Wissahickon High School Swimming
December 20th, 2012The Wissahickon High School Girls Swim Team and Wissahickon High School Boys Swim Team at Central Bucks South and Upper Moreland (High Definition Pictures):
Montco Passes 2013 Budget with No Tax Increase
December 18th, 2012Norristown, PA – The Montgomery County Commissioners today unanimously adopted a $409.6 million budget for 2013 that makes the first contribution to the county’s pension fund, begins to rebuild the county’s reserve fund, and does it without raising taxes.
The budget projects $412.2 million in revenues in 2013 and reserves $2.5 million for replenishing the county’s Fund Balance, which had shrunk from nearly $100 million to $20 million during the four years of the previous administration.
“This is an honest and transparent budget,” said Josh Shapiro, chairman of the board of commissioners. “This budget reflects the need to repair errors of commission and omission by prior administrations as well as absorbing state cuts to human services and continuing to grapple with the effects of the national recession.”
Vice Chair Leslie Richards praised the work of Chief Financial Officer Uri Monson and said the new budget ensures that the county’s reserve fund will not be used to pay county expenses. “It is a tough budget. It is a responsible budget. It is a transparent budget. We will continue to help others find other avenues for funding that we are unable to provide because it is not in the core responsibilities of what the county has to do,” Richards said.
Commissioner Bruce L. Castor, Jr. called the budget “mean and lean.” He continued saying, “this budget gives us a base upon which to build and return Montgomery County back to its previous fiscal position.”
One of the most discussed sections of the budget involved the elimination of earmarks to 20 agencies in the county, several of which provide social services to county residents.
“In order to protect the vital services that this county provides, we eliminate all earmarks from this budget,” Shapiro explained. “While these earmarks supported many worthwhile organizations, legitimate questions were raised about the legality of these payments. Upon researching this issue, it became clear that the commissioners are not authorized to make these kinds of appropriations under the Second Class County Code, and that such transfers of taxpayer dollars are further prohibited by provisions of the Pennsylvania State Constitution.”
Shapiro said the law authorizes the county to enter into formal contracts with these organizations, to deliver those services and programs that the county would otherwise itself provide. “This is in keeping with what I and the other Commissioners have said since we began this budget process – that the County must focus its limited resources on providing the core services of government,” Shapiro said. “That is why we have worked closely with several of these organizations over the past few weeks to do just that.”
Through these contractual arrangements, the county will be positioned to provide these vitally important services in a more targeted, constructive, and transparent manner, all while operating within the framework of the laws of our Commonwealth. (A listing of those contracts approved today by the commissioners appears at the end of this press release.)
Shapiro detailed six other highlights of the budget during his remarks:
• This budget is balanced without using any gimmicks. It eliminates waste, duplication, and the fiscal malpractice that allowed for undercounting and overestimating.
• Shapiro and Commissioner Leslie Richards made a commitment during the 2011 campaign not to raise taxes this year and this budget assumes no tax increase.
• Commissioner Castor rightfully complained that the County did not make a payment to the pension fund for the past four years. This budget makes a significant contribution to the pension fund.
• Past budgets were often balanced on the backs of county employees. By contrast, this budget actually invests more in our county employees by improving their health benefits at no additional cost to them through savings we realized with our new broker.
• When the previous administration took office the county’s reserve fund was nearly $100 million. When this administration took office it was a mere $20 million. In fact, the erosion of the reserve fund was the stated reason by the ratings agency for the downgrade in the county’s bond rating. This budget makes a serious down payment on the future by growing the reserve for the first time in four years.
• This budget contains real reforms that will make tax dollars go further and yield savings in the future from efforts like departmental consolidation.
Shapiro reiterated that the budget adopted today was in many ways dictated by the “mess” that the previous administration created including:
• A $10 million budget shortfall that necessitated immediate cuts.
• County government buildings that were crumbling and will take at least $50 million to fix.
• An emergency radio system that will require at least $45 million to upgrade.
• The need to borrow money our first month in office just to make the initial payrolls and pay operating expenses.
“If we fail to make these tough choices now, we will simply perpetuate a broken system that costs taxpayers more while giving them less,” said Shapiro. “In other words, these cuts are necessary in order to meet the County’s core responsibilities to our constituents. Notwithstanding the challenges, let me be clear—we are moving in the right direction. We effectively managed the short-term crises and now with this budget we establish a positive, long-term path forward for our county.”
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The following is a list of contracts approved by the commissioners with agencies that lost their earmarks in the new budget:
• A contract, not to exceed $200,000, with Legal Aid of Southeastern Pennsylvania for assistance with housing-related legal matters
• A contract, not exceed $70,000, with Legal Aid for case coverage assigned by the courts to represent lower income parents in Juvenile Court and Parental Terminations in Orphans/Juvenile Court
• A contract with Montgomery County Child Advocacy Project (MCAP), not to exceed $20,000 for case coverage assigned by courts for child advocacy
• A contract with the Women’s Center of Montgomery County, not to exceed $10,000, for assistance with Protection from Abuse Orders
Ambler Symphony Christmas Concerts
December 10th, 2012Ambler Symphony in Ambler Theater:
Wednesday, December 12 6:30pm to 7:30pm: Concert including some Sing-along with orchestra. Many carols plus: Christmas Festival, Sleigh Ride, Carol of the Bells, It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year… then….
7:30pm: Refreshments in the lobby of the theater… followed by….
8 pm: Movie- The Christmas Carol; with Alistair Sim…a favorite with audiences this year.
Admission to all: $10
Wissahickon Middle School Honors Strings in Ambler
Thursday, December 13
4:30pm to 5:00pm in Ambler Library
5:00pm to 5:30pm: Ambler Savings Bank Free admission
Music includes Christmas Time is Here, Feliz Navidad, Jingle Bells, Winter Wonderland, Silent Night, several other carols.
Afterward performers have been invited to the Ambler Bake Shop for hot chocolate!
Events are organized by Ambler Main Street
Wissahickon High School Swim Team
December 8th, 2012LOWER GWYNEDD, PA — Wissahickon High School Swim Team kicked off the 2012-2013 season with the annual Relay Carnival at Upper Merion High School in King Of Prussia, PA.
2:45 Wissahickon High School Swim Team Upper Merion Relays 2012 by KingArthur.Com
Wissahickon High School Swimming
December 7th, 20122012-2012 Schedule of Swim Meets
DECEMBER 7
5:00pm @ Upper Merion High School — 2013 Wissahickon Boys & Girls — Relay Carnival
DECEMBER 13
3:30pm @ Central Bucks South High School — 2013 Wissahickon Boys & Girls — Central Bucks South
DECEMBER 19
3:30pm @ Upper Moreland Middle School –2013 Wissahickon Girls & Boys — Upper Moreland
Montgomery County Community College Dance
December 6th, 2012MCCC’s fall concert by the Dance Performance Ensemble at the Central Campus
(Photo by Matt Carlin)
Montgomery County Code of Ethics
December 6th, 2012I. STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
This Employee Code of Ethics (the “Code”) is intended to set forth, and govern, the ethical conduct of all individuals employed by Montgomery County (the “County”). In addition to the provisions of this Code, all employees are subject to and are expected to be familiar with the Pennsylvania Public Official and Employee Ethics Law, Act 93, Chapter 11 of 1998, as amended, 65 P.S. §§ 1101, et seq.
II. GENERAL PROVISIONS
A. Reference to Montgomery County or the “County” herein shall not include the Judicial Branch or the elected Row Officers. Each Row Office operates independently and has the right to adopt its own policies, including this Code or its own Ethics Policy or Code of Conduct.
B. This Code of Conduct applies only to employees over which the Board of Commissioners has supervisory authority.
C. The Chief Operating Officer shall be responsible for communicating to all employees the provisions of this Code.
These provisions will be covered as part of the orientation provided to all new and current employees and shall be
included in the employee handbook.
D. As a condition of continued employment with the County, each person shall sign a statement to the effect that he/she has received a copy of this Code, understands its contents, and agrees to abide by established policies.
E. From time to time, the Chief Operating Officer may require additional training and/or orientation on issues related to ethics and employee conduct. Each employee shall be required to participate in any such additional training and or orientation.
F. Each employee of the County is charged with knowledge of this Code of Conduct and is expected to follow its mandates and intent. Should any employee of the County have reason to doubt the applicability of any provision to his/her conduct, it is the duty of that person to seek clarification from the Commissioners, the Chief Operating Officer, or their Department Manager.
G. The Commissioners may modify all or part of this Code at their sole discretion.
III. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST: ACTUAL & POTENTIAL
A. Actual Conflict of Interest
An actual conflict of interest is defined as the receipt of some personal benefit in exchange of the employee doing his/her job or in an effort to influence the employee’s performance of his/her job. Employees shall not engage in behavior that creates an actual conflict of interest. An actual conflict of interest can arise when an employee exploits their employment in some way for his/her personal benefit.
B. Potential Conflict of Interest/Appearance of Impropriety
Employees must take all necessary steps to avoid potential conflicts of interest or the appearance of impropriety. A
potential conflict of interest arises when an employee has the opportunity to exploit their employment for his/her personal benefit or when circumstances exist that create the impression that an employee is mis-using or abusing his/her position. Recognizing that certain potential conflicts of interest are unavoidable, all such potential conflicts of interests must be reported to the Commissioners, the Chief Operating Officer, and the County Solicitor immediately upon discovery.
C. Specific Prohibitions
Specific types of conduct create unacceptable actual or potential conflicts of interest. This conduct is prohibited. It includes but is not limited to, the following behavior by County employees:
1. Engaging in outside employment which might in any way interfere with or be in conflict with their duties as
employees of the County;
2. Engaging directly or indirectly in any business transaction or private arrangement for profit which
arises from or is based upon the employee’s official position or authority;
3. Soliciting or receiving any benefit resulting in personal
gain to him/herself (excluding County remuneration)
or someone on his/her behalf, the receipt of which
influences, or would be reasonably likely to influence,
the performance of that employee’s job within the
County;
4. Representing or acting as agent for any private
interest, whether for compensation or not, in any
transaction in which the County has a direct and
substantial interest and which could be reasonably
expected to result in a conflict between a private
interest of the employee and his/her official public
responsibility;
5. Engaging in any personal business transaction which
would be reasonably likely to negatively influence the
performance of that employee’s job within the County;
or
6. Acting in violation of state and/or federal law,
including but not limited to the Pennsylvania Public
Official and Employee Ethics Law, Act 93, Chapter 11
of 1998, as amended, 65 P.S. §§ 1101, et seq.
IV. POLITICAL ACTIVITY
A. Employees of the County may participate in an individual
capacity in political activities (such as campaigning,
solicitation, fundraising, canvassing or poll watching) on
their own personal time (personal time may not include any
time during an employee’s working hours, including, but not
limited to compensatory time provided by the County), but
only to the extent that such participation does not conflict or
interfere with the performance of his/her duties and
provided that such participation does not conflict with any
applicable law, statute, regulation, management directive or
other order. However, to the extent a County employee
participates in any form of political activity on their own
personal time, such employee shall not use their County title
or identification in connection with such activities.
B. Employees of the County are prohibited from participating in
any political activities during the employee’s working hours,
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and are prohibited from using County supplies, stationary,
equipment, uniforms, and all other County resources in
connection with any political activity. Moreover, County
employees are prohibited from using any information
obtained by them as a result of their employment with the
County in connection with any political activity.
C. Employees of the County are prohibited from participating in
any political activities on any property owned or leased by
Montgomery County, except for those areas which are
considered public spaces and which are generally open to
members of the public.
D. No employee shall solicit or be solicited for political
contributions as a condition of employment or with the
intent of receiving a personal favor or other benefit related to
their County employment.
D. An employee of the County who is a candidate for any public
office to which remuneration is or is not attached must
notify the Commissioners, the Chief Operating Officer, their
immediate supervisor and the County Solicitor of same in
writing at least two business days before any general public
announcement of the candidacy or the filing of appropriate
documents, whichever is earlier.
E. An employee of the County may not accept appointment to
another governmental position without first notifying the
Commissioners, the Chief Operating Officer and the County
Solicitor of same in writing at least two business days before
any general public announcement of the appointment.
Included in these positions are appointments to state and
local offices which may have no set term and which are
uncompensated and advisory, but which are nonetheless
charged with a governmental purpose.
F. No employee at any time shall be compelled, whether directly
or indirectly, to perform political activity of any kind.
G. An employee of the County may participate in charitable,
religious and any other public service volunteer work
without limitation, subject to the other requirements of this
Code.
H. No employee may be given a benefit in his/her job in
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exchange for the performance of a political task.
V. GIFTS
A. No employee shall accept gifts, gratuities, favors, loans or
any another item(s) from:
a. A person or business having a financial relationship
with the County;
b. A person or business whose operations or activities are
regulated or inspected by the County;
c. A principal and/or attorney in proceedings in which
the County is an adverse party; or
d. Any person or business where the performance or nonperformance
of any official duty may be influenced or
affected.
B. Gifts motivated solely by a family relationship or personal
friendship may be accepted and are not prohibited by this
Code.
C. Food and perishable items of nominal value may be
accepted. Nominal value is considered One Hundred Dollars
or less.
D. Those items intended to memorialize community events,
special award presentations, unique occasions and other
public appearances (i.e., plaques, medals, t-shirts, flowers,
candy, baked goods and other perishable items) are assumed
to have nominal value and therefore may be accepted.
E. If an employee is uncertain whether a gift offered from a
member of the public is acceptable or considered of nominal
value, the gift may be conditionally accepted, and the
Commissioners, Chief Operating Officer, or County Solicitor
shall be consulted as soon as practical regarding whether
the gift may be kept, given to charity, or returned to the
giver.
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VI. MISUSE OF PERSONAL SERVICES AND COUNTY PROPERTY
A. No employee shall receive, request, encourage or otherwise
allow any employee to provide services of a personal nature
to them during work hours. This includes any act of
intimidation, undue influence or coercion. However,
employees may voluntarily provide services of a personal
nature for co-workers on personal time.
B. County materials and equipment are intended to be utilized
for official county purposes. Personal usage is allowed only
if “de minimus” in nature and reasonable under the totality
of circumstances, as determined by the Commissioners, the
Chief Operating Officer, or the County Solicitor. However,
under no circumstances shall any county materials or
equipment be utilized for political purposes, even if considered
“de minimus” in nature.
VII. CONFIDENTIALITY
A. All information, no matter how acquired during the course of
employment with the County, is deemed strictly confidential
unless such information has been previously made available
to the public, and is not to be disseminated to the public
unless expressly authorized to do so by Commissioners or
Communications Director. Public dissemination includes
information provided to family members, friends and the
press. No County documents shall be removed from the
office where the person is employed unless express
permission has been granted. No County documents except
public records may be copied, including electronic copies,
unless express permission has been granted.
B. Social Media:
1. The use of various social media platforms (Facebook,
Twitter, MySpace, etc.) has become a part of everyday
life for many people as a quick and inexpensive way to
communicate with friends, coworkers, and others.
However, employees should be aware that any items
they post on social media platforms must comply with
the Confidentiality policy, and all other policies,
contained herein.
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2. Employees that use social media platforms should be
mindful that any items they post online may cause the
public to reflect negatively not only upon the employee,
but upon the County as well.
3. Employees are prohibited from posting any items on
social media platforms that expressly or implicitly
reference or relate to their employment with the
County, including but not limited to, messages
regarding personnel or policy matters. Employees are
also prohibited from posting any items that may
negatively affect the County.
VIII. PERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS AFFECTING EMPLOYMENT
No employee may directly supervise another employee with whom he/she
has a familial or close intimate relationship, including marriage,
domestic partners, co-habitation or dating.
IX. ETHICAL VIOLATIONS –
REPORTING/ENFORECMENT/PENALTIES
A. All employees are under an ethical obligation to disclose any
violations of this Code to their immediate supervisor, who
shall then report the alleged violation to each of the
Commissioners, the Chief Operating Officer, and the County
Solicitor. The obligation to report applies to any alleged
violation which is either:
1. Personally witnessed by the employee; or
2. Where the employee has received reasonably reliable
information that a violation has occurred.
B. Attorneys in supervisory roles must pay special attention to
Pennsylvania Rule of Professional Conduct 5.1, infra,
Responsibilities of Partners, Managers and Supervisory
Lawyers, which holds certain individuals in supervisory
positions accountable for the ethical violations of others (See
Appendix “A”).
C. When a violation of the Code of Ethics is alleged to have
occurred, the Chief Operating Officer, together with the
Solicitor, shall gather all pertinent information related to any
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alleged violation, make a determination as to whether a
violation of the Code of Ethics has occurred, and report their
findings in a written report (the “Findings of Fact”) to the
employee alleged to have committed the violation, with a
copy to each of the Commissioners. In the event such
employee disputes the Findings of Fact as determined by the
Chief Operating Officer and the Solicitor, he/she may
request that the Commissioners conduct a review of that
determination. Such a request shall be made within 3
business days of receipt by the employee of the Findings of
Fact. If at least one Commissioner determines that a review
of the determination is warranted, the Commissioners shall
then conduct a review of the alleged violation. In that event,
the Commissioners, by a majority vote shall make a written
determination as to whether a violation of the Code of Ethics
has occurred
D. A determination of a violation of the Code of Ethics shall
become final and unappealable:
a. In the event the employee alleged to have committed the
violation does not seek a review by the Commissioners of
the Findings of Fact within 3 business days of receipt
thereof; or
b. In the event the Commissioners deny the request of the
employee to review the determination of the Chief
Operating Officer and Solicitor; or
c. In the event the Commissioners conduct an review of the
reported findings of the Chief Operating Officer and
Solicitor and make a determination that a violation has
occurred.
E. When a violation of the Code of Ethics is found to have
occurred, and that determination is final as defined in Article
IX.D. above, the discipline procedure applicable to that
employee will be followed. Depending upon the seriousness
of the violation, an employee may be reprimanded,
suspended or terminated.
F. Any employee who reports a violation of this Code of Ethics
shall be afforded all of the protections provided by the
Pennsylvania Whistleblower Law, 43 P.S. 1421, et seq.
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X. SPECIAL RULES FOR ATTORNEYS
Attorneys employed by the County:
A. Shall not refer to private attorneys any claims or actual
cases which involve the County as an actual or potential
adverse party, nor advise private attorneys regarding such
matters;
B. Shall conduct themselves in accordance with 204 Pa. Code
Chapter 81 (relating to the Rules of Professional Conduct)
and, upon termination of County employment, shall carefully
adhere to Pennsylvania Rule of Professional Conduct Rule
1.11, infra, Special Conflicts of Interest for Former and
Current Government Offices and Employees;
C. If subject to the Pennsylvania Public Official and Employee
Ethics Law, Act 93, Chapter 11 of 1998, as amended, 65 P.S.
§§ 1101, et seq., shall follow the provisions of such law and
any regulations thereunder;
D. Shall make timely payment of the annual registration fee to
the Pennsylvania Supreme Court as a prerequisite to the
practice of law in Pennsylvania and thus a condition of
continued employment in the County; and
E. Shall ensure that they are complaint with the annual
requirements of the Pennsylvania Continuing Education
Board as a prerequisite to the practice of law in Pennsylvania
and thus a condition of continued employment in the
County.
Holiday Events In Ambler, PA
November 28th, 2012December 8, 2012; 1-4PM; Tours of St. Mary’s Castle
December 12, 2012; 6:30PM; Ambler Movie Theater
December 13, 2012; 4:30PM; Middle School Strings at the Ambler Library and Bank
December 15, 2012; Family Movie Day
Waterfowl Watch Program
November 23rd, 2012Green Lane, PA –- Montgomery County Parks and Heritage Services Division’s Green Lane Park will host a “Waterfowl Watch” Program on Saturday, November 24 at 1:00pm. The fall migration of ducks, geese, swans, and other birds will be well underway. Bring binoculars to witness this annual spectacle. Participants in past years have seen Greater White-fronted Geese, Northern Pintails, and Canvasbacks, to name a few.
Green Lane Park has been designated as an “Important Bird Area” by Pennsylvania Audubon. It is one of only 81 sites state-wide to receive this distinction.
The program will meet at the tennis court parking lot on Green Lane Road in Green Lane Park. (2298 Green Lane Road, Green Lane, PA 18054). Participants will travel by car to two additional “hot spots” in the park.
This is a free program. Pre-registration is required. For information, please contact Kevin Crilley, Environmental Education Specialist – Parks Region II, Montgomery County Parks and Heritage Services Division, at (215) 234-4528 or email him at kcrilley@montcopa.org.
Occupy Philadelphia Arrests In Montgomery County
November 22nd, 2012“The folks who were arrested yesterday for blocking the prison construction in Montgomery County were charged with three misdemeanors each: Defiant Trespass, Failure of Disorderly Persons to Disperse upon Official Order, and Persistent Disorderly Conduct. They have all been released on bail.”
Free Friends Of Occupy Philadelphia
Sunday, December 11, 2011 Philadelphia, PA by Daniel Brouse Are there any parallels between the creation of Pennsylvania, the American Revolutionary War and the Occupy Wall Street Movement? Yes. It is quite interesting how the Quakers have been involved in all three movements. As a Quaker in England, William Penn had been arrested six times [...]
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Why I Occupy
Me… making my *Why I Occupy* video from Dilworth Plaza, City Hall, Philadelphia two days after the Police State start. * Keep government out of big business! * Let citizens be free! * Just say NO to a police state! More on Why I Occupy
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Homeland Security Raid On Occupy Philadelphia
Videos from the early morning raid on Occupy Philadelphia by Homeland Security and the Philadelphia Police Department: CAMERA 1 Low Def 1:21 Occupy Philadelphia Final Stand LoDef Bonus Girl In Tree November 30 2011 2 0:09 Occupy Philadelphia Final Stand LoDef Bonus Girl In Tree November 30 2011 1 5:47 Occupy Philadelphia Final Stand LoDef [...]
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Homeland Security Occupys Philadelphia
December 1, 2011 by Daniel Brouse PHILADELPHIA, PA — When the police raided Occupy Philadelphia at Dilworth Plaza surrounding City Hall, it was obvious there had been a change in command. The Philadelphia Police went from being cordial to being aggressive and violent. What was the cause for the change in demeanor? An eye witness [...]
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In-Your-Face Police at Occupy Philadelphia
Police laid siege to Dilworth Plaza and now occupy Philadelphia City Hall.
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Christmas Album
New songs for the holidays have been released including the singles Occupy The Holidays and Childish Behavior plus the album Occupy Christmas. Written at, or inspired by, Occupy Philadelphia by Daniel Brouse More Christmas Music
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Official Notice to Vacate Occupy Philadelphia
November 17, 2011 by Daniel Brouse CITY HALL, PHILADELPHIA, PA: The city of Philadelphia gave official notice to the protesters of Occupy Philly to vacate Dilworth Plaza that adjoins City Hall.
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Ben Cohen Brings Ben & Jerry’s to Occupy Philly
City Hall, Philadelphia, PA November 15, 2011 by Daniel Brouse It was almost like being served your last meal at Occupy Philadelphia today. Ben Cohen of Ben and Jerry’s ice cream brought free deserts for everyone at the encampment. As Ben & Jerry’s gradually grew into a nationwide business and one of the largest ice [...]
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Embedded In The Occupy
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania November 15, 2011 by Daniel Brouse Original Occupy Wall Street Article | The YouTube Video Collection (1) | The YouTube Video Collection (2) | News and Articles | Lyrics, Songs, MP3?s Over the past month, I have become embedded in the Occupy Philadelphia movement. Originally, I wrote an article entitled “Occupy Wallstreet? Occupy [...]
