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by Cassie Hepler His face may seem familiar. And his style is pretty fresh for the Philly political scene.

Most recently spotted at A’s Diner in Manayunk at the Curtis Jones, Jr. holiday party gathering, we caught up with him for an interview to find out who this boxer with political pull really is and how he got his swinging nickname.

“It was originally given to me from the trainers in the gym because part of me was a boxer and the other part of me, rather my style, was a power puncher. As I developed as a fighter, the name just became more and more appropriate. I grew into it,” he said.

Originally from South Philly, he was born and raised there. And he keeps paying it forward by giving back to the community.

“I try to do something special a few times a year on a large scale for the kids. I was focused on the ‘ToyN-the-Hood” drive. It is a great project and I hope I touched a lot of lives and made a lot of kids smile over the holiday season. As a mentor and mo-

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Victor Café: Opera Lovers’ Food Joint SYLVESTER STALLONE was in town filming the new movie Creed last year. But he always finds time to dine at Victor Café and listen to beautiful opera.

SIMON “One Punch” Carr shakes hands with Commissioner Richard Ross and keeps appearing at Philly political events. tivational speaker, giving back is the most important part, next to just taking the time with them. I like to talk to them about things like bullying, the crime in their homes and their community, staying in school, basically

whatever direction they need. I am happy to help and give my life lesson as examples,” he said.

Life lessons he learned from boxing also correlates into everyday life.

“Discipline and how to channel my energy (good or bad) into a more positive situation. You have to be fully committed if you want to be a cham(Cont. Page 2)

By Maria Merlino There is an Italian herbal liquor called Strega, a pale yellow fluid packed with the essence of 70 herbs.

It’s used as a digestive meant for drinking after meals. It’s a rare find, as limoncello has become more popular.

After my recent meal at the Victor Café, I was offered a shot by Rick DiStefano. And just as popularity waxes and wanes, opera had a healthy run in the early part of the 20th century. There are reams of stories writ(Cont. Page 2)

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(Cont. From Page 1) ten about this place.

It’s almost 100 years old, “98 years old,” says DiStefano, 59.

“My grandfather, John DiStefano, opened the precursor of a record shop, DiStefano’s Gramophone Shop 1918. The Italian neighborhood was so ready for the music! Opera was the rage.

The crowd he got here would drink espresso, indulge in spumoni and listen to all the popular arias and symphonies of the day. He loved classical music and opera. You have to realize that Philadelphia, not New York, was the place to be for an aspiring singer. We had the oldest opera house in the country. All the big stars came here.”

At the time, John DiStefano was one of the first A-and-R men for RCA Victor.

“He was well respected for

THE ORIGINAL Victor Café - a record store! ,,,his opinions. He would arrange auditions and recordings for the up and coming talent that passed through his store. He took Alfred Cocozza to see the executives there.

And Mario Lanza was born.”

“The walls of the restaurant are chock full of the countless photographs and memorabilia

collected through the years.

It’s so much fun to recognize famous singers. We’ve got thousands of 78s and other recordings,” said Rick DiStefano. “I actually submitted a grant proposal for the Smithsonian. With the money, I wanted to transfer the music with modern technology and

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(Cont. From Page 1) pion, maintaining focus whether it is through exercise or mental focus but that level of discipline is the biggest life lesson,” he said. “In boxing you have to be able to stick and move, you have to be able to adapt and role with the punches. Life isn't always fair or easy, so you have to know how to make the changes needed to achieve success. You have to be able to duck and roll with the punches.”

Being a Philebrity, building his brand, being an entrepreneur is taxing on Carr.

“My schedule is tight. But when I get the chance, I try to get some cardio in and strength training. It was different when I was boxing my focus was running every day, high intensity cardio, strength and conditioning, and of course flexibility. As a boxer, I could easily spend 24 hours in the gym, not to mention running twice a day.”

The 38-year-old has no plans to slow down.

“My goal is to touch and impact as many lives as possible. I want to inspire people through my story and comfort them through my message. I want people to understand that even in their darkest moment they aren’t alone. So if I can get my message out there, it could change the direction of someone’s life. I might even decide to get back in the ring, I sometimes feel like I want to put those gloves on one more time to set the example.... That you can do anything that you put your mind to. It is important to see that dreams can come true even now. I would also really like to have a boxing gym, of my own, to continue my legacy,” he said.

For someone with such a growing success, words of wisdom are always welcome.

“Never give up on your dreams and always believe in yourself even when no one else does.

Those two things are the most important components of success,” he said. “And shop now at http://punchlineclothing.weebly.com/.”

STAGED dining area for movie set of Rocky’s Creed film last year. then donate the records, but menu. I buy whole meat and was told they already are fish and butcher them. Our loaded with 78s. There are lots Pasta Rustica is our number-1 of collections of 78s in that are seller.” brought to me. Families have I must say it’s a huge meal elderly relatives that had them. of Sunday proportions in an They are not really sellable; oval platter of spaghetti, brahowever, I will archive them.” ciole, sweet sausage and a In 1933, after the repeal of good-sized meatball in red Prohibition, the economy was gravy. rough. John purchased a liAsking Rick to look into his cense to sell beer and wine. crystal ball, he sees “a bright He changed the name to the future for the Café,” he preVictor Café, “Music Lover’s dicts. “We want to put on opRendezvous”. Patrons would eras and give kids a start. get up and sing, play an instru- There is a great respect for ment or recite poetry. what my grandfather made, alIn the late ’70s. one of the ways a discovery of existence. waiters, who was an opera stu- I will do what I can to preserve dent, began to sing. it.”

In A Wonderful Life, little ZuZu tells her dad George Bailey that every time a bell rings, “an angel gets his wings.” But at the Victor P’unk Burger (1823 E. Café, every time a bell rings, a waiter sings!

Passyunk) celebrates its one Keeping it old-fashioned, year birthday this Friday, Feb. the Victor Café doesn’t rely on 12, by partnering with Sweet social media.

Box Cupcakes on a special Red “I think our customers ap- Velvet Raspberry Spodee Cake preciate the fact I don’t bump Shake. up the prices. Look, I buy Shakes will be free (with from the Pennsylvania State NO purchase required) from 5 store. We know how much a p.m. to 7 p.m. Shakes will also bottle of wine costs. We con- be for sale during the balance sistently offer a heckuva good of Valentine's Weekend.

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Congressman Brady’s resolution noted the significance of the landmark amendment that prohibits Federal and state governments from denying a citizen the right to vote based on the

ually increased.

Brady is the Ranking Member of the Committee on House Administration that has oversight of Federal elections. He emphasized, “As we head toward the 2016 presidential election and as we celebrate Black History Month, it is important that we are reminded that all Ameri-

Acosta Marks Black History Honoring Brig. Gen. Hamilton A resolution authored by State Rep. Leslie Acosta (DN. Phila.) and unanimously adopted by the Pennsylvania House of Representatives recognizes the service of Army Brig. Gen. Charles R. Hamilton during February 2016, which is Black History Month.

“Brig. Gen. Hamilton’s leadership and courage serve as great examples for us all,” Acosta said. “His outstanding service continues the longstanding tradition of African-

American contributions to our military. We should all be grateful for Brig.

Gen.Hamilton’s sacrifices and work, and it’s only right that we honor his accomplishments during Black History Month.”

Hamilton currently serves as commander of Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support at the Philadelphia Navy Yard. In this position, he oversees approximately 2,900 civilian and military personnel at a post that annually

provides about $13 billion in food, clothing, textiles, construction and engineering equipment, pharmaceuticals, and medical supplies to the U.S. military.

Acosta’s HR 641 notes Hamilton’s military career has included overseas assignments in Korea and Afghanistan. A 1988 graduate of Fort Hood’s Officer Candidate School as the Distinguished Military Graduate, he was commissioned a second lieutenant in the Quarter-

master Corps. Hamilton also served as executive officer to the Army Deputy Chief of Staff.

The list of awards Hamilton has garnered includes the Legion of Merit, Bronze Star Medal, Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Meritorious Service Medal, Joint Service Commendation Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal, Good Conduct Medal and Operation Enduring Freedom Campaign awards, among others.

cans are ensured the right to vote constitutionally. While we have made great progress in the nation regarding voting rights, without our due diligence some of our rights can be eroded.”

Brady received a positive response from fellow congresspersons he asked to sign on to the resolution. and he

says the response has been very good.

In conclusion, Brady said, “While we are in the midst of this intense and high stakes presidential election cycle we have to ensure that all American have the ability to exercise their right to vote and to fully participate in the electoral process.”

Mayor Kenney On Black History Month Mayor Jim Kenney issued the following statement to commemorate the start of his first Black History Month in office.

“The contributions of African Americans to the City of Philadelphia are deep, and they have provided us a strong founda-

tion for reaching the goals of freedom on which our nation was built. As we recognize the beginning of Black History Month, the City honors that foundation by working every day to build a more diverse and inclusive Philadelphia.”

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Congressman Bob Brady (D-Phila.) introduced early this month a resolution recognizing the significance of the 146th anniversary of the 15th Amendment during Black History Month.

citizen’s “race, color or previous condition of servitude”.

He said “It is crucial to highlight efforts trying to deny free election rights”.

As a result of judicial enforcement of the 15th Amendment grandfather clauses and white primaries were ended and Black voter registration in the south grad-

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Heard on the Hill And City Hall Sabatina Seeks Unclaimed Lottery Prizes For Schools State Sen. John Sabatina (D-Northeast) is introducing legislation to direct half of unclaimed lottery prizes in Pennsylvania toward struggling public schools.

“We have unacceptable and even dangerous conditions in many of our public schools,” Sabatina said. “Cuts in funding and the nation’s worst inequity of funding have put thousands of students and teachers in environments not conducive to learning. Any help we can give them needs to be given.”

Sabatina said his legislation will also shorten the amount of time lottery players will have to claim prizes, from one year to 120 days.

He cited the recent news from California that a record $64 million lottery prize went unclaimed and the money was used for public education.

California gives players only 180 days to claim prizes.

In Pennsylvania lottery players leave about $17 million per year go unclaimed and the money goes into the Lottery Fund.

Sabatina’s legislation would direct half of that to public schools.

The bill would shorten the date that sold lottery tickets go unclaimed. Currently winners have one year to claim their prize, this bill would shorten it to 120 days.

“The General Assembly has been unable or unwilling to adequately fund public schools,” Sabatina said. “That means we need to seek help for students in any way we can.”

Acosta Amendment Provides Competition For State Contracts The Pennsylvania House of Representatives has approved an amendment authored by State Rep. Leslie Acosta (DN. Phila.) designed to provide for more accountability and

transparency when awarding certain state contracts.

Acosta’s amendment to SB 316 would require state agencies to solicit at least three quotes in cases of emergency procurement where a threat to public health, welfare or safety exists.

“In cases of emergency, we must be sure that we’re providing the best service to citizens in a timely manner,” Acosta said. “That’s why it’s so important to open up the procurement process in Pennsylvania so that more businesses have the opportunity to compete. When we increase competition, we are likely to get better service. We all win.”

Acosta added she hoped changing the emergency procurement process to require a certain level of competition would restore public trust in state government.

“The public values openness and transparency in state government,” Acosta said.

“By being more upfront about the organizations the state is doing business with, I believe we can help rebuild any public trust that may have been lost in the past.”

SB 316 now awaits final consideration by the state House.

Rep. White’s Bill Improves Rail Safety Gets Support The Pennsylvania Professional Fire Fighters Association and the Sheet Metal, Air, Rail & Transportation Workers (SMART) have endorsed a proposal by State Rep. Martina White (R-Northeast) to require proper staffing on trains and light engines moving freight through Pennsylvania to reduce the risk of a train crash.

HB 1742 would require all trains and light engines be staffed with a crew of at least two individuals to reduce the risk of a derailment in our communities.

“With freight lines running

through Philadelphia, including our district, should a train carrying hazardous materials or crude oil derail so close to our schools, businesses and neighborhoods the results would be disastrous.”

“This is all about safety,” said White.

Paul Pokrowka, legislative director for SMART’s Transportation Division said, “This is a commonsense publicsafety bill.”

Pokrowka testified this week before the House Transportation Committee, led by Chairman John Taylor, which is considering White’s bill.

“With single-person operations the engineer is on his own,” Pokrowka said. “An engineer is a human being who invariably makes mistakes.

Existing railroad rules require that the conductor remind the engineer of all of the above and more. Going to a single-person operation eliminates all redundancy in the cab to assure rules compliance and the safe operation of the train.”

“When we eliminate the job of a conductor under the notion that automation can do the job, we are inviting a catastrophe,” White said.

More than 30 buildings in the town’s center were destroyed, and all but three of the 39 remaining downtown buildings were demolished due to petroleum contamination.

According to the Association of American Railroads, about 500,000 carloads of crude oil were transported nationally in 2014, up from about 9,800 in 2008. The same group reported that for the first three weeks of 2016 U.S. railroads reported a cumulative volume of 719,081 carloads.

Under White’s bill, any person who willfully violates this section may be guilty of a summary offense and would, upon conviction, be sentenced

PA GOP Celebrates BHM

Republican Party of Pennsylvania Chairman Rob Gleason released the following statement in celebration of Black History Month.

“Throughout this month, our Commonwealth and nation will celebrate the many achievements and accomplishments of the members of our Black community,” Gleason said. “Since our Party’s founding by aboli-

tionists, the Republican Party has continually fought to ensure freedom and opportunity for all. As Pennsylvanians, we are especially proud to serve as the home of so many inspiring landmarks in black history, and hope to serve as the home for many more in the future.

“As Chairman of the Republican Party of Pennsylvania, I want to personally wish all of

Pennsylvania’s Black communities a wonderful Black History Month.”

Pennsylvania GOP Deputy Chair Renee Amoore said, “Throughout the month of February, all Americans celebrate the great strides Black communities have made in America. The history of the Republican Party is a history of fighting for freedom and prosperity for all.”

National Constitution Center Admission Free This Monday

Celebrate African American History Month at the National Constitution Center all month long this February with family-friendly programs and activities, including arts and crafts, games, an Emancipation Proclamation Document Workshop, the interactive Breaking Barriers Show

and The Story of We the People, the Center’s main exhibit, which highlights key milestones in African-American history. Visitors to the Center in February will also be the first to see Headed to the White House, the Center’s newest feature exhibit that takes visitors from

the campaign trail to the Oval Office all in one visit, open Feb. 12 through Nov. 13.

Admission to the Center and the museum’s daily programming for African American History Month is free on Monday, Feb. 15, courtesy of TD Bank.

to pay fines for each violation.

will be at Taylor’s Port Richmond office at 2901 E. Thompson Street on Mar. 9, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Philadelphia are under the age of 25.

Philadelphia has one of the highest rates of youth firearm possession in the country.

The Commission on Youth Gun Violence will convene experts, community leaders, religious leaders, political leaders, and young people to determine concrete strategies to reduce youth gun violence in the city of Philadelphia, and make formal policy recommendations to City Council.

This legislation will place the formation of a Commission on Youth Gun Violence as a question on the November 2016 ballot for voter approval.

Taylor Hosts SEPTA Effort For Seniors Free Key Cards Seniors who wish to sign up for SEPTA’s Key Senior ID card will be able to apply for one and have their photos taken at the district office of Rep. John Taylor (R-Northeast).

“SEPTA is transitioning to a cashless SEPTA Key fare program,” Taylor said. “My office will be available to help seniors apply for a special card and have their photos taken without having to travel to a SEPTA sales location.”

A SEPTA representative

Councilman Johnson Seeks Youth Violence Commission 2nd Dist. Councilman Kenyatta Johnson has proposed an amendment to the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter to provide for the creation and appointment of a Commission on Youth Gun Violence.

Aggravated assaults with guns in Philadelphia in 2015 increased 11% over 2014, according to a Philadelphia Police Crime Report, and nearly half of gun violence victims in

On March 24th, 2016 We will be celebrating our 15th Public Servant of the Year!

City Council President

Darrell L. Clarke Public Servant of the Year 2016

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Woodson Made History Bb “Sister Tarpley”, NDG Religious Editor The 2016 theme of Black History Month is “Hallowed Grounds: Sites of African American Memories.”

Many great and useful inventions that are being used worldwide, and that are taken for granted were invented by Black people.

The “gamma-electric cell” phone was invented by a Black man, the car battery and open heart surgery to name a few essential things that are in use today.

The story of Carter God-

win Woodson, Father of Black History (December 1875 – April 1950) is a captivating and inspiration story in itself.

Dr. Woodson said, “Those who have no record of what their forebears have accomplished lose the inspiration which comes from the teaching of biography and history.”

When Dr. Woodson established Negro History week in 1926, he realized the importance of providing a theme to focus the attention of the public.

The intention has never

been to dictate or limit the exploration of the Black experience, but to bring to the public’s attention to important developments that merit emphasis.

He believed that Blacks should know their past in order to participate intelligently in the affairs in our country.

Dr. Woodson strongly believed that Black history – which others (even some Black people) have tried so diligently to erase – is a firm foundation for young Black people to build on in (Cont. Page 6)

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(Cont. From Page 5) order to become productive citizens of our society.

Prior to “Negro History WEEK,” Dr. Woodson and several of his friends established the Association for the Study of Negro Life and History. In the 1960s it was established as Black History MONTH. In 1912 Dr. Woodson, received his PhD in history from Harvard University.

He developed an important philosophy of history.

History, he insisted, was not the mere gathering of fact. The object of historical study is to arrive at a reasonable interpretation of the facts.

History is more than po-

litical and military records of people and nations. It must include some description of the social conditions of the period being studied.

Dr. Woodson often said that he hoped the time would come when Negro History Week would be unnecessary; when all Americans would willingly recognize the contributions of Black people as a legitimate and integral part of the history of this country.

His concept has given a profound sense of dignity to all Black people; and we must not forget it! Nor should we stop Black History Month.

Black History Month began as “Negro History

Week,” and was created in 1926 by Carter G. Woodson. It became a monthlong celebration in 1976.

The month of February was chosen to coincide with the birthdays of Frederick Douglass and Abraham Lincoln.

On Feb. 12, 2009, the NAACP marked its 100th anniversary. Spurred by growing racial violence in the early 20th century, and particularly by race riots in Springfield Illinois in 1908, a group of African American leaders joined together to form a new permanent civil rights organization, the National A s s o c i a t i o n (Cont. Page 7)

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(Cont. From 6) for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP).

February 12, 1909 was chosen because it was the centennial anniversary of

the birth of Abraham Lincoln.

Jack Johnson became the first African-American man to hold the World Heavyweight Champion

boxing title in 1908. He held on to the belt until 1915.

John Mercer Langston was the first Black man to (Cont. Page 24)

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Sheet Metal Workers Local 19 Is Proud To Salute Philadelphia African American Leaders

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OUR OPINION Who’s The Spoiled Brat?

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Governors are administrators. They are judged by their ability to get budgets passed, and on time. Voters cringe at each budget passage waiting to see how much of a hit their pockets will take.

We can say for Gov. Tom Wolf, he had the guts to lambast the Republican majority in the General Assembly for being “peevish.” He actually suggested they look for other jobs if they couldn’t pass his budgets.

Now we think he will pay the price, unless he can dig deep into just how much he can do on his own to make needed funding availability without a budget.

Until his speech berating the majority, a departure from the messages delivered by other Governors who found themselves in the same position as he is now, he drew a line in the sand and told the General Assembly membership to go pound sand.

Now he faces a rebellion from his own party members who have been staunchly loyal in the budget battle. There are Democrats who took umbrage at his budget castigations, though they were not those for which his words were aimed.

Unless he makes some major concessions, we see a budget being passed with Democrats supporting Republicans, with more walking-around money made available, and with a couple tax hikes of the membership’s choosing.

His veto will be irrelevant, since the sage leadership of both parties will have put together enough votes to render his veto useless.

Gov. Wolf may understand how to run businesses and do well as a CEO or boss. What he must understand is every Senator and Representative was, like him, elected by the people of their districts. It is to them they owe allegiance and it is to them they must answer, being more reachable than is he.

Now, Tom, it’s your turn to render a few apologies and make some smart concessions. The voters of this Commonwealth deserve more from you.

Letters • Letters • Letters Proxy War

VA Shenanigans Troubling

The story of Diana Rubens, the once-former and now-fu-

When we read stories of ridiculous relocation expenses and selfish scheming among the top brass, it makes their stories that much more tragic.

And when we discover these employees cannot be disciplined because of the lack of proper oversight by their superiors, it makes it nearly impossible to restore credibility with members of the armed forces.

Judge Boulden’s decision reads like a tragic comedy of errors that raises serious questions about the basic administration of the VA and its commitment to its mission, rather than to its employees.

And at the end of it all, taxpayers are footing the bill and veterans are suffering the consequences.

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Feb. 11- State Rep. Pam DeLissio hosts Town Hall Mtg. at Roxborough Mem. Hosp.

Wolcoff Aud., 5800 Ridge Ave., 7 p.m. Topic is safety on Henry Ave. State & City officials to attend. For info www.pahouse.com/DeLissio.

Feb. 11- Micah Mahjoubian hosts Democratic Presidential Debate Watching Party at John Anderson Apts., 251 S. 13th St., 7:30 p.m. Clinton campaign reps, petitions.

Feb. 12- Sid Booker hosts Reception for State Senate candidate Sharif Street at Stinger Lounge, 4600 N. Broad St., 6-8 p.m. Shrimp, music.

Tickets $25.

Feb. 13- 32nd Ward Democratic Committee hosts Peti-

US Senate panel. Activist rate $75; other rates $25-$225. No registration at gate! For info & to register http://keystoneprogresssummit.org/.

Feb. 20- State Rep. Joanna McClinton & State Sen. Anthony Williams host Expungement & Pardon Clinic at Cobbs Creek Br. Library, 5800 Cobbs Ck. Blvd., 10 a.m.-1 p.m. For info El Ali by Feb. 12 (215) 748-6712 or EAli@pahouse.net.

Feb. 23- GOP 56th Ward hosts Fundraiser at Red Rooster Inn, 7960 Dungan Rd., 710 p.m. Tickets $40. For info Mark Wuller (215) 589-3530.

Feb. 24- Omar Sabir launches Black Business Networking Series at Reef Restaurant, 605 S. 3rd St., 6-10 p.m. Remarks

by Remarks by Rahim IslamPhila. Community of Leaders; Ryan Boyer-LDC Business Mgr. & Chairman of Dela(Cont. Page 37)

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Your article “Pols on the Street” (Feb. 4) contained some serious factual errors in the section headed “Davidson Fares Well With Party Backing”.

State Rep. Margo Davidson in her quote claims our campaign had 16 proxies at the County Endorsement Convention. There were 16 proxies in total, 9 proxies from our campaign. Davidson tried to submit 8 but one the county did not accept.

I can have the county party verify this. This is factually inaccurate and I would like the article to make note of that.

Daniel McNamara Sekela Coles’ Campaign Mgr.

ture head of Philadelphia’s Veterans Affairs Benefits office is a strong indication that the VA has not cleaned its house to put the trouble and controversy behind it and restore focus to its mission.

The reinstatement of this highly placed and highly controversial employee shows that the VA is still in need of a thorough housecleaning.

This twisted and tangled situation should be an embarrassment to the entire operation and should serve as a wake-up call to the administration and the Congress that the VA’s culture of self-service is standing in the way of fulfilling its mission of service to veterans.

Every day I hear from veterans who are desperate for help, stuck on the treadmill of slow service and bureaucracy.

tion Party at Nick’s, 1507 N. 33rd St., 12-3 p.m. Candidates $100. For info Gary Williams (215) 906-9009.

Feb. 13- State Rep. Joanna McClinton hosts Energy Fair at Common Place, 5736 Chester Ave., 12-2 p.m. Save on heating costs, apply for LIHEAP. For info (215) 748-6712.

Feb. 18- State Rep. Mark Cohen hosts Supporter Thank You Party at Nick’s Roast Beef, 2210 Cottman Ave., 7-9 p.m. Volunteers, petitioners, donors, and supporters enjoy food & drink on the house.

Feb. 19- State Rep candidate Matt Darragh hosts Fundraiser at Ashburner Inn, 8400 Torresdale Ave., 7-10 p.m. Dinner, beer. Tickets $40.

Feb. 19-20- Keystone Progress Summit meets at Hilton Harrisburg Hotel, 1 N. 2nd St., Harrisburg, Pa. 44 panels & workshops. McGinty, Sestak and Fetterman confirmed for

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one more in the April primary. These include Ward Leader Dan Muroff and State Reps. Dwight Evans (D-N. Phila.) and Brian Sims (D-S. Phila.), and Lower Merion Township Commissioner Brian Gordon.

Muroff has launched a gunviolence tour in a district where a high rate of gun violence has plagued constituents. His first stop was on the 8300 block of Gilbert Avenue, where Leotis Martin was shot and killed, and two of his friends were wounded, during an Eagles-watching party on Dec. 21, 2015.

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been impacted by gun violence. How many more shootings have to take place before our leaders stand up and say, ‘Enough is enough’?” stated Muroff. “It’s well past time that we address gun violence for what it really is – a crippling and devastating publichealth crisis.”

“It’s shocking the NRA is willing to fight against sensible legislation that would prevent people on terrorist no-fly lists from purchasing guns, but they stand firmly against federal funding for research on gun violence. In Congress, I won’t be afraid to take on the NRA, and other special interests, that put gun sales ahead of protecting the American people,” Muroff said.

As the most-recent pastpresident of CeasefirePA, Muroff believes he is uniquely qualified to address the growing problem of gun violence in Pennsylvania’s 2nd Congressional Dist. Additionally, Dan has served as the president of East Mt. Airy Neighbors, president of Conservation Voters of Pennsylvania and secretary of Mt. Airy USA.

Fattah’s name recognition is well over 80% in his district. Despite facing legal problems shortly, it is believed any publicity will only serve to bring out voters favorable to the long-time congressman.

Making a dent and possibly taking away much of the or-

ganized Democratic Party support is Evans, whose position as Appropriations Committee Chair in the State House enabled him to do well for voters and the communities in and around his 203rd Legislative Dist. in Olney and Oak Lane, all within the 2nd Congressional Dist.

Sims, whose 182nd Legislative District lies in Center City, at this reading is not expected to gain much traction, since he needs to concentrate on defending his state seat, in which he is also filing, as a hedge. He faces serious challenges.

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GOV. TOM WOLF announced his budget proposal for fiscal 2016-17 on Tuesday. Unsurprisingly, he asked for more revenues. He wants a 6.5% fee on natural-gas production, an increase in cigarette taxes and an increase in income taxes.

While I expected the request for additional revenues, I found his budget address distressing. He assailed the legislature for not giving him what he wanted last year. So instead of trying to find a middle ground, he increased the tax rate he wants on natural gas production from is 5% request last year to 6.5%. He claimed the legislature is engaged in “dime-store politics.” It is he who, with the help of the Democrat Governors Association, spent over a half a million dollars on TV ads vilifying Republican legislators. Are the Republicans “dime-store” because they did not spend the same ridiculous amount of money to trash him on TV? He once again showed his lack of understanding that he is dealing with a solidly conservative legislature. This is Pennsylvania, not Massachusetts or California. The same election that brought Wolf into office increased the alreadyexisting Republican majorities in the State House and Senate.

On the national stage, former Secretary of State MADELINE ALBRIGHT embarrassed herself. She chastised women who where not supportive of HILLARY CLINTON. Albright, in my opinion, was a professional and relatively conservative Secretary of State respected by both sides

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The relationship between the city’s criminal-justice system and the citizens governed by it is both touchy and expensive.

It’s touchy because sometimes things go badly when citizens and the police get together. People get arrested. People get shot. Disconnects happen.

And it’s expensive because the criminal-justice system’s tentacles are in several sections of the city’s budget. It’s also connected to the School District of Philadelphia and a lot of other places.

When he gave his inauguration speech last month, one of the things City Council President Darrell Clarke said he wanted to look at was the city’s criminal-justice system. Because everyone has been paying more attention to the criminal-justice system due to a combination of the shootings of unarmed folks and the expense connected to keeping someone behind bars, Clarke and Mayor Jim Kenney believe now is the time to have this discussion.

Last Thursday, Clarke started the ball rolling.

Before Thursday’s regular City Council meeting, Clarke announced the creation of a special committee designed to make Philadelphia’s criminal-justice system a little more just.

Co-chaired by City Councilman Curtis Jones, former Deputy Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel and Keir BradfordGray, chief of the Philadelphia Defenders Association, the goal of the committee is to come up with solutions to a problem that’s become a little intractable, Clarke said.

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Yo! Here we go again with this from Rita to all the kids who survived the 1930s, ’40s, ’50s, ’60s and ’70s!

First, we survived being born to mothers who smoked and/or drank while they were pregnant. They took aspirin, ate blue-cheese dressing, tuna from a can, and didn’t get tested for diabetes. Then after that trauma, we were put to sleep on our tummies in baby cribs covered with bright-colored, lead-based paints.

We had no childproof lids on medicine bottles, doors or cabinets and when we rode our bikes, we had no helmets, not to mention, the risks we took hitchhiking. As infants and children, we rode in cars with no car seats, booster seats, seat belts or air bags. Riding in the back of a pickup on a warm day was always a special treat.

We drank water from the garden hose and not from a bottle. We shared one soft drink with four friends, from one bottle, and no one actually died from this. We ate cupcakes, white bread and real butter and drank Kool-Aid made with sugar, but we weren’t overweight because we were always outside playing!

We would leave home in the morning and play all day, as long as we were back when the streetlights came on. No one was able to reach us all day. And we were OK. We did not have Play Stations, Nintendos, X-Boxes, no video games at all, no 150 channels on cable, no video movies or DVDs, no surround-sound or CDs, no cell phones, no personal computers, no internet or chat rooms. We had friends and we went outside and found them!

We fell out of trees, got cut, broke bones and teeth and there were no lawsuits from these accidents. We ate worms and mud pies made from dirt, and the worms did not live in us forever. We made up games with sticks tennis balls and chalk. We rode bikes or walked to a friend’s house and knocked on the door or rang the bell, or just walked in and talked to them!

Little League had tryouts and not everyone made the team. Those who didn’t had to learn to deal with disappointment. Imagine that!

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AROUND TOWN: Robings of new judges are coming with Hon. Lyris YOUNGE tomorrow and Judge Christopher MALLIOS ON 2/19.... On the NON-STORY of the City Commissioners, I say – let’s get on with preparing for the special and primary elections.

A story that will get play is the vacant seat on the Board of Revision of Taxes. Two judges and three others seek it.

The MOST-QUALIFIED candidate will get heavy flak.

When he ran for a second term a few years ago, the judges assembled to vote. The presiding judge received a letter from Mayor Nutter asking that he be removed. The presiding judge acted on the letter. This was a BLUNDER due to separation of executive and judicial powers. He was charged with no wrongdoing, yet he never got due process. Like CLINT EASTWOOD, he will fight hard as he walks the gauntlet of a FEW vocal detractors. (Later, the high court affirmed the Mayor lacked jurisdiction when he adjusted salaries of the other Board of Revision members.)

BRAVO to Judge Linda CARPENTER for her ruling that schools rehire counselors by seniority, and RESPECT labor agreements! School NURSES are needed next!... The vote of a dysfunctional State Senate on removal of Kathleen KANE is reprehensible. It shows NO RESPECT for the state House of REPRESENTATIVES, which must be included!

The GOP Senate MANEUVER should immediately be appealed after the vote.

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Petitions, petitions, petitions! It’s the season for petitions. Candidates, volunteers and campaign workers are running around getting petitions for the president, us senate, state senator, and state representatives, delegates to the national party conventions and many other candidates.

Each office requires a different number of signatures. The numbers range from 100-1,000 to get on the ballot. It is always difficult to collect signatures with the cold weather....

Hotbeds of petitioning are in West and North Philadelphia this season, where a number of State legislative seats have recently turned over or are about to. While the Democratic Party has endorsed candidates in all races, these situations always provide a field day for aspiring politicians to try to break through into the winner’s circle.

Given intense interest in the Democratic presidential and US senatorial primary races, a strong turnout is a possibility; and this scenario might make it easier for an outsider to break through, especially in State House races, where a small electorate makes it easy for a diligent campaigner to make a victorious impression. 2016 is not a good year for incumbents to rest on their laurels. And all candidates should be extra-careful to dot their i’s and cross their t’s when filing their petition; unfriendly eyes will be inspecting their work.

Speaking of cold weather, Mayor Jim Kenney trekked to Harrisburg this week to sit in the chamber and listen to GOV. TOM WOLF’S budget address.

The Governor received a very-chilly reception from Republican leaders for his budget address. Wolf stuck to his guns, focused on education funding, laid out the State’s dire financial position and chided House Republican leaders for their leadership failure to allow a vote on a budget agreement.

Philadelphia schools desperately need a funding boost or Mayor Kenney may be dealing with a school-closure crisis.

Amidst all this commotion, the 2016-17 Fiscal Year came as Wolf and legislative leaders have been unable to finalize a 2015-16 Fiscal Year budget. The Governor faces the tough task of negotiating two budgets at once. CHS thinks Wolf’s LT. GOV. MIKE STACK has the right and smart policy solution for this problem. With all of the partisan politics and acrimony, Pennsylvania should join over 20 other states that utilize a two-year budget.

GATHERED at InfinityX Sports Complex to commemorate 72nd birthday of world heavyweight boxing champion Joe Frazier were Laborers chief Ryan N. Boyer, Councilman Kenyatta Johnson, Rev. Carlton Aiken, Ken Washington, Peter Lyde and Omar Sabir.

COUNCILMAN Kenyatta Johnson reads councilmanic citation marking 72nd anniversary of late champion’s birthday as Peter Lyde and his son John Joseph Lyde look on.

AMONG local sports groups in attendance were Imhotep HS championship football team with Coach Al Crosby.

They feel John, Jr.’s incum- instate Attorney General Kathleen Kane’s law license, clearbency should be respected.

Rep. Boyle this week ing a path for a potential Senate charged Sen. Sabatina with vote to remove her from office. claiming union endorsements (Cont. Page 20) he did not have. The Sabatina campaign said he did not have his facts straight and would confirm the union endorsements it does have in time for next week’s issue.

Boyle’s 172nd Legislative Dist. is in Northeast Philadelphia and Montgomery County.

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There is no denying the intensity flowing from both camps in the 5th State Senatorial Dist. Democratic primary.

It’s the Boyles vs. the Sabatinas and it has been brewing on the back burner long before most politicos thought there might be a primary challenge. Now it has reached a bloodletting stage, since control of the Northeast Democratic wards is at stake.

State Rep. Kevin Boyle (DNortheast), backed by his brother Congressman Brendan Boyle (D-Phila.), whose 13th

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(Cont. From Page 11) In the money race from Oct. 1 to Dec. 31, Evans led in fundraising. He raised $359,479, spent $56,467. On hand, he has more than $303,000. Congressman Fattah raised $14,270, spent $9,654, and obviously needs more than the $7,673 on hand in this primary to win reelection, though again we believe his name recognition is solid.

Muroff has raised $95,249 and has $208,569 left to use in campaign. Sims is doing well with $230,420 raised and with $181,320 on hand. Brian Gordon, a Lower Merion Township Commissioner, raised $26,325, and has more on hand, but not much more.

With these odds facing the beleaguered Congressman, insiders are wondering if he should avoid the primary altogether and concentrate on resolving charges against him.

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Honoring Korean American Day

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COUNCILMAN David Oh, Lois Kang and Councilman Al Taubenberger present councilmanic citation to Korean Consul General in ceremonies outside City Hall marking commemoration of Korean American Day.

BOOSTING State Rep. Angel Cruz’s reelection bid in Hunting Park were Daisy Pacheco, Kate Clarke, Marnie AumentLoughrey, Natha Davis, Cruz, George Pérez, Donna Aument, Campaign Mgr. José Giral, David Rodríguez and Photo by Wendell Davis William Cartagena.

MILADY PÉREZ of Telemundo interviews State Rep. Angel Cruz as he explains his goals in upcoming term.

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(Cont. From Page 13) Senate President Pro Tem Joe Scarnati (R-Jefferson) moved to have the full Senate vote on the removal of Pennsylvania Attorney General Kathleen Kane yesterday. The outcome was obvious. The State House reportedly will consider legislation initiating an investigation to see if Kane is liable to impeachment for

misbehavior in office.

Regardless of what the General Assembly thinks, she will not go done without a fight and will take it to the courts, charging the Capitol crew has no power to unseat her, nor does the Governor – who needs to worry a bit, setting a record of having possibly two budgets not passed come Jul. 1.

Hoping to successfully challenge Kane in the coming primary is Montco Commissioner Josh Shapiro, who announced the support of three prominent officials from Pitts-

burgh: former Allegheny County Coroner Cyril Wecht, State Rep. Dan Frankel and Pittsburgh City Councilman Dan Gilman.

“Josh Shapiro has a record of reform and a history of standing up for progressive Democratic values,” said Wecht. “He’s taken on Wall Street money managers to protect taxpayers and ran Pennsylvania’s third-largest county, where he’s cleaned up a fiscal mess and worked to expand civil rights. I’m proud to be for him, because he’ll always be for hardworking

Pennsylvanians.”

“Josh Shapiro will be an Attorney General who stands up for progressive values to protect the environment, be a watchdog for consumers, and he’ll never be afraid to stand up to big, powerful interests on behalf of working Pennsylvanians,” Frankel added.

“Throughout his life, Josh Shapiro has been a reformer who helped pass the strongest ethics law in generations,” stated Councilman Dan Gilman. “Josh will be an Attorney General who will hold (Cont. Page 22)

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Cohen Gets Goin’ (Cont. From Page 20) public officials to the highest level of integrity while reforming and modernizing the office so it’s an advocate for people.”

Gov. Ed Rendell cited Josh’s work as a reformer who will restore integrity to the office of Attorney General and take on the big fights for every Pennsylvanian.

Shapiro’s chief opponent is Allegheny County District Attorney Stephen Zappala, so this show of Pittsburgh support is an attempt to dismiss the East vs.

West narrative of the contest.

Zappala’s campaign was the first in the race to file nominating petitions..

“This is an exciting moment for me. As the District Attorney of Allegheny County I have stood up to the most-powerful people, politicians and corporate special interests who have the money to hire an army of lawyers -- so that our working and middle-class families, like the 2,000 people who have signed my petitions to date, know the system isn’t rigged against them. I have never cared what your income is, what your zip code is, what you look like or who you love. You get treated fairly by my office, period. That is the kind of leadership I will bring to the Attor-

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ney General’s office,” said Zappala.

Zappala, who is in his fifth term as Allegheny County District Attorney, has practiced law for 35 years. He has personally tried both civil and criminal cases and his office, with more than 125 attorneys working in 16 criminal courtrooms and 50 District Magistrate offices, has delivered more than 275,000 convictions during his tenure.

Also eyeing the seat is veteran Northampton County DA John Morganelli.

Despite these pressures, Kane’s office continued to function without a hitch. This week it warned Pennsylvanians of a new “phishing” email scam in which scammers have misrepresented themselves as being affiliated with the Social Security Administration.

The Federal Trade Commission recently reported these emails are allegedly sent with the subject line “Get Pro-

tected.” When opened, the emails state the SSA is offering new features to help taxpayers protect their personal identification with a link to an outside website. Recipients who click this link are then vulnerable to viruses and spyware, according to the FTC. The link may also take consumers to a website designed to look like the one managed by the SSA. Scammers may ask for bank account numbers, Social Security numbers and other personally identifiable information. At this time, the SSA is not offering such a program.

Woodard Forgoes 3rd Sen. Dist. Race Omar T. Woodard, 32, will not pursue the open 3rd Dist.

Senate seat, currently held by retiring State Sen. Shirley M. Kitchen (D-N. Phila.).

Woodard is one of the winners of the #BlackVotersMatter nomination campaign, and re-

cently recognized by Billy Penn as one of 17 young people shaping politics in Philadelphia.

Woodard said, “As a North Philadelphia native, serving my neighbors and fellow community members would have been among the highest honors of my life. My ambition never was to be a politician. I am committed to improving the lives of families like mine in high-poverty neighborhoods in the 3rd Dist. and across the City of Philadelphia. I will remain focused on ending deep poverty in North Philadelphia, and on increasing voter engagement in our communities.”

Instead, he is joining the GreenLight Fund as its new executive director. The GreenLight Fund is a nonprofit venture-capital firm whose mission is to transform the lives of children and families in highpoverty neighborhoods.

Woodard will remain an adjunct faculty member of the Fox School of Business at Temple University. Prior to joining the GreenLight Fund, he was policy director and campaign surrogate for State Sen. Anthony Williams (D-W. Phila.).

Judges To Pick ZBA Member The Board of Judges, comprised of members of the Court of Common Pleas, has qualified candidates to choose from when voting to fill the one vacancy in the Board of Revision of Taxes.

Derek And Bonnie COUNCILMANAT-LARGE Derek Green, Esq., was interviewed by host Bonnie Squires on “The Marketing of Business” at WWDBAM (860 AM), sponsored by American Advertising Services.

Topping the list are two exboard members: Barbara Capozzi, who resigned to run for 2nd Dist. Council seat, and Joe Russo, who charges he was unfairly terminated as a result of unproven allegations from which he is now vindicated.

Dems’ Legislative Seats Unchallenged We learned energetic and likable State Rep. Leslie Acosta (D-N. Phila.) won the unanimous endorsement of the 197th Legislative Dist. ward leaders as their favorite Latino Representative. Looking around, we also learned all other incumbents in both the House and Senate races also won endorsements. This makes it a hard row to hoe for challengers.

Ben Waxman First To File In 182nd Ben Waxman became the first person to officially file to be on the ballot for the Demo-

cratic primary in the 182nd Dist. for the Pennsylvania House of Representatives.

Waxman filed more than a week before the deadline with over 800 signatures, nearly three times the required amount.

“I’m tremendously encouraged by the outpouring of support for my campaign,” said Waxman. “We have an amazing team of volunteers who knocked on nearly 2,000 doors in less than two weeks. I personally collected over 400 signatures from voters in every part of the district, from Logan Square to Queen Village.”

Last week, campaign finance reports revealed that Waxman has outraised all the other candidates in the race, including the incumbent.

Waxman is a long-time progressive activist, journalist, and senior legislative staffer.

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John Mercer Langston was also the great-uncle of Langston Hughes, famed poet of the Harlem Renaissance.

Thurgood Marshall was the first African American ever appointed to the United States Supreme Court. He was appointed by President Lyndon B. Johnson, and served on the Supreme Court from 1967 to 1991.

George Washington

Carver developed 300 derivative products from peanuts, among them cheese, milk, coffee, flour, ink, dyes, plastics, wood stains, soap, linoleum, medicinal oils and cosmetics.

Hiram Rhodes Revels was the first African American ever elected to the United States Senate.

He represented the State of Mississippi from February 1870 to March 1871.

Shirley Chisholm was the first African American woman elected to the House of Representatives. She was elected in 1968 and represented the state of New York. She broke ground again four years later in 1972 when she was the first major party African-American

candidate and the first female candidate for president of the United States.

The Black population of the United States in 1870 was 4.8 million; in 2007, the number of Black residents of the

United States, including those of more than one race, was 40.7 million.

In 1940, Hattie McDaniel was the first African-American performer to win an Academy Award (the film

industry’s highest honor) for her portrayal of a loyal slave governess in Gone With the Wind.

In 1992, Dr. Mae Jemison became the first African American woman to go into space

aboard the space shuttle Endeavor. During her eight-day mission she worked with US and Japanese researchers, and was a co-investigator on a bone cell experiment.

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CONGRATULATING ILA Local 1291 President Boise Butler, center, on his receiving prestigious Spirit of the Port Award from Seamen’s Church Institute, are Phila. AFL-CIO President Pat Eiding, left, and Tioga Terminal Operator Bob Palaima.

BOISE BUTLER, president of ILA Local 1291, was named Spirit of the Port by Seamen’s Church Institute at annual luncheon last Friday at Penn’s TUMMONA FISHER and PRPA Exec. Landing Hilton. Congratulating Butler, center, Dir. Jamie McDermott join in honoring were AFL-CIO President Pat Eiding and Ronnie Boise Butler.

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POLICE CLASS # 374 graduation exercises at Temple University’s Performing Arts Center were dedicated to Police Officer James J. Ramp #2989 who lost his life in 1978 in MOVE standoff and protest. There were many distinguished guests at momentous event. See all photos on our Facebook page.

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THEME of 2016 Phila. Flower Show, largest and longest-running indoor flower show in world, is EXPLORE AMERICA, celebrating centennial of National Parks system. Subaru of America is exclusive sponsor for 15th year now, and Bank of America is premier sponsor for the 5th year. At press conference were Independence National Park Superintendent Cynthia McCleod; Bank of America regional President Tom Woodward; Mayor Jim Kenney; Sam Lemheney, chief designer of Flower Show; and Matt Rader, president and CEO of Photo by Bonnie Squires Penna. Horticultural Society.

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APPRECIATION certificate is presented to Colonel Paul Woerner by Post Commander Jon Peterson for his talk before Ben Franklin American Legion Post of Union League about “Battle of Seelow Heights”, last World War II battle between Russia and Germany before Berlin fell. Almost 50,000 Germans and Photo by Joe Stivala 500,000 Russians died.

WHEREVER columnist/photographer Joe Stivala goes, so goes his dog Bear, even to the computer. Stivala stopped in to Public Record office to use computer to update his column.

So did his pet. We wonder if his pet is source of inside info for Stivala’s column “Walking the Beat”.

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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: 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.

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DAN MUROFF the Trans-Pacific Partnership trade deal, which he said would place US workers on an uneven playing field. He reads the “well-regulated” clause of the 2nd Amendment literally to require professional training and discipline for all gunowners.

Muroff, also an attorney, spoke pensively and personally, telling the story of his addicted sister, who drifted into a life of crime and ultimately disappeared, scarring her family. The experience left him with an abiding passion to fight gun violence. He is a past president of CeaseFirePA. In addition to combatting violence, Muroff said his key issues are environmental security (he has a professional

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background in the field) and community economic development, with a focus on small businesses (he cited his experience as president of E. Mt. Airy Neighbors). He too opposes the TPP and he said the USA should “use its vast fiduciary resources” to lead the world without being its policeman.

Fattah was calm and gracious. He stated forthrightly he is campaigning on his record. He has obtained millions of dollars in funding, especially for science – neuroscience in particular – much of which has been spent on West Philadelphia’s research institutions. Penn is the number-one recipient of NIH grants, he noted. He also found federal money to fund State gun-purchaser background checks and to buy back 10,000 guns from the streets Youth mentorship and access to college are also important causes to him.

Fattah maintained his innocence of all criminal accusations, ticking off numerous historical examples of other incumbents who were charged with felonies before an election – only to be exonerated after their defeat. For him to step down now, he said, would spoil a career in which he is in line to become the ranking Democrat on the powerful Appropriations Committee – a position of enormous potential benefit to Philadelphia.

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by Tony West The opening clash between candidates for the fiercely contested Pennsylvania took place yesterday evening at USciences’ Rosenberger Hall in University City, where the 27th Ward Democratic Committee held its candidates night.

Incumbent Congressman Chaka Fattah (D. Phila.) presented his case to 50 voters, alongside two of his challengers in the Apr. 26 primary: 9th Ward Leader Dan Muroff of Mt. Airy and State Rep. Brian Sims of Center City.

The strong turnout indicated interest in this unusual and closely watched contest.

Normally Fattah, who has served in Congress for 24 years and is a high-ranking Democrat on the House Appropriations Committee, would be a shoo-in. But he faces trial on May 2 on federal racketeering charges involving millions of dollars. Last November, his son Chaka Jr. was convicted on different fraud charges – not a boost to his father’s brand.

In addition to Sims and Muroff, Lower Merion Township Commissioner Brian Gordon and State Rep. Dwight Evans (D-N. Phila.) have entered the race hoping to replace Fattah. They were no-shows in University City.

Sims entered politics as a civil-rights lawyer and stresses his experience fighting for the rights of women and minorities. He was the first openly gay politician to run for state office in Pennsylvania. He pitched the crowd briskly and confidently.

He promised to campaign aggressively for congressional legislation to establish limits on campaign contributions, which he thinks can be worded to get around the Supreme Court’s Citizens United ruling. He slammed

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OPENING THE GOLDEN AGE of King Midas exhibition at the Penn Museum with a gala on Friday, February 5, were, from left, John Medveckis, co-chair of the gala; Dr. Charles K. Williams II, prominent Penn archaeologist; Nancy Tabas, co-chair of gala; and Turkish Consul General Ertan Yalcin.

AFRICAN American Chamber of Commerce staff extended best wishes to all supporters. From left are Membership Coordinator Brandon K. Williams, Associate Taylor Cobb, President Michael Banks, Exec. Assistant Donna Marie Spitz and Exec. Chair Steven Scott Bradley.

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VYING with Street for 3rd Dist. Senate seat was Emmanuel Bussie, shown here with Montco Commissioner Josh Shapiro, who is running for Penna. Attorney General.

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KATIE McGINTY, who is running for US Senate, conversed with Charles J. Milton.

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FROM LEFT, Orlando Acosta, who is running for 197th Legislative seat, joined consultant Sheila Armstrong and State senatorial candidate Emmanuel Bussie.

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Casey Praises ACE For Dredging Money funding will cover work in both FY 2015 and 2016 and allow the project to remain on schedule. The project needs approximately $55 million over the next two years to be completed.

“We are monitoring this and expect positive news in the FY 2016 Army Corps work plan and FY 2017 President’s budget,” Casey noted.

The remaining work that needs to be awarded are Contract 9: Upper Reach B which will cover dredging from Chester to North of Wilmington (~11 miles) and Upper Reach E which will cover the remainder of the Delaware Bay. It appears that the project is no longer at risk of losing funding and the remaining cost will likely be split between the FY 2016 Army Corps work plan and the FY 2017 presidential budget.

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OUT & ABOUT (Cont. From Page 12) versation about criminal-justice reform,” he said. “But there’s been no clear-cut path to it.”

Other members of the committee include Councilman Ann Kenyatta Johnson, Schwartzman of the Pennsylvania Prison Society and Tariq

El-Shabazz, Esq. of the law firm of El-Shabazz & Harris, LLC. The Kenney administration will also be making appointments to the committee and the School District of Philadelphia will also be involved, Clarke said.

In light of the fact a large percentage of the City’s budget is spent on things directly or indirectly connected to criminal justice, the time is

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LOWER MERION Twp. Commissioner Brian Gordon, who seeks 2nd Congressional Dist. seat, met with Nicole Ross of Hands Across Phila. and Johnny Patterson, who is pursuing 181st Legislative Dist. nomination.

now to take an in-depth look at it, Jones said. That in-depth look may lead to the kind of solutions that stem from out of the box thinking, he said.

“We’re going to have public hearings and seek out the opinions of experts,” Jones said. “We’re not in a race.”

The committee will be holding public hearings at City Hall and at various places around the city to solicit input

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from the community as well, Clarke said.

I’m glad to see City officials are thinking outside the box. I’m particularly glad education is among the things being discussed because, let’s face it, the correlation between the number of Black boys who are failing 4th grade and the number of prison beds you’re going to need is one we need to get rid of.

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US Sen. Bob Casey (D-Pa.) is excited to announce the Delaware River Deepening project will receive $21.875 million in the Army Corps of Engineers Work Plan and $33.135 million in the federal budget for $55 million total, which will be the final chunk of federal funding needed to complete it.

Casey also spoke with the ACE’s Shaun Donovan in support of the project and Assistant Secretary of the Army Jo-Ellen Darcy. In the past he has spoken to the President and Vice President in support of the project as well. Some background on the project current status is below.

The project is approximately 80% completed as of January 2016 and rock blasting has recently begun. The deepening project received $97.5 million in FY 2015 work plan; this

FROM LEFT, Joy Crudup, Kenneth Walker Jr. and Theresa Moses support Walker’s race for 181st Legislative Dist.

SEEKING reelection to 195th Legislative seat, State Rep. Donna Bullock, right, was backed by City Commissioner Lisa Deeley and Council President Darrell Clarke of N. Photo by Wendell Douglas Phila.

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JEAN HACKNEY of Grands As Parents was one sponsor of Candidates Meet & Greet at TLO in N. Central. State Senate candidate Sharif Street was one of many who turned out to pitch public.

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ELEPHANT (Cont. From Page 12) of the aisle. She tarnished her reputation with the ridiculous attack on female Democrats who support US SEN. BERNIE SANDERS. Sanders’ politics is way left of mine, but he is an honest, decent man.

Unlike Mrs. Clinton, who has repeatedly demonstrated she is not trustworthy. Gee, liberal women are opting for a person with character.

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KATHLEEN KANE is once again in the news. The Pennsylvania Senate is scheduled to vote on whether she should remain in office on Wednesday (after the writing of this article).

On Tuesday, the Judicial Conduct Board asserted Kane did not comply with a subpoena to turn over all of Pennsylvania Supreme Court JUSTICE MICHAEL EAKIN’S emails in her possession. Her failure to comply with the subpoena would not have been comical if she had not, the day before, criticized the appointment of

prominent attorney RICHARD SPRAGUE as mediator in the Eakin case. Eakin has been suspended from the court pending a review by the Judicial Conduct Board of his fitness to remain permanently on the court in light of his exchange of pornographic and otherwise inappropriate emails.

Kane has claimed her legal problems are owing to a good old boys’ network that is out to get her because she exposure of Porngate. She is asserting that Sprague could be complicit in an attempt to push the email ex-

changes “under the rug.” Of course, if she really wants the Porngate participants taken to task, why is she not releasing all of Eakin’s emails to the Judicial Conduct Board? Or is she once again holding some back so she can release them when it is politically expedient for her?

Sprague at one point represented Kane. When it first came to light that Kane had deepsixed an investigation into six Philadelphia Democrats caught on tape taking illegal contributions, she demanded a meeting with the editorial board of an-

other Philadelphia paper. The paper’s portrayal of Kane in respect to the investigations appeared to have been accurate, but highly critical. When she showed up at the meeting, she had Sprague in tow, and stated she was advised by counsel not to say anything.

WAFFLEMAN (Cont. From Page 12) Parents actually sided with the law!

These generations have produced some of the best risk-takers, problem-solvers and inventors ever! The past 50 years have been an explosion of innovation and new ideas. We had freedom, failure, success and responsibility, and we learned how to deal

I do wonder what in her relationship with Sprague causes her now to distrust him. As she has shown a propensity of putting her foot in her mouth, perhaps she should have kept him as counsel or at least heed his advice and keep quiet.

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You might want to share this with others who have had the luck to grow up as kids, before the lawyers and the government regulated so much of our lives for our own good.

And while you are at it, forward it to your kids so they will know how brave (and lucky) their parents were.

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Greens’ Committee

Thank you for reporting on the recent membership meeting of the Green Party of Philadelphia (“Greens Plan Ticket”, Feb. 4).

One clarification: this was a meeting for nominating members to the party’s City Committee, not for public office. That will be

dealt with in future meetings. All GPOP membership meetings are open to the general public, and anyone registered to vote as a Green can nominate themselves (or be nominated) and be considered as a possible candidate.

Our next membership meeting will hear additional nominations for the City Committee, if any, and then

elect our leaders for the coming year. This meeting will be from 7 to 9 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 24, at the Ethical Humanist Society of Philadelphia, 1906 S. Rittenhouse Square.

Thank you again for covering all of the city’s political parties.

Eric Hamell Membership Secretary, Green Party of Phila.

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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 Thursday, March 3, 2016. 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.

BUDGET FEE B-051 C of 2015/16 General Contract Morris E. Leeds MS $400,000.00 $25.00 Asbestos Abatement of Crawlspace 1100 Mt. Pleasant Ave. *A pre-bid conference and site tour will be held at the project location, on Friday, February 12, 2016 at 11:30 a.m.

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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.

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 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, March 1, 2016. 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-014 C of 2015/16 General Contract Frances Scott Key ES $951,300.0 $25.00 Façade Restoration 2226-50 S. 8th St. *A pre-bid conference and site tour will be held at the project location, on Tuesday, February 16, 2016 at 11:00 a.m.

St. Patrick’s Parade hosted by Republican 41st Ward Mary Frances Fogg at FOP Heroes

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10 p.m. Donation $340. For info (267) 455-2103.

Feb. 27- State Sen. John Sabatina hosts Beef & Beer at Curran’s Irish Inn Tacony, 6900 State Rd., 2-6 p.m.

Draft beer, well drinks, house wine, roast beef au jus, ziti, salad, $1 domestic bottles, 50¢ chicken wings. Donation $40. Pay at door or donate online JohnSabatina.com.

Feb. 28- Fundraiser for 2016

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Feb. 24- Green Party hosts

Election Mtg. at Ethical Humanist Soc., 1906 S. Rittenhouse Sq., 7 p.m. City residents who would like to participate in selecting the Green Party leadership are invited to attend. Free and open to the public. For info (215) 243-7103 and gpop@gpop.org.

Feb. 26- 41st Ward Republican Committee hosts Evening with Friends at Ashburner Inn, 8400 Torresdale Rd., 6-

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NORTH and WEST WILDWOOD took a big hit during the last storm. American Legion Post 184 and Vietnam Vets Post led the way in rescuing residents, and filling their building at Atlantic & Roberts Avenues with supplies and furniture. Supplies from the State are too meager as they “assess” the situation. I am not sure what the Freeholders are doing (?). Help these vets help residents with toiletries, nonperishable foods and cleaning solvents. Drop them to the Roberts Avenue address.

The GOOD NEWS is that State REP. Vanessa BROWN was sworn in as a DIRECTOR of the Women in Government Foundation. A high honor.

The sad news is STING sleaze vipers descended like raptors to her…. An article said Kathleen KANE was in a dilemma

by Michael A. Cibik, Esq. American Bankruptcy Board Certified Question: Can I discharge tax on late-filed returns?

Answer: Bankruptcy can discharge income tax if certain conditions are met.

One required condition is that returns must have been filed. Since tax law requires filing by a specific date, if not filed by that date, any tax that is due will be exempt from discharge.

The new language was added by congress in the Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention & Consumer Protection Act of 2005 as a separate paragraph without numbering that reads as follows: “For purposes of this subsection, the term ‘return’ means a return that satisfies the requirements of applica-

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ble nonbankruptcy law (including applicable filing requirements). Such term includes a return prepared pursuant to section 6020(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, or similar State or local law, or a written stipulation to a judgment or a final order entered by a nonbankruptcy tribunal, but does not include a return made pursuant to section 6020(b) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, or a similar State or local law.’

The process for involuntary assessment made by the IRS under IRC §6020(b) is commonly called “substitute for return”. Tax assessed in this way has long been considered exempt from discharge.

The IRS will generally accept a return that has been pre-

pared voluntarily by the taxpayer whenever it is filed.

This is true even after the substitute-for-return process has resulted in an assessment.

However, these delinquent voluntary returns, if filed after the involuntary IRS assessment, may reduce the amount of tax due but do not render the tax dischargeable in most federal circuits.

Once the substitute-for-return process is complete, the situation cannot be reversed and the tax cannot be made dischargeable by a subsequent voluntary filing.

It appears you can discharge tax due on a late-filed return if you file a return before the IRS makes an involuntary assessment and the tax meets any other requirements for discharge of tax in bankruptcy.

Next Week’s Question: What exactly is bankruptcy?

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All in leading book stores.... .Josh SHAPIRO for Attorney General? Rendell says so.

More importantly, Hal ROSENTHAL, Esq. says so.

Tonyelle COOK-ARTIS for State Representative in the 200th? The Mayor, Dwight EVANS, and Councilpersons Cherelle PARKER and Derek GREEN say so. Great choice, say I.... SAD to hear energizer Rosa CASTILLO lost her mom. Moms are our best friend in life.

Carpenters leader Ed CORYELL will continue to be a dynamic force is this city after he retires from his present role, after helping the reorganization of the N.E. regional mergers. ED; we will see you on St. Patrick’s Day. Thank you for your service to labor, and to our country in Vietnam.... Alan BUTKOVITZ is one of the leading City Controllers ever! I feel secure over the pension fund with his involvement, and think his office will work well with the current Mayor....

Michael NUTTER got another title. Good, just don’t run for office, please.

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on whether to ask for reconsideration of the Superior Court ruling on Penn State Leaders. WRONG. She acted deftly. It is a policy decision and she can make it!

I do not need TWITTER to tell me David KRAIN is superb in program development....

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Hats off to the ACLU on its court win for timely mentalhealth care for defendants....

BIRTHDAYS: Capt. Jack LIEBERMAN was tendered a party during the CricketGroundhog lunch in the Union League, following his Panama Canal crossing. Joe DeFELICE, Northeast GOP leader, had his day. And Milt BORNSTEIN, top sage and mensch.

Also extraordinary writer George ANASTASIA. PEOPLE: Baycerao PATIL, social worker at the Blackwood-Kirkbride Center, is so humble for a guy with three master’s degrees and three books on anger management, sobriety and insanity.

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