top OAG officials against their boss.

There have been calls for a federal investigation, and calls for independent prosecutors to try to find out what is actually going on.

well as both chambers of the General Assembly, redistricting maps are vulnerable to lawsuit.

This was seen in 2011, when a piano teacher challenged the legislature’s first redistricting plan for itself and was upheld by the Supreme Court, which forced a redo – even though Republicans then controlled the Supreme Court and all other power centers in Harrisburg.

With Democrats holding an effective veto power on State district lines in 2021, expect them to be redrawn in ways that assure more parity with Republicans for the following 10 years.

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by Michael A. Cibik, Esq. American Bankruptcy Board Certified Question: What are two more things I should not do before filing for bankruptcy?

Answer: Here are two more things that people do wrong when filing for bank-

ruptcy protection.

Transferring assets prior to filing. Nothing raises a red flag faster than a debtor who sells a car to a friend or family member at the very last minute. It happens all the time, and attorneys should caution their clients about this type of

behavior. Transfers can be done and in a way that will protect the debtor’s interests.

Loading up the credit cards before filing. There is no reason to load up the credit cards prior to filing for bankruptcy.

I don’t care what your cousin’s sister’s brother in law told you. If you know someone who got away with this type of behavior, I say you have a better shot in Vegas if you want to gamble.

If you go out and go on a spending rampage, it may very well come back to bite you in the end. I would rather file bankruptcy for someone who has not had any purchases, cash advances or balance transfers for at least six months. This way I know the client has not made this mistake.

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OUT & ABOUT (Cont. From Page 12) Also, let’s be honest here.

Another reason why Evans has thrown his hat in the ring, although he hasn’t said so, is because he smells blood in the water and like any good shark he’s racing toward it. Fattah, in case you’ve been under a rock and didn’t know, is headed to federal court on charges of racketeering, bank fraud, bribery and money laundering on May 2, six days after the primary.

When you add that reality, the fact Fattah’s campaign coffers currently have the equivalent of a month’s rent for a nice two-bedroom place in South Philadelphia, with dim prospects for more, and also the fact that both Gov. Tom Wolf and Mayor-Elect Jim Kenney have him to thank in part for getting them elected, a card I’m pretty sure Evans won’t hesitate to play, running for the office has a certain appeal.

The head-to-head between these two is going to be interesting in a lot of ways. One, they’re from sides of the city that don’t traditionally have a lot of love for each other.

Two, neither of them has a following outside of their own little corner of the world,

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CITY HALL (Cont. From Page 12) Joining the governor and lieutenant governor were STATE SENATOR LARRY FARNESE who represents the Southport area and has been a strong advocate for the Southport project. Also on hand was Ports Chairman JERRY SWEENEY, state representative BILL KELLER and STATE REP. MARIA DONATUCCI. Among the assembled crowd were business leaders and union representatives including BOISE BUTLER of the longshoreman and TOM HOLT of Holt industries.

Also on hand were many representatives of the Teamsters union. BOB PALAIMA, who

something that was proven when they both ran for Mayor in 2007.

And in Evans’s case, the minute he says, “I can work with Republicans,” he’s going to have to do some explaining.

That’s because we as Philadelphians have a daily reminder of Evans’s willingness to work with Republicans. It’s called the School District of Philadelphia, and I were him, I wouldn’t brag about it.

Between the revolving door of district CEOs, the deficits higher than anything rung up under local control, and the other craziness that district parents have had to deal with since he and former State Rep. John Perzel put their heads together and decided to give the district to the misbehaving four-year-olds of the Commonwealth to control, Evans really shouldn’t consider this his shining achievement.

Unless some way has been found to make horse dung shiny. And less smelly. And come in smaller piles.

My guess is Fattah has gathered piles of that dung and is ready to paint Evans with it the minute Evans walks into Thunderdome … at which time Evans will pull out his barrel of indictment dung.

So …Welcome to Thunderdome. is the head of the Delaware River, was also encouraged by the positive momentum.

Key senior staffers also dotted the crowd including the governor’s senior advisor for port issues, DAVID SWEET, the governor’s Southeast action team leader BEN RAMOS and DON BRENNAN, government and communications director of the PRPA. The governor also explicitly thanked outgoing port executive director JAMIE MCDERMOTT for all of his service.

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BILL DELL, civic leader; Ron Donatucci, Register of Wills; Charles Bernard, Democratic City Committee; Jim Jenkins, Flags Across America; Rosanne Pauciello, Ward 39B Leader; and Joe Russo, consultant, celebrate at Judge Kevin Dougherty’s victory Photo by Joe Stivala party.

FROM LEFT, Local 22 Firefighters who celebrated their “family member” Jim Kenney’s victory were Jack Eltman, secretary; Chuck McQuillin, sergeant; Andrew Thomas, president; and Ed Marks, presiPhoto by Bill Myers dent.

IN CROWD at Dougherty party were retained Judge Walter Olszewski; Pat Eiding, president AFL-CIO; Judge-Elect Tracy Roman; reelected City Commissioner Anthony Clark; Joe Russo, consultant, Zac Shaffer, Esq.; Marissa Picaretto, legislative candidate. Photo by Joe Stivala

IT’LL BE off to Superior Court for Judge Alice Beck Dubow and off to Common Pleas Court for Rainey Papademetriou. Both ladies stopped by Famous Deli to thank supporters.

STATE REP. Ed Neilson, Ward Leader Pat Parkinson, City Commissioner-Elect Lisa Deeley and Ward Leader Shawn Dillon celebrate election day at Chickie’s & Pete’s.

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WINNER Councilwoman Blondell Reynolds Brown OUTSIDE Famous Deli at lunchtime, City and Harvey Spear also sup- Councilman-Elect Allan Domb confers with ported Kenney at Local 22 Comcast VP David Cohen.

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Republicans Pre-Election Rally Draws Record Crowd 26th GOP Gala Was Bipartisan

VETERAN RCC staffer Carmella Fitzpatrick receives award for service, con- REPUBLICAN candidates lined up at Cocktail gratulated here by Party Chair State Rep. Party on Southampton Road: from left, Jim John Taylor, City Commissioner Al Pio, Terry Tracy, Councilman David Oh, Schmidt and RCC Exec. Dir. Joe DeFe- Melissa Murray Bailey, Al Taubenberger and Ross Feinberg. Photo by Bill Myers lice. Photo by Bill Myers W A R D L E A D E R Vince Fenerty, left, tells candidate Al T a u b e n berger, center, Ward Leader Bill Pettigrew is “half the man he used STANDARD-BEARER mayoral candito be”. It’s date Melissa Murray Bailey shared motrue, said Bill, ment at gala with, from left, George & “I’ve lost over Cathy Twardy, her husband Sean Bailey 100 lb.!” and Ward Leader Linwood Holland.

HOSTS Jim & Terry Dintino welcomed Doris Lombardi, Christine Hope and Judge Matt Carrafiello to annual 26th Ward pre-election gala at Waterfall Room in South Philadelphia.

This Republican event is always crowded with leaders from both parties.

ENTERING 26th Ward gala were Judge Joseph Murphy and his wife Robin with Ward Leaders Denise Furey and Matt Wolfe.

JIM DINTINO welcomes Ward Leader Matt Myers and Judges Walter Olszewski and Mike CARMEN “Butchy” D’Amato enjoys chat Fanning to 26th Ward gala hosted by his wife at 26th GOP Gala with attorney Jim DiTerry.

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(Cont. From Page 12) Feudale also has claimed he has been followed by AG staff. Furthermore, he has claimed while he was out of the office for a few days, three files were removed from his office and has implied AG’s Office culpability.

He reported the theft to the Capitol police. When he followed up with them, he was informed the AG’s Office told the police to stop the investigation and transferred any further action to the AG’s Office. The AG’s Office, according to Feudale, deepsixed his complaint.

I find the search of Feudale’s emails disturbing even if the search was legal, as I believe Kane is using AG staff to collect data for her defense. If in fact her office was in any way culpable in the removal of Feudale’s files from his office, I am appalled. It appears Feudale was a little

his files? If so, it appears to be part of her vendetta against Fina.

In her campaign for the AG position, Kane asked us to send a prosecutor to Harrisburg and not a politician.

Her actions look awfully political to me.

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