August 18-24, 2005 political notebook Smooth Landing by Mary F. Patel Though the city worker who was widely condemned for allegedly making anti-Semitic remarks lost his defamation lawsuit against the city, he still maintains his job today. Hanford Jones, the…

May 5-11, 2005 political notebook Primary Countdown by Mary F. Patel There are less than two weeks to go until the May 17 primary. The Democratic races are the only interesting ones since there are no Republican contested primaries. Seth…

March 31-April 6, 2005 political notebook I Declare Shenanigans by Mary F. Patel Financial disclosure statements can be a real pain if they’re not filled out properly by would-be pols. Without complete and correct paperwork, including nominating petitions, a candidate…

February 3- 9, 2005 political notebook Quack Attack by Mary F. Patel The Ducks are fighting in federal court about the qualities of their quacks. Ride the Ducks of Philadelphia and Ozark Scenic Tours sued Duck Boat Tours, Inc. —…

December 23-29, 2004 political notebook Ho! Ho! Ho! by Mary F. Patel Will city Managing Director Phil Goldsmith be the next to leave Mayor John Street‘s cabinet? That rumor made the rounds during the annual Klehr, Harrison, Harvey, Branzburg &…

December 16-22, 2004 political notebook We’ll Take Manhattan by Mary F. Patel The mad crush of holiday parties began last weekend as the 106th annual confab of the Pennsylvania Society convened at the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel on Park Avenue. Once a…

October 14-20, 2004 political notebook by Mary F. Patel Absolutely Fabulous The ball, timed to coincide with OutFest, was a fundraiser for the center, which depends on grants and donations to meet its annual operating costs. Politicos like Alba Martinez,…

January 22-28, 2004 political notebook Castor Roiled by Mary F. Patel Endorsements are not the be-all and end-all for candidates anymore, but this weekend’s endorsement meetings in Harrisburg are generating big battles among Democrats and Republicans. State committee members will…

January 22-28, 2004 political notebook Castor Roiled by Mary F. Patel Endorsements are not the be-all and end-all for candidates anymore, but this weekend’s endorsement meetings in Harrisburg are generating big battles among Democrats and Republicans. State committee members will…