State Sen. Sharif Street took sides with Philadelphia’s Asian American community in a rally outside City Hall to protest racial violence targeting their community. They were responding to an attack on Asian school students by other youths on the Broad Street subway. Send article as PDF
Question: Should I file a bankruptcy to delay my foreclosure? If you fall behind on your mortgage payments, you may be at risk for foreclosure. If you are facing foreclosure, bankruptcy may help. Once you file either a Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy, the court will issue an automatic stay. This causes creditors to […]
THE ANNUAL DINNER MEETING of Philly LGBTQ judges was again a success. Supreme Court Justice Kevin Dougherty stopped in to say hello to the group. Photo courtesy of Dan Anders’ Facebook page Send article as PDF
JACKSON ERDOS won it for Philly – and for health! The son of Judge Mike Erdos, a freshman at Springside Chestnut Hill Academy, bested a host of contenders to become American Ninja Warrior Junior Champion. His proud father took pride in Jackson’s “thriving under pressure . . . dedication, passion and leadership he has given […]
BY TYSHIAN ALLISON Two Philadelphia Common Pleas Court judges had an especially exciting race in the general election this month, for different reasons. After polls closed on Nov. 2, it appeared Judge Lori Dumas had lost her campaign for a seat on the statewide Commonwealth Court. But mail ballots only started to be counted after […]
Nothing could stop US veterans and their supporters from braving the elements as well as the pandemic to honor the careers of service men and women. The parade took place as usual on Market Street East. With the November election over, it was an occasion for Philadelphians of all stripes to commemorate our common cause […]
Question: Can I give a creditor preference in a bankruptcy? In bankruptcy, the priority that creditors receive is determined by the type of debt. The first party to be paid is the United States Bankruptcy court who charges fees for filing. Next to be paid is secured creditors, or creditors who hold a lien on […]
BY JOE SHAY STIVALA I am saddened at the likely election loss of three lady jurists that I admire. They ran for statewide judicial positions. Judges Maria McLAUGHLIN and Timika LANE needed more turnout to overcome rural counties which have become more MAGA-hardened. And Pennsylvania is loaded with them. Democratic urban areas are scattered through […]
BY JOE SHAHEELI This is the offest of off-year elections. The average voter (aka “the average human being”) has few interests that they are aware of at stake on the November ballot in Philadelphia in 2021. Many electoral decisions are, in fact, sure to affect their everyday lives in profound ways to come, but few […]
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