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August 29, 2010 - Senator Farnese with Philadelphia Independence owner and military veteran David Halstead at John A. Farrell Stadium in West Chester
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August 29, 2010 - Senator Farnese with Kelly Rowland, Philadelphia Independence Director of Outreach |
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August 24, 2010 - State Senator Larry Farnese and Whitman Council President Mark Squilla today met at Front and Tasker sts. with PennDOT officials for an update on PennDOT’s sound and safety barrier project along elevated I-95 in South Philadelphia.
Pictured from left to right: Lester Toaso, PennDOT District Executive; John Nagle, PennDOT Consultant Project Manager; Senator Larry Farnese; Mark Squilla, President, Whitman Council; Bob Theil, Community Relations Liaison, Senator Farnese's office. |
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August 2, 2010 - Farnese, Senate Democrats Tour Marcellus Shale Drilling Site |
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July 27, 2010 - Grand Opening Ceremony at Broad and Ritner Farmers Market. |
July 15, 2010 - Neumann Senior Center celebrated the 50th Anniversary of HUD Section 202 with a celebratory event in Fishtown. |
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May 20, 2010 - - State Senator Larry Farnese; Tracy Carter Dougherty, Board Chair for the USO of Pennsylvania and Southern New Jersey; Dave Debusschere, Chief Financial Officer for Philadelphia Union; David Halstead, owner of the Philadelphia Independence; Dave Dougherty, Vice-President for AT&T and Marian Moran, Chapter President of the Blue Star Mothers today announced “Operation Touch of Home,” a drive to collect phone cards and deflated soccer balls to send to our troops serving around the world. |
May 11, 2010 - - Senator Farnese hosts an Expanded Sales Tax Roundtable to meet with representatives in the banking, accounting, insurance legal, realty and small business industries to discuss how a 4% sales tax levied on accounting, financial, legal, medical and architectural services would impact Pennsylvania taxpayers. |
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May 4, 2010 - - Senator Farnese attends the Grand Opening of the new TastyKake facilities at the Navy Yard.
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May 1, 2010 - - Senator Farnese presents a remembrance citation honoring legendary Fishtown Athletic Club Coach Jack Moore, who passed away this past December. Jack , who played ball, coached and served as an umpire for 50 years, was also a member of the Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame.
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May 1, 2010 - - Senator Larry Farnese attends the May 1, 2010 Rittenhouse Row Spring Festival. Each May, more than 65,000 people converge on Walnut Street from Broad to 19th streets. The annual event showcases Rittenhouse Row and its vibrant mix of fashion, food, family, entertainment, shopping and fun.
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April 30, 2010 - - Senator Larry Farnese hosts "Senior Expo 2010" at the Lutheran Settlement House in Fishtown. More than 100 people attended. Representatives from local and state governemtn agencies as well as public and private service providers discussed programs and services for older Philadelphians.
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April 24, 2010 - - Senator Farnese attends the 2nd annual Shadfest to Penn Treaty park. Organized by the Friends of Penn Treaty Park and the Fishtown Business Association, the festival offered food, music, and fun for the thousands of people who attended.
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April 21, 2010 - -Sen. Farnese met with students from Penn State University during their "Capital Day 2010". The students were at the Capital to urge the legislature for a strong and timely state appropriation to the university. |
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April 22, 2010 - State Senator Larry Farnese hosts Senior Expo 2010. |
April 20, 2010 - Senator Farnese joins a ceremonial groundbreaking for Francisville East, a 44-unit rental development in the city's Francisville neighborhood. |
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| State Senator Larry Farnese talks to renowned actor Johnnie Hobbs Jr. in LOVE Park about the importance and value of live theater to the Philadelphia region. The Theater Alliance sponsored the event on the official "Casting Couch." |
March 18, 2010 - State Senator Lawrence Farnese and PSPCA CEO Sue Cosby Announce the First “Have a Heart for the Animals” Blanket and Towel Collection Drive. » More Pictures
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March 11, 2010 - State Senator Larry Farnese hears testimony with Senators Mike Stack and John Rafferty at the Senate Transportation Committee's hearing about Hit and Run Legislation.
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March 11, 2010 - State Senator Larry Farnese, State Senator Mike Stack and Assistant District Attorney Michael Barry listen to families, including Dolores Roberto, whose son Peter Jr. was killed by a hit-and-run driver. |
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February 17, 2010 - The First Senatorial Distict came together Wednesday February 17, 2010 for the 2010 CCRA Chili Challenge and Community Supper at the Radisson Plaza Warwick Hotel.
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February 3, 2010 - State Senator Farnese and Shamus, a German Shepherd mix, prior to taping the public affairs show "Speak Up" at the CBS3 studios with the Pennsylvania SPCA. Shamus was adopted later that week.
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February 8, 2010 - Senator Larry Farnese joins Senator Daylin Leach at a news conference marking "Freedom to Marry" week. Senator Farnese is a co-sponsor of Senate Bill 935, which redefines marriage as a civil contract between two people who enter into matrimony. "I will continue to fight for equality for all Pennsylvanians," said Senator Farnese. " It is reasonable that the law allow people to marry the person of his or her choice."
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January 14, 2010 - Senator Farnese held a news conference to introduce a Senate resolution urging Congress not to follow the recent recommendations of the United States Preventative Services Task Force stating that women in their 40s do not need a mammogram and that self-examinations hold no value. » More Pictures
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January 9, 2010 - Senator Farnese presented a citation to Thomas Potts of Philadelphia Scout Troop 176 on attaining the rank of Eagle Scout. » More Pictures
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December 18, 2009 - Senator Farnese delivered 35 bicycles to students at St. Thomas Aquinas School in South Philadelphia. » More Pictures |
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December 10, 2009 - Senator Farnese speaks at State Representative Kenyatta Johnson's "Peace Not Guns Town Hall Meeting" at South Philadelphia High School. Also attending the forum were State Senator Anthony H. Williams and District Attorney-Elect Seth Williams.
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December 7, 2009 - Senator Farnese speaks at the Grand Opening of the new Performance Learning Center at the Communities In Schools of Philadelphia Building in Southwest Philadelphia.
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December 2, 2009 - Senator Farnese joins a bipartisan groups of lawmakers at the Foxwoods casino site to express opposition to any extension of time for Foxwoods to comply with the Gaming Board's requirements to obtain financing and construction plans. Joining Senator Farnese are Rep. Mike O'Brien; Rep. Curt Schroeder; and Rep. Mike Vereb. Senator Mike Stack and Rep. John Taylor were also represented.
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December 1, 2009 - Senator Farnese speaks at the opening of the new Schuylkill Banks Plaza along the Schuylkill River Trail. The Plaza is located adjacent to the Museum of Art on MLK Drive.
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November 23, 2009 - Senator Farnese
is joined by community activist Kenyatta Bey and State Representative Kenyatta Johnson in presenting 25 turkeys to families in Point Breeze, courtesy of Brown's Family Shoprite (24th and Oregon Ave.).» More Pictures
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November 20, 2009 - Senator Farnese and constituents from the Scottish Rite House in South Philadelphia where the Senator distributed 25 turkeys courtesy of Brown's Family Shoprite (24th and Oregon Ave.). » More Pictures
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November 18, 2009 - Sen. Farnese and Philabundance Launch Ebox Program Partnership
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| November 13, 2009 - Sen. Farnese presents a special citation to Carol Domb, Principal of the General George A. McCall School, during its Centennial Celebration at the National Liberty Museum. |
November 13, 2009 - Breaking Ground for "Barnes on the Parkway" - Senator Farnese and other dignitaries, including State Rep. Babette Josephs (foreground), participate in the ceremonial groundbreaking for the "Barnes on the Parkway." » More Pictures
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| November 11, 2009 - U.S. Congressman Patrick Murphy (L) and Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter (R) join Sen. Larry Farnese at the Korean War Memorial in Society Hill, where an observance was held honoring the sacrifices of those who fought in the Korean War. » More Pictures |
November 3, 2009 - Members of the Passyunk Square Civic Association listen as Sen. Farnese answers questions at their meeting.
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November 2, 2009 - Sen. Farnese discusses issues with members of East Passyunk Crossing Civic Association during the group's general membership meeting.
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October 31, 2009 - Sen. Farnese interviews the "Statue of Liberty" as part of his judging duties at the Rittenhouse Row Halloween Children's Costume Contest.
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October 28, 2009 - Sen. Farnese celbrates the groundbreaking at the 23rd St. & Grays Ferry Avenue site of Osun Village with (L-R) Rahim Islam, President of Universal Companies, City Council President Anna Verna, Universal Companies founder, Kenny Gamble, and State Rep. Kenyatta Johnson.
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October 28, 2009 - Sen. Farnese congratulates Universal Companies and Odunde, Inc. at the groundbreaking for Osun Village, a new housing complex for low to moderate-income older adults. The organizations partnered in the development of the project, scheduled to be completed in 2010. |
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October 23, 2009 - Senator Farnese cuts the ribbon for the new and improved Capitolo Community Garden in South Philadelphia. It recently won first place in the PA Horticultural Society's City Gardens Contest, in the vegetable/flower gardens category.
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October 23, 2009 - President of the Capitolo Advisory Council, Denise Eddis joins Sen. Farnese at the new Capitolo Community Garden ribbon-cutting ceremony. |
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| October 25, 2009 - 6th Annual Schuylkill Banks Halloween Pet and People Paradin' on the River
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October 21, 2009 - Senator Farnese Celebrates the 50th Anniversary of the Philadelphia Regional Produce Market.
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October 16, 2009 - Victim/Witness Services of South Philadelphia celebrates 20 years with a Reception at Paradiso in South Philadelphia.
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Sept. 25, 2009 - Senator Farnese joined fellow Democratic Senators, Daylin Leach and Michael Stack at a rally which members of Philadelphia’s arts community organized to protest a state budget plan that would impose an 8% tax on the price of tickets to cultural events and venues such as museums, live shows, and zoos.
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September 18, 2009 - Sen. Farnese, City Councilmen Frank DiCicco and James Kenney attended a news conference Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter held at the South Philadelphia Older Adult Center (SPOAC). The mayor announced to a large crowd of SPOAC members and staff, that House Bill 1828, legislation allowing the City to solve its budget crisis, had passed in Harrisburg, which meant their community center, as well as others would stay open.
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August 10, 2009 - Sen. Farnese and fellow members of the Philadelphia Senate Democratic Delegation hold a news conference at the State Capitol to urge the Senate to immediately pass House Bill 1828 - giving Philadelphia the relief it needs to stay fiscally afloat and avoid massive layoffs and City department closures.
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August 10, 2009 - Sen. Farnese explains House Bill 1828 must pass the Senate so Philadelphia can get back on its feet, keeping City workers employed, and providing core city services. |
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| July 14, 2009 - Participants gather at the town hall forum, "A Shared Challenge: Homelessness in Philadelphia." In the back row, from left to right: Moderator, Lori Wilson on NBC 10; Sen. Larry Farnese; BOMF founder & president, Anne Mahlum; BOMF member, Maurice Doakes; and Laura Weinbaum, Project H.O.M.E. In front, left to right: BOMF member, Dianna Black; Roberta Cancellier, City of Philadelphia Office of Supportive Housing; BOMF member, Claudell Edwards; and Marcella Maguire, Ph.D., City of Philadelphia Department of Behavioral Health, Homeless Services. » More Pictures |
July 13, 2009 - Senator Larry Farnese joins other member of the Senate Democratic Policy Committee to participate in a roundtable discussing health care job loss in Southeast Pennsylvania, where an anticipated 8,300 jobs would be eliminated as a result of drastic cuts Republican Senators made in their version of the 2009 - 2010 budget (Senate Bill 850). The committee heard from almost a dozen hospital and health care administrators and executives, who described the impact SB850 would have on the healthcare industry. » More Pictures
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July 8, 2009 - Sen. Farnese expresses his support for Senate Bill 935, which would legalize same-sex marriage, at a State Capitol news conference. » More Pictures
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June 23, 2009 - (Left to right, front row) Senators Bob Robbins, Larry Farnese, Lisa Baker, along with General Jessica Wright, Representative Anthony Melio and State Command Sergeant Major Donald D. Shiner join as many as 50 Pennsylvania Army & Air National Guard Noncommissioned Officers at the Capitol Rotunda for a ceremony recognizing 2009 The Year of the Noncommissioned Officer. |
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June 19, 2009 - Sen. Farnese and his district staff in South Philadelphia take part in "Wear Your Sneakers to Work Day," benefitting homelessness prevention organization, Back on My Feet. With the senator, left to right: James Engler, Constituent Services; Chief of Staff, Anthony Mannino; Lindsay Weiner and Ed Hanlon of Constituent Services, Jonathan Rowan, District Office Director, and Dominic Simirglia, Constituent Services.
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June 11, 2009 - Senator Farnese met with representatives of City Year, an Americorps group at South Philadelphia High School.
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| June 6, 2009 - Senator Farnese attended the Point Breeze Community Health Fair on June 6th offering health screenings, healthy cooking demonstrations, and live entertainment. Senator Farnese is joined by state Sen. Anthony Williams and Wayne Rahman of the Point Breeze Community Network. |
June 6, 2009 - Sen. Farnese helps cut the ribbon at a ceremony to celebrate the completion of a newly-constructed elevator at William Way Community Center. Joining him are, Sen. Tina Tartaglione; Mark Segal, publisher of Philadelphia Gay News; and executive Director of William Way Community Center, 'Dolph Goldenburg.
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June 4, 2009 - Senator Larry Farnese makes a point during his participation in a Senate Education Committee public hearing on Higher Education Affordability at West Chester University.
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June 4, 2009 - Senator Larry Farnese takes part in a Senate Education Committee public hearing on Higher Education Affordability at West Chester University.
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May 27, 2009 - Sen. Farnese discusses the importance of Public Television at the groundbreaking ceremony of WHYY's new Learning Lab.
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May 27, 2009 - Sen. Farnese joins WHYY President and CEO Bill Marrazzo, WHYY board members students, and corporate donors at the groundbreaking of WHYY's Learning Lab, a new, state-of-the-art facility where community groups, students and adults will learn to express themselves through digital video, audio, and new media. |
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| May 2, 2009 - Malcolm Lazin, left, executive director of Equality Forum, a national and international GLBT civil rights organization; San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom, center, and Sen. Larry Farnese at an Equality Forum event. |
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May 18, 2009 - Senator Farnese presents a Senate citation to Fred Druding, Jr, on his induction to the PA Boxing Hall of Fame.
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May 15, 2009 - Senator Larry Farnese Attends White House Ceremony Honoring World Series Champs |
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May 11, 2009 - U.S. Sen. Bob Casey and State Sen. Farnese listen to a participant's suggestion for turning around the economy at Sen. Casey's Economic Roundtable, held at the Center for Business Industry on the campus of Community College of Philadelphia.
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May 11, 2009 - State Sen. Farnese with U.S. Sen. Bob Casey at Sen. Casey's May 11th Economic Roundtable in Philadelphia.
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| May 9, 2009 - An attentive crowd listens to Sen. Farnese at a Town Hall event in the 14th Ward, where they received consumer debt management and home foreclosure help. Joining the senator on the left, seated, are housing counselor, Moses Diaz and standing, 14th ward leader, Arthur Green. Sen. Farnese's District Office Director Jonathan Rowan and Bob Theil, of Constituent Services join the senator on the right. |
May 9, 2009 - Sen. Farnese greets people who stopped by his booth at the Rittenhouse Row Festival.
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May 9, 2009 - Sen. Farnese joins demonstrators protesting the closure of Temple University's Northeastern Hospital in Port Richmond in front of the Union League, while Temple University was inside hosting a $500 dollar a plate fund raising event inside to raise money for its main hospital's lung transplant program.
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April 25, 2009 - The doors officially open at the new District Office of
Sen. Farnese, with a grand opening celebration at 1802 S. Broad Street in South Philadelphia. The Senator discusses the importance of serving the people of the First District from an office they can call "home."
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May 8 , 2009 - Senator Farnese addresses the East Coast Greenway Summit on ways to increase environmentally-friendly transportation in Philadelphia.
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April 17, 2009 - Sen. Farnese meets
with Keystone-Mercy Health Plan representatives at his District Office. Joining the senator are (L-R), Barbara Fanelli, Laura Brown-Johnston, Jennifer Bishop and Michele McCullough Gantt |
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April 24, 2009 - Book Challenge winner Carla Jeronimo is joined by her proud parents, (L-R) Sen. Farnese; Please Touch Museum Vice President, Community Programs, Outreach and Partnerships, Andrea Hoffman Jelin; and Jackson School Principal, Sherry Lewis.
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April 24, 2009 - Sen. Farnese and Please Touch Museum Vice President, Community Programs, Outreach and Partnerships, Andrea Hoffman Jelin present Jackson School kindergartner Carla Jeronimo with four complimentary passes to Please Touch Museum, after she came in first place in Sen. Farnese's Book Challenge.
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April 19, 2009 - Sen. Farnese presents a citation to Stanley A. Simpkins, executive director, of the Sickle Cell Disease Association of America - Philadelphia/ Delaware Valley at its first annual "Dancing with the Philadelphia Stars" gala benefit at the Crystal Tea Room in Center City. The Senator honored the organization's service to families suffering with the inherited blood disorder.
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April 18, 2009 - Sen. Farnese presents a $500 contribution to Rich Yoka at the Fairmount Sports Association during its opening day festivities.
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April 17, 2009 - Sen. Farnese reads aloud, "If You Were A Penguin" to a group of four year olds at the Santore Library in South Philadelphia in celebration of National Library Week. A penguin was on hand to help bring the story to life.
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April 15, 2009 - Sen. Larry Farnese participates in Career Day at Russell Byers Charter School in Center City, where he discusses his own educational and career paths, and provided tips for success to several classes.
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April 14, 2009 - Sen. Farnese announces he has introduced three bills addressing gun purchasing, possession and penalties at a news conference at Philadelphia Police Headquarters. Joining him, are (L-R) Sen. LeAnna Washington (D-4th), District Attorney Lynne Abraham, and State Rep. Kenyatta Johnson (D-146th).
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April 11, 2009 - Sen. Farnese and Sen. Shirley Kitchen (D-3rd District) join forces, answering questions at a rally to save the Scotland School for Veterans' Children, where they expressed their support for parents' and students' efforts to keep the school open.
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| April 9, 2009 - Sen. Farnese is joined by (L-R) Jake Winigrad, vice president, project management, Parkway Corp; Julie Wong, Pan Am Realty; Rob Zuritsky, president, Parkway Corp; Joe Zuritsky, chairman and CEO, Parkway Corp; Philadelphia City Councilman Frank DiCicco; and Tom (Ward) Elicker, "Four Dragons" artist. » More Pictures |
April 4, 2009, Fishtown - Senator Farnese and the clean-up team at Fishtown Recreation Center |
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April 4, 2009 - Senator Farnese attends meeting of Weccacoe CDC
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April 4, 2009 - Senator Farnese presents Senate citation to Janet Sharp of Weccacoe CDC |
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April 4, 2009 - Senator Farnese and members of the clean-up team at Triangle Park, Bella Vista |
April 4, 2009 - Senator Farnese and Joel Palmer at Triangle Park Cleanup in Bella Vista. |
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April 2, 2009 - Sen. Farnese and members of Education Works at South Philadelphia High School
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April 2, 2009 - Sen. Farnese Speaks to Student Advisory Council at South Philadelphia High School
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March 19. 2009, Fishtown - Sen. Farnese and members of the St. Laurentius team at the Fishtown Academic Bowl, held at the Shissler Recreation Center.
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Mar. 26, 2009, Galdo's, South Philadelphia Sen. Farnese and family at the Columbus Forum where he received the Andrew Farnese Humanitarian Award
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March 14, 2009 - Sen. Farnese talks to an attentive crowd about bringing more environmentally-friendly methods of transportation to the First District at the
Go Green Expo, held at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia.
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| March 12, 2009 - Ed Hanlon (far right) of Senator Larry Farnese's constituent services staff is joined by (L-R) Bruce Hulick, executive director, the ARC of Philadelphia and Philadelphia Developmental Disabilities Corporation (ARC/PDDC); Norma Carter, board chairman; Rep. Jim Roebuck; and Senator Christine Tartaglione (front) at the opening reception of the second ARC/PDDC Annual Art Exhibition. |
March 10, 2009: Senator Larry Farnese Joins Major General Jessica Wright in a Salute to
Afghanistan War Veterans. |
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State Senator Larry Farnese joined State Sen. Lisa Baker, and State Reps. Anthony Melio, Russ Fairchild and Timothy Solobay to celebrate Red Cross Day at the State Capitol. The legislators commended the organization for its tireless work to provide disaster relief, emergency military, bank donation drives and other lifesaving programs and services. Southeastern Pennsylvania Chapter CEO, Tom Foley presented Sen. Farnese and the other lawmakers with Red Cross pins in appreciation for their support.
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Sen. Farnese and District Office Manager, Jonathan Rowan (L) thank carpenters from the Metropolitan Regional Council of Carpenters, Philadelphia & Vicinity for answering the Senator's call to volunteer their time and labor to install window screens at the South Philadelphia Older Adults Center, March 6. » More Pictures
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Sen. Farnese participated in "Read Across Philadelphia Week," at Jackson Elementary School in South Philadelphia, where he read Dr. Seuss's "Yertle the Turtle" to kindergartners and surprised them with a challenge to a book reading contest. The winner will receive four free tickets to Please Touch Museum, generously donated by the Museum. » More Pictures
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Sen. Farnese, Rep. Curtis Thomas, and Councilman Darrell Clarke join Rev. Martha A. Lang, pastor of Mt. Tabor AME Church, to cut the ceremonial ribbon dedicating the church's Cyber Village Senior Housing in Northern Liberties. The new 56-unit affordable housing community for economically disadvantaged seniors is the first PHA-funded community of its kind to feature an environmentally-friendly, "green" roof.
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Sen. Farnese Participates in "Teach for America Week, Feb. 27, 2009.
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Sen. Farnese offers Digital TV transition information during a January 23, 2009 visit with seniors at the South Philadelphia Older Adult Center. » More Pictures |
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| Sen. Farnese meets with residents at a January 15, 2009 Queen Village Neighbors Association general meeting. |
Residents listen as Sen. Farnese addresses them at the Society Hill Civic Association general meeting, January 14, 2009. |
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| Sen. Larry Farnese presents $50,000 DCED check for renovation of Seger Park playground, Feb 25, 2009
to Sharri Horowitz and Sabrina Rubin Erdely, Co-Presidents, Friends of Seger Park Playground |
Sen. Farnese wishes Sen. Anthony Hardy Williams a happy birthday at his birthday bash in Glenolden, February 27, 2009. |
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| Sen. Farnese presents citation to retiring Sgt. Theresa Campana at the annual County Detectives dinner. She had been a detective assigned to the Philadelphia District Attorney's Insurance Fraud unit. |
Sen. Farnese meets with residents in Philadelphia's Fishtown community, February 18, 2009. |
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| Senator Larry Farnese Grills Members of the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board at Appropriations Committee Hearing Questions board's Claims of Transparency |
"Back on My Feet" founder and president, and "CNN Heroes" awardee, Anne Mahlum proudly displays a citation she just received from Sen. Farnese at the grand opening of the nonprofit's new Philadelphia office. The organization uses a running program to help homeless members move forward in their lives. |
| Sen. Farnese appears at the Chinese New Year Parade in Philadelphia's Chinatown after he helped obtain funding to save the annual event. |
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| Members of the Philadelphia Suns Lion Dance Team express their appreciation to Sen. Farnese, and Brian Abernathy of Councilman Frank DiCicco's office, for their help obtaining a $15,000 grant so the annual Chinese New Year Parade through Chinatown could take place. |
| Sen. Farnese discusses crime and crime prevention |
DTV informational session at Fels Community Center in South Philadelphia |
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| Sen. Farnese discusses crime and crime prevention at the Citizen's Crime Commission of the Delaware Valley's January 22, 2009 board luncheon. |
A large crowd at the Fels Community Center in South Philadelphia listens intently as Sen. Farnese explains the February 17 transition to Digital TV from analog TV.
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| At a Christmas Eve "Save the Mummers" news conference, Senator Larry Farnese announces more than $230,000 in private donations. |
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| Congressman Bob Brady and Sen. Farnese kick off the 2009 New Year's Day Mummers Parade, which they helped save by raising more than $230,000 in private donations. |
Looking on, L-R: Mummers attorney, George Badey; Lauri Kavulich, president of DVREDF, which made the largest single donation of $100,000; Forman Mills Marketing Director, Chris Streahle; Verizon PA Vice President, Tabb J. Bishop; Congressman Bob Brady and Joey Vento, owner, Geno's Steaks. |
| Salvation Army Ray and Joan Kroc Family Center receives $3.45M in capital funding for new building at 4200 Wissahickon Avenue, Philadelphia |
Senator-elect Farnese Tours DaVita Franklin Dialysis Center in Philadelphia's Independence Hall Neighborhood |
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| Sen. Michael Stack and Sen.-elect Farnese join Sen. Vincent Hughes as he presents $3.45M check to Salvation Army representatives.
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Medical Director, Dr. Adu Ntoso, discusses with Sen-elect Farnese, some of the factors causing skyrocketing rates of Chronic Kidney Disease, which affects 20 million Americans. » More Pictures |
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South Street Bridge "Final Walk" |
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Sen.-elect Farnese comforts a member of a family that had just received the
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L - R: Russell Meddin, of the Philly Bike Coalition, Sen. Larry Farnese,
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| Independence Charter School Dedication and Ribbon Cutting |
Friendship Gate Rededication Ceremony |
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| Terry Gillen, Executive Director, Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority, Sen. Farnese, Philadelphia 30th Ward Leader, Marcia V. Wilkof » More Pictures |
Sen. Farnese joins Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter, other elected officials, and members of a delegation from China at a ribbon-cutting rededicating Chinatown's newly-restored Friendship Gate.
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Sen. Farnese meets with voters at Kennedy House,
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