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SEAMAAC Opens Community Study: Navy Yard Rail Outreach Office, ‘Service Hubs’ Gives Economic Boost

SEAMAAC held the grand opening of its Community Outreach Office, in South Philadelphia at 2110 S. 8th Street, in order to expand its services to struggling new Asian immigrants.

As part of its longterm strategic plan, SEAMAAC has envisioned opening “Service Hubs” to offer direct services in a community center setting, and build strong and trusting relationships with communities.

SEAMAAC’s new Community Outreach Office in S.E. Philadelphia’s immigrant and refugee neighborhood is a sign of (Cont. Page 18)

EXEC. DIR. Thoai Nguyen speaks at opening of new service center.

Watch Out For New Red-Light Cameras!

As part of its ongoing effort to improve safety at the city’s most dangerous intersections, the Philadelphia Parking Authority activated its latest addition to the Red-Light Camera Program at 12:01 a.m. on Nov. 11.

The new cameras at the intersection of 26th Street & Penrose Avenue in South Philadelphia mark the 30th location for the program, which now has 130 cameras installed total.

The activation began a 45-day INSURANCE Institute study warning period at the intersection. claims red-light cameras reduce Drivers found in violation during this traffic deaths, although gouging

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CONGRESSMAN Bob Brady’s foresight on Navy Yard SEPTA rail line may finally come to fruition. “Bob Brady got the initial study that got the foresight for the highway transportation bill as well as infrastructure,” said Congressman Pat Meehan. Officials crossed party lines to push for rail line.

by Cassie Hepler extension at Central Green Park in the Joined by SEPTA, elected officials Philadelphia Navy Yard Monday. and extended community leadership US Sen. Bob Casey (D-Pa.), along crossing party lines, officials explain with Congressman Bob Brady (Dfindings of recent study on impacts of (Cont. Page 2)

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Honoring 42 Years of Service

by Maria Merlino Penns Landing Caterers at the Sheet Metal Workers Union Hall on Delaware Avenue, the UNICO Philadelphia Chapter and Labor 32BJ SEIU, combined their resources to throw a gala event for the 42 years of service and labor by District Leader George Ricchezza on Friday, Nov. 13. The hall was buzzing with family, friends and colleagues. The open bar, hot butlered appetizers and a scrumptious sit-down dinner was the background for the many stories and funny moments that filled the life of George through his professional years.

LABOR WAS ALL smiles for SEIU Local 32BJ District Leader, George Ricchezza. From IBEW Local 98 Bob Boland, Nemo Devine, Charlie Murphy and from Local 1201 School Employees Union, Inky Stine. George looks as happy as a Photos by Maria Merlino vongola!

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(Cont. From Page 1) Phila.), Mayor-Elect Jim Kenney, and IBEW 98 President John J. Dougherty, convened in Philadelphia’s Navy Yard to address the feasibility study on the extension of SEPTA’s Broad Street Line further into Philadelphia’s Navy Yard.

Study results released Monday included the effects this extension would have on SEPTA ridership and economic growth in Navy Yard. The study claims the project will bring over $1 billion, over 150 companies, raise employment from 2,000 to 11,000 workers with expanded mass transit service.

The rapid bus service was part of that plan for the past two years; however, now there is 400% growth with 2,000 riders and growing.

“SEPTA capital funding has $500 million forwarded and the funding is passed at the federal level with PennDOT,” said SEPTA’s Rich Burnfield.

“That’s my study!” claimed Bob Brady, gesturing to future Mayor Jim Kenney. “You need a bully? Who do you call? John Dougherty. The only time I’m coming back to the Navy Yard is when I’m riding a SEPTA train. No more studies.”

“Look at that bench! Together we can do this,” said Kenney.

“SEPTA says there are ways of encasing the rails for safety.”

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UNICO MEMBERS Ben Ferrara, Dennis Biondo and Rosa Aversa congratulate SEIU Local 32BJ District Leader, George Ricchezza for 42 years of service and labor.

LOVELY Maryann Ricchezza gives her hubby George a well-deserved hug at his party honoring his salute to service.

Grays Ferry Pathmark Closes The normal early-bird and night-owl hours of 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. have been reduced to 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. The shelves are empty and you swear tumbleweeds could blow through at any moment.

We made a recent visit to the Gray’s Ferry Pathmark, which is set to close on Nov. 20 recently. Tons of discounts were available for savvy shoppers and everything – even the equipment – is for sale. This may be a good score for any restaurateurs in the area.

Employees were mum and not allowed to talk to the press. However one anonymous woman was pretty chatty with us, stating she plans to go on unemployment, has no idea of the future use of the store and is curious to see what will become of the space, claiming it is “a very large, expansive place.”

The manager came over and directed us to contact the public relations team at aptea.com, The Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Co. Farther northwest in Roxborough, their sister store SuperFresh is also closing with the same eerie zombie-apocalypse vibe. We reached out to the contact, who is no longer with the company and emailed the generic email.

A Pathmark spokesperson declined to comment. However, what is public knowledge is that 120 stores are closing and A&P filed for bankruptcy at the end of July. Other grocery stores, such as Acme and ShopRite, have purchased some buildings. In some cases, all the equipment

ONE DAY LEFT to stock pantry shelves and purchase equipment. is for sale and the projected closing is the end of November (or in Pathmark’s case, Nov. 20 reportedly).

We were then directed to the online press releases, which sum it up nicely in the headline: A&P Executes Asset Purchase Agreements To Sell Approximately 120 Stores for Approximately $600 Million.

Visit www. apteanotice.com/faq/ for more info.

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by Joe Shaheeli Congressman Chaka Fattah (D-Phila.) has secured the highly regarded services of political specialist Joe Certaine to head his reelection campaign. That decision is a realistic and pragmatic one.

It’s akin to Fattah in troubled waters reaching out for a life ring float with a history of keeping those who cling to it above water.

Fattah’s best reason is Certaine lives in his congressional district, has worked for different causes from within the district, and has a reputation as a street organizer and a sharp politico.

He came up the ranks to the point where Mayors Goode and Rendell had him serve in their administrations.

Rendell tapped him to serve as his deputy campaign director when he ran for Governor.

Certaine says he plans a campaign that will return Fattah to Washington, where he is a senior member of the powerful House Appropriations Committee. “I’ve watched carefully the success of Congressman Fattah’s career over the course of his 30 years in

Fattah Reaches Out To Joe Certaine

STATE SEN. Anthony Williams, surrounded by a team of civic leaders, called for immediate removal and investigation of abusive-email exchange participants. “The material I saw brought tears to my eyes,” he said. Justice Michael Eakin must go, he maintained. office,” stated Certaine. “He’s Evans (D-N. Phila.) who has a brought billions of dollars to strong base of support in the the region to create job train- 2nd Congressional Dist. ing, better educational opporHowever, the Congresstunities, improvements in man’s parents, David & transportation, quality health Queen Falaka Fattah, are well care and mortgage-foreclosure regarded in the Congressional prevention. He has a legisla- District and will be able to detive record to be proud of and liver him votes. it’s one we must be sure he But his record of delivering continues for the good of hundreds of millions of dollars Philadelphia.” haven’t feathered the nests of Fortunately for Chaka, if he his loyal voters, many of continues on this path, he will whose homes have needed rehave eliminated some strong pairs during his tenure. Inpotential successors: State Sen. stead, the money has gone to Vincent Hughes (D-W. major institutions, medical, rePhila.), 8th Dist. Council- search, and educational. Hunwoman Cindy Bass and several dreds of millions more were others. Not deterred, though, paid out to scholarship prowill be State Rep. Dwight grams he set up for collegebound students, including those post-graduate bound. We can’t guess how many lived in

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his district or remain there.

His has been an interesting career, and because of his position in the congressional hierarchy, has been able to play Santa Claus with federal funds for those he wished to support.

But we venture to say there are more constituents feeling indebted to Joe Certaine, knowing him on a personal basis, than to the Congressman, unless Certaine can get his hands on enough campaign funds to make them think a favor for Joe merits a vote for Chaka.

Others have thrown their hat in the ring. They believe the fate that befell State Sen. Vincent Fumo is sure to break the Congressman’s campaign efforts … and that is the publicity that will be generated by the fact two of his key staffers have already pled guilty to federal charges in which he is involved.

Entrenched as he is within the trappings of congressional power, which can often thwart prosecutorial efforts, as has been seen in the cases of other Congressmen criminally charged – coupled with his refusal to give any credence to those charges – may serve him well.

But then again, his son’s recent charges, for which he was found guilty, do not reflect well on the father’s efforts to stave off prosecution.

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Mayor-Elect Jim Kenney’s press spokeswoman Lauren Hitt took a hit from Republican City Committee’s Exec.

Dir. Joe DeFelice when he emailed a comment made by her “the money was there”, after being asked why Kenney’s former City Council staff stayed on payroll even after he left several months ago. It appeared in an Inkie report by Trish Nadolny seven former staffers for Kenney and now for State Rep. Ed Neilson (D-Northeast) are still on payroll with the City of Philadelphia, costing taxpayers over a quarter of a million dollars since the bosses’ departures. She also reported that, as one staffer said, they were doing “a ton of constituent service” even though their phone numbers were no longer listed or their phones were turned off altogether.

DeFelice decried Hitt’s statements as “incredulous but expected from the old boys’ network.” He continued, “Just because the money was earmarked for a job, if that job no longer exists then the need to fund it no longer exists. Here we are constantly looking for new revenue streams in the City….”

Which leads us to believe, Hitt, a very-astute public-relations gal, has learned a valuable lesson.

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Sims Not The First We were called to correct our statement in an earlier col-

umn to the effect State Rep. Brian Sims was “the first openly gay legislator in Pennsylvania history.” Republican State Rep. Mike Fleck (RHuntingdon) openly announced he was gay back in 2012, before Sims took office.

Sims was the second openly gay legislator in Pennsylvania.

He was, however, the first candidate for State Rep to launch his initial campaign as an openly identified gay man.

In the meantime, attorney Marni Snyder and Marisa Piccarreto have decided to take on Sims in the coming primary. They could be doing him a favor, since, if they both remain in the race, they will split the vote. It is obvious Sims has a base of support. Marisa has a fundraiser Nov. 29 at Cherry Street Tavern, 22nd & Cherry, which years back was the morning gathering site of Daily News editorial staffers, including this columnist, when the paper was printed at 22nd & Arch.

In the meantime, State Rep. Mike O’Brien (D-Kensington) must be aware Sean Sullivan is coming back at him for a repeat performance, challenging him in the spring primary. O’Brien pulled out a victory 55-45% in a tough fight in 2014. O’Brien is strong with the longtime residents of his district. The heavy influx of new homeowners in the many areas of the 31st and 18th Wards which were once lots or industrial buildings, coupled with the dramatic explosion of the (Cont. Next Page)

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McGinty needs to dispel, is bringing some positive rain to the efforts of former Navy Admiral and Congressman Joe Sestak, who has kicked his US Senate campaign into high gear, releasing a series of videos telling the stories of people Sestak helped while in Congress to explore issues he wants to tackle in the Senate.

He also slammed current Toomey for his record of failing veterans by repeatedly voting to underfund the Dept. of Veterans Affairs, even though Toomey also voted to send America to war in Iraq.

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portunity to help us,” Sestak said. “Toomey voted to risk my sailors’ lives, but he refused his obligation to serve them when they returned home.”

The first week of Sestak’s new weekly video series focuses on veterans, exploring the different issues faced by vets and how Sestak, a 31-year veteran of the Navy, plans to serve the men and woman who served our country.

“He’s just someone that knows about public service, that knows how to take care of the home front,” said former Army Sgt. Pisey Tan in one video. “He served his country. Why not serve when he’s out of the uniform too?”

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Democrat Katie McGinty’s bid for US Senate is being powered by a longtime commitment to clean energy and natural gas.

McGinty’s environmental credentials include advising former US Sen. Al Gore (DTenn.) and heading the Council on Environmental Quality during the Clinton administration. She also headed Pennsylvania’s Dept. of Environmental Protection between 2003 and 2008 under Gov. Ed Rendell, on whose watch the State pursued both renewable-energy and naturalgas development.

“Energy is critical to our environment, our economy, our national security,” McGinty said. “We have to develop energy cleanly, tackling climate change and keeping jobs here at home.”

But her work since leaving state government in July 2008 has generated criticism. Skeptics say the way she’s moved between the public and private sectors puts her résumé under a cloud.

“She’s used her role as a government official to profit from the revolving door,” said Alleigh Marre, a spokeswoman for the National Re-

that employed her husband had received contracts from the State while she was DEP Secretary. That situation, and a similar one, prompted a State Ethics Commission ruling that required department heads to separate themselves entirely from awarding money to anyone that employs a spouse.

Other than a one-year ban on lobbying, there’s no state law barring officials from post-government employment.

Most environmentalists regard McGinty warmly. They tout accomplishments like the Rendell administration’s Alternative Energy Portfolio Standard, which is on pace to have sources like solar, wind and new coal technologies providing 18% of the state’s power by 2020.

“The Rendell administration spearheaded many of the commonwealth’s top environmental initiatives,” said David Masur, executive director of PennEnvironment. “It might not have happened at all if Secretary McGinty wasn’t tenaciously working the halls.”

Where you’d have to worry is if Katie McGinty was hired by someone and then starts attacking wind companies.”

This cloud, which

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investment.”

Rendell said the request for a recommendation was “not unusual,” and that he had no objection to honoring it. “As Governor, I wanted to help Pennsylvania companies grow and expand and do good things,’ he said. “Iberdrola did great things for us, and all they wanted me to do was vouch for that.”

Once she left office, McGinty said she didn’t lobby the Rendell administration on behalf of those firms or others she consulted for; state lobbying-disclosure records show no such activity on her part.

“I’m proud to have served as a board member of Iberdrola and NRG, both recognized leaders in renewable energy,” she said. “I was involved in encouraging management in investing in clean energy.”

But Marre noted McGinty was still on Iberdrola’s board in 2014, when she was campaigning for Governor, and criticizing incumbent Tom Corbett’s energy policy.

“It’s not just that she is benefiting financially,” Marre said of McGinty’s Iberdrola ties. “She then turns around and campaigns on it.”

The conservative online Washington Free Beacon predicted, “Republicans might look to revive allegations of cronyism from her time leading Pennsylvania’s Dept. of Environmental Protection.”

This story recalled a controversy in which a nonprofit

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publican Senatorial Committee, which hopes to see incumbent Sen. Pat Toomey (R-Pa.) reelected next year.

In October 2008, McGinty took a board position with NRG Energy, an increasingly green-focused power provider with natural-gas, coal, wind and other energy facilities across the state. Between 2008 and 2013, when McGinty left the board, she received $1.1 million in cash and stock awards, SEC filings show.

McGinty also took a board position at Iberdrola USA in 2009. The wind-energy and natural-gas firm had previously acquired Community Energy, a renewable-energy developer from which the State purchased power. The two firms parted ways in 2009, but in 2010, Iberdrola received a $10-million federal stimulus grant though the state, to help build a Fayette County wind farm.

McGinty reportedly made at least one effort to help Iberdrola while still in office, when Iberdrola was seeking to merge with Energy East, a utility company with operations in New York and New England. In April 2008, McGinty wrote a letter to Rendell, Iberdrola “requests you contact Gov. Paterson (N.Y.) to provide him with information on Iberdrola’s operations in Pennsylvania and Iberdrola’s commitment to good corporate citizenship and

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Fire Fighters Top Police In Ice Hockey WINING goalie Ted Damjanovic Fire vs.

Police ice hockey game at the Skate Zone in N.E. Phila.

Fire, seen here with fans Domenique Marsico and granddaughter Gianna.

Fire Fighters won game 5-3. Real winners are local families who will benefit on Thanksgiving from all proceeds.

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Stacks Honorary Co-Chairs Of Pops Ball

BoMF Raises 100K At Bash BACK on My Feet Exec. Dir. Cathryn Sanderson joins BoMF Bash Committee member Fred Druding, Jr. at 2015 BoMF Bash, appropriately donning cocktail attire with sneakers. Bash was held at Phila. Downtown Marriott and raised $100,000 so BoMF can continue its work helping homeless through running.

STATE REP. Leslie Acosta hosts Community Day at Panati Recreation Center with, from left, Alex Baloga, Penna. Food Merchants Association, and Rich McMenamin, ShopRite market owner.

ELYSE VENTURELLA, BoMF program coordinator; Cathryn Sanderson, BoMF executive director; and Ramon Laboy, BoMF member-services manager, were all smiles after BoMF Bash which drew close to 500 supporters.

LT. GOV. Mike Stack and lovely wife Tonya served as Honorary CoChairs of Philly Pops Ball, held at Park Hyatt Bellevue, with concert, dinner and dancing, and singing of Michael Andrew.

Seen here are, from left, Frank Giordano, president and CEO of Encore Series, Inc. and Philly Pops; Ann Catania, board member, whose 10 Pennies florist company provided Photo by Bonnie Squires fabulous centerpieces for ball.

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to the public. For example, finding a pediatrician or dentist who is best qualified to handle an autistic child is information parents would want to know.

Making travel plans can also become an issue when traveling with an autistic child.

In 2011 Green and his wife had worries about making a trip to Disney World. They were worried how their son Julian would handle actually getting

on a plane and going through the necessary regulations.

That led them to the work of Dr. Wendy Ross, a developmental pediatrician, who works with autistic children, helping them to fly. Ross is the founder the nonprofit Autism Inclusion Resources.

Dr. Ross created a simulation of what it is like to go through airport regulations, from getting on the plane to

going through Transportation Security Administration regulations. Going through this simulation helped the Greens tremendously. Six months later they were able to make the trip to Disney World without any problems. “I believe because of that program we were able to go,” Green said.

Green has advice for parents who are finding out their child is autistic. “One of the first

things is to not go into a denial phase.” He said. It is not good to assume he or she will grow out of it. “Do not ignore some of the signs; that can be harmful and that is precious time.”

The Greens contribute to the annual autism walk that helps raise awareness to the disorder. The annual walk has been going on for over five years and the Greens have participated in every walk.

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tional-support classroom and a mentally gifted program.

Autism encompasses a wide range of different functional levels. Some children on the spectrum are fully academic within the school but receive specific help with socialization training. They attend classes like music, gym, and computer while having their socializations monitored for bullying and other problem interactions.

Students can be monitored by teachers or class assistants. Class assistants go through the same training as support teachers.

Autistic-support teachers can hold a maximum caseload of eight children. Dodd currently has a caseload of seven.

Two of those children are on the academic curriculum.

Despite falling on the autism spectrum, Julian lives his life to the fullest. On Saturdays he enjoys playing basketball and on Sundays he plays soccer.

Julian, currently in 8th grade, is doing well and is making plans on transitioning into high school. He will be attending Hill Freedman World Academy in E. Germantown in the fall of 2016.

Many in the community contribute to the autismawareness cause. Green mentioned the work of Mona Cohen, the wife of State Rep. Mark Cohen, and Councilman at Large Dennis M. O’Brien.

Cohen started the Autism Conference to help those in need. She and her husband have a huge following which enables them to deliver information on a wider scale.

Cohen also has two sons that are under the autistic spectrum.

O’Brien has been an advocate for years. He launched the Philadelphia Autism Project in 2014 to address the growing need for local resources for individuals with autism and their families.

Green and his wife’s main goal, since becoming involved in the autism community, is to try to be advocates and gather as much information as possible to provide

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by Eldon Graham In January 2001, Derek Green and his wife Sheila discovered their son Julian was diagnosed with autism-spectrum disorder. Autism is a serious developmental condition that impairs the ability to communicate and interact.

Green, who was recently elected City Councilman at Large, has been advocating for people like Julian ever since he learned about his son’s diagnosis.

Green and his wife had an important decision to make from the get-go about their son and his future. He asked himself, “What’s the best education system for him?” Derek’s mother taught for over 30 years and had set a demanding model for educational expectations in the family.

Julian’s parents decided to send him to Henry H. Houston ES in Mt. Airy. They felt Houston was the best school for Julian to get the education he needed. “You should be able to get a great education in Philadelphia,” Green says.

In 2006, when Julian was transitioning into kindergarten, Houston had just developed its first class for children on the autistic spectrum. Houston currently has three classes dedicated to helping those under the spectrum.

The autism classes at Houston are taught using the STAR Program – Strategies for Teaching based on Autism Research. The program includes detailed lesson plans, teaching materials, data systems and a curriculum-based assessment for teaching. It covers six curricular areas: receptive language, expressive language, spontaneous language, functional routines, academics, and play and social skills.

Donna Dodd, an autisticsupport teacher at Houston, says. “It’s explicit instruction through natural environment.”

Houston is a full-service school for mainstream students as well. In addition to its autistic classes, it provides an emo-

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The state’s Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program is now accepting applications for home heating assistance reports State Rep. John Taylor (R-Northeast).

LIHEAP is a federally funded program that helps individuals and families pay their heating bills through home heating energy assistance grants. It also provides crisis grants to help in the event of an emergency or if a resident is in danger of losing their heat due to broken equipment, lack of fuel or termination of utility service.

In the 2013 case Alleyne vs. United States, the US Supreme Court ruled that mandatory minimum prison sentences were unconstitutional in a number of specific instances. This case invalidated many of Pennsylvania’s mandatory minimum sentences, because the law here allowed a judge instead of a jury, at a lower evidentiary standard, to determine whether the mandatory applied. The State House voted on HB 1601, to restore mandatory minimum sentences for drug crimes committed in school zones.

State Rep. Joanna McClinton (D-W. Phila.), noted, “While the bill passed and is now being considered by the State Senate Judiciary Committee, about one quarter of House members joined me in opposing the bill.

“Mandatory minimums are a very bad idea because they do not reduce crime or rehabilitate offenders. The Pennsylvania Commission on Sentencing, after conducting a thorough study of the effectiveness of drug mandatory minimums, has called for the school zone drug mandatory to be repealed.

“As a former assistant public defender, I know there are many instances where a judge’s discretion in sentencing can mean the difference

Rep. Acosta: Low-Income Families Get Scholarships State Rep. Leslie Acosta (D-N. Phila.) announced several families at Little Flower Catholic HS for Girls will receive $4,000 in scholarships through the state’s Educational Improvement Tax Credit Program.

“These scholarships will help low-income families provide a quality education for their children,” Acosta said.

“The generosity of our community should never be underestimated. We all benefit when our children receive the education they deserve.”

The funds were donated by Enterprise Holdings, and Bridge Educational Foundation connected the scholarships to families in need at the school in Acosta’s legislative district.

The EITC Program allows eligible businesses to receive tax credits for donations to scholarship, educational improvement or pre-kindergarten scholarship organizations.

More information about the initiative can be found on the State Dept. of Community and Economic Development’s website at www.newpa.com.

The scholarships are to be used during the 2015-2016 school year.

Donatucci Recognizes ‘World Prematurity Day’ “World Prematurity Day” in Pennsylvania, was marked thanks to a resolution sponsored by State Rep. Maria Donatucci (D-S. Phila.), which recently passed the State House of Representatives.

“Premature births occur at least three weeks before a baby’s due date, and are the leading cause of newborn deaths,” Donatucci said. “Prematurity can take quite emotional toll on expectant parents. It’s so important we make sure people know the dangers associated with premature births, and the steps

women can take to try to prevent them.”

Donatucci’s HR 487 notes any woman can give birth prematurely, but the known lifestyle risk factors for preterm birth are a woman’s use of tobacco, alcohol and drugs, and inadequate preconception and prenatal care. In addition, women who have had a previous preterm birth, are pregnant with twins or higher-order multiples, or have certain uterine or cervical abnormalities are at the greatest risk of going into labor prematurely.

The measure also noted while the state’s preterm birth rate has improved in recent

years, the United States still ranks 131st in the world in terms of its preterm birth rate, which is almost tied with Somalia, Thailand and Turkey.

“Women in the United States receive some of the best medical care in the world, but the threat of dangerous premature births still looms large,” Donatucci said. “Babies who are born early can face health conditions like chronic respiratory problems, cerebral palsy, intellectual disabilities, and vision and hearing loss, among others. We need to continue to raise awareness about prematurity so that we have strong, healthy families here in Pennsylvania.”

Stack Stuck in ‘Burg!

AMONG MANY who showed up to honor Lt. Gov. Michael Stack were Tom Muldoon, Lynne Abraham and George Bochetto. Only Michael was a no-show, called back to Harrisburg by Gov. Wolf to fix a budget problem.

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SEPTA Thanks Retirees SEPTA General Mgr. Jeffrey Knueppe, right, stands with SEPTA retirees who have over 40 years of service to the transportation authority during an annual luncheon honoring 249 retired employees. Annual event, held at Jefferson Station, serves as a special occasion for SEPTA to recognize remarkable commitment these employees made to enhance quality of service provided to customers in region.

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LIHEAP Now Open

Rep. McClinton Blasts Mandatory Sentences

between a life-long criminal or someone who can be rehabilitated and contribute to society.

When you consider that it costs an average of $35,000 per year to incarcerate a prisoner, it is in the best financial interests of the state to limit the number of non-violent drug offenders – or at least limit the length of incarceration.

“Our judges are elected to deliver a fair and just sentence, which can provide a level of rehabilitation while also serving as a penalty. Removing a tool from the judicial balance tips the scales away from justice over to revenge.”

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State Sen. John Sabatina (D-Northeast) is urging Northeast Philadelphians to visit his district offices and bring a new or gently used item of winter clothing for their less-fortunate neighbors.

Sabatina will be hosting collection boxes for Catholic Community Services 2nd Annual “Operation Bundle Up.” “For some of our neighbors it’s a year-round challenge to make ends meet, and winter makes those needs more acute,” Sabatina said. “As any parent knows, it can be particularly difficult to keep growing kids in warm clothes every year. Operation Bundle Up is a great way to for those who have a little extra to share it at this time of year.”

Operation Bundle Up collects new and gently used hats, coats and scarves for boys and girls up to age 18. Organizers say they have a special need for clothing for children under the age of four. Distribution of donated items is scheduled for Dec. 5.

Sabatina has two district offices, both open from 8:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. They are located at 12361 Academy Road and 8016 Bustleton Avenue.

The income eligibility guidelines for LIHEAP are set at 150% of the federal poverty level income. For an individual, the income limit is $17,655, and for a family of four, it is $36,375.

Residents may apply for LIHEAP online or by contacting the County Assistance Office in their county of residence.

For additional information or to apply online, visit www.reptaylor.com.

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Heard on the Hill / in City Hall

Amazing Grace In Port Richmond

FROM LEFT, State Rep. Mike O’Brien, Mark Squilla, Nora Lichtash, Pastor Richard Harris and State Rep. John Taylor attended groundbreaking at Women’s Community Revitalization Project and partner Firm Hope Baptist on Grace Townhomes, a residential development that will bring 36 newly built townhomes to blighted lot in Port Richmond and make them available to families as rental units with options for eventual Photo by Bill Myers ownership.

BROTHER Nate Brooks is flanked by little girls, from left, Nyah Brooks and Lamaya Carpenter and State Rep. John Taylor ends a group walk promoting a news article where factory once stood which now be 36 affordable townhomes.

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Taylor Seeks City Sales-Tax Exemption Nation’s Oldest Republican While some details have emerged on a potential Pennsylvania budget framework agreement, much of what is being reported is incomplete, according to State Rep. John Taylor.

“There has been some discussion on raising the state sales tax from 6% to 7.25% to offset rising property tax rates, which would increase the sales tax in Philadelphia — already 2% higher than the rest of Pennsylvania — to 9.25%,” he said. “These re-

ports are premature as there are discussions to exempt the city from this potential sales tax hike.”

Taylor added, “There is great pressure on everyone to settle this difficult budget impasse. However, I do not believe the people of Philadelphia can tolerate paying one of the highest sales-tax rates in the country, and I am doing everything in my power to relieve our residents of this burden. The negotiations are far from over.”

Club Celebrates 135th Year

The United Republican Club of Philadelphia will mark its 135th anniversary with a gala at the Sheraton Philadelphia Society Hill Hotel on Dock Street Wednesday, Dec. 9, from 5:30 to 7 p.m.

Highlighting the event will be the awarding of the William A. Meehan Public

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Service Award to Commissioner Al Schmidt and the Mary Tierney Public Service Award to Attorney Linda Kerns.

The United Republican Club of the 25th ward was established in 1880. It has been the hub of Republican political activities for years.

Individual tickets to the event are $125. Sponsorships range from $500 to $1000.

Checks are to be made payable to United Republican Club and mailed to UTA Associates, 1205 Locust Street, Suite 1200, Phila., PA 19107.

For further information, call (215) 545-2244.

Cedric Gains Awareness For Diabetes

LOCAL judges and civic leaders have been touring city high schools in their annual mentoring project under the Clifford Scott Program of the Bar. Assn. Schools include S. Phila. HS, Martin Luther King, John Bartram and William Penn. In photo at left, participants included, from left, Amber Racine, Esq., V. Amanda Witts, Esq., Shabrei Parker, Esq., Judge Jacqueline Allen, Greg Lyles, Pete Wilson, Judge George Overton, Miles Shore, Esq. and Judge Sierra Thomas Street. In photo at right were Shabrei Parker, Esq., State Rep. Jordan Harris, State Rep. Joanna McClinton, V. Amanda Witts, Photos courtesy of Jenaye Munford Esq. and Amber Racine, Esq.

CEDRIC the Entertainer was in Phila. last Sunday. He is currently a Spokesperson for Pfizer’s Step On Up, to encourage people living with diabetes and experiencing shooting, burning or stabbing pain in their feet or hands to talk to their doctor about their pain. Event was hosted by Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. (Phila. Alumni Chapter) Phila. alumni Chapter Officers, from left, Douglas Harell, T. Jeff Vernon, Craig Chisolm, Darryl Stephens, Parris Sandlin, Damian S. Jackson, Lou Williams and Michael Lockwood.

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Governor Wolf Announces Strategic Plan For Port Gov. Tom Wolf has announced his strategic plan for sustained management, maintenance, and development of the Port of Philadelphia. The governor emphasized his key priorities of investing in infrastructure, creating jobs, and keeping Pennsylvania economically competitive.

“Our port has a strategic location on the East Coast, but its infrastructure is rapidly aging” he stated. “I am committed to ensuring the commonwealth is a strong partner with the Philadelphia Regional Port Authority so that this vital resource remains competitive on a global scale.”

The Governor outlined his plan while standing on an undeveloped parcel of the Southport Marine Terminal Complex, located at the eastern tip of the Navy Yard. He was joined by Philadelphia Regional Port Authority Chairman Jerry Sweeney, Lt. Gov.

Mike Stack, State Sen. Larry Farnese, State Rep. Bill Keller, and dozens of marine stakeholders.

Sweeney said, “Southport is the future of the Port of Philadelphia, and to have Gov. Wolf personally visit the Port and endorse this critical project that will bring so many jobs and other economic benefits to our region is very exciting and a testament to the hard work by the thousands of men and women who work in this port every day.”

“The ports are a valuable asset for the entire region and state of Pennsylvania,” Lt. Gov. Stack said. “To make the most of their potential, we need a comprehensive plan for how we can best use them to expand our economy and increase jobs, and we must follow up with a cooperative effort to carry out that vision.”

Gov. Wolf noted development of the Southport Termi-

nal is one of his main goals for the Port of Philadelphia. The 196-acre riverfront property is owned by PRPA, located immediately west of the Packer Avenue Marine Terminal. It remains idle and undeveloped, but is currently undergoing a Request for Qualifications, with a Request for Proposals process expected to begin in 2016. The goal is to enable the market-driven development of Southport Terminal in 2017, creating up to 3,700 new jobs.

“Investing in this additional tract of developable land will have a significant impact on our ability to attract new business to Pennsylvania, increase the amount of available family-sustaining jobs, and grow our competitiveness as a major port in the region,” Farnese said.

“The people of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will certainly appreciate Gov. Wolf’s important investment

in job growth in southeastern Pennsylvania, and I applaud his leadership in improving the lives of Commonwealth residents,” Keller said.

In addition to establishing a timeline for the development of the Southport site, Gov. Wolf announced further steps his administration is taking to ensure long-term stability and growth at the Port of Philadelphia.

Governor Wolf has named seven new board members to the Philadelphia Port Authority, including Chairman Sweeney. He has launched a national search for a new executive director with a proven track record of successful port development.

They are Chairman Gerard Sweeney, President & CEO of Brandywine Realty Trust;Yassmin Gramian, Senior VP of HNTB; Robert Clark, Associate at Ballard Spahr LLP; Michael Pearson,

President of Union Packaging; John Dougherty, business manager of International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 98; Paul McNichol, partner at McNichol, Bryrne & Matlawski, P.C., and John Skoutelas, VP and general counsel for the Eastern Group, Waste Management.

Gov. Wolf will create an advisory committee of stakeholders to provide input on the future of the port. It will include stakeholders from industry, labor, local and state government to drive a unified vision for the port.

He has directed PennDOT to conduct a study to determine the best use/economic feasibility of the port: Gov. Wolf asked PennDOT to work with the PRPA Board to evaluate its current assets and develop a Port Strategic Business Plan that will maximize asset utilization and employment potential. This plan is coordi-

nated with and is complementary to the Southport Procurement.

The Port Strategic Plan is being developed in a phased approach: Phase 1 is to assess existing conditions, and it is underway. Phase 2 is expected to begin sometime this winter, and includes setting a vision and direction. Next spring and summer, phase 3 will begin.

This will include developing capital investment strategies.

The Assessment is meant to augment past Commonwealth investments in the port; capitalize on long-term market trends; and effectively react to short-term opportunities.

Gov. Wolf has prioritized the development of the Southport Marine Terminal Complex, and has already initiated request for proposals for development that will create jobs. Submissions of qualifications are targeted for November 2015.

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OUR OPINION

Finally, Our Second Casino!

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president of the Whitman Council. “We feel we have created an agreement that addresses and protects community interests and demonstrates Stadium Casino LLC’s commitment to being a good neighbor.”

Stadium Casino, LLC has agreed to report to a Diversity Advisory Board to facilitate compliance with the groundbreaking Equal Opportunity Plan outlined above. 2nd Dist. Councilman Kenyatta Johnson will shortly announce the committee members as well as additional details on the committee.

Steven Bradley, Chair of the African American Chamber, commented, “The Stadium Casino agreement with the City is transformative and sets a new gold standard for inclusive economic development in the City.”

Zed Smith, COO of the Cordish Cos., and Tony Ricci, CEO of Parx Casino, stated, “We are proud that this agreement sets a new standard for inclusivity and opportunity for the Philadelphia community, and is consistent with the principles and practices of Cordish and Parx.”

Stadium Casino was selected in November 2014 to develop a world-class resort hotel and casino complex for the City of Philadelphia, after a rigorous and competitive selection process by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania’s Gaming Control Board.

The development recently received master-plan approval from the Planning Commission of the City of Philadelphia, and is now before the City Council of Philadelphia for zoning approval. The destination-resort project will be located at 900 Packer Avenue, bound by 10th & Darien Streets, in the heart of the Stadium District in South Philadelphia. It will include a Las Vegas-style casino floor, featuring more than 2,000 slot machines and 125 table games, a 200+-room upscale boutique hotel and full spa, nationally recognized restaurants and live-entertainment venues, valet parking and an approximately 2,600-space parking garage.

Nov. 19- Phila. Chinatown Development Corp. & APABAPA host “Know Your Rights” Legal Seminar at On Lok Social Service, Ctr., 213 N. 10th St., 6 p.m. For info (215) 922-2156.

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. 21- State Rep. Stephen Kinsey & Councilwoman Cindy Bass feeding 1,000 for Thanksgiving, at Janes Memorial United Methodist Ch., 47 E. Haines St., 11 a.m.-4 p.m. For info (215) 8496582.

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.

Nov. 24- CORA Services marks 44th anniversary at Union League, 140 S. Broad St., 5:30-8 p.m. Honorees include Patrick J. Eiding, Shannon Fritz, and James Herron, J. Michael Schell & Robert McElhenney. For info (215) 701-2560.

Nov. 28- Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony at Bridesburg Pk., 4625 Richmond St., 6-8 p.m., tree lighting 7 pm. Rain Date Dec. 5.

Nov. 29- Marisa Piccarreto hosts Fundraiser for State Rep at Cherry St. Tavern, 129 N. 22nd St., 2-4 p.m. Familyfriendly, kids welcome. Donation levels $35, $100, $250 & $500.

For info www.marisaforpa.com.

Nov. 30- State Sen. Shirley Kitchen offers free Flu-Shot Clinics at district office, 1701 W. Lehigh Ave., Suite 104., 10-11 a.m. No appointment necessary. For info (215) 227-6161.

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It was tough. The obstacles thrown up can be attributed to one word: “trash”. Sometimes one wonders what there is about Philadelphians who follow leadership with a different agenda than what they preach.

But thanks to a City Council committee hearing, whose members wisely admonished and warned the applicants, then voted unanimously to approve the new casino, the obstacles are gone and the goose that can lay golden eggs has been given the goahead to do so.

City Council’s powerful Rules Committee, headed by veteran Councilman at Large Bill Greenlee, has given the green light to Stadium Casino, LLC, a partnership between the Cordish Cos. and Greenwood Gaming & Entertainment Inc. (“Parx”). The 80 vote indicates the new destination resort casino in Philadelphia’s Stadium District can begin plans to break ground as soon as the bill is signed by the Mayor.

The new casino has announced four trailblazing initiatives agreed to with the City. These agreements set a new standard for development in the City in areas of economic opportunity and inclusivity for local residents. Stadium Casino’s $450-million project, which will be entirely privately financed, will generate over $2 billion in economic stimulus to the City, along with $100 million in tax revenues for the City in just its first five years of operation, including $25 million to Philadelphia’s School District, and create 3,000 new construction jobs and 2,000 permanent jobs.

Stadium Casino has committed to a groundbreaking Economic Opportunity Plan with the City of Philadelphia that calls for goals of: 47% to 58% of construction contractors to be Minority Business Enterprises / Women Business Enterprises 50% to 60% post-construction professional services and suppliers to be MBE/WBE; 42% to 50% of the construction workforce to be minority; 50% of the permanent workforce to be minority and 40% to be women; 60% of the construction and permanent workforce to be local residents and 85% to be Commonwealth residents.

Stadium Casino will establish a partnership with local educational institutions to operate training programs for potential casino dealers and other hospitality workers at the casino. The development will be operated in an inclusive and welcoming manner to all guests and will not have a dress code in any part of the facility. The Plan contains significant additional commitments from Stadium Casino that will further ensure the project has a diverse and inclusive workforce.

The Casino will commit to a minimum wage of no less than $12.00 per hour for the 2,000 permanent jobs and all contractors during operations.

The 3,000 construction jobs will generate approximately $145 million in estimated new wages and salaries (direct and indirect) during construction, which will be all union. Of note, approximately 750 of the permanent jobs will be associated with table games, with expected average total compensation of approximately $70,000 per annum, including tips.

Stadium Casino has signed a Community Benefits Agreement with all five community groups located in the neighborhoods surrounding its project in South Philadelphia. The CBA Establishes a Community Charitable Fund amounting to a minimum of $15 million in grants from the project to local communities during construction and the twenty years of operations.

“We have been impressed by the community engagement efforts initiated by Stadium Casino, LLC since the very beginning of their outreach into the neighborhood,” said Mark Kapczynski,

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Uplifting City’s Youth

by Monica Robinson Unity in the Community is helping students attend college. While the rest of the world was hit with violent chaos last Friday in Paris, the non-profit group in collaboration with DBR ministries held a fundraiser at Yesha Ministries in South Philadelphia.

“Blessed to be a Blessing, College Benefit Concert” raised $500 for 12 students in the area.

“I think we need to put our best foot forward and invest in the kids. We’re talking about the future of this community,” said Anton Moore, President/Founder of Unity in the Community.

The students attend Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Kutztown University, Community College of Philadelphia and Penn State. They’re studying sports medicine, media broadcasting and business.

“It’s a variety of people in the community who can come back and make a difference,” said Moore.

The event was hosted by Brother Marcus from Praise 103.9, Philadelphia’s Inspiration Station. There were also words of encouragement from city officials and Bishop J. Darrel Robinson, Pastor Daniel Jackson and Pastor Omari Hughes.

“There are so many folks who have come together to try to rally around the importance of education for our young people and that is something that needs to be championed,” said Hughes.

“I think it shows we have bright students in our community that are doing awesome things but it’s never spotlighted because it’s overshadowed by the negativity that you see,” said Moore. “You see the murders, you see the robberies, but you never hear about the kids that are actually in college.”

Unity In The Community is still taking donations. If you’d like to give, visit unityinthecommunity215.com and click on the DONATE link.

BRO. MARCUS (Praise 103.9); Anton Moore, president/founder of Unity in the Community; Tariq Ellis, Unity in the Community; Bishop J. Darrell Robinson of Yesha Ministries.

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MUSIC group “Favor” sings during service and uplifts crowd.

New Red Lights In South Philly

(Cont. From Page 1) grace period will receive warnings in the mail, which ends at midnight on Dec. 26. After the period ends, violators face $100 fine for each offense.

“We want people to feel safe when they use this intersection,” said Vince Fenerty, PPA’s executive director. “Our other locations have shown that drivers obey red-light rules more often when the cameras are installed because there is constant monitoring and enforcement.

Instead of simply checking for a nearby law-enforcement officer who might be watching, we hope they’ll think again before running this light.”

The Pennsylvania General Assembly gave PPA the power to establish a Red-Light Camera

Program in the City of Philadelphia. In 2005, PPA began equipping intersections with cameras that monitor traffic and automatically photograph vehicles that drive into an intersection after the light has turned red.

The Red-Light Camera Program has helped to reduce dangerous behavior by drivers at chronically troublesome intersections. At each of the nine locations on Roosevelt Boulevard where the cameras are installed, data shows that the number of violations has decreased. Since the cameras’ first full year of operation, violations at the intersection of the Boulevard and Cottman Avenue have dropped by more than 81%.

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In The Court of Common Pleas Philadelphia County Civil Action – Law No. 150603394 Notice of Action in Mortgage Foreclosure Bank of America, N.A., Plaintiff vs. The Unknown Heirs of Edward J. Minnick, Deceased & Kelly Anne Minnick, Solely in Her Capacity as Heir of Edward J Minnick, Deceased, Mortgagor and Real Owner, Defendant(s) To: The Unknown Heirs of Edward J Minnick, Deceased, Mortgagor and Real Owner, Defendant(s), whose last known address is 2244 Longshore Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19149.

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, Bank of America, N.A., 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. 150603394, wherein Plaintiff seeks to foreclose on the mortgage secured on your property located, 2244 Longshore Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19149, 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, 215-2386333. 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.

(Cont. From Page 5) serving in Iraq, and how Sestak and his congressional staff cut through the red tape keeping Tan from his health insurance and college tuition.

In the second video, Vietnam veteran Steve Green says Sestak helped him receive the Purple Heart when he was wounded on the battlefield but refused to leave his fellow Marines behind. Although Green identifies himself as a Republican, he says he will still vote for Sestak because “he’s a sincere, honest and caring individual.”

And in the third video, the mother of an Iraq War veteran talks about how her son couldn’t receive proper treatment for his post-traumatic stress disorder from the Dept. of Veterans Affairs – but she has faith that Sestak is the only person who can help soldiers like her son because he understands what struggles veterans face.

“He’s true to his word.

You can trust his word,” she says of Sestak. “And what he says, he’ll do.”

Sestak wants to expand programs to help veterans transi-

tion into civilian life and find good-paying jobs while also investing more into research for challenges like PTSD and traumatic brain injuries.

“Our politicians have forgotten what government is really about: the people.

They’ve allowed establishment politics to overcome their duty to public service,” Sestak said.”That’s why I walked 422 miles across Pennsylvania, to show my commitment to serving the people.”

He also called for great accountability from elected officials like Pat Toomey, who voted against 10 straight VA budgets to fund services to help veterans transition into civilian life, get an education and find jobs. He also condemned Toomey for his long history of voting against the interests of veterans.

Voters Referendum To Decide Judges Retirement Age At 75 A mandatory retirement age for Pennsylvania judges will be up to the state’s voters to decide. The State Senate on Monday voted 36-13 to approve a pair of bills that would raise the mandatory retirement age (from 70 to 75) for Pennsylvania judges, assuming voters approve the change by

referendum.

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

With the Senate’s approval, the amendment will be placed on the ballot for Pennsylvania voters to decide, which, it appears, will occur during the May primary next year.

HB 89 would implement the increased retirement age in statute if the constitutional amendment is approved by voters.

A few of the votes against the bills were driven, said senators, by claims of involvement by some of the current (and not so former) court justices in a porn emails cover-up, among them State Sen. Anthony Williams (D-W. Phila.)

Justice Eakin Fuels 2016, 2017 Elections An onslaught of protests over Supreme Court Justice Michael Eakin’s abusive-email exchanges, and the Judicial Conduct Board’s investigation that initially exonerated him, virtually guarantees the Keystone State’s highest court will remain the toxic political cauldron that it has become for the next two elections.

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Last Friday ISIS sent a message – they want to destroy our way of life. The message was barbaric and simple at the same time. They killed 129 people – mostly young people out on a Friday night listing to music. ISIS orchestrated these atrocities through eight driven young men who not only had no regard for the lives of their victims but also no regard for their own lives. Nothing could be more disturbing than this tragic loss of life.

However, I would be remiss if I did not comment on the reaction of our leaders. French PRESIDENT FRANÇOIS HOLLANDE called the attacks “acts of war.” And it pains me to say a French Socialist is right. Our President described the events in Paris as a “setback” in our fight with ISIS. One of the most-horrific terrorist attacks since 9/11 is a “setback”? A year ago the President referred to ISIS as the JV – I guess not.

During the Democratic Presidential debate the next night, SECRETARY HILLARY CLINTON spent an inordinate amount of time discussing what to call radical Muslim terrorists. For some reason the left thinks the term “radical Islam” is painting all Muslims with a negative brush. I do not understand why the word “radical” does not make it clear that we are talking about a distorted version of Islam, not all Muslims. Clinton kept avoiding the words “Muslim” or “Islam”. The fact remains that the terrorists were Muslims – albeit a people practicing a disturbing and abhorrent version of the religion. The only thing more distressing in (Cont. Page 19)

Although the folks at VisitPhilly would never tell you this, mostly because they want you to come back, the best way to get a sense of the City of Philadelphia and what it’s all about is to take a trip on the Route 23 bus.

Seriously. I’m not kidding.

I say this because you get a glimpse of most of the city’s neighborhoods from an economic, educational and racial perspective. Starting from the River Wards, which is mostly working class, and ending at Chestnut Hill, which decidedly isn’t, the Route 23 bus allows you to see all of the ways that the City is changing, not changing, and doing some things in between.

It’s an interesting tour that will give you a lot of insight into the city’s problems, like its poverty rates and scholastic issues, but also what appears to be working, like the example of eds and meds that is Temple University.

But if you want to take that tour without needing to buy a transfer, you might want to hop on the Route 23 bus before Nov. 29.

You see, SEPTA, is splitting up Route 23. After Nov. 29, you’ll be taking the Route 45 bus to 11th & Noble Streets. In order to go to Chestnut Hill, you’ll have to connect with the 23 Bus at 11th & Market. To return to South Philadelphia, you’ll take the 23 to Noble Street to catch the 45.

If you have a Transpass, you’ll need to swipe it to get on the connecting bus. But if you don’t, you’ll have to ask the driver for an emergency transfer before you hop off.

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Yo! Here we go again with this story of two elderly people living in a mobile-home park in Florida. He was a widower and she was a widow. They had known one another for a number of years.

One evening there was a community supper in the Club House, and the widower and widow made a foursome with two other singles.

They had a wonderful evening and spirits were high. The widower sent a few admiring glances across the table, and the widow smiled coyly back at him. Finally, he plucked up his courage to ask her, “Will you marry me?”

After about six seconds of careful consideration, she answered, “Yes. Yes, I will.”

The meal ended with a few more pleasant exchanges and they went to their respective homes.

The next morning, the widower was troubled. Did she say “Yes” or did she say “No”?

He couldn’t remember.

Try as he would, he just could not recall. He went over the conversation of the previous evening, but his mind was blank. He remembered asking the question, but for the life of him he could not recall her response. With fear and trepidation, he picked up the phone and called her.

First, he explained that he didn’t remember as well as he used to. Then he reviewed the lovely evening past. As he gained a little more courage he then inquired of her, “When I asked if you would marry me, did you say ‘Yes’ or did you say ‘No’?”

“Why, you silly man, I said, ‘Yes. Yes I will.’ And I meant it with all my heart.”

The widower was delighted. He felt his heart skip a beat. Then she continued, “And I am so glad you called, because I couldn’t remember who asked me.”

Could this situation happen to you? Could you forget something important and, try as you may, not remember it? Think not? Just wait till you get older. Remember (if you could) – I warned you.

The Marian Anderson Award concert and dinner was a huge success. This year’s honoree was WYNTON MARSALIS, the world-renowned composer and trumpeter.

MC of the event at the spectacular Kimmel Center was SOLEDAD O’BRIEN. The concert was a sellout and featured such great acts as the former Marsalis family band and vocalists LALAH HATHAWAY and KIM BURRELL gave memorable singing performances.

Also participating were musicians from Fels HS. Many VIPs attended the party and concert including super-lawyer NINO TINARI, his beautiful wife CAROL, and their daughter who also served as chair of the Anderson Board, NINA TINARI. Also on hand were Board Members TONYA STACK and SHARI WILLIAMS, GARY DiVITO and DOMINIC CIPPOLINI. MAYOR MICHAEL NUTTER was joined by LT. GOV. MIKE STACK in welcoming Marsalis and saluting Marian Anderson.

The groundbreaking for the newest health-center expansion in North Philadelphia was made possible by a generous contribution from STEVE & SANDY SHELLER. Attending the groundbreaking of the new Drexel University facility was City COUNCIL PRESIDENT DARRELL CLARKE, US SEN. BOB CASEY, and his wife THERESE, Lt. Gov. Stack, JUDGE EUGENE MAIER, former State Sen. BOB ROVNER and newly elected Supreme Court JUSTICE KEVIN DOUGHERTY. Power attorney JOE JACOVINI of the Dilworth firm was (Cont. Page 20)

THANK YOU to City Councilwomen Maria Quiñones SANCHEZ, Cindy BASS, Jannie BLACKWELL, Blondell Reynolds BROWN and Marian TASCO, on calling for the removal of the PORNGATE THREE from the prosecutor’s office. Thanks also to the NOW organization. Women have been duly noting the PORN scenario. Porn mails – a guy thing that I saw in 30 years’ military time, was/is WRONG on taxpayer time and servers – and in law enforcement and justice.... State Sen. Anthony WILLIAMS also earns love and thanks for CORRECTLY calling for Justice EAKIN’S RESIGNATION! Justice Seamus McCAFFERY was a beacon of LIGHT for us. He did the HONORABLE thing and resigned. Justice EAKIN, get out!!

One online post asked if there are ANY HONEST JUDGES. I answered that our COMMON PLEAS AND MUNICIPAL COURTS are FULL of them!... The opinion of online posters has shifted in thinking the Kathleen KANE daily zaps are from folks who leak more that the TITANIC, or the media that began it; or it began when Richard Sprague and Kane attended a media interview. One said KANE has prosecuted an oil company which is now attacking her (?).

GOP types post that Gov. WOLF has called for KANE’S resignation. I wonder if he is just doing CYA?... As to the CONTINUING BLARNEY of three aides in Kane’s office who assert that she cannot hold office without a law license: SHE did not LOSE her license; it is SUSPENDED. And the State SUPREME COURT rightfully ORDERED that Kane REMAIN in office. The aides should HAVE RESPECT for a high-court order! IF they have the GUTS, they should motion their disagreement to that court. Otherwise, they only provide quotes, so media can get a story. Why don’t they try to get work elsewhere?

As to an editorial saying Kane does not have a case – I threw it in the GUTTER....

KANE says the GOP-CONTROLLED Senate, alone, cannot remove her. TRUE. This attempt occurs in an era of era of overzealous new-maneuver tactics (and prosecutorial overzealousness). To leave out HOUSE Members seems to me like saying the House should do an impossible thing to themselves!

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lic officials conspired to cover it up.

This could create another complexity in the life of Kane, who is facing both criminal charges and a challenge to her legal authority to serve as AG. Williams’ final proposal – to draft legislation forbidding the use of public servers for internet communications like these – looks simple by contrast and likely to pass.

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(Cont. From Page 14) State Sen. Anthony Williams, joined by representatives of advocates for women, Blacks, Hispanics, the LGBT community and minority religions, shared some of these emails at a press conference on Monday. Williams called for the immediate resignation of Justice Eakin, the removal of JCB Chief Counsel Robert Graci and the firing of 1st Deputy Attorney General Bruce Beemer.

This email ring, conducted on government servers, has been mislabeled as part of a “porngate” scandal. Pornographic it really was not.

However, it was pervasively mean and cruel; Williams called it “hate speech.”

If Justice Eakin, who was elected as a Republican, resigns, Democrat Gov. Tom Wolf will nominate potential interim successors, one of which the Republican-controlled General Assembly must approve. Following in 2017 would be another Supreme Court election. Presumably Republicans would try to claw back a seat on that body.

If Eakin does resign, the sooner the better for Republicans, who wouldn’t want him to be twisting in the wind while the 2017 election is underway.

If Eakin does not resign, look for a slimefest in the 2017 election – with possible spillover into the 2016 general election, which will be a highturnout presidential event.

If Eakin declines to resign,

his effectiveness on the Supreme Court will be severely diminished. Virtually any case involving racial and religious minorities and women would create severe pressure on him to recuse himself.

Williams also called for Attorney General Kathleen Kane to appoint a special prosecutor to examine the email ring as well as the possibility that pub-

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SPBA November Meeting SEAMAAC Grows With Community

S. PHILA. Business Association November meeting was held at Popi’s Restaurant, 3120 S. 20th Street. Here are President Jackie Fitzpatrick with Board Members Chris Trantas, Vince Giusini Esq., Funeral Dir. Mark Rago and Popi’s owner Gina Rucci.

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KEYNOTE SPEAKER Councilman Allan Domb brought to light a government program called the Earned Income Tax Credit.

Last year more than 40,000 Philadelphians did not take advantage of this credit, thereby leaving $100 million on the table.

(Cont. From Page 1) strong organizational commitment to revitalizing this once-thriving 8th Street business corridor.

SEAMAAC offers direct social services at this site in Burmese hill languages (Karen, Chin, and Shan) and Nepali. Altogether, SEAMAAC staff can communicate in over 20 languages to reach many with limited English proficiency.

Since May, SEAMAAC’s new site also has provided arts/crafts, gardening, and exercise groups for Southeast Asian elders, as well as English as a Second Language classes, and community workshops on topics including health literacy, health insurance, civic engagement, domestic violence, women’s health, financial literacy, leadership development, and small business development.

Councilman Mark Squilla commented, “SEAMAAC is a trusted and strong advocate for all Philadelphians, and we certainly welcome this commitment to the neighborhood. I think the area as a whole will benefit from SEAMAAC’s programs and services.”

Andy Toy, SEAMAAC’s development & communications director, said, “It’s important to have an organization with decades of experience serving immigrants and refugees join the efforts of revitalizing the neighborhood. SEAMAAC’s depth and breadth in programs and

SEAMAAC opened new service center for S. 8th Street’s burgeoning community of immigrants and refugees from Southeast Asia and Himalaya Mountains. services will have an immediate impact on the communities in Southeast Philadelphia.”

SEAMAAC’s Board Chair Sue Nieto added, “This is a very exciting step for SEAMAAC, to bring services and programs directly into the community. This site increases the accessibility for those families SEAMAAC serves in the neighborhood.”

SEAMAAC (founded in 1984, as the Southeast Asian Mutual Assistance Associations Coalition, Inc.) has more than 31 years of experience serving Philadelphians. The mission of SEAMAAC is “to support immigrants, refugees, and their families as they seek access to opportunities.

ELEPHANT (Cont. From Page 16) the Democratic debate was SEN. BERNIE SANDERS’ tedious attempt to connect terrorism to climate change.

KATHLEEN KANE is yet again in the news. Late last week, she refused to comply with a subpoena from the special State Senate committee reviewing her situation. Kane contends this committee does not have the authority to review her behavior and remove her from office. She does not dispute that the Senate can impeach her, and they just might.

Once again, she delivered her message to the media through the Attorney General’s Office communications officer CHUCK ARDO. I do not believe she should be using AG staff for to issues related to her alleged crimes. But this is not her most-egregious abuse of staff. She has been accused of using staff to review emails and phone records of other employees and judges to determine who might have spoken about her to investigators or the media.

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these jobs, it does not warrant paying people who clearly should not be there. Is this a precursor to what to expect from a Kenney administration?

This follows the disclosure that the City Controller’s office unearthed $2 million in Wi-Fi network hardware that has sat unused, for five years.

Much of the equipment had not been unpacked. Apparently a good portion of the equipment was deemed redundant equipment. Funny how the City spent $2 million of our taxpayer money but was unable to return or resell equipment. I hope citizens remember this next vote.

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(Cont. From Page 16) The whole idea behind this, at least according to the pamphlet that was handed to me as I waited for the 23 on Tuesday morning, is to split Route 23, currently 13.8 miles, into two, more-manageable, routes that will allow riders to travel more reliably.

Considering that this was the same reasoning used to justify the splitting up of Route C into Routes 4 and 16, something that has led to waiting a long time for two buses instead of just one, I’m not really hopeful about the whole “more-reliable travel” thing.

And I’m also kind of sad.

I’m sad because Philly’s traditions have been taking a beating lately, and the splitting of the Route 23 line is just another example of this. Like I said at the beginning of this piece, riding this particular route gives you a complete slice of all of the things that make Philadelphia Philadelphia. It’s farmers’ market coops and stores that sell hair weave. It’s gourmet restaurants and food trucks that sell barbecue ribs across the street from a dive bar on a Saturday night. It’s multicultural and segregated all at the same time.

It grows on you.

So while Route 23 is possibly the only bus route in America that, if turned into a reality show, would become

must-see TV in its first season, it was also representative of a city that’s fast becoming a lot less egalitarian due to gentrification and other issues.

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CITY HALL (Cont. From Page 16) also there. The master of ceremonies was JOHN FRY, the well-regarded president of Drexel University. In the audience was the highly respected and newly retired

NICK DeBENEDICTIS and MRS. PAPADAKIS, the surviving spouse of the architect of Drexel’s success DR. TAKI PAPADAKIS. The Holocaust Awareness Museum & Education Center celebrated another anniversary at the Philmont Country Club.

Its President and chief archi-

tect CHUCK FELDMAN was in great form as he introduced several VIPs including CONGRESSMAN BRENDAN BOYLE, STATE SEN. JOHN SABATINA, STATE REP. ED NEILSON and newly elected Republican COUNCILMAN AL TAUBENBERGER.

The museum started in CHUCK FELDMAN’s basement and has grown to a level where educational programs are offered by survivors and facilitators that reach 50,000 students a year. Among the VIPs in attendance were the following Holocaust survivors, to whom we owe a

great debt of gratitude: RONNIE BRESLOW, LARRY BUCHSBAUM, MIRIAM CAINE, GEORGE FRANK, MARIUS GHEROVICI, DON GREENBAUM, ERNIE GROSS, RUTH HARTZ, GUNTER HAUER, MICHAEL HERSKOVITZ, ERICA HERZ

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