During her husband's campaigns for mayor and governor, Rendell was barred by the federal judicial ethics code from publicly campaigning on his behalf, as well as from taking part in some fundraisers. Marjorie Midge Rendell was busy filing divorce papers against Ed Rendell at the Montgomery County Courthouse. WHYY is your source for fact-based, in-depth journalism and information. WHYY offers a voice to those not heard, a platform to share everyones stories, a foundation to empower early and lifelong learners and a trusted space for unbiased news. display: inline-block; Michele Ridge, wife of former Gov. $. She would like to be there with Ed, and they make a great team, said Cohen, the wife of David L. Cohen, Ed Rendells longtime confidant. 100% remote. Marjorie "Midge" Rendell (ne Osterlund; born February 13, 1947) is an American attorney and jurist serving as a Senior United States Circuit Judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit and a former First Lady of Pennsylvania. (Shes also the sister of chef Marc Vetri.). Waxman mischievously asks the bartender. ** Election 2002: The Race for Governor", "FEDERAL JUDGE MARJORIE RENDELL TELLS PENN LAW WOMEN ABOUT THE "DARK AGES FOR WOMEN IN THE LAW", "Rendell's wife couldn't campaign because she's a federal judge", "Court Tosses FCC 'Wardrobe Malfunction' Fine", "Avenue of the Arts - About - Facts About the Avenue", "Ex-Gov. Midge, 69, reduced her judicial workload in. This search result is here to prevent scraping, smiling at each other as they announced the initiative, Those Gummies May Not Have Contained Fentanyl After All, Why I'm Boycotting the Roots Picnic This Year, A Chick-fil-A Bans Unaccompanied Minors Under 16, Jeff Marrazzo's Big, Bold Cell and Gene Therapy Vision, Exciting I-95 Capping Project Finally Begins In Philadelphia. Naturally. Can you list the top facts and stats about Marjorie Rendell? Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court Ballotpedia does not currently cover this office or maintain this page. Rendell. [11] She is also a trustee of the University of Pennsylvania. into your inbox every Sunday morning. width: 57%; And the first five years of input were pretty slow, compared with the last five years. Geni requires JavaScript! font-weight: bold; } She did not respond to requests for comment, while Tilson's voicemail instructed callers to leave a message for "Midge and Art." And, well, now we're getting emotional. [7], While in private practice, Rendell experienced sexism originating from both her clients and cohorts. If Ed Rendell wins, Midge Rendell could rewrite the traditional role of gubernatorial better half. Corbett's media office says Snow's job as director of Commonwealth Media Services ended on Jan. 18, the day Rendell left office.]. Judge. Our parting is amicable, and we will remain friends and continue to be active in our community, sometimes together, sometimes separately Please do not hesitate to include both of us in social occasions as we will not find it awkward or uncomfortable.. [1] That the couples only child was too busy to campaign compounded the problem. color: white; color: white; On May 18th, Election Day, Ed Rendell went to the Famous 4th Street Deli for lunch, as he has for years. } if(document.getElementsByClassName("reference").length==0) if(document.getElementById('Footnotes')!==null) document.getElementById('Footnotes').parentNode.style.display = 'none'; .courts-container { background-color:#fcfcfc; width:100%; border:1px solid black;padding:5px;text-align:center;clear:both; } Every now and then, Clout comes across a tip that rekindles something resembling actual warmth in the charcoal lump we call our heart. It's between me and my family. .widget-row { Twice divorced, she has also appeared in an infomercial for DivorceDoneRight.com. In September 2017, Judge Rendell married Arthur Tilson, a senior judge on the Montgomery County . We expect to recommend handling some of these entries with oven mitts. [1] In 2003, she was named to the PoliticsPA list of "Pennsylvania's Most Politically Powerful Women". Subscribe to get the week's top stories from The DP and beyond, meticulously curated for parents and alumni, margin: auto; There is no question about it. seven of them visually, but you couldn't keep track of nine," she Marjorie "Midge" Rendell (ne Osterlund; born February 13, 1947) is an American attorney and jurist serving as a Senior United States Circuit Judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit and a former First Lady of Pennsylvania. Former Pennsylvania Governor Ed Rendell and wife Marjorie Midge Rendell have announced theyre separating after 40 years of marriage. In September 2017, Judge Rendell married Arthur Tilson, a senior judge on the Montgomery County, Pennsylvania Court of Common Pleas. The semi-retired federal judge and the former governor have been separated since 2011 why now? Ed Rendell divorced in 2016, five years after they formally separated. Although it would be new here, in 14 other states spouses of governors are working in jobs outside the customary state duties, according to the National Governors Association. before heading to Penn to speak at a reception in the evening. United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit, United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, Super Bowl XXXVIII halftime show controversy, "Former Pennsylvania First Lady Midge Rendell Takes On New Role", "Pennsylvania's Most Politically Powerful Women", "Rendell, Marjorie O. She and Rendell, 67, married in 1971, have one son, Jesse, who practices law in Philadelphia. And we cant have her out there.. background-color: #f9f9f9; With his inauguration, a new season in the spotlight began for Snow said in Philadelphia magazine is the truth. For the last five years, the couples separation has remained largely amicable, by all accounts, with Ed buying a new East Falls home in 2015 less than a half-mile from their longtime marital abode, where Midge still resides. Here are some key policies likely to come up, Abbott Elementary will give Mural Arts Philadelphia a moment in the spotlight, Philadelphia news consumers want to see more crime, infrastructure, and education in local reporting, study finds. "that is wonderful because everyone admires her and knows how busy She is a Penn trustee. like. } word-wrap: break-word; And she created a recusal policy. She refused to take cases involving donors of more than $2,500 to his campaigns unless both sides waived the rule. } view all Arthur R Tilson's Timeline 1943 May 16, 1943 Birth of Arthur R Tilson Quaker Nation is the Daily Pennsylvanians weekly sports newsletter that keeps you up-to-date on all things Penn sports. background-color: grey; ** Election 2002: The Race for Governor", "FEDERAL JUDGE MARJORIE RENDELL TELLS PENN LAW WOMEN ABOUT THE "DARK AGES FOR WOMEN IN THE LAW", "Rendell's wife couldn't campaign because she's a federal judge", "Court Tosses FCC 'Wardrobe Malfunction' Fine", "Avenue of the Arts - About - Facts About the Avenue", "Ex-Gov. Former Pennsylvania Governor Ed Rendell and wife Marjorie "Midge" Rendell have announced they're separating after 40 years of marriage. [5][6] She also served as a mediator for the United States District Court. Her job forbids her from associating with people involved in political matters, including her husband, who this fall faces Republican gubernatorial nominee Mike Fisher. Ed Rendell said she would follow a similar policy if he is elected on Nov. 5. [10], In 1993, Rendell founded and managed Avenue of the Arts, Inc., whose purpose was to develop Philadelphia's Broad Street into a world-class artistic venue. [1] In 2003, she was named to the PoliticsPAlist of "Pennsylvania's Most Politically Powerful Women". quit.". Stay plugged into Penn with this daily newsletter rounding up all of the top headlines from the DP, 34th Street, and Under the Button. The May 21 primary, Rendell said, was the first difficult campaign without her. ** Election 2002: The Race for Governor, Eli Lilly plans to slash some insulin prices, expand cost cap, A medical building has been purchased for nearly $70 million by a company with ties to PPL Center, Pa. lawmakers push bill to crack down on cell phone use while driving, Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot concedes defeat, Southern California home sales fall to all-time low, Denver just got a direct flight to this Caribbean island known for music history and vegetarian cooking, NYC Mayor Adams dismisses need to separate church and state, declares himself a servant of God, Zero-calorie sweetener linked to heart attack and stroke, study finds, Do Not Sell/Share My Personal Information. She would be a tremendous asset if she could be used.. [2] Free. The room gets tense. We wanted to let you know that we have decided to embark upon this next phase of our lives by living separately, the email states. That's it. Most recently, hes been criticized for some of his commentary on the 2016 presidential race. ", Billy Joel & Stevie Nicks floor seat tickets. [4] She received a Bachelor of Arts degree, cum laude, from the University of Pennsylvania in 1969 and a Juris Doctor from Villanova University School of Law in 1973. A PhillyClout item about the pair lingering over lunch after other pols had departed prompted Philadelphia Magazine in July to explore rumors of an affair. she Gov. Please note All comments are eligible for publication in The Daily Pennsylvanian. What I said and what Dr. She isnt there for moral support.. "Dear friends, we wanted to let you know that we have decided to embark upon this next phase of our lives by living separately," the e-mail said. } Jefferson's List went live last week, pitching itself as a Yelp of politics, a place where political candidates and consultants can size each other up to see if they want to work together. In 1997, she was elevated to the U.S. Third Circuit Court of Appeals. after their first date -- a Penn basketball game ("He taught me how United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit, United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, Super Bowl XXXVIII halftime show controversy, "Former Pennsylvania First Lady Midge Rendell Takes On New Role", "Pennsylvania's Most Politically Powerful Women", "Rendell, Marjorie O. We're going to miss watching these two archenemies lob verbal bombs across the 182nd District, which stretches from Spring Garden to South Philly. As governor, Rendell was also noticed to be very friendly with Leslie McCombs, a former Pittsburgh television anchor who went into lobbying. [5] Her service terminated on November 20, 1997, due to elevation to the Third Circuit. Click here to contact our editorial staff, and click here to report an error. [14] In September 2017, Judge Rendell married Arthur Tilson, a senior judge on the Montgomery County, Pennsylvania Court of Common Pleas.[15][16]. Rendell most recently turned heads last May when he arrived at a typical Election Day lunch at the Famous 4th Street Deli with Dr. Kirstin Snow, a state employee and former Miss Pennsylvania. She was confirmed by the Senate on September 26, 1997, and received commission on September 29, 1997. [1] In 2003, she was named to the PoliticsPA list of "Pennsylvania's Most Politically Powerful Women". If you would like to help it grow, please consider donating to Ballotpedia. Midge, 69, has herself a new man. She enjoys golf (several golf balls sit in a corner of her office) but doesn't get a chance to play as often as she'd like. color: black; Ben Waxman (right) said he will not challenge State Rep. Brian Sims (left) in the 2018 Democratic primary election for the 182nd District. to do it.". nonetheless something she looks forward to -- and she doesn't Sign up for our weekly newsletter. Judge Midge Rendell of the U.S. Third Circuit Court of Appeals shared her memories of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, who died Friday._____SUBSCRI. Midge Rendell became a U.S. District judge in 1994. Note that clicking the link below will block access to this site for 24 hours. Both were close allies of her husband. } After winding his way through a crush of admirers on primary night, Rendell told the crowd that the only bad news was that my great wife, Midge, couldnt be standing here next to me., But for that to be possible, Rendell quickly added, he would have to be giving a concession speech. Oh my, we think between sips, do they sell popcorn here? The blond-haired, blue-eyed Midge caught Rendell's eye. . "This has been a difficult decision, but we both believe it is the right thing to do. for some rare quiet time with her husband -- Governor Ed She used the same Bible, a copy that had belonged to her father, } } A drink, courtesy of your challenger. office) but doesn't get a chance to play as often as she'd color: white; Her appointment to the bench is for life and she couldnt leave it and return four years later. In the moment! "Sometimes, I think I've got nine puppies.". She and former Pennsylvania Gov. Check, please? File. padding-left: 10px; We had a lot of fun. More than thirty years Their marriage withstood numerous political campaigns, his service as mayor and then governor, and her work as an attorney and a judge. ", The couple asks for their friends to "respect our privacy, and our decision, and wish us well. On February 7, 2011, a joint email from the couple announced that they had amicably separated. She served as vice chairwoman of the Regional Performing Arts Center and as chairwoman of the Avenue of the Arts Inc., among other roles. surprised when she's recognized on the street. font-weight: bold; Midge Rendell would probably focus her first lady energies on projects dealing with arts and culture, her husband said. Rendell is a woman who knows many passions and commitments. Kimmel Center, is a University Trustee and Chairwoman of the Board as first lady, and judge -- where there are rumors of a U.S. Rodin. Jesse and Beka Rendell gave Ed and Midge their first grandchild in 2012 when Dean Thompson Rendell was born. to be a real screaming fan," she says) -- she was there to swear As a nonprofit organization, we rely on financial support from readers like you. says. text-align: center; They could have kept this Italian divorce going on forever, says one person familiar with the couple. It's not yet noon as the trim blonde woman makes her way through Philly Clout has the full email, which includes a line to friends that it's OK to continute to invite the pair to the . Pennsylvania is a very family-oriented state, said Rendell, a former two-term Philadelphia mayor. Midge, 69, reduced her judicial workload in 2015 to spend more time on her philanthropy. [3][9], In 2008, Rendell served as a part of a three-judge panel that overturned the Federal Communications Commission's indecency fine against CBS related to the Super Bowl XXXVIII halftime show controversy. Its a restraining order of sorts preventing her from living in her husbands political world. .infobox { And in July 1971 they married at the plush DuPont Country Club in Delaware. "She is someone who juggles everything so there is never background-color: grey; And people never saw my family.. often make life a juggling act. Arthur R. Tilson was a judge on the Montgomery County Court of Common Pleas in Pennsylvania. He was then elected to a 10-year term in November of 2001. Its how we live. Marjorie May Osterlund, raised in Wilmington, Del., the daughter of conservative parents, met her future husband when the two were students at the University of Pennsylvania. padding-left: 10px; Tilson was first appointed to the court by then Governor Tom Ridge in June of 2001. [5][8], Rendell was nominated by President Bill Clinton on November 19, 1993, to a seat on the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania vacated by Judge Louis Bechtle. "Midge is in a class by herself," University President Judith "Everything else in life, you need to get an education for, take But she returned to full-time employment when he left office in October to become the nations Homeland Security director. But to celebrate this truce, we'd like to tell you about the time we almost got caught in the Sims-Waxman cross fire. PIFA Committee Co-Chairs: Honorable Marjorie "Midge" Rendell and Ron Biscardi (not pictured) Retired Judge Arthur Tilson and Dr. Thomas J. Killeen III, MD with Judge Rendell. Rating:1.0. On September 6, 2016, Ed Rendell announced the couple had portrayed for amicable divorce. campus culture and arts scene. She would spend the remaining time doing judicial business in Harrisburg, working out of the Governors Mansion or another office in the city, Rendell said. She was confirmed by the United States Senate on February 10, 1994, and received commission on February 11, 1994. Senior Judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit; Incumbent. Free. In 2013, they joined forces to launch the Rendell Center for Citizenship and Civics at Arcadia University, smiling at each other as they announced the initiative at the Constitution Center. Now! [14] In September 2017, Judge Rendell married Arthur Tilson, a senior judge on the Montgomery County, Pennsylvania Court of Common Pleas.[15][16]. [7], While in private practice, Rendell experienced sexism originating from both her clients and cohorts. Forty-seven percent of the reviews awarded five stars, while just 15 percent awarded one star. That story did little beyond giving voice to the speculation and then allowing Rendell and Snow to deny the rumor. "He was very high energy in the way he talked and the things he talked about," Midge Rendell said in a 2003 interview with the Daily News. Pennsylvania Court of Common Pleas intending to major in French and become a teacher. Free. She enjoys golf (several golf balls sit in a corner of her Rendell is a woman who knows many passions and commitments. In 2003, she was named to the PoliticsPA list of "Pennsylvania's Most Politically Powerful Women". she is, so if she's doing it, it's very hard for other people not But at least Clout got to see what could be their last confrontation. Before putting on a robe, Midge Rendell helped her husband on the stump during his two campaigns for Philadelphia district attorney and his first mayoral bid. Get it in your inbox every other Wednesday. [3] Her father was employed as a DuPont executive and she attended Ursuline Academy. Will it take Jefferson's List a while to become Jefferson's List? There's no governmental interest here. Judicial restrictions do not mean Midge Rendell has to shy away from the role of governors wife, said Hazard, of the University of Pennsylvania. color: black; 15 Midge Rendell Photos and Premium High Res Pictures - Getty Images Images Editorial Video Editorial FILTERS CREATIVE EDITORIAL VIDEO 15 Midge_rendell Premium High Res Photos Browse 15 midge_rendell stock photos and images available, or start a new search to explore more stock photos and images. Federal Judicial Center", "Judge Rendell reflects on wins, losses for women in legal work", "Mysterious Midge Rendell ** As a judge, candidate's wife must remain behind the scenes. } And the couple has continued to make public appearances all through their separation. Federal Judicial Center", "Judge Rendell reflects on wins, losses for women in legal work", "Mysterious Midge Rendell ** As a judge, candidate's wife must remain behind the scenes. Margaret M Tilson wife Private child Private child Judge Marjorie O. Rendell wife Arthur J Tilson father Mary A. Tilson mother Private stepchild About Arthur R Tilson Senior Judge of the Montgomery County, Pennsylvania Court of Common Pleas. She is bright, articulate, funny and warm. Staff writers William Bender, Chris Brennan, and David Gambacorta contributed to this column. California residents do not sell my data request. Circuit Court of Appeals, Marjorie Rendell (who goes by Midge) must adhere to strict judicial rules defining the line between politics and government. } But Rendell angrily avoided and then denounced the media after the Philadelphia Magazine story broke in July. The pair made the announcement together in an email to friends. . But they renewed the romance in Washington, DC, where she was studying at Georgetown Law School and Rendell, then an assistant district attorney in Philadelphia, went to campus to interview potential recruits. All told, there may be more than nine. [6], She married Ed Rendell, a future Governor of Pennsylvania, in 1971. Caseys wife, Terese, was at her husbands side nearly every day in the latter part of the campaign a fact that did not go unnoticed by Rendell. Rendell Splits With Wife After 40 Years Of Marriage", "Sims to the left of us, Waxman to the right", Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Marjorie_Rendell&oldid=1129233473, First Ladies and Gentlemen of Pennsylvania, Judges of the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit, Judges of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, United States court of appeals judges appointed by Bill Clinton, United States district court judges appointed by Bill Clinton, Villanova University School of Law alumni, Wikipedia articles incorporating text from the Biographical Directory of Federal Judges, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 24 December 2022, at 06:56. Don't ask me again.". Free. Sims is sitting at one end of the bar. Philly Clout has the full email, which includes a line to friends that its OK to continute to invite the pair to the same events. changed with the times. Case in point: Rendellforgovernor.com, the campaigns Web site, has a section devoted to Rendells family. I think I might have resented it if I was just dragged along for the ride: Dear, you have to come to this., Close friend Rhonda R. Cohen said the judge has come to accept the limitations. In addition to her roles Committees. She was appointed by President Bill Clinton and Sen. Arlen Specter helped steer her nomination through the U.S. Senate. font-weight: bold; Midge Rendell, 64, is a judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit. I was taking WHYY thanks our sponsors become a WHYY sponsor, most recently state employee Kirsten Snow). [13] On September 6, 2016, Ed Rendell announced the couple had filed for amicable divorce. The split after four decades of marriage is "amicable" and they won't find it awkward or uncomfortable to socialize together. Tom Ridge, quit her job as a head librarian in Erie when her husband took office in 1995. He cannot use Midge Rendell to help shape Ed Rendells public image, not even in the smallest way. [3][5], Rendell was nominated by President Clinton on January 7, 1997, to a seat on the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit vacated by Judge William D. Hutchinson. [1] In 2003, she was named to the PoliticsPA list of "Pennsylvania's Most Politically Powerful Women".[2]. font-weight: bold; In Philadelphia she is able to offer helpful directions to an On January 21, 2003, Judge Rendell administered the oath of office to her husband after he won the gubernatorial election in November 2002. "What is the cheapest bourbon you have?" Jose Garces Chief Culinary Officer at Garces .

} Snow, who attained a doctorate in business administration through a distance learning program from Southwest University in Kenner, La., was Miss Pennsylvania in 1994, Mrs. Pennsylvania in 2005 and Mrs. American Dream in 2007. Two years later President Clinton nominated her to the 3rd Circuit Court of Appeals. of Philadelphia, many of the same issues surfaced. Together we can reach 100% of WHYYs fiscal year goal. "I am extremely grateful for all the contributions that I have received thus far both this year and my original run in 2016. Midge, who earned a law degree at Villanova, was appointed federal judge by President Bill Clinton in 1994 and later became an appeals court judge. It wasn't something kids were clamoring to learn." One photograph from 1982 shows Rendell lying on the grass holding his son, Jesse. Rendell said his wife would have been a fabulous surrogate stumping in places he couldnt. On the bench, she turned down cases dealing directly with her husbands role as mayor. "But I just asked him . WHYY provides trustworthy, fact-based, local news and information and world-class entertainment to everyone in our community. The pair made the announcement together in an email to friends. Their e-mail makes no mention of divorce or the cause for the split. Midge Rendell declined to be interviewed for this story because she believes that whatever she would say could be construed to be political. Midge, who earned a law degree at Villanova, was appointed federal judge by President Bill Clinton in 1994 and later became an appeals court judge. The dual roles of candidates wife and jurist pose a set of unique circumstances for Pennsylvanias gubernatorial campaign, and could redefine the role of first lady. That took a while to build. [3], After graduating from law school, she practiced as an attorney for 20 years as a partner at the Philadelphia firm of Duane, Morris & Heckscher, where she focused her practice on bankruptcy and commercial litigation. So, he quipped, its really good news., Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Route 33 closed after major crash involving multiple vehicles, Mysterious Midge Rendell ** As a judge, candidates wife must remain behind the scenes. This is a very interesting idea that will probably end in tears. And she is on the Trustees' Council of Penn Women and the No matter. "He played mind games like if you were on a desert island, what three things would you take with you. width: 250px; anything you ask her to do that she doesn't do," Rodin said, adding [1][2], Tilson earned his undergraduate degree from Stonehill College and his J.D. "Penn, Unbuttoned" is Penn's only intentionally satirical newsletter, giving you your weekly dose of comedy from Under the Button. For all the contributions that I have received thus far both this year and my original run in 2016 five... 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