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Women’s Community Revitalization Project Partners With CATCH For Affordable Housing The Philadelphia Vacant Property Review Committee authorized or approved the transfer of two parcels in the city’s Point Breeze neighborhood to the Women’s Community Revitalization Project, a developer of homes for lowincome women and their families.

Following the completion of the transfer, WCRP announced a partnership with Citizens Acting Together Can Help (CATCH), a long-time community member in Point Breeze and established provider of supportive housing for disabled veterans and others with special needs, to build the Mamie Nichols Townhomes on the sites – a community of apartments and townhomes for families and veterans.

“Philadelphia’s supply of affordable housing is severely strained, particularly in places like Point Breeze,” said WCRP Exec. Dir. Nora Lichtash. “We forget that our city is home to over 400,000 individuals living below the poverty line. That portion of the population alone would rank among the nation’s 50 largest cities. This project reflects our belief that people who are committed and invested in their communities should not be pushed out because of their income-level and a lack of affordable options.”

Plans are still being fully developed but the project partners say they are looking to build roughly 30 one to three bedroom homes on the currently vacant sites.

Kramer+Marks Architects

have been contracted to design the two- to three-story townhomes to fit in with the surrounding neighborhood’s architecture.

Typical amenities will include washers and dryers, central air conditioning, a full complement of kitchen appliances, private patios/outdoor space and security features.

Once complete, the apartments and townhomes will be made available to rent for qualified low-income families, with a significant number dedicated specifically for veterans.

“We’ve been on the ground in Point Breeze for a very long time,” said Raymond Pescatore, president and CEO of CATCH. “Even casual observers can see how fast things are changing. This project is about uniting new and old residents to create a healthy, diverse community for everyone, regardless of their income level. We’re also particularly excited about dedicating a portion for our veterans, who deserve a place to live after serving our country.”

Point Breeze has experienced the steepest rise in rental prices of any Philadelphia neighborhood over the last two years. from the Central Philadelphia Development Corp. and Center City District found that per-squarefoot costs increased by 17% between 2013 and 2014.

In response to the increasing market pressure, the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority and 2nd Dist.

Councilman Kenyatta Johnson set aside the sites for afford-

able development for families, as well as men and women who are veterans with special needs.

“This development will provide affordable housing opportunities for low-income renters, who are particularly vulnerable when area rents rise sharply,” said the Councilman. “We must continue to work to advance smart development policies that establish Point Breeze as a neighborhood of choice for everyone.”

The development will be named in honor of the founder and executive director of the Point Breeze Federation, Mamie Nichols, whose work dating back to the 1960s has been credited with the revitalization of the South Philadelphia neighborhood. Nichols passed away in 2009 at age 91.

CATCH and WCRP will soon begin going door to door in the local area to personally discuss their plans with community members.

Over the last 28 years, WCRP has completed 12 developments in Philadelphia totaling 250 units representing $65 million dollars of investment. The nonprofit builds and operates affordable housing developments from start to finish, including finding sites to managing the construction and making sure that the families who live there become part of strong and vibrant communities.

“The community can rest assured that WCRP will be a responsible landlord and a good neighbor,” Lichtash said. “We’re excited to be in a position to encourage equi-

table community development in Point Breeze. Our City needs to develop more plans that include people of all income levels in the future of our neighborhoods.”

The vacant properties are located at 1308-1344 S. Capitol Street and 1400-1428 S. Taylor Street in South Philadelphia. WCRP will submit a full proposal to the Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency on Mar. 4, 2016.

The Women’s Community Revitalization Project is committed to social and economic equity for low-income families, developing housing; providing supportive services,

advocating for policy change and honoring leadership, dignity, and justice in our communities.

CATCH has been a cornerstone and anchor in the South Philadelphia community since 1979. As a well-established and credentialed provider of Community Behavioral Health & Developmental Disability Services, CATCH has an ongoing responsibility to serve and to enhance the community at large. Today, Families, Business, Community Leaders, Employees and Consumers are all part of a community network of specialized medical care.

McClinton Leads Energy Mtg.

EDUCATING S.W. Philadelphians on ways to control soaring energy costs, State Rep. Joanna McClinton brought experts to share money-saving household tips.

JOSEPHINE BLOW, “Mayor of Chester Avenue”, thanked State Rep. Joanna McClinton for bringing energy relief to community.

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The oldest African American fraternal organization in America is located in this city, another Philadelphia first, and it will be celebrating a year’s worth of celebrations recognizing more than 200 years of history in Philadelphia and across the globe.

That organization is the Prince Hall Masons. It will launch its historic celebration with a banquet this Saturday at 5:00 p.m. at the Springfield Country Club, 400 Sproul Road in Springfield, Pa. “This is a special time not only for Prince Hall

Masons,” said Most Worshipful Grand Master Joseph B. Jefferson (the highest office in the organization), “but for the country as a whole.”

“Prince Hall Masons have been a part of the shaping and history of America literally from the beginning,” he continued, “when Prince Hall and 14 free Black men received Masonic sublime degrees in Army Lodge No. 441 under the Grand Lodge of Ireland and attached to the 38th British Regiment of MASON HONOREES at first annual Grandmasters Charity Ball in 2013 included, from left, Samuel Staten, Sr., Sheriff Foot” in 1775.

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PRINCE HALL Mason officers from left, Past Matron Connie Smith, Deputy Grand Master Malcolm Harris, Grand Master Joseph Jefferson and Grand Associate Matron Marva Lind Montgomery. They have scheduled series of events through this year to celebrate historic birthday of Prince Hall Masons.

Though there is not a great deal known about the early beginnings of Prince Hall himself, it has been historically established that he was an abolitionist, educator, and organizer who was born in 1735 and died in 1807.

“The role Prince Hall played in the forming of this organization, and its guidance during the early years, is, I think, one of the most-inspiring stories I’ve ever read,” said Right Worshipful Deputy Grand Master Malcolm E. Harris.

“The British were still at war with the colonists, slavery was very much a part of this country, and Black men of any rank – free or enslaved – had little or no rights at all,” he said.

“Yet he (Prince Hall) managed to organize, lobby, and lay the groundwork for something that would last

for more than 200 years.”

Though the storied history of the Prince Hall Masons began in Massachusetts where the first African Grand Lodge was formed in 1791 (recognized as St. John’s Day), Philadelphia is also home to an illustrious and rich history of Prince Hall Masonry.

Prince Hall himself officiated over the installation of officers for Philadelphia’s new lodge in 1797.

Among those installed were two now iconic figures in American history: Richard Allen, founder of the African Methodist Episcopal Church, and Absalom Jones, founder of the African Episcopal Church of St. Thomas.

“This period was literally the beginning of a form of grassroots activism based on overcoming extreme forms of oppres-

sion,” said jewell williams, director of government affairs for the Prince Hall Masons and also Sheriff of Philadelphia City & County.

“Allen and Jones founded the Free African Society, were abolitionists, and even voted with their feet by walking away from the Episcopal Church to form their own organizations to worship God in dignity and respect,” said Williams.

In fact, he continued, just about every African American male at the vanguard of struggle and freedom (as well as the entertainment industry) from Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall to Alex Haley, the author of Roots, and even comedian Richard Pryor and William “Count” Basie were Prince Hall Masons.

Throughout the world there are 44 “Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodges” (including the Grand Lodge in Philadelphia at Broad Street & Hunting Park Avenue) that oversee about 5,000 subordinate lodges across the world with approximately 300,000 members.

Saturday's banquet will be followed by a year’s worth of events and celebrations across the country, including a Fouders Day Service on Sunday, Feb.21 at the Historical Mother Bethel AME Church.

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(Cont. From Page 4) March 6, 1775 Prince Hall and 14 free Africans received sublime degrees in Army Lodge No. 441, holding under the Grand Lodge of Ireland and attached to the 38th British Regiment of Foot.

July 4, 1776 The First Continental Congress meets to sign the Constitution of the United States of America.

January 13, 1777 Prince Hall and eight others sign a petition requesting the Massachusetts State legislature to abolish slavery, being that it is incompatible to any patriotic

cause.

July, 1777 Prince Hall forms African Lodge No. 1 May 6, 1787 The African Lodge 459 was formally constituted under a warrant issued from the Mother Grand Lodge of the world on Sep. 29, 1784.

October 17, 1787 Prince Hall petitions the Massachusetts legislature for a means to provide for the education of colored children, since their parents (as free people of color) were taxed as were white people. The request was denied.

June, 1791 The African Grand Lodge was formed in Boston by an assembly of Master Masons. This occurred on St. John’s Day. June, 1797 The African Grand Lodge of Philadelphia was formed. Founding members included Absalom Jones and Richard Allen.

March 2nd, 1807 African slave trade prohibited, but continues illegally; at least 250,000 slaves are smuggled in before Civil War began in 1863.

December 4, 1807 Prince Hall dies.

JOINT law-enforcement team from four counties and State met at Family Court Building coordinated by Sheriff Jewell Williams, who praised their work in rounding up delinquent child-support payers.

Delinquent Parents Get Stern Valentine

The Office of Sheriff of Philadelphia City & County, in conjunction with Philadelphia Police, Pennsylvania State Police, and Sheriff Deputies from Chester, Bucks, and Delaware Counties arrested 45 individuals wanted on warrants ranging from domestic assault and abuse, to nonpayment of child support and burglary.

“Approximately 33 individuals were arrested for

non-payment of child support,” said Philadelphia Sheriff Jewell Williams.

“The total amount owed by these individuals came close to $250,000.”

The team’s pre-dawn sweep started at 2:30 a.m.

Friday morning, Apr. 12, and included neighborhoods all across Philadelphia.

Three women were also among those arrested.

“When parents don’t pay

child support,” said Sheriff Williams, “this can cause certain financial stresses within the family that can easily lead to economic collapse and even homelessness.”

This was the 19th annual Pre Valentine’s Day Sweep led by the Philadelphia Sheriff’s Office, and a total of approximately 80-law enforcement officers participated in the initiative.

Sid Booker Hosts Rally For Sharif Street

KING OF shrimps restaurateur Sid Booker picks winners and one he hosted other night is 5th District Democrat candidate Sharif Street, who is running to replace retiring senator Shirley Kitchen.

was State Rep. Brian Sims (DS. Phila.), who finally realizes all politics is local and has decided to concentrate on his State Legislative district. He’s rushing back to quell the fire set up by challengers. Another contender, Lower Merion Township Commissioner Brian Gordon, did not file nominating petitions. Even with him out of the race, that county’s voters there will flee from a Philadelphia politician being hounded by the Feds.

This was demonstrated in the case of State Sen. LeAnna Washington who lost her seat to a Montco-based township commissioner in Cheltenham.

Still, Chaka has to weigh his options. On the negative side, he must face the fact he will not have the campaign

SENATORIAL candidate Sharif Street was hosted campaign affair

by N. Phila. nightclub magnate Sid Booker. From left are Sheriff Jewell Williams, Councilwoman Blondell Reynolds Brown, L. Harrison Jay, Street, Bill Bergman and Sid Booker.

funds with which to adequately combat his opposition, not to mention the growing adverse publicity he is experiencing in the general media.

Also weighing heavily on his fundraising abilities is the fact all the other candidates are moving into the hundreds of thousands of dollars collected.

Leading all the challengers is Evans with well over $350,000 in his war chest to FAITH community is rallying behind Sharif 32ND WARD committee people pose with their date with funds collected from Street’s candidacy; here Street is joined by Ebber candidate Sharif Street and Councilwoman throughout the district. Muroff Devine, Rev. Nash, Apostle Williams and others. Blondell Reynolds Brown at Club La Pointe. has over $210,000 in his till.

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by Joe Shaheeli Ward endorsements are key to every race, with the 2nd Congressional Dist. entering that arena. That is because long-time incumbent Congressman Chaka Fattah (D-Phila.) is defending himself, not only on the political front, but against criminal charges posted against him by the Feds.

Growing chronicles of this additional headache have been covered in the local dailies. At least four contenders have stepped forward. Of these, the best known is State Rep. Dwight Evans (D-N. Phila.) – perhaps as well known as Fattah. While Chaka is working hard to get ward endorsements (the latest being the 36th), he will not have challenger Dan Muroff’s 9th Ward, and possibly several others in that neighborhood.

Word is Rep. Evans did receive, at a ward meeting of the 50th, Hon. Marian Tasco’s endorsement, soon to be made public. That’s a heavyweight punch to the kidneys for the incumbent.

Keeping Fattah in the running is the endorsement of the SEIU, the Service Employees International Union, which will net him some money and a presence on the street of election workers dressed with suitable t-shirts.

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The Never-Ending Budget Impasse Has Paralyzed Harrisburg.

Harrisburg Has Failed To Be Responsive To The Wellbeing Of The 1st District.

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Feb. 23- GOP 56th Ward hosts Fundraiser at Red Rooster Inn, 7960 Dungan Rd., 7-10 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 Islam-Phila.

Community of Leaders; Ryan Boyer-LDC Business Mgr. & Chairman of Delaware River Port Authority; Billy MillerCampaign Field Dir. for Pa. Supreme Court Judge Kevin Dougherty; Kareem ThomasRegional VP, Wells Fargo Bank. Honorees: Sonny Campbell and Sheila Woods-Skipper.

Feb. 24- Green Party hosts Election Mtg. at Ethical Humanist Soc., 1906 S. Ritten-

house 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. 25- Friends of Rep. Jim Roebuck host his annual Birthday Bash, at Warmdaddy’s, 1400 S. Columbus Blvd., 5:307:30 p.m. Jazz group and soul food! For info Bonnie Squires (610) 329-6826.

Feb. 26- 41st Ward Republican Committee hosts Evening with Friends at Ashburner Inn, 8400 Torresdale Rd., 6-10 p.m. Donation $340. For info (267) 455-2103.

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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. 18- Councilman Bobby Henon hosts Town Hall Mtg. at Mayfair Community Ctr., 2990 St. Vincent St., 7-8 p.m. Public safety is main topic.

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

Feb. 19- Holy Reedemer Chinese Catholic School hosts Chinese New Year celebration, 1 to 3 PM, 915 Vine St. 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) 7486712 or EAli@pahouse.net.

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Farewell, Faithful Friend We mourn the passing of our editorial cartoonist as his family commemorates his death today. For over 16 years, week after week, our faithful artist, “RT”, would cleverly cover individuals, events, and activities with his cartoons without fail. Often he would appear on our front pages as well, especially when his cartoons would pique the interest of our readers.

A former Army officer, a Quaker, and for years a well-reputed cartoonist and artist from the early days of the restoration of South Street as a hip Mecca, we mourn the death of Ronald Taylor.

He drew cartoons for us in his later years from Western Pennsylvania, where he occupied the family’s homestead, by a small river. His phone call came to us every Monday morning, saying cheerily, “It’s cartoon time.” With editorial staff on conference call, we’d hack out a theme and he, miraculously, would send us a great cartoon, often a side-splitter, leaving us marveling at how adept he was in translating our ideas into cartoons with messages.

His brother Robert conveyed this news to us. “My brother Ron Taylor (also known to many as RT) died at Conemaugh Memorial Hospital in Johnstown, Pa. He had been hospitalized there since January and this past week went into the ICU with complications.

“He was 64 as of Jan. 5. This is deeply sad news for his family and friends, as Ron was a uniquely great talent, a faithful man and truly a one-of-a-kind individual. He was great brother to me and a loving, caring uncle to my kids. We will miss him dearly, but know he is in paradise now with his Savior, Jesus Christ.”

RT was an artist, a member of the Barnes Foundation long before its acquisition by Philadelphia. He was given the responsibility of cataloguing all of Barnes’s collection.

Ron spent his first 18 years in an Air Force family, living in Germany and six different states. He was an Eagle Scout and highachiever in school. In 1970 as a HS senior, Ron was voted “Best High School Artist in America” by his peers at a nationwide competition in Lawrence, Kans. He earned his BA in Fine Arts from IUP and through ROTC became a Lieutenant in the US Army stationed in Germany. He later received his Master’s in Painting from the Philadelphia College of Art. Ron was a teacher, gallery painter, genealogist and treasure hunter.

For those who knew Ron, he was truly larger than life, with a limitless curiosity, hardy laugh, strong faith in God and a penchant for telling long tales.

Ron never married. He is survived by his father Roy Taylor in Delaware, mother Vivian (Singer) Taylor and brother Robert (T) in Colorado, and sister Susan Brower in Collegeville, Pa. He was a good friend to many people.

Ron was buried at Forest Lawn Cemetery in Johnstown today with a family memorial scheduled for this evening.

One of his iconic cartoons graces this editorial.

We also use this opportunity to join in the nation’s mourning the death of Justice Antonin Scalia was a man of outstanding legal genius and deep religious faith.

Quoting Archbishop Charles Chaput, “In an age of superficial executive and legislative leadership, he grounded the American project in the great and original character of the Constitution.”

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(Cont. From Page 7) Also not to be ignored is the decision by Attorney General Kathleen Kane to withdraw from her primary, opening the field to several Democrats who now need to reorganize their campaign strategy. They are in similar boats, with hurricane winds blowing them around. She quit because she is under intense legal scrutiny – leaving Fattah to wonder if, even with union support, he can survive the

bad press he will be getting.

Does he understand his situation is as perilous as was hers?

Chaka has been using every trick of the trade, learned well over the years he has held that office. For instance, he has flooded the district with a mailer entitled “Your Voice In Washington” covered by franking privileges. (One constituent was impressed his address finally made the Congressman’s mailing list.) But time has run out on that type of free publicrelations material sent compliments of Uncle Sam. The Congressman has also opened a total of eight mobile offices for constituent service.

Taubenberger Honored By Fellow Republicans

HONORED by fellow Republicans at Penna.

6 in Center City was Councilman Al Tauben- REPUBLICAN party animals Annie Havey berger, sharing moment here with 172nd and Matt Wolfe enjoyed convivial reception Legislative Dist. candidate Jim Pio. for Al Taubenberger.

They may have earned him loyalty from some voters.

If he were to survive the primary, the next question only he needs to answer honestly is if he can survive the federal charges. He hasn’t paid his legal beagles, reports the main media.

With his campaign minus some of his former sharp operators and with funds down to a trickle, we believe he may soon announce his withdrawal from the race.

Kane Survives Vote, But Decides To Quit The Senate’s effort to remove Attorney General Kath-

leen Kane suffered a setback last week when a vote on a resolution to remove her from office by the full Senate failed, several votes shy of the constitutionally required twothirds majority. But that victory wasn’t enough of an assurance for her she could survive a primary.

She surprised many by announcing on Tuesday she was out of the race and for a host of obvious reasons, including lack of money, the bad press she would continually have to endure in that race, and the entry of a couple of powerhouse Democrats sure to draw away what was once her union support.

Enough State Senators understand the adage what you wish on another may be inflicted on you someday. They wisely voted to put an end to the effort in the Senate to un-

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TOM ELLIS, Alexis Tayoun and Vito Canuso were among many turned out to honor Councilman Al Taubenberger.

CAMPAIGNING for State Treasurer, Otto Voit from Berks County came to Taubenberger’s affair to meet with Republican City Committee Chair State Rep. John Taylor and Phila. veteran Ward Leader Walt Vogler.

seat Kane. In so doing, several Democrats spoke about the arcane process being used to remove Kane, something they said hadn’t been used in over 100 years.

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Republican Attorney General candidate John Rafferty announced as Attorney General he would implement an ethics code for employees based on United States Dept. of Justice guidelines.

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Sharif Endorsement

Feeling The Socialist Dem Bern No Joke Independent Democratic candidate for the Senate of Pennsylvania in the 1st Dist., John H. Morley, Jr. was on a high as he knocked on doors seeking signatures on his nominating petition late last Thursday afternoon. In just two hours he had acquired 30 signatures.

But he called it a day when his last door knock was answered by a woman who listened to his pitch for her signature, then screamed at him, “I’m a democratic socialist and I’m going to shoot you.”

The woman then shoved him, trying to push him off the steps.

His comment, when she closed the door, was, “I don’t think Bernie Sanders endorses this woman’s interpretation of ‘feel the Bern.’”

Councilman Green Joins Phila. Speakers Bureau

LOCAL 57 endorsed Sharif Street in coming Democrat primary for 3rd Senatorial Dist. seat being vacated by State Sen. Shirley Kitchen. From left are Local officers Esteban Vera, Jr., Stanley Sanders, Street, Walt Higgins and Mike Carfagno.

Philadelphia Councilman at Large Derek Green, Esq. has joined the Philadelphia Speakers Bureau, (484-562-0067; eMail: adcomtimes@aol.com).

His subjects include aid to small businesses and entrepreneurs. He is also available (de-

Friends Gather To Support Sen. Sabatina

Derek Green Ducky Birts To Wed Lovely Linda Bey

ENJOYING fundraiser for State Sen. John Sabatina, Jr., at Ladder 15 in Center City were Allen Lowenstein, Robert Lipschutz, former mayoral candidate Tom Knox and Sabatina.

One of city’s well-known political leaders and one of Congressman Bob Brady’s top aides, Donald “Ducky” Birts, is having his wings clipped a bit Feb. 27 at 3 p.m. at Zion Baptist Church on N. Broad Street. This one he is enjoying.

The occasion is his marriage to the lovely Linda Bey, who will now keep him focused on his many activities.

A lifelong entrepreneur from a chain of shoe stores to now having eggs, “Ducky” hotdogs and Peachee Weechy juices now available at nine of the Brown’s Family ShopRite supermarkets in and around the city. The money realized from these is going to the educational foundation he has created, which will soon announce location for his Recreation-Education School.

Ducky earned his nickname as a basketball star in Camden, N.J. schools.

In The Race For Endorsements State Rep. Kevin Boyle (DNortheast) has announced the endorsement of the Philadelphia Fire Fighters & Paramedics Union Local 22 in the primary for the Democratic nomination for Pennsylvania’s 5th Senatorial Dist.

“I am honored and grateful for the support of Local 22 as I run to continue to represent Northeast Philadelphia in Harrisburg,” Boyle said. “In my six years in the State House I have always fought to make sure our firefighters have had (Cont. Page 16)

SHARING moment with Sen. John Sabatina, Jr., at fundraiser were his dad, John, Sr., Angela Bowie, the senator, and ward leaders Janice Sulman and Bill Dolbow.

SHOWING THEIR support for Sen. John Sabatina were Robert Ertner, Larry Auerbauer and Jeffrey Bert.

Petition Filing BEST way to file nominating petitions is in person. But several candidates, including Lou Lanni, above, forgot Monday was Presidents Day, a legal holiday. With Dept. of State Elections Bureau closed, he at least found a depository open for his petitions.

He’s challenging State Rep. Brian Sims in 182nd Dist.

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Early talk on social media indicate US Sen. Bernie Sanders (D-Vt.) is being considered as having the potential to become the Democratic candidate for President – with Republican enthusiasts hoping it would be so. But the pragmatic developers of presidential election machines will tell you no matter how successful his campaign to woo the young to his democratic-socialist revolution, it will all come to a dead end against a Democratic National Convention wall of superdelegates.

Hillary Clinton has a 359to-8 edge of superdelegates, the group of unpledged party leaders and elected official delegates, going into the DNC meeting in Philadelphia. AP reports 210 of these remain undecided.

Though Clinton led in the

pending on schedule) to nonprofit organizations, especially those involving children.

He and his wife Sheila cofounded the first autism support class at Houston ES to help other autistic children like their son.

Green brings a rich background to the dais. He has been an assistant Deputy Attorney General. He is a graduate of the University of Virginia and Temple University School of Law.

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superdelegate race in the 2008 presidential cycle yet still lost to Barack Obama, her support is far greater this time around in 2007.

At this time in the 2008 race, AP found 169 superdelegates were for Clinton to Obama’s 63 going into that convention. That’s a nearly 3to-1 advantage. Her lead this year is 45 to 1.

Adding fuel to her campaign, to make sure, is her super-PAC, Priorities USA Action, which will be spending at least half a million dollars in paid advertising in the South Carolina Democratic primary. In the latest reporting period, Priorities USA Action reported it received $15 million in donations (equating to 60% of all donations) from financial industry interests. This super-PAC previously said it would only deploy its millions for the general election against Republicans.

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“There is no place in government, especially in the Attorney General’s Office, for that type of behavior,” said Rafferty. “It won’t be tolerated when I am Attorney General.”

Rafferty said he would require all Attorney General employees to follow an ethics policy based on United States Dept. of Justice guidelines for personal email use.

Rafferty is a former Deputy Attorney General. He is a State Senator from Montgomery County and the endorsed Republican candidate for Attorney General. Though endorsed, he has opposition in the Republican primary from Joe Peters, who had worked in Kane’s office.

Three Democrats, all well known in their areas of jurisdiction, can turn up the primary turnout if they all stay in. They are Montgomery County Josh Shapiro, Allegheny County District Attorney Stephen Zappala and Northampton County District Attorney John Morganelli.

Zappala picked up the endorsement early this week from Lt. Gov. Mike Stack. Ed Rendell has endorsed Shapiro.

To Kane’s credit, her office keeps functioning. She

announced a $470 million joint State and federal settlement with mortgage lender and servicer HSBC North America Inc. The settlement resolves potential violations of civil law based on HSBC’s deficient mortgage-loan origination and servicing activities, as well as its alleged foreclosure abuses. It provides direct payment to Pennsylvania borrowers for past foreclosure abuses by HSBC. An account of $59.3 million will be established to make payments to HSBC borrowers across the country who lost their homes to foreclosure between 2008 and 2012.

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In The Court of Common Pleas Philadelphia County Civil Action – Law No. 150903219 Notice of Action in Mortgage Foreclosure Nationstar Mortgage LLC d/b/a Champion Mortgage Company, Plaintiff vs. The Unknown Heirs of Sterly Singleton, Deceased & Marcine Mclemore a/k/a Marcine Singleton, Solely in Her Capacity as Heir of Sterly Singleton. Deceased, Mortgagor and Real Owner, Defendant(s) To: The Unknown Heirs of Sterly Singleton, Deceased Mortgagor and Real Owner, Defendant(s), whose last known address is 1512 East Duval Street Philadelphia, PA 19138. This firm is a debt collector and we are attempting to collect a debt owed to our client. Any information obtained from you will be used for the purpose of collecting the debt. You are hereby notified that Plaintiff, Nationstar Mortgage LLC d/b/a Champion Mortgage Company, has filed a Mortgage Foreclosure Complaint endorsed with a notice to defend against you in the Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, docketed to No. 150903219,wherein Plaintiff seeks to foreclose on the mortgage secured on your property located, 1512 East Duval Street, Philadelphia, PA 19138,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, 215-238-6333.

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A few months ago, the Vice news crew aired a documentary on its HBO show called “Fixing The System”.

While the documentary got a lot of attention because it featured footage of President Barack Obama visiting a federal prison, mass incarceration, particularly when it comes to nonviolent drug offenders, was the topic of conversation.

The documentary also looked at private prisons, the part they play in mass incarceration, and the families of some of the millions of people currently locked away in America’s prisons.

This means there are 1.5 million families that are missing a loved one.

While the Vice documentary gave us a thorough look at what has made the United States one of the top countries in the world in terms of the number of people it locks up, it didn’t take you into the day-to-day reality that prisoners face.

The play, “V to X”, which is currently playing at The Skybox at the Adrienne, looks at that day-to-day in a way that’s in your face, literally.

Set in privately owned Gentry Correctional, the play looks at the realities of prison life as seen through the eyes of a group of prisoners.

Written and directed by local playwright Kash Goins, this story of life among this cellblock of men includes depictions of the brutalities of prison, including physical and sexual abuse and the psychic abuse that is solitary confinement.

It was the aftermath of the case of Kalief Browder, a case that centered on solitary confinement, that helped Goins come up with a way to tell this story.

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Another dose of momentum struck the Port of Philadelphia when the Mexican company LandSea decided to invest. CRAIG MYGATT, the CEO of LandSea, was with GOV. TOM WOLF and LT. GOV. MIKE STACK to announce a deal.

The Mexican company will now transport produce in massive amounts to the Philadelphia courts. This will create hundreds if not thousands of new jobs. Additionally, it sends the word out that Philadelphia is a good place to do business.

Also on hand were STATE SENS. LARRY FARNESE and JOHN SABATINA, STATE REP. BILL KELLER, and COUNCILMEN DAVID OH and MARK SQUILLA. The key supporter to the LandSea deal is Holt Logistics. Holt is a family business and on hand were the new CIO TOM HOLT with his brothers LEO, MICHAEL and ERIC. PRPA’s CHAIRMAN JERRY SWEENEY was the MC and gave a lot of credit to outgoing EXEC. DIR. JAMIE McDERMOTT. Also on hand were key labor leaders DANIEL GRACE and BILL GAULT of the Teamsters Union, as well as BOISE BUTLER of the Longshoremen’s Union. Bill Keller gave credit to Tom Wolf for being better than all the previous Governors on port issues.

CONSUL GENERAL CARLOS GIRALT CABRALES of Mexico was a key player in making a deal happen.

There is still no budget yet Philly schools are already short of cash. It will be difficult for going to Wolf to talk about schools that teach when we have schools that are broke and broken.

ATTORNEY GENERAL KATHLEEN KANE made the right decision both politically and psychiatrically by deciding not to run for reelection. Surprisingly, Steve Michkin, spokesman for the House Republicans has indicated the House will continue to try and impeach Kane. This is the case even though she has roughly 10 months remaining in her term.

The last thing Harrisburg needs is a sideshow to divert attention away from an uncompleted budget.

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Yo! Here we go again with this bit of history about a song sung at some hockey games in Philadelphia.

Frank Sinatra considered Kate Smith the best singer of her time, and said that when he and more than a million other people first heard her sing “God Bless America” on the radio, they all pretended to have dust in their eyes as they wiped away a tear or two. You should know the story behind the first public airing of the song.

The time was 1940. America was still in a terrible economic depression. Hitler was taking over Europe and Americans were afraid we’d have to go to war. It was a time of hardship and worry for most Americans. This was the era just before TV, when radio shows were HUGE, and American families sat around their radios in the evenings, listening to their favorite entertainers.

And no entertainer of that era was bigger than Kate Smith. Kate was also large in size; plus size, as we now say, and the popular phrase still used today is in reference to her: “It ain’t over till the fat lady sings.”

Kate was also patriotic. It hurt her to see Americans so depressed and afraid of what the next day would bring. She had hope for America and faith in her fellow Americans. She wanted to do something to cheer them up, so she went to the famous American songwriter, Irving Berlin (who also wrote “White Christmas”) and asked him to write a song that would make Americans feel good again about their country.

When she described what she was looking for, he said he had just the song for her. He went to his files and found a song that he had written, but never published, 22 years before – way back in 1917. He gave it to her and she worked on it with her studio orchestra.

Irving Berlin and she were not sure how the song would be received by the public, but both agreed they would not take any profits from “God Bless America”. Any profits would go to the Boy Scouts of America. Over the years, the Boy Scouts have received millions of dollars in roy-

NON-STORIES make news this week. How about the one that said emails indicate disorder in Kathleen KANE’S office.

The few mails noted do NOT offer any indication of CHAOS! Maybe a SLOW DAY in the newsroom; or a need to keep antiKane momentum going (?)... How about a political comment piece that ALWAYS attacks POLS with sarcasm? There is a danger to this style of reporting: IT GETS OLD with readers.

(The BLUSTER of Gov. Christie was popular at first and made him feel he was presidential material. It is old now, and he will finish his term ignominiously with MOP in hand.). Their remarks go against their love of rehabilitation for an employee of Councilman David OH. Remarks on Joe RUSSO ignore a story in their very same publication years ago. And the mean spirit of it may tell us what writers actually feel about pols and judges – and indicating a bias of unobjective reporting. The Code of Ethics of the Society of Professional Journalists urges to do little harm!!

I thought editorials had hit a NADIR with the TARTAGLIONE piece – but they outdid themselves with a blast at the Democrat Senators who would not vote for a KANE ouster. Maybe the DEMS want a newly elected Attorney General, but they should never give the GOP bragging rights on a political removal. Thank you, DEM Senators! In a heartbeat the GOP could claim Kane was removed in disgrace to help their chances in the OAG race. In REALITY, the sleazy GOP move is AN INSULT to ALL State HOUSE MEMBERS by excluding them.

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Supreme Court JUSTICE ANTONIN SCALIA passed away at the age of 79. He was known for his conservative political views but, perhaps more importantly, for his conservative views on the role of the judiciary in our political system.

What I mean by that is that he believed the judiciary’s role is to interpret the laws passed by the legislature and signed by the executive. In another words – not to legislate from the bench.

Scalia once asked, “Do you think the American people would ever have ratified [the Constitution if] the meaning of [the document] shall be whatever a majority of the Supreme Court says it is”?

Stanford University Constitutional Law PROFESSOR MICHAEL McCONNELL noted that even his politically liberal students respected and praised Scalia’s judicial restraint, consistency and clarity of thought.

Did Scalia ever imagine that his respect for the separation of powers would cause the brouhaha that we are currently seeing in Washington? Senate MAJORITY LEADER MITCH McCONNELL made it very clear within a few hours of the news of Scalia’s passing that a decision on his replacement would not be made this year.

Initially I was stunned he said this. All he had to do was quietly bury any nomination in the Senate Judicial Committee.

After all, his predecessor, SEN. HARRY REID (D-Nev.) used arcane Senate rules to stifle Republican legislators.

From 2015 to 2015, Reid deep-sixed almost all legislation

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WALKING (Cont. From Page 12) And photos of the Lieutenant Governor in the press, which were unbecoming. We all have taken such pictures in life – and the media has pol file photos of that sort. To use them to support a point made in a story is MEAN MEDIA. All journalists have to do is look in their own photo albums for ugly angles.

And publish some of them!...

Another NON-STORY is the claim FATTAH uses postal franking at the public expense. The public HAS ALWAYS PAID franking for US House and Senate Members. It is LEGAL and been around since the early days of

the republic. I am not a Fattah fan; but nothing is illegal here AT ALL. HATS OFF AGAIN to Mayor Jim KENNEY for eliminating brownouts and EMS personnel rotations in the Fire Dept. It was a LOUSY policy! Controller Alan BUTKOVITZ revealed the extra $20 million cost of it. Thank you.... When I read of the sad plight of Judge Joseph O’Neill, I remembered when the feds addressed our police chiefs’ meeting years ago. They asked for cases since they could get stiffer sentencing.

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Mayor Ernie TRIANO was one of the leaders who helped provide relief to citizens. So were Harry WEIMER and Bill DAVENPORT and area veterans! Sen. Jeff Van DREW and Assemblyman Bob ANDRZEJCZAK, HOW DID YOU HELP OUT? THREE BIRTHDAYS of note: State Rep. Jim ROEBUCK. The “Deacon” does a lot for youth education! Also Retired Philly SHERIFF Barbara DEELEY. Barb knows good dining. A book by her on restaurants would be welcome! And the greatest photographer since Matthew Brady is Tom KEENAN. Birthday best!!... Sam RAPPAPORT passed away. Center City lawyer and ward leader. A quiet, gracious man. He is in Heaven now with old pals like Eddie Geventer.

City Councilperson JANNIE BLACKWELL has a great ordinance pending. An amnesty to those who owe years of parking tickets (so that they can never afford to pay up), allowing them to pay only the most-recent THREE YEARS! A caring and great idea!!... Councilman Alan DOMB’S first 100 days are innovative with his proposal to cut the early payment realestate tax discount by one half – and earn the City $10m. Smart thinking.

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Thanks to Rev. Paul “Earthquake” MOORE. He rushed to aid a woman and her two children who were run down at Broad & Dickinson Streets. Paul received a commendation letter from Lynne ABRAHAM, Esq. I am proud to say Paul was assigned to me in the Army and was a top military asset to us.

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Northeast) finds competition for his 5th Dist. seat from State Rep. Kevin Boyle (D-Northeast). In the Republican primary will be Ross Eric Feinberg, longtime community activist.

State Sen. Vincent Hughes (D-W. Phila.) has no Democratic primary or Republican general opposition.

Republican incumbent State Rep. Martina White (R-Northeast) has no opposition in the primary, but has to wait to see which of the two challengers for the Democratic nomination in her 170th Dist. she will face – endorsed Democrat Matthew J. Darragh or Francis M. Nelms.

While State Rep. Kevin Boyle (D-Northeast) has elected to add another front to face this primary, by challenging Sen. Sabatina, he faces no primary opposition for his current seat.

In the general for the 172nd, the Republicans are going with James Vincent Pio II. State Rep. Michael Joseph Driscoll (D-Northeast) has neither a Democrat nor Republican challenger in the 173rd Dist.

Neither does State Rep. Ed Neilson (D-Northeast) in the 174th.

Rep. Mike O’Brien (DKensington) in the 175th Dist. finds he is facing Sean Sullivan in the primary but with no Republica opposition Republican State Rep. John Taylor (R-Northeast), a major player in Harrisburg for Philadelphia and leader of the Republican City Committee, has no primary opposition in his 177th Dist. But he has a general contest from Joseph

Hohenstein who filed in the Democratic primary.

Also without Democratic primary and Republican general opposition are State Reps. Jason Dawkins (D-Kensington), 179th; James Clay, Jr., (DKensington), 179th; Angel Cruz (D-Kensington), 180th; W. Curtis Thomas, 181; William Keller (D-S. Phila.), 184th; and Maria Donatucci (D-S. Phila.), 185th.

State Rep. Jordan Harris (DS. Phila.), 186th, faces wellknown political consultant Nathan Chatmon in the primary, but has no Republican opponent in the general.

State Rep. James Roebuck (D-W. Phila.) finds the field in the 188th is clear and he is on his way back to Harrisburg without a Republican challenge in the general.

State Rep. Vanessa Brown

(D-W. Phila.), 190th Dist., facing criminal proceedings, finds primary opposition in abundance and hopes that works to her advantage. They include Wanda Logan for a return engagement, Darryl Thomas, Reginald Louis Howard, Theodore Smith, Movita Johnson-Harrell and Raymond H. Bailey. No Republicans filed.

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Without primary opposition are two city Congressmen: the 1st Dist.’s Bob Brady, who is also chairman of the Philadelphia Democratic Committee and the 13th Dist.’s Brendan Boyle.

2nd Dist. Congressman Chaka Fattah, on the other hand, faces stiff challenges from State Rep. Dwight Evans and 9th Ward Leader Daniel Muroff.

In the 1st State Senate Dist., State Sen. Lawrence Farnese, Jr. (D-S. Phila.) is being challenged by South Philadelphian John Morley, Jr. Morley is well known, having run in the district, but not against Farnese.

He had switched to the Republican Party for a time, but is now more comfortable as a Democrat.

The 3rd Senatorial Dist. is missing the familiar name of State Sen. Shirley Kitchen (DN. Phila.), who announced her retirement and her sponsorship of attorney Sharif Street as her successor. That led to an official endorsement by the ward leaders in her district. Challenging him is DeShawnda Lenee Williams.

State Sen. John Sabatina (D-

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Manayunk Turns Out For Evans

SHARING thoughts with State Rep. Dwight Evans at Bazemore Gallery in Manayunk on his bid to challenge embattled Congressman Chaka Fattah in 2nd Congressional Dist. Democratic primary are Tony Caselli and Temple University VP and Assistant to the President Willam T. Bergman.

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In addition to Local 22, Boyle has received the endorsement of the Philadelphia Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 5.

BAZEMORE Gallery on Main Street brought out movers and shakers like Jane Lipton, of Manayunk Development Corp.

Rep. Davidson Has Council Problem

192nd Challenge A Nutter Effort?

First she was faced with an open primary rather than an endorsement of her incumbency. Now 164th Dist. Legislator Margo Davidson lost a good chunk of her support when the Upper Darby Democratic committee voted to endorse Township Councilwoman Sekela Coles, her challenger. The Upper Darby Committee represents the largest municipality in the district.

Last week, the Delaware County Democratic Party also refused to endorse her, as a majority of its membership supported Coles as well. Coles has long history of service in Delaware County.

Mayor Michael Nutter’s long-time position as Democratic leader of the 52nd Ward, now filled by Steven Jones, leaves one to ponder if it is the former Mayor who has a hand in the fact Ward Leader Jones has announced he will challenge Congressman Bob Brady’s entry in the 192nd Legislative Dist. primary Lynwood Savage? With the former Mayor enjoying a host of offers, some with national significance, we think not. But then again, some find it tough to totally quit the political arena.

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Curtis Jones’ Mom Service Fri. Barbara E. Jones, the mother of 4th Dist. Councilman Curtis Jones, Jr., will be honored after her recent passing at Pinn Memorial Baptist Church, 2251 N./ 54th Street, tomorrow. Viewing will be from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m., at which hour homegoing services will commence. Interment will be at Fernwood Cemetery.

Online tributes may be sent to www.cwoodfh.com.

ENTHUSIASTIC about State Rep. Dwight Evans’ congressional challenge is supporter Alan Rosenberg, Esq.

convention exclusive to the subject of putting term limits on Congress.

The memorial, HM 417, passed the State House and State Senate by an overwhelming voice vote. It is part of a national movement led by US Term Limits to fight careerism in Washington.

Article V gives State legislators a way to make term limits on Congress a reality without needing congressional approval. For the convention to be called, 34 states must pass similar legislation. If the convention proposes an amendment, 38 states must ratify it for it to be added to the US Constitution.

The President of US Term Limits, Philip Blumel, said, “Seventy-five percent of Americans support term limits on Congress, including huge

ENJOYING fundraiser for Evans are Lenny Bazemore and Deborah Oliver.

majorities of Democrats, Republicans and independents.

This is a rare, truly bipartisan issue with national support.”

This bill was supported by both Democrats and Republicans in the State House and Senate throughout the process and passed unanimously through two committees.

This effort in the Florida Legislature was led by Florida State Rep. Larry Metz and State Sen. Aaron Bean.

What’s True Cost Of Wolf’s Budget?

It is claimed the State budget’s true cost is more than double Gov. Wolf’s proposed $33.3 billion budget! It could reach an incredible $80 billion if Wolf’s plan is enacted. That is the claim of Matthew Brouillette, president and CEO of the Commonwealth

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Florida Launches Term-Limited Congress SMALL-BUSINESS leader Darryl Thomas did well at his Super Bowl Party at Franchize Sports Bar in W. Phila. He was firing up his team to power his petition drive as he seeks 190th Legislative Dist. seat.

The Florida Legislature has passed legislation making it the first in the nation to call for an Article V amendment

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He stated, “Too often, elected officials avoid revealing the true cost of state government. Just like hidden charges in your cable bill jack up the real price over what’s advertised, the real cost of state government is far more than what we’re hearing. It may mean sticker shock, but taxpayers should know the bill they’re footing is far larger than the General Fund budget.”

The total operating budget includes the General Fund — $33.3 billion as proposed by Wolf — plus federal funds for state programs, “special” state funds (like the Motor License Fund and Lottery Fund), and more than 150 “other” state funds.

“Many of these programs are set on ‘autopilot’ — with spending increasing every year without the need for new legislation,” Brouillette continued. “As a consequence, spending has ballooned.”

LEADING financial-planning session for constituents at her Nicetown office was Councilwoman Cindy Bass as her aide Patrick Jones listens. Photo by Wendell Douglas

Admiral Joe Sestak has put together a clever “What Toomey claims and what he does are two different things” series of columns on the web.

Could earn him some points.

We see US Sen. Pat Toomey (R-Pa.) having to do some answering soon, or these could tear some loyalists away.

brings out huge numbers in primaries and it is within the 2nd Congressional Dist.

No Republicans filed in any of the three Congressional Districts.

Johnson Organizes Trail Watch

COUNCILMAN Kenyatta Johnson collaborated with stakeholders to provide an informational session for walkers, runners, and cyclists interested in joining newly formed Schuylkill River Trail Watch. Trail Watch is intended to improve safety and address concerns regarding harassment along the Schuylkill River Trail in response to recent incidents.

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(Cont. From Page 15) Not facing challenges in either the primary or general is State Rep. JoAnna McClinton (D-W. Phila.) in the 191st.

The 192nd is another story.

Filing to replace State Rep. Louise Bishop (D-W. Phila.) in the Democratic primary are endorsed candidate Lynwood Savage, Morgan Cephas, Edwin Santana, Jestine Johnson and Steven Jones. No Republican challenge here.

State Rep. Pamela DeLissio (D-Northwest) faces competition from Sean Patrick Stevens in the 194th, but neither will face a Republican opponent as the Democratic nominee.

State Rep. Donna Bullock (D-N. Phila.) has challenges from Jimmie Moore and Donnell Lamar Jones, but no Republican challenge in the general for the 195th Dist.

Enjoying no opposition in the primary or in the general election are State Reps. Leslie Acosta (D-N. Phila.), 197th, and Rosita Youngblood (DNorthwest) in the 198th.

The 200th, left vacant by State Rep. Cherelle Parker (D-Northwest), now a member of City Council, has a primary fight, but no Republican opposition.

Filing are Tonyelle Cook-Artis, Christopher Rabb and Bobbie Curry.

Cook-Artis is endorsed.

State Rep. Steven Kinsey (D-Northwest) can concentrate on serving his constituents, without a Democratic or Republican challenger.

But it’s a Rocky Balboa return match in the 202nd as State Rep. Mark Cohen (DNortheast) is challenged again

by Jared G. Solomon.

State Rep. Dwight Evans, 203rd, has elected to turn his seat over to popular Ward Leader Isabella Fitzgerald. He now is concentrating on his challenge to unseat incumbent Congressman Chaka Fattah.

With this one, read between the lines, since her 10th Ward

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thers immune to this behavior!

He warned that if the Senate Republicans “cross [this] Rubicon … they will be footsoldiers in a radical effort to obstruct and delegitimize the President.”

Did Reid as Majority Leader not do the same to the House of Representatives, Senate Republicans and the people who elected them when he shut down debate in Senate for four years? I gather he thinks it is OK if a Democrat undermines Republicans, but not vice versa.

PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA has also expressed his outrage that the Senate would dare obstruct his right to appoint Scalia’s replacement. This is almost as hypocritical as Reid’s comments. This President has repeatedly violated the separation of powers by circum-

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by Michael A. Cibik, Esq American Bankruptcy Board Certified Question: What exactly is bankruptcy? Will it wipe out all my debts?

Answer: Bankruptcy is a federal-court process designed to help consumers and businesses eliminate their debts or repay them under the protection of the bankruptcy court.

Bankruptcies can generally be described as “liquidation” (Chapter 7) or “reorganization” (Chapter 13). Under a Chapter 7 bankruptcy, you ask the bankruptcy court to wipe out (discharge) the debts you owe. Under a Chapter 13 bankruptcy, you file a plan with the bankruptcy court proposing how you will repay your creditors. You must repay some debts in full; others may be repaid only partially or not at all, depending on what you can afford.

When you file either kind of bankruptcy, a court order called an “automatic stay” goes into effect. The automatic stay prohibits most creditors from taking any action to collect the debts you owe them unless the bankruptcy court lifts the stay and lets the creditor proceed with collections.

Certain debts cannot be discharged in bankruptcy; you

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OUT & ABOUT (Cont. From Page 12) “He spent three years in solitary on suspicion of stealing a backpack,” Goins said. “He was 16 and had spent almost 900 days in jail. When he got out, he tried to get his life together. His mother came home and found him; he hung himself out the bedroom window.”

There are a lot of twists and turns in a well-written script with a troupe of great local actors.

But if you’re one of those people who is “fashionably late” to things, you might want to avoid

will continue to owe them just as if you had never filed for bankruptcy. These debts include back child support, alimony, and certain kinds of tax debts. Student loans will not be discharged unless you can show repaying the debt would be an undue burden, which is a very tough standard to meet. And other types of debts might not be discharged if a creditor convinces the court that the debt should survive your bankruptcy.

Next Week’s Question: Can I discharge payday loans in my bankruptcy?

that impulse when it comes to “V to X”. You see, the audience is, literally, part of the set. The audience itself is placed in the cellblock, behind bars, up close and personal.

“V to X” is playing at the Skybox At The Adrienne, 2030 Sansom Street until Feb. 20. Tickets are $25 and can be purchased at http://gokashproductions.ticketleap.com.

I’d like to end this week’s column by talking a little bit about the subject of next week’s column.

Over the weekend, we lost someone that I, and every other journalist of color in the country, owe our careers to.

That someone was Acel Moore, editor emeritus of the Philadelphia Inquirer. He was 75.

The Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist was also a co-founder of the Philadelphia Association of Black Journalists and the National Association of Black Journalists.

WAFFLEMAN (Cont. From Page 12) alties from this song To this day, “God Bless America” stirs our patriotic feelings and pride in our country. Back in 1940, when Kate Smith went looking for a song to raise the spirits of her fellow Americans, I doubt whether she realized just how successful the results would be for her fellow Americans during those years of hardship and worry ... and for many generations of Americans

City of Philadelphia Public Hearing Notice The Committee on Education of the Council of the City of Philadelphia will hold a Public Hearing on Monday, February 29, 2016, at 10:00 AM, in Room 400, City Hall, to hear testimony on the following item: 160033 Resolution calling for the City Council Committee on Education to hold hearings on the status of public schools in Philadelphia, the programs that exist and what we can do to insure that every student receives a quality education and support services necessary for positive childhood outcomes.

Copies of the foregoing item are available in the Office of the Chief Clerk of the Council, Room 402, City Hall.

Immediately following the public hearing, a meeting of the Committee on Education, open to the public, will be held to consider the action to be taken on the above listed item.

Michael Decker Chief Clerk, City of Philadelphia

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venting Congress with unprecedented executive orders and abuse of interim appointments powers.

While I am not entirely comfortable with McConnell’s proposed use of Senate rules to delay debate, I understand McConnell’s desire to let the current electorate decide in November who should choose Scalia’s replacement. Political commentator and PRESIDENT GEORGE BUSH’S speechwriter MICHAEL GERSON noted, “No one will be bringing the Federalist Papers to this knife fight.”

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sent over from the Republicancontrolled House of Representatives. The few pieces of legislation that reached the Senate floor were mostly presented as unamendable and subject to up-down votes. Reid also pushed through the unprecedented “nuclear option” which allowed a simple majority, not the traditionally needed 60 votes, to advise and consent on all judicial appointment except the Supreme Court.

When McConnell took the leadership, he was materially different than Reid. Legislation went the floor. Minority-party members (Democrats) could amend bills. The Senate was

once again open for business.

Therefore his position on shutting down debate on a potential Obama appointee seemed out of character.

But perhaps not. He believes the American people should have a voice in this potential sea change on the Court when they vote in November.

In an op-ed penned by Reid earlier this week, he gave us insight into the true meaning of the word “hypocrisy”. He lambasted McConnell for doing one time what Reid did on a regular basis for four years. He stated, “Our founders who envisioned a fair, bipartisan process must be rolling in their graves [over McConnell’s pronouncement].”

No, Harry, your repeated abuse of Senate rules and gross partisanship made our founding fa-

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