The proposed City budget sought by Mayor Michael Nutter has been labeled a “fraud” by Brett Mandel, former City Controller candidate.
Mandel, a former director of financial and policy analysis for former Controller Jonathan Saidel, has long been critical of the City’s tax policies. He said the budget passed by City Council to raise property...
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Archive for May, 2010
Mandel: Nutter’s Budget Is A ‘Fraud’
Rep. Thomas To Seek Speakership
Philadelphia will be making another run for the speakership of the House in the General Assembly.
The prestigious seat will be up for grabs with the announcement current Speaker Keith McCall is retiring when his term ends in December.
Moving to give Philadelphia a presence in the race for that position is State Rep. W. Curtis...
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POLS ON THE STREET: It’s A Nip & Tuck Fight In The Barrio
Of all the local legislative fights that took place this past Primary, the one still destined to be decided is that of the 180th Legislative Dist. Predominantly Latino in its voter makeup, attorneys last Tuesday filed an injunction in Common Pleas Court.
It was signed by Judge Dennis P. Cohen after hearing from a multitude...
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82nd Airborne Keeps Memory Of Sacrifices Alive
The Hajdak/Mokan Philadelphia Chapter of the 82nd Airborne Division Association continues to serve the memory of those who have served in the military from the Philadelphia area. It is one of the region’s largest and most active veteran’s organizations.
The Chapter raises money for disabled veterans, surviving families of deceased servicemen and women, provides Honor...
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Honoring Vets At Juniata Golf Course
ATTENDING Veterans Memorial dedication at Juniata Golf Course were , from left, AOH County VP Brian Coleman, State Rep. John Taylor, 82nd Airborne member Charlie Mac, Judge Pat Dugan, David Oh, Doug Barron of Carpenters Local 1823 and Unions Fight For Life, and State Sen. Tina Tartaglione.
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WAFFLEMAN: Kilroy Was Here
Yo! Here we go again with this question – do you remember Kilroy? I too have often wondered about Kilroy; now I know. Anyone born in the mid-’30s knew Kilroy, but who the heck was Kilroy? He was James Kilroy from Halifax, Mass.
Kilroy was a 46-year-old shipyard worker during World War II. He worked...
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POLS ON THE STREET: Arlen Aside, Incumbents Were Survivors
The Democrat City Committee and organized labor delivered US Sen. Arlen Specter a two-to-one, 104,331 to 58,960, turnout. But it wasn’t heavy enough to make the difference statewide as Specter went down to defeat around the Commonwealth by over 83,000 votes. The 54-46 percentage spread left even the most seasoned political observers stumped.
State Sen....
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Wimbush Packs Oak Lane Diner With Moms And Pols
Oak Lane activist Marion Wimbush has made an institution of his pre-election Sunday breakfasts at the North Philly landmark Oak Lane Diner. From 9am to noon, candidates of all stripes swing by to pump Wimbush’s hand and chat with voters. Outside, several of them are interviewed by a WURD radio host who asks them...
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City Is Producing More College Grads
Mayor Michael A. Nutter, joined by Comedian Bill Cosby, congratulated 300 recent college graduates from 19 regional colleges and universities on the Art Museum steps. Students were treated to gifts, free prizes, refreshments and information on additional academic and career opportunities.
“Every resident of Philadelphia should have access to educational opportunities and the graduates whose...
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ANOTHER OPINION: No Tweeting In Court
BY LYNN MARKS & SHIRA GOODMAN/ In the Facebook, youTube, Twitter, reality-show age, it often seems there are no lines between what’s private and what’s public. We post mundane details of our day for all to read, next to deep, emotional thoughts that may be more appropriate for revelation to only a select few....
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