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DIFFERENCE MAKERS
Vol. 67 NO. 34 ■ AUGUST 21, 2014
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Philly’s conventional wisdom
■ The South Philly Review is seeking nominations from its loyal readers for the 2014 class of Difference Makers to be profiled this fall. See page 4.
TANEY DRAGONS ■ Local reactions to the Little League World Series. See page 4.
SPORTS
Mayor Michael A. Nutter and former Governor Ed Rendell addressed the press last Thursday, with Philadelphia’s Center City skyline as a backdrop, detailing the chances of attracting the DNC convention in 2016. S ta f f P h o t o b y B i l l C h e n e v e r t
The Wells Fargo Center is one of the sites under consideration for the 2016 Democratic National Convention. ■ By Bill Chenevert R e v i e w S ta f f W r i t e r
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■ An East Passyunk Crossing school alum has traded dribbling for scribbling as a writer and director. See page 30.
ayor Michael A. Nutter and former Pennsylvania Governor Ed Rendell addressed media members at the top of the infamous steps of the Philadelphia Museum of Art last Thursday afternoon as the Democratic National Committee (DNC) site selection committee was poised to depart the City of Brotherly Love after a two-day tour. “I think they’re feeling the love of Philadelphia,” Nutter remarked. “And our team, the host commit-
tee team, Kevin Washo, and all of the city folks on my side that were a part of this seamless coordination, the [Philadelphia Convention & Visitors Bureau], VisitPhilly, all of them did a spectacular job and I think they leave going back to their respective areas knowing that this is a city that clearly can put on a major national convention.” The convention destination, which would take place in 2016, won’t be officially announced until later this year or early ’15. Phoenix, Columbus, Ohio, Birmingham, Ala., and New York City are the other locations under consideration. Philadelphia hosted the Republican National Convention
Pushing broken doors open
in 2000 but hasn’t hosted the DNC since 1948 (the nominee was Harry Truman). It seems as though the selection committee, led by Amy Dacey, CEO of the DNC since earlier this year and former executive director of Emily’s List, will focus primarily on logistics: hotel rooms, transportation, fundraising and usable venues. It almost goes without saying that the city would benefit tremendously in short and longer terms. The influx of delegates and convention-goers would mean a boom for Philadelphia’s service and hotel industry. And, as it turns out, the facility See DNC TOUR page 10 >>
The Philadelphia School District announced budget cuts that will allow schools to begin Sept. 8.
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