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Island Avenue Superstore
Rep. McClinton holds forum on safety
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Penrose School hosts briefing for parents.
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Youth win awards for Dr. King essays
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SHOPRITE something really special for lunch at my

CONTINUES FROM PAGE 1 desk. It’s always tasty. And, beats what’s
available in the vending area by a mile,
Eastwick Honors Community Leaders at Gala Banquet west side of the greatly expanded and the prices are more than reasonable.

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astwick Friends and Neighbors
Coalition celebrated the lives of
four community leaders January
26 at a banquet at the spacious din-
ing hall at Embassy Suites on Bartram
Avenue. Recognized for exceptional
service to the community were Brian
Abernathy, Amy Laura Cahn, Esq.,
Margaret “Maggie” Powell, and Pastor
Darien Powell.
Well over 150 guests enjoyed a
good meal, modest amounts of liquid
refreshment, and lots of conversation
and good fellowship in anticipation of
the recognition ceremony.
Following extended remarks by
several members of the EFNC, the
high point of the evening was the pre-
sentation of the elegant Citations for
sustained public service on behalf of
the City Council of Philadelphia and
gracious congratulatory words by City
Councilman Kenyatta Johnson.
Abernathy was cited for his long
tenure in a series of important posi-
tions in city government which has
now culminated in his elevation to
First Deputy Managing Director. Of
major importance for Southwest, how-
ever, was the pivotal role he played in
the settlement of the dispute between
the Eastwick community and Kor-
man Corporation concerning their
proposed development of additional
housing adjacent to the Heinz Refuge.
Many other Southwest residents have
appreciated his positive efforts in re-
storing historic Mt. Moriah Cemetery.
Amy Laura Cohn has been a rock
of strength for the community in
applying her extensive legal abilities
as a staff attorney in the local Public
Interest Law Firm to a number key
Southwest issues. Notably, of course,
was the part she played in the Korman
development crisis. She has also been
a key presence in the formation of the
Lower Darby Creek Area Superfund
Site Community Advisory Group
which provides liaison with the U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency
which aims to remediate the polluted
Clearview and Folcroft landfills.
As to Margaret “Maggie” Powell,
supermarket is a tasteful selection of
specialty kiosks like the Beer Garden,
the Chef ’s Market with a variety of hot
foods simmering on the shiny metal
counters. Already popular are the
Sticky Ribs and Fire Grilled Chicken.
And for busy shoppers, it’s a blessing
to pick up a sandwich at the Hogie
Bar or plate of sizzling “Sticky Ribs”
and fries or browse down the salad bar
with its incredible selection of lettuce,
vegetables, and dressings. From the
food service area, it’s just a few steps
across the aisle and the nicely arranged
tables and chairs, and a quiet place
to sit down and eat. And the pleasant
light rock music coming over the loud-
Four local leaders were recognized by the Eastwick Friends and Neighbors Coalition for their long and
effective public service at the Eastwick Community Banquet January 26. Standing with their Phila. City speaker system is a nice touch during
Council Citations were Amy Laura Cohn, Esq., Margaret “Maggie Powell, City Deputy Managing Director one’s meal.
Brian Abernathy and Pastor Damien L. Thomas. City Councilman Kenyatta Johnson and EFNC President Said Mario, an airport executive who
Ramona Rousseau-Reid stand left and right respectively.
had stopped in for a few crisp pieces
her name is simply synonymous with Neighborhood Advisory Committee, of fried chicken, “I’ve already started
service to Southwest and Eastwick for and as clerk for her congregation, the swinging by this Chef ’s Market in the
the past five decades. Most notably was First Baptist Church of Paschall. morning on my way work to pick up
her directorship of the Eastwick Project Darien Thomas claims a heritage of
Area Committee “The Eastwick PAC.”
Her other leadership positions have in- EASTWICK HONORS “Women of Mitchell” Students Visit Youthful Local Author
cluded the Pennsylvanian EPA, the city CONTINUES ON PAGE 15 By Rita Fisk
Our airport friend observed how
convenient it will be for the hundreds
of guests overnighting at one of the
adjacent hotels – able to order in with
the comfort of knowing one has access
to nicely cooked food at considerably
less than restaurant prices.
Looking at the new set up from a
different angle was Sheda, a ShopRite
associate who lives in Southwest.
“Most of the customers are friendly,
and so are my fellow employees,”
she reflected. “I’ve been working at
ShopRite for a number of years and
have decided to make a career of food
service…. And our management Genial Jeff Brown, owner and operator of the Brown Family’s 11 ShopRite Superstores, chats amiably with
revered Southwest community leader Maggie Powell while Pastor Darien Thomas (right) looks on.
encourages us to move ahead.” Those
that many Southwest families use.
kind words were certainly appreciated at that factor as part of our service
by Marie Wagner, Human Resources partnership with any community we’re “My family and my friends have
Manager for the Brown’s organization. located in.” always considered that Eastwick is an
upscale community,” indicated Mario.
“Jeff ’s policy is always to hire locally What elderly patrons really like is
whenever possible,” she affirmed. That the much-improved lighting, the clear “Now we have a truly upscale food
way the wages and a lot of the ben- signage, and the broad width of the market to that’s accessible to my family
efits stay in the community. We look aisles, handy for big shopping carts and neighbors.”
Her message was to be “the best you”

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MARCH 1
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he prestigious University of the
Sciences (Usciences), located on
Woodland Avenue right here in
Southwest, has announced free tuition
for eligible Philadelphia High School
students – with an application dead-
After federal and state grant funding
has been awarded, the USciences Op-
portunity Scholarship will cover 100
percent of the remaining tuition and
general fee for the first four years of a
student’s program of study.
According to the school’s press
release, the scholarships are “opening
the door to rewarding careers in sci-
ence and healthcare... making tuition
for eligible Philadelphia high school
students who otherwise might find a
university degree to be unaffordable.
“The Opportunity Scholarship is
another way that University of the
Sciences is giving back to the Philadel-
phia community,” said David Forde,
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who would benefit from a science or
healthcare career that is the result of a
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Southwest Leadership Academy Welcomes Athlete Mentor
S T
tudents at Southwest Leadership
Academy 7101 Paschall Avenue
got a special visit from Class-
room Champions, a program that
connects K-8 educators with olym-
pian and paralympian mentors.
Classrooms were paired with olym-
pian and paralympian mentors and
will communicate with the athlete
monthly. Students get to connect
with athletes across the country that
inspire them to reach their goals and
become leaders; while athletes also
act as role models for the students.
The program was designed to help
students develop critical social and
emotional skills and also support
teachers and families. The goals of
Classroom Champions are similar
to Southwest Leadership Academy’s
as both strive to cultivate leadership
February 9, 2018
skills through mentoring and a lead-
ership curriculum.
Founded in 2007, Southwest Lead-
ership Academy is a public charter
school located at 7101 Paschall
Avenue in Southwest Philadelphia.
The school serves almost 500 K-8
students, and nearly 100 are consid-
ered economically disadvantaged.
The school aims to develop leaders
by empowering scholars to change
the factors that define their reality.
Scholars develop the leadership skills
necessary to drive complete com-
munity rejuvenation in Southwest
Philadelphia. In developing these
skills, students cultivate an array of
leadership components that they
can apply to community change on a
global scale.
Ashley Mieczkowski of Silvia Mar-
keting provided the information for
this article
SRC to vote on
Seven New
Charter
Applications
FEBRUARY 22
T
he School Reform Commission
(SRC) will hold a special meeting
to consider seven new charter
applications on February 22nd at 4
p.m. The meeting will take place at the
School District of Philadelphia build-
ing, in the auditorium.
The SRC will allow time for the pub-
lic to speak before the vote. Individuals
hoping to speak should call the Office
of the School Reform Commission
at 215-400-4010 by 4 p.m. on Febru-
ary 21st. The public comment will be
limited to 21 speakers, and slots will be
SRC TO VOTE
CONTINUES ON PAGE 14
February 9, 2018
Personal Security – Constant Vigilance is Need
here is no fool-proof way to stop
identity theft. The good news is
that the number of new reports
of identity theft by individuals who
filed 2016 federal tax returns has fallen
by more than 50 percent thanks to the
IRS and the tax industry partnering to
combat tax fraud. But there is more to
do, and it also takes vigilance and ac-
tion on the part of consumers.
For National Tax Security Awareness
Week, taxpayers can review this check-
list with some simple ways they can
protect their information, beware of
scams and be vigilant with their taxes.
Protect personal information
• Do not carry a Social Security card
in a wallet.
• Do not give out a Social Security
Number (SSN) on the phone or in a
public place.
• Do not send a SSN or date of birth
in an email or a text.
• Do not share an online user ID,
password or PIN with others. Do
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someone else can easily see or gain
access to it.
• Avoid easily guessed or common
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larly and don’t use the same pass-
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• Close unused credit-card accounts
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Penrose Elementary Hosts Family Open House
N
eigborhood Families trooped
into the Penrose Elementary
School for an open house
January 10 to help families to become
better acquainted with the school’s
new principal, Carol Casciato, the
school staff, and some of the organiza-
tions who provide services to Penrose
families. Among those partners were
the Village, Catholic Social Services,
Rep. McClinton Holds Town Hall Forum on Community Safety
A
Town Hall meeting held
jointly by State Reps. Joanna
McClinton, Vanessa Lowery
Brown and Morgan Cephas was an
overwhelming success with more
than 150 neighbors from the 190th,
191st and 192nd Legislative Districts
in attendance.
Rep. McClinton discussed her efforts
in reforming Pennsylvania’s juvenile
Patterson Youngsters Learn
About Our Solar System
By Shaketia Sills
P T
ictured are Ms. Crystals’s 3rd
and 4th graders at Patterson
Elementary School at 70th and
Buist Avenue with 3D representations
of objects in our solar system. Be-
fore teachers and other students, the
youngsters explained the composition
of the sun, planets and interplanetary
bodies and demonstrated how they
relate and react to each other. The
presentation took place as part of a
six-week, school-wide science proj-
ect which featured construction of
dioramas of the earth (K-1 Students)
and the solar system (Grades 2 – 5).
FORUM – SAVE MONEY ON HEATING BILLS / WEATHERIZING YOUR HOME
6:00 – 7:30 p.m., 12th District Police Station, 65th & Woodland Ave. (6448 Woodland); refreshments; Info: 211-748-4712
Southwest Family Center, Juvenile Jus-
tice Center, Child Guidance, and the
Delaware Valley Fairness Project.
A Fire Department Fire Safety Edu-
cation team made a brief presentation
on fire safety in the home. The school
gave away a number of backpacks with
school supplies and the Delaware Val-
ley Fairness Project held a drawings
for gift cards.
justice system, expanding business op-
portunities to African Americans, pro-
moting initiatives that produce neigh-
borhoods that are safe and crime-free,
as well as providing residents with the
resources they need. Representatives
from the 16th, 18th and 19th Police
Districts participated.
“Now more than ever, we must
be prepared to tackle the issues that
The theme of the astronomy exercise
was captured in the course purpose
statement, “Space science activities are
designed to encourage young minds
to experiment and explore the world
around them, testing new ideas to see
if they work.”
are important to our most vulner-
able residents,” Rep. McClinton said.
“I’m proud to work with such strong
women in the state House to see
these initiatives through.” Constitu-
ent services are provided to residents,
businesses, and agencies through her
district office at 6027 Ludlow Street,
Unit A which may be contacted at
(215) 748-671.
Another Top Chess Performance
by Southwest Students
By Jason Bui
hree of the formidable young
chess players from Southwest
who played in the Masterminds
Winter Open at Esperanza Acad-
emy on Bristol Street the weekend of
February 3, 4. The above three young
ladies, Ava, Fanta, and Moamiky
placed second among club teams at
their rating level. A fourth chess en-
thusiast, Derrick (not pictured), won
his section with 4 out of 5 points. He
won $96 for that.
The youngsters express their thanks
for all the support they receive from
the Mitchell school staff and families
February 9, 2018
Rep. McClinton (left) with Councilwoman Jannie
Blackwell at the former’s recent Town Hall on
community safety.
and community groups. Those wish-
ing to contribute toward covering the
cost of club activities and tournament
travel should email Bui at jmbui@
philasd.org.
February 9, 2018
SW Youth Honored For Essays
& Poems About Dr. King
Students from Catharine, Mitchell & Penrose Elementary Schools who wrote winning essays or poems
based on the life and wisdom of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. (not pictured is honoree Alana Sampson who
had to leave the event early. Judging took place on MLK Day, January 19.
W
hat Southwest youngster
wouldn’t be overwhelmed
to win tickets to a 76ers
game and then actually meet some of
the team’s amazing basketball players!
That’s what happened to 13 young
people from Catherine, Mitchell and
Penrose Elementary Schools and
Southwest PAL who earned top prizes
for their essays or poems about the life
and wisdom of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther
King, Jr.
Families, friends, teachers, and
principals came together at the Village
on Dr. MLK Day, Friday, January 19,
to celebrate the success of the young
writers. During the program, the
winners read their thought-provoking
entries about what Dr. King meant
to them, received their awards, and
enjoyed pizza and beverages.
The writing competition was co-spon-
sored by the Village and the Delaware
Valley Fairness Project. Dr. Cheryl Bur-
kett, Executive Director of the Village;
Denise Butcher, Director of Community
Outreach at the Village; and Ed Riehl,
President of Delaware Valley Fairness
Project commended the students, the
families and their mentors.
Open to students in grades 5
through 8, some 40 entries were read
and evaluated by a team of volunteers
from the CityLights, a ministry of sub-
urban Wayne Presbyterian Church, a
long-time supporter of the Southwest
community: Jane Beatty, Rita Fisk, and
Ann Sparkes.
First place winners received an iPad
Mini, plus 6 tickets to a 76ers game;
second place winners received a $50
Amazon gift card, plus 4 tickets to
a 76ers game; third place winners
received a $25 Amazon gift card, plus
2 tickets to a 76ers game. All 76ers
tickets included round-trip transporta-
tion, dinner, and a meeting with Sixers
players.
The winners from each of the
schools and the PAL were: Catherine
School – 1st Place, Makaila Oeun;
2nd Place, Gianna Tran and Soriya
Oum (Co-Authors); 3rd Place, Aiden
Rogers. Mitchell School – 1st Place,
Tamera Robinson; 2nd Place, Trishel
Pearson; 3rd Place, Yelenna Fennell.
Penrose School – 1st Place, Ziyah
Hunter; 2nd Place, Harriet Banto; 3rd
Place, Heaven Gelaye. PAL – 1st Place,
Ameenia Gardiner; 2nd Place, Ida
Greenidge; 3rd Place, Alana Sampson.
The article and photo were graciously
provided by Ed Riehl, President of Dela-
ware Valley Fairness Project.
Southwest Globe Times Newspaper 11
ASK THE JOB READINESS LAB:
How does credit affect my ability to get a job?
Welcome to “Ask the Job Readiness Lab,” where we address
questions of job seekers. Here, our partner the Mayor’s Office of
Community Empowerment and Opportunity, addresses how
credit—good or bad—can affect your ability to get a job.
Q: I applied for a job. They asked me to sign a consent
form to have my credit checked. Is this normal?
A: Yes. Up to half of all employers routinely check the credit reports of
job seekers. Employers receive a shortened version of your credit report,
but they generally do not receive your credit score. Instead, employers
are looking at your report, which is a list of all of your credit accounts
and the historical activity on each one.
Q: Why do employers care about my credit report?
A: If you haven’t been trustworthy with credit, some employers
believe you won’t be trustworthy on the job. This is of course not always
true, and not all employers feel this way—but some do. Additionally, if
you are going to be working with money at your job, some employers
want to know how well you manage money.
Q: How long does it take to improve my credit?
A: This again depends on your situation, but some people can see
improvement in as little as 90 days. Credit improvement is like exercise.
It seems really hard at first, but the hardest part is making the decision
to do it. Once you start doing it, it gets easier.
Q: Ok, well my credit isn’t very good and it’s not getting
any better by not having a job—How can I fix my credit?
A: Depending on the reason for your poor credit history, there are
things you can do to improve. The best decision is to talk to a trained
credit professional, like the counselors at Philadelphia’s Financial
Empowerment Centers (Call 800-989-2227 for a free appointment.
Job Readiness Labs are part of the Paschalville Partnership, a Free Library-led
collaboration of 11 organizations working to transform services for job seekers in
Southwest. Job Readiness Labs provide free computer, internet access and one-on-
one assistance to job seekers at Paschalville Library and Southwest CDC. Additionally,
the partnership connects job seekers with deeper services, including skills training,
adult basic education, ESL instruction, and financial counseling. This program is made
possible in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services.
Links • Southwest CDC, 6328 Paschall Ave,215-729-0800 www.southwestcdc/org
• Paschalville Library, 70th & Woodland Ave. 215-685-2662
www.freelibrary.org/blog/post/3025
• Mayor’s Office of Community Empowerment & Opportunity:
www.phila.gov/mocs/pages/default.aspx
• Philadelphia Financial Empowerment Centers: www.fecphilly.org
• Job Readiness Labs: www.freelibrary.org/blog/post/3025
• The Paschalville Partnership: https://drive.google.com/open?
12 Southwest Globe Times Newspaper
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• Ebenezer Church, 5649 Christian St. 19143: Mon & Tue 12pm-6:00pm; Wed & Thu
10am-2pm; Sat 9am-2pm
• Dixon House, 1920 S 20th St. 19146: Mon & Wed 5pm-7:30pm; Sat 9am-3pm
• Achieveability, 59 N 60th St. 19139, Tue & Thu 9am-7pm (Appointment Only); Sat
9am-1pm
• Mount Pisgah A.M.E. Church, 428 N 41st St. 19104, Mon 2pm-7:30pm; Fri 10am-3pm;
Sat 9am-3pm
FEBRUARY 10
• Career Fair for Black Male Educators 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., School Dist.
of Phila. 440 N. Broad St. Help overcome the shortage of black male teachers.
Sponsor: The Fellowship: Black Male Educators for Social Justice. Info/Registers
www.1000x2025.org
• Stewardship Day – Heinz Wildlife Reserve – Volunteers needed to help with planting/
removal of invasive species. 9;00 – 12:00 noon. 8601 Lindbergh Blvd. Outdoor Activity.
Info: www.fws.gov/refuge/John_Heinz or 215-365-3118
• Clark Park Saturday Farmers Market – Dozens of vendors: 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.,
43rd St. & Baltimore Ave, Food Trust Food Bucks: $2 for every $5 of fresh fruit &
vegetables purchased
• Vigil for Victims of Violence – 8th Annual Visit to Sites of Violent Death during 2017.
1:00 p.m. Gathering at The Common Place, 58th St. & Chester Ave. (Free Parking Lot on
58th St.) See Article, Page_____
FEBRUARY 13
• Black History Month “What makes a hero ‘SUPER” 4:00 – 6:30 p.m. Myers Rec. Center,
5801 Kingsessing Ave.: Arts, Crafts, Role Playing, & More! Info: 215-685-2698 or
fjmyersreccenter@gmail.org
FEBRUARY 14
• Energy Forum – Save Money on Heating Bills / Weatherizing Your Home, 6:00
– 7:30 p.m., 12th District Police Station, 65th & Woodland Ave. (6448 Woodland);
light refreshments; Sponsor: Rep. Joanna McClinton. Info: 211-748-4712 or see ad,
Page 6.
• Black History Month – Costume “Love” Party 4:00 - 6:30 p.m. Myers Rec. Center,
5801 Kingsessing Ave.: Masks & Costume making & More! Info: 215-685-2698 or
fjmyersreccenter@gmail.org
February 9, 2018
FEBRUARY 15
• Black History Month - Super Hero & Villain Training Obstacle Course. 4:00 - 6:30 p.m.
Myers Rec. Center, 5801 Kingsessing Ave.: Masks & Costume making & More! Info:
215-685-2698 or fjmyersreccenter@gmail.org
FEBRUARY 17
• Volunteer Clean Up Day – Clark Park, 10:00 - 12:00 a.m. Meet at shed on 45th & Regent;
mulching. Info/sign up cleanup@friendsofclarkpark.org
• The Love Affair Ball (HIV/AIDS) Prevention Ball, Free Performance, Competition, Party 5;00 –
10:00 p.m., 401 S Broad St, Info/Details: www.dancedeets.com/events (scroll to Februay 17 events)
• Saturday programming – Tilden Middle School, 66th St. & Elmwood Ave., (Every 3rd
Saturday of the month) Building is open from 9:00 a.m.-12:00 Noon. Opportunity for free
programming and free tutoring sessions. Info: 215 301-5542.
• Men’s Prayer Breakfast – All men welcome. 8:30 – 10:00 a.m. The Common
Place, 58th & Chester Ave. (Parking in lot off 58th St.) Info: 267-275-8238 or www.
thecommonplacephilly.org
FEBRUARY 18
• Make & Take: Herb Medicine Workshop – Colds & Flu* 12:00 – 2:00 p.m. Bartram’s
Garden, 5400 Lindbergh Blvd. Tickets/Reservation required (215) 729-5281 or info@
bartramsgarden.org
FEBRUARY 20
• Health Insurance Question & Answer Session – Open to the Public: 2:00 – 3:30 p.m.,
Health Annex of the Family Practice & Counseling Network. 6120-B Woodland Ave.
(Woodland Plaza - 2nd Floor – Elevator accessible). Refreshments & Updates: Info: 215-
727-4721 x5199 or yleung@fpcn.com
FEBRUARY 21
• In-Take / Sign up for ESL Course: 5pm-7:30m. English as a 2nd Language classes
begin 2/26 Space is limited ONLY 25. Classes are scheduled for Mondays and
Wednesdays
FEBRUARY 22
• Public Forum on New Charter School Applications: 4:00 p.m., Phila. School Dist. 440 N.
Broad St. (Deadline to Speak 4:00 p.m., Feb 21 –Phone 215-400-4010)
February 9, 2018
FEBRUARY 27
• Women’s Holy Rest Morning “The Sacred Journey of Your Life” 9:30 a.m. – 1:00
p.m. The Common Place, 58th St & Chester Ave. (Parking in lot off 58th St.) Prayer,
Reflection, Fellowship & Lunch. Reservations (By Feb. 21, please) 610.283.9848 or buff@
thecommonplacephilly.org
MARCH 2
• Seniors: Free photos for SEPTA documents. 5:00 – 7:00 p.m., Tilden Middle School,,
66th St. & Elmwood Ave., Info: 215 301-5542
MARCH 3
• Free Tax Preparation – Financial Wellness Day, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Free Library, 1901
Vine St. Expert tax return completion & other financial: Average Refund – 10 days. Sponsor.
Campaign for Working Families. Info: https://cwfphilly.org/financial-wellness-day
MARCH 5
• Community Meeting - Open to the public, 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. (Every 1st Wednesday of the
month), Tilden Middle School, 66th St. & Elmwood Ave. Highlights of Tilden Community
Initiative: programs, events, services & needs. Info: 215 301-5542
MARCH 14
• Seniors: Free photos for SEPTA documents 6:00 - 8:00 p.m., 12th Police District
Community Room, 65th & Woodland Ave. Info: 215 301-5542
MARCH 19
• Workshops for Families Coping with Depression & Other Disorders, 10 weeks, $30 per
class; Location: Plymouth Meeting, PA Info 267-507-3865
• Southwest residents living within one mile of Bartram’s Garden are eligible for Program
Pass access (75%-100% OFF selected events). Contact us with any questions or to sign up
for an event 215-726-5281
EMPLOYMENT – JOB & LIFE SKILLS DEVELOPMENT
• Volunteer as Tutor: English Language Training, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Southwest
CDC, 6328 Paschall Avenue. Register for next 3-Session Course: 215-686-6079 or Cynthia
at cynthia@southwestcdc.org or philaliteracy.org/calendar.
HEALTH INSURANCE QUESTION & ANSWER SESSION
FEBRUARY 20
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
2:00 – 3:30 p.m., Health Annex of the Family Practice & Counseling Network.
6120-B Woodland Ave. (Woodland Plaza - 2nd Floor – Elevator accessible).
Refreshments & Updates: Info: 215-727-4721 x5199 or yleung@fpcn.com
Southwest Globe Times Newspaper 13
• Free Adult Beginning Reading Classes continue, sponsored by the Friends of Kingsessing
Library, at 51st and Chester. If you want to learn to read, or to teach with us, contact Adults
Can Learn to Read at ACLTR.library@gmail.com or 267-419-7084.
• Full Employment Services/MyPLACE: Expanded Job Center at Southwest CDC, 6328
Paschall Ave. Free access to internet; 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Info: cynthia@southwestcdc.
org. or 215-729-0800
• English Classes, sponsored by Center for Literacy, held at Southwest CDC, 6328 Paschall
Ave and Paschalville Library, 6942 Woodland Ave. (70th & Woodland). Info: 215-729-0800.
• Employment & Educational Resources: Mon/Wed. 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Tues/Thurs:
11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m., Fri. 10:00 a.m – 5:00 p.m. Paschalville Library, 6942 Woodland
Ave. (70th & Woodland); Info: Niema at 215-685-2662. Also: facebook.com/SWJRL
OTHER COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS
• LIHEAP/Crisis: Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program begins: Application
assistance available at Southwest CDC, 6328 Paschall Ave. LIHEAP helps low-income
families pay their heating bills by providing a cash grant sent directly to the utility company, or
a Crisis grant for households in immediate danger of being without heat. Info: 215-729-0800
• Eastwick Family Services provides Home /Community and Companion services for
individuals with intellectual disabilities. We also provide 6400 Residential Housing &
Home Care for the aging. For more information, please call us at (267) 634-6410 or visit
our website: www.eastwickfamily.com”
• Rotary Club of Southwest Philadelphia-Eastwick: Meets Wednesdays, 7:30-8:30 a.m. To
confirm location call 215-292-1254.or email dmhphilly@aol.com Guests/visiting Rotarians
welcome at $5.00/breakfast.
• Small Business Loans: Join a Southwest “Affinity Group Lending Circle” Loans, and
financing coaching. www.finanta.org or call 267-236.7000
• Amer. Red Cross: URGENT NEED: BLOOD/ VOLUNTEERS: How to help: Download
the American Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED
CROSS (1-800-733-2767)
• Housing Counseling: Help is a Phone Call Away: Qualified housing counselors available
at Southwest CDC to assist with housing needs Southwest CDC Housing: 215-729-0800.
(C) Designates activities and events for children (F) Designates activities and events for families
14 Southwest Globe Times Newspaper
CityLights Annual Vigil
New Gathering Time: 1:00 p.m at the Common Place,
58th & Chester Ave.
FEBRUARY 10
T
o memorialize as many possible
of the several dozen residents
slain in Southwest during the
past year, CityLights will hold its 9th
annual Vigil for Victims of Violence
on Saturday, February 10.
People of faith and concern for the
level of violence in our community
will gathering first at 1.00 p.m. at The
Common Place, 58th Street and Ches-
ter Avenue for breakfast and the usual
run-down on up-coming community
events and activities.
Rev. James will send out teams of
4-5 participants who will then drive
as close as possible to the actual site
of the violence sites for a brief service.
In each instance, the mourners will
read together a brief, elegiac liturgy
composed by Rev. James and at the
conclusion of the prayer and medita-
tion, a member of the team will place a
red carnation at the site.
Info: www.facebook.com/CityLight-
sNetwork or by phoning (267) 275-
8238.
SRC TO VOTE
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filled on a first come, first served basis.
The on-going problems of additional
charters are that, first, every time a
public school student leaves to go to a
charter, he or she leaves behind some
$8,000 in expenses that the tax payer
has to make up. Then there is the real-
ity that the state has never put in place
a regulatory framework that provides
rigorous oversight to the financial and
academic environment in charters,
statewide.
This special meeting is the final step
in the SRC’s new charter application
process, which included a comprehen-
sive, rigorous review of the seven active
new charter applications. All applica-
February 9, 2018
tions for the 2017-2018 cycle were filed
with the SRC in November 2017. Each
of the seven active applications received
two public hearings as well as a detailed
evaluation report. The new charter
application narratives submitted can be
viewed on the School District’s website.
The Charter Schools Office’s new char-
ter application evaluation reports will
be posted on its website approximately
one week before the SRC’s February
22nd public meeting.
The Pennsylvania Charter School
Law requires a public hearing on each
application within 45 days after the
charter authorizer receives the applica-
tion, and a vote on each application no
later than 75 days after the first public
hearing, unless otherwise agreed to by
the parties.
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