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PAL For A Day MAYOR Jim Kenney hosts Ziara Singleton, PAL participant from Logan PAL in N. Philly, for careershadowing day at City Hall. He presented her with memento for her outstanding performance in academics, sports, community involvement and leadership. Ziara is interested in a federal-governPhoto by Tony Webb ment career.

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Can Change In Pa. Constitution Bring Jobs Back To This City?

by Tony West A broad-based coalition announced Friday it will push legislation in Harrisburg to give Philadelphia the power to tax commercial real estate more heavily than homeowners’ real estate. If it succeeds, it will change the Pennsylvania Constitution and make history.

The legislation would modify the Commonwealth’s uniformity clause to enable Philadelphia to enact a plan to assess real-estate taxes on business properties at a rate 15% higher than the rate on nonbusiness, residential properties and to devote this money dollar for dollar to reduce wage taxes and businesses taxes.

This may look like a Bernie Sanders-inspired raid on rich capitalists. In fact, it is a program designed by local real-estate moguls. They are the ones who own these business properties. And they want to be taxed more. They are begging us to do it to them.

It aims to cut the wage tax over the next 10 years below 3% and slash the net-income portion of the Business Income & Receipts Tax in half. The payoff? An estimated 50,000 to 100,000 new city jobs in the next decade, its supporters predict.

Although this constitutional amendment is exclusively for Philadelphia (as the only City of the 1st Class), the measure can only be acted on by the State General Assembly. Thus, the ardent backing of Mayor Jim Kenney and several City Council members, while sending a firm message, does not mean anything legislatively.

This campaign must be waged by the Philadelphia delegation in Harrisburg. And a strong showing of Philadelphia State lawmakers stood among the lineup of two dozen civic leaders at City Hall.

The legislation is sponsored

by State Reps. John Taylor (RNortheast), Bill Keller (D-S. Phila.) and Dwight Evans (DN. Phila.) in the House. State Sen. Anthony Williams (D-W. Phila.), who is known for his bipartisan chops, will lead the charge in the Senate. Taylor &

Co. will drop the bomb when the House reconvenes Mar. 14.

First among equals is Taylor. He and his fellow Northeast Republican colleague Martina White face the daunting task of selling the amendment to their caucus in the State House, which is not solicitous of the needs of Philadelphia and leery of any bill containing the words “tax increase”.

The bill provides sweeteners for crucial moderate Republican legislators in the suburbs. Every worker – both those living in the city and those who live in Pennsylvania suburbs and work in Philadelphia – gets a significant increase in take-home pay by reducing the wage tax. Enabling legislation can ensure wage and business taxes are reduced only to the extent that new commercial real-estate tax revenues come in, so there will be no overall tax increase.

This proviso is a must, said Taylor. Without it, the measure has no chance of passage.

As State Rep. Bill Keller (D-S. Phila.), standing by Taylor’s side, noted, “Politics is the art of the possible.”

The goal is to crack a conundrum that has bedeviled all Philadelphia leaders since the 1970s: how to bust the State Constitution’s “uniformity clause”, which compels all kinds of real estate to be taxed at the same rate.

For decades, reformers have been assailing this rule, which, they charge, shorts the revenue potential from business properties, leaving homeowners to bear more of the burden. And in Philadelphia, a lot of homeowners are broke or close to it, due to our unenvied poverty ranking among US cities.

These reformers want “income that can move” (“jobs and businesses) to be taxed less, encouraging them to stick around. “Income that can’t move” (real estate) should be taxed more.

But nobody wants workingclass Philadelphians to pay more real-estate taxes. Those

BRANDYWINE REALTY TRUST’S Jerry Sweeney in City Hall introduced Penna. constitutional amendment to allow Phila. to cut business and wage taxes by increasing business property tax. He was backed

by Mayor Jim Kenney, State legislators and business leaders.

who own land where the big bucks are being landed should therefore pay more for their land, argue the bill’s sponsors.

Their reasoning is that if more businesses and more workers locate in the city, then their office space will have more customers and they will see more rental income. *** While the battle must be waged in Harrisburg, many private-sector Philadelphia real-estate leaders have been brewing this business heresy (“tax us more, please”) for many years now. Make no mistake: This pitch is coming from the top dogs in our private sector.

Jerry Sweeney, CEO of Brandywine Realty Trust, one of Philadelphia’s top real-estate pros, is instrumental in this proposal, which mustered three different business councils and the top labor leaders.

He led the press conference in City Hall. They have banded together as the Philadelphia Jobs Growth Council.

Sweeney says his coalition “believes the single unifying goal of the city should be to create jobs and make Philadelphia a top-10 job-creator nationally. But until we help ourselves to change our dysfunctional tax system and grow our tax base we will never stop lurching from budget crisis to budget crisis. Under our proposal, the business and the real-estate communities are saying we believe and we are prepared to pay more to make this city grow.”

“We haven’t yet regained the job levels we had in 2000 and are still 28% below 1970

job levels,” said Paul Levy, executive director of the Central Philadelphia Development Corp. and a coalition leader.

“This isn’t the fate of other old cities. New York City has 6.5% more jobs than it held in 1970; Boston is up 16.2%.

Philadelphia has only grown at 1.1% per year. Forty percent of the working residents of Philadelphia’s neighborhoods need to reverse-commute to the suburbs each day to find work.

This is no way to revitalize neighborhoods, grow our economy or create opportunity for our residents.”

Other business groups signing on are African American Chamber of Commerce, Building Owners’ & Managers’ Association, Committee of 70, Economy League of Greater Philadelphia, General Building Contractors Association, Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce, Greater Philadelphia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 98, Metropolitan Regional Council of Carpenters, Greater N.E. Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce, Parkway Corp., the Building & Construction Trades Council, PREIT, PRWT Services and Service Employees International Union Local 32BJ. The City has long realized it has a problem with its wage and business taxes. Studies since 2003 have recommended they be reduced. And they have been inching down; but the pace is agonizingly slow.

Currently the wage tax stands at 3.92% for city residents and 3.4915% for non-resident

workers. No other major American city taxes wages like that – with the unappealing exception of Detroit.

“What’s new is that business leaders and commercial landlords are stepping forward to support a commercial real estate tax increase up-front, as an investment in growth, and a bipartisan coalition of representatives from our Harrisburg delegation has agreed to sponsor the legislation,” said Kenney.

Philadelphia’s influential Building Trades are on board, making it hard for local politicians to oppose this move.

“Construction cranes are a sign of progress. We need to see them in far more sections of the city,” said Patrick J. Eiding, president of the Philadelphia Council AFL-CIO. “Working people support this plan because it will create more jobs and simultaneously lower their taxes.”

Changing the Commonwealth’s Constitution is a marathon, not a sprint.

“It is never easy,” said Taylor. “But it has been done several times in the last two decades when compelling ideas create bipartisan support.

“The Commonwealth’s legislative calendar creates the possibility right now that this legislation can be introduced and passed before the end of the calendar year. Then, following requirements of the State Constitution, it would have to be introduced in the new legislative session in 2017. If all goes well, it could pass next year and move to the required referendum stage within 2017,” he explained.

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by Joe Shaheeli Congressman Chaka Fattah (D-Phila.) is confident of two things: Beating back challengers to his 2nd Congressional Dist. seat; and winning acquittal from charges lodged by the US Attorney’s district office against him.

Last Friday, he felt confident about holding on to his congressional seat when the caucus of ward leaders in his district voted in his favor 1611-1. His strongest challenger, State Rep. Dwight Evans (D-N. Phila. ) picked up the 11 and the third of four challengers, 9th Ward Leader Dan Muroff, voted for his own candidacy.

Not getting a vote was Montgomery County Lower Merion Township Commissioner Brian Gordon, who met many of the ward leaders for the first time. He knew not to expect any commitments, but welcomed the opportunity to introduce himself.

All four have indicated they are in the race to stay.

Look for no withdrawals.

Caucus Vote Favors Fattah, LDC Endorses Rep. Evans Second Dist. Caucus Results Promise Hot Primary

2ND CONGRESSIONAL Dist. ward leaders gathered at Democratic City Committee headquarters for endorsement vote.

Normally, one can call this an endorsement for Chaka, but the participating ward leaders who voted for Evans indicated, for the most part, they would not honor the majority rule.

Insiders, counting the ward voter turnout, believe Evans may have the edge anyway.

He’s topped the other three in campaign funds and the 11

wards voting for him have a history of bringing out primary voters surpassing the other 17 wards.

Comfortable of winning the vote in his suburban neck of the district is Gordon, who said his long history as an attorney working in Philadelphia will help him get votes.

Fattah has the endorsement of Congressman Bob Brady, Democratic Party chairman, as well as the Service Employees International Union, the National Union of Hospital

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and Health Care Employees District 1199C and the Black Ward Leaders Association; all of which speak to Fattah’s legacy of leadership in Congress over the past 21 years.

Fattah is a senior member of the House Appropriations Committee and has set spending priorities for more than $1 trillion in annual discretionary funds. He is also the ranking member on the Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science a& Related Agencies and a member of the Energy & R EPRESENTATIVE

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TOWNSHIP Commissioner Brian Gordon enjoyed this photo opt with Councilwoman Marian Tasco, who conducted caucus endorsement vote, and Ward Leaders Emilio Vázquez, Frank Oliver and State Rep. Rosita Youngblood.

Water Development Subcommittee, and co-chair of the Congressional Urban Caucus, a bipartisan group of 57 Members representing America’s metropolitan centers.

As for the criminal charges against him, the Congressman firmly believes the federal charges are based on erroneous information they possess. He is anxious to take on the government when the trial begins.

Powerful Laborers Union Endorses Evans In 2nd

WISHING State Rep. Dwight Evans and CongressThe Laborers’ District man Chaka Fattah well is Council of the Metropolitan Democratic City Commit(Cont. Next Page) tee’s Charlie Bernard.

Kenney Breaks Ground On Fairhill Plaza

BANKER C a r m e n Gambone congratulates State Sen. T i n a Tartaglione on her successful efforts in bringing to fruitiontion g r o u n d breaking to launchPlaza Allegheny, an 85,000-square-foot mixed-use retail shopping center in N. Phila.’s Fairhill neighborhood. $16 million development project is expected to create 140 permanent jobs in community.

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RALLYING around Lynwood Savage for State Rep at Asmara Conxion Lounge in Overbrook were, from left, LUCKY Lynwood Savage enjoyed approval Leon Sullivan, Ward Leader Congressman Bob Brady, of Dani Reaves and Melinda Brown at his Photo by Wendell Douglas campaign rally.

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Photo by Wendell Douglas “As our Congressman in Washington, DC, Dwight Evans will undoubtedly serve Philadelphia well,” said Walt Higgins, business manager of Laborers’ Local 57.

“I’m extremely grateful to Ryan Boyer, the executive board and the thousands of members of the Laborers District Council for this endorsement of my campaign for the 2nd Congressional Dist.,” said Evans. “The men and

women of the Laborers have built this city and region from the ground up. They continue to fight for safe working conditions, jobs that can support families and the rebuilding of our neighborhoods block-byblock and I am humbled to have their support.”

LDC, which includes Laborers’ Local Unions 57, 135, 332 and 413, works on behalf of more than 5,000 members to help to secure projects, pro-

mote the hiring of union workers, and meet the quality-of-life and quality-of-work needs of employees and employers in Philadelphia, Bucks, Chester, Delaware, and Montgomery Counties.

In addition to benefiting from a well-trained and effective workforce, signatory contractors have access to multiple resources including research studies, market analyses and bid information. As af-

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filiate members of the Laborers’ International Union of North America, LDC belongs to a network of workers whose participation has been substantial in helping to build some of the most significant structures throughout America.

Locally, from hospitals and educational institutions to malls, housing developments and convention centers to highways and roads, the work of laborers has been instru-

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(Cont. From Prev. Page) Area of Philadelphia & Vicinity, working on behalf of its more than 6.000 members, has endorsed State Rep. Dwight Evans’ candidacy. In past elections, Congressman Chaka Fattah had been their choice.

“The LDC is proud to endorse Rep. Evans’ run for Congress,” said Ryan N. Boyer, business manager of the LDC. “Evans’ strong history of job creation and innovative legislation makes him the man for the job!”

“Dwight Evans’ goal, just like that of the laborers, is to build a stronger Philadelphia,” said Samuel Staten, Jr., business manager of Laborers’ Local 332. “For over 30 years, Dwight has been a pillar of strength in the Philadelphia African American community!”

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mental in completing projects throughout the region.

Dan Muroff, who is also challenging Fattah, drew first for ballot position, followed by Fattah, Evans and Brian Gordon.

Lt. Gov. Mike Stack Endorses Sabatina Lt. Gov. Mike Stack’s endorsement of State Sen. John Sabatina (D-Northeast) for his reelection to the Pennsylvania (Cont. Page 6)

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Changing of The Guard (Cont. From Page 5) State Senate is another block to the efforts of State Rep. Kevin Boyle (D-Northeast) and brother Congressman Brendan Boyle (D-Phila.) to bring the 5th Senatorial Dist. under the Boyles’ control.

Stack, who had been the ward leader of the 58th and had held the 5th Senatorial Dist. prior to serving as Lt. Governor, said “I’m proud to endorse Senator John Sabatina for the Pennsylvania 5th Senatorial District. He has a proven record as an advocate for Northeast Philadelphia and will continue to fight for his community in Harrisburg. Of the two candidates he best knows the issues that affect his district. I look forward to continuing to work with him.”

Sabatina thanked Stack for his endorsement, saying, “No one knows this district better than Mike Stack. I am honored that a leader who represented this District for 13

REPUBLICAN City Committee leaders were unanimous in their electing Executive Director Joseph DeFelice, center, immediately following State Rep. John Taylor’s decision to resign that post. Congratulating DeFelice are Taylor and Republican Counsel Michael Meehan. years with such deep personal connections to our neighborhoods, schools and centers of commerce proudly lends his good name to my candidacy with his endorsement today.”

Sabatina previously served for nine years in the Pennsylvania State House representing Dist. 174. The 5th Senatorial District, includes all or part of the 41st, 45th, 54th, 56th, 57th, 58th, 64th, 65th, and 66th Wards of the City of Philadelphia.

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Kevin Boyle announced his campaign has received the endorsement of 6th Dist. Councilman Majority Leader and 65th Ward Leader Bobby Henon as well as Philadelphia Controller and 54th Ward Leader Alan Butkovitz.

“I am proud to have the support of Councilman Bobby Henon and Controller Alan Butkovitz, who are both dedicated public servants and are doing great work in Northeast Philadelphia and across our city,” said Boyle. “From our time working together in City

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GOP Changes Leadership The Republican City Committee has made a change at the top in its leadership due to the resignation of Party Chair State Rep. John Taylor (D-Northeast). With much of his time taken up by leadership responsibilities in Harrisburg, Taylor indicated he would have to resign from his city role.

Making it official last Thursday night was Taylor, who indicated his continued work load made it extremely difficult to take care of the responsibilities involved in leading the Republican Party “now energized and growing” as seen by the number of new and veteran ward leaders in attendance.

His announcement was greeted by the ward leaders

with appreciative applause.

Elected unanimously to replace him was Exec. Dir. Attorney Joseph DeFelice, who will continue to handle both roles. He indicated under his leadership the Republican City Committee will continue to reach out to traditional Democrats “who we increasingly find are disenchanted with the performance of their party’s elected City and State leadership.”

Chair remains 5th Ward Leader Mike Cibik.

Lanni Finds Own Ballot Pick Pays Off Picking your own proved lucky for Lou Lanni, who was the only one of four contenders for the 182nd to bother showing up for the lottery to select ballot position.

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Hall and Harrisburg, I have tremendous respect for their commitment to the communities we all represent and look forward to working together as Northeast Philadelphia’s next State Senator.”

The Boyle campaign exudes confidence. Congressman Brendan said he’ll be spending all of his “spare time devoted to my brother’s campaign,” since he also has no opponent.

The Congressman added, “Our polling shows us well in the lead early on. Few realize how often my brother and I have been campaigning, work-

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THANKING State Rep. and Ward Leader John Taylor, left, for his leadership role as Republican City Committee chairman were Ward Leaders Bill Pettigrew and Linwood Holland.

DISCUSSING changing of leadership at United Republican Club were Ward Leaders Terry Tracy and Craig Melidosian, who are seen here flanking Republican Counsel Michael Meehan.

All congratulated Joseph DeFelice on his new leadership role.

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WRAPPING up Black History Month on Feb. 29, State Rep. Curtis Thomas led historical tribute to Phila. civil-rights leaders such as Bill Gray and Leon Sullivan.

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PHILA. Frederick Douglass Inclusion Council held Black History Month Reception at Indigo Bleu in Powelton Village.

What early on seemed to be Reception included speeches by African American Civil War a brewing primary for Pennsyl- Orator Hari Jones, PA GOP African American Inclusion vania Treasurer in the Demo- Dir. Ryan Sanders, American Petroleum Institute VP Lisa cratic primary has ended with Salley and Maryland Lt. Gov. Boyd Rutherford. the announcement Albert Baker Photo by Wendell Douglas Knoll has withdrawn from the race. Now standing alone is former State Board of Education chairman Joe Torsella.

The November contest will be between Torsella and Republican Otto Voit, the only GOP Treasurer candidate.

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Exelon Chapter Marks History (Cont. From Page 7) said. “While it is unfortunate that this office had to close, I am currently looking at other options that would enable my staff and me to offer the same opportunities to the district in a more convenient location.”

Neilson said his main constituent service office, located at 16 Old Ashton Road, will remain open and can be reached at (215) 330-3714.

Neilson added, “I hope constituents think of our office as a one-stop shop if they need help with car registrations, signing up for the PACE or PACENET prescription drug programs, obtaining birth or death certificates, or other services.”

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Endorsed Republican Attorney General candidate John Rafferty reports his campaign team had collected 14,000 petition signatures, far more than any other statewide hopeful.

State Sen. Rafferty (RMontgomery) has received the endorsements of the Pennsylvania State Troopers Association, Pennsylvania Fraternal Order of Police, the Pennsylvania Professional Firefighters Association and the Pennsyl-

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The AG Democratic primary should prove interesting.

Three heavyweights are in this arena: Stephen Zappala, Joshua Shapiro and John Morganelli, appearing on the ballot in that order.

Making hay among friends is Shapiro, who picked endorsements last Friday from Philadelphia’s elected officialdom. Among them were Sheriff Jewell Williams; State Sens. Vincent Hughes (D-W. Phila.) and Art Haywood (DNorthwest); State Reps.

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Council President Darrell Clarke endorsed Shapiro last month. So did Gov. Tom Wolf last week, all adding to the endorsements from former Gov. Ed Rendell and the Mayors of York, Lancaster and Harrisburg. Shapiro is chairman of Montco Commissioners.

Zappala announced four prominent elected officials from Northeastern Pennsylvania have endorsed his candidacy. They are State Sen. John T. Yudichak (DLuzerne) and State Reps.

Marty Flynn, Sid Kavulich and Frank Farina (all D-Lackawanna).

This weekend, Democratic State Committee meeting to endorse state wide offices will probably not endorse anyone of the three, since it is unlikely any one of them can muster a 2/3 vote needed.

This will be an interesting open primary.

safety in his community. He works in his neighborhood through his community group to make his neighborhood safer. Jared is tough on crime and supports local law enforcement. Jared will be a strong voice for us in Harrisburg and that is why he has our full support.”

Solomon also has the endorsement of the Plumbers Union Local 690, Philadelphia Firefighters’ & Paramedics’ Union Local 22, City Controller Alan Butkovitz and the 54th Democratic Ward.

He expects to weather a petition challenge from the incumbent.

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St. Patrick’s Parade Fundraiser

HIGHLY successful fundraiser overflowed FOP Hall in N.E. Phila. with several thousand attendees to help pay for St. Patrick’s Parade set for Mar. 13 on Ben Franklin Parkway.

Seen at event were Maureen Aboud; City Commissioner Lisa Deeley; TV newscaster Bill Kelly; Mary Francis Fogg, Parade Association VP; grandson Jason Fogg; and Judge Photo by Joe Stivala Patrick Dugan of Veterans’ Court. and rallied voters to change the composition of City Council in historic fashion,” said Alison Perelman, executive director of Philadelphia 3.0.

“The choice to focus on Term Limits was bold but vindicated by both the election results and now by the recognition we have received for our groundbreaking campaign.”

The magazine credited Philadelphia 3.0 campaign with bringing in three independent Council-at-Large candidates.

GOP Remembers Frederick Douglass The Philadelphia Frederick Douglass Inclusion Council held its Black History Month Reception last Thursday here.

Its main purpose is to reach out to the Black voters in this

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FOP Endorses Solomon In 202nd Dist. Primary The Philadelphia Fraternal Order of Police has endorsed Jared Solomon for State Representative in his challenge of long-term incumbent Mark Cohen.

FOP Lodge 5 President HOPING to put dent in Hillary Clinton’s Democratic machine John McNesby said, “Jared are Catherine Carnabuci and Andres Jones, who paraded Solomon has earned the entheir Bernie Sanders signs after participating at Sanders grass- dorsement of FOP Lodge 5 roots rally at City Hall. because of his commitment to

RESTAURATEUR Sid Booker is 3rd Senatorial Dist. Democratic candidate Sharif Street’s senior advisor. Booker called Mayor Jim Kenney’s election early on in mayoral campaign Photo by Robert Mendelsohn and says same about his candidate.

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The reception included speeches Maryland Lt. Gov. Boyd Rutherford, American Petroleum Institute VP Lisa Salley, African American Civil War orator Hari Jones, and Pennsylvania GOP African-American Inclusion Dir. Ryan Sanders.

“Republicans are showing a bright path forward for impoverished communities, “I’m excited to take part in such an important event in Pennsylvania,” Salley said. “The Frederick Douglass Inclusion Council is a great tool to recruit and include AfricanAmerican voters in new and exciting ways. The Council provides a unique means of discussing ideas to develop the workforce in communities and prepare them to compete for good paying jobs and upward mobility.”

“The Republican National Committee and the Republican Party especially those in our inner cities,” Rutherford said. “Republicans are showing that, through investment and engagement, our underdeveloped areas can grow and create opportunities for everyone. The Frederick Douglass Inclusion Council in Pennsylvania is another building block towards our goal of engaging our African-American communities and creating economic prosperity.”

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tainment. All welcome.

Mar. 5- State Rep candidate Wanda Logan hosts Fish Fry Fundraiser at Encore, 4002 W. Girard Ave., 6-10 pm. Tickets $25.

Mar. 6- State Rep. Pam DeLissio hosts 194th Dist. Meet & Greet, at home of David Kedson, 17 E. Dartmouth Rd., Bala Cynwyd, Pa., 2-4 p.m. RSVP (215) 383-2823.

Mar. 7- State Rep. Vanessa Brown hosts Prayer Breakfast at Greater Bible Way, 1461 N. 52nd St., 9 a.m. For info (888) 684-5509.

Mar. 9- State Senate candidate Sharif Street conducts Real Chance Rally in front of Uptown Theater, 2240 N. Broad St., 10:30 a.m. For info Micah Mahjoubian (267) 551-1776.

Mar. 9- GOP hosts Happy Hour at Paddy Whacks, 140 South St., 6-9 p.m. Free street parking. Free food, Irish Potatoes homemade by Annie Havey.

Mar. 10- State Rep. Stephen Kinsey and Councilwoman Cindy Bass host Town Hall Mtg. at Corinthian Bapt. Ch., 6100 N. 21st St., 6-8:30 p.m.

Mar. 10- State Rep. Joanna

McClinton & Councilwoman Jannie Blackwell host Town Hall Mtg. at Add B. Anderson Sch., 1034 S. 60th St., 6-8 p.m.

State budget issues, State & City agencies. For info (215) 7486712.

Mar. 10- S. Phila. Business Assn. hosts “Person of the Year Gala” at Galdo’s Catering & Entertainment at 20th & Penrose Ave. Cocktails begin 6:30 p.m. For info Secretary Gaeton Tavella (215) 868-5502.

Mar. 10- Americans for Democratic Action hosts 2nd Congressional Dist. Candidate Forum at William Way Ctr., 1315 Spruce St., 7 p.m. For info (1215) 732-2220.

Mar. 10- From Motown to Uptown Cabaret Fundraiser at Barbers Ha., Broad & Oxford Sts, from 9 p.m. Commemorating 88th anniversary.

Mar. 11- 57th Ward hosts St. Patrick’s Day Candidates Night at Paddy Whacks, 9241 Roosevelt Blvd., 7 p.m. Tickets $35, Candidates $100.

Mar. 11- State Sen. Anthony Williams invites entrepreneurs to Penna. Treasury Small Business Initiative conference at

Gerri C. LeBow Ha., Drexel Univ., 3200 Market St. Registration deadline Mar. 4. Call (215) 492-2980.

Mar. 12- Birthday celebration honors State Sen. Anthony H. Williams at Hilton Hotel, 4200 City Ave., VIP Reception 7-8 p.m., General Reception 8-11 p.m. For info and prices (267) 587-7223.

Mar. 13- State Rep candidate Lou Lanni hosts Grease Karaoke Party at Locust Bar, 10th & Locust Sts., 7 p.m.-2 a.m. For info (267) 8151188.

Mar. 16- Mayor Jim Kenney hosts St. Patrick’s Day Celebration at McFadden’s, 1 Citizens Bank Way, 5:30-8 p.m. Food, beverage, parking, live entertainment. Sponsors: Pot o’Gold - $10,000 (PACs, sole proprietorships, and partnerships); Shamrock Sponsor - $5,000 (PACs, sole proprietorships and partnerships; Leprechaun Sponsor $2,500. Tickets $100. For online purchase or info (215) 800-9937.

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Mar. 17- Judge Jimmy Lynn hosts St. Patrick’s Day Break-

fast at Plough & Stars, 2nd St. above Chestnut St., 7:30 a.m.

Traditional Irish breakfast, music, dancing, songs, poetry, stories. Be ready with your party piece! Tickets $25, students $20. RSVP Alison Krajewski (215) 783-3709 or judgejimmy@comcast.net.

Mar. 17- State Rep. Rosita Youngblood sponsors SEPTA Senior Key Photo Day at Mercy Neighborhood Ministries, 1939 W. Venango St., 10 a.m.-3 p.m. For info (215) 849-6426.

Mar. 18- Phila. Intellectual disAbility Services holds Brighter Futures Awards at Phila.

Downtown Sheraton Hotel, 210 N. 17th St. Luncheon. Councilman Derek Green presents citation. For info Wendy Williams (215) 685-4680.

Mar. 18- Elaine Tomlin hosts Democratic 42nd Ward Candidates Night Out at Concilio Ballrm., 141 E. Hunting Pk. Ave., 6-10 p.m. Evening attire, music, food, dancing, cash bar, DJ Shawn. Donation $25 ($30 at door). For info Michele Rhett (8756) 361-3102 or Shantey Lindsay (215) 205-8061.

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Mar. 3- C o u n c i l w o m a n Cherelle Parker hosts Budget Address Reception at McCormick & Schmick’s Restaurant, 1 S. Broad St., 8-9 a.m.

Tickets $25, $100, $250. For info Melissa (215) 251-0585.

Mar. 3- State Rep. Leslie Acosta hosts Job Fair for Formerly Incarcerated at Temple Univ., Gittis Ctr., 1755 N. 13th St., registration 9 a.m., workshops until 3 p.m. For info (215) 457-5281.

Mar. 3- State Sen. Daylin Leach hosts Good Government Seminar at Cabrini Coll., 610 King of Prussia Rd., Radnor, Pa., 9 a.m.-1:20 p.m.

Mar. 3- Mothers In Charge mark Women’s History Month at new office, 520 N. Delaware Ave. Su. 302, at Spring Garden

St., 11 a.m.-3 p.m. RSVP (215) 228-1718.

Mar. 3- #BlackVotersMatter hosts 2nd Congressional Dist.

Forum, Democratic and Republican candidates, African American Museum, 701 Arch St., 5:30-9 p.m. Sponsored by Urban Philly Professional Network.

Mar. 3- Brehon Law Soc. Hosts St. Patrick’s Day Celebration at Davio’s North Italian Steakhouse, 111 S. 17th St., 69 p.m. Honoring Lt. Gov. Mike Stack. Tickets $75 in advance, $100 at door. For info James Q u i n l a n , Quinlan@BlankRome.com.

Mar. 3- Legendary Middle East Reunion Night brings together musicians, belly dancers and patrons at Frankie Bradley’s, Juniper & Chancellor Sts. Doors open 7 p.m. 8 p.m. show of shows, featuring Roger Mgrdichian, Chris Marashlian, Joe Tayoun, Bill Tayoun, Baris Kaya and surprise guests. Admission $10 at door. Live enter-

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In the meantime … in-between time … backed up for a second year are State budgets.

Because of this failure by the General Assembly and the Administration to bring Budget One to fruition (and it could happen again with deliberations for Budget Two), there are problems.

For instance, school districts are cash-strapped. This was brought out by Auditor General Eugene DePasquale, who noted before the House Appropriations Committee last week, school districts already struggling to stay solvent may run into more trouble when going to borrow again.

He told them, “Banks today cannot guarantee there’s going to be a State budget. So school districts that have depleted their fund balances and already had one loan, I believe, if they need another second go-around, their interest rate will either be significantly higher or they may not get the loan.”

Pressure is mounting to nudge them all to action. Yet the lack of strong demonstrations in Harrisburg, here and in other major municipalities with financially strapped school districts preserves an eery silence – and a false peace on Capitol Hill.

Muddling up the finances of the Philadelphia School District was the recent Supreme Court decision removing from the School Reform Commission powers which had been given to them by the General Assembly.

This does not put an end to State control of the School District, but it leaves Philadelphia unclear exactly what powers the SRC actually wields. This only aggravates the financial picture which now adds pressure to City Council to find extra millions to keep the schools at a decent operating level.

This raises again the question: “Can we continue to raise taxes in this City without further impairing its desirability as a place to do business?”

S.R.C Chair Marjorie Neff‛s Dilemma

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With the UNIONS Teamsters Local 830 Vows Soft-Drink Fight In Council Daniel H. Grace, Secretary/Treasurer of Teamsters Local 83, this week announced, “As we have twice in the past, Teamsters Local 830 will once again exhaust every resource available to us to defeat the new administration’s proposed soda tax. We will again be joined in this fight by a broad coalition, including the beverage industry, small-business owners, consumers, consumer advocates, the faith-based community and elected officials alike.

“Although Mayor Kenney’s stated funding goals from this regressive tax on sugary drinks are noble, it is patently unfair, especially to low-income citizens, single mothers and minorities. It also is our firm belief that this proposed tax is illegal; government cannot tax the same product twice. We also find the Mayor’s flip-flop on this issue to be disconcerting. The same reasons why he twice previously opposed this idea as a City Councilman are still valid now.

“The passage of this proposal will result in the swift departures of the Pepsi and Coca-Cola operations in the city, the loss of many familysustaining jobs, and a consumer revolt. Much like the prior administration’s muchballyhooed tax on cigarettes – which Philadelphia consumers evaded by simply crossing the city borders to buy their tobacco products elsewhere – the same thing will happen with sugary drinks.

“The soda tax was a bad idea then and it’s a worse idea now.”

Labor 411 Brings Good Consumer Guide To City Labor 411, the nation’s #1 guide to union-made products and services, has added Philadelphia as the fourth city in its consumer movement to

support good jobs.

The City of Brotherly Love and Sisterly Affection joins Los Angeles, San Francisco and Washington, D.C. as part of the Labor 411 family. A city-specific print edition for Philadelphia is currently set for this summer of 2016, just in time for the Democratic National Convention.

“Philadelphia is pleased to join Labor 411 in supporting good jobs through the purchase of union-made products and services. We believe it’s a very effective way to bolster a lagging middle class,” said Patrick Eiding, president of the Philadelphia Council AFLCIO. “Philadelphia is a beautiful and historic union city with a robust tourism industry.

We believe it is a great fit with the Buy Union, Buy American movement and will help create more good jobs to the region.”

Founder and publisher of Labor 411 Cherri Senders added, “We are delighted to add Philadelphia to our line-up of great union cities, and look forward to putting together an ethical shopping guide that reflects its rich history and personality.”

She added, “Labor 411’s mission is clear: By supporting businesses that treat their employees well with fair pay, good benefits and safe working conditions, we strengthen the middle class and we strengthen America.”

Founded in 2008, Labor 411’s print and online guides now include more than 10,000 listings covering hotels, restaurants, retail outlets and other businesses in three of the nation’s top consumer markets: Los Angeles, San Francisco and Washington, D.C. Labor 411’s website (www.labor411.org), featuring geolocating, allows consumers to pinpoint by neighborhood where their shopping dollars can support living-wage companies and their communities and avoid retailers that do not treat their workers well.

PA AFL-CIO Leaders Blasted ATI Lockout The principal officers of the Pennsylvania AFL-CIO have offered support and encouragement to the United Steelworkers who were subjected to an illegal lockout at Allegheny Technologies Inc. plants in six states while calling for labor law reform to prevent illegal lockouts in the future. The lockout has ended pending a vote to ratify a new contract.

“While the Pennsylvania AFL-CIO agrees with the United Steelworkers and the National Labor Relations Board that the six-month lockout of 2,200 workers in six states was illegal and inexcusable, we also agree with United Steelworkers VP Tom Conway the time has come to heal, ratify a new contract and get our workers on the job making the best steel in the world,” said Richard Bloomingdale, president of the Pennsylvania AFL-CIO. “The end of the lockout is welcome news for the workers at ATI who braved their way through needless hardship and difficult times. We cannot let the suffering of our brothers and sisters be lost on those who have the power to reform and enforce labor laws. We need laws with real consequences to serve as a deterrent to companies who needlessly and callously disregard the rights of workers,” said Frank Snyder, secretary-treasurer of the Pennsylvania AFL-CIO.

Hite Congratulates PFT’s Jordan Dr. William R. Hite, Superintendent of Philadelphia School District, lauded the reelection of Jerry Jordan as president of the Philadelphia Federation of Teachers.

He said, “Congratulations to Jerry Jordan and his team on their election victory. For many years, Jerry and his team have demonstrated their commitment to Philadelphia’s students and public education. As a fellow educator, I look forward to resuming our collective work to enhance and improve educational opportunities for our students.”

F&M Poll: McGinty Losing Support Katie McGinty finished behind Joe Sestak and John Fetterman in a Keystone Progress Summit straw poll. while a poll from Franklin & Marshall shows that “Joe Sestak slightly widened his lead among Democrats.”

Last month Sestak led McGinty by 4 points, but now he leads by 9. McGinty also recently overwhelmingly lost the endorsement of her home

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Harry Lewis, Jr. is honorary chairman.

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Florida is the single biggest prize of the primary season because it is the largest state to allocate its delegates on a winner-take-all basis.

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Last Sunday, JIM PIO held the official announcement of his run for the State Representative (Dist. 172) seat currently held by Democrat KEVIN BOYLE. Boyle is planning on running for both this seat and the State Senate (Dist. 5) in the primary. The Senate seat is currently held by Democrat JOHN SABATINA. Pio and the Republican City Committee believe the Dist. 172 seat is winnable for a Republican, as it was held relatively recently for decades by former SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE JOHN PERZEL. Pio held his announcement on his front porch. Pio’s wife KHARA PIO introduced City COUNCILMAN AL TAUBENBERGER. Taubenberger, who lives in the vicinity, spoke of the importance of sending another Republican to Harrisburg. Former US CONGRESSMAN JON FOX (PA-13) and STATE REP. MARTINA WHITE joined Taubenberger in support of Pio. The large crowd included people from all parts of the city and even Montgomery County. ROSS FEINBERG, who is running for the State Senate (Distr. 5), which includes Pio’s neighborhood, was there to support Pio. Businessman THOM ESTILOW, the Republican candidate for Dist. 154, which includes Cheltenham and Springfield Township and parts of Jenkintown, was there.

The crowd included ward leaders and committee people from other parts of the city, including MATT WOLFE (27th), DAPHNE GOGGINS (16th), ROSS WOLFE (27th), MIKE DeNOIA (21st), MARK WULLER (56th), DENISE FUREY

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By the time that you read this column, City Council Chambers will be packed with Cabinet members, Council staff, and various hangers-on in anticipation of Mayor Jim Kenney’s first budget address.

Heck, some of you might be reading it while you’re waiting for the Mayor to start his speech.

Now, the budget address doesn’t always go off without a hitch. In 2014, City workers angry with the progress (or lack thereof) in contract negotiations with the City forced Mayor Michael Nutter to move his budget address from City Council chambers to the Mayor’s Reception Room. But for the most part, this bit of pomp and circumstance flows like it’s supposed to.

(And because it’s usually broadcast live on 6ABC, it usually starts on time. Considering it’s replacing “The View”, it also leads to the collective IQ of City residents rising at least 200 points. Not having to figure out whatever has come out of “View” host Raven-Symone’s mouth tends to do that.)

This will be Kenney’s first time standing at the podium to give the Mayor’s budget address after attending 23 years worth of budget addresses in an at-large City Council seat.

His wish list is fairly significant. Universal Pre-K is a bigticket item. Mayor Kenney also wants to get $500 million and use it to fix up the city’s parks and recreation centers. There’s also a soda tax, yet another one of those things that Nutter wanted, but couldn’t get past City Council.

(Then again, when you’re trying to get something out of a group of people who don’t really like you much, it can be (Cont. Page 16)

Yo! Here we go again with this question – why are there sneakers on the wires?

Sneakers hanging like Spanish moss from utility wires in every Philadelphia neighborhood, from Mayfair to Manayunk, from Chestnut Hill to South Philly are a classic sight in Philadelphia.

But do you know what they are doing up there?

After extensive interviews throughout the city, several theories have emerged for this phenomenon. Most people said; “I really do not know” or “I see them all over the city but I cannot figure it out” or “Maybe they do not like that model so they tossed them up there” or simply “It is really stupid!”

One theory is that they are the result of a grade-school prank that has been around for as long as there have been sneakers and wires. The scenario goes like this: a “victim” carrying his sneakers, laces tied together, over his shoulder while returning from gym class. He passes a smart aleck who, sensing a golden opportunity to be a wise guy, grabs said sneakers and tosses them onto the nearest wires. Some fun, huh? Now the victim not only doesn’t have sneakers anymore, but he also has to explain to his parents why he doesn’t have them.

Another theory concerns a sort of group ritual ... of celebration at the end of the school year.

It is similar to tossing of hats into the air, at West Point graduation. From the number of sneakers on the wires, in some areas, near many schools, it seems this is a good explanation.

The most-prevalent theory pertains to sneaker immortality. It seems that it is not only a convenient way to get rid of worn-out sneakers, and it also serves as a lasting legacy. Something you can point to with pride for many years. “Those are my sneaks and they have been up there for five, or six years, WOW! I wonder how long they will hang there.”

Some kids love their sneakers and really do not want to get rid of them although they are worn out. But by hanging them on the wires, every time they pass them they can see them and it is like they are still with them.

In some neighborhoods it is not only tradition but it is done with a sense of pride, a definite way to be remembered. A truly distinctive and original Philadelphia curiosity.

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How about the NEW WAY to select judges! Three former Governors praised the “NEW”” way, which is the OLD refrain of MERIT SELECTION. Every year the “merit” trumpet blares out. Merit Selection is SCARY. LARGE LAW FIRMS could have an advantage is selection of judges. What of the single-lawyer law office, or lawyers who do defender work?

Or those who defend folks with small incomes? What chance will they have? Ed RENDELL cites scandals in our courts vs. the federal courts. He did not give ratios from merit lower courts. And speaking of ratios, there are fewer federal judges than locals. And if we had merit selection, the groups advocating it would have to LAY OFF their executive director, assistant directors, and staff. I do not want a CASTE system, so I am singing: “Up in the garret away from the din, Ed is playing that OLD VIOLIN.” There is a lot of neo-con talk that says Hillary CLINTON is too cozy with Wall Street. Maybe we need a POTUS that can reason with them (?). And the “No” on hearings from the GOP to replace Justice SCALIA is just reprehensible and overtly partisan. All the more reason for Americans to STOP electing one party for the White House and another for House and Senate. Too MANY YEARS OF PARALYSIS! Looks like the BOARD OF JUDGES concluded its recent vote on a vacant Board of Revision of Taxes seat – with the recognition DUE PROCESS may not have occurred when Joseph RUSSO was relieved of his BRT seat in May 2009.

Also the need to safeguard against interference with the JU-

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City Hall Sam has been hearing a rumor that Montgomery County COMMISSIONER JOSH SHAPIRO could exit the race for Attorney General as part of a political deal to avoid a costly Democratic primary. Sam does not think the rumor holds water.

The obvious reason is political egos are not insubstantial. In fact, they are considerably larger than most egos. Shapiro’s former nickname as a member of the State House of Representatives was “Wonderboy”. Such people do not get out of the way for others. CHS believes there is no way Josh Shapiro would back down at this point in time. It would be too damaging to his credibility and his ego.

In any event, Shapiro has raised the most money, albeit over a decade, and believes he is wellpositioned to win the race. Southeastern Pennsylvania is vote-rich; but it remains to be seen whether Shapiro can really play in the mother of all the rich territories, Philadelphia. It is one thing to say one is from the Philadelphia area, but the difference between the affluent suburbs and the mean streets of blue collar Philadelphia is enormous.

Although STEVE ZAPPALA is clearly a choice of Western voters, the Democratic voter population there has decreased dramatically in the last several years. Also, the Western Pennsylvania county of Westmoreland used to be a reliable Democratic area that was home to the powerful House MAJORITY LEADER JIM MANDERINO. The county now delivers votes for Republicans.

But Zappala has been securing the support of key Philadelphians such as LT. GOV. MIKE STACK and all those who follow Stack. In Stack’s Lieutenant Governor race, he won both Allegheny County, even against Western Pennsylvania opponents, and had enormous margins in the entire five-county Philadelphia area. If Zappala can cut into a decent portion of the Southeast and get all of the West, he’s a shoo-in.

And please don’t forget that JOHN MORGANELLI from the Lehigh Valley has run three times for Attorney General. He is extremely well known and very aggressive. He demonstrated this by criticizing Shapiro’s lack of prosecutorial experience during a debate at the Progressive Summit.

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WAITING for arrival of bride were Scott Brown, Best Man Sid Booker, Groom Donald “Ducky” Birts, ShopRites’ Scott and Jeff Brown, and Louise Moss.

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REV. DR. Gus Roman conducts ceremony at Zion Baptist Church marrying Donald “Ducky” Birts to Linda Best Bey before audience of over 200 friends and famiy members. Photos by Robert Mendelsohn

A F T E R wedding ceremony State Rep. Dwight Evans enjoyed being in this photo with bridal party. With him behind bridal couple is Best Man Sid Booker.

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#Black Businesses Matter Opens Doors

SHARING moment on stage at #BlackBusinessesMatter inaugural event at Reef Restaurant were Kareem Thomas, Ryan Boyer, Omar Sabir, Councilwoman Cherelle Parker and Raheem Islam.

African American business owners no have a tool to pry open opportunities that have long eluded them with the creation of #BlackBusinessesMatter network. #BlackBusinessesMatter’s inaugural event, held last week, brought together business, labor and political leaders.

Among those, all of whom spoke, were Rahim Islam, president/CEO, Universal Cos.; Ryan Boyer, business manager, Laborers’ District Council and chairman of the Delaware River Port Authority; Billy Miller, campaign field director for Pennsylvania Supreme Court Judge Kevin Dougherty; Michael Banks, president, African American Chamber of Commerce; and Kareem Thomas, regional vice-president/business banking market manager, Wells Fargo Bank.

The group’s organizers, Hanan Abdul-Karim and Omar Sabir, identified for thoser in attendance the goal is to identify African Americanowned businesses and/or individuals who are interested in building bridges by learning the best business practices, retention and growth.

Sponsors for this event include Laborers’ District Council, Congressman Robert Brady, Councilwoman Cherelle Parker, Philadelphia

Community of Leaders, Reef Restaurant which hosted the gathering, Sharif Street, Write Style Editorial Services, Sabr Enterprises, Nate Sabir Scholarship Fund, and Enturi Communications.

Honored for their longtime efforts on behalf of minority businesses were President Judge Sheila Woods Skipper of Common Pleas Court and Ward Leader Edward Sonny Campbell. #BlackBusinessesMatter has set up a busy schedule of

workshops, webinars, and podcasts to those on their lists.

Highlight for May will be an “All Female” Panel of Speakers, covering business startups.

Hanan said, “We have begun to reach out throughout the city and suburbs for black business owners to reach out to us, using print, and on line communication vehicles.”

The group can be reached by calling (267) 679-9264 or (267) 428-1450 or via the net at phillybbn@gmail.com.

COUNCILWOMAN Jannie Blackwell was among seekers, seen here flanked by Omar Sabir and State Sen. Vincent Hughes.

PORTION of crowd seen at Reef Restaurant for inaugural meeting of #BlackBusinessesMatter.

City Honors 25 ‘PALs’ For Day Twenty-five youngsters “PAL-ed” around with government officials and experienced life in the workplace in an empowering career-development program, the annual Lockheed Martin PAL Day at City Hall on Tuesday.

The PAL students joined Mayor Jim Kenney, City Representative Sheila Hess (the program’s emcee), PAL representative and public officials in a morning kick-off ceremony in

the Mayor’s Reception Room.

“PAL builds character, sportsmanship and offers productive recreational, educational and social activities that energize and engage our city’s youth” said the Mayor. “I know first-hand, because I took part in and benefited greatly from organized PAL football programs in South Philadelphia when I was a kid, just like countless Philadelphians across all neighborhoods. I would like

Philadelphia Flower Show Welcoming Hotel Logan

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 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 Penna. HortiPhoto by Bonnie Squires cultural Society.

LOGAN HOTEL, formerly Four Seasons, held grand opening and VIP party. Seen here drew Matt Rader, left, CEO of Penna. Horticultural Society, with his staff members. Logan Hotel is donating 10% of roomreservation income to PHS for month of March.

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to thank the dedicated PAL Center supervisors and staff, and Lockheed Martin for supporting the city’s most precious asset: our young people.”

To begin the day, Mayor Kenney — in his first PAL Day as Mayor — greeted and addressed the students. He commended the PAL kids, all high-school students, on their good deeds and accomplishments. He reflected fondly on the positive influence of PAL on his early life and about his days as a 12-year-old participating in organized youth activities at PAL programs in South Philadelphia.

Kenney posed for photos with each of the students and their assigned public officials — along with representatives of PAL and Lockheed Martin, the event sponsor. The 25 adult mentors were from the City, City Council and judicial system.

Kenney, PAL’s Honorary President, also presented the students with a memento from the City to acknowledge their outstanding academic and community achievements. Many of the young PAL participants are accomplished student leaders.

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MEMBERS of “The Families Of Phila.” express their thanks to Councilman Curtis Jones, Jr. and Chief Field Examiner representing Wall Street Insight, Inc., Rodney Burrell, in City Hall after Council passed Resolution 150361, which authorizes hearings regarding illegal maneuvering by law firms and others in growing mortgage-foreclosure scandal.

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Celebrating Rep. Roebuck’s Birthday FIRE Fighter Paul Grugan was honored for exemplary service, fighting fire in zero conditions, and who fought through collapsed ceiling and entangling wires to rescue trapped woman. Ladder 28 firefighter Grugan receives award from STATE REP. Jim Roebuck chats with PFT president Jerry Commissioner Derrick Sawyer, as Mayor Jim Kenney and Jordan and John Meyerson of UFCW Local 1776 who at- STATE REP. Dwight Evans, an old friend of Jim Roebuck’s, tended his birthday celebration at Warmdaddy’s. Roebuck enjoyed sharing Birthday Bash at Warmdaddy’s. others looked on. He comes from a family of firefighters.

Photo by Bonnie Squires congratulated Jordan on his reelection. Photo by Bonnie Squires LAUNCHING his campaign as Republican P U B L I C standard bearer in SAFETY was 172nd from his home in put into spotlight N.E. Phila. is Jim Pio, during town-hall flanked here by former meeting hosted Congressman Jon Fox,

by Councilman State Rep. Martina Bobby Henon White, Councilman Al and Mayfair Taubenberger and COUNCILWOMAN Jannie Blackwell knows she has an ally 15th Police Dist.

Pio’s wife Khara. in State Rep. Jim Roebuck in her education efforts.

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But I’ll get a copy of it today.

And I’ll hear the presentation.

And I’ll ask the muckety-mucks and chiefety-chiefs that will be deciding on what stays and what they think of it.

For the next two weeks, we’ll look at it. Will it help the city’s poverty problems? Will it tackle concerns like employment for returning citizens and money for schools?

What will it mean politically?

Let’s be honest: Without the endorsements of high-profile Black politicians like State Rep. Dwight Evans and former City Councilwoman Marian Tasco, Kenney would probably be watching this budget address from home. Will those endorsements be reflected in this budget?

We shall see….

CITY HALL (Cont. From Page 12) Even though Shapiro was bloodied by the relentless Morganelli criticisms, a straw poll of progressives watching the debate gave Shapiro the victory. He clearly holds an elevated stature in progressive circles and progressives are key in a Democratic primary statewide.

JARED SOLOMON is challenging STATE REP. MARK COHEN again in a Democratic primary for the State House.

Solomon is a hard worker and has been relentless. Cohen is a well-regarded State Rep. As usual, there are likely to be some proxy issues with who favors Solomon. It’s a shame Democrats keep savaging each other at a time when their numbers are dwindling in the capital.

ALBERT BAKER KNOLL, who was a candidate for State Treasurer, showed he was not a chip off the old block of his mother CATHERINE BAKER KNOLL. Albert withdrew from the campaign because he had problems with nominating petitions.

The only Democratic candidate remaining for State Treasurer is JOE TORSELLA, who ran unsuccessfully for Congress some years ago.

Former Bucks County CONGRESSMAN PATRICK MURPHY is now the Acting Secretary of the Army. This is the highest civilian military position in the United States.

(Cont. From Page 12) A representative for the Philadelphia Electric Co. explains it this way: “It seems like that when the flowers appear, and so do the sneakers on the wires.”

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less the sheer volume of sneakers on a particular line becomes a service-affecting problem.

You may have a completely different theory about this enigma. But whatever the reason, this is a fact: Sneakers will always hang from the telephone and electric wires in Philadelphia!

press release attacking MAYOR JIM KENNEY’S plan to increase taxes. DeFelice aptly quoted a character from Rocky V, George Washington Duke, the Don King-like character, who asked, “Do you like reachin’ in your pocket and only feelin’ your leg?”

DeFelice further noted, “While Duke may have been referring to the plight of the famed down-on-his-luck neighborhood pug, it could have easily been asked today to every taxpaying Philadelphian who struggles each week to make ends meet.”

Like the Rocky movies which have recurring themes, so do Philadelphia Democrats.

Every Rocky film has someone struggling to win. In Philadelphia, Democrats are always striving to tax us more. Kenney has resurrected the idea of a soda tax. Taking a page out of GOV. TOM WOLF’S playbook, he has asked for a tax of 3%, up from the 0.5% to 2% sought by prior soda-tax advo-

cates in City Hall. Wolf in his recent budget asked for a 6.5% natural-gas severance tax, up from the 5% he sought last year which was rejected by the legislature. Unfortunately, we in Philadelphia we do not have a significant Republican presence in City Council as we do in Harrisburg to protect our wallets.

DeFelice noted, “Kenney has justified this increase by utilizing the dollars gained to pay for universal Pre-K, community schools, recreation and green-infrastructure bonds, etc.”

I believe in the value of PreK education, especially in economically challenged areas. But giving the task and the related funding to a school system that cannot do an adequate job on K-12 education is crazy. While I agree education is a priority and our schools need more funding, we need to expect our school administrators to manage the money they currently have better.

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(Cont. From Page 12) (46th) and newly elected CHAIRMAN of Republican City Committee JOE DeFELICE. DeFelice is also the leader of the 64th (part of which is in Dist. 172).

Last Thursday, RCC held a meeting to elect a new Chairman. Earlier in the week, STATE REP. JOHN TAYLOR announced his intentions to resign as Chairman. He endorsed DeFelice, executive director of RCC, to replace him.

DeFelice was elected by acclamation. DeFelice will retain his duties of executive director.

Taylor cited the demands on his time as a State Rep among his reasons to resign. Taylor oversaw a very-smooth transition from the six-year period of turmoil within the RCC when the reformers battled with the old guard.

Quickly after becoming Chairman, DeFelice issued a

A phone company spokesperson says, “This is not an unusual practice. It is a type of live and let live, hang and let hang attitude.”

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Mar. 25Democratic Women of Phila. host Fish Fry at Champagne Cafe, 21 E. Chelten Ave., 4:30-9 p.m. Tickets $12. For info Yvonne L. Sawyer (267) 2298507.

Mar. 26State Rep. Rosita Youngblood hosts Town Hall Mtg. on Fox St., 10 a.m.12 m. For info (215) 8496426.

Mar. 27South St. Headhouse Dist. celebrates 85th Anniversary of Phila.

Easter Promenade, starting 12:30 p.m.

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Mar. 18Councilman David Oh hosts Fundraiser in support of Special Forces Ass’n at Cannstatter Volksfest Verein, 9130 Academy Rd., 6:30-9 p.m.

Major speakers! $5 event ticket, $250 VIP reception.

Send checks to “Special Forces Ass’n”, c/o Councilman David Oh, Rm. 319 City Hall, Phila., PA 19107.

Mar. 18State Senate candidate Ross Feinberg is hosted Chili Cookoff at 3118 Englewood St., 7-10 p.m.

GOP celebrity chefs. Donations $35. For info David Lynn (215) 333-3753 or David@DAL-Services.com.

Mar. 19Pentecostal Clergy of Phila. celebrates Prayer Breakfast Chestnut Hill Ch., 1159 E. Chelten Ave., 8:30 a.m.

Keynote speakers: Pastor Elvin Ezekiel, US Senate candidate Joe Sestak and Congressman Chaka Fattah. Donation $30.

For info Bishop Leonard C. Goins (215) 991-9830 or (215) 738-9739.

Mar. 19Grands As Parents hosts “From Motown to Uptown Cabaret” at Barber’s Ha., Broad & Oxford Sts., 9 p.m. BYOB. Setups available.

Mar. 24State Sen. Larry Farnese hosts Senior Expo at S. Phila. HS, 2101 S. Broad St., 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Free health screenings, refreshments and light lunch. Seating limited. RSVP by Mar. 17 (215) 952-3121.

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ing your money down, and signing a few documents. It involves planning.

First, there’s the obvious need to determine what chapter you should file under-typically 7 or 13, but, in a few instances, it could even be 11.

Second, you and your lawyer need to do some bankruptcy planning, and in this post I’ll discuss planning for Chapter 13 by buying a vehicle.

Chapter 13 bankruptcy – if you’re over median income (using the six-month average prior to filing)-is a five-year process. If you’ve got an older car, you’re probably better off replacing it prior to filing. If it dies or begins “nickel and diming you to death” during your bankruptcy, you’ll need to file a motion to incur debt.

You’ll have to make the case for needing that newer vehicle, and getting an order entered will take about a month.

Buying a car will also help you on the means test, which

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by Michael A. Cibik, Esq. American Bankruptcy Board Certified Question: Should you buy a car before filing Chapter 13?

Answer: You may want to consider buying a car prior to filing your Chapter 13 bankruptcy case.

Filing bankruptcy isn’t a matter of going to your bankruptcy lawyer’s office, plunk-

determines how much you’ll need to pay to your unsecured creditors in your plan. No car note means no ownership allowance on the means test.

That, in turn, means (pardon the pun) that you lose $517 on the means test.

You must be mindful of how the purchase will look to the Chapter 13 trustee and, more importantly, the bankruptcy judge.

Am I saying you buy the car to do better on the means test? No. But if you need a car, it’s best to take care of that prior to filing. And if that helps you on the means test, well, so be it.

Buy a high-quality used car, and be sure you need to buy a vehicle. For example, if you have a 2008 model vehicle with 60,000 miles on it that you just paid off, I would not advise you to buy a newer car prior to filing. In contrast, however, if you owned a 2004 with 150,000, I would.

Next Week’s Question: Does Chapter 13 mean paying all creditors back? It could be zero to unsecured claims?

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BURIED in the daily press back pages was a TINY mention House Democrats question if the House should move forward with the KANE impeachment investigation, since she has stated that she will not seek reelection. The GOP disagrees.

It gets them in the news.

COURTS: A letter to the editor slammed the DA’s Office for prosecution in social media. Another note said media should take responsibility for any condemnation of a defendant. Also, politicians should not weigh in. This giving the prosecutors more leverage against a defendant; and maybe reaching the jury pool.... JIM JENKINS, Director of Flags across America, should know of American Legion Post 4 of Champaign, Ill. The post rewards more business operators MONTHLY with a framed certificate, for the flying of OLD GLORY!

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Joseph COSTIN (S. Philly), Meteorologist; and Ward Leaders Bob DELLAVELLA, Esq., Willie JORDAN, Matt MYERS and Shawn DILLON as well as legislative candidate Lou LANNI! A TOAST to Pat BONNER, who is to be included in the RING OF HONOR of top citizens during the St. Patrick’s Day Parade! This long-overdue reward comes after years of assistance in charity. Her work in Irish causes includes promotion of the EASTER RISING ON Apr. 24 at Independence Hall.

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Pat now works on a Battle of the Bulge Monument.... Steve JONES, 52nd Ward Leader, looks set to run for State Representative in the seat formerly held by Louise BISHOP. Lynnwood SAVAGE is the endorsed candidate, and a fine fellow. So is Jones a NUTTER candidate?

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