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Santa Claus just has a way of bringing the kid out in everyone no matter the age!

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by Maria Merlino The Bridge Educational Foundation through the support of BDB Co., Conestoga Bank, CSX Transportation, Enterprise Holdings, Penn Jersey Paper, and RBC Capital Markets donated $72,000 of scholarship money to the families of South Philadelphia on Thursday, Dec. 3.

Scholarships are possible because of Pennsylvania’s Educational Improvement Tax Credit and Opportunity Scholarship Tax Credit Programs.

Children attending the following schools; St. Anthony of Padua; SS. John Neumann & Maria Goretti; St. Gabriel; St. Monica; Mary Mother of Peace School and St. Barnabas Schools received scholarships. Students, fami(Cont. Page 2)

M A Y O R ELECT Jim Kenney and CXS VP of Community Affairs, Rodney Oglesby.

CXS is a freight transportation company that gets involved with education in a significant way.

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(Cont. From Page 1) lies, and local officials, including Philadelphia Mayor-Elect Jim Kenney, attended the event to show their support for Pennsylvania’s scholarship programs and the local schools. Due to the budget hearings in Harrisburg, State Sen. Larry Farnese, and State Reps. Bill Keller and Jordan Harris had to be there only in spirit.

“The faculty here loves you,”, said Kenney to the auditorium of students. “This school does a wonderful job making children into adults. We can’t let schools like this go away.”

Natalie Nutt, executive director of the Bridge Educational Foundation, said, “Pennsylvania’s EITC Program has connected businesses with their future workforce for more than a decade and Bridge Educational Foundation is proud to be an ambassador for the EITC Program. To ensure the program’s continued growth, it’s important to bring together the EITC stakeholders and celebrate the Program’s success.

The 12,000-plus families Bridge has helped since our inception in 2005 is just a portion of the thousands of Pennsylvania families positively impacted by Pennsylvania’s educational tax credits.”

FATHER James Olson helps to hold up $72,000 check that will be used for scholarships for students at Neumann/Goretti HS and local Catholic grammar schools. Sponsors shown here are CXS VP of community affairs Rodney Oglesby, VP of Conestoga Bank Jackie Fitzpatrick, Drew Carpenter, Principal Kevin Dugan and Controller at Enterprise Leasing Co. Scott Schusko.

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“Realizing the importance of education on our children’s future, RBC Capital Markets continually focuses on promoting educational programs for chil-

dren in the communities in which we do business across the US,” said Jim Tricolli of RBC Capital Markets and also a Bridge Educational Foundation”Board Member. "And, over the past ten years, we are proud to have donated scholarships to many families throughout the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania toward local PREK and K-12 education through the EITC Program.”

The lawmakers and donors in attendance also applauded the EITC Program. Rodney Oglesby of CSX Transportation remarked, “CSX Transportation is pleased to support the work of the Bridge Educational Foundation, creating educational opportunities for students across the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. The EITC program offers another avenue for CSX and its employees to make a difference in the communities it serves, funding scholarships in schools in Philadelphia and other schools across Pennsylvania.”

Controller at Enterprise Leasing Co., Scott Schusko was very impassioned. “Community Service is what we stand for and live for. This strengthens the urban way. We need to balance corporate with balance in the community. We are so proud to be part of this volunteerism.”

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Cordish Casino Rest In Peace, Gary Harkins (Cont. From Page 1) among Maryland casinos, taking additional 1st Place honors for Best Players Club (Live! Rewards), Best Comps, Best Dealers, Best Blackjack, Best Craps, Best Slot Tournaments, Best Video Slots, Best Live Poker, Best Poker Tournaments, and the Casino Where You Feel Luckiest.

As a partner in the proposed Stadium Casino project in South Philadelphia, The Cordish Cos. is committed to being one of the major charitable contributors and participants in the Philadelphia community as well.

“We are pleased and humbled by the multiple honors received for Maryland Live! Casino and intend to enact the same level of quality and participation in the South Philadelphia community,” said Joe Weinberg, managing partner, The Cordish Cos. “The Stadium Casino project will build upon the best-in-class reputation we have developed in Maryland as a premiere gaming and entertainment destination, and leading community partner.”

The Stadium Casino project, to be located at 900 Packer Avenue, bound by 10th and Darien Streets, in the heart of the Stadium District in South Philadelphia, will include a 2-million-square-foot facility with a Las Vegas-style casino floor, featuring more than 2,000 slot machines and more than 125 table games; an upscale boutique hotel; spa; valet parking and an approximately 3,000-space parking garage; local and nationally recognized destination restaurants; and live-entertainment venues.

The project is immediately proximate to the Philadelphia Sports Complex, already a major tourist destination, drawing 8.5 million visitors a year. Ideally situated off Interstates 76 and 95, the property is positioned to become a true regional destination resort casino.

Cordish Cos. began in 1910 and encompass four generations of privately-held, family ownership. During past 10 decades, The Cordish Companies has grown into a global leader in real-estate development, gaming and hospitality, entertainment management and international urban planning and development.

by Maria Merlino A good friend of the people of South Philadelphia passed away recently.

Community Police Officer Gary Harkins, 60, lost his battle to cancer on Nov. 30 but fought valiantly with the help of his family, friends and fellow officers.

“We’re heartbroken,” said Capt. Frank Milillo of the 3rd/4th Dist. “He was more than a colleague; he was a friend to a lot of people. He touched everyone in a special way and will be sorely missed.

His whole career has been in the 4th and 3rd Dists. He started out in burglary but soon became a community-relations officer because of his special personality. He always treated people, even the ones he had to arrest with dignity and respect. His nickname was ‘Smiley’.”

In academics, they struggle to come up with a perfect definition of what community policing is all about.

Gary Harkins was that perfect police officer. That is a process that goes to philosophy. He never had an “us ver-

REPRESENTING 3rd Police Dist. at 11th & Wharton are Officer Mike Duffy, the late Community Police Officer Gary Harkins and Community Police Officer Juan “Ace” Delgato, Capt. Frank Milillo and Officer Joe Waters.

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sus them” mentality. Others should emulate him. He was a true professional. He did a lot with the FOP and other neighborhood organizations. He was to be surprised as Officer of the Year at the annual Emerald Society’s Christmas party.

Unfortunately, it wasn’t to be. However, a benefit

planned for the family in the near future. Gary left behind his wife Marie, children Michele, Nicholas and the late Gary Jr., dear Pop-Pop of Julian Gary Colandrea, brother of John, Linda Bell, Joseph (Kathy), Thomas, Harry (Linda) and the late William, son of the late John P., Sr. and Althea Harkins.

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Don’t forget to bring your own bags to load up.

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by Joe Shaheeli It might be because State Rep. Dwight Evans (D-N. Phila.) has announced he will run for the 2nd Dist. Congressional seat, or because of the coverage of his upcoming trial, that had Congressman Chaka Fattah (D-Phila.) chatting on the phone with ward leaders for support even before the general-election dust settled.

As powerful as he has been, positioning himself over the years as the “bring-home-thebacon” man, much of which went to hospitals, universities and research labs, he had earned criticism for the fact many areas of his district saw little benefit from the millions of dollars that came to this city.

But Sonny Campbell, Chairman of the Black Ward Leaders Association, gave Chaka’s campaign for reelection a big boost when he announced his group of 25 ward leaders, many in the Congressman’s district, has thrown its unanimous support behind Congressman Fattah.

The vote was unanimous, said Campbell. “Congressman Fattah has a proven record of

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LABORERS’ Local 57 Scholarship Fund, along with Walt Higgins, business manager, and Staff, hosted Scholarship Fund breakfast for members, their children and grandchildren Photo courtesy of Estaban Vera where they gave over $50,000 in scholarships. effective leadership in Washington as a senior member of the House Appropriations Committee. He has been very successful at bringing home federal funds for more jobs, better educational opportunities, improved housing conditions and quality health care.

It would take someone new at least 10 years or more to be able to do financially for the city what Congressman Fattah is already doing. As a senior member in Washington he’s shown us that he can deliver.”

This is the second major endorsement the Fattah campaign has received. Last

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Chaka is expected to easily take the primary in April. If he is found guilty in his federal trial, which gets underway in May, the seat will become open with his resignation. That would set up a special election.

However, it may be advantageous for some to pursue a primary challenge in April regardless of Fattah’s endorsements, since even a losing primary campaign can boost a challenger’s name recognition and develop a team that can Representative

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win a special-election nomination – a process that depends on lobbying party insiders.

You can bet the infighting here to win the nomination as party candidate, and the stubborn challengers who will contest the choice of the ward leaders anyway, will be one of the highlights of what promises to be a summer to remember.

2016 Lower Classmen Will Rock Council The incoming wave of five freshmen on Philadelphia City Council has caught many eyes. Equally important, though, is that they will join five sophomores who are entering their second terms.

Newcomers tend to be younger than holdovers. But the “younger generation” in City Council is defined prima-

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term. They know the ropes of City Council by now. As district Members, they enjoy a natural power at-large members cannot claim, but must earn by hard work over time.

Expect these four voices to command more attention in the 2016 session, as pivots in generational vote bargains.

But David Oh is the sole sophomore role model for freshmen at-large Council Members. He’s an anomaly, as a Republican; but he will be studied for how he has succeeded at winning enough influence among old-timers to get some things done.

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rily by seniority. If you’ve only been there five years or less, you’re junior. And successful juniors need to get elders on their side in order to accomplish anything.

Yet the 10 “lower classmen” of City Council 2016 will be able to outvote the “upper classmen” for the first time in a long time. This could pose a challenge to Council President Darrell Clarke – although likely one he will handle with grace. Initiating the young’uns into his tribe will be the major back story of 2016 in City government.

Most of the freshmen are at-large Council Members: Allan Domb, Derek Green, Helen Gym and Al Taubenberger. Only Cherelle Parker inherits a District Council seat (the 9th, in N. Philadelphia).

Among the sophomores, the coin fell on the other side. The 1st Dist.’s Mark Squilla, the 2nd Dist.’s Kenyatta Johnson, the 6th Dist.’s Bobby Henon and the 8th Dist.’s Cindy Bass are all entering their second

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Here in Philadelphia, the Democratic National Convention Committee held a Media Walkthrough for local, national and international media outlets, including digital media, at the Wells Fargo Center.

Approximately 500 members of the media – representing dozens of news organizations – took advantage of the opportunity to learn more about the Convention site and to make plans for their media coverage.

Mayor Michael Nutter welcomed the media to the city and Rev. Leah D. Daughtry, CEO of the 2016 Democratic Convention, focused on the media’s vital role in the 2016 election and the Convention in Philadelphia.

“This coming July the global spotlight will shine on Philadelphia as we officially nominate our Democratic candidate for President of the United States of America,” said Daughtry. “The media plays a crucial role in inform-

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Republican Party of Pennsylvania Chairman Rob Gleason has been named as Chairman of the Committee of the Call by the Republican National Committee.

Also named were Pennsylvania Republican National Committeeman Bob Asher and National Committeewoman Christine Toretti. They are tasked with issuing the official call for the upcoming Cleveland Convention next July.

Republican National Committee Chairman Reince Priebus said, “I would like to thank Rob Gleason for his hard work as the Chair of the Committee on the Call, as well as the other Committee members in assisting in issuing the final Call of the Convention.”

“I want to thank Chairman Priebus for selecting me for such an important role in our Party,” Gleason said. “Every four years, the Republican National Convention serves as the kickoff for the general election season. I’m honored to have been picked to lead the Committee on the Call this year.”

“Pennsylvania Republicans will play a major role in choosing the next President of

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ing the public about our convention. Whether people are watching from their living rooms, reading on their way to work or keeping up-to-date online, media outlets will be the window through which millions will experience our convention. With that in mind we are working hard to remain on task, on time and on budget – and to answer the questions that the media has in advance of this historic convention.”

The Walkthrough served as a forum for the convention team to provide a general overview of the Wells Fargo Center’s space for media outlets. There was also information shared on the housing process, credentialing, transportation, site access, media workspace and information on DNCC selected vendors – including the recently selected executive producers for the convention.

The DNCC will host a second Media Walkthrough in the spring, though a date has not been scheduled.

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the United States,” Asher said. “I’m proud to help represent the Keystone State on this important committee.”

“It’s an honor to be selected for the Republican National Convention’s Committee on the Call,” Toretti said. “The Republican Party in Pennsylvania is strong, and we’re excited to be recognized on a national level.”

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Dec. 9-10Phila. Regional Port Authority hosts Public Meetings on Southport Project at Sheet Metal Workers Union Ha., Columbus Blvd. & Washington Ave., 6 p.m. Public invited to learn about new port expansion at Naval Base.

Dec. 10- State Rep. John Taylor hosts “A Path to Recovery” drug-awareness meeting at Mayfair Community Ctr., 2990 St. Vincent St., 79 p.m. For info (215) 7083139.

Dec. 12- State Sen. John Sabatina, Jr. partners in Local Food Drive with Justice Community at Redemption Lutheran Ch. 8600 block Bustleton Ave., 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

Tractor-trailer will accept canned food and other nonperishable food items.

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Society Weekend at Waldorf Astoria Hotel, New York, N.Y.

Dec. 14- Historical Soc. of Tacony hosts Community Mtg. at Tacony Lib., 6742 Torresdale Ave., 6:30 p.m.

Topic is establishment of Disston Estate as a National Historic District. Members of the Society and representatives from PHMC and Preservation Design Partners will present overview of proposed District.

For info (215) 338-8790.

Dec 16- Councilwoman Jannie Blackwell hosts Christmas Party for Homeless & Sheltered Families at Convention Ctr., 12th & Arch Sts., 3 p.m.

Dec. 22- State Rep. Joanna McClinton hosts Senior Holiday Health & Fitness Expo at Motivation HS, 5900 Baltimore Ave., 59th St. side, 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Screenings, flu shots (must have medical insurance card), free SEPTA passes, lunch, line dancing, door prizes. RSVP (215) 7486712.

Dec. 22- Phila. Federation of Teachers - Caucus of Working Educators hosts Meet the Slate Fundraiser at American Legion Laudenslager Post 366, 7976 Oxford Ave., 5-7 p.m.

Drinks & light fare. $25 Friends, $50 Supporters. For info George Bezanis (267) 625-0616.

Dec. 28- Ward Leader Al Stewart is hosted at Retirement Party at Walarie, 3227 Stokley St., 6-9 p.m. $60. For info Successor Ward Leader Dwayne Lilley (267) 4326665 or dwlilley980@gmail.com.

Dec. 29- Republicans host Happy Hour at United Republican Cl., 3156 Frankford Ave., 6 p.m. $2 drinks.

Jan. 7- Derek Green hosts Inaugural Celebration at 1925 Lounge, 111 S. 17th St., 6-8 p.m. Tickets $250. RSVP Kelly Bauer (610) 297-3754 or kbauer@advantage-

pep.com.

Jan. 9- Six Italian Societies sponsor Evening with cocktails, dinner and live music for State Sen. John Sabatina, Jr. at Townsend Rm., 12273 Townsend Rd. 7-11 p.m.

Tickets $75.

Feb. 3- Four Chaplains hosts Awards Dinner at FOP Lodge 5, 11630 Caroline Rd., Cocktails 5:30 p.m., Dinner 6 p.m. Honoring Medal of Honor recipient Hershel “Woody” Williams and Thomas Manion. For info www.fourchaplains.org.

Feb. 28- Fundraiser for 2016 St. Patrick’s Parade hosted by Mary Frances Fogg at FOP Heroes Ha., 11630 Caroline Rd.

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Kenney Hits Home At Town Hall Meeting,” (South Philadelphia Public Record, Dec. 3). Not all the public schools have libraries. That is a crying shame and needs to be fixed. Sending kids to the public library is harder on them and their parents.

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We applaud Mayor-Elect Jim Kenney’s statement: “The bigotry that desecrated Al-Aqsa mosque this week has no place in Philadelphia. The City of Brotherly Love and Sisterly Affection has a long history of coming together in the face of challenge. We cannot allow hate to divide us now, in the face of unprecedented difficulties. I ask all Philadelphians to join me in rejecting this despicable act and supporting our Muslim neighbors.”

This reminds us of the same type of bigotry that early Catholic Churches received in this city. Cannon fire was leveled at St. Philip Neri Catholic Church at 2nd & Christian Streets by troops attempting to wreak havoc.

Earlier, Old St. Joseph’s Church at 4th &Willow was designed to hide it from public view and spare it from vandalism.

Al-Aqsa has now joined that list of desecrated houses of worship. In this case, a severed pig’s head was placed outside the mosque, one of the most prominent of a score of mosques in this city.

We laud Kenney for voicing his concern and calling for support of this mosque, which was established by the AlAqsa Islamic Society in 1989 to maintain the Islamic identity and to protect and sustain the Islamic Community in Philadelphia. The task has fulfilled through many services this society offers to the Muslim and Arab communities in the Greater Philadelphia area.

Housed in a former furniture warehouse at 1501 Germantown Avenue, Al-Aqsa encompasses a mosque and cultural center for the neighborhood’s close-knit Palestinian community and other Arab Muslims in the area. Since its founding, Al-Aqsa has grown beyond the mosque to include a grocery and an elementary and high school that provides Islamic studies and Arabic language lessons.

After Sep. 11, 2001, the mosque’s leaders and members have sought to raise awareness and tolerance of Philadelphia’s Arab Muslim community to counter the growth of anti-Muslim sentiment. By reaching out to their non-Arab neighbors, Al-Aqsa has become a welcome hub of community activity in this transitional neighborhood.

Muslim Americans have made Philadelphia their home for over a century. Lebanese merchants began to settle in South Philadelphia, creating a Christian Arab community around St. Maron’s Church at 10th & Ellsworth Streets.

More-recent immigration has come from all over the Arab world, with origins as diverse as Palestine, Iraq, Syria and Morocco. Palestinian immigration began in the 1950s and 1960s.

The disparate groups overcame their initial wariness to make the Al-Aqsa Islamic Society building into a living symbol of interfaith community and cooperation, humanizing the Muslim community and forging lasting relationships in the process.

We need to join in the fight against religious prejudice as we have united in the long fight against racial prejudice. Let your Muslim neighbors know they have your support.

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American Legion Awards Members (Cont. From Page 5) The Pennsylvania Society Dinner has been held annually in New York City since 1899 and is an event that brings the Commonwealth’s best and brightest together by invitation only to dine and discuss policy and the future of Pennsylvania.

The Pattison Leader Ball is intentionally held on the same date to bring the next generation of civically minded and politically motivated individuals of Philadelphia together for an evening of networking, dancing, and discussion on all things policy and politics regarding Pennsylvania’s future.

Named after the two youngest Governors in the state’s history, Robert E. Pattison (1883-1887) and George M. Leader (1955-1959), the Pattison Leader Ball draws inspiration from these two men who, at an early age, decided that they wanted to make a dif-

BENJAMIN Franklin Post 405 American Legion awards certificates of merit to Capt. Patricia James Booker of Civil Air Patrol, and to Kerry Bryan for her work as a noted historian.

Post Commander Jon Peterson made presentation along with Vice Commander Andy Waskie.

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ference in Pennsylvania and had the wherewithal to go out and do it. It is in that spirit that the PLB encourages the next generation of decision-makers to meet and engage in discussion in an environment of equality and open-minded debate.

For the first year, USA250, a nonprofit planning America’s 250th birthday in 2026 to be hosted in Philadelphia, is serving as the title sponsor for the Pattison Leader Ball. With 10 years to go until the cele-

bration of America’s 250th, USA250 understands the importance of engaging the next generation of leaders today in order to build support and engagement early on. For this reason, the partnership between the two organizations was a natural fit.

The Pattison Leader Ball was founded by Kellan White, Nicole Allen White, and the owners of IAMBrand, Scott Grossman and Jenna Silverman, a Philadelphia-based hos-

pitality company that seeks to connect the hospitality industry to business and political clients.

The Pattison Leader Ball is black-tie optional. Tickets are $65, which includes heavy hors d’oeuvres and an open bar. A portion of the proceeds benefit the Monkey & the Elephant, an organization that helps former foster youth navigate the transition to adulthood.

Tickets can be purchased at www.pattisonleader.com. For more information please contact Nicole Allen White at nicole.allen32@gmail.com.

Partisanship Plagues Decisions Around Kane Gov. Tom Wolf is unsure of what he can do if Senate votes to remove Attorney General Kathleen Kane. The Democratic Governor understands much of the smoke and flames around Kane are fanned by partisan politics, led by leaders in the Republicancontrolled Senate.

“I will do my best to implement ... what I’m supposed to be doing under the provision of the constitution,” he

Councilwoman Cindy Bass Toys For Tots Night

COUNCILWOMAN Cindy Bass held her 4th annual Party with A Purpose collecting toys to distribute to needy families over holidays. Helping her with collection were 13th Ward Democrat Committee persons Gene Kennedy (13/17); Mike Pender (13/22), and Big Sammy Hodge (13/17).

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has told reporters. “I’m grappling with it the same as the Senate is right now. This is new territory.”

A little-known state constitutional provision says certain elected civil officers “shall be removed by the Governor for reasonable cause, after due notice and full hearing, on the address of two-thirds of the Senate.” The special Senate committee voted 5-2, along party lines, recommending the full Senate consider the direct-

removal process against Kane.

It was described as “the process that starts the process.”

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As part of Gov. Wolf’s GO-TIME initiative, PennDOT is now relying on a new monitoring system to check wait times at driver-license centers and take immediate steps to make improvements for customers.

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Toys For Tots Draws Crowd

LOCAL 98 Toys for Tots Event draws record crowd to McFadden’s at Phillies Stadium, bringing with them, as admission, many new toys for distribution by union at Christmas for needy kids. Attendees included Marita Crawford, Local 98; Brian Eddis, campaign director for Justice-Elect Dougherty; Commissioner-Elect Lisa Deeley; Santa; Councilman Robert Henon; Jim Jenkins; and Jim Reed, Local 98.

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IN ONE of his last days as mayor ending an eight year reign, Mayor Michael Nutter helped commemorate the 13th Amendment on its 150th ratification anniversary. With him are Vince Stango, National Constitution Center COO; Patricia Wilson Aden, African American Museum president and CEO; and Cynthia MacLeod, National Park Service Superintendent. Historic document is on display through end of December at National Constitution CenPhoto by Jeff Fusco Photography ter.

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State Rep. W. Curtis Thomas (D-N. Phila.) has explained why he voted against a bill that would have eliminated the Philadelphia Traffic Court.

The bill, SB 283, passed the House on Thursday 190-1, with Thomas casting the only negative vote.

“I am saddened that the members of the House feel that the problems that existed at the court require it to be eliminated,” Thomas said. “When there is a problem with something in your house, you don’t blow up the entire house.”

Thomas cited the current problems plaguing the Pennsylvania Supreme Court and the “Cash for Kids” scandal with the Luzerne County courts, noting that no one is suggesting eliminating those courts.

Eliminating the Philadelphia Traffic Court would be a disaster for a number of reasons, Thomas said, including: The court is the only place where installment payment plans, impoundment and warrant hearings are held in a non-congested and clean envi-

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ronment; electronic citation processing in the court revolutionized case-flow management.

The system us non-transferable to another system without significant cost to taxpayers. The court has served as a major independent source of revenue for the 1st Judicial Dist., Philadelphia County and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, totaling over $22 million in 2011.”

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(Cont. From Page 8) “This new system is a great example of innovation in state government,” the Governor said. “Something as simple as a software upgrade can not only improve the customer experience, but help agencies such as PennDOT operate more efficiently and transparently.”

Through the deployment of a software upgrade called ‘Orchestra,’ driver- and vehicleservice managers can monitor wait times at 27 driver-license centers around the state in real time and deploy additional resources in response,” PennDOT Secretary Leslie S. Richards said.

“We at PennDOT know that people rely on us for critical transportation services and one of the most important is driver and vehicle services,” Richards said. “When people come to us, they want a quick, no-hassle experience.

This new system to monitor wait times is one way we are working to deliver that kind of quality service.”

All well and good! But if Gov. Wolf is smart, and we think he is, every center should support, this effort was made possible by his initiative and not PennDOT’s. Four years goes by quickly.

Through the Governor’s Office of Transformation, Innovation, Management & Ef-

ficiency (GO-TIME), state agencies are working to increase efficiency, improve service, and generate savings through inter-agency collaboration, external partnerships, and citizen engagement. These efforts are expected to generate up to $150 million in savings in the current fiscal year.

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Last week radical Muslim terrorism struck the US again.

An American citizen, SYED RIZWAN FAROOK, and his recently arrived Pakistani wife, TASHFEEN MALIK, killed 14 and wounded 21 at a holiday party in a San Bernardino government office that worked with the disabled. Initially the FBI was not sure if this was a work-related attack (as the husband worked there), a terrorist act or a combination of the two. The attackers were killed by police hours later. A search of their home revealed a stockpile of guns and ammunitions as well as a treasure trove of pipe bomb materials. Oddly, the couple have a 6-month-old child and the husband’s mother lived with them.

Based on the couple’s huge arsenal, combined with revelations the wife praised ISIS on Facebook the day of the attack and that she attended a radical Muslim school in Pakistan, the FBI has concluded that they were terrorists (although the choice to attack acquaintances does suggest there may have some personal issues). However, they may have selected the party because they had detailed knowledge of the building and the event. The people they killed actually had a baby shower for the wife. One of victims was from York County, Pa. In the aftermath of the attack, both sides of the aisle behaved in ways that do not cry out leadership. President Obama’s address on the attack on Sunday was intended to reassure a frightened nation – it did not. He had no new ideas except to do better background checks on immigrants (Cont. Page 23)

You know, were it not for the fact some jackass felt the burning need to throw a bloodied pig’s head in front of the Al-Aqsa Islamic Society on Germantown Avenue on Sunday night, I might have forgotten this is Pennsylvania Society weekend.

But he did. So I spent a portion of my Tuesday being reminded about this annual event in which the Commonwealth’s political bigwigs spend millions of dollars – dollars the Commonwealth itself could really use – to go to New York and get wined and dined by lobbyists and fellow bigwigs in the name of celebrating Pennsylvania.

(Yeah, I know. Been writing about it for years. Still makes no darn sense.)

Now, those of you who are longtime readers of Out and About know I look at the Pennsylvania Society powwow the same way that Philadelphia Eagles fans look at the annual Dallas Cowboys/Washington “Name That’s Actually A Racial Slur Against Native Americans” game: someone’s gotta win it, but if both teams were swallowed whole by the earth, that would be preferable.

But this year’s Pennsylvania Society, which is already a bad idea, is going to be even worse.

Why? Because among the guests of honor at a Pennsylvania Republican Party luncheon will be a man whose picture is probably hanging on the wall of the jackass that threw the bloodied pig’s head in front the Al-Aqsa Islamic Society.

Yep, you guessed it. Donald Trump.

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Yo! Here we go again with this sent to me by a California resident. He says that this is not to be outdone by all the redneck, hillbilly, and Texan jokes; somebody had to come up with this, and you he had to be from California.

1. Your coworker has eight body piercings and none are visible.

2. You make over $300,000 a year and still can’t afford a house.

3. You take a bus and are shocked at two people carrying on a conversation in English.

4. Your child’s 3rd-grade teacher has purple hair, a nose ring, and is named Flower.

5. You can’t remember – is pot illegal?

6. You’ve been to a baby shower that has two mothers and a sperm donor.

7. You have a very strong opinion about where your coffee beans are grown, and you can taste the difference between Sumatran and Ethiopian blends available at the coffee shop.

8. You can’t remember – is pot illegal?

9. A really great parking space can totally move you to tears.

10. Gas costs at least $1.00 per gallon more than anywhere else in the US. 11. Your Governor’s name is Moonbeam 12. Your car insurance costs as much as your house payment.

13. You can’t remember – is pot illegal?

14. It’s barely sprinkling rain and there’s a report on every news station: “Storm Watch.”

15. Or it is barely sprinkling rain outside, so you leave for work an hour early to avoid all the weather-related accidents.

16. Pass an elementary-school playground and see all the children are busy on their smartphones.

17. HEY!!!! Is pot illegal????

18. Both you and your dog have therapists, psychics, personal trainers and cosmetic surgeons.

19. The Terminator was our Governor.

20. If you drive illegally, they want to take your driver’s license. If you’re here illegally, they want to give you one.

SO THE PAPAL VISIT is going to cost us $8M. The Mayor’s explanation of what he originally SAID HE SAID reminds me of the press conference with the Governor of Texas in the movie The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas. That Governor, played by Charles Durning, had reporters uncertain as to what he actually said in answer to them.... Traffic Court Judge Michael SULLIVAN pled guilty to paying tavern workers under the table. Such a petty charge after the Feds were unable to get a guilty verdict in the Traffic Court case. They might have been ticked off, to pursue this new tack? Do they hold a long grudge? Look what happened to Sen. FUMO. After his conviction was overturned, they waited for years to get him back in the courthouse. It is the unelected nullifying our vote for THE ELECTED. I am ELATED that Kathleen KANE appointed an independent counsel to investigate PORNGATE. It is what former US Attorney Peter VIARA called for in a letter to the editor recently.... The judge in the State Rep. Louise BISHOP trial has ordered Frank Fina to testify on the race issue during the lawmaker sting. The ADA assigned to the matter was determining whether to challenge the jurist’s ruling. Why challenge it? The judge has RULED. So just comply.

Defense counsel may call ALI to the stand. Rumors have it Fina and Ali have hired the same lawyer (?). Could that be problematic? Former State Rep. Bill DeWeese’s call for EQUITY and Fina’s remarks sound reasonable.

Meanwhile, the city Americans for Democratic Action (Cont. Page 26)

The Brehon Law Society had its quarterly meeting in Center City recently. Among the Irish big shots in attendance were GEORGE CHARLES CUNNINGHAM, JUDGES JIMMY LYNN and GENE MAIER, and retired JUDGE FAYE STACK. Other Irish lawyers were TOM ZALESKI, JESSICA CONNELLY, MIKE ROWLEY and law student TOM NARDI. GOV TOM WOLF’S now officially on the record indicating Supreme Court JUSTICE MIKE EAKIN should resign. He has also stated KATHLEEN KANE should resign.

Who would fill the vacancies created by such resignations? In order for The Supreme Court spot to be filled, a bipartisan deal is usually required and a key part of the deal likely consists of the holder of the vacancy being temporary. This means they would serve out the term but would not run again.

STATE SEN. DOMINIC PILEGGI was ousted last year from his Majority Leader position in the Senate. He chose to move on rather than remain in the toxic environment and run for Common Pleas Court. He was elected comfortably but has not yet been sworn in as a judge.

It might be a nice résumé-builder for him to serve as an interim Supreme Court Justice, with an eye toward someday being appointed to the US Supreme Court. Would his old knifeinserters be willing to truly put the past behind them? It would probably be smart Republican politics; but recently that has seemed an oxymoron.

As for any potential vacancy for Attorney General, an even more-complicated picture emerges. The ever-ambitious Montgomery County COMMISSIONER JOSH SHAPIRO has set his sights on that job. But his plans are to run in the 2016 election. He has been endeavoring to assemble a tough-oncrime résumé. Gov. Wolf appointed him chairman of the Commission on Crime & Delinquency.

Would there ever be a scenario where Commissioner Shapiro could be appointed Attorney General and then run as the incumbent? It’s a crazy year for politics, so who knows?

The annual CORA child-services event at the Union League drew the likes of JIM HARRON, TERRY DEVLIN, TONY CHUNG, former Speaker of the House AND CITY COUNCILMAN DENNY O’BRIEN, and Judge Faye Stack. The event was well attended and a lot of money was raised for programs that help children and families. CORA has been a key social-service provider for over 30 years.

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McGinty Scores Big Philly Endorsements In City Hall An imposing rack of Philadelphia City elected officials gave their blessing to the US Senate campaign of Katie McGinty this week.

Mayor Michael Nutter emceed the press conference in the Mayor’s Reception Room of City Hall. Speaking as Democratic Leader of the 52nd Ward, he assured McGinty of “100% support” in his ward.

His sentiment was echoed by 3rd Dist. Councilwoman Jannie

Blackwell, who reported the Philadelphia Black Ward Leaders unanimously endorsed McGinty on Saturday.

Council President Darrell Clarke praised McGinty as “a person who grew up in the neighborhood” and would work in Washington to “stop attacks on poor people, working people and education.” McGinty grew up in Northeast Philadelphia, the daughter of a police officer and a restaurant hostess.

Controller Alan Butkovitz hailed McGinty’s 25-year leadership on climate-change issues. He called her “one of those rare people in public life who knows how to reach out to others and get things done.”

Councilwoman at Large Blondell Reynolds Brown said McGinty was “a competent, devoted candidate with a rich record of service.” Noting Pennsylvania ranks 39th among states in the percentage

of woman elected officials, Reynolds Brown is looking forward “to elect two women in 2016: Katie McGinty to the Senate and Hillary Clinton to the White House.”

Councilman at Large Bill Greenlee predicted Democratic City Committee would eventually endorse McGinty as well.

McGinty said she was excited to see her home town brimming with new economic life and growth. “But the city

also sees too many families working hard but caught in the grip of poverty. They need a hand up, not a handout.” She vowed to lead the fight in Washington for decent wages and affordable health care. She ripped into incumbent Sen. Pat Toomey (R-Pa.) for opposing efforts to relieve “crushing student debt.”

Afterthe press conference, four other Councilk Members signed onto this endorsement:

Cindy Bass, Bobby Henonb, Curtis Jones, Jr. and mark Squilla.

The odds are high McGinty will enter the winter season of the primary campaign with a virtual lock on party-organizational support in the state’s powerhouse of Democratic votes.

This poses interesting challenges for her opponents, former Congressman JHoe Sestak and Braddock Mayor John Fetterman. What angles can they use to tap votes in Philadelphia?

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Will Republican conservatives give battle to the State Republican Party’s likely candidate?

PRESIDENT Gary Masino announcing names of raffle winners with assistant, Gionna Silcox, daughter of Local 19 member B.J. Silcox, at annual Christmas Party held at its Catering Hall.

LOCAL 19 officers selling popular Christmas Raffle Tickets.

Who can say no to, from left, Gary Cooper, Howard VanBuren, Charlie Burkert and Michael Ford?

Katie McGinty’s Campaign Developing Some Controversy Pennsylvania US Senate candidate Katie McGinty had to file a correction to her personal financial disclosure form– even after receiving a 90-day extension – amid questions from the press about what appeared to be simultaneous positions on the Board of Directors of energy company Iberdrola Networks and as chief of staff to Gov. Tom Wolf.

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SANTA CLAUS and his elf helpers, the Vishio sisters, Gianna and Katharine, daughters of Local 19 KAREN Masino, wife of President member Tony Vishio feeling festive Gary Masino, shows off one of wax hands from her children. for the season.

SHEET METAL Workers Local 19 hosted its annual gala bringing many rank and file together to mark the Christmas season. Here, Judy Braker, wife of Local 19 BA Fred Braker, measures girth of Tony Iannucci, Local 19 business agent, as Gary Cooper, Local 19 busdiness agent, looks on.

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(Cont. From Page 9) -ing over $22 million in 2011. Residents in Pennsylvania, and especially Philadelphia, would no longer have access to the community court provided for in the s=State Constitution.

Philadelphians, unlike other Pennsylvanians, would not have access to a process where traffic matters can be disposed without a regular court; and it is the only court in Philadelphia that deals with traffic citations. In 2011, the court disposed of 202,788 traffic citations; which would be turned over to the already overburdened Municipal Court.

The Municipal Court is already overburdened with its own cases,” Thomas said. “The bill did not include any funding to accommodate the transfer of the over 200,000 additional cases the Traffic Court handles annually.”

Thomas also questioned why a Senator from Delaware County sponsored the bill to get rid of the Traffic Court in Philadelphia.

Thomas noted that under state law, the elimination of Traffic Court must be approved by Pennsylvania voters in a statewide referendum. He urged Philadelphia residents to contact his office with their concerns about the bill and to make their voices heard during the primary election in April.

State Rep. Todd Stephens (R-Montgomery) has received the backing of State Sen. Scott Wagner (R-York), a wealthy and active backer of conservative candidates. Stephens can now boast an endorsement of the Pennsylvania Manufacturers Association which means, according to PMA President Dave Taylor, Stephens also will receive political and financial support of Fred Anton III, another donor of conservative causes who is credited with building up the conservative movement in Pennsylvania.

Stephens’ opponent, State Sen. John Rafferty (R-Montgomery), has the support of Bob Asher, the State GOP’s top moneyman and Republican National Committeeman, as well as law-enforcement groups like the FOP and State Troopers Association. Wagner has butted heads with Rafferty in the past, publicly declaring Rafferty squishy on key labor issues like so-called paycheck protection and liquor privatization. The PMA also highlighted Stephens’ commitment to “restoring balance to our courts by ending lawsuit abuse,” as well as his support of bills opposed by organized labor.

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Galdo’s Christmas Party Rocks For Tots

by Maria Merlino The South Philadelphia Business Association held its annual Toys for Tots Christmas party at Galdo’s Catering & Entertainment Complex on Tuesday, Dec. 8.

The well-dressed crowd brought in toys galore to the point of overflowing the large cardboard boxes.

“No child should walk up

on Christmas Day without a new toy,” said President Jackie Fitzpatick, who is a VP at Conestoga Bank. “This is as much fun for us as it is to the children!”

Funeral Dir. Mark Rago gave away gorgeous Norman Rockwell calendars for 2016.

Everyone had a great time and enjoyed the reason for the season.

THE TOYS JUST kept on coming! Members of S. Phila. Business Association show off cartons of toys gathered for the Marine Corps Toys for Tots Project. Here are members showing off bounty: Bill Ciampiti, Trantas, Vince DeFino, Esq., Vince Giusini Esq., caterer Lou Galdo, Southern School Counselor Pierre LaRocco, President Jackie Fitzpatrick, insurance agent Rosetta Conigliaro and Steve Cohen, DMD, MSD. Photo by Maria Merlino

FUNERAL DIR. Victor Baldi with his beautiful bride Linda, Police liaison Russell Shoemaker and Bill Maguire.

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STORMWATER PIONEER 2015 winner, Gina Rucci, co-owner of Popi’s Restaurant, gives Lou Galdo a holiday hug at S. Phila.

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Labors Union…Building it right for a better and stronger community And promoting renaissance of North Broad St. Laborers’ District Council of the Metropolitan Area of Philadelphia and vicinity is comprised of four unions:

Mayor-Elect Jim Kenney joined Mayors-Elect from across the nation at the Harvard Institute of Politics’ Seminar on Transition & Leadership for Newly Elected Mayors and will return from there tomorrow.

It’s a good move, since every two years the IOP hosts the country’s preeminent �educational and preparatory program for new US Mayors at the John F. Kennedy School of Government.

The program, co-sponsored by the US Conference of Mayors, has hosted hundreds of current and former Mayors since its inception in 1975.

The Institute primarily invites newly-elected Mayors from cities with populations over 75,000.

“As part of the transition process, my team and I have considered policies and management tactics from urban areas all over the country,” said Kenney. “This conference presents a unique opportunity to hear directly from our nation’s top experts and other Mayors on their experiences. I am honored to be included in a valuable tradition which has brought together

Local 332, Samuel Staten, Jr., Vincent Primavera, Jr. Business Manager/Co-Chairman L.E.C.E.T. Co-Chairman Local 135, Daniel L. Woodall, Jr., Damian Lavelle Business Manager L.E.C.E.T. Management Trustee Local 413, James Harper, Jr., Fred Chiarlanza Business Manager L.E.C.E.T. Management Trustee Local 57, Walt Higgins Harry Hopkins Business Manager L.E.C.E.T. Management Trustee Laborers District Council, Ryan N. Boyer, Business Manager.

Laborers’ District Council promotes a safe work environment, jobs completed on time and on budget, and represents union members, who are well trained, productive, professional, and take pride in their work. Union labor…building better and safer communities in Philadelphia, Bucks, Chester, Delaware, and Montgomery Counties.

This ad is presented by LECET The Laborers Employers Cooperation and Education Trust 665 N. Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19123 Telephone: 215-922-6139 Fax: 215-922-6109 Web: www.ldc-phila-vic.org Juan F. Ramos Administrator

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COUNCILMAN Kenyatta Johnson hosted Fish Fry located at 2200 Café Club at 22nd and Wharton Streets. Enjoying culinary event were State Rep. Joanna McClinton, Councilwoman Cindy Bass and Councilman-Elect Allan Domb. new Mayors and urban policy fortunate to have strong leadexperts for more than four ership from State Sen. Pat Vance and she leaves big decades.”

Kenney and his staff also shoes to fill. I am running to traveled to Pittsburgh, Boston continue her legacy of strong and New York over the sum- Republican leadership and mer to speak with Mayors and promise to fight for lower their staffs about various pol- taxes, search for ways to inicy initiatives and transition crease efficiency in government and will champion strategies. support and reform of the edJon Ritchie Seeks ucation system in our state.”

31st Senate Dist. Bid Ritchie played fullback in Former NFL football the NFL with the Oakland player, and professional Raiders and the Philadelphia broadcaster Jon Ritchie an- Eagles from 1998-2004. In nounced his candidacy for Jon’s final season with the Pennsylvania State Senate in Raiders, he started in Super the 31st Dist.

Bowl XXXVII. Jon Ritchie The Cumberland County currently works as an on-air resident said, “I am proud to analyst for NBC Network and announce my candidacy for DirecTV, appearing weekly State Senate because I want to on NBCSN’s “Fantasy Footgive back to the community ball Live” and DirecTV’s that has been so good to me. Fantasy Zone Channel on The 31st Senate Dist. has been Sundays.

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(Cont. From Page 19) McGinty’s corrected form raises more questions than it answers about her ties to Iberdrola and potential conflicts of interest. The updated report revealed McGinty resigned from the wind-energy and natural-gas company Jan. 18, two days before joining the State payroll as Wolf’s top aide, said McGinty spokeswoman Sabrina Singh.

McGinty has come under fire for taking lucrative roles at energy companies after serving as Gov. Ed Rendell’s top official overseeing the energy industry.

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(Cont. From Page 10) In case you haven’t been paying attention to the ongoing telenovela Trump has evolved into, when our presidential candidate/loudmouthed businessman with the bad hair weave last took the stage, he was calling for Muslims to be stopped at the door when they want to enter this country.

This was after The Donald called for a Muslim registry and for mosques to be closed down.

A lot of people tend to ignore everything about the Bill of Rights except the 2nd Amendment. While this misinterpreted-to-the-point-of-ridiculousness piece of the Constitution gets a lot of attention, the amendment above it -the one that covers stuff like, well, this column -- also covers religious freedom.

Because the 1st Amendment sayss you can worship anything from Jesus to the Flying Spaghetti Monster in this country, saying Muslims can’t practice their religion because some people twisted it to suit their nonsense is unconstitutional.

That would be like saying, thanks to folks like the man who shot up the Planned Parenthood clinic in Colorado in the name of Christianity, that particular religion should be banned.

I know there’s absolutely no chance of his being pulled from the dais of the Pennsylvania Society event he’s keynoting.

Also, and let’s be honest here, while Trump may be saying this stuff the most virulently, he’s not the only Republican calling for such things as Muslim bans and the registration of mosques.

So my guess is one of two things is going to happen at this fundraiser.

People will sit there and listen as a person who will still have his millions to cling to afterward leads them on a path that puts them one step closer to being the modern-day Whigs.

Or common sense will prevail.

Surprise me, Pennsylvania Republicans. Go with number two.

Other speakers included our 2015 candidate for Register of Wills ROSS FEINBERG and RCC ASSISTANT EXEC. DIR. ANNIE HAVEY. Attendees included 2015 candidate for City Council KEVIN STRICKLAND, 2016 State Representative candidate JIM PIO (Dist. 172), COMMITTEEMAN ROSS WOLFE, WARD CHAIRWOMAN ALDRIDK GESSA, as well as WARD LEADERS ADAM LANG, DAPHNE JENKINS and MATT WOLFE. Suggested Reading: Pennsylvania political junkies may want to read KARL ROVE’S The Triumph of William McKinley: Why the Election of

1896 Still Matters, which discusses at length the political power and chicanery of then Pennsylvania’s US SEN. MATTHEW QUAY. I also recommend The Sons

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California has some of the strictest gun-control laws in the US. Does he really believe terrorists would not be able to obtain guns illegally?

Obama ruled out any new large-scale military actions noting that he did not want to “occupy foreign” lands. Even the most hawkish people in Congress are not looking to “occupy” another country.

As usual, he endeavored not to use “radical” and “Islam” in the same sentence.

heard, the Koran still forbids the killing of innocent people.

I would be remiss if I did not talk about idiocy from Republicans. In particular, DONALD TRUMP suggested we prohibit all Muslims from entering the country except for returning citizens and resident aliens in our armed forces. Did the Donald not note Farook was an American citizen?

Republican City Committee held a Party Building Forum on Tuesday at the United Republican Club. The discussions focused on developing committeemen, social media and candidate recruitment.

WARD LEADER MICHAEL BRADLEY ran the event.

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HILLARY CLINTON was on a talk show this weekend and spoke once again at length about what to call the San Bernardino murders and other Muslim terrorists. A liberal news outlet criticized those who published pictures depicting Malik in a headscarf that did not cover her face. They claimed it was disrespectful because Malik’s brand of Islam called for her to cover her face except her eyes.

There were numerous pictures of her without her face covered. Did she not know these shots were being taken? What respect did she show for human life when she and her husband killed 14? Last I

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The multi-use trail component of the Delaware Avenue Extension is part of the Circuit, a network of hundreds of miles

of trails throughout a ninecounty region in Pennsylvania and South Jersey.

The first phase of the project is 0.6 miles of a two-mile road that will eventually extend from Lewis Street to the Frankford Boat Launch and connect to I-95. The second phase, set to begin in 2017 and be com-

pleted in 2018, will continue the extension of Delaware Avenue from north of Orthodox Street to Buckius Street.

Also in development is a new 10-acre riverfront park in Bridesburg. Final park designs will be presented at a public community meeting on Dec. 16.

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Phase 1 of the Delaware Avenue Extension, a new roadway and trail project built along the Delaware Riverfront Greenway in Northeast Philadelphia is now open.

The extension, connecting Port Richmond to Bridesburg, includes a 0.6-mile section of new roadway, a bridge over the Frankford Creek and a multiuse trail segment extending from Lewis Street to Orthodox Street. In addition to connecting the communities, the project provides a vital, direct route to and from I-95 for the industries situated north of Lewis Street, improving access for these waterfront businesses and relieving the Bridesburg community of large truck traffic on their neighborhood streets.

The federally funded project, which cost $14.5 million, began in March 2014 and was designed by Urban Engineers, Inc., with Buckley Co., Inc. performing the construction.

The extension cuts through former industrial-park areas and other space and includes two 15-foot-wide road lanes bordered by a six-foot-wide sidewalk on the west side and a 10-foot to 12-foot-wide, multiuse asphalt trail on the east side. The project also includes significant new landscaping; storm-water inlets and pipes; street lights; and a new 160foot-wide long bridge over Frankford Creek.

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IN RE: Adoption of a minor female child (Baby Girl B)(DOB: 12/16/2014), No. 2015-A0213 in the Montgomery County Court of Common Pleas, Orphans’ Court Division.

To: Unknown Birthfather / “Malik”: A Petition has been filed asking the Court to put an end to all rights you may have to your child, a female child born 12/16/2014 in Philadelphia, PA. The Court has set a hearing to consider ending rights to your child. The hearing will be held before Hon. Stanley J. Ott, Montgomery County Orphans’ Court, Ctrm 14, located at One Montgomery Plaza, 4th Floor, 425 Swede Street, Norristown, PA 19401 on December 17, 2015 at 9:30 a.m. Your presence is required at the hearing.

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GREATER Phila. Chamber of Commerce hosted “Roadmap for Growth”, featuring Mayor-Elect Jim Kenney, at National Constitution Center. Seen here after Kenney’s address are, from left, Rob Wonderling, Chamber of Commerce CEO; Kenney; Denis O’Brien, PECO CEO; and Harold T. Epps, incoming City Commerce DirecMAYOR-ELECT Jim Kenney thanks David L. Cohen, executive VP Photo by Bonnie Squires of Comcast, for introduction Cohen gave him at seminar. Rob Won- tor. derling, Chamber CEO, is in background. Kenney also said he was troubled by anti-Muslim sentiment expressed in some quarters.

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In The Court of Common Pleas Phila. County Civil Action – Law No. 150902859 Notice of Action in Mortgage Foreclosure Nationstar Mortgage LLC, Plaintiff vs. The Unknown Heirs of John H. Artis, Jr., Deceased, John Artis, III, Solely in His Capacity as Heir of John H. Artis, Jr., Deceased & Timothy Artis, Solely in His Capacity as Heir of John H. Artis, Jr., Deceased, Mortgagor and Real Owner, Defendants To: The Unknown Heirs of John H. Artis, Jr., Deceased & Timothy Artis, Solely in His Capacity as Heir of John H. Artis, Jr., Deceased, Mortgagor and Real Owner, Defendant(s), whose last known address is 1106 West Master Street, Philadelphia, PA 19122.

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, 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. 150902859, wherein Plaintiff seeks to foreclose on the mortgage secured on your property located, 1106 West Master Street, Philadelphia, PA 19122 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 Assoc., 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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the 36th Ward Democrats. Perfect peace, Kev. State Rep. Vanessa BROWN lost her mother at age 102. Joe DeFELICE, GOP Power, also lost his grandmom at an advanced age…. Michael GUINAN is the new Political Director of Local 19 Sheet Metal Workers. He will be an asset to President Gary MASINO! John GRADY, President of Philadelphia Industrial Development Corp., and lovely wife Megan Donnelly Grady celebrated 20 years of marriage.

They look so youthful. Maybe they meant 10 years (?)...Welcome to the world to Luke Ryan MULVEY in the Northeast.

Luke came in at a hefty 9+ lb.

Councilwoman Jannie BLACKWELL will feed thousands of homeless on the 16th.

Her long days of helping the unfortunate make her a Councilwoman for the 99%. She is a one-person Dept. of Human Services!... An editorial called the 7th Congressional Dist. “absurdly gerrymandered.”

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Lovely and caring Bernice HILL is now assisting residents in State Sen. TARTAGLIONE’S office.

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BUDGET B-040 C [R] of 2014/15 General Contract Plaza Deck and Fire Tower Reconstruction and Façade Restoration

Richmond ES $1,283,606.00 2942 Belgrade Street

FEE $25.00

*A pre-bid conference and site tour will be held at the project location, on Thursday, December 10, 2015 at 9:00 a.m.

Specifications and/or plans and contract documents may be examined and copies thereof obtained from the School Reform Commission, 440 North Broad Street, 3rd floor, Philadelphia, PA 19130.

Information as to contract documents, etc., may be obtained at the above address, or telephone 215-400-4730. Make checks payable to the School District of Philadelphia.

The Office of Capital Programs reserves the right to reject any and all bids and make the awards to the best interests of the School District of Philadelphia.

THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA Sealed proposals will be received by the Office of Capital Programs at the School Administration Building located at 440 North Broad St., 3rd Floor, Suite 371, Office of Capital Programs, Philadelphia, PA 19130-4015, until 2:00 P.M., on Tuesday, January 12, 2015. A non-refundable fee for each set of bid documents is as scheduled. The School District will only accept bids from companies that have been placed on its current Pre Qualified Contractors List as shown at philasd.org/capitalbids. All School District Project require MBE/WBE participation as shown in the specifications.

FEE BUDGET B-082 C of 2014/15 General Contract Samuel Gompers ES $1,765,224.00 $25.00 Roof Replacement and 2400 N. 57th St. Façade Restoration *A pre-bid conference and site tour will be held at the project location, on Thursday, December 17, 2015 at 10:00 a.m.

B-083 C of 2014/15 General Contract Samuel Gompers ES $1,854,349.00 $25.00 Window Replacement 2400 N. 57th St. *A pre-bid conference and site tour will be held at the project location, on Thursday, December 17, 2015 at 1:30 p.m.

Specifications and/or plans and contract documents may be examined and copies thereof obtained from the School Reform Commission, 440 North Broad Street, 3rd floor, Philadelphia, PA 19130.

Information as to contract documents, etc., may be obtained at the above address, or telephone 215-400-4730. Make checks payable to the School District of Philadelphia.

The Office of Capital Programs reserves the right to reject any and all bids and make the awards to the best interests of the School District of Philadelphia.

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Sealed proposals will be received by the Office of Capital Programs at the School Administration Building located at 440 North Broad St., 3rd Floor, Suite 371, Office of Capital Programs, Philadelphia, PA 19130-4015, until 2:00 P.M., on Tuesday, January 5, 2015. A non-refundable fee for each set of bid documents is as scheduled. The School District will only accept bids from companies that have been placed on its current Pre Qualified Contractors List as shown at philasd.org/capitalbids. All School District Project require MBE/WBE participation as shown in the specifications.

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