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hat a week in news. Bucks County became the epicenter for the next great “American Crime Story,� the dastardly health care bill was still so dastardly that it still made even the most conservatives say, “hell no,� and a white woman in Minnesota got shot for no apparent reason. Hell, cockroaches even attempted to invade Bridesburg. When you work in this business, something really sad happens: you lose emotion. You lose any sense of feeling sorry and instead rationalize everything as if justifying it can allow you to make sense (or at least attempt to make sense) of it all, process it and move onto the next heinous piece of news that’s sure to come across your news feed. Take the Bucks County shootings for instance. It’s absolutely terrible for the families and friends to have to live without their loved ones and no one should ever have to see their young lives come to an end in the manner those four boys suffered at the hands of a fucking psycho. However, the rational side of me says they wouldn’t be in that situation if they weren’t allegedly on their way to buy mass quantities of marijuana from said psycho. You don’t even need to take drugs to know that drug deals are dice throw situations, you don’t know what you’re walking into. Sometimes it’s a score, sometimes – and in the case of these four – it’s being on the unfortunate end of a gun barrel. Justine Ruszczyk, the woman shot by the Minnesota cop after calling 911 is an absolute unspeakable tragedy. She suspects a sexual assault and calls police. 3+,/$'(/3+,$:((./< &20
Doing her civic duty as a citizen. What does she get for her trouble? A bullet to the abdomen. A story that’s become international news and at the time I pen this piece still remained a mystery as to what went down that made Ofc. Mohamed Noor pull out his service weapon and kill this woman. Rational side? She joins a growing list of people in America who are senselessly gunned down by those who are supposed to protect, proving perhaps that police shootings aren’t exclusive to people of color. I actually hope her death becomes the ďŹ nal piece of icing on an already layered cake that we need more stringent mandates for our police ofďŹ cers. To be honest, most cops generally show up looking like they just won a fucking Strongman competition. Why is the last resort on their belt always seemingly the ďŹ rst? Looking at Ruszczyk, if this ofďŹ cer truly felt she wasn’t being compliant wouldn’t mace or a Tazer have done the trick? Again, the whole story isn’t out, but that’s my takeaway in a tragedy we’re hearing about on a daily basis. What still gets me ďŹ red up are stories like the Overbrook man charged with killing his 2-year-old son or the dog in Georgia that died after it was discovered buried alive on a trail; it’s body ravaged by heat and insects that fed on it until it was discovered. Two instances of true innocence that can’t be rationalized, that can’t be justiďŹ ed. Just a pair of cases where a truly sick individual held domain over something that depends on it for survival. I don’t think I’ll ever see the sad side of tragedy. I’ll recognize it, I’ll sympathize, but my ďŹ rst instinct will always be to digest by justifying and simply move on. I know I’m not the only person who feels this way given we are all inundated via TV, radio, social media and those little boxes in our pockets that have taken control of our daily lives. Now that I think of it, maybe that’s truly the sad part. Q TWITTER: @SPRTSWTR -8/<
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Props to 29-year-old Patrick LaVecchia, a Temple graduate and Northern Liberties resident, who is (or was, as of last week) leading the biggest poker tournament in the world, the World Series of Poker Main Event. According to Billy Penn, LaVecchia is in the running to bring home $8.1 million from the famed Vegas tournament, which concludes on July 22. He hasn’t said what he’ll spend the spoils on if he wins, but we’re pretty sure NoLibs’ cost of living won’t be a problem anymore. Q
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Goes to the new artwork on Frankford Avenue in Fishtown created by the mural arts nonproďŹ t known as V.U.R.T. When asked what inspired the cat themed mural that takes up the expanse of the building on 1120 Frankford Ave., V.U.R.T. co-founder Evan Lovett told the website, Streets Dept: “Well, if I were a cat, I know I’d want to hang around a neighborhood called ‘Fishtown’.â€? Well played. Q
To Rob Ellis’ decision to leave his radio post on The Fanatic (97.5-FM). Ellis is one of the better sports guys in this town and one of the only reasons to tune into that station. However, the man was juggling two fulltime positions, this role and as an analyst on Comcast SportsNet. We get that at some point that takes a toll. Godspeed, Rob. Q
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League of Extraordinarily Rich Women Names are tricky. Sometimes a thing has a very nice name, and then a not very nice thing comes along and ruins it for everyone else. If you’re curious how this works, look at how hundreds of well-meaning, nonterroristic companies named “Isis� have been faring in the last few years. And lo, as a Philadelphia Magazine writer pointed out on Twitter, our very own Union League has something called the “One Percenters Club.� In a city where one in four people live below the poverty line, the name might smack of WTF-ness. But apparently the club is for the Union League’s women. The name hearkens back to a time in which female club members actually made up just one percent of the club. Q
Glenn “Hurricane� Schwartz, iconic weatherman and bowtie connoisseur, was bumped from his role of “chief meteorologist� at NBC10 last week. His title now reads plain-old “meteorologist,� according to the network’s website, and the chief title now belongs to Tammie Souza. But the move is not a demotion! An NBC10 spokesperson explained to Philly.com that Souza is taking over the 11 p.m. weather slot, which is apparently reserved for that title, but Schwartz will continue to provide forecasts earlier in the day. 3+,/$'(/3+,$:((./< &20
We leave you with this‌ Since we’re on the topic of pests this week, it might be timely to share this letter to the editor we received this week. We can’t decide if it holds validity or is just a rant, so read and decide. Enjoy. What bed bugs taught us about the Free Library It's never a good sign when city officials refuse to answer direct questions. A couple of years ago, NBC10 news reported on a bedbug issue at various Free Library locations. The bed bugs were found in books and other materials. As a result, both the Northeast Regional location on Cottman and the Holmesburg branch on Frankford were closed. According to NBC10, "Library officials wouldn't disclose all of the locations the pests have popped up, but say there have been at least ten incidents in the last six months." Were bed bugs present at ten different locations? Furthermore, “The libraries have been keeping the problem quiet for fear patrons will be afraid to visit. In fact, the sign on the door of the Holmesburg branch Thursday said the closure was due to an emergency.â€?
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Yet nearly two years prior to the Free Library bed bug issue of December 2015, CBS3 was informed by Sandy Horrocks, a library executive, that bed bugs are “notâ€? a problem at “anyâ€? of the Free Library’s 54 locations. Accuracy and transparency are the first steps in both prevention and control of bed bugs. According to Ron Harrison, Orkin entomologist and director of technical services‌â€?They're also good travelers, often latching onto luggage, purses, and other items during travel.â€? Bedbug infestations can spread rapidly and they aren't truly nocturnal, they're considered by professionals to be more of an opportunist. If you stay up all night, they will come out and feed on you during the day. Some people have severe allergic reactions to the bedbug bites. All one has to do is perform a quick search on YouTube to see it for themselves. According to Scientific American, in colder climates bed bugs may live up to a year without feeding. It would appear the Free Library is more concerned about protecting a brand than the health and safety of its patrons. Quite the corporate cut-throat move considering the Free Library is a non-profit organization.
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Where’s the integrity? Because, there was a good reason why the city formed a Philadelphia Bed Bug Task Force. Could someone at the Free Library just be honest with taxpayers? It's not just a bad optic, this is point-blank wrong. You can't defend the indefensible. The Free Library is supposed to set a good example for children. This is not the way we go about elevating the American consciousness. Q
– JASON KAYE, PHILADELPHIA
That’s how much the city spent on pest control this past fiscal year across all of its buildings. However, they may want to consider going with a new extermination company. A July 12 Philly.com report depicted the problem as being worse than it’s ever been with mice running rampant and bed bugs still being discovered inside many City Hall offices. 3+,/$'(/3+,$:((./< &20
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This panhandler walks dejectedly after getting no takers on what’s jokingly called the walk of shame.
Sparing some change A deeply personal look at the panhandling situation in Philadelphia BY ALEX VUOCOLO
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eorge Roscoe and Linda Smith lean against a wheelchair access ramp outside Mariposa Food Co-op, a grocery store located inside a former bank on Baltimore Avenue in West Philadelphia. The June “Dollar Strollâ€? is underway, and vendors line the sidewalk selling $1 cups of beer, grilled corn, and barbeque chicken. As dollar bills change hands up and down the avenue, Roscoe, 64, and Smith, 54, take turns asking for a small donation of money or food. Some give a crumpled bill or a handful of change. Others offer to go inside to buy them something from the co-op. Overall, the yield is good. By the end of the evening, the couple munch on barbeque chicken and dance along to a passing drumline. Roscoe and Smith panhandle all over Philadelphia, but their preferred spot is right here on Baltimore Avenue. They say it has the right mix of foot trafďŹ c, access to food, and people willing to help. Roscoe, who says he panhandles to support his partner, doesn’t hesitate to generalize about the neighborhood’s character. -8/<
A fitting message along a stretch of Callowhill Street known for panhandling. “It’s not in the ghetto,� he says. “People love you more.� A handful of regulars outside the co-op agree the curved, treelined corridor is prime real estate for panhandling. “I don’t panhandle anywhere but here,� says David Harrington, 33, who started asking strangers for help last October after dropping out of the workforce due to an injury. “For me,
it’s better that I stay in a safe place to panhandle, because there are certain areas where people look down at you or persecute you.â€? Harrington’s decision to stick to Baltimore Avenue is based on hard-earned experience — bad encounters everywhere from 7-Eleven parking lots on Broad Street to busy intersections in Center City. It’s also simple economics. Customers on the increasingly gentriďŹ ed commercial strip are willing and able to give. “Right here I can make more money because I have a lot of customers,â€? says Tony Coleman, 59, an off-and-on panhandler for the last decade. “People downtown act like they got nothing to give me, no money or nothing.â€? Unlike in Center City, where both pedestrians and panhandlers are more transient, the same faces turn up again and again on Baltimore Avenue. People like Omar Lahayne, a well-known homeless man who recently committed suicide, become neighborhood ďŹ xtures, albeit controversial ones. Certain hotspots, such as outside Mariposa or the intersection of 45th and Baltimore four blocks east, attract a rotating cast of ďŹ ve or six of the same people. Propping up this secondary economy are the avenue’s many businesses. They provide the foot trafďŹ c necessary to make panhandling worthwhile, yet they often stand to lose the most from its presence. Many shop owners worry customers will turn away if they feel harassed or endangered. For some, it can feel like a stark choice between cracking down or ďŹ guring out how to coexist — a word plastered on the back of more than a few fuel-efďŹ cient cars here on University City’s grungy fringe. Baltimore Avenue is home to a socialist bookstore, an anarchist community center, an alternative media non-proďŹ t, and a member-owned food co-op. Black Lives Matter signs hang in a number of storefronts. On this street, kicking a panhandler to the curb or calling the cops isn’t always a popular move. “I think part of being a good neighbor means trying to provide a safe and welcoming space, and that is part of how we try to approach folks who are panhandling in front of the store,â€? says Bull Gervasi, facilities and produce department coordinator for Mariposa. “In all we do, we try to take a compassionate approach.â€? Striking that balance can be difďŹ cult. In the day-to-day negotiations between the avenue’s businesses and those who make 3+,/$'(/3+,$:((./< &20
a living just outside of them, good intentions can get tangled up in broader social challenges.
force the legal buffer around the store. Outside Mariposa, by comparison, a simpler routine plays almost out every day: get up when they ask, come back when they’re gone. “They know me. I know them,� he says. “We have a rapport.�
Neighborhood business Adiarra “Adjaâ€? Sangali, owner of Adja International Boutique and Grocery at 45th and Baltimore, says she hesitates to confront the people who hang out on the stairs leading up to her storefront. She fears they might retaliate. “They can break the window if they’re mad,â€? says Sangali, who has owned her business for 15 years. “I don’t want any problems.â€? Sangali says she knows many of those who loiter are dealing with serious mental health issues. (One woman in particular sometimes curses violently at her.) But she mainly worries about the smell turning away customers. “When they come, they sit in front of my door and I don’t like it because they stinking,â€? she says. Her solution: douse the steps in bleach. Panhandling, mental health issues and homelessness often intertwine as business owners deal with very different individuals. Some come from nearby homeless shelters, while others may be picking up extra money between jobs. There is also a vast space in between, where degrees of alcoholism, drug abuse and mental health problems avoid easy deďŹ nition. That doesn’t change the basic priorities of a neighborhood business. “We wouldn’t tolerate anybody yelling at another customer,â€? says Annie BaumStein, owner of Milk & Honey, a coffee shop and casual restaurant at 44th and Baltimore. “We wouldn’t tolerate anybody stealing, or anybody destroying our bathroom.â€? Baum-Stein says she has called the police numerous times, but only in cases of violent behavior, theft or vandalism. “For lack of a better explanation, we’ve deďŹ nitely sort of chased people away,â€? she says. “We’ve said you can’t stand here, you can’t solicit our customers as they walk in, you can’t hang out here.â€? She adds the issue is further complicated by the fact some customers have spoken out about how the shop responds to panhandlers. “We even got a letter once,â€? she says, in which a customer accused the staff of being discriminatory and insensitive. The Philadelphia Code, for its part, prohibits panhandling within eight feet of a 3+,/$'(/3+,$:((./< &20
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The strip of Baltimore Avenue in West Philadelphia where panhandlers have taken residence. business entrance or 20 feet of an ATM. with people who have behavioral health It also bans solicitation in an “aggressive issues, according to David Holloman, manner,â€? including harassment, touching, director of external affairs at the City’s threats or yelling. OfďŹ ce of Homeless Services. That leaves Mariposa sends an employee outside roughly two-thirds of the department unseveral times per day to ask panhandlers trained. to move away from the storefront. How “There’s always room for improvethey meet that request, Gervasi says, var- ment, and the idea is to train every police ies from person to person, day to day. ofďŹ cer in the City of Philadelphia,â€? Hol“Some of the folks who are regulars in loman says. Still, he adds, “I would deďŹ the front of the store are really friendly nitely encourage neighbors to get the pofolks. We have a good relationship with lice involved.â€? them,â€? he says. “Unfortunately, we have For Harrington, one of the panhandlers some people who have some serious is- who sits outside Mariposa, conict and sues going on that are negotiation come with beyond our ability as a “I will admit myself that I have the territory. What matretail establishment to ters more to him is pregiven people money in the dictability. deal with.â€? Sometimes that “If they ask me to past, if someone looks that leave, means calling the cops I’m going to to ensure no one is hurt down and out, But you have leave because they reor harassed. to understand it’s not going spectful,â€? he says, lean“As much as possible, ing against a column to help solve their ultimate outside the co-op. “I’ll I try to avoid taking it to that level, because there problem. It will address an leave anywhere if they is always the potential, ask me to.â€? as we see in the news immediate problem of either In the past, Harconstantly, that things hunger or drug addiction, but rington says, employees can go awry in unexof other businesses have it’s not going to solve pected and very unforattacked him or given the problem at large.â€? tunate ways,â€? Gervasi him a hard time. “If I says. - Mayor Kenney go somewhere else, I He says ofďŹ cers have run the risk of someone not overreacted in the touching me,â€? he says. handful of cases where he has called the “And that would be bad.â€? police, but generally people shouldn’t get A recent report by the HufďŹ ngton Post arrested for panhandling. looking at Aramingo Avenue in KensingAbout 2,000 ofďŹ cers in the Philadelphia ton found that business owners have bePolice Department have received “Crisis gun to crack down on panhandling. One Intervention Trainingâ€? in how to deal WAWA even hired a security staff to en-
Exactly when panhandling became a noticeable issue on the avenue is up for debate. Baum-Stein says it’s been nearly constant since she opened her business in 2009. Sangali has also dealt with it for several years. Neighbors a little farther west, closer to Mariposa, say it’s picked up steam in the last two years. Quan Blanche, owner of Reclaim Print, a custom print shop next door to Mariposa, says the panhandlers arrived when the surrounding neighborhoods began to change. “The panhandling came when the gentriďŹ cation came,â€? he says. “Anybody with sense can see the neighborhood is changing and people are coming over here because there’s money.â€? Blanche opened his shop about a decade ago and says panhandling hasn’t been an issue for him personally. “It’s not really as much of a problem for me and my folks because it’s concentrated in front of the co-op,â€? he says. Holloman says the increased density that comes with gentriďŹ cation also plays a role. Areas that formerly had low foot trafďŹ c are suddenly booming. “If you’re making 50-60 bucks a day and you know there’s people who are going to give it to you, you’re highly unlikely to leave those particular areas,â€? he says. The Baltimore Avenue Business Association only recently made the issue a priority. Members of the group, which promotes businesses between 40th and 52nd streets, have begun talks to come up with a coordinated response. (Mariposa and Milk & Honey both belong to the association.) The effort will likely include some combination of outreach to nearby shelters and a public awareness campaign. “We have been grappling with how to best handle the issue in a sensitive way,â€? says Algernong Allen, an association member and owner of GBLS LLC, a real estate investment and management ďŹ rm. The campaign could follow the lead of a citywide initiative announced in June -8/<
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wasn’t faced with this moral dilemma every time I go shopping,â€? she says. “I think I would rather there be a policy that we not encourage people to give money.â€? In other words, she’d like to see some kind of humane and comprehensive effort to help panhandlers before she stops helping them herself. Other residents and business owners echo her sentiment, but achieving this goes far beyond what any one citizen is capable of. “I would suggest calling the homeless outreach teams,â€? says Owen Camuso, program manager at Resources for Human Development, a national non-proďŹ t that operates a shelter on 49th and Baltimore. NonproďŹ ts contracted by the city send teams out to build relationships with homeless people to direct them to services that could help, whether that’s a shelter or a drug treatment center. Camuso adds they can’t reach everybody — especially those panhandlers who aren’t necessarily homeless. Furthermore, no single agency or organization can solve the problem. “I think in the City of Philadelphia, we need a really coordinated effort,â€? he says. “It’s not just the homeless service providers. It’s not just the police. It’s not just the business corridors.â€? On one hot June afternoon, Harrington once again leans against the facade of Mariposa. As people pass by to enter the store, he quietly asks for some spare change. He holds a copy of James Clavell’s epic samurai novel “Shogunâ€? on his lap. He says the book reminds him that the same thing matters wherever you go. “For me, it’s about respect,â€? he says. “Everything in this city is about respect.â€? Q 3+,/$'(/3+,$:((./< &20
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The concept of kink can seem shrewd to conservative types, but there’s actually proof this type of sex can have advantages to one’s mental health.
No pain, no sexual gain Are there truly therapeutic advantages to a little BDSM in the bedroom? BY TIMAREE SCHMIT
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ave you ever been in the middle of a heated kiss and bit your lover’s lip? How about incorporating a blindfold, handcuffs or spanking into your sexual experiences? If so, you’ve engaged in BDSM, even if it was very lightly. And if these ideas sound remotely intriguing, you might consider further exploration, because it might actually be good for you to be kinky. The concept of kink refers to exploration of sexuality, anything that pushes the boundaries beyond the mechanical acts of intercourse. It’s about looking for creative, expansive ways to ďŹ nd pleasure and eroticism. Some popular examples of kink are BDSM and S&M, which are practices that speciďŹ cally involve: bondage, discipline, domination, submission, or sadism and masochism. And not only are these practices incredibly erotically satisfying to some people, they have therapeutic beneďŹ ts. Directly, BDSM practices can reduce anxiety and stress. Not only did a 2014 study presented at an annual conference for the Society for Personality and Social Psychology annual conference compare the endorphin response to that of a run3+,/$'(/3+,$:((./< &20
ner’s high, but an experiment at Northern Illinois University seemed to indicate that this intentional pain can lead to the kind of peacefulness associated with meditation. Experiencing pain can change blood ow in the brain, temporarily taking away from attention and working memory, sending a person into an altered state, commonly known as “subspace.â€? After BDSM experiences, many people also experience a drop in levels of cortisol, a chemical related to stress. In addition to the immediate effects, folks who practice consensual BDSM often have better measures of mental health. A 2013 study in the Journal of Sexual Medicine found they have lower neuroticism, are more secure in their relationships, are better equipped to handle rejection, and have better overall well-being. Some of that can be attributed to the acts themselves, but perhaps, more importantly: the communication and trust required between partners. Much like non-monogamy, BDSM steps outside of the parameters of conventional sexuality. Rather than focusing on what people usually or “shouldâ€? do, these practices invite individuals to examine their desires and speak openly about
them to partners. For these things to function well, it requires introspection and talking...a lot of talking. Even for those folks who have no interest in polyamory or BDSM, there is still a lot to be learned from those communities and the habits that serve them. For all its potential beneďŹ ts, BDSM is not a panacea. “A mistake quite a few people make is replacing therapy with BDSM entirely,â€? says Goddess Thain, a professional dominatrix. She says many kinky people may avoid seeing a counselor because very few therapists are equipped to talk competently about BDSM, or queer or polyamorous issues for that matter. A patient may tell a therapist about their enjoyment of being tied up and beaten and be told that behavior is inherently unhealthy. In fact, the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual used by mental health professionals to diagnose mental illness still includes many BDSM practices. It’s worth noting the DSM also used to include a diagnosis for homosexuality, and there is a directory of kink-aware mental health professionals available at kinkawareprofessionals.com “BDSM can be therapeutic, via catharsis and controlled releases of endorphins, but it works best in conjunction with therapy, not as a replacement for it,â€? Thain continues, “Otherwise, it can become a very shiny Band Aid - sometimes your issues will heal on their own, oftentimes they may need more help than that.â€? If someone wants to launch into the world of BDSM, where do they start? Here in Philly, Sexploratorium (317 South St.) and Kink Shoppe (126 Market St.) offer regular workshops on everything from bondage to riding crops and wax play. Goddess Thain holds a weekly educational event at William Way LGBT Community Center called Thursdays with Thain and can be hired for personal consulting. She’ll also be doing a live demo at the upcoming episode of Sex with Timaree this author is hosting as part of the ďŹ fth annual Philadelphia Podcast Festival. Q To learn more about Goddess Thain, visit: thursdayswiththain.com and GoddessThain.com. The live episode of Sex with Timaree at the Philadelphia Podcast Festival will be held Friday, July 21 at 9pm at Ruba Club, 416 Green St. More info: facebook.com/events/443244022706515/ TWITTER: @TIMAREE_LEIGH
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Add the July 15 Trump-Pence protest to the growing list of outcries nationally since Donald Trump and running mate Mike Pence took over the White House.
March of shame
Trump-Pence protest in Philly latest in growing line of administration opposition BY ANDREA CANTOR
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ussian collusion. Jared Kushner. Donald Trump, Jr. Paul Manafort. Natalia Veselnitskaya. The latest in hot topic news coming out of the White House, fueling a whirlwind of political controversy. However, it was the least disturbing bit to spur a weekend rally on July 15 here in Philadelphia, one of many protests around the country at the same time spearheaded by left-wing group RefuseFascism.org. Those on hand at the Philly installment voiced concerns that the attention on the White House’s collusion with Russia could actually distract from more pressing and urgent issues. The march went to several key locations in the city to point out problems with the presidency. Sites included Philadelphia Police headquarters, to discuss police brutality and mass incarcerations, Hahnemann Hospital, to shed light on the need for Medicaid, and Arch Street United Methodist Church, to highlight sanctuary cities and immigration. “We are deďŹ nitely under attack, and, -8/<
yes, we need to deal with the Russian situation, but we cannot turn a deaf ear to the fact that there are greater problems that are social problems and are affecting poor people and working class people and minorities,� said Asa Khalif, a member of the Black Lives Matter Philadelphia chapter and speaker at the demonstration. “[If you go to] North Philadelphia they are not talking and worrying about [Russian] collusion. They are worried about what they are going to do in terms of housing, they are worried about jobs, they are worried about police violence, and they are worried about drugs and what programs are now being cut.� In response to a call to action that received more than 100 organizational and individual endorsements, including writers Alice Walker and Cornell West, protests occurred in 18 cities across the country. The petition consisted of human rights declarations such as immigration, women, LGBTQ, and health-care rights. In Philadelphia, the protest began at Thomas Paine Plaza with rallying speeches and then proceeded in a march in the streets. “[Too] many people believe that this
problem, the Trump/Pence regime, will ter protest took place on the sidewalk of go away on its own and that the collu- Thomas Paine Plaza, where both children sion exposed will be enough to drive and adults held signs calling homosexuthem from power,â€? explained Samantha ality a sin and abortion murder. Goldman, an organizer with Refuse Fas“I have different groups out here, with cism and a speaker at the event. “That’s different opinions, and we have to make not going to be what it is. The scandal sure that everyone and everything is proand the turmoil provide an opening for tected, so I have enough cops to do that,â€? the people to wage mass resistance, but offered police chief inspector Melvin that’s what drives them out.â€? Singleton. When asked about part of the According to Goldman, there is an protest being an outcry of police brutal“openingâ€? to remove Trump with the ity, Singleton responded, “Again, we are Russian collusion, but then that leaves out here to protect. They have a right to the problem of vice president Mike express themselves, we are going to proPence. “If you just get rid of Trump then tect that and that’s what we are out here you are left with the most reactionary po- doing.â€? litical ďŹ gure in modern history,â€? she said. Parallel with the counter protest, Ger“He is a theocrat who truly wants to man Parodi, an organizer with Philly’s bring “The Handmaid’s Taleâ€? to Ameri- ADAPT, the grassroots disability rights ca. Gilead is a wet dream group, noted the to him; women are not beauty of democincubators, fetuses are “[If you go to] North Philadel- racy and freedom of not babies, and abortion phia they are not talking and speech. “We are ďŹ ghtis not murder.â€? for them too. It worrying about [Russian] ing Many of the demonis a shame that they strators had personal collusion. They are worried have not educated reasons for wanting fully,â€? said about what they are going themselves a change in political Parodi, who is also to do in terms of housing, disabled but a noted power. Mike Hisey, also known in the social me- they are worried about jobs, activist who has been dia world as “Alt-Fact arrested four times. Kelly,â€? came dressed they are worried about police “We will not stand as Kellyanne Conway, with them eye-to-eye violence, and they are Trump’s counselor. and not call them our “If [Trumpcare] gets worried about drugs and what brothers. They are, passed, I’ll die within six- programs are now being cut.â€? and we will continue months,â€? said the activ- Asa Khalif, member of Black Lives Matter Philadelphia ďŹ ghting for them.â€? ist who is HIV positive Koki Young, an and on Medicaid. “This organizer with Refuse administration does not want to help the Fascism, argued the counter protest is a poor or the homeless, and they want to sign that in today’s society that people take away money from AIDS budgets so are at ease when showing their bigotry I will ďŹ ght until the last day everything in public. “[Particularly Bannon and Sesthat they are trying to do.â€? sions] were on the fringe of society and now they are actually empowered. That is terrifying, and that is why we saw so many KKK, Nazi people at our demonstrations today, because they feel really comfortable about being in the streets of Philadelphia.â€? Young is a fourth generation Japanese-American whose grandparents were placed in internment camps during WWII. “This country rounded people up and used their ethnicity and the color of their skin and their eyes to say they are un-American.â€? Young said. “You can see that now, the racism, the kind of patriotism that Donald Trump is whipping up The demonstration dwindled in size by is very similar.â€? the end of the march, but still maintained TWITTER: @ANDREACANTOR9 a sizable police presence. A small coun3+,/$'(/3+,$:((./< &20
MUSIC/FILM halting dub pauses and moody Morricone-esque sway of “Clint Eastwood� and the aptly-titled “Ascension.� Talking about apt, one cannot say enough about the rainy night’s humid ambience during both Staples short set and the Gorillaz long, luxurious show. The constant barometric drip and the palpable density made this Albarn-ish affair all the more British and lovely. Jolly good, that. Q – A.D. AMOROSI
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Gorillaz rocked the house on a rainy night at Festival Pier without cartoons and animation, just great sound.
Deep in the jungle An outsider’s exploration into the mystique that is the Gorillaz BY A.D. AMOROSI
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ot to bust on the fantastic – but the anonymous, cartoon element of Gorillaz has always been this project’s least fascinating identiďŹ er for this writer. The experimental Brit act created by singer/musician Damon Albarn and artist Jamie Hewlett features a run of ďŹ ctitious band names and spiky illustrations are cute as a gimmick or for a video. Yet, nothing beats the live Gorillaz, a more traditional esh-and-blood rock band model as opposed to the cartoon likes of 2-D, Murdoc Noodle and Russel Hobbs that fans have long come to know and love. This hearty punk-electro and raving, dancehall-hop of Albarn & Co. took the stage of Festival Pier last week and pierced the rainy evening’s air with crack3+,/$'(/3+,$:((./< &20
ling electric reggae funk – weirdness. From its ďŹ rst live note (the throbbing medley of “M1 A1,â€? “I Switched My Robot Offâ€? and “Ascensionâ€?) to its last (the dramatically stammering dancehall of “Clint Eastwoodâ€? into the wifty “Demon Daysâ€?) Gorillaz was rousing in a way that made your hair stand on end. Appreciating Damon Albarn as an aesthete who always goes beyond the pale – be it the contagious art pop of Blur, the dour ragga-punk of The Good, The Bad and The Queen, or his operatic solo work – was essential to digging Gorillaz. The band’s ringleader, singer and multiinstrumentalist, Albarn manically paced the stage while crooning the lonesome Bowie-ish ballad “Busted and Blue,â€? the uplifting epic “Andromeda,â€? the soulful samba “Last Living Souls,â€? and the squelchy funk of “Dareâ€? in a dry, deadpan voice.
That’s truly Gorillaz true signature, beyond the Mad Max-ish cartoons. Yet, bringing oddly incompatible rappers and vocalists into Gorillaz is also a huge part of its merry madness. That’s something Albarn’s done on albums (e.g. Lou Reed, Carly Simon, Grace Jones, De La Soul), as well as in an onstage setting with last Thursday night’s crew including vocalists Peven Everett and Kilo Kish. Additionally, there’s also house music god Jamie Principle (“Sex Murder Partyâ€?), and Albarn’s equally droll rapping pal, Vince Staples. Staples was an unofďŹ cial hero of the night as he acted as the evening’s unannounced opener. Staples whipped his way through the nasal, theatrical quirk of pulsating absurdist tracks such as the noodling synth-hop of “BagBak,â€? “745,â€? and “Lemme Know.â€? It was, however, “Norf, Norfâ€? – and its timely, relevant call-to-arms that served as Staples’ shining moment. “I ain’t never ran from nothin’ but the police; from the city where the skinny carry strong heat.â€? As a former member of Gorillaz, Staples ďŹ t right in, as his dry humored tone and sharp witted raps punctuated the
Saying something is “niche� only works when you go beyond paying lip service to that which you are specifying. For instance, having an LGBTQ section of, say, Hulu, only truly works if it isn’t just a screening of The Birdcage or re-runs of The “L� Word. Dekkoo – a Philadelphia-based streaming video service tinkered and tailored to gay men – is looking to shift the streaming world’s emphasis from the broad to the narrow cast, and steady that same focus with hundreds of gay male-related titles in drama, comedy, documentary, original series and the like, all at one low monthly price, and with the claim of “unlimited streaming access to the largest collection of gay films and shows available anywhere.� Started by producer/entrepreneur Derek Curl (who bought Philadelphia’s TLA Entertainment Group in 2014), and TLA’s general manager, Brian Sokel, Dekkoo was designed to cut to the heart of the matter where a focused streaming art forum is concerned. “We wanted to focus on the content we were most passionate about and knew best,� says Sokel. “There is this tendency in the mainstream world to lump every letter of the LGBTQ community into a “one-sizefits-all� category. We believe every letter of LGBTQ+ acronym deserves attention. The G just happens to be our specialty.� Dekkoo costs $9.99 per month, and can be accessed at dekkoo.com – A.D. AMOROSI
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WEDNESDAY, JULY 19 MUSIC
Kendrick Lamar If you love Kendrick Lamar lyrics, check him out in concert. The event features his fourth album, DAMN. Travis Scott & D.R.A.M join him on the Philly stage. | 7:30pm. Prices vary. Wells Fargo Center, 3601 S. Broad St. wellsfargophilly.com
MĂźtter Museum and celebrate all things artistically anatomical. | 6-9pm. $10 for non-members. MĂźtter Museum of The College of Physicians of Philadelphia, 19 S. 22nd St. eventbrite. com/e/connective-tissue-exhibit-opening-night-tickets-34802580455
DRINKS
CCD Sips at Dilworth Park What better way to get over hump day than with drink specials and live music? Take in the summer air at the Dilworth Park CafĂŠ as you listen to scheduled spinner DJ Pierson and enjoy $3 beer, $4 wine and $5 vodka cocktails. Drink specials end at 7pm, but the live music goes until 8:30pm. | 5-8:30pm. Free admission. Dilworth Park, 1 S. 15th St. centercityphila.org/ parks/dilworth-park/dining
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The Oval+
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he Parkway’s popular pop-up (say that ďŹ ve times fast) returns for its ďŹ fth year, offering a wide array of entertainment, food, and relaxation. Also referred to simply as Oval, the pop-up park on Benjamin Franklin Parkway features eight acres of amusements and provides a nice alternative to the ordinary week. Instead of a game night at home, bring the family to play oversized games, mini golf or head to one of the Family Fun Sundays. It also makes for a good date night, because you can skip the theater and watch a movie outside. Need a happy hour spot? Grab a drink at the tree-shaded beer garden and food from the rotating roster of food trucks available Wednesday through Sunday. The park has a lineup of programming, including wellness Wednesdays, Thursdays for the arts and culture, Friday movie nights, Quizzo Saturdays, and the aforementioned Family Fun-Day Sundays. Surrounded by Philadelphia’s art buildings, The Oval+ brings its own art installations, some 24-feet high, which illuminate at night. Three open-air “roomsâ€? can be found in the park to increase awareness of the city. One of the rooms is an interactive experience where visitors can draw on a mural of the city as a vision board for Philly’s future. Oh, and we almost forgot the giant maze. July 20-Aug. 20. Free admission. 24th Street and the Benjamin Franklin Parkway. visitphilly.com/events
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The Philadelphia Orchestra Tchaikovsky fans will be in classical music heaven. The Philadelphia Orchestra will play “Piano Concerto No. 1â€? and “Francesca da Rimini.â€? After performing the “1812 Overture,â€? ďŹ reworks will conclude the event. | 8-11pm. Prices vary. The Mann Center for the Performing Arts, 5201 Parkside Ave. manncenter.org/events
THURSDAY, JULY 20 DRINKS
Yappy Hour at La Peg Why should your dog miss out on nightlife? Bring your pup to La Peg for a special dog-themed night. The event will include drink specials, a menu and a paws-itively adorable experience. | 5-10pm. Free admission. La Peg Brasserie at Fringe Arts, 140 N. Columbus Blvd. facebook.com/ events/1718109204880062/ MUSEUM
Connective Tissue Exhibition Opening Party OK science and art buffs, tonight is the night for you. Come see the opening Connective Tissue exhibit at the
NIGHT MARKET
Mayfair Night Market Bored after work? Come to the night market for live music, food trucks, sidewalk sales and more. After the stressful day, relax at the beer garden and enjoy the entertainment. | 5-9pm. Frankford and Cottman, 4200 Frankford Ave. facebook.com/ events/1877967385857162
FRIDAY, JULY 21 MOVIES
Pictures In the Park For a tale as old as time, and a song as old as rhyme, come out and see “Beauty and the Beast.� Bring a blanket, take advantage of the summer air and enjoy the enchanting fairy tale about how beauty is more than skin deep. | 8:30pm. Free. Dilworth Park, 1 S. 15th St. centercityphila.org/parks/events MUSIC
Kidchella Music Festival While school is out, let the kids play. Get pumped to listen to “The NotIts!� and “Chibi Kodama.� The concert starts at 6pm, but come at 4pm for the Youth Arts Zone on the front lawn. Pre-concert activities include youth performances and art stations. | 4-7:30pm. Smith Memorial Playground & Playhouse, 3500 Reservoir Drive. $5 for members and $10 for non-members. smithplayground.ticketleap.com/kid2017/ 3+,/$'(/3+,$:((./< &20
PERFORMANCE
‘The Rocky Horror Picture Show’ Give yourself over to absolute pleasure and journey to the sexually liberating world of Transylvania. Watch the 1975 cult classic “The Rocky Horror Picture Show� with a live shadow cast performance by TNP - Philly’s Own Rocky Horror Cast. Buy a prop bag for $3 and get ready to do the Time Warp! | 11:30pm. $10.25. Ritz Five, 214 Walnut St. landmarktheatres.com/Booking/ ritz-at-the-bourse
SATURDAY, JULY 22 CULTURAL
PECO Multicultural Series: Islamic Heritage Festival Learn about Islamic culture at the heritage festival. Find items to buy at the bazaar, play games, listen to speakers, enjoy live entertainment, receive free giveaways and receive information at the health and wellness fair. If you are too excited to celebrate diversity to wait for the festival, attend the Unity in Diversity Parade, which starts at 1 p.m. at 5th and Market streets and ends at Penn’s Landing. | 2-8pm. Free admission. Great Plaza at Penn’s Landing, 101 S. Christopher Columbus Blvd. delawareriverwaterfront. com/events/peco-multicultural-festivalseries9
SUNDAY, JULY 23 COMEDY
Sunday’s Free Improv Jam Think you have the funny bone? Whether a novice or expert at improv, sign up and work your ability to think on your feet. Can’t make it this week? Don’t worry, PHIT Comedy offers a free improv session every Sunday. | 8:309:30pm. PHIT Comedy, 2030 Sansom St. phitcomedy.ticketleap.com/sundays ART
Get crafty for a cause. Paint hope jars and raise money and awareness for cancer research. This is a nationwide event and 50 percent of the proceeds are donated to the Vera Bradley Foundation for Breast Cancer. The ďŹ rst 45 people to purchase a ticket will receive a Vera Bradley Market Tote. | 2-5pm. $45. Painting with a Twist, 9475 Roosevelt Blvd. paintingwithatwist.com/events
DRINKS
Summer Pop-Up Beer Garden at Schmidt’s Commons Enjoy drinks, food, and music at this pop-up beer garden. For added fun, visit the Local Libations Garden and Maker’s Market that are happening in conjunction with the beer garden. | 10am-9pm. Free admission. upcomingevents.com/e/ summer-pop-up-beer-garden-in-the-piazza-31074/ 3+,/$'(/3+,$:((./< &20
KID FRIENDLY
Story Art presented by TD Bank Who doesn’t love a good story time? Don’t stay inside all day, go outside for stories and arts and crafts projects with this week’s theme of “Over the Rainbow mobiles.� Check out the new Library in the Park Book Cart and receive a Sister Cities Park Activity Book to widen the imagination. This is a part of a weekly series. | 10:30-11am. Free. Sister Cities Park, 18th St. and the Benjamin Franklin Parkway. centercityphila.org/parks/ events
Night at the Phillies Tailgate Extravaganza MUSIC
Radio 104.5 Summer Block Party with MisterWives Ready to rock out to some tunes? The block party will feature the American pop band “MisterWives.� Other acts include “Rubblebucket, Ballyhoo!, and Beach Slang. | 2pm. Free with a ticket. The Festival Pier at Penn’s Landing, Columbus Blvd. and Spring Garden St. radio1045.iheart.com/features/summerblock-parties-1986/
MONDAY, JULY 24 MOVIE
‘Buffy The Vampire Slayer’ Movie Monday anyone? Get ready for a night of bloodsuckers and one vampire slaying cheerleader. Come dressed
Sidney Blumenthal: The Political Life of Lincoln How much do you know about Honest Abe? Sidney Blumenthal, author of “Wrestling With His Angel: The Political Life of Abraham Lincoln Vol. II, 18491856� will discuss the life of the United State’s 16th president. You can purchase Blumenthal’s book and have it signed at the event. | Noon. Prices vary. National Constitution Center, 525 Arch St. constitutioncenter.org/calendar
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‘Jurassic Park’
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Painting With A Purpose for Vera Bradley Breast Cancer Research
MOVIE What could be better than the classic movie about dinosaurs? How about watching “Jurassic Parkâ€? with The Philadelphia Orchestra playing John Williams’ musical score live? Prepare yourself for a hybrid night of cinema and concert and experience the iconic adventure ďŹ lm like never before. | 7:30pm. Prices vary. The Mann Center for the Performing Arts, 5201 Parkside Ave. manncenter.org
as Buffy Summers or another character from the ďŹ lm and get a free beer! The ďŹ lm starts at 8pm, but come before 7pm and get a free beer and play classic games. After the movie there will be trivia, prizes and rafes. Enjoy drink specials and food. | 6:30 doors open. $3. The Trocadero, 1003 Arch St. thetroc.com
Whether you like sports or not, everyone enjoys a good tailgate. Come for networking, tailgating and food from Drexelbrook Catering. Stay to watch the Phillies take on the Astros. | 6-9pm. $40 tailgate only. $60 tailgate and Phillies ticket. Citizens Bank Park, 1 Citizens Bank Way. nacephilly.com/meetinginfo. php?id=97&ts=1497390622
TUESDAY, JULY 25 HEALTH
Honeygrow Run Club Start stretching for a city run. The run starts in Center City to Race Street Pier and back. Get your heart pumping at this all-levels course. Enjoy an after-run meal with a 20 percent discount from Honeygrow. | 6:30pm. Free. Philadelphia Runner, 1601 Sansom St. philadelphiarunner.com
Music and science lovers will be in “heavenâ€? with this space-themed concert. Making its world premiere, the concert features Nolan Williams, Jr.’s “Hold Fast to Dreams,â€? in homage of Col. Guion Bluford, retired U.S. Air Force ofďŹ cer and ďŹ ghter pilot, and former NASA astronaut. Chief astronomer and planetarium director for The Franklin Institute Derrick Pitts will narrate. | 8pm. Prices vary. The Mann Center for the Performing Arts, 5201 Parkside Ave. 1.ticketmaster.com/event/
WEDNESDAY, JULY 26 FILM
Outdoor Movies: ‘Clueless’ Has hump day got you like, totally buggin’? Ugh, as if. Come watch the 90’s romantic comedy about Beverly Hills students. The satiric movie, based off Jane Austen’s “Emma,� centers on Cher and her shenanigans to play matchmaker. 8:30pm. Free screening. Fringearts, 140 N. Columbus Blvd. fringearts.com/event/ louis-bluver-outdoor-movies-clueless/ THEATER
Broadway Philadelphia Presents ‘Wicked’ Watch the show that is “defying gravity.â€? The musical that reimagines the classic story of the “Wizard of Ozâ€? comes to Philadelphia for a month, July 26 to Aug. 27. Watch “Wickedâ€? before it ies away! | 7:30pm. Prices vary. Academy of Music, 240 S Broad St. kimmelcenter. org/events-and-tickets
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Come Again DAN SAVAGE I’m a 35-year-old straight woman, recently married, and everything is great. But I have been having problems reaching orgasm. When we ďŹ rst started dating, I had them all the time. It was only after we got engaged that it became an issue. He is not doing anything differently, and he works hard to give me oral pleasure, last longer, and include more foreplay. He’s sexy and attractive and has a great working penis. I am very aroused when we have sex, but I just can’t climax. It is weird because I used to very easily, and still can when I masturbate. I have never been so in love before and I have deďŹ nitely never been with a man who is so good to me. Honestly, all of my previous boyfriends did not treat me that well, but I never had a problem having orgasms. My husband is willing to do whatever it takes, but it’s been almost a year since I came during vaginal intercourse! Is this just a temporary problem that will ďŹ x itself? – My Orgasms Are Now Shy “This is a temporary problem that will ďŹ x itself,â€? said Dr. Meredith Chivers, an associate professor of psychology at Queen’s University and a world-renowned sex researcher who has done—and is still doing— groundbreaking work on female sexuality, desire, and arousal. “And here’s why it will ďŹ x itself,â€? said Dr. Chivers. “First, MOANS has enjoyed being orgasmic with her partner and previous partners. Second, even though she’s had a hiatus in orgasms through vaginal intercourse, she is able to have orgasms when masturbating. Third, she describes no concerns with becoming sexually aroused physically and mentally. Fourth, MOANS has a great relationship, has good sexual communication, and is sexually attracted to her partner. Fifth, what she’s experiencing is a completely normal and expected variation in sexual functioning that probably relates to stress.â€? -8/<
The orgasms you’re not having right now—orgasms during PIV sex with your husband—the lack of which is causing you stress? Most likely the result of stress, MOANS, so stressing out about the situation will only make the problem worse. “I wonder if the background stress of a big life change—getting married is among the top 10 most stressful life events—might be distracting or anxiety-provoking,â€? said Dr. Chivers. “Absolutely normal if it were.â€? Distracting, anxiety-provoking thoughts can also make it harder to come. “Being able to have an orgasm is about giving yourself over to pleasure in the moment,â€? said Dr. Chivers. “Research on brain activation during orgasm suggests that a key feature is deactivation in parts of the brain associated with emotion and cognitive control. So difďŹ culties reaching orgasm can arise from distracting, anxiety-provoking thoughts that wiggle their way in when you’re really aroused, maybe on the edge, but just can’t seem to make it over. They interfere with that deactivation.â€? Dr. Chivers’s advice will be familiar to anyone with a daughter under the age of 12: Let it go. “Let go of working toward vaginal orgasm during sex,â€? Dr. Chivers advised. “Take vaginal orgasm off the table for at least a month—you’re allowed to do other things and come other ways, just not through vaginal-penile intercourse. Instead of working toward the goal of bringing back your vaginal orgasm, enjoy being with your sexy husband and experiment with other ways of sharing pleasure, and if the vaginal orgasms don’t immediately come back, oh well. There are, fortunately, many roads to Rome. Enjoy!â€? My advice? Buy some stress-busting pot edibles if you’re lucky enough to live in a state that has legal weed, MOANS, or make your own if you live in a suck-ass state that doesn’t. And tell your husband to stop trying so hard—if his efforts are making you feel guilty, that’s going to be hugely counterproductive. Good luck! Q FOLLOW DR. CHIVERS ON TWITTER @DRMLCHIVERS
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Newly constructed 3 bedroom townhouse ÂŻs ÇźČ–Ç‹ĂžĹ˜Âś œĜs ĹŽĂžĹ˜Âś ĂŒ Ç‹_É Ĺ¸Ĺ¸_ ʪŸŸNjǣʰ ŎŸ_sÇ‹Ĺ˜ and bright kitchen with an enormous center isÄś Ĺ˜_Ę° Ĺ˜_ ŎŸǣ ĂžO ǟÞĜs_ E OĨǣƟĜ ÇŁĂŒĘł Č•Ĺ˜É ĂžĹ˜_ ĂžĹ˜ Ĺ¸Ĺ˜s Ÿ¯ ÇźĂŒs ˢ ŸȖǟ_ŸŸNj ÇŁĆź OsÇŁĘ° ĂžĹ˜OĜȖ_ĂžĹ˜Âś ÇźĂŒs sÉŽĆź Ĺ˜ÇŁĂžÉšs NjŸŸ¯ǟŸƟ _sOĨ
$425,000
NEW PRICE FAIRMOUNT ¾ŸNjœsŸȖǣʰ ŸƟsĹ˜ ʪŸŸNj ƟĜ Ĺ˜ OĹ¸Ĺ˜_Ÿ ÂŻs ǟȖNjsÇŁ OĹ¸Ĺ˜Ĺ˜sOÇźs_ _ĂžĹ˜ĂžĹ˜Âś Ç‹s Ę° _sĹ˜Ę° Ĺ˜_ ÇŁÇźČ–Ĺ˜Ĺ˜ĂžĹ˜Âś OȖǣǟŸŎ ĨÞǟOĂŒsĹ˜Ęł Ă‹ Ç‹_É Ĺ¸Ĺ¸_ ʪŸŸNjǣ ÇźĂŒÇ‹Ĺ¸Č–ÂśĂŒĹ¸Č–ÇźĘł Č•Ĺ˜ĂžÇź ÂŻs ǟȖNjsÇŁ ËĄ Ćź Ç‹Ä¨ĂžĹ˜Âś ÇŁĆź OsÇŁ ĂžĹ˜ ÇźĂŒs Ĺ¸Ĺ˜ÇŁĂžÇźs Âś Ç‹ ÂśsĘł NĹ¸Ĺ˜_Ÿ EȖÞĜ_ĂžĹ˜Âś Ÿ¯¯sÇ‹ÇŁ Ĺ˜ ȖƟœNj _s_ ĘŠÇźĹ˜sÇŁÇŁ OsĹ˜ÇźsÇ‹Ę° ĜÞEÇ‹ Ç‹É´Ę° ĂŒs Çźs_ ƟŸŸĜʰ Ĺ˜_ ĜŸɚsĜɴ Âś Ç‹_sĹ˜
$619,000
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$435,000
FISHTOWN ĹˇĹ˜ÄśÉ´ Ë Äśs¯ǟʾ Ç˘ÇźČ–Ĺ˜Ĺ˜ĂžĹ˜Âś ËĄ DÇŠ EÞ˚ĜsÉšsÄś OĹ¸Ĺ˜_Ÿ ÂŻs ÇźČ–Ç‹ĂžĹ˜Âś ʪŸŸNj˚ǟŸ˚OsĂžÄśĂžĹ˜Âś É ĂžĹ˜_Ĺ¸É ÇŁĘ° ˼ˇ É Ăž_s Ÿ Ĩ ĂŒ Ç‹_É Ĺ¸Ĺ¸_ ʪŸŸNjǣʰ Es ȖǟÞ¯ȖĜ s ÇźËšĂžĹ˜ ĨÞǟOĂŒsĹ˜ É ĂžÇźĂŒ LJȖ Njǟʊ OĹ¸Č–Ĺ˜ÇźsÇ‹ÇŁĘ° É ĂŒĂžÇźs O EĂžĹ˜sǟNjɴ Ĺ˜_ Ĺ?ŸNjŸOO Ĺ˜ ǟÞĜs EÄś OĨǣƟĜ ÇŁĂŒĘł NĹ¸Ĺ˜_Ÿ Ÿ¯¯sÇ‹ÇŁ ĂŒČ–Âśs NjŸŸ¯ _sOĨ É ĂžÇźĂŒ ĹŽ ĘŠĂžĹ˜Âś ÇŁÄ¨É´ÄśĂžĹ˜s ɚÞsÉ ÇŁĘľ Ë Ë&#x; Éłs Ç‹ Çź ÉŽ E ÇźsĹŽsĹ˜Çź ƟƟNjŸɚs_
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