Mayor Nutter: 'I just put a $20,000 bounty on your head!'

By Elizabeth Fiedler Newsworks.org…

Improving your leadership skills - LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT SERIES

Don't give up on the youth! People Change!

HOW TO OBTAIN 501(C)(3) TAX-EXEMPTION AND KEEP IT

Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs takes shape in Pa.

By Carolyn Beeler  Newsworks.org

A former chief of the legislation unit at the Philadelphia District Attorney's office will head Pennsylvania's newest cabinet-level agency.

Gary Tennis will take charge of the new department of Drug and Alcohol Programs, which aims to streamline Pennsylvania's drug and alcohol treatment…

Occupy Philly Direct Action Benefit Show #1!!

A Personal Relationship With Gaia

Temple and Penn Communities Against Mountaintop Removal

March Against Police Terror and Brutality Sat. January 21 in Mt. Airy

Camp Liberty and Occupy Philadelphia's Urban Renewal Project

Science Teacher and Part-time Teachers needed!needed ASAP!! (Philadelphia)

One of the Accelerated, Alternative school providers is looking for a full time Science Teacher and part time Art and Computer Science Teacher to join our team. The school works with 16-21 year olds who have left the traditional system and are returning to get their diploma. Because these students were disengaged in a traditional classroom, unique pedagogies are necessary to re-engage this population. Educators with experience in project based learning, cross content curriculum building, social skills development and real world application techniques are encouraged to apply.

The Science Teacher must have secondary Biology, Chemistry or other Science Certification and experience improving the skills of below grade level learners. There is only one teacher for all Science courses, so experience in and a comfort level with Biology, Chemistry, Physical Science, Environmental Science and/or Physics is necessary.

The Art Teacher must be passionate about teaching young people and exposing them to various art forms.

The Computer Science Teacher must also be passionate about teaching young people and enhancing their knowledge of computer technology.

Strong organization and classroom management skills are necessary to be successful in this position. Lessons should be relevant, engaging and challenging. This candidate must have a passion for working with inner city students and helping them attain their dreams. Creativity in working with the youth is mandatory.

Certification not required for part-time position. Prior teaching experience needed and BA/BS preferred. Compensation is $18/hr and paid on a monthly basis.

Please only apply if you are CERTIFIED, EXPERIENCED and PASSIONATE about working with this population. This search will continue until the right candidate is found.

• Location: Philadelphia
• Compensation: To be determined
• This is at a non-profit organization.
• Principals only. Recruiters, please don't contact this job poster.
• Please, no phone calls about this job!
• Please do not contact job poster about other services, products or commercial interests.

Servers, Hosts, Bartenders (Plymouth Meeting)

Ruby Tuesday Plymouth Meeting

We currently have openings for Hosts, Bartenders, Servers, and many others.

 Flexible schedules
 Day One Health and Dental Benefits
 Competitive Pay to start and opportunities for raises every 6 months
 Career Advancement
 401(k)
 Credit Union Membership
 Great teamwork, camaraderie, and stability; our turnover is one of the lowest in the industry
 38 Years of experience...after all, we've been doing this since 1972

Fresh, quality food, great people and important benefits are the perfect ingredients for a rewarding and
exciting career. Whether it's just part-time or an entire career, we want to make sure you get
everything you want out of your Ruby Tuesday experience. And as soon as you join the team you'll
notice the fun, friendly working environment and the variety of experience that comes with working at
Ruby Tuesday.

Simply apply in person
2053 Chemical Road
Plymouth Meeting PA 19462

• Location: Plymouth Meeting
• Principals only. Recruiters, please don't contact this job poster.
• Please, no phone calls about this job!
• Please do not contact job poster about other services, products or commercial interests.

CAMPAIGN JOBS TO PROTECT THE ENVIRONMENT! GREAT FOR STUDENTS! (Philly)

grassroots, campaign, canvass, social change, activism, citizen outreach, environment, conservation, nonprofit.

• Location: Philly
• Compensation: $1,240-$2,040/month
• This is at a non-profit organization.
• Principals only. Recruiters, please don't contact this job poster.
• Phone calls about this job are ok.
• Please do not contact job poster about other services, products or commercial interests.

FINISHER/ PAINTER (Bristol, PA)

FINISHER/ PAINTER
Ace Designs Inc., located in Bristol, PA, is a dynamic manufacturer of retail displays. We are seeking a Finisher/ Painter to join our team. To qualify for this opportunity, you should have solid wood working experience. This position requires the following:
• 3 years experience working with lacquers, color mixing, and staining
• Experience using and caring for spray equipment
• Wood and wood products background a must!
Advantages of working for ACE Designs:
• Rewards creativity
• Team environment
• Values employees
• Looking to grow and expand into new markets and industries
• Established reputation and over 20 years in business
• Positive, dynamic workplace
Our ideal candidate must be detail oriented and have keen attention to detail and quality. They should thrive in a fast paced, highly dynamic environment.
If you feel that you meet and/ or exceed these requirements, please send resume and cover letter to lindah@acedesigns.com. We look forward to hearing from you!

• Location: Bristol, PA
• Principals only. Recruiters, please don't contact this job poster.
• Please, no phone calls about this job!
• Please do not contact job poster about other services, products or commercial interests.

Woodworker (Bristol, PA)

WOODWORKER
Ace Designs Inc., located in Bristol, PA, is a dynamic manufacturer of retail displays. We are seeking a Woodworker to join our team. To qualify for this opportunity, you should have solid wood working experience. This position requires the following:
• 3 years experience working with wood and sheet products
• Know how to operate power equipment including Air and Electric Table Saws
• Ability to accurately measure a must
Advantages of working for ACE Designs:
• Rewards creativity
• Team environment
• Values employees
• Looking to grow and expand into new markets and industries
• Established reputation and over 20 years in business
• Positive, dynamic workplace
Our ideal candidate must be detail oriented and have keen attention to detail and quality. They should thrive in a fast paced, highly dynamic environment.
If you feel that you meet and/ or exceed these requirements, please send resume and cover letter to lindah@acedesigns.com. We look forward to hearing from you!

• Location: Bristol, PA
• Principals only. Recruiters, please don't contact this job poster.
• Please, no phone calls about this job!
• Please do not contact job poster about other services, products or commercial interests.

Failure to comply with L&I notice

Address: 1732 Catharine Philadelphia, PA
Rating: 8

House is abandoned. Has hole in basement window facing Catharine Street. Animals seen entering and leaving. Rats in neighbor's home. L&I notice placed on window with August 31, 2011, compliance date. Four months later and no corrective action has been taken. Beyond issue of blight is greater issue of health hazard of wild animals occupying the basement.

Graffiti

Address: 615 Pemberton St Philadelphia, PA 19147, USA
Rating: 3

Blocked bike lane!

Address: 33-39 N 13th St Philadelphia, PA 19107, USA
Rating: 5

The new 13th Street bike lane between Filbert and Arch Streets is blocked by a row of parked police cars every week day!

This Weekend: Payin’ Tribute

FRIDAY: >>> The Aporkalypse, Pig Iron Theatre’s glammy benefit, will kick off at the Troc with end-of-the-worldly musical performances with guests Amy Pickard and Johnny Showcase. Plus a six-person choir and hot Temple U step rhythm dancers. If you do one Theater Nerd thing this year, make it this one. >>> Spanish artists Patricia Gómez [...]

Film Sweat: Little Miss No Sunshine At All (When You’re A Mexican Drug Mule)

RECOMMENDED: Written and directed by Gerardo Naranjo, Miss Bala tells the story of an aspiring beauty queen in present day Mexico who — whoops! — ends up as a drug mule. With accolades at Cannes and a near-brush with an Oscar nom for Best Foreign Language pic this year, it’s part of a growing canon [...]

Right Now In The People’s Republic Of Comcast: Like For To Take Candy From Baby!

Dearest Kabletown Komrades, we couldn’t let the week go by without pointing your attention in the direction of this Newsworks story, which begins like this: When the FCC approved Comcast’s acquisition of NBC/Universal, it made it contingent on the company offering low-cost Internet access. The FCC went so far as to include the $9.95 a [...]

Cabbies say Phila. wheelchair rule would break them

The Philadelphia Parking Authority's proposal to make every taxi in the city wheelchair-accessible by 2016 would drive cabbies out of business, owners and drivers said this week.

Sandusky seeks court OK to see his grandchildren

BELLEFONTE, Pa. - The former Pennsylvania State University assistant football coach charged with child molestation asked a court Friday for permission to see his grandchildren.

Ex-warden pleads guilty in gun cover-up

The former warden of the Federal Detention Center in Center City pleaded guilty Friday to obstruction of justice and related offenses in connection with an incident in which a guard accidentally brought a gun into the center.

Stu Bykofsky: St. Peter weighs the evidence, opens gates for JoePa

A SCENE imagined last Sunday at the Pearly Gates. ST. PETER: Howzit goin'? I'm Peter. They call me St. Peter, but you can call me Petey.

Facing the consequences of an inked-up mug

SOMETIMES, a person's past - or future - is written all over his face. A particularly unusual police mug shot released in November showed Tracy Briscoe, a North Philly man with his face nearly covered with tattoos. Briscoe, 18, was arrested in a carjacking and shooting near his home, and is now in jail awaiting trial.

'Shame and sorrow' for Sweeten

FOR ALMOST 30 minutes yesterday, embezzler Bonnie Sweeten told a federal judge that she was "very sorry" to all the victims she scammed of more than $1 million over four years.