A farewell party was held in the Tír Na Nóg Irish Bar & Grille to honor the retirement of Judge James Murray Lynn, 2nd from L, after 30 years on the bench. Judge Lynn has long been a sponsor of Irish American social life, cherished by all who attend his traditional St. Patrick’s Day breakfast […]
BY TONY WEST Tracey Gordon has, if not a hard act to follow, at least a long act. The new Philadelphia Register of Wills manages an office that has been continuously busy since 1682. Its vital main mission is to record the legal ties that bind most families to their wealth across generations: marriage licenses […]
BY TONY WEST For once, something good is coming out of the Pennsylvania General Assembly for Philadelphia. Popping a new winner in town even. They can’t help it, actually. Try as they might, legislative majority Republicans were compelled to join with minority Democrats in the Legislative Reapportionment Commission to set new boundaries for State house […]
BY JOE SHAY STIVALA Were you surprised to hear President Biden mentioned the former president in connection with Jan. 6? In retrospect, I think that it needed saying. Democracy is too fragile and must be protected. A great Philadelphian wrote me that Germany had a top democracy in 1930. In 1933 they had Hitler. There […]
STATE SEN. Vincent Hughes (D-Phila.) and his wife, actress Sheryl Lee Ralph-Hughes, have become regular interview subjects on MSNBC commentator Jonathan Capehart’s prime shows. Both are turned to for in-depth discussions of Pennsylvania’s controversial political twists, which increasingly play a role in major national struggles. Expect them to return on this channel in 2022. […]
The New Year brings nostalgic memories of great persons we have lost, not just in Philadelphia but around the world. Some of our local leaders share keepsakes with the greats. Send article as PDF
STATE REP. Jordan Harris (D-W. Phila.), C, held a December fundraiser at Chick’s on Washington Avenue. As Democratic Caucus whip in Harrisburg, Harris has extensive contacts in the party and attracted significant well-wishers to his affair, including House Democratic Leader Joanna McClinton (D-W. Phila.) and City Commission Co-Chair Omar Sabir, who is moving into greater […]
THE HISTORIC Church of the Advocate in North Central Philadelphia was the scene of a merry holiday party organized by Grands as Parents. Photos by Wendell Douglas JEAN HACKNEY, C seated, is the longstanding advocate in Philadelphia for the efforts of older citizens to provide essential care for grandchildren when their biological parents are unable […]
Why File Chapter 7 Business Bankruptcy? Corporations and LLC’s don’t get a discharge in a Chapter 7 bankruptcy, so what’s the point of filing? Ensuring that business assets go to pay payroll, benefits, and taxes is a compelling reason. See how companies conduct payroll audits. Chapter 7 is a liquidation proceeding; the trustee appointed by […]
City Commissioner Omar Sabir, R, was guest of honor at a recent fundraiser in McCormick & Schmick’s. Sabir was introduced by Ryan Boyer, president of the Philadelphia Building Trades Association. Photo from Sabir’s facebook page>/em> Send article as PDF
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