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'The Pitt Building' in Downtown Pittsburgh is now Black-owned Courier learns exclusively that plans for a Black four-star restaurant are in the works

by Rob Taylor Jr. Courier Staff Writer

Imagine a building that’s Downtown Pittsburgh, that’s Black-owned, that’s actively trying to become a Black mecca of sorts, full of Black-owned businesses and Black prosperity.

Well, imagine no more.

The New Pittsburgh Courier has learned that The Pitt Building, which takes up an entire block on Smithfield Street, from the Boulevard of the Allies to Third Avenue, has been acquired by the nonprofit organization The Greenwood Plan. The Greenwood Plan’s executive director is Khamil Bailey, known not only for her “Cocoapreneur” website directory that highlights hundreds of Black businesses in the Pittsburgh region, but for opening the “Emerald City” co-working space, which is on the second floor of The Pitt Building.

The Courier has learned that The Greenwood Plan, which is officially listed under the name Greenwood Smithfield, LLC, on the Allegheny County Real Estate Portal website for the purposes of ownership, paid $4.075 million

for the three-story building, which Bailey said is actually one main building and two attachments.

Bailey and The Greenwood Plan’s Board of Directors had a plan to purchase the entire building just four months after The Greenwood Plan signed a lease to open Emerald City on the building’s second floor in November 2021. On Dec. 21, 2023, after more than a year and a half of raising the capital, paying attorney fees, etc., the building was officially in The Greenwood Plan’s hands.

“We want this to be a Black business incubator,” Bailey told the Courier exclusively, Jan. 15.

“Give Black businesses the opportunity to operate in Downtown storefronts where they may not have otherwise been able to do because the terms are not normally favorable. We want to do that through programming and rent subsidies, giving people the training wheels to be able to get into these spaces and get the revenue that comes with the traffic that comes with being SEE PITT BUILDING A3

THE PITT BUILDING ON SMITHFIELD STREET IS NOW BLACK-OWNED BY THE GREENWOOD PLAN, A NON-PROFIT, WHOSE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR IS KHAMIL BAILEY. (PHOTO BY ROB TAYLOR JR.)

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JERRY DICKINSON, vice dean at the University of Pittsburgh School of Law, was honored by the Allegheny County Bar Association's Homer S. Brown Division with its Drum Major for Justice Award. The ACBA's 25th annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Prayer Breakfast was held on Monday, Jan. 15, at Bethel AME Church in the Hill District. Dickinson is pictured with his wife, Emily, and daughters Aria and Nyla. See more photos from the event on Page A9. (Photo by J.L. Martello)

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The New Pittsburgh Courier has learned that former staff reporter and freelance writer Diane Powell-Larche has died due to complications from pancreatic cancer. She was 65. Her date of death was Friday, Jan.12.

A Philadelphia native, Powell-Larche came to Pittsburgh originally to attend the University of Pittsburgh. There, she earned a bachelor’s degree in English and Political Science. She was a reporter for the Courier during a period in the 1980s and also did public relations duties for the Pittsburgh

Human Relations Commission.

She later moved to Atlanta, where she made her mark in journalism and public relations as President and CEO of Larche’ Communications Inc. News of her death resonated across many in the Atlanta community, including The National Council of Negro Women Inc. Television station FOX 5 in Atlanta described Powell-Larche as “well known across Atlanta and beyond for her decades worth of contributions to the world of public relations, advertising and marketing. She was considered a media mastermind and played

an integral role in Atlanta entertainment and business.”

While in Atlanta, in recent years Powell-Larche would contribute to the Courier by reporting on Pitt football games that occurred in the Southeast, or Steelers games that involved the Atlanta Falcons. She most recently covered Pitt’s ACC Championship victory in 2021 over Wake Forest in Charlotte, N.C. “Diane was everything, everywhere all at once,” said Roz Edward, Atlanta Tribune editor. The Atlanta Tribune is part of Real Times Media, which SEE POWELL-LARCHE A3

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by Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent

Federal prosecutors announced on Friday, Jan. 12, their intention to pursue the death penalty for Payton Gendron, a 20-year-old White man responsible for a racist rampage that claimed the lives of 10 Black shoppers at a Buffalo grocery store in May 2022. Prosecutors revealed the decision in a court filing before a scheduled status conference hearing at the Robert H. Jackson Federal Courthouse in Buffalo.

Gendron is already serving a life sentence without parole after pleading guilty to New York state murder charges in November 2022. Defense attorneys have expressed Gendron’s willingness to plead guilty to federal hate crimes and weapons violations if prosecutors choose not to pursue the death penalty.

“Today’s decision by the Department of Justice provides a pathway to both relief and a measure of

closure for the victims and their families,” said civil rights attorney Benjamin Crump. “They have been pleading for full justice for nearly two years, and today they are one step closer. We thank the DOJ for its diligence and for fighting for those whose lives were so tragically affected by this atrocity.

We ask that you continue to keep the victims, their families, and the entire Buffalo community in your prayers as they continue to grieve and pursue full justice for those who were stolen from them.”

The announcement follows a nearly 20-month Justice Department case review, marking the first time Attorney General Merrick Garland has authorized a new capital prosecution. President Joe Biden, who campaigned against the death penalty, faced criticism from civil rights groups, arguing that the death penalty historically and disproportionately affects racial minorities and the poor.

Garland issued a moratorium on federal executions in 2021, which remains in place but does not prevent prosecutors from seeking a death sentence.

In 2023, emotions ran high at a sentencing hearing as the sister of one of the victims confronted Gendron. Chaos erupted when an enraged man charged at the defendant, leading to authorities rushing Gendron out of the courtroom. After returning, Judge Susan Egan acknowledged the pain experienced by the victims’ families but emphasized the need for appropriate conduct.

Gendron, who had targeted a specific predominantly Black Buffalo zip code, admitted to the racially charged massacre. He said he regretted his actions, attributing them to online hate and the belief in the “replacement theory.” Gendron was sentenced to life in prison by Judge Egan, who condemned his ideologies as “ignorant, hateful, and evil.”

Lincoln University VP dead after suffering workplace bullying: Report by the Black Information Network The VP of student affairs at an HBCU in Missouri has died by suicide after she lodged several complaints alleging workplace bullying and harassment, enraging alumni and stoking calls for the university president’s termination.

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1759—Paul Cuffee is born near Dartmouth, Mass. He was one of the most prominent Blacks of the 1700s. Born of a Black father and an Indian mother, Cuffee grew wealthy as a whaling captain, ship builder and merchant. He was an ardent fighter for Black rights and built the first integrated school in the state. But in his later years he became frustrated with the slow progress for Black freedom and began to support a program calling for free Blacks to return to Africa and build a nation of their own. He actually financed and helped a small group of Blacks establish a base in the West African nation of Sierra Leone in 1815. His program ended with his death in 1818.

1874—Armed and racist Whites violently seize control of the Texas state government, bringing an end to Reconstruction and to post-Civil War Black rights and gains in the state. Actually, when it became clear that President Andrew Johnson was a friend of the old South and had no intention of enforcing rights for Blacks, Texas-style armed revolts took place in several Southern states in which integrated governments were violently and illegally driven from office.

1927—Multi-lingual singer, dancer and actress Eartha Kitt is born in a small plantation town called North, S.C. But when abandoned by her mother because her second husband did not want to raise a mixed-race child, she was raised by an aunt in New York City. Kitt became a star of stage and screen, including playing the role of Cat Woman in the Batman television series. The U.S. entertainment industry would not touch her for nearly 10 years after a 1968 White House luncheon during which she angered President Lyndon Johnson’s wife by criticizing the war in Vietnam. Kitt died in December 2008 at the age of 81.

1931—Stage and screen actor James Earl Jones is born on this day in Tate County, Miss. Ironically, you cannot tell from his deep baritone voice today that he had a stuttering problem as a child.

1942—Boxing legend Muhammad Ali is born on this day in Louisville, Ky.

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1856—Daniel Hale Williams is born in Hollidaysburg, Pa. He became a pioneering surgeon and is generally credited with performing the first open heart surgery. He was a strong advocate of the emerging antiseptic and sterilization procedures of his day. He believed that many patients died or became ill in the hospital because of a lack of cleanliness.

Williams’ open heart surgery which occurred July 10, 1893 when he repaired a knife wound to the chest of James Cornish. The operation was a success and Cornish lived another 20 years.

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DR. ANTOINETTE “BONNIE” CANDIA-BAILEY John Moseley and the Board of Curators after disclosing her mental health struggles.

Candia-Bailey, who graduated from the university in 1998, said she was “intentionally harassed and bullied” after getting a poor evaluation. When she reportedly asked for help from Moseley about this, the president allegedly “ignored requests (failing to respond to emails) or danced around the topic.”

Candia-Bailey also contacted the Board of Curators about Moseley’s alleged behavior, and the board president responded in part, “Please be advised the Board of Curators does not engage in the management of personnel issues for Lincoln University and will not be taking further action related to this issue.”

In an email sent on the day she took her own life, Candia-Bailey requested someone else speak with her family on behalf of the administration.

“You are not to have any contact,” she wrote.

“You’ve caused enough harm and mental damage.”

Outraged members of the LU Alumni Associa-

tion took to social media to express their anger, demanding Moseley’s firing or resignation.

“Dr. Antoinette Bonnie Candia-Bailey’s tragic loss to suicide calls us to action. Join us in solidarity with Lincoln University of Missouri to demand accountability and stand against the silence surrounding mental health and bullying,” Alexis Anginette Wells, a Lincoln University alumna, wrote on Instagram.

Candia-Bailey’s loved ones described her as a positive and generous person with a radiant personality.

Shaunice Hill, a close friend of the LU graduate, said she noticed a change in Candia-Bailey after she accepted the position in May 2023.

“I was literally just with her at homecoming and she was like ‘I’m just trying to make it through.’” Hill told KRCG. “Her whole demeanor had changed.

Yes, she was still smiling, but you could tell that something was off – something was different.”

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1918—The founder of Ebony and Jet magazines, John H. Johnson, is born on this day in Arkansas City, Ark. Shortly after the death of his father, Johnson’s mother moved the family to Chicago where Johnson attended high school during the day and read self-help books at night, laying the intellectual and motivational foundation for the eventual building of his publishing empire. Interestingly, among Johnson’s classmates at Chicago’s DuSable High School were Nate King Cole, Redd Foxx and future businessman, William Abernathy.

1944—Boxer Joe Frazier is born in Beauford, S.C. His fights with the legendary Muhammad Ali have become boxing classics.

1960—Basketball great Jacques Dominique Wilkins is born in Paris, France.

1971—The Congressional Black Caucus is first organized on this day in 1971.

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1900—Black North Carolina Congressman George H. White introduced legislation to make lynching any American a federal crime. But opponents allowed the bill to die in committee and it never came up for a vote. It is estimated that 105 Blacks were lynched that year.

1947—Josh Gibson, perhaps the most famous and outstanding athlete to play in the old Negro Baseball League, dies on this day in 1947.

1986—The first national holiday in honor of civil rights legend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. is celebrated.

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1773—Poet Phyllis Wheatley, born in 1753, was freed on this day in 1773.

Kidnapped in Africa and sold as a slave when she was only seven years old, Wheatley would become Black America’s first poet. She grew up in a prosperous Boston family that allowed her to learn to read. She not only mastered English but also excelled in Greek and Latin. Her first book of poetry received rave reviews in the United States and Europe.

1906—Pioneer Black aviator William Brown Chappell is born.

1941—Singer and political activist

Richie Havens is born.

1942—Big Band leader Count Basie and his Orchestra recorded their famous “One O’clock Jump” for Okeh Records in New York City.

1950—R&B performer Billy Ocean is born.

1963—Former professional basketball great Hakeem Olajuwon is born in the West African nation of Nigeria.

1971—Twelve members of the Congressional Black Caucus boycotted President Richard Nixon’s State of the Union Address to protest his refusal to meet with them or address issues of concern to African Americans.

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1822—“From slavery to wealth” is the phrase that best describes the story of Barney L. Ford, who was born into slavery on this day in 1822 in Stafford Court, Va.—the product of a Black woman and a plantation owner. He was raised on a plantation in South Carolina but with the aid of the “Underground Railroad” he escaped and headed west through Chicago (where he met his wife) to the gold fields of California where he was denied the right to stake a claim because he was Black. After being cheated by a shady lawyer, he headed to the Denver, Colo., area and in time built a barbershop, a restaurant and then a fine hotel. He also built a hotel in the Central American nation of Nicaragua. Despite obstacles and setbacks such as racists bombing his hotel, Ford kept bouncing back and over time became one of the wealthiest and most influential men in Denver. After 1860, he used his influence to fight for Black rights in Colorado.

1931—Sam Cooke is born in Clarksdale, Miss. He is considered by many as “The Father of Soul Music.” The son of a minister, Cooke began his career with a gospel group known as the Singing Children. He then became a member of the famous Soul Stirrers. When he switched to secular music, he combined gospel and the blues to produce soul. Among his best known hits were “You Send Me,” “Everybody Loves the Cha Cha Cha,” and “Twisting the Night Away.”

He was shot and killed as a result of a misunderstanding involving a woman at a Los Angeles motel in 1964.

1948—Two-time heavyweight boxing champion George Foreman is born on this day in Marshall, Texas.

2006—Kobe Bryant of the Los Angeles Lakers scores 81 points in a 122 to 104 victory over the Toronto Raptors. The score was the second highest by a single player in the history of the National Basketball Association.

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1821—Minister Lott Cary leaves the United States with a group of freed slaves to establish a colony on the West African coast. In so doing, the group lays the foundation for the establishment of the nation of Liberia.

Cary became acting governor of the settlement in August 1828, but died accidentally in November 1828. Nevertheless the colony survived even though it had to fight off attacks from native Africans and slave traders. Liberia became an independent republic in 1847. In 2006, it elected its first female president.

1891—Pioneering Black surgeon, Dr. Daniel Hale Williams, helped found Provident Hospital in Chicago, Ill. The hospital became one of the main teaching and training facilities for Black doctors and nurses who had frequently been denied entrance to White-owned medical facilities. It was also at Provident in 1893 that Williams achieved international fame by becoming the first American surgeon to perform open heart surgery.

1964—The 24th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution is ratified. It abolished the poll tax, which had been used in many Southern states to prevent Blacks from voting. Interestingly, the Republican-controlled legislature in Georgia in 2006 passed a voter identification law that many Blacks complained was no more than a poll tax in disguise.

1976—Paul Robeson, perhaps the greatest combination of actor, singer, athlete and political activist ever produced by Black America, died on this day in Philadelphia, Pa. During his life Robeson not only achieved a brilliant career on stage and in early movies but was also an ardent fighter for Black rights and socialist causes. As a result he was the target of a massive government campaign of disruption and character assassination.

1977—The highly acclaimed television mini-series “Roots” begins airing on ABC. “Roots” received 37 Emmy Award nominations and won nine. It received unprecedented Nielsen ratings for the finale, which still holds a record as the third-highest-rated U.S. television program. The series introduced LeVar Burton in the role of Kunta Kinte and was based on a novel by Alex Haley who also wrote the “Autobiography of Malcolm X.”

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Downtown.”

While the exact number of Black businesses Downtown is unknown, a drive through Downtown clearly illustrates the dearth of Black businesses. Bailey said there are 10 units open to businesses or organizations in The Pitt Building; three are currently occupied by Emerald City, a Cricket cell phone store, and a Traveler’s Aid of Pittsburgh nonprofit.

Bailey hopes to see the rest of the units leased to Black-owned businesses or nonprofits.

“I know that back in the early 1900s, there were Black businesses that operated Downtown,” Bailey told the Courier. “...We want to bring that back, remind people that we (African Americans) are a part of a thriving economy just as anybody else, not just as consumers but as wealth-builders.”

Bailey said the Hillman Family Foundation supported the acquisition of The Pitt Building with more than $2 million. A private donor gave a $1 million donation.

Bailey and The Greenwood Plan’s Board of Directors clearly see the value of being located Downtown. The question is, how do others view Downtown? Over the past few years, talk has suffocated the airwaves on whether or not Downtown Pittsburgh is viable for businesses. As places like 7-Eleven, CVS and McDonald’s have closed their doors of one or more of their Downtown locations, entities like Target have welcomed Downtown with open arms. Pittsburgh’s mayor, Ed Gainey, continues to vouch for Downtown, as do other city leaders and Council members.

Some longtime Downtown buildings which have sat vacant or nearly vacant in recent years have been put up for sale, likely to be purchased and repurposed as residential buildings instead of commercial.

That includes the news, Tuesday, Jan. 16, of locations at 901 and 903 Liberty Ave., and 610 Wood St. that have been put up for sale. Even the famed Kaufmann’s Building, Downtown, is an apartment these days (Kaufmann Grand), though the storefront space is occupied by Target, Five Below and Burlington.

Bailey said her organization’s plans have nothing to do with residential. It’s all about giving Black-owned businesses a place to thrive in a Downtown where, come this spring and summer, it should be full of foot traffic.

As far as the type of Black businesses she wants in The Pitt Building: “If you have a business that you feel can contribute positively to the community, those are the types of businesses that we want,” Bailey told the Courier.

“The big one that we do have earmarked is a four-star restaurant that serves some type of Black cuisine,” Bailey told the Courier exclusively. “We want a Black, four-star dining experience to be a part of this building.”

Bailey said her organization is “actively seeking” a restaurateur to make it happen. “When people come to visit the city and they ask, ‘Where should I go to get food,’ people are immediately saying, they have to come down to this restaurant,” Bailey said.

Bailey is an East Orange, N.J., native, who came to Pittsburgh in 2005 to attend the University of Pittsburgh.

Now a resident for 19 years, she told the Courier she felt that when she came to Pittsburgh originally, “there was no indication that Pittsburgh had a healthy relationship with their Black folks and then studies continued to demonstrate that that was true.

And I come from a place where it is starkly different. Principals are Black, my mayor was Black, doctors were Black. I saw Black business owners. I saw Black people occupy various socio-economic statuses and education levels, so I had this very holistic view of Black people, and when I got to Pittsburgh, that just was not the case.”

In fact, Bailey said she was “culture shocked.”

The Greenwood Plan, which takes its name from the Greenwood neighborhood in Tulsa, Oklahoma, the site of “Black Wall Street” but was destroyed in a race riot in the early 1920s, is dedicated to Black economic empowerment in Pittsburgh, Bailey said.

She added: “The things that I have been exposed to in my upbringing lend to my belief that Black people are capable of everything.”

Former Courier reporter Diane Powell-Larche dies at 65 POWELL-LARCHE FROM A1

owns the New Pittsburgh Courier. “She was great at making sure that we in the media got access to the people and events that were important to us. I will miss her greatly.”

Over the years, Powell-Larche’s client list included HBO, former NBA player Jason Terry, vocalist Jaheim, syndicated columnist Dr. Julianne Malveaux, and actress Krysten Leigh Jones. Larche Communications was also the event management firm for Real Men Cook for Charity Atlanta, a food tasting charity event held in 11 cities on Father’s Day. Powell-Larche was a founder and former board member of the National Association of Black Journalists Pittsburgh Chapter, member of the Atlanta Association of Black Journalists, Public Relations Society of America, At-

lanta Sports Council, Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce, Atlanta Press Club, Junior League of Atlanta Inc., and Atlanta Commission on Women.

Powell-Larche was the 1998 Big Sister of the Year for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Atlanta and was named the Georgia Woman of the Year by Quaker Oats and the National Council of Negro Women in 1998. She was a Woman of the Year finalist for the Atlanta Business League in 2001.

‘The things that I have been exposed to in my upbringing lend to my belief that Black people are capable of everything.’

- KHAMIL BAILEY KHAMIL BAILEY IS CO-FOUNDER AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE GREENWOOD PLAN.

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The Pittsburgh City League shines again!

Ninth annual All Sports Hall of Fame Inductions took place at the Sheraton As has been the case for nearly a decade, the ninth annual Pittsburgh City League High School All Sports Hall of Fame Inductions was yet another sellout, capacity, standing-room-only success. And as is also the norm, the City League not only showed up...

they showed out!

The now historic and unprecedented event, which took place on Dec. 16, 2023, at the Sheraton Hotel Station Square, kicked off with former Peabody Highlander and now Pittsburgh Mayor, Ed Gainey, welcoming the crowd of

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From there the hits just kept on coming.

Sam “Bam” Clancy and Ricky “Black Magic” Coleman, two of the city’s greatest athletes, received the Pete Diemperio Legends Award presented by basketball legend and former competitor B.B. Flenory.

Charles “Buddy” Allie (recognized as the fastest man in the world in the Masters division of track and field) received the newly established Clarence Bruce Trailblazer Award. The opening ceremonies also included words from superstar and Olympic Gold Medal Champion Kevin “Freight Train” Parker.

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Special guest speaker state Senator Jay Costa made all things official with his continued endorsement of Achieving Greatness Inc. From there the game moved into the final quarter with awards going to the best of the best student-athletes and coaches in City League history, including legends and coaches of the game, fallen heroes, community leaders and the class of 2023.

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'Spirit of King' awards posthumously honors James Henry Jr., Rex Crawley Jr. The annual “Spirit of King” awards recipients for 2024 were James F. Henry Jr. and Rex Crawley Jr. The Spirit of King awards honors posthumously those who embodied the spirit of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in the advancement of civil rights and service. The New Pittsburgh Courier is a sponsor of the annual awards, which are hosted by Pittsburgh Regional Transit. This year’s awards were held at the Kingsley Association in East Liberty, Jan. 11.

Henry was a director of the Kingsley Association, and later administered nearly 20 programs as director of the Hill House Association. He played football at the old Schenley High School and served five years in the Navy submarine service, according to an obituary in the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette in 2003. He

was known as an “icon” in many circles for his tireless efforts to help youth via his programs at the Hill House.

Crawley, known simply as Rex, founded the Black Male Leadership Development Institute and prior to that, the Uzuri Think Tank at Robert Morris University, where he was assistant dean of the School of Communication and Information Systems.

The accomplishments of both men (Crawley died in 2013) were recognized by the likes of PRT CEO Katharine Kelleman and Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey. In particular, the mayor said that he felt the crime rate for African Americans would “go MEMBERS OF THE HENRY AND CRAWLEY FAMILIES, AT THE ANNUAL “SPIRIT OF KING” AWARDS, JAN. 11, AT THE KINGSLEY ASSOCIATION. (PHOTOS BY J.L. MARTELLO) down tremendously” if “we could multiply him as a person.”

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Community Vaccine Collaborative This month’s Take Charge of Your Health Today focuses on a uniquely Pittsburgh initiative: The Community Vaccine Collaborative.

The Collaborative started when four community organizations, including the Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh, joined up with Pitt academics to increase Black and Latinx participation in vaccine trials—and improve trustworthiness of research and healthcare among minoritized communities.

Today, the organization is known as the Community Vitality Collaborative. It’s objective and membership has grown to include a broader definition of public health issues, including not only COVID-19, but also, Monkeypox, mental health, gun violence, and much more.

Carlos, the Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh is a founding partner of the Community Vitality Collaborative. What impact has the CVC had across Pittsburgh in terms of vaccine equity and health equity more broadly?

The CVC has served as a model for collaboration across our region. Bringing together roughly three dozen community leaders for each meeting, CVC serves as a key idea-sharing and conversation space. Organizations sharing similar goals can share resources with one another and establish working relationships that expand far beyond the CVC itself. It’s through the working relationships forged through CVC that vaccine outreach in the greater Pittsburgh region has been so successful.

We’ve talked a lot about trust and healing. How do groups like the CVC get at these concepts in a way that is concrete and actionable?

CVC, as a key place for leaders to discuss topics freely yet safely, establishes trust between its partners. In a region where so much discrimination is still present, spaces like CVC are crucial for our leaders—many of whom are from marginalized communities—to safely interact and share their prospective with others enduring similar challenges.

The Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh greatly expanded its vaccine efforts last year. Your team worked with a national partner, Get Out the Vaccine! to execute a telephone townhall. You also partnered with CTSI to offer more vaccines than ever at 2023’s Annual Thanksgiving Distribution. Can you tell us more about these two interventions? How do they relate to the earlier work of the CVC? The National Urban League has partnered with the Center for Disease Control (CDC) and an organization called Get Out the Vaccine (abbreviated as “GOTVax”). GOTVax uses voter outreach tools like phone- and text-banking, door-to-door canvassing, and tele-townhalls to reach communities to educate them about the efficacy of vaccines and direct them to resources in their area.

Locally, the Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh partnered with CTSI to execute a GOTVax tele-townhall on Tuesday, November 28. Hundreds of community members tuned in and listened to and interacted with a panel of medical experts discussing COVID and flu vaccines. I served as host of this radio show-like event.

The Annual Thanksgiving Distribution partnership with Pitt CTSI allowed us to reach more than 900 families. We were able to address food insecurity during the holiday season and ensure our families had access to healthy foods.

We also leveraged these opportunities to provide our community with information and access to vaccines on-site. This was a key step to promoting community health and making sure people have access to resources that help them thrive.

I am very proud of this collaboration with Pitt CTSI and other community partners. More importantly, I am inspired by the impact it continues to have on our communities. At the end of the day, our work is focused on empowering communities and changing lives one person, one block, and one community at time!

Community Vitality Collaborative tackles inequitable healthcare system during pandemic and beyond In Pittsburgh in July 2020, Casa San Jose, the Neighborhood Resilience Project (NRP), the Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh, and the UrbanKind Institute—together with University of Pittsburgh researchers—began co-leading an effort that would tear down COVID-19 pandemic inequities in marginalized communities.

They were later joined by more community organizations, community leaders, healthcare providers, researchers, and public health leaders.

The group met virtually each week and called itself the Community Vaccine Collaborative (CVC).

Some of the founding community partners and Pitt academics knew each other.

They’d worked together before the pandemic to address other healthcare inequities caused by hundreds of years of structural and systemic racism.

They’d built trustworthy relationships, which was important if they were going to work together to ensure Black, Latinx, immigrant/refugee, and LGBTQIA+ people received the same level of care during the COVID-19 healthcare crisis as their affluent, White counterparts.

Not surprisingly, the pandemic wasn’t shaping up that way. From the beginning, marginalized people were facing many of the same structural and systemic racial health inequities they’ve always faced, but with dire consequences.

Health equity, healing, and atonement To change this, CVC workgroups set their sights on increasing vaccine access and addressing vaccine mistrust.

They focused on making sure people of color and LGBTQIA+ people participated in vaccine clinical trials in greater numbers. They recognized the need to build systems that gave marginalized people equal access to the vaccine, including older adults, people without technology and/or transportation, and those who speak languages other than English.

But instead of relying on an antiquated structure where academics take charge and “educate” community leaders—silencing community voices and experiences—a collaboration occurred between the partners and Pitt academics. Together, they’ve created a virtual community of people deeply dedicated to health equity, healing,

and atonement in Greater Pittsburgh.

Trustworthiness and a shift in power From the start, the CVC took an unconventional approach to creating and sustaining a restorative space, including equitable compensation of partners for their time and expertise.

“The CVC is successful because it disrupts power inequities, prioritizes community voices, builds trustworthiness, and values give-and-take” explains Dr. Maya Ragavan, Pitt assistant professor and co-founding CVC member.

CVC member Dr. Mylynda Massart, Family Medicine Physician at UPMC and Pitt associate professor agrees.

“The CVC started as an open, safe space where community partners could challenge the healthcare system, including us—the researchers and healthcare providers.”

For example, during the pandemic, community members gave voice to the anger, frustration, and sadness they feel about current and past segregation and racism within the medical profession, which is rarely acknowledged.

In response, academics listened. “As a researcher, it was uncomfortable to hear the hurt the medical profession has caused,” says Dr. Massart.

“But we sat in our uncomfortable-ness with attention, including answering questions about our motivation for working with marginalized communities. When we were asked, we openly shared our experiences and vulnerabilities, including whether we’ve considered power inequities in our own work.”

NRP’s Community Health Deputies With a deeper understanding developing between community partners and academics, CVC turned its attention to promoting equitable inclusion in vaccine trials. To help, they relied greatly on NRP’s Community Health Deputies (CHDs).

CHDs are trained community health workers recruited by the NRP. The deputies were already working in neighborhoods hit hardest by the pandemic. Now the CHDs’ outreach would include additional knowledge about and encouragement for vaccine trial participation. “Using infographics created by the CVC, the CHDs offered their clients information about trials and

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why inclusion is so important,” explains Dr. Massart. “They answered questions and connected residents with the city’s trial registry unit.”

“Before the CHD campaign, only a small percentage of people of color had registered for vaccine trials,” adds Dr. Ragavan. “In just five months, the percentage climbed. That was largely due to the credibility and trustworthiness of the CHDs.” COVID-19 info in six languages A CVC’s speaker’s bureau further supported the community by honoring requests for information on COVID-19 vaccinations, testing, and education.

Events were hosted by community health workers and/or healthcare providers at school board meetings, high schools, and community events. “So far, the speaker’s bureau has made presentations in Arabic, English, Nepali, Spanish, French, and Uzbek,” says Dr. Ragavan.

The CVC was also included as part of the strategic planning in Pittsburgh’s local and regional vaccine distribution process.

New equity workgroups As the pandemic wore on, research, too, became a CVC focus. “A lot of who we’ve become has happened organically,” says Dr. Ragavan. “CVC’s guiding principle is that projects align with our core values.”

For example, in addition to workgroups that address Trustworthiness and Community Outreach, the CVC formed a Youth Outreach workgroup and an Immigrant and Refugee workgroup to tailor messaging and build relationships with these unique members.

“The Immigrant and Refugee workgroup co-conducted multilingual focus groups on COVID-19 that lift up the vaccination experience of non-English speaking people,” Dr. Ragavan explained. “Their focus continues to center on lan-

guage equity in research and healthcare.”

Measuring their space Two years after it was founded, CVC measured the effectiveness of their collaboration via surveys to former and current members. They also reviewed attendance records.

Out of 115 members, 80 took the survey. Fifty-six percent of them felt “prepared” to share COVID-19-related information; 38 percent felt “moderately prepared;” and 6 percent felt “unprepared.” Most importantly, responders considered the CVC to be highly trustworthy, inclusive, equitable, and a space for mutual learning.

Staying focused on justice Today, CVC stands for Community Vitality Collaborative.

While the group continues to support COVID-19 vaccination efforts, it also addresses public health issues that affect communities in southwest PA. “We’ve transformed our community partnership response to a health crisis into a community partnership that’s sustainable and justice oriented,” says Dr. Ragavan.

Indeed, the CVC’s community partners and academics are connecting over other issues like Monkeypox, mental health, reproductive justice, gun violence, racism in healthcare, and healthcare barriers for refugees.

What stays steadfast though is the ongoing discussion about the harm the medical and research communities have caused to marginalized people and how to atone and restore their trust.

CVC infrastructure support includes research funds from the University of Pittsburgh as well as The Pittsburgh Study (co-led by CVC members Felicia Savage Friedman and Liz Miller), a collective impact initiative focused on child thriving and racial equity.

Neighborhood Resilience Project transforms communities defined by trauma into healthy, healing spaces Rooted in the Gospel and the teachings of the Orthodox Church—and inspired by the Civil Rights Movement —the Neighborhood Resilience Project (NRP) supports neighborhood transformations that turn trauma affected communities into healthy, healing, and vibrant places where residents can thrive.

Using a Trauma Informed Community Development (TICD) method, the NRP and its collaborators, evaluate and address a community’s health, wellbeing, and resilience.

NRP programs include a free Healthcare Center, a Trauma Response Team, a

Backpack Feeding Program, a highly successful COVID-19 Vaccination Collaborative, and others.

During the pandemic, for example, Black people made

up an unequal number of COVID-19 hospitalizations in Allegheny County. To change that, the NRP’s group of trained volunteer Community Health Directors (CHDs) —who live in the neighborhoods they serve—worked with Pitt researchers as vaccine ambassadors.

CHDs met with their neighbors one-on-one. They supplied resources, answered questions, educated, and registered people for vaccine trials. After vaccines became available, they got their own shots and helped their neighbors get theirs.

NRP’s efforts have achieved national attention. The orga-

nization and its collaborators have trained people in Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, other cities in our state, and other cities throughout the country.

The result is a sustainable national learning collaborative with Pittsburgh at the center and a shared vision: To raise up, in unconditional love, people who are suffering from trauma and help them become empowered healers, community builders, and positive change makers.

Learn more about NRP at neighborhoodresilience.org —including stories of resilience.

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“Now Israel=new name (Jacob)= old name) LOVED Joseph MORE than all his children, because he was the son of his old age; and he made him a COAT OF MANY COLOURS. And when his brothers saw that their FATHER LOVED HIM (Joseph) MORE than all his brothers, they HATED him (Joseph) yet the MORE.” - Genesis 37:3-4 REV. WALKER SAYS: Favoritism in the family can create jealousy. God’s purpose will be fulfilled in the life of Joseph’s ups and downs. Like us, stay in faith during our ups and downs, for God knows the plans He has for us.

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The Pittsburgh Steelers lost to the Buffalo Bills by the score of 31-17, on Monday, Jan. 15, knocking the Steelers out of the playoffs. In my opinion, Steelers QB Mason Rudolph was not a freeloader because he was the thirdstring signal caller for the Steelers for the last several years. During the final push of the 2023 season, Rudolph ascended to the first chair and led an injury-plagued squad to the playoffs. Congrats to that young man.

Now it is time to get to

the meat and spuds. Did all of “yinz” guys take a close look at all of the “hamsters on a spinning wheel,” before and during the Buffalo Bills, Pittsburgh Steelers wild-card game played in Buffalo?

These knucklehead “fanatics” were faced with having to bear freezing temperatures as well as sitting on the snow, in the snow, and in many cases surrounded by snow to watch and root for their team. You can bet Grandma’s last can of snuff that a percentage of these furious fanatics exposed themselves and, in many cases, their children to the elements just to attend a freakin’ football game. Many of these adults with their children knowingly and unknowingly contracted colds and other respiratory ailments because of their exposure to the elements.

In many cases, they then returned to the workplace and schools infecting innocent people that, in many cases, don’t give a damn about sports. That would be obvious to any corporation that held a “micro-amount” of empathy regarding the welfare of their customers or their fan base.

It was alleged that in a few cases, fans as well as volunteers, were paid a fee

STEELERS COACH MIKE TOMLIN REPORTEDLY TOLD HIS TEAM ON TUESDAY, JAN. 16, THAT HE WOULD BE THEIR COACH FOR THE 2024 SEASON. (PHOTOS BY MARLON MARTIN) to help clear the stadium of snow before the game. A few of these people should not have just been committed to their team; in my opinion, a few of them should have been committed to a psych ward, complete with meds and only one visitor per day.

The selfish and always self-serving NFL should always have a contingency plan firmly in place in the event of an emergency, whether that plan was implemented or not. The following cities have retractable roofs or domes and should have been listed as possible weather-related emergency venue substitutes: Atlanta, the Phoenix area, Indianapolis, and Minneapolis.

None of these cities made the playoffs. If an NFL city has to serve as an alternate emergency venue for a playoff game, that city has a chance to make revenue that was not even considered.

Going forward the NFL should attempt to have a pre-playoff deal in place with the airline and hotel industries to possibly

change flight and hotel reservations for no fee or minimal costs in exchange for free advertising during

Predisposed malice with forethought After the Steelers were defeated by the Bills, Trib-

Steelers by his choice and take a year off from coaching. That would allow him to—potentially with com-

generational.

When it comes to Mike Tomlin, the only pen that is used to chronicle his

the postseason. Are some folks drawing up plans in the outhouse as opposed to the penthouse? That is not for me to say, you are the judge.

Live columnist Tim Benz wrote an article titled: “Mike Tomlin’s abrupt press conference exit felt calculated. So what’s he calculating?”

As you know by now, Coach Tomlin made a speedy departure out of his postgame press conference after he was asked about his future with the team. But because the media is “stuck on stupid,” Benz offered up this incredible theory on Tomlin’s exit: “To me, that felt calculated. I’m sure Tomlin expected the question, and he expected to give that response. I’m not so sure what the calculation is. But I think I have a pretty good idea.”

Benz continued saying: “That sounds convenient and cozy. I’ve got a more likely theory, though.

Tomlin is obviously savvy enough and informed enough to know that such a question might be asked given that FOX, ProFootballTalk and ESPN have all aired reports during the course of the week that Tomlin might at least consider leaving the

pensation for the Steelers—shop his skills to the rest of the NFL.” I can’t speak for Mike Tomlin, but I am now officially tired of the racebased b___lls__t. How many of yinz think that Mike Tomlin’s abrupt press conference exit felt calculated? For 17 years or 6,205 days, Tomlin has been forced to begin his day by being exposed to lies and propaganda about him and his coaching performance based on racist opinions, thinly veiled as information. This polluted sports journalism reservoir reminds me of Kremlin propaganda and Donald Trump misinformation at its finest; maybe we should label it, “untruth social.” Remember, prior to Tomlin accepting the Steelers gig, it was written in stone that the Steelers had hired someone else, less than 48 hours before Tomlin’s hiring was made official.

This criticism and loathing of Mike Tomlin have ceased to be occasional; the vitriol and venomous reporting has now become

deeds is a racist red and biased pen. Remember this flawed and biased analysis? “Mike Tomlin won Super Bowl XLIII only because he inherited players from Bill Cowher.”

Say what???

Please don’t forget that as an assistant coach, Mike Tomlin won Super Bowl XXXVII with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Tomlin coached the defensive backs. His defensive backfield had five picks; three were returned to the house. Those defensive backs were not leftovers from a Bill Cowher squad, were they? Mike Tomlin has been tied to the “journalistic” whipping post by the yinzer-infected “journalists” for 17 years. Hey Coach, give them a message from “the big Black round mound of sound.” Simply tell them this: “When they visit the brothel of Karma, they will never be allowed to leave without paying because somewhere along the line, they will be tied to the same blood-stained whipping post that they tied you to. Amen.”

THE STEELERS PUT UP A FIGHT, BUT IN THE END, IT WAS JUST TOO MUCH BUFFALO. THE STEELERS LOST, 31-17, ON JAN. 15. (PHOTOS BY MARLON MARTIN)

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PROPERTY IS POWER! UNITY in 2024 In unity, we find strength, and in strength, we find the power to make “our” America great again.

As we usher in the promising year of 2024, it’s time to reflect on the power of setting meaningful goals, especially in the realm of real assets like real estate and land. In this article, we will delve into the importance of saving, working collaboratively within our communities, and the significance of owning tangible assets. Let’s embark on a journey to not just accumulate wealth but to build it by working together and create a legacy that stands the test of time.

Saving for the Future: The foundation of financial prosperity lies in the art of saving. As we enter 2024, let’s make a commitment to prioritize saving for our future and the generations to come. By establishing a disciplined savings plan, we empower ourselves to take control of our financial destiny. This approach allows us to weather economic storms and seize opportunities when they arise.

Community Collaboration: In the spirit of unity and empowerment,

ANTHONY O. KELLUM working together within our communities becomes a catalyst for positive change.

Let’s leverage our collective strengths to support one another in achieving our financial goals. Whether it’s through mentorship programs, educational initiatives, or joint ventures, a strong community can uplift us all. By fostering a sense of shared purpose, we not only enhance our individual chances of success but contribute to the prosperity of the entire community.

Own Something in 2024: The dream of ownership is a universal aspiration. In 2024, let’s focus on transforming this dream into a reality. Whether it’s a home, a piece of land, or a commercial property, ownership provides stability and opens doors to countless opportunities.

Real assets like real estate offer a tangible representation of our hard work and perseverance, standing as a testament to our journey toward financial independence.

Real Assets, Not Illusions of Wealth: In a world frequently influenced by transient financial fads and deceptive notions of wealth, it becomes imperative to channel our investments into assets grounded in substance. Real estate and land embody enduring value, appreciating over time and offering a tangible groundwork for the creation of wealth. Opting for prudence over fakeness… and placing a premium on real SEE UNITY B2

Build a better financial future in 2024

by Sean Copeland Contributing Writer

(Michigan Chronicle)—Many people have already started their resolutions just a week into the new year, and one of the areas consistently on the list of resolutions is finance. Whether you’re looking to (re)build your credit, start savings, earn more money, or buy your first home, financial goals are imperative to achieving these goals.

While finance has always played a part in the success of individuals, households, and communities, finding financial literacy and wellness can often be a daunting task. Resources, educational programs, financial literacy, and neighborhood services are sometimes limited when it comes to educating minority communities. Unsurprisingly, wealth disparities amongst ethnic groups always play a significant role.

According to a report from the Pew Research Center, 68 percent of African Americans don’t have enough income to sufficiently fund their desired lifestyle. In the same survey, four in 10 Black adults reported an annual income of $100,000 was needed to live the life they want, and 56 percent said they need less than $100,000 to thrive in their lifestyles. Historically, Black Americans have earned much less than their counterparts, and wealth inequality was the second highest amongst demographic groups as of 2016.

However, hope abounds. Over half of Black adults say they are hopeful that they will earn more money in the future to achieve the lifestyle they want. To combat the historical wealth disparities in the Black community, we’ve compiled a list of tips to build a better path to financial wealth. Elena Colquitt, Founder, Finance Manager, and CEO of MoneyMate by EpocHarvest, provided her expert knowledge to help guide you to a prosperous 2024.

1. Build a savings While it may seem like an obvious fact to know that one should have money saved for emergencies, unfortunately, the concept isn’t as common as it seems.

According to CNBC and other reports, about 67 percernt of Americans can’t afford to cover a $400 emergency expense.

Inflation is to blame for much of the problem, as rising costs in recent years have

burdened many people to continue to live paycheck to paycheck.

Colquitt suggests using the 50/30/20 rule. “Use 50 percent for needs: allocate 50 percent of your income to cover essential needs, such as housing, utilities, groceries, and transportation. Use 30 percent for wants: reserve 30 percent for discretionary spending on non-essential items and lifestyle choices such as dining out, entertainment, and personal ex-

According to a report from the Pew Research Center, 68 percent of African Americans don’t have enough income to sufficiently fund their desired lifestyle. … Over half of Black adults say they are hopeful that they will earn more money in the future to achieve the lifestyle they want. penses. Use 20 percent for savings and debt repayment: aim to save at least 20 percent of your income or use it to repay debts. This category includes contributions to emergency savings, retirement accounts, and other financial goals.”

A good idea is to aim to build savings that cover three to six months of expenses so that you can comfortably live if certain situations like sudden unemployment or other emergencies arise.

“Set up automatic transfers to your savings account as soon as you receive your paycheck. Automation helps ensure consistent savings without relying on willpower.” Colquitt says. “Ultimately, the ‘efficient’ amount to save is one that aligns with your financial goals and allows you

to maintain a healthy balance between spending and saving. It’s crucial to find a sustainable savings rate that you can consistently maintain over time.”

However, be aware of interest rates!

These can be a hassle and may be more problematic than helpful. “If your savings account earns interest, keeping a higher balance may allow you to maximize interest earnings. However, it’s important to compare interest rates and fees across different accounts to ensure you’re getting the best overall value. If possible, seek guidance from a financial advisor to tailor a savings plan that fits your unique situation,” she continues.

2. Seek Financial Planning and Consulting Receiving financial planning or consulting from a professional advisor is very useful, and basic services can be accessed at your local bank or credit union.

Often, these services are free or low-cost if you’re a member and can be valuable when on a budget. Take time to schedule an appointment and talk with an advisor. They can advise and educate you on various matters like CDs, IRAs, mutual funds, and checking and savings while helping you to decide which option is right for you.

For more specialized matters like stocks, investing, and estate planning, try visiting investment and/or private wealth management firms. In addition to in-person services, try using online services as well.

“Explore the online resources provided by the bank or credit union. Some institutions offer educational content, financial planning tools, and calculators to assist customers,” Colquitt says. In addition to these services, she advises utilizing workshops, seminars, and external financial consulting services. “Attend any financial education workshops or seminars organized by the institution.

These events may cover a range of financial topics and provide valuable insights. If you require more specialized or comprehensive financial advice, consider seeking services from certified financial planners or external financial consulting firms. These professionals often provide in-depth analysis and tailored solutions.

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Can you call it ‘rapid refund’ when it’s 365 days late?

Tax time is upon us. This is the time when Uncle Sam mandates that we reconcile taxes that were collected throughout the year by way of payroll withholdings and estimated payments to see what’s rightfully due to the IRS. This year individuals have until April 15 to get their tax return prepared and their tax liability paid or suffer the consequences of penalties, interest and/or the wrath of the IRS. Many people are eagerly anticipating the largest lump sum check they’ll receive the entire year. This check is the result of a tax refund. If you’re expecting a large tax refund this year, I’m sure you can’t wait to get your W2s, 1099s and all applicable tax forms so that you can file your tax return and get access to your refund. This is the time of the year when friends and relatives will proposition you to let them borrow some money until they get their tax refund.

After running up balances on credit cards and spending more than what was budgeted for during holidays, a tax refund or some financial windfall of any kind would be appreciated by all.

Tax time can be considered the day of reckoning. This is a time when you come face to face with the amount of money you earned throughout the year, then suddenly gasp, wondering where all

your hard-earned money went.

Would you lend a close friend or relative money at a 0 percent interest rate and no payments until next year? Would you pay fees to get fast access to money rightfully owed to you? Would you pay additional fees to cash a check to gain access to your money?

When spoken in these terms, I’m sure that most of us would answer the above question with a resounding NO! Yet, this is exactly what millions of people do each and every year.

They lend Uncle Sam money with a 0 percent interest rate. They pay astronomical fees and interest for refund anticipation loans. These loans give them access to their refund within minutes or days as opposed to the IRS turnaround time, which is two to eight weeks. They then take these refund anticipation loan checks to check cashing companies or corner stores and pay even more fees to cash these checks.

In the past, I would ridicule tax preparation companies who aligned themselves with third party organizations

that offered various high cost products and services. After taking a closer look at their business model, I came to the realization that if they did not offer these products and services, most of their clients would take their business elsewhere. People want their money and they want it now.

Considering the fact that 78 percent of American households live paycheck-to-paycheck, you can understand why people need to have access to their money as soon as possible.

When you factor in the fact that the average American saves less than two cents for every dollar earned, you begin to understand that money received during the tax season represents the only form of savings the typical American does on a consistent basis.

Because of this reality, I’ve always been hesitant to suggest a way that millions of people who are in need of extra money can access their hard-earned money each and every paycheck versus once a year during tax season. For if they followed my advice without an ironclad financial plan, I fear that the extra money in their paycheck will be absorbed, spent and be unaccounted for. Only this

time there will be no tax refund to serve as a bailout.

We can continue this “little man can’t get ahead” mentality of managing our money or we can become more responsible and begin to make our money work just as hard for us as we work for it. I encourage you to stop lending interest-free money to the IRS. Stop opting for high cost rapid refund anticipation loans. Stop cashing your refund check at check cashing companies and corner stores that charge high fees. Doing these things creates a negative rate of return on your money. I encourage you to start making smart money moves with your money. Give yourself a raise! Increase your paycheck and reduce your refund by modifying your W4-Form withholding certificate with your employer. The IRS welcomes this advice.

According to the IRS website, the IRS collected more than $4.9 trillion in gross taxes in 2022 and issued almost $647 million in tax refunds. The IRS processed more than 262 million federal tax returns in 2022. Nearly 203 million or 78 percent of all returns and other forms were filed electronically. The IRS would prefer you come close to breaking even on your tax return, for it’s an adSEE DAMON CARR B2

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by Dee Brown Chicago Crusader

After more than two and a half years of struggling with high inflation, financial analysts are urging Americans to make building a solid nest egg of savings their top New Year’s resolution. The prolonged period of high inflation has created severe financial stress for most U.S. households, as they are forced to pay more for everyday needs like food and housing. Low-income households have been particularly hard hit.

Despite the economic volatility in 2023, a recent study by USA Today found that more than four in five Americans feel some level of positivity about the U.S. economy going into 2024. However, Real Estate Developer, Serial Entrepreneur, TV Producer and Talk Show Host Dee Brown warns that there are several steps all households must take to help secure their financial foothold.

According to Brown, securing a financial future should be a priority for families. To assist with this, Brown recommends the following three steps: 1. Establishing an Emergency Fund: Setting aside a portion of income into an emergency fund can provide a safety net for unexpected expenses and financial hardships.

2. Budgeting and Expense Tracking: Creat-

ing a detailed budget and tracking expenses can help families prioritize spending, identify areas for saving and avoid unnecessary financial stress.

3. Investing in Retirement Accounts: Contributing to retirement accounts such as 401(k)s or IRAs can help build longterm financial security and ensure a comfortable retirement.

By taking these steps, Brown believes that households can secure their financial future and mitigate the impact of high inflation and economic volatility.

Dee Brown quote/tips: “Building a solid nest egg of savings is a lifeline in times of economic uncertainty. By establishing an emergency fund, budgeting wisely and investing in retirement accounts, families can take control of their financial future and secure their foothold in today’s challenging economy.”

More on Dee Brown: Dee Brown is a multifaceted entrepreneur, award-winning producer, director, writer, author, talk show host and philanthropist. He is the Founder and CEO of the P3 Group Inc., the nation’s largest African American owned, public-private partnership real estate development firm. Brown has amassed more than 30 years of solid, record breaking experience in real estate sales and development,

management, construction, infrastructure, water/ sewer and environmental projects in the private and governmental sectors. He also serves as the Founder and Chairman Emeritus of the nonprofit Brown Foundation Community Development Corporation.

Brown holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Memphis, an MBA from Bethel University

and numerous professional certifications. He is a lifetime member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc., NAACP, Producers Guild of America, National Academy of Television, Arts & Sciences, the International Documentary Association and Entrepreneur Leadership Network. He also serves on the Documentary and Nonfictional Committee for the Produc-

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advisable to clarify the scope of services, fees, and the expertise of the advisor.

Additionally, individuals may explore various avenues to ensure they receive the level of financial guidance that aligns with their specific needs and goals,” Colquitt suggests.

3. Build/Rebuild credit The basic credit range is from 300 to 850, and a good credit score falls between 670 and 850, with over 700 being considered excellent.

It is usually an easier experience to receive a credit card when having good credit. Secured credit cards are often good options for those who have bad credit or who need to rebuild their credit history. Secured credit cards are unique in that they require a deposit to open an account. Most credit card companies have a minimum deposit amount, such as $200, that is then used as the starting limit to open an account. Additionally, there are other ways of building credit through repair programs.

“A Debt Management Plan or DMP is a structured plan negotiated with creditors through a credit counseling agency. It typically involves reduced interest rates and consolidated payments to help individuals pay off their debts. Try credit builder loans: some financial institutions offer credit builder loans where the borrower makes small monthly payments into a savings ac-

count. Once the loan is repaid, the borrower receives the saved funds, and the positive payment history is reported to the credit bureaus. Credit repair companies may assist in disputing inaccurate information on credit reports. However, it’s essential to choose reputable companies, as some may engage in unethical practices. Some government assistance programs, such as the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), may provide financial relief, indirectly helping individuals manage their overall financial situation. Before enrolling in any credit repair program or service, it’s important to research and understand the terms, fees, and potential outcomes.

Be cautious of companies promising instant credit repair or asking for large upfront fees,” Colquitt advises.

Additionally, you can monitor your credit report on websites like Credit Karma, which gives you a daily score, suggests credit cards with likely approval odds, and lists active outstanding debts from your credit reports.

4. Consider Investing This area of finance can often be daunting and intimidating for many people, especially in the Black community. Many of us were taught not to take risks via investing and to play it smart and safe.

While the idea of investing can be scary, there are ways to introduce the idea in

2024. This can be achieved through areas like stocks, mutual funds, real estate, technology, and more.

Finding an investment that feels sensible takes time, but it can be accomplished. While having savings is key, it usually produces much lower returns in banks or credit unions.

Colquitt offers some general tips on how to start investing in 2024.

“Define your financial goals, whether they are short term, such as saving for a vacation, or long term, like retirement. Clear goals will guide your investment strategy. Invest time in learning about different investment options, risk profiles, and market trends.

Understanding the basics will empower you to make informed decisions. The earlier you start, the more time your investments have to grow. Also, establish a budget to manage your income and expenses.

Investing should be aligned with your overall financial plan. Regularly review your investment portfolio and adjust it according to changes in your financial situation, risk tolerance, and market conditions.”

5. Give the Gift of Finance While it may be tradition to give the latest bath and body products, electronics, or video games for holidays and special occasions, try giving gifts that promote financial wellness and increase wealth amongst family and friends. This is a way to show interest and

contribute to someone’s long-term joy, happiness, and success. In addition to gifting, having conversations at the dinner table about wealth and finance is a good way to encourage prosperity amongst those you care about. It’s important to promote the ideals of community, determination, and economics in the Black community, especially among youth. This can even lead to discussions about entrepreneurship and the importance of Black-owned small businesses.

Colquitt suggests gifting financial books, stocks, or even board games like Monopoly. “Consider gifting books on personal finance, investing, or entrepreneurship. Some popular choices include The Millionaire Next Door by Thomas J. Stanley and William D. Danko or The Total Money Makeover by Dave Ramsey. Open an investment account for them or gift a stock in a company they admire. This introduces them to the world of investing and can serve as a valuable long-term asset. Board games like Cashflow or Monopoly can be both entertaining and educational, teaching financial concepts and money management skills,” she says.

In addition to these gift ideas, she also suggests using the classic money jar but with a twist. “Create personalized money jars for specific savings goals such as travel, emergencies, or a dream purchase. These gifts not only show that you

ers Guild of America. As a contributing writer for Forbes.com, Entrepreneur. com, Metro & Peoria Magazines, Brown shares his insights and vast business experience with readers around the world.

He is also a proud 2023 recipient of President Biden’s Lifetime Achievement Award.

Dee Brown is also the Executive Producer and

Director of Tiger Run: The Untold Story. This highly acclaimed documentary compiles interviews, game footage and other behind the scenes video of Coach Prime—NFL Legend Deion Sanders—and showcases his mission to transform the lives of players at Jackson State University at its annual Pro Day event.

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of wealth, it becomes imperative to channel our investments into assets grounded in substance. Real estate and land embody enduring value, appreciating over time and offering a tangible groundwork for the creation of wealth.

Opting for prudence over fakeness… and placing a premium on real assets, we strategically position ourselves for sustained financial success in the long run.

Building Each Other Up: For African Americans, the path to prosperity is not just an individual journey but a collective endeavor. In 2024, let’s emphasize the importance of working together to build each other up.

Through mentorship, collaboration, and support, we can create a network of empowered individuals, collectively contributing to the prosperity of our community.

In unity, we find strength, and in strength, we find the power to make “our” America great again.

In Summary: As we step into the new year, armed with the care about the recipient’s financial well-being but also provide them with practical tools and resources to achieve financial prosperity,” Colquitt says.

Here’s to building stron-

power of goal setting and a commitment to tangible assets, let us forge a path towards financial empowerment and community prosperity.

By saving wisely, collaborating within our communities, and owning real assets, we not only secure our individual futures but contribute to the collective success of the African American community. In this way, we can play a vital role in making America great again, building a legacy that transcends generations.

To a year of growth, prosperity, and unity.

Happy New Year!

(Dr. Anthony O. Kellum – President & CEO of Kellum Mortgage, LLC O: 313-263-6388 W: w w w. K e l l u m o r t g a g e. com) (Property is Power! Is a movement dedicated to advocating home and community ownership.

Research suggests homeownership leads to higher graduation rates, family wealth, and community involvement.)

ger communities through wealth and prosperity in 2024!

Can you call it ‘rapid refund’ when it’s 365 days late?

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ministrative nightmare to process hundreds of millions of tax refund checks each and every year.

This tax year when you receive your tax refund, use it to establish a solid financial game plan to help you get a grip on your money: Pay off some debt. Start an emergency savings fund. Start saving for vacation or large purchases. Stash some money away in a Section 529 college savings plan or Coverdell Education Savings Account for your child’s college education. Set

aside some money for your future in a tax advantaged retirement savings vehicle such as an IRA. Doing so can reduce your taxable income which can increase your tax refund.

If you aspire to have a better handle on your money, I encourage you to seek “tax shelters,” not “tax refunds.”

Here’s how you can access your money today versus next year: Form W4 withholding certificate. This form instructs your employer on how much to withhold from taxable wages. Re-

member that exemptions and withholding allowances are not the same.

You may be entitled to additional withholdings if you qualify for various deductions and/or credits.

Receiving your money throughout the year and managing it wisely is the true definition of a “rapid refund.”

(Mony Coach Damon Carr can be reached at 412-216-1013 or visit his website @ www.damonmoneycoach.com.)

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Guest Editorial Speeding backwards against success The New Year has started out with a bang!

Normally, this would be a good thing, but the problem is that a lot of movement is going in the wrong direction. We are speeding backwards in the direction of serious community dysfunction as we celebrate the 95th anniversary of the birth of the late, great minister, political activist and freedom fighter, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. An interesting and titillating series of events in this regard involves one of America’s top comedians, Katt Williams, trending to an astonishing extent on social media due to a recent podcast. Katt recently spilled plenty of hot “tea” on some of his fellow comedians, on Shannon Sharpe’s online show, “Club Shay Shay.”

People Katt has thrown under the bus include Cedric, the Entertainer; Steve Harvey and Kevin Hart, among others. Criticism has ranged from people who have allegedly stolen material from him to their personal appearance and skill (or lack of it) as comedians. It has been said those he is putting on blast are people with whom he has had beef.

The broadcast garnered an incredible 14 million views in just two days and is still trending.

Overwhelmingly, audiences are applauding Katt’s performance and saying that he didn’t lie, calling him a genius. Technically, he IS a genius with a reported I.Q. of 163!

Katt is an astute observer of society, which contributes to his popularity.

It must be said, however, that everyone does not see the world with the same eyes; some observations are, indeed, jaundiced. People tend to judge others based on personal biases, which may, or may not, be accurate. A comedian who is seen as “trash” in one person’s eyes may be seen as outstanding by others.

Whatever the case, Katt’s take on things is controversial and has lit a fire among Black comics and the public. The only regret some people have is that Black people are publicly attacking each other, which is embarrassing.

Katt, slated for an upcoming tour, will no doubt greatly benefit from the incredibly positive feedback that has resulted from his decision to “expose” his colleagues. It’s just sad, however, that this incredible spurt of adoration and love couldn’t happen without him throwing folks under the proverbial bus! The fans consider this situation as highly entertaining, but actually, he may be speeding backwards at an accelerated pace on the backs of those who are problematic in his eyes. The irony, interestingly, is that so far, Katt hasn’t revealed anything that is devastatingly outrageous.

Additional public figures casting a negative light on fellow Black public figures include 50 Cent, the venerable rapper and businessman who is targeting the beleaguered Sean “Diddy” Combs for alleged transgressions; Diddy’s bodyguard, who is also spilling unpleasant tea about the mogul; and T.D. Jake’s bodyguard, who is “exposing” this popular preacher.

Others on potentially damaging exposé lists for one reason or another include Jay- Z; Beyoncé; Tyler Perry; Oprah Winfrey and others.

Allegations against these people have not been proven, but audiences are titillated about the alleged wrongdoing they are said to have done or are allegedly doing.

The bottom line is that it seems that anyone, especially a Black person, who has met with certain successes is automatically being judged as an enemy of the Black community!

It has taken many years for Blacks to reach a level of acceptance in the United States, wherein personal and economic rewards are being received. But at the rate things are progressing, many Black people will not be able to enjoy the fruits of their labor. This is because, based on their success, they will be seen as sell-outs, traitors, members of the “Illuminati,” or be subjected to other negative aspersions cast upon them.

In this regard, the Black community, which is gaining momentum in achievement, is speeding backwards in the opposite direction from that which Dr. King paved. People are absolutely loving the “tea” resulting from the blowback generated by multiple exposés. This has got to change; we need to move forward!

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Still remembering Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. (TriceEdneyWire.com)—For those who rejoiced when Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. died, they must be disappointed to know that we still celebrate the work Dr. King did to make this a better world. Some thought that killing the Dreamer would kill his dream of a better world for all of us. I’ll be the first to admit we still have a long way to go to realize his dream, but for those who loved and admired him, we’re still on the battlefield to make this a better world.

Every year on January 15th, people brave the ice, wind, and snow to hear somebody talk about this man all over the world. It’s funny that Dr. King was a paper boy when he was a child and at that time, he wanted to be a fireman. In his young life, he knew that Black people and White people did not have the same rights. That didn’t cause him to hate White people who held the view that it was okay to have it that way. He worked for change.

Thankfully, there were and still are people other than Black people who continue to work for justice and equal rights and opportunities for all. We also honor them when we honor Dr. King.

We still have a lot of work to do. Many of our people who live better today than they did while Dr. King was with us, don’t understand that because of the

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Commentary work Dr. King and other civil and human rights workers did, made their lives better. It’s a tragedy that so many see January 15th, the day of Dr. King’s birth, as a day off work and nothing more.

While we honor Dr. King, let us take the time to honor other soldiers who worked along with him, and some in their own movements, at a more dangerous time than we have today. Let us remember Dr. C.T. Vivian, Dr. Joseph Lowery, Dr. Ralph Abernathy, Ms. Coretta Scott-King, Dick Gregory, Amelia Boynton, Fannie Lou Hamer, Medgar and Charles Evers, Viola Liuzzo, Malcolm X, Rosa Parks, Rev. Fred Shuttlesworth, Myrlie Evers and more. Let us not forget them as we honor Dr. King.

Like Dr. King, these people risked their lives for us. Advancements were made in civil and human rights because of their struggles and commitment. They worked to end White supremacy and various forms of discrimination.

Later there were younger people like Eleanor Holmes Norton,

Johnny Ford, Jesse Jackson, A.J. Cooper, Julian Bond, Deacons for Defense and so many more.

Where are soldiers like them today working to honor Dr. King and others who gave their all for our benefit? Once in a while, we see somebody who understands that while we honor Dr. King, his work is not finished.

I look at people who’re gungho about Trump. Some are saying they’re not voting and my heart bleeds that they do not honor those who came before them—some who gave their lives because they cared more about future generations than about their personal safety. Few people are still giving their all to make things better for all of us, but where are the great numbers of our people that we so need?

Wherever you are, you need to come home, stop fighting each other, and fighting for each other.

You need to work for Unity in our Community as Rev. Oliver Buie reminds us. You need to join the work of people like Bishop William Barber, Dr. Franklyn Malone, William McMurray (founder of the RAC for gun security) and Tuskegee’s long-time Mayor Johnny Ford. It’s time to step up to convince our people if they do nothing else, they must vote in 2024!

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Technology must heed the warning of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. (TriceEdneyWire.com)—One can only wonder what would have happened if the tech elites had heeded the prophetic warning of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. In 1965, he warned that “unless guided by God’s spirit, modern technology “could transform our society into a “devastating Frankenstein” bringing our earthly life to ashes.

Now some 60 years later I find myself attempting to walk in King’s footsteps, without his brilliance, but still struggling to tell the same story in my new book, “The Rise and Fall of the Techno-Messiah.

Technology and the End Times.”

It continues King’s warning of the danger of our machine culture displacing authentic humans made in the image of God with robots— artificial human substitutes—made in the image of humans, many of whom harbor deep biases of racism, sexism, and encoded inequality.

This strange vision of the possible tragic consequences of a godless technology was not something this writer pursued. It was a strange prophetic encounter that pursued me to try to understand why God cared so much about technology.

And if He does care so much, why do some of us seemingly care so little?

The pursuit began with a surprising revelation in my prayer time of God expressing His outrage at the titans of technology attempting to challenge His sovereignty. “Soon robots and cyborgs living beings merging with flesh and metal will mock me as haters mocked My Son as He bled on the Cross. These beings are being programmed to preside in churches as pastors and preachers of new religions. They are substituting technology as their

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Commentary god and computer-generating text as the Word of God. This is a rebuff to Me.” He continued: I did not step out of heaven, infused myself into a woman’s womb, and offer my Son to be bruised and tortured so that metal machines could serve as human substitutes in my sacred space. My Son died on the Cross and was resurrected from the grave three days later in the flesh not as a machine. He died so that my human family can continue in my spirit and My flesh to create beloved communities. “It is not unusual for me to hear the voice of God, but to hear and feel the pain of God was so devasting I had to take a deep dive into technology. I saw how no part of human existence is left untouched by it, whether for good or for evil. It impacts our birth, breath, wealth, health, and death. Machines are replacing thousands of us in employment, self-programmed to kill humans, rogue robots can write their own codes and with artificial intelligence can create fake faces, places, and fake scandals. I also saw the chilling reminder of how the uneducated or unenhanced to thrive in a tech-based economy could easily end up in a discarded human junkpile.

In a recent trip to Silicon Valley, I read a handout and then on a website that since Google was omnipotent, omnipresent, and all-knowing Google was indeed God. Although technology is neither God nor the Devil and this Google Messianic view does not represent the entire industry it did reveal the role of technology playing god and thinking their laboratories are sacred altars. We must also be aware of new religions without God, robot priests and pastors performing religious services, as well as a trend of humans having sex with and even marrying robots.

Moreso, the tech elites recently showed reasons to worry about technology going rogue. In an open letter 1000+ tech executives wrote, “Should we automate away all our jobs, including the fulfilling ones.

Should we develop the non-humans that might eventually outnumber and outsmart us? Should we risk lose control of our civilization?

Yet, in that great gathering of smart people seeking survival issues the ultimate questions of the role of God in technology were not raised.

So. the uninvited presence of God for spiritual guidance brings us back to the warning of Dr King who called for the inclusion of moral and spiritual awakening. Without it, he cautioned “we could destroy ourselves in the misuse of our own instruments.”

There is much work ahead to be done, but I, too, share the hope of Dr. King that it is not too late for the scientific genius that made our world a neighborhood could still make it a brotherhood and sisterhood.

Black NFL coaches prove DEI efforts are needed in sports and all facets of American life The NFL should serve as a microcosm on how DEI efforts can improve every aspect of American life. This season, every Black head coach in the NFL qualified for the playoffs.

In a 32-team league, three Black coaches led their teams during the NFL season (Mike Tomlin of Pittsburgh Steelers, Todd Bowles of Tampa Bay Buccaneers and DeMeco Ryans of the Houston Texans). Mike McDaniel of the Miami Dolphins identifies as bi-racial.

Tomlin, Ryans, and Bowles all faced uphill battles, each leading relatively subpar teams to overachievement. Tomlin is the only coach in NFL history to compile 17 straight winning seasons. Ryans is a rookie head coach with a rookie quarterback (C.J. Stroud) who led a team that only won three games the previous year. And Bowles is leading a Bucs team that’s still searching for its identity following the retirement of Tom Brady.

But the success of each coach would not have been realized without Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion efforts.

DEI initiatives have come un-

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Following the controversial resignation of Dr. Claudine Gay at Harvard, some have made the false claim that Gay was unqualified for the position and only hired due to DEI. Billionaire investor Bill Ackman used racial rhetoric by claiming Gay was only hired because of a DEI initiative, disregarding her noted achievements in academia.

Mark Cuban and Elon Musk used social media to argue over DEI, with Cuban defending and Musk attacking.

Musk claimed, “DEI discriminates on the basis of race, gender and many other factors, is not merely immoral, it is also illegal.”

Cuban responded by saying, “there are people of various races, ethnicities, orientation, etc that are regularly excluded from hiring consideration. By extending our hiring search to include them, we can find people that are more qualified.”

Indeed, it can be argued that without DEI, Tomlin, Ryans, and Bowles would not have been given an opportunity. They did not take the place of any head coach only because they were Black. But, as Cuban noted, they were more qualified than other prospects and able to be found because the job search went beyond typical candidates.

The attack on DEI isn’t about the legality of using race to provide opportunities, it’s an attack on any advancement of Black people.

NFL owners still have a long way to go when it comes to increasing the number of Black head coaches, but Tomlin, Ryans, and Bowles are evidence of how an increase in diversity can lead to overarching success.

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Eminent danger facing all of Black America One of the most in-your-face and undeniable moments that shows the direction most Republicans and so-called conservatives are attempting to take America is the utter witch hunt meant to destroy Claudine Gay, who is now the former president of Harvard. Make no mistake about it; it was a witch hunt.

A Black woman leading one of the most prominent educational institutions in the United States of America? The powers-that-be couldn’t stand too long for that. A Black man, in their racist eyes, desecrating the White House and having the audacity to place his name on the very health care that has rescued countless people from complete and utter misery and even death, including the majority of White people, is, in their view, as repugnant as anyone else.

With racist conservatives repeatedly trying to repeal Obamacare, we are reminded of a scene from the popular sitcom The Jeffersons, which aired in the 1970s. In the scene, George saves the life of a member of the Ku Klux Klan. When the racist realized that it was a Black man who had performed the lifesaving act, with bitter and resentful eyes, he declared, “You should have let me die.” They’d rather White people die than choose a life-saving health plan under the Affordable Care Act. While President Biden continues to trail in popular polls and hopes that the MAGA movement will help make America realize its mistakes, Black America must remember that it is not Biden or the people who look like him whose lives and livelihoods are in jeopardy. Black Americans have everything to lose, and African Americans can’t help but feel they’re losing.

And who has pretended not to know the true meaning of Make America Great Again? It implies that Claudine Gay must know her place. It means that George Floyd deserved a knee in his neck, though they’d just assumed the police officers had used a noose. It means women have no say over anything, including and especially their own bodies. It means that affirmative action is the slave master grabbing the whip—affirmatively acting, if you will—when the African American is out of line.

An event that took place in 2020—and no, it had nothing to do with George Floyd—highlighted all

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Commentary of this. The video is infuriating. A Black woman was hogtied and forced to sit headfirst, legs up, and behind her on the floor of a police cruiser in Aurora, Colorado, for more than 20 minutes.

It becomes more abhorrent when, as she desperately calls out that she can’t breathe and begs for mercy from the White officer, she resorts to calling him “Master.” The bodycam footage of Shataeah Kelly was released a few months before Floyd’s murder. Officer Levi Huffine was fired and, of course, appealed his termination because, after all, the Black woman who called him master was just a slave.

A brand-new board game honoring the riot at the US Capitol on January 6, 2021, which started New Year’s weekend, once again highlights the brazenness of white supremacy. On the third anniversary of the Capitol attack, a game called “Storm the Capitol—TrueAnon Edition” hit stores.

To win the game, you need to collect 100 ballots and reach the last room, where Trump awaits players. He plans to use a helicopter to change the 2020 election results in his favor “or ratify the real results of the 2020 election,” so he can claim victory.

Consider also that, over the last three years, 18 states have adopted laws restricting what teachers can say about race and the U.S. history of race relations. White fear of losing power has jeopardized not just democracy but also the plight of African Americans. Defining African nations as “shithole countries,” Trump also attacked Mexicans as criminals, demanded a ban on Muslims, and dubbed Charlottesville white nationalists “very fine people.”

Trump displayed no remorse for the deadly violence he incited during the Capitol riots on January 6, 2021. Impeached twice during his presidency, Trump’s been indicted four times, bragged about sexual assault, and a judge ruled he committed massive business fraud. All of this has left the Black community uneasy as the political situation changes, causing concern for both ordinary people and prominent figures. The potential return of Trump and his administration’s policies may worry many African Americans. However, people are starting to consider a wider range of perspectives.

Many Black citizens have concerns about Trump’s promise of authoritarian rule, fearing a loss of more civil liberties and an uptick in racial tensions. That concern may also lie within the ranks of wealthy African Americans and celebrities. Despite their wealth and influence, any apprehension from that crowd should stem from the realization that, historically, racism has spared no one.

Shataeah Kelly called a White cop “master” because she felt desperate, showing the power that Trump and his supporters aim to have. The wealth and influence of a few Black Americans won’t mean anything to racists who, just like after the Civil War, seized all they could from Black people and will undoubtedly be positioned to do it again.

After all, they have the Supreme Court in their favor, with laws being written and other protections struck down. If you’re not yet awake, you may as well keep sleeping because the freedoms that you now enjoy might end a year from now when Trump is sworn in.

(Stacy M. Brown is NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent)

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What’s the difference between a rioter and an insurrectionist?

Last month, the Colorado Supreme Court decided 4-3 that former US President Donald Trump was unable to run for president on their state’s ballot because four of the Colorado Justices held Trump accountable for the violence at the US Capitol on January 6, 2021.

At noon on January 6th, the same day Congress was scheduled to certify President-elect Joe Biden’s victory over the former president, Trump held an ill-advised rally in Washington, DC, which thousands of die-hard Trump supporters attended. Trump said that the Democrats stole the election. Following Trump’s speech, thousands of die-hard Trump supporters marched to the United States Capitol, broke past the barricades, clashed with Capitol police, and surged inside the building.

Following the mayhem, the nation argued whether January 6th was a riot or an insurrection.

Four Colorado Justices believed that January 6th was an insurrection led by former President Trump, enforcing Section 3 of the 14th Amendment, which states that officials who took an oath to support the constitution are barred from holding future office if they engage in “insurrection or rebellion” against the United States.

However, the United States Supreme Court wanted the situation resolved before the March presidential primaries, so it agreed to hear Trump’s appeal against the Colorado verdict.

For the first time, the 14th Amendment prohibits a former president from running for reelection due to their participation in an insurrection.

Since the ratification of the 14th Amendment in 1868, there has been no clear precedent for defining what constitutes an insurrection. This raises an important question: What was the initial aim behind the 14th Amendment’s disqualification clause, and does it apply in the 21st century?

Between 1868 and 1870, the US reinstated former Confederate states, but there were stipulations.

Each seceding state required ten percent of its voting population in 1860 to take a binding oath of future allegiance to the United States, approve the abolishment of slavery, and design new state constitutions.

The disqualification clause of the 14th Amendment intends to prohibit military commanders, federal officers,

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The disqualification clause aims to penalize individuals who fought against the United States. However, if former Confederate officials seceded from the union to form their own sovereign nation, why does the 14th Amendment accuse them of “insurrection and rebellion” instead of secession?

To address that question, we need to understand how the North and South perceive the United States’ organizational structure.

For the north, the United States was a single nation in which various states had permanently merged, but the south saw the United States as individual states linked together for specific purposes, with each state able to withdraw from the union at any time.

Naturally, these conflicting viewpoints resulted in contrasting narratives of the war.

The Union considered it a civil war (a conflict between citizens of the same country) because the southern states had no right to secede. The Confederacy, on the other hand, did not consider it a civil war. It was a war of states, or a battle for southern independence. Former Confederate officials did not believe they were involved in an insurrection, but because the North refused to acknowledge their withdrawal from the union, their activities became an insurrection against the United States government. The northern triumph strengthened their narrative, but because the outcome of the war does not establish whether states had the right to secede, the United States Supreme Court determined that secession was unconstitutional one year after the 14th Amendment was ratified.

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Court’s ruling established the northern narrative as a historical reality, even though it’s not what really happened. Concerning Trump and January 6th, the United States Supreme Court must once again evaluate a situation in which an insurrection narrative became a historical reality but was far from what actually occurred.

An insurrection is defined as an organized violent act of revolt or rebellion against an established government by a group of its citizens, whereas a riot is a turbulent disruption of public peace by three or more people who are gathered together and acting with a common intent.

The violence on January 6th delayed Congress’s certification of the presidential election results, leading to the emergence of a narrative that Trump’s supporters were encouraged at the noon rally to attack the Capitol and prevent Biden from becoming president.

There were still weeks until President-elect Biden’s inauguration.

The House of Representatives was concerned about what Trump may do in his closing days as president, so it impeached him for the second time for inciting an insurrection.

The impeachment was punitive and established the insurrection narrative as a historical reality. However, in August 2021, Reuters reported, “The FBI found scant evidence that the January 6th attack on the United States Capitol was the result of an organized plot to overturn the presidential election results... Federal officials have arrested over 570 accused participants; the FBI believes the violence was not centrally coordinated by farright groups or prominent supporters of then-President Donald Trump.”

According to the FBI, January 6th was not an insurrection but a riot.

Does the original intent of the 14th Amendment’s disqualification clause apply to twenty-first century insurrections? Of course, the language is not archaic. Does it apply to January 6th? Of course not. That’s why those opposed to Trump aren’t interested in what actually occurred. Rioters will face minimal consequences, while the courts are obligated to administer the harshest possible punishment to insurrectionists in accordance with the law.

What does Dr. Claudine Gay mean to me?

When Dr. Claudine Gay was named the first Black President of Harvard University, and only the second women, I was pleased. Familiar with her record as Dean of the Harvard Faculty of Arts and Sciences, and aware of the rigorous process that narrowed more than 600 applicants or nominees to Dr. Gay, I felt that Harvard could not have selected someone more qualified. Still, I was aware of the pitfall possibilities that Dr. Gay faced. Even before she assumed the Harvard Presidency, rabid racists questioned everything about her, from her research record to her attitude. Following her inauguration closely, I was buoyed by her wide smile. Despite the racist invective, she was enjoying her job!

That didn’t last long. The witch hunt that had three female college presidents squirming under the hostile questioning of Dr. Gay’s disastrous testimony to Congress attracted even more criticism. And as the criticism reached a crescendo, Dr. Gay succumbed to the inevitable and resigned.

Would she have been able to do anything else? Her detractors had trashed her reputation. How could she possibly fundraise under those circumstances. Many talk of “presidential leadership” in the higher education context, but college presidents are also judged by their fundraising acumen. Many get a great boost in their first year when their support is greatest and enthusiasm for them is high. By year two, they will be judged for what they’ve done “lately”. She didn’t get a clear first year, not even a clear few months. The attacks on her started as soon as she was selected, and accusations of “antisemitism” were simply fodder in the culture wars.

The Presidents of Harvard, the University of Pennsylvania, and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) could have handled Congressional questions more deftly. Or could they have? With the rabidly hostile Congresswoman Elise Stefanik (R-NY) bellowing “yes or no”

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Commentary at people accustomed to nuance, it seems that rising above the multisyllabic would have been too complex for Stefanik, chasing TV instead of answers, to comprehend.

Of course, Gay should have begun her testimony by condemning the Hamas action of October 7. For the likes of Stefanik it is irrelevant that more than 25,000 Palestinians have been murdered, including as many as 8000 children. Israelis are celebrating the fact that a major Hamas leader is among the victims. Netanyahu and his cronies say they will eliminate Hamas by whatever means necessary, no matter how many civilians are killed, starved, or displaced.

Their lack of humanity, with their random airstrikes, is astounding.

Dr. Gay defended student free speech, even when it includes terms like “from the river to the sea”, which does not mean the elimination of Israel, but rather freedom for Palestine. It does not exclude the twostate solution, as Netanyahu has.

Failing to condemn Palestinian free speech is not antisemitic. Criticizing Israel is not antisemitic.

Because she stood up for her students, her prior academic work was scrutinized and while Harvard found only “minor” errors in citations, the conservative press has chosen to blow them into academic malfeasance. Dr. Gay is guilty of nothing other than attempting to balance an uncomfortable tightrope that has less to do with so-called plagiarism than so-called antisemitism. It’s really about racism.

The campaign to topple Gay was led

by Christopher Rufo, an anti-affirmative action, anti-critical race theory, anti-Black activist. He was joined

by Bill Ackman, a billionaire hedge

fund manager, and Harvard graduate and congresswoman Elise Stefanik.

Ackman described Claudine Gay as “a diversity hire”, a stigma that too many Black men and women face when they are selected from a large pool.

Ironically, Ackman’s wife, former MIT Professor Neri Oxman, is accused of plagiarism charges far more serious than Dr. Gay. Oxman lifted whole paragraphs from Wikipedia.

Gay didn’t lift anyone’s work; she improperly cited some work. The Harvard investigation charged her with “academic malfeasance”, not quite grounds for sanctions. Lifting someone’s words is far more serious, ground for sanctions or more.

Oxman should be viewed askance, especially given her husband’s stance against Dr. Gay, whose transgressions that she acknowledges. But Oxman is under the protection of her billionaire husband. The media has not gone after her with the same vitriol that they’ve gone after Dr. Gay. The attacks on Dr. Gay make me want to surround her with support, to fight the injustice of everything, including racial invective, that she has experienced. This is not about Claudine Gay or about Harvard. It’s about the culture wars and about anti-Blackness. Malcolm X once said “The most disrespected person in America is the Black woman. The most unprotected person in America is the Black woman. The most neglected person in America is the Black woman.”

Malcolm made this statement in the 1960s. Fifty years later, little has changed. Perhaps Dr. Gay had to leave her presidency. But she didn’t have to have the racist invective.

And she didn’t have to be attacked with hostility. Dr. Gay’s ouster is personal to me and to many other Black women who experienced joy at her appointment, then horror and sorrow at the way she was treated.

(Dr. Julianne Malveaux, a former college president, is an economist, author, and commentator. juliannemalveaux@aol.com.)

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CONDITIONS OF SALE Effective with the August 3, 2020, Sheriff Sale of real estate and all such monthly public sales thereafter shall be conducted virtually through video conferencing technology or live streaming. The Allegheny County Sheriff’s Office shall provide for up to twenty-five persons to participate in person in the Gold Room, 4th Floor Allegheny County Courthouse. ALL PARTICIPANTS OR BIDDERS MUST BE REGISTERED AT LEAST 7 DAYS BEFORE THE DATE OF THE SALE IN ORDER TO PARTICIPATE (VIRTUALLY OR IN PERSON) AT THE ALLEGHENY COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE SALES OF REAL ESTATE. REGISTRATION WILL BE AVAILABLE ON THE ALLEGHENY COUNTY SHERIFF’S WEBSITE: SHERIFFALLEGHENYCOUNTY.COM. The Successful bidder will pay full amount of bid in CASH, CERTIFIED CHECK OR CASHIERS CHECK at time of sale, otherwise the property will be resold at the next regular Sheriffs Sale; provided, that if the sale is made on MONDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2024 the bidder may pay ten percent of purchasing price but not less than 75.00 in CASH, CERTIFIED CHECK, OR CASHIERS CHECK THE DAY IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE SALE, e.g. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2024, BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 8:30AM AND 2:30PM IN THE ALLEGHENY COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE. And the balance in CASH, CERTIFIED CHECK, OR CASHIERS CHECK, on or before MONDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2024, at 10:00 O’CLOCK A.M. The property will be resold at the next regular Sheriff’s Sale if the balance is not paid, and in such case all money’s paid in at the original sale shall be applied to any deficiency in the price of which property is resold, and provided further that if the successful bidder is the plaintiff in the execution the bidder shall pay full amount of bid ON OR BEFORE THE FIRST MONDAY OF THE FOLLOWING MONTH, OTHERWISE WRIT WILL BE RETURNED AND MARKED “REAL ESTATE UNSOLD” and all monies advanced by plaintiff will be applied as required

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FORFEITED SALES WILL BE POSTED IN THE SHERIFF’S OFFICE AND LISTED ON THE SHERIFF OF ALLEGHENY COUNTY WEB SITE. AMENDMENT OF THE CODE SECOND CLASS COUNTY NEW CHAPTER 475 THE ALLEGHENY COUNTY CODE OF ORDINANCES, CHAPTER 475, ENTITLED TAXATION IS HEREBY AMENDED THROUGH THE CREATION OF A NEW ARTICLE XII, ENTITLED, “SHERIFF SALES”, AND COMPRISED AS FOLLOWS: SUBSECTION 475-60: RECORDING OF DEEDS AND NOTIFICATION OF SHERIFFS SALES TO TAXING BODIES. A. FOR ANY REAL PROPERTY OFFERED AT SHERIFFS SALE DUE TO NONPAYMENT OF REAL ESTATE TAXES AND PURCHASED BY A THIRD PARTY THROUGH SUCH SALE, THE SHERIFF SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR FILING THE DEED AND, WITHIN SEVEN DAYS OF FILING OF THE SHERIFFS DEED, PROVIDE WRITTEN NOTICE OF THE CONVEYANCE TO THE ALLEGHENY COUNTY OFFICE OF PROPERTY ASSESSMENTS. THE WRITTEN NOTICE REQUIRED PURSUANT TO THIS SUBSECTION SHALL INCLUDE THE DATE OF THE SALE, IDENTIFICATION OF THE PROPERTY SOLD BY BOTH ADDRESS AND LOT AND BLOCK NUMBER, AND THE NAME AND ADDRESS OF THE INDIVIDUALS OR OTHER ENTITY THAT PURCHASED THE PROPERTY. B. AT THE TIME OF THE SALE THE SHERIFF SHALL COLLECT ALL REQUISITE FILING COSTS, REALTY TRANSFER TAXES AND FEES, NECESSARY TO PROPERLY RECORD THE DEED. C. WITHIN SEVEN DAYS OF RECEIPT OF WRITTEN NOTICE FROM THE SHERIFF, THE ALLEGHENY COUNTY OFFICE OF PROPERTY ASSESSMENTS SHALL FORWARD COPIES OF SUCH NOTICE TO ALL TAXING BODIES LEVYING REAL ESTATE TAXES ON THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE MUNICIPALITY AND SCHOOL DISTRICT WHERE THE PROPERTY IS LOCATED. AS REQUIRED BY SECTION 14 OF ACT NO. 77 OF 1986, THE COST OF ALL DOCUMENTARY STAMPS FOR REAL ESTATE TRANSFER TAXES (STATE, LOCAL, AND SCHOOL) WILL BE DEDUCTED BY THE SHERIFF FROM THE PROCEEDS OF THE SALE. Purchasers must record their deeds and pay the necessary recording fees. Pursuant to Rule 3136 P.R.C.P. NOTICE is hereby given that a schedule of distribution will be filed by the Sheriff not later than 30 days from date of sale and that distribution will be made in accordance with the schedule unless exceptions are filed thereto within 10 days thereafter.

No further notice of the filing of the schedule of distribution will be given.

A Land Bank formed under 68 Pa. C.S.A. 2101 et seq. may exercise its right to bid pursuant to 68 Pa. C.S.A. 2117(d) (2) through Pa. C.S.A. 2117(d) (4) on certain properties listed for sale under the municipal claims and Tax Lien Law, 53 P.S. 7101 et seq. The Sheriff of Allegheny County will honor the terms of payment which the Land Bank has entered with any municipalities having a claim against the property. If the Land Bank tenders a bid under Pa. C.S.A. 2117(d)(3) or 2117(d)(4) the property will not be offered for sale to others and the Property will be considered sold to the Land Bank for the Upset Price as defined in P.S.7279 and no other bids will be accepted.

NOTICE IS GIVEN THAT ALL SHERIFFS DEEDS TENDERED TO PURCHASERS WILL CONTAIN THE FOLLOWING: “This document may not sell, convey, transfer, include, or insure the title to the coal and right of support underneath the surface land described or referred to herein and the owner or owners of such coal may have the complete legal right to remove all of such coal, and in that connection damage may result to the surface of the land, any house, building or other structure on or in such land.

1 FEB 24 DEFENDANTS: Mary E. Miller and Robert L. Miller ********************* CASE NO. GD-23-008024 ********* DEBT: $83,413.38 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEYS: Stern & Eisenberg, PC ********************* ADDRESS OF ATTORNEYS : The Shops at Valley Square, 1581 Main Street, Suite 200 Warrington, PA 18976 ********************* ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (215) 572-8111 ******************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny and the Borough of Springdale: Having erected thereon a dwelling being known and numbered as 334 Moyhend Street, Springdale, PA 15144. Deed Book Volume 4726, Page 429, Block and Lot Number 732-K-255.

2 FEB 24 DEFENDANTS: JUDITH BRUDER, JOHN K. BRUDER ********************* CASE NO. MG-23-000777 ********* DEBT: $55,262.43 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEYS: KML LAW GROUP, P.C. ********************* ADDRESS OF ATTORNEYS : SUITE 5000, 701 MARKET STREET PHILADELPHIA, PA 19106 ********************* ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (215) 627-132 ******************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: IN THE COMMONWEAL TH OF PENNSYLVANIA, COUNTY OF ALLEGHENY, BOROUGH OF ETNA: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 106 GRANT AVENUE, PITTSBURGH, PA 15223. DEED BOOK 12671, PAGE 436.

BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 221-H-122.

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DEFENDANTS: THE UNKNOWN HEIRS OF CHARLES S. KNOX DECEASED, BREIANNA KNOX AKA BREIANNA HENAGHAN SOLELY IN HER CAPACITY AS HEIR OF CHARLES S. K1’TOX, DECEASED, CHARLES KNOX JR AKA C.J. KNOX, JR. SOLELY IN HIS CAPACITY AS HEIR OF CHARLES S. KNOX, DECEASED, DENISE KNOX SOLELY IN HER CAPACITY AS HEIR OF CHARLES S. KNOX, DECEASED, TYLER KNOX SOLELY IN HIS CAPACITY AS HEIR OF CHARLESS.KNOX, DECEASED ********************* CASE NO. MG-21-000140 ********* DEBT: $60,614.03 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEYS: KML LAW GROUP, P.C. ********************* ADDRESS OF ATTORNEYS : SUITE 5000, 701 MARKET STREET PHILADELPHIA, PA 19106 ********************* ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (215) 627-132 ******************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: IN THE COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, COUNTY OF ALLEGHENY, TOWNSHIP OF NORTH VERSAILLES: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 125 CENTRAL AVENUE, NORTH VERSAILLES, PA 15137. DEED BOOK 9963, PAGE 48.

BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 457-C-58.

4 FEB 24 DEFENDANTS: MICHAEL A. NAHAS ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF ALBERT J. POZZUTO, DECEASED ********************* CASE NO. MG-23-000655 ********* DEBT: $40,290.65 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEYS: KML LAW GROUP, P.C. ********************* ADDRESS OF ATTORNEYS : SUITE 5000, 701 MARKET STREET PHILADELPHIA, PA 19106 ********************* ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (215) 627-132 ******************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: IN THE COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, COUNTY OF ALLEGHENY, 11TH WARD CITY OF MCKEESPORT: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 406 31ST STREET, MC KEESPORT, PA 15132.

DEED BOOK 11655, PAGE 065. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 464-F-26.

5 FEB 24 DEFENDANTS: LOUIS CAMPANO AKA LOUIS CAMPANO, III, REBECCA M. CAMPANO ********************* CASE NO. MG-23-000269 ********* DEBT: $155,957.60 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEYS: KML LAW GROUP, P.C. ********************* ADDRESS OF ATTORNEYS : SUITE 5000, 701 MARKET STREET PHILADELPHIA, PA 19106 ********************* ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (215) 627-132 ******************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: IN THE COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, COUNTY OF ALLEGHENY, BOROUGH OF LINCOLN: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 4694 WEST SMITHFIELD STREET, MC KEESPORT, PA 15135. DEED BOOK 12616, PAGE 528. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 761-P-240.

6 FEB 24 DEFENDANTS: RONALD LEE LEWIS AS ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF JOSHUA LEE LEWIS, DECEASED ********************* CASE NO. MG-23-000744 ********* DEBT: $197,821.93 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEYS: KML LAW GROUP, P.C. ********************* ADDRESS OF ATTORNEYS : SUITE 5000, 701 MARKET STREET PHILADELPHIA, PA 19106 ********************* ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (215) 627-132 ******************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: IN THE COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, COUNTY OF ALLEGHENY, 19TH WARD CITY OF PITTSBURGH: PARCEL ONE: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 1870 KIRALFY AVENUE PITTSBURGH, PA 15216. DEED BOOK VOLUME 18998, PAGE 12, BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 35R-228.

PARCEL TWO: HAVING THEREON A VACANT LAND BEING KNOWN AS KIRALFY AVENUE PITTSBURGH, PA 15216. DEED BOOK VOLUME 18998, PAGE 12, BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 35-R-229.

7 FEB 24 DEFENDANTS: ROBERT A. SATRYAN SR. ********************* CASE NO. MG-22-000933 ********* DEBT: $48,445.15 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEYS: Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC ********************* ADDRESS OF ATTORNEYS : 133 GAITHER DRIVE, SUITE F MOUNT LAUREL, NJ 08054 ********************* ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: 855-225-6906 ******************************** In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Municipality of Penn Hills: Having erected thereon a dwelling being known and numbered as 11738 Joan Dr. Pittsburgh, PA 15235. Deed Book Volume 10556, Page 458. Block and Lot 0450-E00304-0000-00.

8 FEB 24 DEFENDANTS: DGST ENTERPRISES LLC ********************* CASE NO. GD-23-000531 ********* DEBT: $67,324.38 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEYS: BRETT SOLOMON, ESQUIRE ********************* ADDRESS OF ATTORNEYS : 1350 OLD FREEPORT ROAD, SUITE 2AR, PITTSBURGH PA 15238 ********************* ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: 412-406-8946 ******************************** IN THE COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, COUNTY OF ALLEGHENY, BOROUGH OF MCKEES ROCKS HAVING ERECTED THEREON A TWO-FAMILY DWELLING KNOWN AS 419 BROADWAY AVENUE, MCKEES ROCKS, PA 15136. DEED BOOK 17964, PAGE 308.

BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 72-H-172 9 FEB 24 PLAINTIFF(S) TOWNSHIP OF INDIANA vs DEFENDANTS: JONATHAN C. HALL, TRUSTEE FOR THE 2009 IRREVOCABLE TRUST FOR JONATHAN C. HALL ********************* CASE NO. GD-22-009783 ********* DEBT: $16,895.55 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEYS: CHRISTOPHER E. VINCENT ********************* ADDRESS OF ATTORNEYS : 546 WENDEL ROAD, IRWIN, PA 15642 ********************* ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: 724-978-0333 ******************************** In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, TOWNSHIP OF INDIANA: PARCEL ONE HAVING ERECTED THEREON A DWELLING E BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 100 LAZY W. LANE, CHESWICK, PA 15024.

DEED BOOK 14133, PAGE 24. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 1081-0-188.

PARCEL TWO HAVING ERECTED THEREON A DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 108 LAZY W. LANE, CHESWICK, PA 15024, DEED BOOK 14133, PAGE 24.

BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 1081-H-012.

PARCEL THREE HAVING THEREON VACANT LAND BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS LAZY W. LANE, CHESWICK, PA 15024. DEED BOOK 14133, PAGE 24.

BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 1081-H-095.

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13 FEB 24 DEFENDANTS: Joseph Mackewich, individually and as Heir to the Estate of Mary T. Cowalsh, FKA Mary T. Mackewich; Frank Raymond Mackewich, AKA Frank R. Mackewich, indivudally and as Heir of the Estate of Mary T. Cowalsh, FKA Mary T. Mackewich; Unknown Heirs of the Estate of Mary T. Cowalsh, FKA Mary T. Mackewich; Unknown Administrators of the Estate of Mary T. Cowalsh, FKA Mary T. Mackewich; Mary Ann Adamik, Heir of the Estate of Mary T. Cowalsh, FKA Mary T. Mackewich; Frank Mackewich, Jr., Heir of the Estate of Mary T. Cowalsh, FKA Mary T. Mackewich; Karen Stewart, Heir of the Estate of Mary T. Cowalsh, FKA Mary T. Mackewich; Susan Morris, Heir of the Estate of Mary T. Cowalsh, FKA Mary T. Mackewich; David Mackewich, Heir of the Estate of Mary T. Cowalsh, FKA Mary T. Mackewich; Robert Mackewich, Heir of the Estate of Mary T. Cowalsh, FKA Mary T. Mackewich; Patricia Lammert, Heir of the Estate of Mary T. Cowalsh, FKA Mary T. Mackewich; Michael·Mackewich, Heir of the Estate of Mary T. Cowalsh, FKA Mary T. Mackewich; Stephen Mackewich, Heir of the Estate of Mary T. Cowalsh, FKA Mary T. Mackewich; Theresa Zeiler, Heir of the Estate of Mary T. Cowalsh, FKA Mary T. Mackewich ********************* CASE NO. . MG-17-000922 ********* DEBT: $123,354.72 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEYS: Manley Deas Kochalski LLC ********************* ADDRESS OF ATTORNEYS : P. 0. Box 165028 Columbus, OH 43216-5028 ********************* ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: 614-220-561 ******************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Borough of Brentwood:

DEFENDANTS: Lauren Noel Douglas ********************* CASE NO. GD-23-010047 ********* DEBT: $97,265.46 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEYS: Manley Deas Kochalski LLC ********************* ADDRESS OF ATTORNEYS : P. 0. Box 165028 Columbus, OH 43216-5028 ********************* ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: 614-220-561 ******************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, North Versailles Township: Having erected thereon a dwelling being known and numbered as 192 Maryellen Drive, North Versailles, PA 15137. Document Number 2013-19199, Deed Book Volume 15304, Page 91. Block and Lot Number 0645-N-00183-0000-00

11 FEB 24 DEFENDANTS: Eric Lippert, as Believed Heir of the Estate of Earla Connors; Rachel Rizzo, as Believed Heir of the Estate of Earla Connors; Steven Lippert, as Believed Heir of the Estate of Earla Connors; David Lippert, as Believed Heir of the Estate of Earla Connors; Joseph Sullen, as Believed Heir of the Estate of Earla Connors; Unknown Heirs of the Estate of Earla Connors (if any); Unknown Administrators of the Estate of Earla Connors (if any) ********************* CASE NO. MG-22-000653 ********* DEBT: $62,790.28 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEYS: Manley Deas Kochalski LLC ********************* ADDRESS OF ATTORNEYS : P. 0. Box 165028 Columbus, OH 43216-5028 ********************* ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: 614-220-561 ******************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, City of Pittsburgh, Ward 20: Parcel 1 Vacant land at Lakewood Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15220 AKA Lakewood Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15220. Document Number 2006-20729, Deed Book Volume 12897, Page 524, Block and Lot Number 0020-L-000430000-00.

Parcel 2 Having erected thereon a dwelling being known and numbered as 1222 Lakewood Street, Pittsburgh, Pa 15220 AKA 1222 Lakewood Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15220.

Document Number 2006- 20729, Deed Book Volume 12897, Page 524, Block and Lot Number 0020-L- 000450000-00.

Parcel 3 Vacant land at Lakewood Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15220 AKA Lakewood Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15220. Document Number 2006-20729, Deed Book Volume 12897, Page 524, Block and Lot Number 0020-L-000470000-00.

Parcel 4 Vacant land at Lakewood Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15220 AKA Lakewood Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15220. Document Number 2006-20729, Deed Book Volume 12897, Page 524, Block and Lot Number 0020-L-000480000-00.

Parcel 5 Vacant land at Lakewood Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15220 AKA Lakewood Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15220. Document Number 2006-20729, Deed Book Volume 12897, Page 524, Block and Lot Number 0020-L-000490000-00.

12 FEB 24 DEFENDANTS: Dennis Bloom ********************* CASE NO. GD-23-006309 ********* DEBT: $30,601.87 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEYS: Manley Deas Kochalski LLC ********************* ADDRESS OF ATTORNEYS : P. 0. Box 165028 Columbus, OH 43216-5028 ********************* ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: 614-220-561 ******************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Borough of West Mifflin: Having erected thereon a dwelling being known and numbered as 408 Curry Hollow Road, West Mifflin, PA 15122. Document Number 106924, Deed Book Volume 8557, Page 96. Block and Lot Number 03l 1-S00087-0000-00.

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Having erected thereon a dwelling being known and numbered as 4037 Cloverlea Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15227. Deed Book Volume 11584, Page 082. Block and Lot Number 0188-N- 00273-0000-00.

14 FEB 24 DEFENDANTS: MONICA MEYERS AKA MONICA ANN MEYERS AKA MONICA A. MEYERS ********************* CASE NO. MG-23-000837 ********* DEBT: $44,903.52 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEYS: KML LAW GROUP,P.C. ********************* ADDRESS OF ATTORNEYS : SUITE 5000, 701 MARKET STREET PHILADELPHIA, PA 19106 ********************* ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (215) 627-1322 ******************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: IN THE COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, COUNTY OF ALLEGHENY, TOWNSHIP OF SOUTH PARK: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 6327 CRESTVIEW DRIVE, SOUTH PARK, PA 15129. DEED BOOK 9199, PAGE 38.

BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 887-K-26.

15 FEB 24 DEFENDANTS: ERICA YESKO, IN HER CAPACITY AS HEIR OF SHARON K. YESKO; RONALD YESKO, IN HIS CAPACITY AS HEIR OF SHARON K. YESKO; JAMAL YESKO, IN HIS CAPACITY AS HEIR OF SHARON K. YESKO; UNKNOWN HEIRS, SUCCESSORS, ASSIGNS AND ALL PERSONS, FIRMS, OR ASSOCIATIONS CLAIMING RIGHT, TITLE OR INTEREST FROM OR UNDER SHARON K. YESKO ********************* CASE NO. MG-22-000666 ********* DEBT: $15,050.84 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEYS: Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC ********************* ADDRESS OF ATTORNEYS : 133 GAITHER DRNE, SUITE F MOUNT LAUREL, NJ 08054 ********************* ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: 855-225-6906 ******************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Borough of Turtle Creek: Having erected thereon a dwelling being known and numbered as 373 Stewart St., Turtle Creek, PA 15145. Deed Book Volume 10671, Page 389. Block and Lot 0455-K-00063-0000-00.

16 FEB 24 PLAINTIFF(S) Wilkinsburg School District and Wilkinsburg Borough vs DEFENDANTS: LATOYA M. HAMM ********************* CASE NO. GD 23-002228 ********* DEBT: $11,977.46 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEYS: Jennifer L. Cerce, Esquire ********************* ADDRESS OF ATTORNEYS : 424 S. 27th Street, Ste. 210 Pittsburgh, PA 15203 ********************* ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (412) 242-4400 ******************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Borough of Wilkinsburg: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 1809 MONTIER ST, PITTSBURGH, PA 15221. DEED BOOK 13441, PAGE 285.

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17 FEB 24 PLAINTIFF(S) Penn Hills School District and Municipality of Penn Hills vs DEFENDANTS: PHO Real Estate, LLC ********************* CASE NO. GD 23-000527 ********* DEBT: $52,423.41 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEYS: Jennifer L. Cerce, Esquire ********************* ADDRESS OF ATTORNEYS : 424 S. 27th Street, Ste. 210 Pittsburgh, PA 15203 ********************* ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (412) 242-4400 ******************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Municipality of Penn Hills:

23 FEB 24 DEFENDANTS: Robin Little, as Believed Heir to the Estate of Carolyn J. Pittman; Unknown Heirs, to the Estate of Carolyn J. Pittman; Unknown Administrators, to the Estate of Carolyn J. Pittman ********************* CASE NO. GD-23-009954 ********* DEBT: $19,377.54 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEYS: Manley Deas Kochalski LLC ********************* ADDRESS OF ATTORNEYS : P. 0. Box 165028 Columbus, OH 43216-5028 ********************* ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: 614-220-5611 ******************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, City of Pittsburgh, Ward 25:

PARCEL 1: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A COMMERCIAL CONVENIENCE STORE/ GAS S TATI O N B E I N G K N O W N AND NUMBERED AS 4689 VERONA ROAD, VERONA, PA 15147. DEED BOOK 17279, PAGE 363. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 367-J-330. AND PARCEL 2: BEING ALL THAT VACANT COMMERCIAL LAND KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS SANDY CREEK ROAD, VERONA, PA 15147. DEED BOOK 17279, PAGE 363.

BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 367-J-316.

Having erected thereon a dwelling being known and numbered as 2116 Perrysville Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15214. Document Number 1997-014894, Deed Book Volume 10065, Page 657. Block and Lot Number 0046-P-00028-0000-00.

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24 FEB 24 DEFENDANTS: CHANTEL AYERS AKA CHANTEL L. AYERS, MARY BANKS AKA MARY MAXINE BANKS ********************* CASE NO. GD-23-003665 ********* DEBT: $174,049.96 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEYS: KML LAW GROUP, P.C. ********************* ADDRESS OF ATTORNEYS : SUITE 5000, 701 MARKET STREET PHILADELPHIA, PA 19106 ********************* ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (215) 627-1322 ******************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: IN THE COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, COUNTY OF ALLEGHENY, BOROUGH OF MUNHALL:

29 FEB 24 DEFENDANTS: THE UNKNOWN HEIRS OF MARY ELLEN DULGEROFF AKA MARY DULGEROFF, DECEASED, RONALD NEWMAN SOLELY IN HIS CAPACITY AS HEIR OF MARY ELLEN DULGEROFF AKA MARY DULGEROFF, DECEASED ********************* CASE NO. GD-23-002256 ********* DEBT: $76,681.84 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEYS: KML LAW GROUP, P.C. ********************* ADDRESS OF ATTORNEYS : SUITE 5000, 701 MARKET STREET PHILADELPHIA, PA 19106 ********************* ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (215) 627-1322 ******************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: IN THE COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, COUNTY OF ALLEGHENY, TOWNSHIP OF RESERVE:

33 FEB 24 DEFENDANTS: Marsha L. Wilson-Barber a/k/a Marsha L. Wilson, known Heir of Jean Wilson, deceased, Cynthia Wilson Brockington, known Heir of Jean Wilson, deceased, Lisa Burden, known Heir of Jean Wilson, deceased, Unknown Heirs, Successors, Assigns and All Persons, Firms or Associations Claiming Right, Title or Interest from or under Jean Wilson, deceased ********************* CASE NO. MG-23-000596 ********* DEBT: $28,346.52 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEYS: LOGS Legal Group LLP ********************* ADDRESS OF ATTORNEYS : 3600 Horizon Drive, Suite 150 King of Prussia, PA 19406 ********************* ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (610) 278-6800 ******************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, 28TH WARD OF THE CITY OF PITTSBURGH:

18 FEB 24 PLAINTIFF(S) Elizabeth Forward School District vs DEFENDANTS: LATORRE INVESTMENTS INC. AND KATHLEEN LATORRE A/KIA KATHLEEN LATORRE COMPTON ********************* CASE NO. GD 21-013736 ********* DEBT: $27,860.51 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEYS: Jennifer L. Cerce, Esquire ********************* ADDRESS OF ATTORNEYS : 424 S. 27th Street, Ste. 210 Pittsburgh, PA 15203 ********************* ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (412) 242-4400 ******************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Township of Elizabeth: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A SMALL DETACHED COMMERCIAL BUILDING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 2030-2050 HAYDEN BLVD, ELIZABETH, PA 15037. DEED BOOK 11589, PAGE 612.

BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 1573-S-173.

19 FEB 24 DEFENDANTS: Rashayla Johnson ********************* CASE NO. MG-23-000884 ********* DEBT: $163,305.78 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEYS: Kristine M. Anthou, Esquire ********************* ADDRESS OF ATTORNEYS : Grenen & Birsic, P.C. One Gateway Center, 9th Floor, Pittsburgh, PA 15222 ********************* ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (412) 281-7650 ******************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, 20th Ward of the City of Pittsburgh: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A DWELLING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 3727 CHARTIERS AVE, PGH, PA 15204. DBV 18907, PG 100, B/L #71-G-36 20 FEB 24 PLAINTIFF MT. LEBANON SCHOOL DISTRICT, vs.

DEFENDANTS: EDWARDS REALTY & ASSOCIATES, LP, A PENNSYLVANIA LIMITED PARTNERHIP ********************* CASE NO. GD 22-002866 ********* DEBT: $13,964.34 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEYS: JOHN T. VOGEL, TUCKER ARENSBERG, P.C. ********************* ADDRESS OF ATTORNEYS : TUCKER ARENSBERG, P.C. 1500 ONE PPG PLACE, PITTSBURGH, PA 15222 ********************* ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: 412.594.3943 ******************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: IN THE COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, COUNTY OF ALLEGHENY, MUNICIPALITY OF MT. LEBANON: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 950 MARGARETTA AVENUE, PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA 15234, DEED BOOK VOLUME 15070, PAGE 505, BLOCK AND LOT 250-E-234 21 FEB 24

DEFENDANTS: JUSTIN C. GLUNT ********************* CASE NO. MG-23-000450 ********* DEBT: $56,111.05 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEYS: Jeff Calcagno, Esquire ********************* ADDRESS OF ATTORNEYS : Brock & Scott, PLLC 2011 RENAISSANCE BOULEVARD, SUITE 100 KING OF PRUSSIA, PA 19406 ********************* ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (844) 856-6646 ******************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, MUNICIPALITY OF PENN HILLS Having erected thereon a dwelling being known and numbered as 302 MCCUTCHEON LANE, PITTSBURGH, PA 15235. Deed Book Volume 15748, Page 263.

Block and Lot Number 0295-M-003070000-00 22 FEB 24

DEFENDANTS: BRUCE G. GAVLIK ********************* CASE NO. MG-23-000328 ********* DEBT: $76,041.03 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEYS: Jeff Calcagno, Esquire ********************* ADDRESS OF ATTORNEYS : Brock & Scott, PLLC 2011 RENAISSANCE BOULEVARD, SUITE 100 KING OF PRUSSIA, PA 19406 ********************* ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (844) 856-6646 ******************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, BOROUGH OF WEST MIFFLIN Having erected thereon a dwelling being known and numbered as 2832 SKYLINE DR, WEST MIFFLIN, PA 15122. Deed Book Volume 12674, Page 474.

Block and Lot Number 0241-N-000280000-00

HAVING ERECTED THEREON A DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 832 EAST 10TH AVENUE, HOMESTEAD, PA 15120. DEED BOOK 18801, PAGE 191.

BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 179-J-56.

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DEFENDANTS: THE UNKNOWN HEIRS OF HERMAN C. HILL AKA HERMAN HILL, DECEASED, LISA WILSON AKA LISA HILL AKA LISA Y. WILSON, SOLELY IN HER CAPACITY AS HEIR OF HERMAN C. HILL AKA HERMAN HILL, DECEASED ********************* CASE NO. MG-22-000051 ********* DEBT: $59,350.92 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEYS: KML LAW GROUP, P.C. ********************* ADDRESS OF ATTORNEYS : SUITE 5000, 701 MARKET STREET PHILADELPHIA, PA 19106 ********************* ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (215) 627-1322 ******************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: IN THE COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, COUNTY OF ALLEGHENY, MUNICIPALITY OF PENN HILLS: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 644 SOUTHERN AVENUE, PITTSBURGH, PA 15235. DEED BOOK 9411, PAGE 450.

BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 296-M-196.

26 FEB 24 DEFENDANTS: UNKNOWN HEIRS OF ANNA L. SCIALABBA, DECEASED, MELISSA SALMON, SOLELY IN HER CAPACITY AS HEIR OF ANNA L. SCIALABBA, DECEASED ********************* CASE NO. MG-19-001382 ********* DEBT: $10,835.99 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEYS: KML LAW GROUP, P.C. ********************* ADDRESS OF ATTORNEYS : SUITE 5000, 701 MARKET STREET PHILADELPHIA, PA 19106 ********************* ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (215) 627-1322 ******************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: IN THE COMMONWEAL TH OF PENNSYLVANIA, COUNTY OF ALLEGHENY, TOWNSHIP OF INDIANA: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 27 ROWE STREET, RURAL RIDGE, PA 15075. DEED BOOK 10608, PAGE 455.

BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 957-F-109.

27 FEB 24 DEFENDANTS: MICHAEL A. BABYAK, MICHELLE L. BABYAK ********************* CASE NO. MG-22-001040 ********* DEBT: $120,176.99 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEYS: KML LAW GROUP, P.C. ********************* ADDRESS OF ATTORNEYS : SUITE 5000, 701 MARKET STREET PHILADELPHIA, PA 19106 ********************* ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (215) 627-1322 ******************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: IN THE COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, COUNTY OF ALLEGHENY, BOROUGH OF BALDWIN: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 451 CHARLOTTE DRIVE, PITTSBURGH, PA 15236. DEED BOOK 12360, PAGE 389.

BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 315-N-73.

28 FEB 24 DEFENDANTS: DAVID LEFF AKA DAVID A. LEFF, DEBORAH J. LEFF ********************* CASE NO. GD-23-006772 ********* DEBT: $22,901.01 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEYS: KML LAW GROUP, P.C. ********************* ADDRESS OF ATTORNEYS : SUITE 5000, 701 MARKET STREET PHILADELPHIA, PA 19106 ********************* ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (215) 627-1322 ******************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: IN THE COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, COUNTY OF ALLEGHENY, 14TH WARD CITY OF PITTSBURGH: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 3 FLOTILLA WAY, PITTSBURGH, PA 15221.

DEED BOOK 8609, PAGE 118. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER l 76-A-146.

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HAVING ERECTED THEREON A DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 2612 MOUNT TROY ROAD, PITTSBURGH, PA 15212. DEED BOOK 13775, PAGE 175.

BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 78-S-178.

30 FEB 24 DEFENDANTS: Eve Mirt, Corey V. Mirt ********************* CASE NO.MG-23-000291 ********* DEBT: $122,549.53 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEYS: LOGS Legal Group LLP ********************* ADDRESS OF ATTORNEYS : 3600 Horizon Drive, Suite 150 King of Prussia, PA 19406 ********************* ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (610) 278-6800 ******************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, BOROUGH OF WEST MIFFLIN: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 4615 HOME STREET, WEST MIFFLIN, PA 15122. DEED BOOK VOLUME 16627, PAGE 431, BLOCK AND LOT 0181-S00092-0000-00.

31 FEB 24 DEFENDANTS: Sara Silvio, Known Heir of Anthony M. Silvio, deceased, Tricia Silvio, Known Heir of Anthony M. Silvio, deceased, Cheyenne Silvio, Known Heir of Anthony M. Silvio, deceased, Michael Silvio, Known Heir of Anthony M. Silvio, deceased, Unknown Heirs, Successors, Assigns and All Persons, Firms or Associations Claiming Right, Title or Interest from or under Anthony M. Silvio, Deceased ********************* CASE NO.MG-20-000170 ********* DEBT: $179,272.13 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEYS: LOGS Legal Group LLP ********************* ADDRESS OF ATTORNEYS : 3600 Horizon Drive, Suite 150 King of Prussia, PA 19406 ********************* ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (610) 278-6800 ******************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, BOROUGH OF BRENTWOOD: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 115 CATSKILL AVENUE, PITTSBURGH, PA 15227. DEED BOOK VOLUME 11444, PAGE 359, BLOCK AND LOT 0137-L00152-0000-00 32 FEB 24 DEFENDANTS: Eric Dorsch ********************* CASE NO. MG-23-000602 ********* DEBT: $102,904.23 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEYS: LOGS Legal Group LLP ********************* ADDRESS OF ATTORNEYS : 3600 Horizon Drive, Suite 150 King of Prussia, PA 19406 ********************* ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (610) 278-6800 ******************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, 31ST WARD OF THE CITY OF PITTSBURGH: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 1063 ELWELL STREET, PITTSBURGH, PA 15207. DEED BOOK VOLUME 12151, PAGE 369, BLOCK AND LOT 0185-M00028-0000-00.

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HAVING ERECTED THEREON A DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 424 FAIRYWOOD STREET, PITTSBURGH, PA 15205. DEED BOOK VOLUME 5383, PAGE 119, BLOCK AND LOT 0070-E-000360000-00.

34 FEB 24 DEFENDANTS: THE UNKNOWN HEIRS, SUCCESSORS, ASSIGNS AND ALL PERSONS, FIRMS, OR ASSOCIATIONS CLAIMING RIGHT, TITLE, OR INTEREST FROM OR UNDER DOROTHY J. CAMPBELL, DECEASED THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA ********************* CASE NO. MG-23-000550 ********* DEBT: $155,858.23 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEYS: Jill M. Fein, Esquire. Hill Wallack LLP ********************* ADDRESS OF ATTORNEYS : 1000 Floral Vale Blvd. Suite 300, Suite 250, Yardley, PA 19067 ********************* ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (215) 579-7700 ******************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, TOWNSHIP OF WEST DEER: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A ONE STORY DWELLING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 15 DEER HOLLOW LANE TARENTUM, PA 15084 DEED BOOK 11620 AND PAGE 582 BLOCK & LOT NO. 1220-J-239 35 FEB 24 DEFENDANTS: DOMINIC JEREMIAH REESE MACKENZIE MARIE CERASO ********************* CASE NO. MG-23-000012 ********* DEBT: $182,889.33 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEYS: Jill M. Fein, Esquire. Hill Wallack LLP ********************* ADDRESS OF ATTORNEYS : 1000 Floral Vale Blvd. Suite 300, Suite 250, Yardley, PA 19067 ********************* ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (215) 579-7700 ******************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, BOROUGH OF DORMONT: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A TWO STORY DWELLING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 3065 LATONIA AVE PITTSBURGH, PA 15216 DEED BOOK 18361 AND PAGE 1 BLOCK & LOT NO. 98-M-192 36 FEB 24 DEFENDANTS: Shawn W. McVay ********************* CASE NO. MG-23-000797 ********* DEBT: $99,392.04 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEYS: The Law Office of Gregory Javardian, LLC ********************* ADDRESS OF ATTORNEYS : 1310 Industrial Boulevard, pt Floor, Suite 101, Southampton, PA 18966 ********************* ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: 215-942-9690 ******************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Collier Township: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 210 BROOK STREET, CARNEGIE, PA 15106 AKA 12 MAIN STREET, CARNEGIE, PA 15106. DEED BOOK VOLUME 12480, PAGE230. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER. 147-E-2. ALTERNATE PARCEL ID. 9905X- 572.

37 FEB 24 DEFENDANTS: Charles A.J. Halpin, III, Esquire, Personal Representative of the Estate of Geraldine M. Ross, Deceased ********************* CASE NO. GD-23-009644 ********* DEBT: $117,686.92 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEYS: The Law Office of Gregory Javardian, LLC ********************* ADDRESS OF ATTORNEYS : 1310 Industrial Boulevard, pt Floor, Suite 101, Southampton, PA 18966 ********************* ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: 215-942-9690 ******************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Municipality of Momoeville: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A DWELLING HOUSE BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 1184 COLGATE DRIVE, MONROEVILLE, PA 15146. DEED BOOK VOLUME 12691, PAGE 244. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER. 857-S-183.

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38 FEB 24 DEFENDANTS: Charles A.J. Halpin, III; Esquire, Personal Representative of the Estate of Elizabeth M. Stack, Deceased ********************* CASE NO. GD-23-009639 ********* DEBT: $8,545.24 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEYS: The Law Office of Gregory Javardian, LLC ********************* ADDRESS OF ATTORNEYS : 1310 Industrial Boulevard, pt Floor, Suite 101, Southampton, PA 18966 ********************* ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: 215-942-9690 ******************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Borough of Munhall: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A TWO-STORY FRAME DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 303 WEST MILLER AVENUE, HOMESTEAD, PA 15120. DEED BOOK VOLUME 10333, PAGE 182. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER. 132-L-151.

39 FEB 24 DEFENDANTS: JASON G. ASTURl ********************* CASE NO. AR-20-000360 ********* DEBT: $8,825.50 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEYS: Fred C. Jug, Jr. ********************* ADDRESS OF ATTORNEYS : 310 Grant Street, Suite 1109, Pittsburgh, PA 15219 ********************* ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: 412-255-6500 ******************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Township of Robinson: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A SUNGUILD OF ROBINSON CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 2706 LEONA LANE, CORAOPOLIS, PA 15108. DEED BOOK 12930, PAGE 244. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 0270-P-00001-B006-00.

40 FEB 24 DEFENDANTS: RUTH A. LOVETT, ********************* CASE NO. AR-23-000484 ********* DEBT: $3,825.12 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEYS: Fred C. Jug, Jr. ********************* ADDRESS OF ATTORNEYS : 310 Grant Street, Suite 1109, Pittsburgh, PA 15219 ********************* ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: 412-255-6500 ******************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Township of South Fayette: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A HUNTING RIDGE COMMUNITY SERVICES ASSOCIATION DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 2007 CLEARFORK ROAD, BRIDGEVILLE, PA 15017. DEED BOOK 11425, PAGE 616. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 0481-R00038-0000-00.

41 FEB 24 DEFENDANTS: JUSTINE A. BIBEY AND KIMBERLY J. BIBEY ********************* CASE NO. MG-17-001510 ********* DEBT: $51,153.09 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEYS: LEON P. HALLER, ESQUIRE ********************* ADDRESS OF ATTORNEYS : PURCELL, KRUG AND HALLER 1719 NORTH FRONT STREET HARRISBURG, PA 17102 ********************* ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: 717-234-4178 ******************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, 29th Ward of the City of Pittsburgh: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 1628 LEOLYN STREET, PITTSBURGH, PA 15210. DEED BOOK VOLUME 12903, PAGE 241. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 60-M-118.

42 FEB 24 DEFENDANTS: Kevin Watson and Tonya Watson A/K/A Tonya M. Watson ********************* CASE NO. MG-22-000864 ********* DEBT: $171,816.88 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEYS: Stem & Eisenberg, PC ********************* ADDRESS OF ATTORNEYS : The Shops at Valley Square, 1581 Main Street, Suite 200 Warrington, PA 18976 ********************* ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (215) 572-8111 ******************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny and the Borough of Bellevue: Having erected thereon a dwelling being known and numbered as 564 Dawson Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15202-3109. Deed Book Volume 11796, Page 199. Block and Lot Number 160-C-132.

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43 FEB 24 DEFENDANTS: James V. Harbison a/k/a James V. Harbison, III and Marcia L. Harbison ********************* CASE NO. MG-23-000116 ********* DEBT: $149,472.56 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEYS: Stem & Eisenberg, PC ********************* ADDRESS OF ATTORNEYS : The Shops at Valley Square, 1581 Main Street, Suite 200 Warrington, PA 18976 ********************* ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (215) 572-8111 ******************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny and the Township of West Deer:

49 FEB 24 DEFENDANTS: JULIE GUSS, JOHN R. GUSS ********************* CASE NO. MG-22-000659 ********* DEBT: $421,923.08 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEYS: KML LAW GROUP, P.C. ********************* ADDRESS OF ATTORNEYS : SUITE 5000, 701 MARKET STREET PHILADELPHIA, PA 19106 ********************* ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (215) 627-1322 ******************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: IN THE COMMONWEAL TH OF PENNSYLVANIA, COUNTY OF ALLEGHENY, BOROUGH OF SEWICKLEY:

55 FEB 24 DEFENDANTS: RICHARD J. KLINGER, III ********************* CASE NO. MG-23-000207 ********* DEBT: $41,637.78 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEYS: LEON P. HALLER, ESQUIRE ********************* ADDRESS OF ATTORNEYS : PURCELL, KRUG AND HALLER 1719 NORTH FRONT STREET HARRISBURG, PA 17102 ********************* ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: 717-234-4178 ******************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Municipality of Penn Hills:

61 FEB 24 PLAINTIFF(S) Woodland Hills School District vs DEFENDANTS: J Key Housing, LLC ********************* CASE NO. GD 22-000218 ********* DEBT: $16,633.41 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEYS: Joseph W. Gramc, Esquire ********************* ADDRESS OF ATTORNEYS : 525 William Penn Place, Ste. 3110 Pittsburgh, PA 15219 ********************* ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (412) 281-0587 ******************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Borough of Turtle Creek:

67 FEB 24 DEFENDANTS: CAREY G. KING; HARMONIE M. SITES ********************* CASE NO. MG-22-000724 ********* DEBT: $45,937.19 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEYS: Stephen Panik, Esquire ********************* ADDRESS OF ATTORNEYS : Brock & Scott, PLLC 2011 RENAISSANCE BOULEYARD, SUITE 100 KING OF PRUSSIA, PA 19406 ********************* ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (844) 856-6646 ******************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, 28TH WARD OF THE CITY OF PITTSBURGH

Having erected thereon a dwelling being known and numbered as 1066 Deer Creek Road, Gibsonia, PA 15044-7013. Deed Book Volume 13122, PAGE 276. Block and Lot Number 2010-A-168.

44 FEB 24 DEFENDANTS: CATHY PETRULLI, ADMINISTRATRIX OF THE ESTATE OF JOSEPH S. SZALKO ********************* CASE NO.GD-23-008555 ********* DEBT: $138,419.63 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEYS: CHRISTINE L. GRAHAM, ESQUIRE ********************* ADDRESS OF ATTORNEYS : McCABE, WEISBERG & CONWAY, LLC 1420 WALNUT STREET, SUITE 1501 PHILADELPHIA, PA 19102 ********************* ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (215) 790-1010 ******************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Borough of Port Vue: Having erected thereon a dwelling being known and numbered as 207 Dersam Street, McKeesport, Pennsylvania 15133.

Deed Book Volume 18587, Page 213.

Block and Lot Number 0383-L-002220000-00.

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DEFENDANTS: S JEFFREY KEARNS, KNOWN SURVIVING HEIR OF CAROL A. KEARNS, JEREMY KEARNS, KNOWN SURVIVING HEIR OF CAROL A. KEARNS, JUSTIN KEARNS, KNOWN SURVIVING HEIR OF CAROL A. KEARNS, AND UNKNOWN SURVIVING HEIRS OF CAROL A. KEARNS ********************* CASE NO.GD-23-007884 ********* DEBT: $76,987.52 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEYS: CHRISTINE L. GRAHAM, ESQUIRE ********************* ADDRESS OF ATTORNEYS : McCABE, WEISBERG & CONWAY, LLC 1420 WALNUT STREET, SUITE 1501 PHILADELPHIA, PA 19102 ********************* ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (215) 790-1010 ******************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, l0th Ward of the City of Pittsburgh: Having erected thereon a dwelling being known and numbered as 5706 Butler Street, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15201. Deed Book Volume 11257, Page 265. Block and Lot Number 0120-J00155-0000-00

46 FEB 24 DEFENDANTS: KERRI HAZLETT AND PHILLIP E. PIROZZI ********************* CASE NO.. MG-23-000599 ********* DEBT: $99,266.23 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEYS: CHRISTINE L. GRAHAM, ESQUIRE ********************* ADDRESS OF ATTORNEYS : McCABE, WEISBERG & CONWAY, LLC 1420 WALNUT STREET, SUITE 1501 PHILADELPHIA, PA 19102 ********************* ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (215) 790-1010 ******************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Township of Harrison: Having erected thereon a dwelling being known and numbered as 1014 Gordon Street, Natrona Heights, Pennsylvania 15065. Deed Book Volume 18452, Page 69. Block and Lot Number 1679- E-002480000-00.

47 FEB 24 DEFENDANTS: Marianne Hirkulich, Denis Hirkulich, Paul Plichta, Joseph Kazan and All Unknown Heirs of John Troha, Deceased. ********************* CASE NO. GD-22-002114 ********* DEBT: $48,886.03 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEYS: Lois M. Vitti ********************* ADDRESS OF ATTORNEYS : 663 Fifth Street, Oakmont, PA 15139 ********************* ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: 412-281-1725 ******************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Borough of Whitaker: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A SINGLE FAMILY BUNGALOW DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 131 ARKANSAS AVENUE, HOMESTEAD, PA 15120. DEED BOOK DE-18928, PAGE 232. BLOCK AND LOT 180-H-43 48 FEB 24 DEFENDANTS: JANET M. TARKER ********************* CASE NO. MG-22-000938 ********* DEBT: $108,758.04 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEYS: KML LAW GROUP, P.C. ********************* ADDRESS OF ATTORNEYS : SUITE 5000, 701 MARKET STREET PHILADELPHIA, PA 19106 ********************* ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (215) 627-1322 ******************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: IN THE COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, COUNTY OF ALLEGHENY, BOROUGH OF BRENTWOOD: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 33 WEST FRANCIS AVENUE, PITTSBURGH, PA 15227. DEED BOOK 10498, PAGE 251.

BLOCK AND LOT 1\TUMBER 137-K-183.

HAVING ERECTED THEREON A DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 620 MAPLE LANE, SEWICKLEY, PA 15143.

DEED BOOK 10554, PAGE 47. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 506-M-60.

50 FEB 24 DEFENDANTS: MARTIN P. CALLENDER ********************* CASE NO. MG-22-000176 ********* DEBT: $I I 0,837.93 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEYS: Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC ********************* ADDRESS OF ATTORNEYS : 133 GAITHER DRIVE, SUITE F MOUNT LAUREL, NJ 08054 ********************* ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: 855-225-6906 ******************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Township of Harmar: Having erected thereon a dwelling being known and numbered as 38 Highbury Road Cheswick, PA I 5024. Deed Book Volume 13810, Page 423. Block and Lot 0622-J-00066-0000-00.

51 FEB 24 DEFENDANTS: CHRISTOPHER L. RUTKOWSKI; JAMIE MARIE Z. RUTKOWSKI ********************* CASE NO. MG-23-000118 ********* DEBT: $64,498.36 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEYS: Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC ********************* ADDRESS OF ATTORNEYS : 133 GAITHER DRIVE, SUITE F MOUNT LAUREL, NJ 08054 ********************* ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: 855-225-6906 ******************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Township of Harrison: Having erected thereon a dwelling being known and numbered as 1304 8th Ave Natrona Heights, PA 15065. Deed Book Volume 17620, Page 157. Block and Lot 1368-J-00008-0000-00 52 FEB 24 DEFENDANTS: WILLIAM SNOW ********************* CASE NO. GD-22-012492 ********* DEBT: $28,453.34 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEYS: Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC ********************* ADDRESS OF ATTORNEYS : 133 GAITHER DRIVE, SUITE F MOUNT LAUREL, NJ 08054 ********************* ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: 855-225-6906 ******************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, 15th Ward of the City of Pittsburgh: Having erected thereon a dwelling being known and numbered as 566 Greenfield Ave Pittsburgh, PA 15207. Deed Book Volume 12370, Page 416. Block and Lot 0054-R00028-0000-00.

53 FEB 24 DEFENDANTS: LORETTA A. JARRETT AKA LORETTA JARRETT, IN HER CAPACITY AS EXECUTRIX AND KNOWN HEIR OF THE ESTATE OF LOGRETTA MYERS; UNKNOWN HEIRS, SUCCESSORS, ASSIGNS AND ALL PERSONS, FIRMS OR ASSOCIATIONS CLAIMING RIGHT, TITLE OR INTEREST FROM OR UNDER LOGRETTA MYERS ********************* CASE NO. MG-22-000819 ********* DEBT: $23,312.49 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEYS: Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC ********************* ADDRESS OF ATTORNEYS : 133 GAITHER DRIVE, SUITE F MOUNT LAUREL, NJ 08054 ********************* ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: 855-225-6906 ******************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, First Ward of The Borough of Wilkinsburg: Having erected thereon a dwelling being known and numbered as 1326 Sherman Street Pittsburgh, PA 15221. Deed Book Volume 3908, Page 378. Block and Lot 0232-G-00069-0000-00.

54 FEB 24 PLAINTIFF(S) MCKEESPORT AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT AND BOROUGH OF DRAVOSBURG vs DEFENDANTS: HOMETOWN ROOTER, LLC ********************* CASE NO. GD-22-007569 ********* DEBT: $11,058.78 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEYS: CHRISTOPHER E. VINCENT ********************* ADDRESS OF ATTORNEYS : 546 WENDEL ROAD, IRWIN, PA 15642 ********************* ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: 724-978-0333 ******************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, BOROUGH OF ORAVOSBURG: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A COMMERCIAL STRUCTURE BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 314 WASHINGTON AVENUE, DRAVOSBURG, PA 15034. DEED BOOK 17406, PAGE 187.

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HAVING ERECTED THEREON A DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 108 HAZEL ROAD, PITTSBURGH, PA 15235.

DEED BOOK VOLUME 16688, PAGE 180.

BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 539-A-26.

56 FEB 24 PLAINTIFF(S) COUNTY OF ALLEGHENEY vs DEFENDANTS: Anna Hill, with Notice to Heirs and Assigns & Grant Hill, with Notice to Heirs and Assigns & Shirley M. Brown, with Notice to Heirs and Assigns ********************* CASE NO. GD 23-008154 ********* DEBT: $28,690.27 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEYS: Joseph W. Gramc, Esquire ********************* ADDRESS OF ATTORNEYS : 525 William Penn Place, Ste. 3110 Pittsburgh, PA 15219 ********************* ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (412) 281-0587 ******************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Borough of Plum: Being thereon vacant residential land known as Hemphill Hollow Road, New Kensington, PA 15068. Deed Book Volume 3020, Page 443. Block & Lot 1096-L-252.

57 FEB 24 PLAINTIFF(S) COUNTY OF ALLEGHENEY vs DEFENDANTS: Odessa Bennett, with Notice to Heirs and Assigns ********************* CASE NO. GD 23-008153 ********* DEBT: $11,110.62 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEYS: Joseph W. Gramc, Esquire ********************* ADDRESS OF ATTORNEYS : 525 William Penn Place, Ste. 3110 Pittsburgh, PA 15219 ********************* ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (412) 281-0587 ******************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Borough of Plum: Being thereon vacant residential land known as Greensburg Road, New Kensington, PA 15068. Deed Book Volume 4002, Page 532. Block & Lot 1096-M-154.

58 FEB 24 PLAINTIFF(S) Borough of Mt. Oliver vs DEFENDANTS: Denise F. Grisham ********************* CASE NO. GD 12-011100 ********* DEBT: $3,670.72 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEYS: Joseph W. Gramc, Esquire ********************* ADDRESS OF ATTORNEYS : 525 William Penn Place, Ste. 3110 Pittsburgh, PA 15219 ********************* ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (412) 281-0587 ******************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Borough of Mt. Oliver: Having erected thereon a two story frame house being known as 107 John Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15210. Deed Book Volume 12484, Page 405. Block & Lot No. 14-L-249-A. 59 FEB 24 PLAINTIFF(S) County of Allegheny vs DEFENDANTS: Olga Goyda, With Notice to Heirs and Assigns ********************* CASE NO. G.D. 23-004936 ********* DEBT: $4,029.58 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEYS: Joseph W. Gramc, Esquire ********************* ADDRESS OF ATTORNEYS : 525 William Penn Place, Ste. 3110 Pittsburgh, PA 15219 ********************* ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (412) 281-0587 ******************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Borough of McKees Rocks: Having erected thereon a two story frame house being known as 15 Shingiss Street, McKees Rocks, PA 15136. Deed Book Volume 3905, Page 235. Block & Lot No. 43-D-53.

60 FEB 24 PLAINTIFF(S) County of Allegheny vs DEFENDANTS: Ronald G. Holmes ********************* CASE NO. GD 20-013179 ********* DEBT: $4,262.68 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEYS: Joseph W. Gramc, Esquire ********************* ADDRESS OF ATTORNEYS : 525 William Penn Place, Ste. 3110 Pittsburgh, PA 15219 ********************* ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (412) 281-0587 ******************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, C o u n t y o f A l l e g h e n y, B o r o u g h o f Dravosburg: Having erected thereon a two-story two-family house being known as 16 Park Avenue, Dravosburg, PA 15034. Deed Book Volume 6363, Page 37. Block & Lot 309-L-86.

Having erected thereon a two story commercial apartment building being known as 415 Mercer Street, Turtle Creek, PA 15145. Deed Book Volume 17986, Page 328. Block & Lot No. 455-M-290.

62 FEB 24 PLAINTIFF(S) County of Allegheny vs DEFENDANTS: James S. Wilson ********************* CASE NO. GD 23-006339 ********* DEBT: $3,960.27 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEYS: Joseph W. Gramc, Esquire ********************* ADDRESS OF ATTORNEYS : 525 William Penn Place, Ste. 3110 Pittsburgh, PA 15219 ********************* ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (412) 281-0587 ******************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, City of McKeesport - Ward 11: Having erected thereon a one story commercial garage being known as 427 Eden Park Boulevard, McKeesport, PA 15132. Deed Book Volume 10774, Page 472. Block & Lot 464-S-70.

63 FEB 24 DEFENDANTS: JAMES R. THRIFT ********************* CASE NO. AR-22-003933 ********* DEBT: $7,556.37 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEYS: Fred C. Jug, Jr ********************* ADDRESS OF ATTORNEYS : 310 Grant Street, Suite 1109, Pittsburgh, PA 15219 ********************* ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: 412-255-6500 ******************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Municipality of Monroeville: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A HAYMAKER POINTE HOMEOWNERS’ ASSOCIATION DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 130 HORIZON DRIVE, MONROEVILLE, PENNSYLVANIA 15146. DEED BOOK 17827, PAGE 12. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 0860-E-00022-0000-00.

64 FEB 24 DEFENDANTS: JEFFREY PATRICK and PATRICIA L. SHARPE ********************* CASE NO. AR-22-003050 ********* DEBT: $2,325.48 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEYS: Fred C. Jug, Jr ********************* ADDRESS OF ATTORNEYS : 310 Grant Street, Suite 1109, Pittsburgh, PA 15219 ********************* ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: 412-255-6500 ******************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Township of South Fayette: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A HUNTING RIDGE COMMUNITY SERVICES ASSOCIATION, CONDOMINIUM DWELLING, BEING KNOWN AND.NUMBERED AS 2467 BROOK LEDGE ROAD, 24B, BRIDGEVILLE, PA 15017. DEED BOOK 18614, PAGE 93.

BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 0481-R-00474024B-00.

65 FEB 24 DEFENDANTS: KNOWN AND UNKNOWN HEIRS OF MARY MAUREEN BAKER aka MARY M. BAKER ********************* CASE NO. MG-22-000708 ********* DEBT: $30,680.06 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEYS: Michelle Pierro, Esq. (PA ID No. 317454) ********************* ADDRESS OF ATTORNEYS : Tucker Arensberg, P.C. 1500 One PPG Place Pittsburgh, PA 15222 ********************* ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (412) 566-1212 ******************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Borough of West Mifflin: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A DWELLING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS: 1735 VERMONT AVENUE, WEST MIFFLIN, PA 15122. DEED BOOK VOLUME 6100, PAGE 849 Block / Lot# 306-B-148 66 FEB 24 DEFENDANTS: KNOWN AND UNKNOWN HEIRS OF EARL CLARK aka EARL L. CLARK ********************* CASE NO. MG-2 2- 0 0 0 9 2 7 ********* DEBT: $61,305.97 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEYS: Michelle Pierro, Esq. (PA ID No. 317454) ********************* ADDRESS OF ATTORNEYS : Tucker Arensberg, P.C. 1500 One PPG Place Pittsburgh, PA 15222 ********************* ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (412) 566-1212 ******************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Borough of Wilkinsburg: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A DWELLING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 904 COAL STREET, PITTSBURGH, PA 15221. DEED BOOK VOLUME 11560, PAGE NUMBER 540. BLOCK / LOT # 233-A-182

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PARCEL ONE: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 232 HOLLYWOOD STREET, PITTSBURGH, PA 15205. DEED BOOK 10643, PAGE 404. BLOCK AND LOT 0040-C--00248-0000-00 PARCEL TWO: VACANT LAND BEING KNOWN AS HOLLYWOOD STREET, PITTSBURGH, PA 15205. DEED BOOK 10643, PAGE 404.

BLOCK AND LOT 0040-D-00081-0000-00 68 FEB 24 DEFENDANTS: ) ROBERT DAVID MOORE aka ROBERT D. MOORE; THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA C/O THE UNITED STATES ATTORNEY FOR THE WESTERN DISTRICT OF PA ********************* CASE NO. MG-20-000345 ********* DEBT: $171,722.50 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEYS: Jeff Calcagno, Esquire ********************* ADDRESS OF ATTORNEYS : Brock & Scott, PLLC 2011 RENAISSANCE BOULEYARD, SUITE 100 KING OF PRUSSIA, PA 19406 ********************* ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (844) 856-6646 ******************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, SOUTH PARK TOWNSHIP Having erected thereon a dwelling being known and numbered as 1889 RIGGS RD, SOUTH PARK, PA 15129. Deed Book Volume 9762, Page 473.

Block and Lot Number 0885-S-001420000-00 69 FEB 24 DEFENDANTS: THOMAS A. BENNETT; MISTY D. BENNETT ********************* CASE NO. MG-18-000769 ********* DEBT: $384,100.54 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEYS: Jeff Calcagno, Esquire ********************* ADDRESS OF ATTORNEYS : Brock & Scott, PLLC 2011 RENAISSANCE BOULEYARD, SUITE 100 KING OF PRUSSIA, PA 19406 ********************* ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (844) 856-6646 ******************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, TOWNSHIP OF UPPER ST. CLAIR Having erected thereon a dwelling being known and numbered as 2123 CLAIRMONT DRIVE, PITTSBURGH, PA 15241. Deed Book Volume 14979, Page 261.

Block and Lot Number 0321-P-000220000-00 70 FEB 24 DEFENDANTS: Ryan Lucido and Erin E. Lucido ********************* CASE NO. MG-22-000715 ********* DEBT: $287,043.45 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEYS: Richard M. Squire & Associates, LLC ********************* ADDRESS OF ATTORNEYS : 115 West Avenue, Suite 104, Jenkintown, PA 19046 ********************* ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (215) 886-8790 ******************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Municipality of Bethel Park.

HAVING ERECTED THEREON A DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 442 LIMESTONE DRIVE, BETHEL PARK, PA 15102, DEED BOOK VOLUME 12500, PAGE 500, BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 0774-E-00020-0000-00.

71 FEB 24 DEFENDANTS: Kiavi Funding, Inc ********************* CASE NO. MG-23-000610 ********* DEBT: $219,421.39 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEYS: PADGETT LAW GROUP ********************* ADDRESS OF ATTORNEYS : 700 Darby Road, Suite 100 Havertown, PA 19083 ********************* ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: 850-422-2520 ******************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny and the Municipality of Penn Hills: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A FOUR FAMILY TWO-STORY DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 5725 VERONA ROAD, VERONA, PA 15147. DEED BOOK VOLUME 18839, PAGE 513, INSTRUMENT NUMBER 2022-9394. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 0366-L-00021-0000-00.

72 FEB 24 DEFENDANTS: Nicole D. Jordan, as Believed Heir of the Estate of Donna D. Still, AKA Donna S. Jordan; Unknown Heirs of the Estate of Donna D. Still, AKA Donna S. Jordan; Unknown Administrators of the Estate of Donna D. Still, AKA Donna S. Jordan ********************* CASE NO. GD-23-005977 ********* DEBT: $22,145.16 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEYS: Manley Deas Kochalski LLC ********************* ADDRESS OF ATTORNEYS : P. 0. Box 165028 Columbus, OH 43216-5028 ********************* ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: 614-220-5611 ******************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Borough of Wilkinsburg: Having erected thereon a dwelling being known and numbered as 1706 Turner Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15221. Deed Book Volume 6635, Page 336. Block and Lot Number 0296-P­ OO162-0000-00.

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73 FEB 24 DEFENDANTS: Adrian Auden Sanchez Fierro ********************* CASE NO. MG-23-000850 ********* DEBT: $175,814.92 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEYS: Manley Deas Kochalski LLC ********************* ADDRESS OF ATTORNEYS : P. 0. Box 165028 Columbus, OH 43216-5028 ********************* ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: 614-220-5611 ******************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, City of Pittsburgh, Ward 29:

78 FEB 24 PLAINTIFF(S): Quaker Valley School District VS. DEFENDANTS: Paul Bukoskey, III & Tracy Bukoskey ********************* CASE NO.GD 22-000523 ********* DEBT: $3,498.46 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEYS: Joseph W. Gramc, Esquire ********************* ADDRESS OF ATTORNEYS : 525 William Penn Place, Suite 3110 Pittsburgh, PA 15219 ********************* ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (412) 281-0587 ******************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Township of Leet:

83 FEB 24 PLAINTIFF(S) Penn Hills School District and Municipality of Penn Hills VS. DEFENDANTS: CARMINE C. LAUGHLIN ********************* CASE NO.GD 23-002343 ********* DEBT: $14,326.87 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEYS: Jennifer L. Cerce, Esquire ********************* ADDRESS OF ATTORNEYS : 424 S. 27th Street, Ste. 210 Pittsburgh, PA 15203 ********************* ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (412) 242-4400 ******************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Municipality of Penn Hills:

88 FEB 24 DEFENDANTS: U N K N OWN HE IR S , S U C C E S S OR S , ASSIGNS, AND ALL PERSONS, FIRMS, OR ASSOCIATIONS CLAIMING RIGHT, TITLE OR INTEREST FROM OR UNDER ANITA L. UPSHAW aka ANITA LOUISE UPSHAW, DECEASED; RAYMOND D. BROWN, III, IN HIS CAPACITY AS HEIR OF ANITA L. UPSHAW aka ANITA LOUISE UPSHAW, DECEASED ********************* CASE NO.MG-23-000576 ********* DEBT: $119,367.86 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEYS: Stephen Panik, Esquire ********************* ADDRESS OF ATTORNEYS : Brock & Scott, PLLC 2011 RENAISSANCE BOULEYARD, SUITE 100 KING OF PRUSSIA, PA 19406 ********************* ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (844) 856-6646 ******************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, MUNICIPALITY OF PENN HILLS

94 FEB 24 PLAINTIFF(S) BETHEL PARK SCHOOL DISTRICT vs DEFENDANTS: CRESTLAND COMPANY ********************* CASE NO. GD-23-009398 ********* DEBT: $51,683.37 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEYS: Elizabeth P. Sattler, Esquire ********************* ADDRESS OF ATTORNEYS : 445 Fort Pitt Boulevard, Suite 503, Pittsburgh, PA 15219 ********************* ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: 412-391-0160 ******************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Municipality of Bethel Park:

Having erected thereon a dwelling being known and numbered as 224 KEY DR, PITTSBURGH, PA 15235. Deed Book Volume 17242, Page 558.

Block and Lot Number 0539-A-002240000-00

95 FEB 24 DEFENDANTS: CHAD LOUIS LETRICK IN HIS CAPACITY AS CO-ADMINISTRATOR AND HEIR OF THE ESTATE OF LINDA L. LETRICK aka LINDA LETRICK aka LINDA LEE LETRICK; MEGAN ALICE LETRICK, IN HER CAPACITY AS CO-ADMINISTRATRIX AND HEIR OF THE ESTATE OF LINDA L. LETRICK aka LINDA LETRICK aka LINDA LEE LETRICK; UNKNOWN HEIRS, SUCCESSORS, ASSIGNS, AND ALL PERSONS, FIRMS, OR ASSOCIATIONS, CLAIMING RIGHT, TITLE, OR INTEREST FROM OR UNDER LINDA L. LETRICK aka LINDA LETRICK aka LINDA LEE LETRICK ********************* CASE NO. MG-22-001038 ********* DEBT: $195,348.97 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEYS: Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC ********************* ADDRESS OF ATTORNEYS : 133 GAITHER DRIVE, SUITE F MOUNT LAUREL, NJ 08054 ********************* ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: 855-225-6906 ******************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Borough of Bell Acres:

Having erected thereon a dwelling being known and numbered as 133 Duffland Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15210. Document Number 2022-29064, Deed Book Volume 19047, Page 101. Block and Lot Number 0095-D-00370-0000-00.

74 FEB 24 DEFENDANTS: David A. Lacek, Jr. and Brandy M. Padgelek ********************* CASE NO. MG-20-000173 ********* DEBT: $222,804.79 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEYS: Richard M. Squire & Associates, LLC ********************* ADDRESS OF ATTORNEYS : 115 West Avenue, Suite 104, Jenkintown, PA 19046 ********************* ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (215) 886-8790 ******************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsy1vania, County of Allegheny, and Township of Scott: Having erected thereon a dwelling being known and numbered as 323 Glenn Avenue, Carnegie, PA 15106. Deed Book Volume 17244, Page 17. Block and Lot Number 0102-P-00136-0000-00 75 FEB 24

DEFENDANTS: JIMMY HERTZOG aka JAMES HERZOG, KNOWN SURVIVING HEIR OF VIRGINIA MAY HERTZOG, DAVE HERTZOG aka DAVID HERTZOG, KNOWN SURVIVING HEIR OF VIRGINIA MAY HERTZOG, SUE HERTZOG aka SUSAN HERTZOG, KNOWN SURVIVING HEIR OF VIRGINIA MAY HERTZOG, JEANIE HERTZOG, KNOWN SURVIVING HEIR OF VIRGINIA MAY HERTZOG, AND UNKNOWN SURVIVING HEIRS OF VIRGINIA MAY HERTZOG ********************* CASE NO.GD-23-000405 ********* DEBT: $94,004.42 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEYS: CHRISTINE L. GRAHAM, ESQUIRE ********************* ADDRESS OF ATTORNEYS : McCABE, WEISBERG & CONWAY, LLC 1420 WALNUT STREET, SUITE 1501 PHILADELPHIA, PA 19102 ********************* ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (215) 790-1010 ******************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Municipality of Penn Hills: Having erected thereon a dwelling being known and numbered as 1820 Loretta Drive, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15235.

Deed Book Volume 3708, Page 357. Block and Lot Number 0632-K-00134-0000-00.

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DEFENDANTS: GREGORY VINSKI KNOWN SURVIVING HEIR OF NANCY M. VINSKI, STEPHANIE KUMPHMILLER AKA STEPHANIE VINSKI KNOWN SURVIVING HEIR OF NANCY M. VINSKI, DEBORAH A. MANGOLA KNOWN SURVIVING HEIR OF NANCY M. VINSKI, JOHN VINSKI KNOWN SURVIVING HEIR OF NANCY M. VINSKI, LAWRENCE N. VINSKI JR. KNOWN SURVIVING HEIR OF NANCY M. VINSKI, RICHARD THEWES JR. KNOWN SURVIVING HEIR OF NANCY M. VINSKI, AND UNKNOWN SURVIVING HEIRS OF NANCY M. VINSKI ********************* CASE NO.GD-19-013013 ********* DEBT: $80,846.76 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEYS: CHRISTINE L. GRAHAM, ESQUIRE ********************* ADDRESS OF ATTORNEYS : McCABE, WEISBERG & CONWAY, LLC 1420 WALNUT STREET, SUITE 1501 PHILADELPHIA, PA 19102 ********************* ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (215) 790-1010 ******************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Borough of Etna: Having erected thereon a dwelling being known and numbered as 14 Spring Street, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15223. Deed Book Volume 4060, Page 74. Block and Lot Number 0222-N-00274- 0000-00.

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DEFENDANTS: Lawrence Naccarato, Sr., solely as heir of Matthew Naccarato, deceased, Laurie Naccarato a/k/a Laurie Miller Pino, solely as heir of Matthew Naccarato, deceased, Lawrence Naccarato, Jr., solely as heir of Matthew Naccarato, deceased, Anthony Naccarato, solely as heir of Matthew Naccarato, deceased, Unknown Heirs, Devisees, and/or Personal Representatives of Matthew Naccarato, deceased, Tami Lynn Naccarato, solely as heir of Matthew Naccarato, deceased, R. N., solely as heir of Matthew Naccarato, deceased, L. N., solely as heir of Matthew Naccarato, deceased, J. N., solely as heir of Matthew Naccarato, deceased and M. N., solely as heir of Matthew Naccarato, deceased ********************* CASE NO.MG-22-000275 ********* DEBT: $80,143.30 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEYS: Richard M. Squire & Associates, LLC ********************* ADDRESS OF ATTORNEYS : 115 West Avenue, Suite 104, Jenkintown, PA 19046 ********************* ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: 215/886-8790 ******************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, and Township of Harrison: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 16 PINE STREET, NATRONA HEIGHTS, PA 15065. DEED BOOK VOLUME 18031, PAGE 18, BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 1368-R-00178-0000-00

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Having erected thereon a one and one half story frame house known as 129 Willow Street, Ambridge, PA 15003. Deed Book Volume 15354, Page 159. Block & Lot No. 934-F-101.

79 FEB 24 DEFENDANTS: The Unknown Heirs, Executors and/or Administrators of the Estate of Helen P. Grosskopf a/k/a Helen Grosskopf ********************* CASE NO.MG-23-000800 ********* DEBT: $75,456.43 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEYS: Kristine M. Anthou, Esquire ********************* ADDRESS OF ATTORNEYS : Grenen & Birsic, P.C. One Gateway Center, 9th Floor, Pittsburgh, PA 15222 ********************* ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (412) 281-7650 ******************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Township of North Versailles: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A DWELLING HOUSE KNOWN AS 704 RIDGESIDE PLACE, NORTH VERSAILLES, PA 15137.

DEED BOOK VOLUME 12169, PAGE 536, BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 458-N-68.

80 FEB 24 DEFENDANTS: DEFENDANT(S) FRANCIS T. GOUKER AKA FRANCIS T. GOUKER, III; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA C/O WESTERN DISTRICT OF PENNSYLVANIA ********************* CASE NO.MG-22-000867 ********* DEBT: $77,779.04 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEYS: Carolyn Treglia, Esquire ********************* ADDRESS OF ATTORNEYS : Brock & Scott, PLLC 2011 RENAISSANCE BOULEVARD, SUITE 100 KING OF PRUSSIA, PA 19406 ********************* ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (844) 856-6646 ******************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, ELIZABETH TOWNSHIP

HAVING ERECTED THEREON A SINGLEFAMILY DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 7957 ABER RD, VERONA, PA 15147. DEED BOOK 17848, PAGE 553.

BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 230-H-377.

84 FEB 24 PLAINTIFF(S) South Allegheny School District VS. DEFENDANTS: INTISSAR LLC ********************* CASE NO.GD 23-000997 ********* DEBT: $$12,394.11 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEYS: Jennifer L. Cerce, Esquire ********************* ADDRESS OF ATTORNEYS : 424 S. 27th Street, Ste. 210 Pittsburgh, PA 15203 ********************* ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (412) 242-4400 ******************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Borough of Glassport: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A TWO-FAMILY DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 726 HEMLOCK ALY, GLASSPORT, PA 15045. DEED BOOK 15306, PAGE 98. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 558-F-38.

85 FEB 24 PLAINTIFF(S) Elizabeth Forward School District VS. DEFENDANTS: BRIAN M. GRICE ********************* CASE NO.GD 21-013735 ********* DEBT: $21,063.80 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEYS: Jennifer L. Cerce, Esquire ********************* ADDRESS OF ATTORNEYS : 424 S. 27th Street, Ste. 210 Pittsburgh, PA 15203 ********************* ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (412) 242-4400 ******************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Township of Elizabeth:

Parcel I: Having erected thereon a RES AUX Building (no house) being known and numbered as 524 LINCOLN HALL RD, ELIZABETH, PA 15037. Deed Book Volume 15372, Page 579.

Block and Lot Number 0998-L-001520000-00

HAVING ERECTED THEREON A SINGLEFAMILY DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBEREDAS201 CLOVER DR, ELIZABETH, PA 15037. DEED BOOK 17218, PAGE 47.

BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 1130-R-275.

Parcel II: Having erected thereon a dwelling being known and numbered as 524 LINCOLN HALL RD, ELIZABETH, PA 15037. Deed Book Volume 15372, Page 579. Block and Lot Number 0998-G00014-0000-00

86 FEB 24 PLAINTIFF(S) Wilkinsburg School District and Wilkinsburg Borough VS. DEFENDANTS: ROSEMARIE MAHONE ********************* CASE NO.GD 23-004576 ********* DEBT: $14,985.29 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEYS: Jennifer L. Cerce, Esquire ********************* ADDRESS OF ATTORNEYS : 424 S. 27th Street, Ste. 210 Pittsburgh, PA 15203 ********************* ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (412) 242-4400 ******************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Borough of Wilkinsburg:

81 FEB 24 DEFENDANTS: ETHAN J SOROCHMAN; STEPHANIE MARIE HARDEN ********************* CASE NO.MG-23-000579 ********* DEBT: $212,994.58 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEYS: Jeff Calcagno, Esquire ********************* ADDRESS OF ATTORNEYS : Brock & Scott, PLLC 2011 RENAISSANCE BOULEVARD, SUITE 100 KING OF PRUSSIA, PA 19406 ********************* ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (844) 856-6646 ******************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, SOUTH PARK TOWNSHIP Having erected thereon a dwelling being known and numbered as 6332 CRESTVIEW DR, SOUTH PARK, PA 15129. Deed Book Volume 18289, Page 293.

Block and Lot Number 0887-K-000420000-00 82 FEB 24

DEFENDANTS: SUZANNE N. LIS ********************* CASE NO.. MG-23-000497 ********* DEBT: $91,012.78 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEYS: Jeff Calcagno, Esquire ********************* ADDRESS OF ATTORNEYS : Brock & Scott, PLLC 2011 RENAISSANCE BOULEVARD, SUITE 100 KING OF PRUSSIA, PA 19406 ********************* ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (844) 856-6646 ******************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, BOROUGH OF PORT VUE Having erected thereon a dwelling being known and numbered as 909 MORTON AVE, MCKEESPORT, PA 15133. Deed Book Volume 13339, Page 41.

Block and Lot Number 0383-F-003190000-00

HAVING ERECTED THEREON A SINGLEFAMILY DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 704 WHITNEY AVE, PITTSBURGH, PA 15221. DEED BOOK8406, PAGE 177. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 176-M-202.

87 FEB 24 PLAINTIFF(S) Wilkinsburg School District and Wilkinsburg Borough VS. DEFENDANTS: Chris Younger a/k/a Christine Younger ********************* CASE NO.GD 22-002170 ********* DEBT: $35,533.01 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEYS: Jennifer L. Cerce, Esquire ********************* ADDRESS OF ATTORNEYS : 424 S. 27th Street, Ste. 210 Pittsburgh, PA 15203 ********************* ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (412) 242-4400 ******************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Borough of Wilkinsburg: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A SINGLEFAMILY DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 2104 CHALFANT STREET, PITTSBURGH, PA 15221. DEED BOOK 18300, PAGE 373. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 297-8-187.

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89 FEB 24 DEFENDANTS: JOSEPH R. HARDY ********************* CASE NO.MG-23-000796 ********* DEBT: $21,268.44 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEYS: Michelle Pierro, Esq. (PA ID No. 317454) ********************* ADDRESS OF ATTORNEYS : Tucker Arensberg, P.C. 1500 One PPG Place Pittsburgh, PA 15222 ********************* ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (412) 566-1212 ******************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Stowe Township HAVING ERECTED THEREON A DWELLING, KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 1151 STOWE AVENUE, MCKEES ROCKS, PS 15136. DEED BOOK VOLUME 9123, PAGE 182, Block / Lot# 73-H-188 90 FEB 24

DEFENDANTS: JOHN S. DEMERI AND LINDA A. DEMERI ********************* CASE NO.MG-22-000798 ********* DEBT: 33,977.40 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEYS: Michelle Pierro, Esq. (PA ID No. 317454) ********************* ADDRESS OF ATTORNEYS : Tucker Arensberg, P.C. 1500 One PPG Place Pittsburgh, PA 15222 ********************* ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (412) 566-1212 ******************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Borough of West Mifflin: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A DWELLING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 2536 OLD ELIZABETH ROAD, WEST MIFFLIN, PA 15122. DEED BOOK VOLUME 12116, PAGE 475 Block & Lot# 312-S-178.

91 FEB 24 DEFENDANTS: ALL KNOWN AND UNKNOWN HEIRS OF THE ESTATE OF DAVID A. FEDOCK aka DAVID FEDOCK ********************* CASE NO.MG-23-000255 ********* DEBT: $21,457.45 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEYS: Michelle Pierro, Esq. (PA ID No. 317454) ********************* ADDRESS OF ATTORNEYS : Tucker Arensberg, P.C. 1500 One PPG Place Pittsburgh, PA 15222 ********************* ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (412) 566-1212 ******************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Township of Harmar HAVING ERECTED THEREON A DWELLING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 835 GUYS RUN ROAD, PITTSBURGH, PA 15238.

DEED BOOK VOLUME 10618, PAGE 613, BLOCK AND LOT# 0441-E-22 92 FEB 24 DEFENDANTS: JOSEPH W. YOUNG ********************* CASE NO.GD-23-001777 ********* DEBT: $72,234.56 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEYS: Stern & Eisenberg, PC ********************* ADDRESS OF ATTORNEYS : The Shops at Valley Square, 1581 Main Street, Suite 200 Warrington, PA 18976 ********************* ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (215) 572-8111 ******************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny and the Municipality of Penn Hills: Having erected thereon a dwelling being known and numbered as 117 Johnston Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15235. Deed Book Volume 5647, Page 481. Block and Lot Number 295-R-390.

93 FEB 24 DEFENDANTS: The Unknown Heirs of Irene A. Jones Deceased ********************* CASE NO.GD-23-002405 ********* DEBT: $77,630.60 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEYS: Stern & Eisenberg, PC ********************* ADDRESS OF ATTORNEYS : The Shops at Valley Square, 1581 Main Street, Suite 200 Warrington, PA 18976 ********************* ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (215) 572-8111 ******************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny and the TOWNSHIP OF ELIZABETH: Having erected thereon a dwelling being known and numbered as 506 Oak Avenue, Elizabeth, PA 15037-1634. Deed Book Volume 4637, PAGE 328. Block and Lot Number 1132-N-35.

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BEING VACANT LAND, KNOWN AS CLIFTON ROAD, BETHEL PARK, PA 15102. DEED BOOK 4326, PAGE 421. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 667-K-106.

Having erected thereon a dwelling being known and numbered as 1747 Big Sewickley Creek Road Sewickley, PA 15143. Deed Book Volume 12343, Page 541. Block and Lot 1198-D-00037-0000-00.

96 FEB 24 DEFENDANTS: C. SCOTT COMPTON ********************* CASE NO. MG-23-000481 ********* DEBT: $85,648.01 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEYS: Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC ********************* ADDRESS OF ATTORNEYS : 133 GAITHER DRIVE, SUITE F MOUNT LAUREL, NJ 08054 ********************* ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: 855-225-6906 ******************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Township of South Fayette: Having erected thereon a dwelling being known and numbered as 740 Wheatland Cir. Bridgeville, PA 15017. Deed Book Volume 14077, Page 448. Block and Lot 0482-S-00022-0000-00. Alternate ID: 9946X-82667-0000-00.

97 FEB 24 DEFENDANTS: Matthew Fulmer and Karen McLean ********************* CASE NO. MG-23-000733 ********* DEBT: $211,058.00 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEYS: LOGS Legal Group LLP ********************* ADDRESS OF ATTORNEYS : 3600 Horizon Drive, Suite 150 King of Prussia, PA 19406 ********************* ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (610) 278-6800 ******************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, BOROUGH OF PLUM: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 5060 HIALEAH DRIVE, PITTSBURGH, PA 15239. DEED INSTRUMENT NUMBER 2006-43314, BLOCK AND LOT 1238-G00029-0000-00.

98 FEB 24 PLAINTIFF(S): County of Allegheny vs.

DEFENDANTS: The Unknown Heirs of Charles J. Tagg, Deceased & The Unknown Heirs of Laura L. Tagg, Deceased ********************* CASE NO. GD 23-006003 ********* DEBT: $11,611.36 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEYS: Joseph W. Gramc, Esquire ********************* ADDRESS OF ATTORNEYS : 525 William Penn Place, Suite 3110 Pittsburgh, PA 15219 ********************* ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (412) 281-0587 ******************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Municipality of Monroeville: Being thereon vacant residential land known as 3767 Evergreen Drive, Monroeville, PA 15146. Deed Book Volume 5012, Page 465. Block & Lot No. 742-R-80.

99 FEB 24 PLAINTIFF(S): Woodland Hills School District vs.

DEFENDANTS: Josephine Summers ********************* CASE NO. G.D. 08-016277 ********* DEBT: $5,776.65 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEYS: Joseph W. Gramc, Esquire ********************* ADDRESS OF ATTORNEYS : 525 William Penn Place, Suite 3110 Pittsburgh, PA 15219 ********************* ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (412) 281-0587 ******************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Borough of Rankin: Having erected thereon a two story brick town house being known as 207 Rankin Boulevard, Braddock, PA 15104. Deed Book Volume 5187, Page 81. Block & Lot No. 236-E-53.

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100 FEB 24 PLAINTIFF(S): County of Allegheny vs.

DEFENDANTS: Edward E. Bucko III ********************* CASE NO. GD 23-000977 ********* DEBT: $5,430.17 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEYS: Joseph W. Gramc, Esquire ********************* ADDRESS OF ATTORNEYS : 525 William Penn Place, Suite 3110 Pittsburgh, PA 15219 ********************* ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (412) 281-0587 ******************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Township of North Versailles:

THE URBAN ACADEMY OF GREATER PITTSBURGH is planning to develop the property located at 123 Meadow Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15206. The project consists of the alterations and improvements to an existing two-story building to create an administration office and community space. Additional information regarding this project can be found at www.urbanacademypgh.org/ construction project.

ALLEGHENY COUNTY HOUSING AUTHORITY Notice of Annual Meeting Notice is hereby given that the 2024 Annual Meeting of the Board of Directors of the Allegheny County Housing Authority will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, January 19, 2024. The meeting will be preceded with a meeting of the Finance and Audit Committee at 9:15 a.m., followed by the Board’s review of the agenda and other general matters at 9:30 a.m. Directly following the Authority’s annual meeting, a joint annual meeting of the Authority’s sub-entities will be conducted.

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Having erected thereon a one story frame house being known as 1034 Logan Road, North Versailles, PA 15137. Deed Book Volume 16211, Page 328. Block & Lot No. 751-F-163.

101 FEB 24 PLAINTIFF(S): County of Allegheny vs.

DEFENDANTS: Bassam Khalil ********************* CASE NO. GD 15-002790 ********* DEBT: $4,522.39 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEYS: Joseph W. Gramc, Esquire ********************* ADDRESS OF ATTORNEYS : 525 William Penn Place, Suite 3110 Pittsburgh, PA 15219 ********************* ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (412) 281-0587 ******************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Township of North Versailles: BEING thereon vacant residential land known as Logan Road, North Versailles, PA 15137. Deed Book Volume 13728, Page 205. Block & Lot No. 751-F-162.

102 FEB 24 PLAINTIFF(S): County of Allegheny vs.

DEFENDANTS: John A. Mayer, with Notice to Heirs and Assigns ********************* CASE NO. GD 23-007450 ********* DEBT: $3,671.27 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEYS: Joseph W. Gramc, Esquire ********************* ADDRESS OF ATTORNEYS : 525 William Penn Place, Suite 3110 Pittsburgh, PA 15219 ********************* ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (412) 281-0587 ******************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, City of McKeesportWard 5: Being thereon vacant residential land known as Union Avenue, McKeesport, PA 15132. Deed Book Volume 7399, Page 256. Block & Lot No. 307-L-106.

103 FEB 24 PLAINTIFF(S): County of Allegheny vs.

DEFENDANTS: Garriton Jones, with Notice to Heirs and Assigns ********************* CASE NO. GD 23-007448 ********* DEBT: $5,210.62 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEYS: Joseph W. Gramc, Esquire ********************* ADDRESS OF ATTORNEYS : 525 William Penn Place, Suite 3110 Pittsburgh, PA 15219 ********************* ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (412) 281-0587 ******************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, City of McKeesportWard 5: Being thereon vacant residential land known as Union Avenue, McKeesport, PA 15132. Deed Book Volume 7234, Page 455. Block & Lot No. 307-L-110.

104 FEB 24 PLAINTIFF(S): Woodland Hills School District vs.

DEFENDANTS: Onasni Property Group, LLC ********************* CASE NO. G.D. 18-000995 ********* DEBT: $4,085.84 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEYS: Joseph W. Gramc, Esquire ********************* ADDRESS OF ATTORNEYS : 525 William Penn Place, Suite 3110 Pittsburgh, PA 15219 ********************* ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (412) 281-0587 ******************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Borough of North Braddock: Having erected thereon a two story brick house being known as 508 Price Avenue, Braddock, PA 15104. Deed Book Volume 12693, Page 380. Block & Lot No. 301-J91.

105FEB 24 PLAINTIFF(S): Woodland Hills School District vs.

DEFENDANTS: Shelia A. Winstead ********************* CASE NO.G.D. 04-002580 ********* DEBT: $11,683.73 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEYS: Joseph W. Gramc, Esquire ********************* ADDRESS OF ATTORNEYS : 525 William Penn Place, Suite 3110 Pittsburgh, PA 15219 ********************* ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (412) 281-0587 ******************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Borough of Rankin: Having erected thereon a two story brick town house being known as 205 Rankin Boulevard, Braddock, PA 15104. Deed Book Volume 6331, Page 938. Block & Lot No. 236-E-52.

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Petition for determination of Title to 14 Augustine St., Pittsburgh, PA 15207 (55-A-146) Estate of Pelma E. Knifese, deceased. Case No. 02-23-07728, filed by Donna M. Connors. If no exceptions to Petition are filled within 30 days of date of this Notice, Donna M. Connors will seek Order adjudging that title be in her.

Daniel L Haller, Esq., Neighborhood Legal Service, 928 Penn Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15222 Estate of MAFALDA ASSUNTA FOLINO,deceased of M ­ onroeville, Pa, Estate No. 022400126, Luisa M. Folino, Executor or to Quinntarra Morant, Esq., PO Box10946 Pittsburgh, PA 15236 Estate of GENEVIEVE ELIZABETH GARVIN-ISAAC A/K/A GENEVIEVE E. GARVIN, Deceased of 5340 Saltsburg Road, Penn Hills, PA 15147, NO. 02-2308643, Executor, Donna Isaac, 1853 Atkinson Place, Wilkinsburg, PA 15235 or to William C. Price, Jr., Price & Associates, P.C., 2005 Noble Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15218 Estate of BRANT M. BERTHA, Deceased of 3026 Annex Avenue, Dormont, PA 15216, NO. 02-23-08491, Executor,Glenn Bertha, 316 East Bruceton Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15236 or to William C. Price, Jr., Price & Associates, P.C., 2005 Noble Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15218 Estate of GILDA ORFITELLI, Deceased of 1813 Commercial Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15218, Estate No. 02-23-08408, Executrix Andrea Kennedy, 333 Barclay Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15221 or to William C. Price, Jr., Price & Associates, P.C., 2005 Noble Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15218 Estate of MS. ANNA MAE PECK, Deceased of 672 Crescent Boulevard, Crescent, PA 15046, No. 02-23-08426, Mr. Brion Peck, Executor, c/o Max C. Feldman, Esquire and the Law Office of Max C. Feldman, 1322 Fifth Avenue, Coraopolis, PA 15108 Estate of GEORGINA TOWNSEND, Deceased of Bridgeville, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, No. 02-23-08492, Ruth H. Underwood, Executor, 242 Millers Run Road, Bridgeville, PA 15017, or to ROBIN L. RARIE, Atty; BRENLOVE & FULLER, LLC., 401 Washington Avenue, Bridgeville, PA 15017 Estate of DEBORAH M. WALLACE A/K/A DEBORAH M. WALLACE-MEYER A/K/A DEBORAH M. MEYER, Deceased of Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, NO. 02-23-06765, Shawn P. Hannigan, Executor, 2359 Thayer Avenue, Henderson, NV 89074 or to ROBIN L. RARIE, Atty; BRENLOVE & FULLER, LLC. 401 Washington Avenue, Bridgeville, PA 15017 Orphan’s Court Division, Case No. 022400079, Petition for Determination of Title filed January 4, 2024 by Mark Lacey to terminate the interest Anne H. Lacey in 2404 Milford Drive, Bethel Park, PA 15102. Peter B. Lewis, Attorney, 928 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, (412) 586-6153 Orphan’s Court Division, Case No. 022400083, Petition for Determination of Title filed January 4, 2024 by Heather Henderson to terminate the interest Juanita T. Henderson in 538 Stokes Avenue, Braddock, PA 15104.

Peter B. Lewis, Attorney, 928 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, (412) 586-6153.

LEGAL ADVERTISING Name Change CHANGE OF NAME In the Court of Common Pleas of Allegheny County, Pennsylvania: No. GD-23-012596 In re petition of LILLIAN LOUISE JOHNSON for change of name to LILLIAN LOUISE CHILDS. To all persons interested: Notice is hereby given that an order of said Court authorized the filing of said petition and fixed the 24th day of January 2024, at 9:30 A.M., as the time and the Motions Room, City-County Building, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, as the place for a hearing, when and where all persons may show cause, if any they have, why said name should not be changed as prayed for.

Kimberly Motley-Phillips, Esq. Attorney for Petitioner Address 928 Penn Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15222 Phone (412) 586-6150

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WILKINS TOWNSHIP BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS PUBLIC HEARING The Wilkins Township Board of Commissioners shall hold a public hearing on Monday, January 29, 2024 at the Municipal Building, 110 Peffer Road, Turtle Creek, PA 15145 beginning at 6:30 PM. The purpose of the hearing is to hear a request for Modification of the requirements of Section 38523(B) and Section 379-37 of the Wilkins Township code. A copy of the Request for Modification will be available on the Township website https://www.wilkinstownship.com by close of business, Friday, January 26, 2024.

Virtual access to the public meeting is available through Zoom at the following link: https://us02web.zoom. us/j/81099483541 TOWNSHIP OF WILKINS Rebecca Vargo Manager

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PORT AUTHORITY OF ALLEGHENY COUNTY D.B.A. PRT Electronic Proposals will be received online at PRT’s Ebusiness website (http://ebusiness.portauthority.org).

Proposals/bid submittals will be due 11:00 AM on February 6, 2024 and will be read at 11:15 AM., the same day, through your web browser via Microsoft Teams video conferencing, for the following: Electronic Proposal - Ebusiness website (http://ebusiness.portauthority.org) 1

B24-01-01A

Equipment Cleaner

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B24-01-05A

CRP Cooling

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B24-01-06A

Coach Radiator Assemblies

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B24-01-07A

115lb Rail

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B24-01-09A

Herbicide Spraying for Vegetation

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B24-12-85

Tie Extractor machine

Notice of Regular Meetings Notice is hereby given of the regular monthly meetings of the Board of Directors of the Allegheny County Housing Authority for the remainder of calendar year 2024:

To join the bid opening through Microsoft Teams meeting on your computer, mobile app or room device

February 16, 2024 March 15, 2024 April 19, 2024 May 17, 2024 June 21, 2024 July 19, 2024 September 20, 2024 October 18, 2024 November 15, 2024 December 20, 2024

No bidder may withdraw a submitted Proposal for a period of 75 days after the scheduled time for opening of the sealed bids.

A Pre-Bid Conference will be held on each of the above items at 10:00 AM on January 18, 2024 through your web browser via Microsoft Teams video conferencing.

The regular meetings will be preceded with a meeting of the Finance & Audit Committee at 9:15 a.m., followed by the Board’s review of the agenda and other general matters at 9:30 a.m. The public is invited to attend these meetings. They are held in person in the Authority’s boardroom located on the 2nd floor, 301 Chartiers Avenue, McKees Rocks, PA 15136.

Comments or requests on Board agenda items must be submitted via email at kstohlberg@achousing.org no later than 2 days before a scheduled meeting.

Meetings will be to conduct essential business only and may proceed in a modified manner with attendees participating remotely through electronic means. The Agenda for Board meetings will be posted on the Authority’s website 24 hours before a scheduled meeting. All virtual meetings will be recorded and posted to the Authority’s website for one month following the meeting.

The ACHA will continue to post meeting Minutes on its website at http://www.achsng.com/ABOUT/ PUBLIC DOCUMENTS Frank Aggazio, Executive Director Allegheny County Housing Authority PUBLIC NOTICE This notice will serve as the official announcement of the MEETINGS of the Board of Trustees of the CITY OF PITTSBURGH COMPREHENSIVE MUNICIPAL PENSION TRUST FUND BOARD to be in person in the Mayor’s Conference Room on the Fifth Floor, City-County Building, 414 Grant Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15219. The meetings for the calendar year of 2024 are at the following times: • Thursday, February 1, 2024 at 1p.m.

• Thursday, May 2, 2024 at 1p.m.

• Thursday, September 5, 2024 at 1p.m.

• Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 1p.m.

All meetings are open to the public.

Robin Thompson Financial Analyst, Finance Department City of Pittsburgh Department of Finance 412-255-8988 LEGAL ADVERTISING Bids/Proposals

THE BOARD OF PUBLIC EDUCATION OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PITTSBURGH Sealed bids will be received in the Bellefield Avenue Lobby, Administration Building, 341 South Bellefield Avenue until 11:00 A.M. prevailing time January 31, 2024 and will be opened at the same hour for the purchase of the following equipment and supplies: INTERSCHOLASTIC ATHLETIC SUPPLIES General Information regarding bi ds may be obtai ned at the Purchasing Office, 341 South Bellefield Avenue, RM 349 Pittsburgh, PA 15213. The bid documents are available on the School District’s Purchasing web site at: www.pghschools.org Click on Our Community; Bid Opportunities; Purchasing under Quick Links.

The Board of Public Education reserves the right to reject any and all bids, or select a single item from any bid.

We are an equal rights and opportunity school district

Meeting ID: 277 624 431 891 Passcode: BtVjit Or call in (audio only) 412-927-0245 Phone Conference ID: 366 405 266#

Join on your computer, mobile app or room device Meeting ID: 233 628 619 085 Passcode: wWzBS3 Or call in (audio only) 412-927-0245 Phone Conference ID: 229 247 711# Attendance at this meeting is not mandatory, but is strongly encouraged.

Questions regarding any of the above bids will not be entertained by the PRT within five (5) business days of the scheduled bid opening.

These contracts may be subject to a financial assistance contract between Port Authority of Allegheny County d.b.a. PRT and the United States Department of Transportation. The Contractor will be required to comply with all applicable Equal Employment Opportunity laws and regulations.

Contractor is responsible for expenses related to acquiring a performance bond and insurance where applicable. All items are to be FOB delivered unless otherwise specified. Costs for delivery, bond, and insurance shall be included in bidder’s proposal pricing.

Port Authority of Allegheny County d.b.a. PRT hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively insure that in regard to any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged business enterprise will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, or national origin in consideration for an award.

The Board of PRT reserves the right to reject any or all bids.

OFFICIAL BID NOTICE TOWNSHIP OF UPPER ST. CLAIR Sealed and separate bids will be received by the Township of Upper St. Clair, 1820 McLaughlin Run Road, Upper St. Clair, PA 15241, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania until 9:00 a.m., Tuesday, February 13, 2024 and the BIDS will be publicly opened and read thereafter in the Township Building at the same address for the following: 2024 ANNUAL CRACK SEALING CONTRACT 2024 ANNUAL STREET RESURFACING PROGRAM (Alternates include the Administration Building Parking Lots and Baker Park Upgrades) Please refer to https://www.twpusc.org/business/ bid_information.php, for details regarding specifications and Bidding requirements.

Matthew R. Serakowski Township Manager JOB OPPORTUNITIES Help Wanted

CITY OF WASHINGTONPOLICE OFFICER The City of Washington is accepting applications for the position of Police Officer. Requirements include but are not limited to; High School Graduate or Equivalent, must be at least 21 years of age, United States Citizen, must have current, valid PA driver license, must be ACT 120 Certified OR have completed ACT 120 Certification training AND have passed the final examination, upon hiring must adhere to living restriction (10 air Miles).

Applicants are subject to the Civil Service hiring process, including background checks, drug testing, physical agility testing, written examination, oral examination, psychological and physical examination.

Base (Entry Level: $50,913.88. After completion of 4 years of service $65,274.20.)

Applications available at City Hall, 55 West Maiden St. Washington, PA 15301 or on-line at www.washingtonpa.us. $60.00 test fee due with application.

Check or Cash only. Deadline for applications is 4:00 p.m. on Friday, January 26, 2024.

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SOFTWARE ENGINEER SENIOR UPMC Presbyterian Shadyside in Pittsburgh, PA seeks multiple Software Engineers – Senior.

Responsible for development, maintenance, and systems administration of UPMC Health Plan’s applications, including the MC400 software system, PEGA application, and Benefit Config application. Master’s degree, or equivalent, in Computer Science, Software Engineering, MIS, Business or a related field plus two (2) years or software development, software engineering, IT analysis, or related experience including one (1) year of experience: analyzing user needs and providing solutions/ estimates; designing and developing applications; testing software applications; correcting errors and/ or bugs; working with DB2, MS SQL, and Marklogic databases; and utilizing the following tools and technologies: AS/400, RPGLE/ RPG ILE, CLLE, RPG-Free/Free Format, X- Analysis, JavaScript, HTML, JSON, IBM MQ, and REST API. Telecommuting permissible.

In lieu of Master’s degree plus two (2) years of experience, will accept Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Computer Science, Software Engineering, MIS, Business or a related field plus five (5) years of progressive software development, software engineering, IT analysis, or related experience including one (1) year of experience: analyzing user needs and providing solutions/ estimates; designing and developing applications; testing software applications; correcting errors and/ or bugs; working with DB2, MS SQL, and Marklogic databases; and utilizing the following tools and technologies: AS/400, RPGLE/ RPG ILE, CLLE, RPG-Free/Free Format, X-Analysis, JavaScript, HTML, JSON, IBM MQ, and REST API. Telecommuting permissible.

Any suitable combination of education, training, or experience is acceptable.

Apply by following these steps; visit http://careers.upmc.com and enter 2400005R in the “Search Keyword/Job ID” field and click Go. EOE/Disability/Veteran.

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GRANTS PROGRAM ADMINISTRATOR – INNOVATIVE FUNDING Pittsburgh Regional Transit is seeking a Grants Program Administrator – Innovative Funding to ,under general direction of the Director of Grants Administration and Accounts Payable (AP) and in close collaboration with Planning, Legal and other PRT (Pittsburgh Regional Transit) stakeholder groups, performs a variety of financial, analytical, and administrative functions to support development, implementation and management of Pittsburgh Regional Transits capital and grants programs. The administrator will lead a collaborative effort with PRT staff, outside agency staff, and other relevant stakeholders in developing and executing program goals, objectives, and deadlines.

The program administrator will identify, define, and develop funding sources to support existing and planned program activities and lead the development, writing, and submission of grant proposals to federal, state and private funding agencies. Primary responsibilities include analysis of new grant opportunities to determine if viable for PRT, preparation of proposals and grant applications, and performance of responsible professional and administrative work in researching, identifying, developing, and responding to public and private grant opportunities in areas that support PRT’s programs and strategic initiatives. The position will assist in the collecting, analyzing, compliance and reporting of data on the performance of program activities that are funded by federal, state, and private funding agencies. This position will also assist with the development of the long-range capital program and the annual capital budget developments Essential Functions: • Responsible for assisting in activities related to capital and grant program development and administration; as well as efforts to increase other sources of revenue such as public private partnerships, local funding, and other forms of public transit investment.

• Researches and identifies new government, corporate, foundation and private funding and investment prospects to match PRT’s priorities, including assessing the viability of such funding prospects for PRT. • Generates high-quality proposals, narratives, applications and supporting documents in response to solicitations consistent with all policies and procedures of PRT, and the requirements and guidelines of the applicable funding agencies.

• Generates revenues for PRT programs through timely submission of well-researched, well written and well-documented funding proposals.

Job requirements include: • Bachelor’s degree in public administration, business administration, finance, accounting, or related field.

• Five to seven years of professional experience with a minimum of three years (must be within the last three years) progressive professional experience in financial management, including capital budgeting, capital program planning or grants oversight and administration.

• Knowledge of applicable state, federal and local laws, rules, and regulations governing capital and grants programs and practices • Ability to work collaboratively in a team atmosphere as well as perform independently.

• Ability to efficiently organize, prioritize, schedule, and manage daily work assignments, and meet deadlines.

• Interpret and analyze grant or other funding proposals and their potential impact on PRT’s Capital Program and grant opportunities.

• Ability to perform grant-related post award functions including budget and expense analysis; coordinate grant closeout functions as required; including compliance monitoring, program reports, financial status reports, purchase order liquidations and final reporting.

• Identify and research issues and develop sound strategies for implementing solutions.

• Communicate orally and in writing clearly and concisely.

• Experience in using Peoplesoft or similar ERP systems.

• Experience in using federal, state, or similar grants reporting and administration systems.

• Must possess an intermediate level of skill using computers and application software including all Microsoft Office products.

• This is a safety sensitive position subject to all testing provisions under Drug and Alcohol Policy, including random drug and alcohol testing.

The person selected will be required to be tested prior to being awarded the job.

Preferred attributes: • Experience writing grants or managing grants or other capital budgeting or capital program planning for a public transit agency, government agency and/or private entity providing transportation services.

• Experience administering grants programs for a public or private grant making entity.

BUYER Pittsburgh Regional Transit is seeking a Buyer to perform activities to coordinate procedures for the procurement of general and specialized parts, equipment and services for Port Authority of Allegheny County d/b/a Pittsburgh Regional Transit (PRT) operating divisions in assigned commodity groups. Works with PRT departments to identify procurement needs and to secure required items.

Through interactions and negotiations with sales representatives and vendors, secures the best prices while ensuring quality and delivery requirements. Processes purchase orders required for materials and supplies. Develops alternate sources, ensuring continuity of supply, consistency of quality and competition pricing.

Reviews and reconciles invoices to purchase orders and works with the contract administration unit in the procurement of contract material and services within assigned commodity groups.

Essential Functions: • Coordinate the procedures for the procurement of assigned material and supplies.

• Develop alternate sources, ensuring continuity of supply, consistency of quality and competition pricing.

• Meets with or contacts sales representatives/vendors to obtain and negotiate product price and other related information.

• Assists in the development and maintenance of the Procurement Policies and Procedures Manual ensuring consistency with proper contracting procedures and governmental regulations.

• Interacts with all PRT departments to identify procurement needs and to secure required items consistent with adopted policies and procedures.

Job requirements include: • High school diploma or GED. • Associate’s degree or two (2) years of col l ege i n busi ness administration, purchasing administration, management or related field from an accredited college or university.

Directly related work experience may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis.

• Minimum of one (1) year experience in procurement, purchasing, contract administration or a related area. No certifications or licenses required.

• Demonstrated ability in the use of Windows.

• Effective and professional communication skills.

Preferred attributes: • Bachelor’s degree in business administration, purchasing administration management or directly related field from an accredited college or university.

• Demonstrated ability in the use of Microsoft Word and Excel, FMIS (PeopleSoft) or a similar FMIS system.

• Valid PA driver’s license.

COMMUNITY EMPLOYMENT LIAISON Pittsburgh Regional Transit is seeking a Community Employment Liaison to support the employment and recruitment activities for the Port Authority of Allegheny County d/b/a Pittsburgh Regional Transit (PRT). Creates and maintains relationships with community groups, non-profits, and supportive employment agencies, acting as a liaison for the recruiters and outside agencies/individuals with barriers to employment. Represents the Employment Department at community events and job fairs.

Essential Functions: • Creates and maintains relationships with various community groups, agencies, non-profits, etc., in order to educate them on PRT’s employment opportunities and support individuals in the employment process.

• Attends job fairs, colleges, speaking engagements, and other appropriate events on behalf of the Employment Department, speaking to the hiring process of PRT and engaging individuals and outside agency representatives in the recruitment process.

• Ensure the recruitment process continues to be fair and equitable, suggesting modifications to increase equity and ease of applying for individuals with barriers to employment.

• Work closely with individuals or outside agencies to identify vocational skills and interests, identifying potential career paths wit hin PRT and suggesting the use of outside resources when necessary. Create a pool of qualified candidates from identified populations, acting as a liaison with recruiters and suggesting potential candidates based on knowledge of the position and the candidate.

Job requirements include: • High School Diploma or GED. • BA/BS degree in Human Resources Management, Industrial Relations, Business Administration, Social Work, Psychology, or related field from an accredited school. Related experience may be substituted for the education on a year-for-year basis.

• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in human services, social work, or community outreach, specifically with a vocational focus.

• Minimum of one (1) year of experience interviewing, recruitment, or employment processes.

• Demonstrated knowledge of Employment/EEO laws and practices.

• E ffecti ve and pr of essional communication skills.

• Demonstrated ability in the use of Windows and Word.

Preferred attributes: • Familiarity with union contractual matters.

• Prior PeopleSoft experience.

• Prior experience in public speaking.

• Demonstrated ability in the use of PowerPoint and Excel.

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We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package. Interested candidates should forward a cover letter (with salary requirements) and resume to:

Amy Giammanco Employment Department 345 Sixth Avenue, 3rd Floor Pittsburgh, PA 15222-2527 AGiammanco@RidePRT.org EOE SOFTWARE ENGINEER SENIOR UPMC Presbyterian Shadyside in Pittsburgh, PA seeks a Software Engineer, Senior to serve as part of UPMC Enterprises in close collaboration with members of UPMC management, Junior Software Engineers, and third-party partners to define and lead the development of new software and contribute to the overall Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) for various applications and projects. Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or related field plus five (5) years of progressive software development, application programming, or related experience, including one (1) year of experience: working in multiple phases of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC); working in complex development environments; developing on cross-functional systems; developing complete systems; creating WebForms using C#; designing WebForms by implementing CSS, HTML, and JavaScript; designing and developing user interface using ASP.NET, VB.NET, HTML, and JavaScript; creating tables, stored procedures, triggers, views, and functions in SQL server using T-SQL commands; utilizing .NET Framework, C# .NET, SQL, WebForms, ASP.NET, ADO.NET, LINQ, Angular, MVC, HTML, XML, CSS, JavaScript, jQuery, SSRS, SSIS, SSMS, and Visual Studio. Telecommuting permissible. Apply by following these steps; visit http://careers. upmc.com and enter 2400005N in the “Search Keyword/Job ID” field and click Go. EOE/Disability/Veteran.

AVALON BOROUGH POLICE CIVIL SERVICE EXAMINATION NOTICE The Avalon Police Department is currently seeking candidates for Civil Service Testing. The starting salary for a full-time police officer is $75,285.60 Applications are available at the Avalon Borough Police Department located in the rear of the Avalon Borough Building 640 California Avenue, Avalon, PA, 15202-2499 Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. or the Borough Administration Office at the main entrance, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Call 412-761-0353 with further questions.

COMPLETED APPLICATIONS MUST BE RETURNED TO THE AVALON BOROUGH ADMINISTRATION OFFICE BY 4:00 P.M., FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2024.

Applicant must complete a mandatory written examination and physical agility test, oral examination, background check, credit check, medical and psychological examinations.

• Act 120 Certification is required • Must be a high school graduate • Must possess a valid driver’ license • Must be age 21+ upon hire A $25.00 non-refundable processing fee will be assessed at the time of application is required.

Cash or money order only.

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Danielle Jacobson Employment Department 345 Sixth Avenue, 3rd Floor Pittsburgh, PA 15222-2527 DJacobson@RidePRT.org EOE

Danielle Jacobson Employment Department 345 Sixth Avenue, 3rd Floor Pittsburgh, PA 15222-2527 DJacobson@RidePRT.org EOE

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