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THE LATE BISHOP WADE JONES WAS HONORED WITH A MILITARY BANNER AND A STREET RENAMING CEREMONY IN THE HILL DISTRICT, SEPT. 26, 2026. (PHOTOS BY ASHLEY G. WOODSON)
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The late Bishop Wade Jones honored with street dedication and military banner Pastor of First Emmanuel Tabernacle Church for 57 years by Rob Taylor Jr. Courier Staff Writer
The corner of Bryn Mawr Road and Wichita Way in the Upper Hill District will forever be known as "Bishop Jones Way." The late Bishop Wade Jones, who was pastor of First Emmanuel Tabernacle Church for 57 years until his death on Dec. 12, 2025, was honored with a street dedication ceremony on Saturday, Sept. 26,
2026. That wasn't all. The late Bishop Wade Jones was honored with a military banner from Eric Howze's organization "No Hero Left Behind." The banner proudly hangs near First Emmanuel Tabernacle Church. Among those celebrating these two occasions were his son, David Jones, daughter, Sandra Boissonniere, Bishop Jones' widow, Alta Jones, and a host
of family, friends, church members and those from the Hill District community. Bishop Wade Jones was born on Sept. 24, 1928, in Woodward, S.C., as the eldest child to Wade and Rebecca Jones. He was married to Alta Jones for 67 years before his passing in December 2025 at age 97. He served honorably in the U.S. Army during the Korean War as a demolition expert from 1953
to 1957, and later worked at the H.J. Heinz company for 36 years. Pittsburgh City Council declared Sept. 24, 2026, as "Bishop Wade Jones Day" in the City of Pittsburgh. Council noted that "Bishop Jones’ spiritual journey deepened in 1957 when he was baptized, a dedication to ministry that led him to serve in various capacities at First Emmanuel Church, including custodian, choir member, dea-
con and an eventual appointment to pastor, a role he faithfully served for 57 years." Council also noted that Bishop Jones led the First Emmanuel congregation in the construction of a new edifice at 671 Bryn Mawr Road, which became a dedicated sanctuary in 1982. Bishop Wade Jones created First Stop Childcare, housed inside the church, which provided essential
services to families in the area, and supported the unification of churches in the Hill District. "Yesterday on the grounds of First Emmanuel Tabernacle Apostolic Church in Pittsburgh's Hill District, I joined a huge crowd of well-wishers to witness the street renaming ceremony honoring the life, leadership, community service, SEE BISHOP JONES A4
Second Baptist Church of Homestead celebrates 121 years of service Excited over the celebration, Pastor Laphon Flood-Francis stated he was ‘blessed to be the head of a church that has served the community for so many years.’
SECOND BAPTIST CHURCH OF HOMESTEAD’S vivacious pastor, Rev. Laphon Flood-Francis, right, speaks with a local resident at the church’s community outreach event in August.
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slight chill in the air did not prevent the bright sun from illuminating through the windows of the church located at the corner of 12th Avenue and West
Street in Homestead. The excitement of the parishioners began at the entrance door as members and friends gathered to celebrate the 121st anni-
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HBCU leaders, corporate partners convene in D.C. Strengthening athletic programs
by The Columbus Times Commissioners from HBCU athletic conferences joined university presidents and corporate leaders in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2026, for the Salute to HBCU Sports Leadership Reception—an invitation-only gathering aimed at deepening investment in historically Black colleges and universities. Hosted at Gensler’s K Street office, the evening brought together conference commissioners, campus presidents, and executives from sports, media and design organizations under the theme “Building Partnerships. Celebrating Excellence. Advancing HBCUs.” Gensler highlighted its partnership with Paxton Baker on the event in a post on Instagram, showcasing the room full of HBCU presidents and conference leaders. Commissioners from four NCAA conferences and one NAIA conference were on hand, representing institutions that compete across Division I, Division II and the NAIA: Anthony Holloman —Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Charles McClelland— Southwestern Athletic Conference Jacqie McWilliams Parker—Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Sonja Stills —Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Kiki Baker Barnes—HBCU Athletic Conference
Their presence linked leadership from across the HBCU athletics landscape with campus administrators and organizations working in event management, design and media. Among the university presidents in attendance were Prairie View A&M’s Tomikia P. LeGrande and Bowie State’s Aminta H. Breaux. LeGrande’s appearance came just days after the Thurgood Marshall College Fund named her the recipient of its Educational Leadership Award, as announced by Prairie View A&M. She was honored at TMCF’s 39th Anniversary Gala on Sept. 12 in Washington. LeGrande has served as Prairie View A&M’s ninth president since June 2023. Breaux, who has led Bowie State since July 2017, previously chaired the CIAA’s board of directors, according to her university biography. Benjamin F. Chavis Jr., president and CEO of the National Newspaper Publishers Association, also attended—fitting, given the NNPA’s role as one of the reception’s presenting partners. Chavis and HBCU GO’s Lawrencia Moten conducted two 30-minute interview sessions with the conference commissioners, covering topics ranging from the NIL era to conference growth and the experience of leading HBCU athletics, according to HBCU GO President Curtis Symonds, who spoke with HBCU Legends about the
sessions. Five organizations presented the reception together: Gensler—the architecture and design firm that hosted the event Events DC—the District’s convention and sports authority USA Track & Field—the sport’s national governing body National Newspaper Publishers Association— representing Black newspaper publishers HBCU GO—the network dedicated to HBCU sports and culture That mix of partners pointed to a range of possible collaborations ahead, from athletic facilities and event operations to sports programming and media coverage. What stood out most was the mix of people in the room—conference commissioners setting strategy for their leagues, university presidents shaping institutional priorities, and corporate partners bringing resources and expertise from multiple industries. With college athletics undergoing rapid change, particularly for HBCUs navigating the NIL era and shifting conference dynamics, the reception offered a venue for candid conversation and relationship-building. Its underlying purpose went beyond athletics: using sports as an entry point to broader opportunities in education, workforce development and economic growth for HBCUs.
Botham Jean's killer granted parole by Black Information Network Former Dallas police officer Amber Guyger has been granted parole seven years after she was convicted of murdering her
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neighbor, Botham Jean, inside his Dallas apartment. The Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles approved Guyger’s release on Oct. 1, 2026, seven years to the day after Guyger was convicted of Jean’s murder, according to NBC News. In 2019, a jury convicted Guyger of murder and she was sentenced to 10 years in prison for Jean’s 2018 death. Her conviction and 10-year sentence were upheld on appeal in 2022. Geyger’s first parole request was denied in 2024, NBC Dallas-Fort Worth reported. The Dallas Police Department fired her after the shooting. During her trial, Guyger testified that she mistakenly entered Jean’s apartment after returning home from work, believing it was her own apartment one floor below. She said she saw Jean inside and fired her weapon because she believed he was an intruder, according to NBC News. Jean was a 26-year-old Black man from St. Lucia who worked as an accountant. He was inside his home eating ice cream when Guyger entered and shot him, NBC DFW reported. The parole board cited Guyger’s prison record in approving her release. According to NBC DFW, officials said she did not have a documented pattern of violent or assaul-
tive arrests or convictions, maintained a satisfactory adjustment while incarcerated, and completed programs intended to help her obtain and maintain employment. Jean’s family opposed the parole decision and had asked that Guyger serve her full 10-year sentence, according to NBC DFW. Civil rights attorney Lee Merritt, who represents the family, told NBC DFW that the decision was deeply disappointing. “They stood up again and again to ask that the full sentence be served,” Merritt said. The Dallas Police Department told NBC DFW that the parole decision was outside its authority and that the department had no role in determining whether Guyger would be released. The department said its thoughts remained with Jean’s family and others affected by his death. Guyger’s conviction and 10-year sentence were upheld on appeal in 2022. A civil jury ordered Guyger to pay Jean’s family $98.6 million in damages in 2024, according to NBC DFW. Guyger’s release date has not been announced. NBC News reported that the Texas Department of Criminal Justice will determine when she is released.
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This Week In Black History
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1902—William Allison Davis is born. He earns a PhD and becomes a leading educator and anthropologist. Among his lasting legacies were his well-documented challenges to the cultural bias of IQ tests which generally portrayed Blacks as less intelligent than Whites. 1916—Washington and Lee University of Virginia refuses to play Rutgers University of New Jersey because it has a Black player on its team. That player was Paul Robeson who withdrew from the game, but later became world famous as an actor, singer and advocate of Black and socialist causes. 1964—Martin Luther King Jr. becomes the youngest man ever to win the Nobel Peace Prize. He was 35 and had already become world famous for his leadership of the U.S. Civil Rights Movement. 1999—Former Tanzanian President Julius Nyerere dies at 77 of cancer. He had led his country to independence and called on American Blacks to come to Africa to help rebuild the “motherland.”
• OCTOBER 15
1859—White minister and mystic John Brown leads a violent uprising in Harper’s Ferry, Va., in a bid to spark a Black uprising against slavery. Dozens of Whites are killed, but the revolt is eventually put down. President Abraham Lincoln once referred to him as a “misguided fanatic,” but Brown actually had a fanatical hatred of slavery and wanted it ended at all costs. 1887—The U.S. Supreme Court declares the Civil Rights Act of 1885 unconstitutional. The decision was spurred by the end of Reconstruction and helped to usher in the Jim Crow period in the South whereby Black rights won during Reconstruction were taken away. 1991—Conservative Black judge Clarence Thomas is confirmed as the 106th associate justice of the U.S. Supreme. He remains on the court with a voting record, which continues to anger many Black leaders.
• OCTOBER 16
1849—The man considered the first Black historian in America is born. His name was George Washington Williams. He was also the first African American to serve in the Ohio legislature. He died in Blackpool, England, in August 1891. 1855—John Mercer Langston, probably the first Black elected to public office in America—wins the race for Clerk of the Brownhelm Township, Lorain County, Ohio. 1876—Race riot in Cainhoy, S.C., leaves five Whites and one Black dead. 1895—The nation’s leading African American medical group—National Medical Association—is founded in Atlanta, Ga. 1901—Booker T. Washington becomes the first Black leader to dine at the White House with the president when Theodore Roosevelt invites him. Some Black leaders charge Washington’s invitation was a result of his policies which they charge tended to accommodate racism. Nevertheless, the invitation and dinner served to crown Washington as the Black leader of the period. 1917—One of the most unsung heroes of the Civil Rights Movement, Fannie Lou Hamer, is born in Montgomery County, Miss. Her famous and most oft-repeated quote: “I’m sick and tired of being sick and tired.” 1940—Benjamin Oliver Davis Sr. is named the first Black general in the regular U.S. Army. Davis died in 1970 at the age of 90. 1968—Sprinters John Carlos and Tommie Smith give the clenched-fist Black power salute when accepting their medals at the Mexico City Olympics as a protest against racism in America. Sadly, the two sprinters would become involved in a personal dispute years later. A White Australian sprinter also wore a human rights badge in support of their protest. 1973—Maynard Jackson, elected the first Black mayor of Atlanta, Ga., dies of a heart attack while on a visit to Washington, D.C., in 2003. 1984—Bishop Desmond Tutu is awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for his work to end White minority rule in South Africa. 1995—Nation of Islam leader Min. Louis Farrakhan leads the Million
Man March in Washington, D.C. More than a million Black men gather to “atone” and organize. No permanent organizational efforts resulted from the historic gathering.
• OCTOBER 17
1720—Jupiter Hammon, the first Black American poet, is born in slavery. He was a Calvinist and self-educated writer. 1787—Led by Black Mason Prince Hall, free Boston Blacks petition the Massachusetts legislature for equal school facilities for African-American children. In addition to spreading Freemasonry among Blacks, Hall became the most prominent Black leader of the period. For reasons which are not entirely clear, records show there were at least 21 men named “Prince Hall” living in Massachusetts at the time. 1871—President Ulysses Grant suspends the writ of habeas corpus in nine South Carolina counties in order to combat a Ku Klux Klan terror campaign against Blacks and some progressive Whites. Grant pretty much crushed the Klan during this period. It would not rise again until the 1920s. 1888—The nation’s first Black bank—Capital Savings—is chartered in Washington, D.C., by a group known as the Order of the True Reformers. The now little known, but once influential group set up chapters throughout the South and advocated Black self-help and the starting of Black-owned businesses. The founder was William Washington Browne—a Methodist Minister from Richmond, Va. 1928—Historian and Ebony magazine editor Lerone Bennett Jr. is born. His best known book is “Before the Mayflower.” 1956—Physician and astronaut Mae Jamison is born in Decatur, Ala. 1969—Dr. Clifton R. Wharton becomes the first Black in the 20th century to head a major, predominantly White university when he is named president of Michigan State University.
• OCTOBER 18
1917—“Dizzy” Gillespie, bandleader and pioneer of “B-bop Jazz,” is born John Birks Gillespie in Cheraw, S.C. 1945—Actor, singer, activist and socialist Paul Robeson receives the NAACP’s prestigious Spingarn Medal for his artistic achievements. Robeson would be hounded by the U.S. government because of his leftist leanings. He was labeled a communist, blocked from working in America and later denied a passport so he could not travel to Europe to work. 1951—Novelist Terry McMillan is born in Port Huron, Mich.
• OCTOBER 19
1859—Co-founder of West Virginia State College, Byrd Prillerman, is born. He became one of the state’s most prominent educators 1870—The first African Americans elected to the U.S. House of Representatives came from South Carolina: Joseph H. Rainey, Robert C. Delarge, and Robert B. Elliott. Rainey was actually seated first and thus became the first African American sworn in as a member of Congress. A portrait in his honor was finally placed in the U.S. Capitol Building in 2006. 1894—Henry Ossawa Tanner wins the Medal of Honor at the Paris Expositions for his paintings. He was the first African-American painter to gain international acclaim for his works. Tanner was born in Pittsburgh, Pa. In fact, he eventually moved to Paris because of opposition to a Black artist in the United States. His most famous painting is “The Banjo Player.”
• OCTOBER 20
1898—The North Carolina Mutual And Provident Insurance Co. is founded by a group led by John Merrick. The company grows into the largest Black-owned insurance firm in America. 1904—Enolia P. McMillan is born. She becomes first female president of the NAACP.
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City, county leaders want more diverse contracting from ALCOSAN by Rich Lord
Pittsburgh's Public Source Pittsburgh Mayor Corey O’Connor on Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026, pledged to push ALCOSAN to improve diversity in contracting on a $1 billion tunnel project, a day after a Pittsburgh’s Public Source investigation revealed that minority-owned contractors are so far slated to get less than 1 percentof the work. “Obviously, we have to do more,” said O’Connor, who sat on the Allegheny County Sanitary Authority board prior to becoming mayor and oversaw some of the planning for what will be a $3.7 billion effort to reduce the flow of sewage into the rivers. The mayor did not specify a target for minority-owned business participation or say whether he wants regular progress reports from the sewer agency. Allegheny County Executive Sara Innamorato believes it’s “critical” that local minority businesses benefit from large infrastructure projects, including the five-mile Ohio River Tunnel project, “considering most funding for ALCOSAN is from local taxpayers,” according to a statement from county spokesperson Abigail Gardner. Innamorato wants ALCOSAN to “use all of the tools at their disposal to exceed our expectations” on diverse contracting, Gardner wrote, without detailing those expectations. Big dig, modest diversity ALCOSAN in April inked a $1.03 billion agreement with prime contractor Brayman-Lane JV to bore from East Allegheny to McKees Rocks. Saxonburg-based Brayman Construction Corp. is partnering with Charlotte-based Lane Construction Corp. on the project. ALCOSAN tells prime contractors to spend between 10 percent and 25 percent of their contract amounts with minority- or
women-owned businesses. Brayman-Lane’s proposal for the Ohio River Tunnel calls for clearing the 10 percent bar by subcontracting with: - Five women-owned business enterprises (WBEs), which are slated to get $92 million to $98 million of work - Five disadvantaged businesses (DBEs) at $6 million - Two minority businesses (MBEs) at anywhere from $150,000 to $6 million Brayman Holding Company Marketing Director Kristin Bullington wrote in an email response to Public Source’s questions that the joint venture is “still too early in its construction and procurement process to provide a complete and representative assessment of MBE, WBE, DBE, and small-business participation.” Construction is to run into 2032. “Subcontractor and supplier scopes will continue to be finalized and awarded as the project progresses,” Bullington wrote, “meaning participation at this stage represents only a snapshot in time and not participation over the full life of the project.” The MBE portion, at less than 1 percent, has drawn scrutiny. “I think it’s very sad, to be honest. We need to bring up the numbers; 1% is not acceptable,” Kanak Iyer, a member of Allegheny County’s MBE Advisory Committee, said on Thursday. “You have to be inclusive, absolutely inclusive.” The Ohio River Tunnel is the first of three, totaling 16 miles, paralleling the county’s riverfronts. Said O’Connor: “We have to give everybody an opportunity and there’s going to be billions of dollars being spent.” Diversity targets ‘have to come up’ The mayor and county executive each appoint three members of the ALCOSAN board, and jointly choose the seventh. The current chair of ALCOSAN’s board is
O’Connor appointee Emily Kinkead, a state representative, D-Brighton Heights, who is running for reelection on a platform of “justice, equity and diversity.” Public Source has repeatedly reached out to Kinkead since Sept. 29, but she has not been available for an interview or provided comments by email. O’Connor said his administration “can push over there to make sure that not only are they following the standards and guidelines that they currently hit. Can we exceed those? Because the city exceeds our numbers.” The city’s standards for diverse contracting call for 18 percent of spending to go to MBEs and 7 percent to women-owned WBEs. O’Connor said the city would “be the leader in
that and having long-term conversations about not only current contracts, but future [contracts] down there [at ALCOSAN] to make sure that everybody has a voice and everybody has an opportunity. … I think that’s something that we have to continue to enforce when we talk to the members that I appoint, as well as the county executive.” Asked what level of MBE involvement he’d like to see on the tunnel project, O’Connor declined to identify a target percentage. “I couldn’t give you a number, because again, I don’t know how that billion is broken down,” the mayor said. “Is it for the first phase? Is there a second phase? Are there subs to that? There’s a lot more that goes into that, that we have to have to look at.”
Diversity targets, he said, “need to be elevated and they have to come up.” Allegheny County’s code includes “overall goals of having 13 percent minority business enterprise and 2 percent women/ socially and economically disadvantaged business enterprise participation” in county contracts. The MBE Advisory Committee monitors the effort. It does not cover ALCOSAN, an independent authority. “I’m not saying you just give it to somebody just because they’re a minority,” said Iyer, a registered financial advisor who serves on the committee. Subcontractors should be vetted, but then given due consideration. “Just give them a chance to accomplish it. They will show what they’re capable of. If they can’t get a foot in the
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door, it’s very hard.” Regular diversity reports coming Black Political Empowerment Project Chairman Tim Stevens called for monthly public reporting by ALCOSAN on the diversity of contracting and spending on the tunnel project. ALCOSAN spokesperson Amanda Mueller said Thursday that the agency plans to “do quarterly reporting on diversity numbers.” “I think more transparency never hurts,” said O’Connor, while saying the frequency of reports may depend on the terms in the involved contracts. “And having dialogue about how we do better, it’s a good thing and a good thing to work toward.”
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and pastoral leadership of Bishop Wade Jones (RIH)!" wrote Pastor Gil Duncan IV on his Facebook page on Sept. 27, a day after the ceremony. "What a fitting gesture by the City of Pittsburgh for a man who devoted his life in the service of others." On Jan. 3, 2026, a standing-room-only homegoing service was held for Bishop Wade Jones at First Emmanuel Tabernacle Church. Among those who attended were former Pittsburgh mayor Ed Gainey and the legendary Bishop T.D. Jakes. When Bishop Jakes learned of Bishop Jones' passing, he wrote on his Instagram page: "I have known Bishop Wade Jones most of my life. He was a bishop of great integrity, a robust sense of humor and commitment to the word of God! He brought many
busloads to my storefront when no one knew my name. I’ve preached for him countless times. Even in later years, we talked often. I will sorely miss him! Seldom do relationships endure the test of time! For over fifty years we have known each other. My condolences to his widow, his entire family and the church. Heaven has called him to his just reward! I will miss him!"
CAREY HEARD, LARON NANCE, JEFF SNIPE, KEVIN HUFF, VIRGIL MOORE, DAVID JONES, FRED BROWN, GORDON MANKER, ADAM ROBINSON.
MOTHER ALTA JONES, WAHLEEAH MOORE, RHONDA WHITE, ATTORNEY MARSHA GRAYSON, SANDRA BOISSONNIERE. (PHOTOS BY ASHLEY G. WOODSON)
BISHOP WADE JONES’ FAMILY IN FRONT OF THE STREET SIGN. MOTHER ALTA JONES AND DAVID JONES.
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FAMILY MEMBERS OF THE LATE BISHOP WADE JONES, AS DAVID JONES HOLDS THE PROCLAMATION. THE EVENT WAS HELD, SEPT. 26, 2026. (PHOTOS BY ASHLEY G. WOODSON)
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DAVID JONES STANDING AT THE MILITARY BANNER.
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THE KENTE ARTS ALLIANCE HOSTED JAZZ ARTIST CORCORAN HOLT AT THE NEW HAZLETT THEATER, OCT. 3, 2026. PICTURED ARE GAIL AND MENSAH WALI WITH CORCORAN HOLT.
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St. James AME Church hosting three-day revival, then 160th Anniversary Banquet on Oct. 17
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There seems to be a lot happening at St. James AME Church in East Liberty. Tickets are going fast for the church’s 160th Anniversary “Night With The Stars” Banquet, which occurs at 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026, at the church, 444 Lincoln Ave. St. James plans “an elegant evening of food, fellowship and a showcase of talent from the AME Church and local Pittsburgh community,” as its written on its Facebook page. St. James AME Church has a long history in Pittsburgh with church members from all parts of the region; many of whom are looking to attend the anniversary banquet, which, in a way, is serving as a reunion of all who have once made St. James AME Church their home, along with those who continue to call St. James home. The New Pittsburgh Courier has learned that tickets to the event are $50 and are still available on the church’s website, stjamesamepgh.org. Prior to the Oct. 17 event, the church is hosting a three-day 160th Anniversary Revival, Oct. 14-16, 2026, at 7 p.m. each
night. The theme for the revival is, “Still Standing, Still Serving and Still Believing” (I Corinthians 15:58). On Wednesday, Oct. 14, the preachers will be Rev. Mark
Alexander and Rev. Brenda Montgomery. On Thursday, Oct. 15, the preachers will be Rev. Andrew Jackson III and Lic. Monica Jackson. On Friday, Oct. 16, the preachers will be Rev. Dr. Lea Tunstalle and former St. James AME Church Pastor Rev. Dr. James H. Harris Sr. The current pastor of St. James AME Church is the Rev. William C. Roberts II.
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ry, the angels smiled as 7-year-old Parker Allen was baptized on this memorable 121st anniversary of the Second Baptist Church of Homestead. The fifth generation descendent of James D. Morton proudly stated that “Jesus loves me and I love Him.” Music Minister John Burwell led the congregation in songs of praise, worship and gratitude. Burwell is the fifth generation descendant of Abel Burwell, who worked alongside J.D. Morton and local neighbors to establish the beloved church. In the year 1905, the community’s desire to worship together became a reality of the small neighborhood mission. Black residents settled into a Sixth Avenue Hall located in the “red light district,” also known as the “ward.” Ten years later, under the leadership of Reverend Morton, the members purchased the former United Presbyterian Church. Unfortunately, after worshipping for 17 years at the corner of Fourth Avenue and Amity Street, the United States government seized the property with the sole purpose of expanding local steel mills to aid World War II. Never deterred by a curve in the road, but looking ahead to the promises of God, it was not long before 108 West 12th Avenue became the
ANNUAL PICNIC: NIKKI SMITH, MINISTER EDNA STRIBLING, TERRI ADAMS-SMITH, JOE GORDON, DORIS RUSSELL, PASTOR LAPHON FLOOD-FRANCIS. cornerstone of the new church location. Reverend Morton’s leadership established the foundation of community involvement, which continues to be a powerful humanitarian endeavor today. After 35 years of his devoted service, the mantle was passed to Reverend O.C. Perkins, who served for 12 years. Following the four years of service from Reverend Booker T. Crosby, the pulpit was placed in the hands of Reverend Donald P. Turner. Serving the church for almost 48 years, Turner’s impact on the youth was well-known throughout the steel town with his establishment of “Teens for Christ.” The popular organization attracted teenagers from local churches as well as many young people throughout the neigh-
borhood. On the 9th day of November 2024, Reverend Laphon Flood-Francis was installed as the Senior Pastor of the Church on the Hill. His commitment to the Mon Valley continues the legacy of community involvement, as well as the importance of the development of young people, both inside and outside the church walls. He carries on his shoulders the historical foundations of his congregation and the continued legacy and ministry of those who embraced the cornerstone of the Hilltop church. Reverend Laphon, as he is affectionately called, paid tribute to former pastors, leaders and generations of dedicated members who were dedicated to making the church the success of today. Excited over the cele-
bration, Pastor Laphon stated he was “blessed to be the head of a church that has served the community for so many years.” Proud of the history, his inspiration of a documentary video entitled, “Remembering the Road,” was developed by Minister Ken Foster and Imani Batts as members shared memories of the past. Joining in the celebration with the preached Word was Reverend John Knight of the Brightside Baptist Church of Lancaster, Pa. Delivering his message of “Capturing God’s Promise,” Reverend Knight emphasized the fact that “God is able. If you give him a chance, your dreams can come true. When you set the right atmosphere, God will take care of you.” Reverend Knight’s anniversary sermon proved to be words of wisdom and truth. As evident, the Second Baptist Church of Homestead, from the “red light district” to the Church on the Hill, has always placed their trust in the hands of God. By doing so, their dreams continue to come true on the Hilltop as they pay homage to the past, honor the present, and embrace hope for the future. Following the church service, members and friends enjoyed a celebration dinner at Monroeville’s Triveni Center.
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Rev. Dr. Michael Diaz
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6556 Shetland Ave. Pittsburgh, Pa., 15206 412-441-7839
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18 Harriet St., Rankin, Pa., 15105
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THE SECOND BAPTIST CHURCH OF HOMESTEAD
Sunday Worship Service: 11 a.m. 90 Port Perry Rd. North Versailles, Pa., 15148 412-823-2841
Pastor—Rev. William C. Roberts II
Wednesday Bible Study: 7 p.m. Sunday School: 9:30 a.m.
Wednesday Bible Study: 7 p.m.
Sunday Worship Service: 11 a.m.
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Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday Worship Service: 11 a.m. 209 Bridge St. Wilmerding, Pa., 15148 412-829-8925
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CLARK MEMORIAL BAPTIST CHURCH
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CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH Sunday School: 9:15 a.m. Sunday Worship Service: 10:30 a.m. Wednesday Prayer Service: 7 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study: 7:30 p.m. 2629 Wylie Avenue, Pittsburgh, Pa., 15219 Calvarybaptistchurch2629.com
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Sunday School: 9:30 a.m.
Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday Worship Service: 11:15 a.m. 3621 Chartiers Ave. Pittsburgh, Pa., 15204 412-771-2533 Pastor—Rev. Antawn D. Coleman Sr.
Sunday Worship Service: 10 a.m. 2200 Wylie Ave. Pittsburgh, Pa., 15219 Pastor—Rev. 412-566-1437 Courtney D. Meadows
Pastor—Rev. Marie Kelly
Sunday Worship Service: 10:30 a.m. 1201 Hiland Ave. Coraopolis, Pa., 15108 412-264-3125
Pastor—Rev. Brian Carswell Flanagan Sr.
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Tomlin was degraded for his 9-8 season; will Mike McCarthy get the same treatment? The late great comic genius Richard Pryor once described many so-called Christian ministries as “marketing machines.” He once said this: “Hello there, friends and neighbors, has God touched you today? If he hasn’t, send us some money and we will send you a genuine touch from God.” It appears to yours truly that not only will the Pittsburgh Steelers need a mere touch from the almighty, but they are also going to require an armed personal escort from him or her just to record a 9-8 win-loss record this season. I’ll bet the last cigar of late comedian George Burns that when Steelers Head Coach Mike McCarthy posts such a genuinely generic record, they will pine, whine, and lap up and shed tears into all of the available carafes of wine saying that the financial demands of former Steelers cornerback Joey Porter Jr. did not hide his “need for greed.” Also, Porter Jr. supposedly did not disguise his effort in helping to cause the eventual demise of the Pittsburgh Steelers. Also, some of the recent deals negotiated by Genghis Khan and the remainder of the black and gold Mongols have been less than stellar.
In my opinion, the Mongols may have consumed too much gin and juice before sitting down at the negotiating table. It appears that when it comes to dealing with the Pittsburgh Steelers, the owner of the Dallas Cowboys, the dishonorable Jerry Jones, may have called in one of his top guns from Transylvania, Vlad III, “Big Vlad” or Vlad Draculea. Many of the deals made for a few of the Steelers'
top young draft picks were at the very least, “cartoonish.” However, don’t get it twisted, the cartoon characters, “Tom and Jerry,” may be harmless. However, “Vlad and Jerry,” maybe not so much, when it comes to the success or failure of the Pittsburgh Steelers football club. The “yinzer juice and ginzers” are morphing into ultra-crybabies pouting with their big fat thumbs in their mouths crying: “Wah wah, mommy, mommy, I didn’t mean to cause the puppy to get sick. I only fed him rocks and grav-
el because I couldn’t find the dog food sitting on top the dishwasher.” A few of the local Maga-ite scribes are now pulling out the honor after you’re gone card. Ya know, the card that is sorta relative to the posthumous honorarium held for an honoree after they have received their one-way ticket from the undertaker-in-charge to the bone orchard. To confirm my opinion, one such story was posted by Allison Koehler: "Aaron Rodgers honors Mike Tomlin with a fitting T-shirt after Steelers' win." Koehler writes: “Aaron Rodgers honored former Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin after Sunday's 34-22 win over the Indianapolis Colts, wearing a black T-shirt with DGBTTF across the front and a Coach T logo underneath. Rodgers played for Tomlin during the coach's final Pittsburgh season in 2025. Tomlin stepped down in January before Mike McCarthy took over. One season together was enough for a familiar defensive reminder to stick with his quarterback. ESPN's Brooke Pryor attempted to make it something more than it was, asking Rodgers whether the shirt was a coinci-
“MOUNT” WASHINGTON IS A HARD GUY TO BRING DOWN! THE STEELERS DEFEATED THE BENGALS, 30-27, SEPT. 27, 2026. (PHOTO BY MARLON MARTIN)
dence or a warning to a Colts defense that had let Jaylen Warren beat it to the flat a couple of times. Rodgers kept the explanation simple, which suited a small, affectionate gesture.” “Brooke Pryor attempted to make it something more than it was, asking Rodgers whether the shirt was a coincidence...” It seems as if Pryor may be at her old tricks again because when it comes to defining ex-Pittsburgh Steelers Head Coach Mike Tomlin, many local writers continue to perpetrate the fraudulent opinion that Tomlin was nothing more than an average football coach who was too Black and overpaid and was only employed because he was accompanied by the “God of the EEOC.” Remember when almost 90 percent of the Pittsburgh sports beat reporters and radio hosts tied a rope around the wrists of Mike Tomlin in a failed coup to drag Tomlin back into the college football coaching ranks? Jelani Scott posted this next story on sportsillustrated.com on Jan 15, 2024. I am going to bring you a few excerpts from that article. She writes: “Remember Tomlin, the Steelers coach since 2007, took the po-
dium for his usual postgame media session following Pittsburgh’s 31–17 loss to the Buffalo Bills. The proceedings took a sudden turn, however, after Tomlin fielded a question from ESPN’s Brooke Pryor that began with the reporter saying, 'Mike you have a year left on your contract..." I am puzzled and pissed when coaches like Kevin Stefanski, who has a 1-2 playoff game record as a head coach, are elected as coach of the year in the NFL, not once but twice. He first won the award in 2020, and then again in 2023. As of now, Kevin Stefanski has a 47-58 regular season record as an NFL head coach, giving him a winning percentage of about 45 percent. They didn’t attempt to downgrade him to the college ranks. In the recent past, many yinzers laughed and described the move as a big joke when the Cleveland Browns grabbed quarterback DeShaun Watson from the open market openly smirking and saying he was washed up. Maybe Aaron Rodgers should be the one hanging on the clothesline? It seems that the only athletes whose compensation is not regularly debated are White athletes.
Brogan Clasper recently posted a story: "He's washed—Skip Bayless does not hold back in his thoughts on Aaron Rodgers." Brogan writes: “Skip Bayless has seen enough of Rodgers over the years to now form his opinion on where he feels the 42-year-old’s game is at. Bayless shared his true thoughts on Rodgers. 'He’s washed. He’s done. Washed, gone, over and out,' said Bayless. 'That game that he played against the Texans, that home playoff game, was bad. He’s just lost his nerve. He’s lost too much athletic ability and mobility, and he can still fling it and wing it. I know you [Shannon Sharpe] love his style. Yeah, he’s got the greatest quarterback style we’ve ever seen. Just the way it looks when he throws the ball, he flicks it. Okay, but he’s lost some velocity.'" OK Skip, that may be true. But with Aaron Rodgers or Mason Rudolph at the helm, the 2026 Pittsburgh Steelers may be the ones that are truly going to be the ones that are done, even if he has the greatest quarterback style we’ve ever seen.
THE STEELERS’ JAQUAN BRISKER TACKLES THE COLTS’ JOSH DOWNS IN PITTSBURGH’S 34-22 WIN, OCT. 11, 2026. BRISKER PLAYED FOOTBALL AT GATEWAY HIGH SCHOOL. (PHOTO BY BRIAN COOK SR.)
There will never be another Steel Curtain! :10—I was listening to a local radio station sports talk show when a caller asked the question...“Why don’t the Pittsburgh Steelers put fear in the hearts of teams like they did in the ‘70s?” Obviously, by now you know where I am going with this. And of course the guy had the answer to his own question, that being, because you don’t have the baddest, meanest, nastiest, toughest, most talented players of all time playing for ya! :09—To their credit, the hosts of the show offered a few reasons that to the rookie ear would be acceptable. For example, the rules have changed, players getting fined for playing too rough, yada yada yada! There’s some truth in those words, but here’s the real reasons for today’s watered down game. (And don’t get me wrong, I am not knocking it. And the players have a right to determine their own safety!)
:08—First, let’s be clear. The team we’re talking about here is the 1970s “Team of the Decade” Pittsburgh Steelers. Without question, the greatest team of all-time, the greatest defense of all-time, and the owners of four Super Bowl titles delivered some of the greatest individual players and personalities of alltime. :07—Defensive Line — “The” recognized Steel Curtain anchored by “Mean Joe” Greene. Some experts actually recognize him as the greatest football player of all-time. L.C. “Hollywood Bags” Greenwood, Dwight “Mad Dog” White, Ernie “Fats” Holmes. Those four men are the ones who brought the fire and brimstone. They were supported by Steve Furness and John Banaszak. :06—The legendary and historic linebacker core. Jack Ham—“Mr. Fundamental,” Andy Russell—“The Gate-
keeper”, and of course, Jack “The Hammer” Lambert, a very, very mean man! :05-—If by chance the
opposition somehow got past all those Hall of Famers, they had to contend with the greatest cornerback tandem in NFL history. Mel Blount—the man was so dominant he changed the rules of the game. J. T. Thomas—the “Do It All” man, Glen “Pine” E d wa r d s — n i c k n a m e d Pine because he hit as hard as a pine tree, Dwayne “The Judge” Woodruff, Donnie “I will hurt you” Shell!!! Just ask Earl Campbell. Of course there were countless others who were a
part of the Curtain. Neither time nor space allows me to give you all that info. :04—The other side of the ball only needs names said out loud, and if you know the game, that’s enough. Terry Bradshaw, Franco Harris, Lynn Swann, Mike Webster, Sam Davis, Jon Kolb, Gerry Mullins, Ray Mansfield, Rocky Bleier, John Stallworth, Larry Brown, Randy Grossman, and Roy Gerela. :03—Special notes: Basically all the names I mentioned here would have zero problem being inducted in the Pro Football Hall of Fame, but after so many went in, a mysterious roadblock appeared that slowed the roll. Most notably, L.C. Greenwood and Dwight White should be automatic. If you’re one of the four men considered the greatest D-Line of all-time, then all four men should be in! :02—Needless to say, all of this could have
fallen short had it not been for the rough and ready hands of one Charles “The Emperor” “Chuck” Noll. The man who orchestrated and engineered these mighty warriors at a time when men were men and football was hell on spikes. :01—The Steel Curtain, the Immaculate Reception, the artistry of Lynn Swann, the unreal talent of Mel Blount...AKA “Sup” for Superman! The speed and wizardry of John Stallworth, the legend and the heroics of war hero veteran Rocky Bleier, the talent of one Terry Bradshaw, who said when drafted, and I quote, “One day I want to be the greatest quarterback of all-time”... and for my money, he was. (And yes, you can have Brady, Marino, Mahomes, Namath and Unitas. Love them all, but when it was showtime, it was Bradshaw’s show. And the absolute force, fury, and fear that that team brought to
the game is best recognized by remembering they actually held the Minnesota Vikings to 17 rushing yards in Super Bowl IX. C’mon man! :00—I would be outside-my-mind if I didn’t recognize the power behind it all. The #1 thing that set that dynasty in motion. That’s right, you guessed it. None of this is possible without Myron Cope and the great Terrible Towel. RIP Myron, but The Towel lives on! :00-00—Double Overtime...speaking of RIP and power, greatness and legend, we remember “Iron Mike” Ditka, he of the legendary Aliquippa fame and Pitt as a player, and then on to the NFL as a player and a coach of the legendary Chicago Bears. Truly one of a kind, and there will never be another like him. GAME OVER.
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Property is Power! Wells Fargo wanted to expand Black homeownership. Now the federal government is investigating. There is a troubling question that deserves serious consideration in America today: At a time when homeownership remains one of the most important pathways to building wealth, are we making it more difficult for Black Americans to walk through that door? The question is particularly relevant following the announcement of a federal investigation into Wells Fargo’s efforts to expand Black homeownership. The investigation raises important legal questions about whether programs designed to address historical disparities in mortgage lending are consistent with federal fair-housing protections. But beyond the legal debate lies a much larger conversation about opportunity, economic mobility, and the future of wealth creation in America. For generations, Black Americans have been encouraged to pursue the same American Dream as everyone else: work hard, obtain an education, establish good credit, purchase a home, build a business, and leave something meaningful for the next generation. It is a
Responsible AI development requires a seat at the table for Black America by Tim King (Chicago Defender)—When I play poker and go all-in, I may be holding pocket aces. Other times, I’m bluffing. Either way, all of my chips go into the pot. In poker, going all-in doesn’t require certainty. It requires commitment. And the same is true when it comes to artificial intelligence. For Black Americans, this particular bet is crucial. We have too few voices in the rooms where AI is being shaped and too much at stake in what happens next. Black workers, students and entrepreneurs are already being affected by AI. So this isn’t just somebody else’s technology debate. It’s ours, too. AI could cure cancer. AI could kill us. That is the extraordinary range of possibilities now being debated by some of the very people building the technology. And some of the risks are becoming less theoretical. OpenAI recently disclosed
TIM KING six instances of unexpected or concerning model behavior during training or evaluation, including models taking unauthorized actions, concealing information and finding ways around constraints. A recent brief from the U.N.’s Independent International Scientific Panel on AI described a separate OpenAI-Hugging Face incident as one of the clearest real-world warnings yet of a possible path toward losing
human control over advanced AI agents. But development is hardly slowing down. In fact, it’s clearly going all-in. President Donald Trump has framed AI largely as a competition America cannot afford to lose, saying, “Whoever wins AI wins.” He recently announced plans to create an “AI Force” and appoint an AI “czar,” while promising not to “hinder or stifle” the growth of the AI industry. And Anthropic reports that Claude now leads 26 percent of the company’s AI research and development work and collaborates on more than 90 percent of it. Vast sums of money, extraordinary computing power and some of the smartest people on the planet are being committed to making these systems more powerful. If that is the bet we are making, then responsibility deserves the same commitment. There are signs that at least some in the industry recognize that. Anthropic recently an-
nounced a partnership with Accenture to embed independent evaluators inside its frontier AI development process, with each company expecting to invest at least $1 billion over five years. That is closer to the balance we need. Development does not necessarily have to stop for responsibility to accelerate. Responsibility starts with safety: keeping increasingly powerful systems under human control, protecting privacy and cybersecurity, and guarding against misuse. But responsible AI has to mean more than preventing some future catastrophe. It means preparing workers whose jobs may change or disappear. It means making sure algorithms don’t reproduce discrimination in hiring, lending, health care and education. It means helping schools decide when students should learn without AI, about AI and SEE AI DEVELOPMENT B2
Are cashless kids missing out on key money lessons? by Laura Onyeneho
ANTHONY O. KELLUM philosophy I believe in deeply. I have spent more than three decades in mortgage lending helping families pursue that dream, and I remain convinced that property ownership is among the most powerful instruments of financial independence available to ordinary Americans. But believing in the American Dream does not require us to ignore the historical realities that have made that dream more difficult for some Americans to achieve. The history of housing in America is not simply a story of individual choices and financial discipline. It is also a story of public policy. For much of the 20th-century, discriminatory lending practices, restrictive covenants, redlining, and unequal access to federally supported mortgages limited where many Black families could purchase homes and whether they could obtain financing at all. Meanwhile, millions of other Americans benefited from homeownership opportunities that allowed them to accumulate equity, pass property to their children, and build financial security across generations. Those historical differences did not disappear when discriminatory practices became illegal. Wealth accumulated through homeownership has a way of reproducing itself. Parents who own property may be able to help their children with a down payment. Families with substantial equity may borrow against it to finance education, start businesses, or purchase investment property. Homes inherited without mortgages can provide extraordinary financial flexibility. ConSEE PROPERTY IS POWER B2
(Houston Defender)— Venmo. Apple Pay. Zelle. Many children today do not experience physical money; instead, they use digital transactions through their phones. That shift away from cash is changing how children understand money, and financial experts say Black families have the most to lose if an old-fashioned lesson gets left behind. Cash use among Generation Z has fallen to about 7 percent, a historic low, while digital wallets and cards make up roughly 92 percent of preferred payment methods among 18to 29-year-olds, according to a study by digital payments company Billtrust. Sharita M. Humphrey, a Houston-based certified financial education instructor, said the disconnect starts small, with a tap instead of a transaction. “When you have the card, or your debit card or credit card … you’re like, ‘Oh, I can just tap. Everything’s a tap,’” Humphrey said. “We’re not really thinking about it.” Humphrey said breaking a $20 bill forces a kind of awareness that swiping does not. Handing over cash and watching the change come back creates a pause, a moment to register that money was ac-
CONTACTLESS PAYMENT APPS like Apple Pay and Venmo have replaced cash for many young shoppers. (Credit: Gemini) tually spent. Digital payments remove that pause, and with it, the memory of where the money went. “If you ask them if they had a $20, $50, $100 bill, they can tell you, I went here, here, here,” Humphrey said. “But you can’t do that after a string of taps.” That erasure compounds a problem that starts at home. Parents stretched thin by their own bills often do not have the bandwidth for money conversa-
tions with their kids, and children absorb financial stress and habits, good or bad, whether or not adults talk about them directly. “Wealth is generational, but so is the lack thereof,” Humphrey said. “Debt can be generational.” Without knowing someone else’s tax bracket, credit score, or debt load, people measure their own finances against a curated version of someone else’s life. Humphrey added that sometimes taking on un-
necessary debt, or “lifestyle creep,” just to keep pace. Reshell Smith, a certified financial planner who spent 16 years at Charles Schwab before founding AMES Financial Solutions, said the racial wealth gap itself is systemic, rooted in barriers to homeownership and access to capital. But she said the loss of everyday SEE MONEY LESSONS B2
Your tax refund was stolen. Now you could spend two years waiting for the IRS to fix it! Imagine working hard all year, having taxes withheld from your paycheck, and looking forward to receiving your income tax refund. You’ve already made plans for that money. Maybe you’re catching up on bills, paying down debt, making car repairs, or putting something aside for emergencies. You prepare your tax return, double-check the numbers, and electronically submit it to the IRS. REJECTED! Not because you made a mistake. Not because you owe back taxes. Your return was rejected because somebody else already filed a tax return using your Social Security number. Some criminal stole your identity, filed a fraudulent return in your name, and attempted to collect a refund that rightfully belongs to you. Now you have to prove that you are who you say you are. Meanwhile, your legitimate tax refund could be tied up for nearly two years. Sounds ridiculous, doesn’t it? Unfortunately, this is a financial nightmare that thousands of taxpayers have experienced. And according to a report from the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration (TIGTA), the situation is worse than many people realize. The Numbers Should Make Your Blood Boil
A September 21, 2026, TIGTA report revealed troubling delays in how the IRS handles tax-related identity theft cases. From fiscal years 2023 through 2025, these cases took an average of approximately 20 months to resolve. Let that sink in. TWENTY MONTHS! In a group of 114 identity theft cases closed during fiscal 2023, the average resolution time was an astonishing 655 days. Only four of those 114 cases were resolved within the IRS’ own 120-day goal. But here’s the part that really gets under my skin. Those cases spent an average of 533 days unassigned. That’s nearly a year and a half before an employee was even assigned to work the case! Meanwhile, the taxpayer is waiting, wondering, calling, writing letters, and trying to figure out what happened to their money. At the end of September 2025, nearly 316,000 identity theft cases remained unre-
solved. To make matters worse, TIGTA estimated that the IRS paid approximately $124.2 million in interest on delayed refunds involving cases closed during those three fiscal years. That’s an enormous price tag attached to a broken process. Let’s be clear. Identity thieves created the problem. But taxpayers shouldn’t have to endure excessive delays while the government works to correct it. Your Bills Don’t Care About IRS Delays Here’s what concerns me most as a financial planner. For many households, an income tax refund isn’t extra spending money. It’s money they’ve already assigned to important financial responsibilities. Some families depend on refunds to catch up on rent, pay overdue utilities, repair vehicles, or establish emergency savings. Now imagine expecting a $4,000 refund and learning that your money could be delayed for months or even years. Your landlord isn’t going to suspend the
rent. Your mortgage company isn’t going to excuse missed payments. The electric company still expects its money. LIFE DOESN’T STOP BECAUSE THE IRS IS MOVING SLOW! This is another reason I constantly encourage people to build emergency savings and avoid depending on tax refunds to cover essential living expenses. I understand that’s easier said than done, especially when money is already tight. Nevertheless, the less dependent you are on receiving a refund by a particular date, the less vulnerable you become when something goes wrong. How Tax Refund Identity Theft Happens Tax-related identity theft occurs when someone uses your stolen personal information to file a fraudulent tax return. Criminals obtain Social Security numbers, names, dates of birth, and other information through data breaches, phishing scams, stolen documents, or other fraudulent activities. They attempt to file before the legitimate taxpayer, often claiming a refund. When the real taxpayer subsequently files, the IRS system may reject the return because another return has already been subSEE DAMON CARR B2
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money lessons adds a second, quieter layer of harm. When a parent sends a child a Cash App payment to cover shoes or a school fee, there is no decision-making involved. “There’s no thought in
that,” Smith said. “The only decision that he’s making is, let me call my mom, see if she can Cash App me.” Smith said the fix is not to reject technology, but to pair it with intentional conversations that go beyond budgeting, including lessons on investing,
credit, and ownership, since most families build wealth through retirement accounts and home equity. She also pointed to a growing number of states requiring personal finance education. Texas became the 29th state to mandate a personal
finance course for high school graduation when Gov. Greg Abbott signed House Bill 27 in June, effective for incoming ninth graders in 2026-27. Roughly 30 states now guarantee a standalone personal finance course before graduation, up from eight in 2020, ac-
cording to Next Gen Personal Finance. Cash is not obsolete. Smith encourages families to hold regular “money talks” so financial habits do not stay invisible. Splitting a child’s allowance between cash and a kids’ debit card so they can practice manag-
ing both. “Cash is still king,” Smith said. “It’s OK to have it. It’s OK to manage it. But don’t let it be out of sight and out of mind.”
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versely, families who were excluded from ownership opportunities often begin each generation with fewer assets to transfer. That is why the present debate deserves more than political slogans. On October 7, 2026, the Department of Housing and Urban Development announced an investigation into Wells Fargo’s initiatives to increase Black homeownership. The inquiry examines whether certain race-conscious lending practices violated the Fair Housing Act. Wells Fargo had previously committed $60 billion toward helping increase Black homeownership, with a goal of supporting at least 250,000 Black homeowners by 2027. The investigation is ongoing, and its announcement is not a legal finding that the bank violated the law. The administration’s position is that federal fair-housing protections must apply equally to every American, regardless of race. HUD Secretary Scott Turner has argued that lending institutions should not divide customers into racial categories or provide different financial opportunities based on race, even when the stated objective is to address historical inequality. That position raises a legitimate question about how the law should treat programs that distinguish between borrowers on the basis of race. But another question deserves equal consideration: If the effects of historical discrimination remain visible in today’s housing market, what responsibility do financial institutions and policymakers have to address those disparities? This is where the conversation becomes more complicated. There is a meaningful distinction between ensuring that every American receives fair treatment and assuming that every American begins with the same economic advantages. Equality before the law is a fundamental American principle. So is the belief that opportunity should be genuinely accessible to those willing to work for it. The challenge is determining how those principles can co-exist in a housing market shaped by generations of unequal access to capital. Consider the current homeownership gap. In 2024, approximately 46 percent of Black households owned their homes, compared with roughly 73 percent of White households. That difference is not simply a statistical curiosity. It represents millions of families living on different sides of one of America’s most important wealth-building opportunities. When we discuss homeownership, we are discussing far more than shelter. We are discussing ownership of an appreciating asset, the ability to establish roots in a community, greater control over housing expenses, and the possibility of transferring wealth to future generations. Homeownership does not guarantee prosperity, and property values do not always rise. But over time, responsibly financed real estate has helped countless American families move from financial insecurity toward greater economic independence. This is why I believe the larger conversation should focus not merely on whether a particular program survives a legal challenge, but on how America intends to expand responsible homeownership.
If race-conscious lending initiatives are restricted, what alternatives will take their place? Will financial institutions expand programs based on income, geography, first-generation homebuyer status, or demonstrated economic disadvantage? Will down payment assistance become more accessible? Will lenders invest more heavily in financial education and mortgage readiness? Will policymakers examine whether existing underwriting standards unnecessarily exclude otherwise creditworthy borrowers? These are not questions that should belong exclusively to one political party or another. They are questions about the kind of ownership economy America wants to build. As a mortgage professional, I understand the importance of sound underwriting. Lending standards exist for good reasons. Borrowers must demonstrate the ability to repay their obligations, and financial institutions must manage risk responsibly. No family benefits from being placed into a mortgage it cannot afford simply to increase homeownership statistics. But responsible lending and expanded opportunity are not mutually exclusive. I have encountered hardworking people with steady employment, reasonable incomes, and a genuine commitment to ownership who struggle to overcome the initial barriers to purchasing a home. Sometimes the obstacle is the down payment. Sometimes it is the way income is documented. Sometimes it is credit history, student loan obligations, or a lack of understanding about available mortgage programs. Those barriers can be addressed through financial education, appropriate loan products, and carefully designed assistance without abandoning the fundamental responsibility to ensure that a borrower can afford the mortgage. We should also recognize that the consequences of restricted access to capital extend beyond first-time homebuyers. Black entrepreneurs seeking commercial real estate financing, small investors attempting to acquire rental properties, and families hoping to rehabilitate inherited homes all depend on a financial system capable of recognizing opportunity while managing risk. When access to responsible financing becomes more difficult, the consequences can extend across entire communities. Fewer residents may be able to purchase property. Fewer entrepreneurs may be able to acquire commercial buildings. Fewer families may have the resources to preserve inherited homes. Over time, ownership can become increasingly concentrated among those who already possess substantial capital. That possibility should concern anyone who believes in broad-based economic opportunity. Yet I also believe Black America must approach this moment with a sense of agency rather than helplessness. Public policy matters, Fair lending matters, Equal access to financial institutions matters. But we cannot build our entire economic future around the assumption that government programs or corporate initiatives will always be available. We must continue strengthening our own financial foundations. That means improving credit, accumulating savings, understanding how mortgages work, preparing our children for ownership, protecting family property through thoughtful estate planning, and becoming more deliberate
about how we use the assets we already possess. It means teaching the next generation that real estate is not simply something to occupy but something that, when managed responsibly, can become a foundation for longterm financial security. It also means recognizing that homeownership is not the finish line. Ownership creates opportunity, but financial discipline determines how effectively that opportunity is used. A home purchased beyond one’s means can become a burden. A property neglected or lost through unpaid taxes can erase years of accumulated equity. An inherited home without proper legal planning can become a source of family conflict rather than generational wealth. Financial literacy must accompany financial opportunity. I have always believed that America is at its strongest when more of its citizens have a meaningful stake in its economic future. A nation of property owners has something powerful to preserve and something meaningful to pass forward. Families with assets have greater opportunities to invest in education, support entrepreneurship, withstand financial emergencies, and contribute to the stability of their neighborhoods. That vision should not be controversial. It is deeply connected to the American promise. The Wells Fargo investigation may ultimately clarify important legal boundaries surrounding race-conscious mortgage programs. Those boundaries deserve careful examination, and the law should be applied fairly. But the investigation should not distract us from the underlying economic reality: America continues to have a substantial racial homeownership gap, and closing that gap through lawful, sustainable opportunities remains an important public policy challenge. The objective should never be to guarantee anyone a mortgage because of race. Nor should it be to ignore historical disadvantages simply because discussing them makes us uncomfortable. The objective should be to build a financial system in which creditworthy Americans have meaningful opportunities to purchase property, establish equity, and participate in the nation’s prosperity. After more than 30 years in mortgage lending, I remain convinced that the greatest measure of progress will not be found in the number of programs announced, investigations launched, or political arguments won. It will be found in the number of families who can responsibly purchase homes, retain their property, accumulate assets, and leave the next generation in a stronger financial position. The question before us is larger than Wells Fargo. It is whether America can protect the principle of equal treatment while also expanding genuine economic opportunity for people who have historically had less access to it. Because ultimately, the American Dream should not be measured only by our freedom to pursue opportunity. It should also be measured by whether the pathways to that opportunity are open, understandable, and realistically accessible. (Dr. Anthony O. Kellum—CEO of Kellum Mortgage, LLC Homeownership Advocate, Speaker, Author NMLS # 1267030 NMLS #1567030 O: 313-263-6388 W: www.KelluMortgage.com.) Property is Power! is a movement to promote home and community ownership. Studies indicate homeownership leads to higher graduation rates, family wealth, and community involvement.
Responsible AI development requires a seat at the table AI DEVELOPMENT FROM B1
with AI. And it means making sure people who will live with the consequences have a meaningful role in shaping them. That includes Black folks. I’m not an AI expert, a tech billionaire or a politician. I’m a Chicago educator who has spent most of my adult life preparing students, almost all of them Black and from low-income communities, for an unpredictable future. That makes this debate especially urgent to me. And our young people aren’t waiting for adults to figure it out. About six in 10 Black teenagers are already using AI chatbots for schoolwork. Yet federal data show that about 60 percent of schools serving mostly students of color provide AI training to at least some teachers, compared with 75 percent of predominantly White schools. The economic stakes are significant, too. McKinsey estimates that 24 percent of Black workers are in occupations with greater than 75 percent automation potential, compared with 20 percent of White workers. Black people make up about 12 percent of the U.S.
workforce but only 8 percent of workers in tech jobs and just 3 percent of technology executives in the C-suite. So Black people are not watching this transformation from the sidelines. We are using the technology, our children are learning with it, and we are working in occupations that could be significantly changed by it. What we don’t have are nearly enough seats at the tables where the biggest decisions are being made. That lack of representation was visible recently. At a major Washington gathering calling for action on AI safety, almost none of the people onstage were Black. Black voices aren’t absent, however. Sen. Cory Booker called for a special session of Congress on AI, saying the technology’s rapidly evolving risks and opportunities require urgent attention. Congressional Black Caucus Chair Yvette Clarke has pushed for greater accountability when AI is used to make consequential decisions in employment, housing, credit, education and other areas. And the NAACP is challenging the expansion of AI data centers over concerns including pollution, water and energy use, utility costs and insufficient community input. Those questions are now playing out here
in Chicago, where Mayor Brandon Johnson has proposed a one-year moratorium on new or expanded data centers while the city develops regulations addressing their effects on energy, water, pollution and residents’ quality of life. Those concerns illustrate why inclusion must be part of what we mean by responsible AI. Responsible AI cannot mean only preventing AI from someday escaping human control. It also has to mean making sure the AI we are deploying today does not deepen inequities we already know too well. The Gates Foundation’s new Goalkeepers report emphasizes that AI could become a powerful equalizer or deepen existing inequalities. The foundation is putting its money where its mouth is, committing at least $1 billion over two years to expand access to AI and help ensure its benefits reach people who might otherwise be left behind. Bill Gates writes that the people with the greatest needs often have the least power to determine where innovation and investment go. That sounds eerily familiar. Black Americans know from experience that national progress does not guarantee racial
equality. The United States has grown richer, stronger and more technologically advanced while Black people have too often been denied an equal opportunity to share in that progress. We should not repeat that pattern with AI. Going all-in cannot mean committing everything to making the technology more powerful and then hoping safety, opportunity and equity somehow catch up. Going all-in means going all-in on responsibility, too. All-in on technical safety. All-in on privacy. All-in on preparing workers. All-in on helping schools and students navigate the technology wisely. All-in on preventing old biases from becoming automated ones. And all-in on making sure Black students, workers, professionals and entrepreneurs can help shape AI and benefit from it rather than simply absorb its disruptions. The AI industry is already going all-in on development. Black people should insist that responsibility includes us, too. We don’t know how our country’s gamble on AI will turn out. But Black people need a seat at the table so we can play our hand.
Your tax refund was stolen, now wait for the IRS to fix it! DAMON CARR FROM B1
mitted using that Social Security number. Now the legitimate taxpayer must navigate the IRS identity theft resolution process. Even if the criminal never successfully receives the fraudulent refund, the attempted theft can create serious complications. The good news is that you can take several steps to reduce your exposure. Six Ways to Protect Your Tax Refund 1. Get an IRS Identity Protection PIN. An Identity Protection PIN, commonly called an IP PIN, is a six-digit number issued by the IRS to help prevent someone from filing a fraudulent federal tax return using your identity. A new PIN is generated each year. Without the correct IP PIN, an electronically filed return using your Social Security number will be rejected. You can obtain or retrieve your PIN through IRS.gov. Of all the preventive measures available, this is one I strongly encourage taxpayers to consider. 2. File Your Tax Return Early. Don’t give criminals unnecessary time to file before you. Once you have received all required tax documents and verified their accuracy, prepare and submit your return. Filing early doesn’t eliminate identity theft risk. However, it can reduce the opportunity for someone else to submit a fraudulent return first.
Don’t rush and file an inaccurate return. Just don’t procrastinate unnecessarily. 3. Protect Your Social Security Number. Your Social Security number is valuable information. Don’t carry your Social Security card unless absolutely necessary. Shred documents containing sensitive information before discarding them. Be suspicious of unexpected calls, text messages, and emails requesting personal information. Criminals frequently impersonate government agencies, financial institutions, and tax professionals. Never assume someone is legitimate simply because they claim to represent the IRS. 4. Monitor Your IRS Tax Records. Create an online account at IRS.gov and periodically review your tax information. Look for unfamiliar returns, notices, or activity. Monitoring your records won’t prevent every fraudulent filing, but it may help you identify suspicious activity sooner. 5. Act Immediately If Your Return Is Rejected. If your electronically filed return is rejected because another return was already filed using your Social Security number, don’t ignore it. Follow IRS identity theft procedures. Depending on your circumstances, you may need to submit Form 14039, Identity Theft Affidavit, with a paper-filed tax return. If the IRS has already sent an identity-verification letter, follow the instructions in that notice.
Keep copies of correspondence and document telephone calls, dates, employee identification numbers, and confirmation numbers. If the delay creates significant financial hardship, consider contacting the Taxpayer Advocate Service. 6. Keep Filing Your Taxes. Don’t allow identity theft to scare you into neglecting your tax responsibilities. Continue filing required returns on time, even while an identity theft case is being resolved. Failure to file can create additional penalties and complications. You don’t want one financial problem turning into several. So, What’s the Bottom Line? You work hard for your money. You shouldn’t have to wait years for your tax refund because somebody stole your identity. The IRS needs to do better! Meanwhile, protect yourself. Get an Identity Protection PIN, file early, safeguard your personal information, and monitor your tax records. Remember, a tax refund isn’t free money. It’s money you’re entitled to receive. Don’t build your financial future around it. The goal is financial security, freedom, and options. Prevention takes minutes. Recovering from identity theft can take years! (Damon Carr, Money Coach & Tax Pro can be reached at 412-2161013 or visit his website at (TheCarrReport.com) Helping you flip your finances from stressed to blessed—one smart decision at a time.
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Politics and a belief in God The world that we live in today is morphing in such a manner that it challenges belief in GOD. In the United States, things are moving especially fast in the wrong directions, and this is having an impact all around the world. In 2016, the U.S. elected a president that has been the instigator of a new kind of social interaction; Donald J. Trump has caused a sociological earthquake. He served one term and lost a bid to serve a consecutive one, and upon being re-elected to a second term in 2024, he is changing the world. Many people find solace in their belief in GOD during these turbulent times. Even though he is currently the sitting president, he is wallowing in the pity of his previous loss. He has not forgotten this and is the purveyor of an ongoing vendetta against those that he feels “stole” the election from him. Most observers agree that he is delusional, and that he had something to do with the January 6 insurrection; that doesn’t matter; he is determined to get “revenge” in the eyes of GOD. In addition, he is leading the country into certain disaster if no viable interventions are established. He has instigated a war on Democracy. He has also attacked the concept of “affordability,” cut healthcare delivery, shredded the constitution, and has trashed a number of other initiatives that could have had a beneficial impact on people. He and his super-rich cohorts are literally causing havoc on the entire planet. They are changing what it means to be a citizen; the stink of selfish behavior permeates everything they touch. Indeed, his cadre of oligarchs are dragging the planet into a quagmire of evil; one of them has even proudly proclaimed that empathy is a weakness! Many of Trump’s followers claim to be Christian; they embrace what is called “Christian Nationalism.” This is a political Ideology that seeks to fuse Christian identity with national or civic identity. They believe that the U.S. is divinely chosen and that the government should actively promote and be governed by conservative Christian values. The problem with this direction is that they do not really believe what they say they believe when it comes to the Christian “God.” If they did, they would know that “what goes around, comes around;” that their actions will generate circumstances. They can’t see that we’re all connected on this blue-green ball that we call home. Expelling all non-White immigrants while embracing the idea of a lily-White state is folly. Our country is literally comprised of immigrants, and a lot of these are Black and Brown. One proponent of this idea literally gave his opinion on a recent telecast that America needs to be a country of white people only. This individual, and all others who believe that they are backed by “God” in destroying others for material gain and sociological gain, have it all wrong. The “God” they worship is not the Christian God that admonishes us to love our neighbor, feed the poor, commit no murder, do no harm, etc. etc. Since Trump has been in office, scores of people have lost their lives; it is clear to some that he does not really believe in the Christian God, because if he did, he’d understand that the negative energy touching people will come back on him some day. Most people don’t really believe this, however, especially oligarchs who love money more than people. This is evident in their quest to develop an army of robots to do their bidding while encouraging the demise of others for economic reasons. With this said, true believers understand that the “God” they serve is ever-present in the Universe as “frequency,” this is why prayer works. This is also why everything is always known by the “Creator” everywhere. Nothing is missed, and we will have to eventually atone for our unpleasant behaviors. Our planet is in for a rude awakening if unholy oligarchs are successful in their plans. They will pay the price for the anti-human destruction that they are causing. Nothing can be hidden from an omniscient creator being, just like the man-made ever-present eye of WIFI. This is food for thought; take heed! Aluta continua. (Reprinted from the Chicago Crusader)
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Don’t throw in the towel (Trice EdneyWire.com)—Life is hard for so many people now, but it’s important to be patient and willing to change things. Every time we turn on the news, Trump’s family or friends just got a new contract—and often from the government to which we pay taxes—but we never get a cut! We see Eric and Don Jr. as happy as can be about taking taxpayers for another ride while their daddy said a short time ago, “I can do anything I want to do.” He has “wants” we’ve never seen by a president before! His daughter is no slacker. Quite some time ago, her husband took home 2 billion dollars from Saudi Arabia. We have no idea how much more he gets from his travels as a representative of the U.S. I have no problem with qualified people earning a lot of money—but not at the expense of others who are barely making a living while the recipients who should be making life better for the least of these struggle just to own a home, buy groceries, pay for gasoline and do the simple things in life. They can save nothing for that rainy day because the rainy day has already come! Now Trump has the nerve to get vulnerable people’s hopes up by promising $5,000 for their vote if both houses of Congress win and $500 before the election by taking it from Social Security! Those in the know have learned
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Commentary Trump never keeps promises...He just says, “I can do anything I want to do.” As many promises as Trump has broken, how can people have confidence in any of his making good on his promises? Since he’s been elected many of our lives have been worse. While he’s spent billions of our tax dollars on an unnecessary war and continues to mislead people about what he will do after the election and after the war ends. He tells us he has settled 8 wars, while those who know better don’t bother to cheer because we know many had lower payments for where they live, better healthcare, less profanity by the so-called leader of our nation, who is enjoying a friendship with other nations not among our friends. Before Trump, we didn’t hear or see all the racist statements and practices from our nation’s leaders. We didn’t get embarrassed when our leaders spoke. We now see the ease with which Trump-selected leaders spread false information and so loosely use our tax dollars not to help our people but to hurt them.
Many of our relatives gave their lives to protect our democracy, but now see our rights easily violated. We never saw so many people with no skills get big breaks in life while others suffer. The jobs are now held by uncaring, unqualified, racists who deny us everything while they take big salaries, line their pockets while not even trying to do helpful jobs once held by low-paying Black or Brown people. They don’t even promise to put health care back to where President Barack Obama took us. Trumpers are killing people and wrecking countries to which President Obama had put us in a better place. Too many people have given up hope of ever doing better, but I would urge you to hold on. Don’t throw in the towel. November 3rd is coming soon, and you have a chance to bring back the hope we once had under other Presidents. We were free to talk about our history and to have a measure of equality under our laws. President Obama gave us hope and a reasonable health care system. Many leaders listened to our needs and tried to resolve them. Not one of them ever encouraged another nation to destroy any of our cities—such as Los Angeles and San Diego! People are tired of Trump’s corruption, so don’t throw in the towel. Vote to solve the problems on November 3rd.
The first Columbus Day was declared in the shadow of a lynching (TriceEdneyWire.com)—This month we mark Columbus Day. The first one was a Chicago story. In the Windy City, Frederick Douglass and Ida B. Wells spotlighted what Washington wanted forgotten. In the fall of 1892, the nation celebrated four hundred years since Columbus reached the Americas. Chicago was its grandest stage. The city dedicated the grounds of the World’s Columbian Exposition. When the world arrived the next spring, Frederick Douglass was there. He was the most photographed American of his century. At seventy-five, he ran the Haitian Pavilion for the government of Haiti. Ida B. Wells worked beside him, putting a pamphlet into the hands of foreign visitors. She sent out 10,000 copies. When hecklers jeered one of his speeches, Douglass threw aside his notes and spoke right over them. The pamphlet asked why African Americans had been left out of the fair’s exhibits and planning. Douglass had a place there only because Haiti gave him one. He wrote the pamphlet’s opening as a wish list. Every item on it was something he could not honestly tell the world. He wished he could say the national government “is not a rope of sand.” A rope of sand looks strong. It holds nothing. Douglass meant a government too weak to protect “American citizens of whatever color, at home.” He wished he could say it would send warships to punish “the murder of its citizens in New Orleans.” Washington sent warships when Americans were harmed overseas. Douglass knew. He had been America’s top diplomat in Haiti. At home, the government did nothing. Everyone who received their message knew what had happened in New Orleans. Two years earlier, the city saw one of the largest mass lynchings in American history. The victims were Italians and Italian Americans. On March 14, 1891, a lynch mob broke into the jail. It killed eleven men accused in the murder of the city’s police chief. Three had just been found
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Commentary not guilty. Three had a trial end with no verdict. Five had never been tried. No one was ever punished for their murders. Italy’s top diplomat in Washington said only three or four of the dead were Italian citizens. The rest were Americans, or on their way to becoming Americans. Italy wanted the killers tried. It wanted payment for the victims’ families. Secretary of State James G. Blaine said Washington could not promise a trial. Murder was Louisiana’s business. Italy called its diplomat home. President Benjamin Harrison admitted the problem to Congress. He asked Congress to let federal courts try crimes against foreigners. Congress did nothing. So the government paid instead. In April 1892, the United States gave Italy 125,000 francs, about $25,000, for the victims’ families. Blaine wrote that the President hoped the money would “efface all memory of the unhappy tragedy.” In other words, forget it. Italy said the two nations were friends again. Three months later, Harrison proclaimed a national holiday for Columbus. That fall, Washington sent two warships to Genoa for Italy’s own Columbus celebration. The same government that could not protect eleven men in a New Orleans jail sent warships to honor Italy. The first Columbus Day was declared in the shadow of the lynching. Italy had a king and a navy. The families of its citizens got paid. The families of the Italian Americans killed beside them got nothing. When a lynch mob turned on these European immigrants, smeared as
criminals, the world took notice. African Americans lived with that danger every day. In 1891 alone, the Chicago Tribune counted 169 African Americans killed by lynch mobs. Their families got nothing. No foreign power spoke for them. No warship sailed. Congress waited 131 years to make lynching a federal crime. The Emmett Till Antilynching Act became law in 2022. Until then, the rope was sand. The first Columbus Day asked Americans to look away from a lynch mob and toward a hero. In one sense, it worked. Italian Americans are safe today in ways their great-grandparents were not. But the terror did not end. It moved. In time, the Ku Klux Klan would come for Catholic immigrants of every kind. For African Americans, the danger changed shape. It did not end. Too often, the killers had friends in government. Douglass refused to let the world look away. He said what the government would not. Black Americans were being “tortured, shot, hanged or burned to death,” he wrote. They died “without ever seeing a judge, a jury or advocate.” In the same breath, he named New Orleans, reminding all that Black Americans were not the only ones whose rights and lives were put at risk by a weak federal response to lynch mobs. He also held out something better. Douglass asked whether America was “the better or the worse” for being made of many peoples. His answer was better. Every nation has a mission, he said, rooted in its “character and composition.” Americas was plain. It was to become the most perfect “national illustration of the unity and dignity of the human family that the world has ever seen.” That is still our mission. This Columbus Day, let us remember the context of the first one. And let us reflect on how far we have come, or not, since then. (Ben Jealous is a professor of practice at the University of Pennsylvania and former president and CEO of the NAACP.)
Increasing the minimum wage is vital to solving the affordability crisis by Holly Sklar People who work for a living need to be able to make a living. Raising the minimum wage is a vital part of the solution to the affordability crisis. The cost of food, housing, healthcare, transportation and other necessities has risen sharply. But the federal minimum wage has been stuck at $7.25 since 2009, the longest period in history without a raise by far. That’s 17 years with the same minimum wage, but a much higher cost of living. Full-time work at $7.25 an hour amounts to just $15,080 if you are paid for 40 hours a week, 52 weeks a year. Raising the federal minimum wage would boost wages from the bottom up. Instead, the growing gap between the minimum wage and the cost of living is keeping millions of workers in poverty at the minimum wage and above it. A red light for minimum wage is a green light for increasing inequality. Workers’ share of national income is at record lows while corporate profits are at record highs. While the federal minimum wage has stayed at $7.25 since 2009, the number of U.S. billionaires has swelled from 357 to 989—and 15 of them have a net worth of more than $100 billion each. The federal minimum wage peaked
in buying power back in 1968, when it was worth $15.62 in 2026 dollars, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Inflation Calculator. Millions of workers make less than that today, or just a little above it. Nationally, more than 12 million workers make less than $15 per hour, 18 million workers make less than $16, and 23 million make less than $17, including overtime, tips and commissions, according to the Economic Policy Institute’s Low Wage Workforce Tracker. Twenty states have minimum wages no higher than the $7.25 federal level: Alabama, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Wisconsin and Wyoming. Five of those states—Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina and Tennessee—don’t have a state minimum wage, and in Georgia and Wyoming the state minimum is $5.15, so the federal $7.25 minimum wage applies. The median wage is the midpoint in wage distribution. The median hourly wage for childcare workers in 2025 was just $10.60 in Mississippi and $10.92 in Alabama, for example. The median wage for home health and personal care aides was $10.83 in Louisiana and $11.65 in Texas.
The median wage for short order cooks was $9.57 in Pennsylvania and $10.55 in Indiana. Half of those workers earn less than those median wages. Raising the minimum wage will help workers keep up with the cost of living and bolster the consumer spending that businesses and the economy depend on. It’s important to remember that workers are also customers. Raising the minimum wage is a very efficient way to boost small businesses and the economy because it puts more money in the pockets of people who most need to spend it. Decades of rigorous research on actual minimum wage increases show that raising the minimum wage is beneficial and does not cause job loss. There’s nothing radical about a decent minimum wage. As Adam Smith, the “father of modern capitalism,” put it in 1776, “It is but equity, besides, that they who feed, clothe and lodge the whole body of the people, should have such a share of the produce of their own labor as to be themselves tolerably well fed, clothed and lodged.”
(Holly Sklar is the CEO of Business for a Fair Minimum Wage, a national network of business owners and executives who believe fair pay makes good business sense.)
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Before the attack on vaccines Much talk has been devoted to the need for increased city-wide collaboration for more upward momentum in this steel city. Nearly 25 years ago, I actually witnessed—up close and personal—terrific collaboration in action in Pittsburgh with remarkable results that solved an enormous urban crisis. Around 2003, Pittsburgh Superintendent of Schools John W. Thompson sounded the alarm. He warned that under a then-recent Pennsylvania law, all Pennsylvania school children must present documented certification that they received the measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) booster vaccine or be suspended from school, and the school superintendents of the relevant districts be jailed. Pittsburgh Public Schools (PPS) Superintendent Thompson noted that most of the children at risk of expulsion in Pittsburgh public schools were Black. He sounded the alarm to the Center for Minority Health at the University of Pittsburgh. Pitt chancellor Mark A. Nordenberg—with staff engagement of this writer, then-Pitt vice chancellor for public affairs—readily agreed to partner with John Thompson to lead a community-wide initiative to solve the potential problem of Pittsburgh youth with too much liberty and the PPS leader with none. The assignment—all on board chose to accept—was to instigate the documentation for some 11,000 PPS pupils, certifying that they had received the required MMR booster shot. The healthcare, business, foundation, non-profit, governmental and neighborhood communities joined the Nordenberg/ Thompson effort. It matters not whether the group wanted the first African American man to lead PPS saved from an arrest record. It matters not whether the prospect of thousands of Black juveniles roving Pittsburgh streets, instead of learning in its schools was the motivating factor. Mutual cooperation in quest of a most worthy cause did matter. The cause was named the “Booster Booster” campaign: “The best shot a kid can ever take” or something like that. In the early 2000s the Big East college athletics conference was big stuff in basketball. With booster/basketball metaphors, the collective identified Pitt men’s head basketball coach Ben Howland and women’s head basketball coach Traci Waites as
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Commentary celebrity boosters. The biggest fault with name-checking is the unintentional failure to be exhaustive rather than illustrative. All the same, the Nordenberg/Thompson-led community effort involved planning by Allegheny County Health Department Director Bruce Dixon; first Allegheny County chief executive’s representative Yvonne Cook (now president of the Highmark Foundation); UPMC pediatrician Monique Higginbotham (of the famed judicial/legal and Tuskegee Airmen family) and other Pittsburgh notables. By Easter weekend with thousands of families out of compliance, despite vaccination facilities available throughout the city, UPMC parked a festive technicolor vaccination bus outside of the East Liberty neighborhood Giant Eagle supermarket on Good Friday. With parental accompaniment or with written parental consent, youngsters entered the vehicle, received the shot and emerged with balloon and lollipop treats. The children could be greeted by Coach Howland and/or Chancellor Nordenberg. One adolescent cool dude attempted to access the vaccination process alone but was told he needed parental permission. ‘’I am 18-years old. I give permission for me,” he insisted. After proceeding, the smooth operator emerged from his booster experience clutching his balloon and lollipop. As the deadline for compliance without jeopardy fast approached, on the hottest and seemingly sunniest day of the year, an enormously long line of vaccination-seeking families formed outside of Pittsburgh Board of Education headquarters on Pittsburgh’s Bellefield Ave. With the sun punishing those in line, dozens quietly waited for at least an hour for the children to get the booster shot. A father of two girls—one a teenager, the other about age nine—was informed of the procedure: Any pregnant pupil was required to queue up to get information as an alternative to the booster. Outraged, daddy fumed that after his long wait, how dare anyone imply that he needed information relevant to a pregnant daughter, whereupon the older girl said: ‘’Uh, dad…..” Dad hurried the younger girl forward, as if to proclaim his demand that at least one daughter of his must vindicate his long wait! In some 30 days the consortium’s efforts resulted in about 11,000 PPS children coming into compliance with the booster vaccination law. Superintendent Thompson was not arrested, and mass pupil evictions was avoided. The superintendent and chancellor published a Post-Gazette newspaper opinion article declaring victory and recognizing the effective community-wide collaboration. (Robert Hill is an award-winning Pittsburgh writer)
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Kaepernick and the Black iceberg theory Former professional quarterback Colin Kaepernick is promoting his new memoir—The Perilous Fight. Kaepernick became a polarizing athlete/activist in 2016 after deciding to kneel during the national anthem at NFL football games to protest police killings of Black Americans. It’s worth noting that Kaepernick is bi-racial and was adopted at six weeks old by a White family, and his racial identity wasn’t well known before he started kneeling. Kaepernick’s protest ultimately ended his football career. When he appeared on The View to discuss his memoir, the hostess told the audience Kaepernick began the book with a chilling story from his childhood. Kids from the neighborhood chased him, called him racist names, and then tied him to a tree. After the audience gasped, the hostess asked Kaepernick why he chose to begin the book with that memory. Kaepernick stated that he wanted to draw readers into his background. He went on to say that during the protest, critics described him as “privileged” and asked why police violence in the inner city mattered to him since he had never experienced it himself. Kaepernick stated, “Even though I was adopted by a White family … grew up in a White middle-class community … I still faced it (racism) from a very young age, and that was just one of the many examples throughout my life.” Another hostess asked Kaepernick what advice he would give to White parents who have adopted Black children. Kaepernick said, “Make sure that the child has mentors that racially identify the same as the child and give them space to connect.” He also underlined the importance of White parents educating themselves. White
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Check It Out parents must understand that their child’s experience is very different from their own. Then, on The Pivot Podcast, Kaepernick expanded on his comparison of the NFL combine to slavery. (The combine is a weeklong event where college players perform physical and mental tests in front of NFL coaches, general managers, and scouts.) Kaepernick argued that while participants in the combine may eventually be highly compensated, the process and intentions behind it are the same as slavery, because powerful people condition players to be obedient. Kaepernick’s commentary described what it means “to be Black” in America, but his remarks are evocative of Ernest Hemingway’s iceberg theory, which is a writing method in which small portions of meaning appear on the surface, but the deeper meaning is implied beneath the text. Kaepernick’s statements appear innocent on the surface, but underneath lies a negative outlook. Professor Frank B. Wilderson III is the leading proponent of the critical theory known as Afro-pessimism. It asserts that anti-Blackness is a foundational and ongoing construction of American society. It has two key themes. 1). Blackness is conceptualized as a condition tied to constant vulnerability and
violence. 2). The legacy of slavery continues to shape social, political, and cultural hierarchies. The first theme was tied to Kaepernick’s childhood story, while his views on the NFL combine connected to the second theme. New York Times journalist Nikole Hannah-Jones once stated, “There is a difference between being politically Black and being racially Black.” However, there is also a distinction between being racially Black and ethnically Black. Race refers to groupings based on physical traits, whereas ethnicity refers to groups that share culture and traditions. The racially Black American identifies with the history of oppression and sees themselves as a perpetual victim of a racist society, but the ethnically Black American embraces their cultural inheritance of overcoming oppression and sees themselves as unencumbered by the racism that remains in America. Underlying Kaepernick’s remark is the notion that “being Black” is a mix of political pessimism and racial characteristics. A problem arises when Kaepernick is asked to offer guidance to White parents who adopt Black children, and he responds that they must educate themselves. Educate themselves in what—Black political pessimism? In other words, White parents need to learn how to be supportive of their Black children who see themselves as perpetual victims of a racist society. The irony is that Kaepernick compared the NFL combine to slavery because it conditioned athletes to be obedient, yet if White parents who adopt Black children follow Kaepernick’s advice, they will condition Black children to be oppressed.
A strong economy for whom? (TriceEdneyWire.com)—In his run-up to the midterm elections, the president is crisscrossing the country in an effort to energize his base. Unfortunately, he seeks to inflame his base with multiple exaggerations, obfuscations, half-truths, and downright bald-faced lies. Thus, he told Oklahoma’s News 9 on October 1, “So we have the greatest economy in the history of our country.” The data says otherwise. Consider the September employment report, released October 2. The economy added just 29,000 jobs. Earlier estimates for July and August were revised downward by a combined 60,000. July, initially reported as a month of job growth, now shows a loss of 10,000 jobs. These numbers hardly support the president’s extravagant celebration. The overall unemployment rate was 4.2 percent, a relatively low figure. But whose unemployment are we discussing? Black unemployment rose from 6 percent in August to 7 percent in September. White unemployment was 3.6 percent. Black workers were unemployed at nearly twice the rate of White workers. Monthly figures fluctuate, particularly for smaller demographic groups. One month should not carry an entire argument. Yet the familiar racial disparity deserves scrutiny every month. When politicians celebrate the national unemployment rate while overlooking Black unemployment, they erase people whose economic circumstances complicate their preferred story. A presidential declaration does not pay the grocery bill. It does not fill a gas tank, cover the rent, or produce a job for someone who has been looking for months. And a national economic average tells us precious little about the distance between those enjoying prosperity and those struggling to survive. A presidential declaration does not pay the grocery bill. It does not fill a gas tank, cover the rent, or produce a job for someone who has been looking for months. And a national economic average tells us precious little about the distance between those enjoying prosperity and those struggling to survive. What does a “strong economy” mean to the worker whose application goes unanswered? What does it mean to the family
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Commentary drawing down savings while waiting for a paycheck? Losing employment can mean losing health coverage, falling behind on housing payments, and postponing an education. For households with little accumulated wealth, unemployment can turn a manageable budget into an emergency. On October 5, the national average price of regular gasoline was approximately $4.37 a gallon. In Washington, DC, it was about $4.45. Nationally, filling a 15-gallon tank cost roughly $65. Retail diesel averaged $6.32 a gallon, adding pressure to businesses that move food, equipment, and other necessities. Prices had eased over the preceding week, but a modest decline does not make an expensive tank affordable, nor is it acceptable when precipitously higher year-over-year from 2025. Ask a farmer about this supposedly magnificent economy. John Boyd Jr., president of the National Black Farmers Association, told NPR in September that filling his tractor cost roughly $1,000. He was paying about $7 a gallon for diesel, nearly twice what he paid a year earlier. “This is a national farm crisis for farmers,” he said. USDA projects farm fuel and oil expenses will rise nearly 29 percent this year. For Black farmers, whose operations are generally smaller and whose access to credit is more limited, another surge in operating costs can threaten both a livelihood and the land that sustains it. You cannot harvest a crop with a presidential boast. Trump’s October 5 diesel order offers an election-season promise of relief, with crucial details left to Treasury. It directs officials to pursue tax deferrals for highway use of off-road diesel, not guaranteed tax forgiveness. Tractor fuel already receives tax-exempt treatment. Farmers hauling crops may benefit, but postponing taxes does not solve high fuel prices.
The latest inflation report, for August, tells a story families know from their ballooning bills. Overall prices were up 3.4 percent from a year earlier, but energy prices jumped 16.3 percent. Gasoline surged 27.4 percent, and home heating oil soared 52 percent—a punishing increase as winter approaches. Groceries, electricity, and shelter also cost more. This is the president’s “greatest economy”, families paying more for the necessities they cannot do without. These increases arrive on top of prices families already found difficult to manage. Slower inflation does not restore yesterday’s purchasing power. It means prices are rising more slowly. People waiting for their old grocery budget to buy their old grocery basket understand the distinction. An economy can expand while leaving millions financially insecure. Investors may celebrate rising asset values while renters wonder how to renew a lease. A household with substantial savings can absorb higher fuel costs. A household counting dollars until payday has fewer choices. Economic growth matters, but so does its distribution. The president wants credit for prosperity. Then he should answer questions about who receives it. Where are the opportunities for workers excluded from the celebration? What is being done to close the racial employment gap? How are families supposed to manage the cumulative increases in their basic expenses? Voters should ask these questions of every candidate seeking their support. They should demand specifics about employment, wages, housing, transportation, and the ability to build savings. Campaign enthusiasm is no substitute for economic security. Calling this the greatest economy in our history is an invitation to examine the evidence. That evidence includes weak hiring, persistent racial disparities, and household expenses that continue to climb. The president can keep repeating his false superlatives, while families still have figure out how to pay their rising bills. The question persists: A strong economy for whom? (Dr. Julianne Malveaux is a DC based economist and author.)
Expanding access to homeownership isn’t a scandal by Marc H. Morial (TriceEdneyWire.com)—“Investigating a bank for following the government’s own rules to create paths to address longstanding discrimination in lending is an abuse of the agency’s investigative authority and a transparent attempt to scare every lender in the nation away from their legal obligation to serve underserved communities.”—Nikitra Bailey, executive vice president, National Fair Housing Alliance The Trump Administration’s reported investigation into Wells Fargo’s efforts to increase Black homeownership is not about fairness, equal treatment, or protecting the integrity of our financial institutions. It is part of a growing effort to demonize, dismantle, and ultimately eliminate any initiative that seeks to address the enduring consequences of racial discrimination in America. According to published reports, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development is investigating programs intended to increase homeownership among Black Americans and other historically underserved borrowers. The investigation reflects a growing effort to portray initiatives that address racial disparities as inherently suspect. For much of the twentieth century, Black Americans were systematically excluded from homeownership through redlining, racially restrictive covenants, discriminatory lending, and unequal access to federally backed mortgages. These deliberate, discriminatory policies created the racial homeownership and wealth
gaps that persist today. Homeownership remains the primary engine of wealth creation in America, yet Black families continue to own homes at significantly lower rates than White families. The wealth that was denied to one generation cannot be passed to the next. That history matters because the administration is not investigating the discrimination that produced these disparities. It is investigating efforts to address them. At a moment when America faces a housing affordability crisis, a severe housing shortage, and a stubborn racial wealth gap, the federal government has chosen to target programs designed to expand access to homeownership. The chilling message to lenders could not be clearer: If you develop programs to reach underserved communities, you may become a target. Financial institutions do not operate in a vacuum. When government treats efforts to expand opportunity as a legal or political risk, lenders pull back. Innovation slows. Investment dries up. Families who might have gained a pathway to homeownership are left behind. It’s a recipe for preserving inequality. The administration and its defenders continue to pretend that acknowledging racial disparities is itself discriminatory. But there is nothing fair about ignoring the consequences of discrimination while attacking those trying to remedy it. There is nothing colorblind about pretending barriers do not exist. And there is nothing unifying about telling communities that
have been excluded for generations that any effort to address those inequities is unacceptable. We should be increasing housing supply, expanding responsible access to credit, enforcing fair-lending laws, and helping qualified families achieve homeownership. We should be strengthening the foundation of economic mobility, not attacking it. Homeownership is not merely a housing issue. It is a wealth issue. A retirement issue. An education issue. A community stability issue. It is one of the most important pathways through which families build security and pass opportunity to future generations. When government discourages efforts to broaden access to homeownership, it is not defending fairness. It is defending the inequitable and discriminatory status quo. The National Urban League rejects the false claim that confronting inequality is the same as creating it. We reject efforts to intimidate institutions that seek to expand opportunity. And we reject the notion that America is best served by abandoning the unfinished work of ensuring equal access to the housing market. The scandal is not that a lender sought to expand Black homeownership. The scandal is that in 2026, after generations of documented housing discrimination and decades of bipartisan efforts to address it, the federal government is investigating those who are trying to open doors rather than those who spent generations keeping them closed.
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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. 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, NOVEMBER 2, 2026 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, NOVEMBER 3, 2026, BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 8:30AM AND 2:30PM IN THE ALLEGHENY COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE. Failure to pay the 10% deposit will have you banned from future Sheriff Sales. And the balance in CASH, CERTIFIED CHECK, OR CASHIERS CHECK, on or before MONDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2026, 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 by COMMON PLEAS COURT RULE 3129.2 (1) (a). 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 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 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: NOTICE: The undersigned, as evidenced by the signature(s) to this notice and the acceptance and recording of this deed, (is/are) fully cognizant of the fact that the undersigned may not be obtaining the right of protection against subsidence, as to the property herein conveyed, resulting from coal mining operations and that the purchased property, herein conveyed, may be protected from damage due to mine subsidence by a private contract with the owners of the economic interest in the coal. This notice is inserted herein to comply with the Bituminous Mine Subsidence and Land Conservation Act of 1966. as amended 1980. Oct. 10, P.L 874, No. 156 §1. “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.” 10OCT26
DEFENDANT(S): Sheraden Redevelopment Group LP ********* CASE NO.: GD-26-002368 ************ DEBT: $132,711.65 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) Nicole Francese, Esq. ************************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY: 1628 John F. Kennedy Boulevard, Suite 300 Philadelphia, PA 19103 ************************** ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (212) 471-5100 ****************************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: IN THE COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, COUNTY OF ALLEGHENY, AND THE 20TH WARD IN THE CITY OF PITTSBURGH: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 2914 GLASGOW STREET, PITTSBURGH, PA 15204. DEED BOOK VOLUME Vl17557, PAGE 430, ET SEQ. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 0021-J-00186-0000-00
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PLAINTIFF(S): BETHEL PARK SCHOOL DISTRICT vs DEFENDANT(S): ANTHONY J. HLISTA & ALEXANDRA R. TRUNZO ********* CASE NO.: GD-23-010163 ************ DEBT: $13,384.97 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) Elizabeth P. Sattler, Esquire ************************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY: 437 Grant Street, Suite 918, 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, KNOWN AS 2925 IDAHO AVENUE, BETHEL PARK, PA 15102. DEED BOOK 13362, PAGE 492. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 476-L-82.
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PLAINTIFF(S): BETHEL PARK SCHOOL DISTRICT vs DEFENDANT(S): PATRICK T. MCGUIRE, TRUSTEE OF THE JUSTINE MCGUIRE TRUST ********* CASE NO.: GD-23-010808 ************ DEBT: $22,355.70 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) Elizabeth P. Sattler, Esquire ************************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY: 437 Grant Street, Suite 918, 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, KNOWN AS 2670 BROAD STREET, BETHEL PARK, PA 15102. DEED BOOK 14939, PAGE 579. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 476-C-23.
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PLAINTIFF(S): GATEWAY SCHOOL DISTRICT vs DEFENDANT(S): ANNA MAE CONROY ********* CASE NO.: GD-17-006494 ************ DEBT: $38,890.06 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) Elizabeth P. Sattler, Esquire ************************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY: 437 Grant Street, Suite 918, Pittsburgh, PA 15219 ************************** ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: 412-391-0160 ****************************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, MUNICIPALITY OF MONROEVILLE: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A DWELLING, KNOWN AS 2239 TILBROOK ROAD, MONROEVILLE, PA 15146. DEED BOOK 4622, PAGE 25. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 746-G-187.
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PLAINTIFF(S): WEST JEFFERSON SCHOOL DISTRICT vs DEFENDANT(S): INTERSTATE LAND DEAL INC ********* CASE NO.: GD-23-011301 ************ DEBT: $25,242.99 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) Elizabeth P. Sattler, Esquire ************************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY: 437 Grant Street, Suite 918, Pittsburgh, PA 15219 ************************** ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: 412-391-0160 ****************************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, BOROUGH OF JEFFERSON HILLS: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A COMMERCIAL BUILDING, KNOWN AS 1560 WORTHINGTON AVENUE, CLAIRTON, PA 15025. DEED BOOK 19546, PAGE 199. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 880-K-140.
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PLAINTIFF(S): WEST JEFFERSON SCHOOL DISTRICT vs DEFENDANT(S): DAVID KINNEER & PATRICIA L. KlNNEER ********* CASE NO.: GD-25-001437 ************ DEBT: $19,189.57 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) Elizabeth P. Sattler, Esquire ************************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY: 437 Grant Street, Suite 918, Pittsburgh, PA 15219 ************************** ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: 412-391-0160 ****************************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, BOROUGH OF JEFFERSON HILLS: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A DWELLING, KNOWN AS 2017 RIDGE ROAD, FINLEYVILLE, PA 15332. DEED BOOK 8604, PAGE 224. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 1136-B-216.
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PLAINTIFF(S): WEST JEFFERSON SCHOOL DISTRICT vs DEFENDANT(S): ALBERT J. KILLEN & JODY R. KILLEN & THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA ********* CASE NO.: GD-24-005281 ************ DEBT: $43,269.11 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) Elizabeth P. Sattler, Esquire ************************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY: 437 Grant Street, Suite 918, Pittsburgh, PA 15219 ************************** ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: 412-391-0160 ****************************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, BOROUGH OF JEFFERSON HILLS: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A DWELLING, KNOWN AS 124 WRAY LARGE ROAD, CLAIRTON, PA 15025. DEED BOOK 11580, PAGE 84. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 659-C-186.
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DEFENDANT(S): Samantha Cozze-Corbett and Michael Corbett ********* CASE NO.: MG-26-000444 ************ DEBT: $92,344.70 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) Kristine M. Anthou, Esquire, ************************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY: 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, Municipality of Monroeville f/k/a Borough of Monroeville: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A DWELLING KNOWN AS 810 SWEETLEAF DRIVE, MONROEVILLE, PA 15146. DEED BOOK VOLUME 16387, PAGE 454, BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 742-A-233.
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DEFENDANT(S): Ryan Lucido and Erin E. Lucido ********* CASE NO.: MG-22-000715 ************ DEBT: $306,089.08 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) Stephen M. Hladik, Esquire ************************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY: Hladik, Onorato and Federman, LLP 298 Wissahickon Avenue, North Wales, PA 19454 ************************** ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (215) 855-9521 ****************************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, MUNICIPALITY OF BETHEL PARK: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 442 LIMESTONE DRIVE, BETHEL PARK, PA 15102. DEED BOOK VOLUME 1250, PAGE 500. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 774-E-20.
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DEFENDANT(S): Derek James Bendel and Olivia Bendel **************** CASE NO. MG-25-001025 ************ DEBT $241,020.42 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) Stephen M. Hladik, Esquire ************************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY: Hladik, Onorato and Federman, LLP 298 Wissahickon Avenue, North Wales, PA 19454 ************************** ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (215) 855-9521 ****************************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, TOWNSHIP OF ROSS: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 328 BASCOM AVENUE, PITTSBURGH, PA 15214. DEED BOOK VOLUME 18833, PAGE 178. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 162-J-94.
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DEFENDANT(S): Augusta Kyles **************** CASE NO. MG-26-000373 ************ DEBT $17,228.25 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) Stern & Eisenberg, PC ************************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY: 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 20thWard of the City of Pittsburgh: Having erected thereon a dwelling being known and numbered as 700 Attica Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15220. Deed Book Volume 7943, Page 495. Block and Lot Number 0019-D-00023-0000-00.
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DEFENDANT(S): Sorento LLC, a Pennsylvania limited liability company **************** CASE NO. GD-26-004103 ************ DEBT $83,469.81 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) Stern & Eisenberg, PC ************************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY: 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 27th Ward of the City of Pittsburgh: Having erected thereon a dwelling being known and numbered as 3127 Sorento Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15212-2459. Deed Book Volume DE VL-19492, Page 125. Instrument# 2023-304291. Block and Lot Number 0076-J-00217-0000-00.
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DEFENDANT(S): LOIS WOODS AND THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA **************** CASE NO. MG-25-000238 ************ DEBT : $380,748.73 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLP ************************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY: 485F Route 1 South, Suite 300, Iselin, NJ 08830-3072 ************************** ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (445) 207-4041 ****************************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: IN THE COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, COUNTY OF ALLEGHENY AND MUNICIPALITY OF BETHEL PARK: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 5420 FLORIDA AVE, BETHEL PARK, PA 15102. DEED BOOK VOLUME 18880, PAGE 233. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 0566-A-00231-0000-00.
14NOV26
DEFENDANT(S): GERALD BROOKS AND SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT **************** CASE NO. MG-25-000834 ************ DEBT: $171,950.95 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLP ************************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY: 485F Route l South, Suite 300, lselin, NJ 08830-3072 ************************** ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (445) 207-4041 ****************************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: IN THE COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, COUNTY OF ALLEGHENY AND TOWNSHIP OF STOWE: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 121 FRAZIER AVENUE, MCKEES ROCKS, PA 15136. DEED BOOK VOLUME 19838, PAGE 401. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 0073-R-00361-0000-00.
15NOV26
PLAINTIFF(S) MCKEESPORT AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT AND CITY OF MCKEESPORT Vs. DEFENDANT(S): ESTATE OF STANELY SEMENKO **************** CASE NO. GD-24-006907 ************ DEBT: $19,748.00 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) CHRISTOPHER E. VINCENT ************************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY: 546 WENDEL ROAD, IRWIN, PA 15642 ************************** ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (724) 978-0333 ****************************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, CITY OF MCKEESPORT: PARCEL ONE HAVING ERECTED THEREON A COMMERCIAL STRUCTURE BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 2110 VERSAILLES AVENUE, MCKEESPORT PA 15132. DEED BOOK 8180, PAGE 507. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 382-0-058 PARCEL TWO HAVING ERECTED THEREON A COMMERCIAL STRUCTURE BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 2110 VERSAILLES AVENUE, MCKEESPORT PA 15132. DEED BOOK 8180, PAGE 507.BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 381-A-047
16NOV26
PLAINTIFF(S) MCKEESPORT AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT AND BOROUGH OF VERSAILLES Vs. DEFENDANT(S): JOHN F. KLINGENSMITH, Ill AND THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA **************** CASE NO. GD-22-011455 ************ DEBT: $66,358.03 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) CHRISTOPHER E. VINCENT ************************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY: 546 WENDEL ROAD, IRWIN, PA 15642 ************************** ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (724) 978-0333 ****************************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: PARCEL ONE HAVING ERECTED THEREON A COMMERCIAL STRUCTURE BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 4709 WALNUT STREET, MCKEESPORT PA 15132. DEED BOOK 17338, PAGE 107.BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 555-S-063 PARCEL TWO HAVING ERECTED THEREON COMMERCIAL VACANT LAND BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 4709 WALNUT STREET, MCKEESPORT PA 15132. DEED BOOK 17338, PAGE 107.BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 555-S-059 PARCEL THREE HAVING ERECTED THEREON COMMERCIAL VACANT LAND BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 4709 WALNUT STREET, MCKEESPORT PA 15132. DEED BOOK 17338, PAGE 107.BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 555-S-048
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17NOV26
PLAINTIFF(S) BOROUGH OF CORAOPOLIS, Vs. DEFENDANT(S): STEPHEN J. LASCHON, **************** CASE NO. GD 26-004140 ************ DEBT: $18,427.91 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) JOHN T. VOGEL, TUCKER ARENSBERG, PC ************************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY: TUCKER ARENSBERG, P.C. ONE PPG PLACE,_STE 1500 PITTSBURGH, PA 15222 ************************** ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: 412.594.3902 ****************************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: IN THE COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, COUNTY OF ALLEGHENY, BOROUGH OF CORAOPOLIS: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A COMMERCIAL BUILDING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 903 A 5TH AVENUE CORAOPOLIS, PENNSYLVANIA 15108, DEED BOOK VOLUME 14006, PAGE 440 BLOCK AND LOT 419-H-123.
18NOV26
DEFENDANT(S): Iftikhar Malik a/k/a Iftikhar A. Malik, Nasreen Malik a/k/a Nasreen K. Malik **************** CASE NO. MG-17-000570 ************ DEBT: $1,575,827.27 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) LOGS Legal Group LLP ************************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY: 985 Old Eagle School Road, Suite 514 Wayne, PA 19087 ************************** ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (610) 278-6800 ****************************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Township of Marshall: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 132 PEPPERGRASS ROAD, BADEN, PA 15005. DEED BOOK VOLUME 12777, PAGE 395, BLOCK AND LOT 1821-B00005-0000-00.
19NOV26
DEFENDANTS: Elizabeth E. Pilarski, Thomas J. Pilarski **************** CASE NO. MG-19-001316 ************ DEBT: $295,728.74 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) LOGS Legal Group LLP ************************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY: 985 Old Eagle School Road, Suite 514 Wayne, PA 19087 ************************** ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (610) 278-6800 ****************************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Municipality of Mt. Lebanon: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 246 ASHLAND AVENUE, PITTSBURGH, PA 15228. DEED BOOK VOLUME 1062, PAGE 522, BLOCK AND LOT 0141-P00048-0000-00.
20NOV26
DEFENDANT: Beth J. Pettiford **************** CASE NO. MG-20-000199 ************ DEBT: $116,236.48 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) LOGS Legal Group LLP ************************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY: 985 Old Eagle School Road, Suite 514 Wayne, PA 19087 ************************** ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (610) 278-6800 ****************************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, 9th Ward of the City of McKeesport: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 2422 EASLER STREET, MCK.EESPORT, PA 15132. DEED INSTRUMENT NO. 201125380, BLOCK AND LOT 0462-N-000230000-00.
21NOV26
DEFENDANTS: Judith Hess **************** CASE NO. MG-22-000697 ************ DEBT: $49,008.84 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) LOGS Legal Group LLP ************************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY: 985 Old Eagle School Road, Suite 514 Wayne, PA 19087 ************************** ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (610) 278-6800 ****************************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, 28th Ward of the City of Pittsburgh: PARCEL 1: HAVING VACANT LAND BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 1569 SUMMERDALE STREET, PITTSBURGH, PA 15204. DEED BOOK VOLUME 9439, PAGE 304, BLOCK AND LOT 0071-K-00197-0000-00 PARCEL 2: HAVING VACANT LAND BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS MARGARET STREET, PITTSBURGH, PA 15204. DEED BOOK VOLUME 9439, PAGE 304, BLOCK AND LOT 0071-K-00244-0000-00 PARCEL 3: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A DWELLNG BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 1569 SUMMERDALE STREET, PITTSBURGH, PA 15204. DEED BOOK VOLUME 9439, PAGE 304, BLOCK AND LOT 0071K-00199-0000-00
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22NOV26
DEFENDANTS: Adam L. Magyar, Andrew C. Magyar, Aubrey R. Sanutelli, known Heirs of Melvina June Magyar, deceased, Unknown Heirs, Successors, Assigns and All Persons, Firms or Associations Claiming Right, Title or Interest from or under Melvina June Magyar, deceased **************** CASE NO. MG-24-000215 ************ DEBT: $79,722.66 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) LOGS Legal Group LLP ************************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY: 985 Old Eagle School Road, Suite 514 Wayne, PA 19087 ************************** ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (610) 278-6800 ****************************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Borough of Jefferson Hills: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 1160 ALICE AVENUE, CLAIRTON, PA 15025. DEED BOOK VOLUME 4669, PAGE 557, BLOCK AND LOT 1421-C-002240000-00.
23NOV26
DEFENDANTS: Derrick Lane **************** CASE NO. MG-24-000373 ************ DEBT: $129,870.27 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) LOGS Legal Group LLP ************************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY: 985 Old Eagle School Road, Suite 514 Wayne, PA 19087 ************************** ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (610) 278-6800 ****************************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Municipality of Penn Hills: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 10023 FRANKSTOWN ROAD, PITTSBURGH, PA 15235. DEED BOOK VOLUME 18295, PAGE 574, BLOCK AND LOT 0295R-00179-0000-00.
24NOV26
DEFENDANTS: EMANUEL R. MORI **************** CASE NO. GD-17-016607 ************ DEBT: $523,099.65 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) KML LAW GROUP, P.C. ************************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY: 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 SHALER: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A COMMERCIAL BUILDING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 602 WILLRUTH DRIVE, ALLISON PARK, PA 15101. DEED BOOK 13321, PAGE 556. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 521-J-52.
25NOV26
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30NOV26
DEFENDANTS: Richard E. Schofield, Jr., **************** CASE NO. MG-26-000438 ************ DEBT 174,989.74 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) Kristine M. Anthou, Esquire, ************************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY: 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, Municipality of Mt. Lebanon:
31NOV26
HAVING ERECTED THEREON A DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 871 VALLEYVIEW ROAD, PITTSBURGH, PA 15243. DEED BOOK VOLUME 7513 PAGE 119, BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 99-J-100.
HAVING ERECTED THEREON A SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 713 ELM ST., MCKEESPORT, PA 15133. DEED BOOK 10229, PAGE 621. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 465-L-285.
HAVING ERECTED THEREON A DWELLING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 2448 STARKAMP ST, PITTSBURGH, PA 15226. DBV 16802, PG 496, B/L #97-0-212.
PLAINTIFF(S): Steel Valley School District and Borough of Munhall Vs. DEFENDANTS: Royalty Rentals & Renovations, LLC **************** CASE NO. GD-21-005686 ************ DEBT $20,497.90 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) Jeffrey D. Ries, Esquire ************************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY: 714 Lebanon Road, West Mifflin, PA 15122 ************************** ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: 412-464-9997 ****************************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: IN THE COMMONWEAL TH OF PENNSYLVANIA, COUNTY OF ALLEGHENY, AND BOROUGH OF MUNHALL:
HAVING ERECTED THEREON A DWELLING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 709 PINOAK ROAD, PITTSBURGH, PA 15243. DBV 9848, PAGE 146, B/L #99-N-320.
DEFENDANTS: Patrick Caslin and Amber L. Cahill-Caslin **************** CASE NO. MG-23-000164 ************ DEBT $134,126.15 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) Kristine M. Anthou, Esquire, ************************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY: 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, 19th Ward, City of Pittsburgh:
32NOV26
DEFENDANTS: ROSS SCHANK AKA ROSS MICHAEL SCHANK **************** CASE NO. MG-26-000249 ************ DEBT: $107,519.34 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) KML LAW GROUP, P.C. ************************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY: 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 LIBERTY: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 3410 ORCHARD DRIVE, MC KEESPORT, PA 15133. DEED BOOK 18059, PAGE 62. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 555-J-191.
HAVING ERECTED THEREON A DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 304 PAPPAN DRIVE, IMPERIAL, PA 15126. DEED BOOK VOLUME 17338, PAGE 240. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 801-L-034.
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28NOV26
DEFENDANTS: JOSEPH M. PAVICIC **************** CASE NO. MG-26-000499 ************ DEBT $123,219.33 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) KML LAW GROUP, P.C. ************************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY: 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 PLEASANT HILLS: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 163 SENATE DRIVE, PITTSBURGH, PA 15236. DEED BOOK 19354, PAGE 355. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 471-B-187.
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40NOV26
PLAINTIFF(S): South Allegheny School District Vs. DEFENDANTS: The Unknown Heirs of Antonia R. Chambliss, Deceased **************** CASE NO. GD 25-010219 ************ DEBT $13,941.80 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) Jennifer L. Cerce, Esquire ************************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY: 424 S. 27th Street, Ste. 21O Pittsburgh, PA 15203 ************************** ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (412) 242-4400 ****************************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Borough of Liberty:
DEFENDANTS: SABRINA M. GREEN AND THE SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT **************** CASE NO. MG-25-000719 ************ DEBT $239,775.52 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) LEON P. HALLER, ESQUIRE ************************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY: 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, Township of Findlay:
DEFENDANTS: UNKNOWN HEIRS OF GRAIG BARTLETT **************** CASE NO. MG-25-000953 ************ DEBT: $105,375.06 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) KML LAW GROUP, P.C. ************************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY: 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 MCDONALD: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 436 FANNIE STREET, MC DONALD, PA 15057. DEED BOOK 20500, PAGE 416. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 684-N-348.
35NOV26
DEFENDANTS: JOHN M. PRENDERGAST CHRISTINE G. PRENDERGAST **************** CASE NO. MG-26-000100 ************ DEBT $601,873.59 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) LYNN, KING & SCHREFFLER, P.C. MICHAEL W. SLOAT, ESQ. ************************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY: 606 MAIN STREET, PO BOX 99 EMLENTON, PA 16373 ************************** ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: 724-867-5921 ****************************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Municipality of Mt. Lebanon (formerly Township of Mt. Lebanon):
33NOV26
PLAINTIFF(S) DEER LAKES SCHOOL DISTRICT Vs. DEFENDANTS: VERDA RENEE WARREN, A/K/A VERDA RENEE LORD AND JUSTIN PATRICK THOMAS RAPE **************** CASE NO. GD-22-000172 ************ DEBT $39,609.74 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) CHRISTOPHER E. VINCENT ************************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY: 546 WENDEL ROAD, IRWIN, PA 15642 ************************** ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (724) 978-0333 ****************************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, TOWNSHIP OF WEST DEER: PARCEL ONE HAVING ERECTED THEREON A DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 2024 A CHURCH STREET, RUSSELLTON, PA 15076. DEED BOOK 19373, PAGE 335. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 1361-M-127. PARCEL TWO HAVING ERECTED THEREON A DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 2024 B CHURCH STREET, RUSSELLTON, PA 15076. DEED BOOK VOUME 19373, PAGE 335. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 1361-M-125.
34NOV26
PLAINTIFF(S) DUQUESNE CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT Vs. DEFENDANTS: SHERRI L. HILL **************** CASE NO. GD-22-011463 ************ DEBT $17,632.78 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) CHRISTOPHER E. VINCENT ************************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY: 546 WENDEL ROAD, IRWIN, PA 15642 ************************** ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (724) 978-0333 ****************************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, CITY OF DUQUESNE: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 423 HILLVIEW STREET, DUQUESNE, PA 15110. DEED BOOK 10358, PAGE 580. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 305-M-078.
37NOV26
HAVING ERECTED THEREON A TWO-STORY, SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 1202 MARGARET STREET, HOMESTEAD, PENNSYLVANIA 15120, DEED BOOK VOLUME 17283, PAGE 136, BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 130-R-343.
38NOV26
PLAINTIFF(S): Wilkinsburg School District and Wilkinsburg Borough Vs. DEFENDANTS: Cassandra McDuffey, The Unknown Heirs of Vernard Bartee, Deceased and the Unknown Heirs of Grace Hall, Deceased **************** CASE NO. GD 22-003059 ************ DEBT $16,169.66 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) Jennifer L. Cerce, Esquire ************************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY: 424 S. 27th Street, Ste. 21O 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 TWO FAMILY DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 1307-1309 MONTIER ST, PITTSBURGH, PA 15221. DEED BOOK 15318, PAGE 179. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 232-P-59.
39NOV26
PLAINTIFF(S): Penn Hills School District and Municipality of Penn Hills Vs. DEFENDANTS: Joann Altman **************** CASE NO. GD 26-000611 ************ DEBT $23,927.18 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) Jennifer L. Cerce, Esquire ************************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY: 424 S. 27th Street, Ste. 21O Pittsburgh, PA 15203 ************************** ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (412) 242-4400 ****************************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Municipality of Penn Hills: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 265 CARLTON DR., VERONA, PA 15147. DEED BOOK 9660, PAGE 575. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 536-B-262.
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41NOV26
PLAINTIFF(S): North Allegheny School District Vs. DEFENDANTS: MICHELE LUTZ EXECUTRIX OF THE ESTATE OF ANTHONY J. LEINDECKER, DECEASED **************** CASE NO. GD 25-003880 ************ DEBT $16,116.62 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) Jennifer L. Cerce, Esquire ************************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY: 424 S. 27th Street, Ste. 21O Pittsburgh, PA 15203 ************************** ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (412) 242-4400 ****************************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Town of McCandless: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 391 GLORIA ST., PITTSBURGH, PA 15237. DEED BOOK 13773, PAGE 419. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 714-P-265.
42NOV26
PLAINTIFF(S): Wilkinsburg School District and Wilkinsburg Borough Vs. DEFENDANTS: Francis Pitt **************** CASE NO. GD 22-002945 ************ DEBT $7,912.68 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) Jennifer L. Cerce, Esquire ************************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY: 424 S. 27th Street, Ste. 21O 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 329 WEST STREET, PITTSBURGH, PA 15221. DEED BOOK 15522, PAGE 280. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 176-F-392.
43NOV26
PLAINTIFF(S): Penn Hills School District and Municipality of Penn Hills Vs. DEFENDANTS: 10989 Frankstown Road, LLC **************** CASE NO. GD 25-008318 ************ DEBT $24,395.61 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) Jennifer L. Cerce, Esquire ************************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY: 424 S. 27th Street, Ste. 21O Pittsburgh, PA 15203 ************************** ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (412) 242-4400 ****************************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Municipality of Penn Hills: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A COMMERCIAL OFFICE BUILDING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 10989 FRANKSTOWN ROAD, PITTSBURGH, PA 15235. DEED BOOK 17180, PAGE 396. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 368-L-295.
44NOV26
DEFENDANTS: James Trkula; Christina Trkula, FKA Christina Crusan **************** CASE NO. MG-25-001073 ************ DEBT $60,667.29 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) MDK Legal ************************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY: 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 Pitcairn: Having erected thereon a dwelling being known and numbered as 801 Brinton Avenue, Pitcairn, PA 15140. Document Number 122726, Deed Book Volume 10842, Page 215. Block and Lot Number 0746-R-00179-0000-00.
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46NOV26
DEFENDANTS: Marcel W. Antoine, AKA Marcel Antoine; Kimberly M. Antoine, AKA Kimberly Antoine **************** CASE NO. MG-25-000058 ************ DEBT $69,977.38 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) MDK Legal ************************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY: P. 0. Box 165028 Columbus, OH 43216-5028 ************************** ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: 614-220-5611 ****************************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Harrison Township: Having erected thereon a dwelling being known and numbered as 1206 Dallas Avenue, Natrona Heights, PA 15065. Document Number 32650, Deed Book Volume 11179, Page 159. Block and Lot Number 1519-F-00265-0000-00.
47NOV26
DEFENDANTS: Mary Jo Metikosh, as Administratrix of the Estate of Stanley Metikosh, Jr. **************** CASE NO. MG-26-000436 ************ DEBT $90,775.43 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) MDK Legal ************************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY: 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 Clairton: Having erected thereon a dwelling being known and numbered as 1208 Bickerton Drive, Clairton, PA 15025. Document Number 2009-11258, Deed Book Volume 13930, Page 440. Block and Lot Number 0879-J-00008-0000-00.
48NOV26
DEFENDANTS: Luke Miller, as Administrator of the Estate of Lori J. Marecic, AKA Lori J. Miller **************** CASE NO. GD-26-004532 ************ DEBT $32,433.17 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) MDK Legal ************************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY: 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 West Mifflin: Having erected thereon a dwelling being known and numbered as 1509 Pennsylvania Avenue, West Mifflin, PA 15122. Document Number 220683, Deed Book Volume 11228, Page 345. Block and Lot Number 0306-G-00292-0000-00.
49NOV26
DEFENDANTS: MARIO DEAN AUGUSTIN **************** CASE NO. MG-26-000215 ************ DEBT $99,742.28 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) Ashleigh Levy Marin, Esq. I Court I. D No. 306799 Fein, Such, Kahn & Shepard, P.C. ************************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY: 7660 Imperial Way, Suite 121, Allentown, Pennsylvania 18195 ************************** ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (610) 395-3535 ****************************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Borough of Carnegie: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 333 THOMAS STREET, CARNEGIE, PA 15106. DEED BOOK VOLUME 44, PAGE 74. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 104-R236.
50NOV26
DEFENDANTS: MARGARET ANN MANNION A/K/A MARGARET A. MANNION **************** CASE NO. MG-18-000394 ************ DEBT $33,429.70 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) Ashleigh Levy Marin, Esq. I Court I. D No. 306799 Fein, Such, Kahn & Shepard, P.C. ************************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY: 7660 Imperial Way, Suite 121, Allentown, Pennsylvania 18195 ************************** ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (610) 395-3535 ****************************************** 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 4320 STANLEY STREET, PITTSBURGH, PA 15207. DEED BOOK VOLUME 10535, PAGE 452. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 55-F-135.
51NOV26
DEFENDANTS: LAMAR A. TODD **************** CASE NO. MG-25-000892 ************ DEBT $291,315.83 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) ER1C ROCHKIND, ESQUIRE ************************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY: McCABE, WEISBERG & CONWAY, LLC 216 HADDON AVENUE, SUITE 201 WESTMONT, NJ 08108 ************************** ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (856) 858-7080 ****************************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: IN THE COMMONWEAL TH OF PENNSYLVANIA, COUNTY OF ALLEGHENY, 11TH WARD OF THE CITY OF PITTSBURGH: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 5630 JACKSON STREET, PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA 15206. DEED BOOK VOLUME 19335, PAGE 331, BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 0082-P-00298-0000-00.
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52NOV26
PLAINTIFF(S) Chartiers Valley School District Vs. DEFENDANTS: LAURAA. COX **************** CASE NO. GD 24-002871 ************ DEBT $34,522.82 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) Jennifer L. Cerce, Esquire ************************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY: 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 Scott: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 153 WOODRIDGE DR., CARNEGIE, PA 15106. DEED BOOK 9707, PAGE 130. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 66-L-186.
53NOV26
58NOV26
DEFENDANTS: Olivia S. Fennick **************** CASE NO. MG-26-000405 ************ DEBT: $67,727.68 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) Stern & Eisenberg, PC ************************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY: 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 20th Ward of the City of Pittsburgh: Having erected thereon a dwelling being known and numbered as 3125 Ashlyn St, Pittsburgh, PA 15204. Deed Book Volume DE VL-16931, Page 115. Instrument# 2017-27539. Block and Lot Number 0042L-00273-0000-00.
59NOV26
PLAINTIFF(S) South Allegheny School District Vs. DEFENDANTS: THE UNKNOWN HEIRS OF JEFF MAZZEI, DECEASED **************** CASE NO. GD 23-008677 ************ DEBT $11,806.90 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) Jennifer L. Cerce, Esquire ************************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY: 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 Liberty:
DEFENDANTS: Virginia L. Miller, solely in her capacity as known Heir for Angela A. Adams, deceased and The Unknown Heirs of Angela A. Adams, deceased **************** CASE NO. GD-24-013994 ************ DEBT: $110,044.82 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) Stern & Eisenberg, PC ************************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY: 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 19th Ward of the City of Pittsburgh:
HAVING ERECTED THEREON A SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 802 JERSEY ST MCKEESPORT, PA 15133. DEED BOOK 9598, PAGE 176. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 465-R-86.
Having erected thereon a dwelling being known and numbered as 2820 Neeld Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15216-3146. Deed Book Volume 10042, Page 407. Instrument# 1997-012911. Block and Lot Number 0062-A-00080-0000-00.
54NOV26
PLAINTIFF(S) South Allegheny School District Vs. DEFENDANTS: THE UNKNOWN HEIRS OF JEFF MAZZEI, DECEASED **************** CASE NO. GD 23-003315 ************ DEBT $12,172.06 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) Jennifer L. Cerce, Esquire ************************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY: 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 Liberty: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 808 JERSEY ST., MCKEESPORT, PA 15133. DEED BOOK 11506, PAGE311. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 465-R-90.
55NOV26
PLAINTIFF(S) Penn Hills School District and Municipality of Penn Hills Vs. DEFENDANTS: BRETT KANE AND THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA **************** CASE NO. GD 23-000983 ************ DEBT $10,568.93 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) Jennifer L. Cerce, Esquire ************************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY: 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: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 1146 N. WHEELER DR., PITTSBURGH, PA 15208. DEED BOOK 13750, PAGE 467. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 174-D-245.
56NOV26
PLAINTIFF(S) Chartiers Valley School District Vs. DEFENDANTS: DAVID G. MARX, JR **************** CASE NO. GD 25-005909 ************ DEBT $18,795.95 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) Jennifer L. Cerce, Esquire ************************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY: 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 Scott: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 20 PLUMTREE CIR., CARNEGIE, PA 15106. DEED BOOK 17189, PAGE 91. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 143-B-18.
57NOV26
DEFENDANTS: The Unknown Heirs of Dana L. Walsh A/K/A Dana Walsh and Joshua March, solely in his capacity as known heir of Dana L Walsh A/K/A Dana Walsh, deceased **************** CASE NO. MG-24-000875 ************ DEBT: $64,792.22 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) Stern & Eisenberg, PC ************************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY: 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 29th Ward of the City of Pittsburgh: Having erected thereon a dwelling being known and numbered as 131 Newburn Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15227. Deed Book Volume 12368, Page 176. Instrument# 20056554. Block and Lot Number 0137-E00164-0000-00.
60NOV26
DEFENDANTS: William F. Thorn, III a/k/a William Thorn, III. **************** CASE NO. MG-25-000322 ************ DEBT: $115,977.65 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) Powers Kirn, LLC ************************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY: Eight Neshaminy Interplex, Suite 215, Trevose, PA 19053 ************************** ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: 215-942-2090 ****************************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Municipality of Penn Hills f/k/a Township of Penn Hills: Having erected thereon a dwelling being known and numbered as 219 Richland Drive, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15235. Deed Book Volume 16426, Page 319, Instrument No.2016-18057, Block and Lot Number 370-H-24.
61NOV26
DEFENDANTS: Jacob P. Karpeal **************** CASE NO. MG-26-000208 ************ DEBT: $139,074.82 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) Powers Kirn, LLC ************************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY: Eight Neshaminy Interplex, Suite 215, Trevose, PA 19053 ************************** ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: 215-942-2090 ****************************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Borough of Liberty: Having erected thereon a dwelling being known and numbered as 709 Latrobe Street, McKeesport, Pennsylvania 15133. Deed Book Volume 18449, Page 472, Instrument 2021-16282, Block and Lot 465L-273
62NOV26
DEFENDANTS: Ashley L. Benz and Matthew C. Abbott **************** CASE NO. MG-26-000557 ************ DEBT: $127,930.27 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) Powers Kirn, LLC ************************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY: Eight Neshaminy Interplex, Suite 215, Trevose, PA 19053 ************************** ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: 215-942-2090 ****************************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Borough of Baldwin: Having erected thereon a dwelling being known and numbered as 109 Eileen Drive, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15227 a/k/a 109 Eileen Drive, Brentwood, Pennsylvania 15227. Deed Book Volume 16904, Page 109, Instrument 2017-24714, Block and Lot Number 136-H-119.
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63NOV26
DEFENDANTS: CHRISTINE M. LOGSDON F/K/A CHRISTINE M. LaFACE and THE SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT **************** CASE NO. MG-25-001093 ************ DEBT: $87,372.44 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) LEON P. HALLER, ESQUIRE ************************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY: PURCELL, KRUG AND HALLER 1719NORTH FRONT STREET HARRISBURG, PA 17102 ************************** ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: 717-234-4178 ****************************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, 28th Ward City of Pittsburgh: PARCEL NO. 1: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 1226 DENISONVIEW STREET, PITTSBURGH, PA 15205. DEED BOOK VOLUME 14494, PAGE 212. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 19-J-230. PARCEL NO. 2: BEING A VACANT LOT OF LAND KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS DENISONVIEW STREET, PITTSBURGH, PA 15205. DEED BOOK VOLUME 14494, PAGE 212. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 19-N-210. PARCEL NO. 3: BEING A VACANT LOT OF LAND KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS DENISONVIEW STREET, PITTSBURGH, PA 15205. DEED BOOK VOLUME 14494, PAGE 212. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 19-N-211.
64NOV26
DEFENDANTS: ERICA R. STROZIER **************** CASE NO. MG-26-000083 ************ DEBT: $81,346.73 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) LEON P. HALLER, ESQUIRE ************************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY: PURCELL, KRUG AND HALLER 1719NORTH FRONT STREET HARRISBURG, PA 17102 ************************** ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: 717-234-4178 ****************************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Fourth Ward of the Borough of Braddock: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 213 COMRIE AVENUE, BRADDOCK, PA 15104. DEED BOOK VOLUME 28644, PAGE 21. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 236-M-3 11
65NOV26
DEFENDANTS: DESTINEE’ MCFADDEN, IN HER CAPACITY AS HEIR OF DESIRAE D. BECK; D.R., A MINOR, IN HER CAPACITY AS HEIR OF DESIRAE D. BECK; UNKNOWN HEIRS, SUCCESSORS, ASSIGNS, AND ALL PERSONS, FIRMS, OR ASSOCIATIONS CLAIMING RIGHT, TITLE, OR INTEREST FROM OR UNDER DESIRAE D. BECK **************** CASE NO. MG-23-000857 ************ DEBT: $164,430.80 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC ************************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY: 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 Coraopolis: Having erected thereon a dwelling being known and numbered as 1347 5TH AVE, CORAOPOLIS, PA 15108. Deed Book Volume 18578, Page 518. Block and Lot Number 0342-L-00290-0000-00.
66NOV26
DEFENDANTS: Enk Real Estate Investments LLC **************** CASE NO. GD-26-005585 ************ DEBT: $141,904.39 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) Jacqueline F. McNally, Esq ************************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY: 1628 John F. Kennedy Boulevard, Suite 300 Philadelphia, PA 19103 ************************** ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (212) 471-5100 ****************************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: IN THE COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, COUNTY OF ALLEGHENY, AND SECOND WARD OF THE BOROUGH OF WILKINSBURG: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 1114 JANE STREET, PITTSBURGH, PA 15221. DEED BOOK VOLUME 18879, PAGE 125. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 0233-J-00286-0000-00.
67NOV26
DEFENDANTS: RORY JOHN KUHN **************** CASE NO. MG-26-000018 ************ DEBT: $35,577.87 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) ERIC ROCHKIND, ESQUIRE ************************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY: McCABE, WEISBERG & CO WAY, LLC 216 HADDON AVENUE, SUITE 201 WESTMONT NJ 08108 ************************** ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (856) 858-7080 ****************************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: IN THE COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA. COUNTY OF ALLEGHENY, TOWNSHIP OF HAMPTON: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 2203 DUNCAN AVENUE, ALLISON PARK, PENNSYLVANIA 15101. DEED BOOK VOLUME 12256, PAGE 485, BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 0718-A-00278-0000-00.
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68NOV26
DEFENDANTS: PATRICIA JAMES, JACK TAMIGGI A/K/A JOHN FRANCIS TAMIGGI, KNOWN SURVIVING HEIRS OF ROBERT W. TAMIGGI, AND UNKNOWN SURVIVING HEIRS OF ROBERT W. TAMIGGI **************** CASE NO. MG-26-000269 ************ DEBT: $128,884.97 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) ERIC ROCHKIND, ESQUIRE ************************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY: McCABE, WEISBERG & CO WAY, LLC 216 HADDON AVENUE, SUITE 201 WESTMONT NJ 08108 ************************** ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (856) 858-7080 ****************************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: IN THE COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, COUNTY OF ALLEGHENY, 11TH WARD OF THE CITY OF PITTSBURGH: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 6612 JACKSON STREET, PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA 15206. DEED BOOK VOLUME 9834, PAGE 608. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 0123-P-00030-0000-00.
72NOV26
DEFENDANTS: UNKNOWN HEIRS, SUCCESSORS, ASSIGNS AND ALL PERSONS, FIRMS. OR ASSOCIATIONS CLAIMING RIGHT, TITLE OR INTEREST FROM OR UNDER AARON M. CLAUSELL, JR. A/K/A AARON CLAUSELL, JR., DECEASED; AARON M. CLAUSELL, III, TAMEKIA S. CLAUSELL IN THEIR CAPACITY AS HEIRS TO THE ESTATE OF AARON M. CLAUSELL., JR. A/K/A AARON CLAUSELL JR., DECEASED **************** CASE NO. MG-25-000116 ************ DEBT: $95,079.47 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) Karin Baltimore Schweiger, Esquire ************************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY: 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 8539 WESTWOOD RD, PITTSBURGH, PA 15235. Deed Book Volume 12055, Page 343. Block and Lot Number 023 l-B-003790000-00 a/k/a 23l-B-379
73NOV26
DEFENDANTS: BRANDI M. NOLL **************** CASE NO. MG-26-000509 ************ DEBT: $137,713.62 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) KML LAW GROUP, P.C. ************************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY: 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 SOUTH PARK: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 1925 RIGGS ROAD, SOUTH PARK, PA 15129. DEED BOOK 17083, PAGE 170. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 885-R-36.
74NOV26
DEFENDANTS: Michele L. Johnson and Thomas G. Johnson, **************** CASE NO. MG-26-000525 ************ DEBT: 82,295.08. ****** NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) Kristine M. Anthou, Esquire, ************************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY: 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 Scott: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A DWELLING KNOWN AS 530 MAGAZINE STREET, CARNEGIE, PA 15106. DBV 12363, PAGE 397, BLOCK AND LOT#102-J-124.
75NOV26
PLAINTIFF(S) Penn Hills School District and Municipality of Penn Hills VS. DEFENDANTS: ANTHONY IRA BENTLEY JR. **************** CASE NO. GD 22-013851 ************ DEBT: $31,825.16 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) Jennifer L. Cerce, Esquire, ************************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY: 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: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A COMMERCIAL GARAGE BUILDING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 614 LONG RD, PITTSBURGH, PA 15235. DEED BOOK 15673, PAGE480. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 369-R-69.
76NOV26
DEFENDANTS: Richard K. Berkebile and Denise L. Berkebile **************** CASE NO. MG-23-000860 ************ DEBT: $199,767.80 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) Jill M. Fein, Esquire I Hill Wallack LLP ************************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY: 1000 Floral Vale Boulevard, Suite 300, Yardley, PA 19067 ************************** ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (215) 579-7700 ****************************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Municipality of Monroeville HAVING ERECTED THEREON A ONE-STORY RESIDENTIAL DWELLING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 405 COLLEGE PARK DR, MONROEVILLE, PA 15146 DEED BOOK VOLUME 9661, PAGE 293. BLOCK & LOT NO. 976-H-58.
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77NOV26
PLAINTIFF(S) MOON AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT & CRESCENT TOWNSHIP VS. DEFENDANTS: TIM MILLER, ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF JAMES L. MILLER, DECEASED **************** CASE NO. GD-24-010617 ************ DEBT: $19,502.83 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) Elizabeth P. Sattler, Esquire ************************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY: 437 Grant Street, Suite 918, Pittsburgh, PA 15219 ************************** ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: 412-391-0160 ****************************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, TOWNSHIP OF CRESCENT: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A DWELLING, KNOWN AS 1057 CREST DRIVE, CRESCENT, PA 15046. DEED BOOK 9253, PAGE 587. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 81l-F-380.
78NOV26
PLAINTIFF(S) MOON AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT VS. DEFENDANTS: DAVID SHAMONSKY **************** CASE NO. GD-24-005255 ************ DEBT: $6,015.35 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) Elizabeth P. Sattler, Esquire ************************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY: 437 Grant Street, Suite 918, Pittsburgh, PA 15219 ************************** ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: 412-391-0160 ****************************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, TOWNSHIP OF CRESCENT: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A DWELLING, KNOWN AS 590 SAUTTER DRIVE, CRESCENT, PA 15046. DEED BOOK 12649, PAGE 200. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 81l-M-369.
79NOV26
DEFENDANTS: Unknown Heirs, Successors, Assigns and All Persons, Firms or Associations Claiming Right, Title or Interest From or Under Elizabeth A. Burge, Deceased **************** CASE NO. MG-24-000869 ************ DEBT: $48,010.74 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) Robert P. Wendt, Esquire ************************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY: 275 Curry Hollow Rd, Bldg. 1, Suite 280, Pittsburgh, PA 15236 ************************** ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: 412-350-1025 ****************************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: All the following described real estate situated in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, and City of McKeesport. Having erected thereon a residential single-family dwelling being known and numbered as 2607 Cleveland Street, McKeesport, PA 15132; Deed Book/Page No. 9337/23, Deed Instrument No. 29610; which has a Block and Lot of 463-A-63.
80NOV26
DEFENDANTS: Dolores Christian, Darwin Christian **************** CASE NO. GD-25-011270 ************ DEBT: $104,888.25 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) The Law Office of Gregory Javardian, LLC ************************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY: 1310 Industrial Boulevard, 1st Floor, Suite 101, Southampton, PA 18966 ************************** ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: 215-942-9690 ****************************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Municipality of Penn Hills: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 944 6TH STREET, VERONA, PA 15147. DEED BOOK VOLUME 13797, PAGE 240. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER. 445-A-266.
81NOV26
DEFENDANTS: Charles A.J. Halpin, III, Esquire, Personal Representative of the Estate of Michael E. Newingham a/k/a Michael Edward Newingham, Deceased **************** CASE NO. GD-26-000638 ************ DEBT: $79,266.54 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) The Law Office of Gregory Javardian, LLC ************************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY: 1310 Industrial Boulevard, 1st Floor, Suite 101, Southampton, PA 18966 ************************** ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: 215-942-9690 ****************************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Marshall Township: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A TWO-STORY FRAME DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 160 MOUNT PLEASANT ROAD, WARRENDALE, PA 15086. DEED BOOK VOLUME 9106, PAGE 356. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER. 1999-B6. ALTERNATE PARCEL ID. 9923-X-388.
82NOV26
DEFENDANTS: McKnightPitts LLC **************** CASE NO. GD-26-000902 ************ DEBT: 4,712,317.43 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) James McNally, Esquire ************************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY: 626 Washington Place, Suite 1902, Pittsburgh, PA 15219 ************************** ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: 412-434-5530 ****************************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Township of Ross: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A COMMERCIAL BUILDING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 4575 MCKNIGHT ROAD, PITTSBURGH, PA 15237. DEED BOOK VOLUME 17922, BOOK 253. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 2 l 8-K-200
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83NOV26
DEFENDANTS: Pittsburg Luxe, LLC **************** CASE NO. GD-26-002308 ************ DEBT: $232,138.23 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) Stephen M. Hladik, Esquire ************************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY: Hladik, Onorato & Federman, LLP 298 Wissahickon Avenue, North Wales, PA 19454 ************************** ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (215) 855-9521 ****************************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, MUNICIPALITY OF PENN HILLS: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 10424 FRANKSTOWN ROAD, PITTSBURGH, PA 15235. DEED BOOK VOLUME 19365, PAGE 474. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 369-A-212
84NOV26
DEFENDANTS: Christopher France a/k/a Chris France and Dawn M. Deluca **************** CASE NO. MG-26-000365 ************ DEBT: 80,020.54 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) Stephen M. Hladik, Esquire ************************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY: Hladik, Onorato & Federman, LLP 298 Wissahickon Avenue, North Wales, PA 19454 ************************** ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (215) 855-9521 ****************************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, BOROUGH OF ELIZABETH: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 239-241 CENTER AVENUE, ELIZABETH, PA 15037. DEED BOOK VOLUME 13074, PAGE 67. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 1272-B-21.
85NOV26
DEFENDANTS: JOYCE BELGRAVE **************** CASE NO. AR-26-001027 ************ DEBT: $1,441.69 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) PAPERNICK & GEFSKY, LLC ************************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY: ONE OXFORD CENTRE, SUITE 3420, PITTSBURGH, PA 15219 ************************** ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: 412-765-2212 ****************************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: ALL THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED REAL ESTATE SITUATED IN THE COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, COUNTY OF ALLEGHENY, BOROUGH OF PLUM: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A DWELLING KNOWN AS 119 STIRLING DRIVE, PITTSBURGH, PA 15239. DEED BOOK VOLUME 13563, PAGE 193. BLOCK AND LOT NO. 849-S-00011..
86NOV26
PLAINTIFF(S) TOWNSHIP OF STOWE Vs. DEFENDANTS: ROCKLEDGE COMMONS, LLC, A PENNSYLVANIA LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY **************** CASE NO. GD-24-004183 ************ DEBT: $9,871.18 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) CHRISTOPHER E. VINCENT ************************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY: 546 WENDEL ROAD, IRWIN, PA 15642 ************************** ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (724) 978-0333 ****************************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, TOWNSHIP OF STOWE: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A COMMERCIAL STRUCTURE BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 521 WOODWARD AVENUE, MCKEES ROCKS, PA 15136. DEED BOOK 17250, PAGE 520. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 72-D-106.
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PLAINTIFF(S) MCKEESPORT AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT AND BOROUGH OF WHITE OAK Vs. DEFENDANTS: ALL UNKNOWN HEIRS OF CARL ANTHONY RAIDERS, DECEASED **************** CASE NO. GD-24-011348 ************ DEBT: $10,260.98 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) CHRISTOPHER E. VINCENT ************************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY: 546 WENDEL ROAD, IRWIN, PA 15642 ************************** ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (724) 978-0333 ****************************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, BOROUGH OF WHITE OAK: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 3302 FOSTER ROAD, MCKEESPORT, PA 15131. DEED BOOK 14491, PAGE 25. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 549-N-323.
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PLAINTIFF(S) MCKEESPORT AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT AND CITY OF MCKEESPORT Vs. DEFENDANTS: JULIAN THOMAS AND STEPHANIE THOMAS **************** CASE NO. GD-23-011031 ************ DEBT: $6,512.06 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) CHRISTOPHER E. VINCENT ************************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY: 546 WENDEL ROAD, IRWIN, PA 15642 ************************** ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (724) 978-0333 ****************************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, CITY OF MCKEESPORT: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 207 ERIE STREET, MCKEESPORT, PA 15132. DEED BOOK 18133 PAGE 212. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 308-F-072.
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PLAINTIFF(S) CITY OF CLAIRTON Vs. DEFENDANTS: GARY ALBERT HORVATH AND THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA **************** CASE NO. GD-24-001817 ************ DEBT: $9,630.51 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) CHRISTOPHER E. VINCENT ************************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY: 546 WENDEL ROAD, IRWIN, PA 15642 ************************** ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (724) 978-0333 ****************************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, CITY OF CLAIRTON: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A COMMERCIAL STRUCTURE BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 610 7TH STREET, CLAIRTON, PA 15025. DEED BOOK 14394, PAGE 589. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 879-G-065
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PLAINTIFF(S) MOON AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT & CRESCENT TOWNSHIP Vs. DEFENDANTS: DIANE M. DONOHUE, & THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA **************** CASE NO. GD-23-006925 ************ DEBT: $ 31,136.38 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) Elizabeth P. Sattler, Esquire ************************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY: 437 Grant Street, Suite 918, Pittsburgh, PA 15219 ************************** ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: 412-391-0160 ****************************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, TOWNSHIP OF CRESCENT: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A DWELLING, KNOWN AS 964 HARPER ROAD, CRESCENT, PA 15046. DEED BOOK 15716, PAGE 496. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 811 -B-203.
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PLAINTIFF(S) Quaker Valley School District Vs. DEFENDANTS: Barbara Wytiaz **************** CASE NO. GD 25-004770 ************ DEBT: $3,250.04 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) Joseph W. Gramc, Esquire ************************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY: 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 Leetsdale: Having erected thereon a two-story brick house known as 28 Victory Lane, Leetsdale, PA 15056. Deed Book Volume 9459 Page 491. Block & Lot 704-L-163.
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PLAINTIFF(S) Woodland Hills School District Vs. DEFENDANTS: Brian E. Gallagher **************** CASE NO. G.D. 24-011356 ************ DEBT: $4,939.93 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) Joseph W. Gramc, Esquire ************************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY: 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: Having erected thereon a two-story brick house being known as 106 6th Street, Turtle Creek, PA 15145. Deed Book Volume 17851, Page 34. Block & Lot No. 456-H-19
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PLAINTIFF(S) Borough of Bridgeville Vs. DEFENDANTS: Matthew Cawley **************** CASE NO. G.D. 24-011416 ************ DEBT: $5,961.09 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) Joseph W. Gramc, Esquire ************************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY: 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 Bridgeville: Having erected thereon a two-story brick house being known as 1061 Bank Street, Bridgeville, PA 15017. Deed Book Volume 18544, Page 43. Block & Lot No. 322-G230.
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PLAINTIFF(S) Township of Kennedy Vs. DEFENDANTS: Amanda J. Kulik **************** CASE NO. G.D. 25-011301 ************ DEBT: $2,768.60 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) Joseph W. Gramc, Esquire ************************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY: 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, Township of Kennedy: Having erected thereon a one and onehalf story frame house being known as 2000 Canyon Drive, McKees Rocks, PA 15136. Deed Book Volume 17691, Page 584. Block & Lot No. 155-K-128.
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PLAINTIFF(S) Borough of Avalon Vs. DEFENDANTS: Robert A. Seth and the United States of America **************** CASE NO. GD 21-000668 ************ DEBT: $4,140.50 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) Joseph W. Gramc, Esquire ************************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY: 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 Avalon:
PLAINTIFF(S) Woodland Hills School District Vs. DEFENDANTS: Talise Jones Ward **************** CASE NO. G.D. 22-013934 ************ DEBT: $7,730.14 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) Joseph W. Gramc, Esquire ************************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY: 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:
Having erected thereon a two-story brick house being known as 215 Union Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15202. Deed Book Volume 12705, Page 264. Block & Lot No. 215-P333.
Having erected thereon a two-story two-family frame house being known as 1311 Maple Avenue, Turtle.Creek, PA 15145. Deed Book Volume 15023, Page 164. Block & Lot No. 455-M-153.
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PLAINTIFF(S) Woodland Hills School District Vs. DEFENDANTS: Isaiah A. Mobit **************** CASE NO. G.D. 25-005661 ************ DEBT: $3,232.16 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) Joseph W. Gramc, Esquire ************************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY: 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 Swissvale:
PLAINTIFF(S) Woodland Hills School District Vs. DEFENDANTS: HP Properties **************** CASE NO. G.D. 22-003481 ************ DEBT: $7,593.73 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) Joseph W. Gramc, Esquire ************************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY: 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 Swissvale:
Having erected thereon a two-story two-family brick house being known as 2016 Monongahela Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15218. Deed Book Volume 11993, Page 488. Block & Lot No. l 78-G-140.
Having erected thereon a two and onehalf story brick house being known as 2312 South Braddock Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15218. Deed Book Volume 16006, Page 27. Block & Lot No. 235-E-372
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PLAINTIFF(S) Woodland Hills School District Vs. DEFENDANTS: Amado Justo Perez & Ivan Costaneda Jose **************** CASE NO. G.D. 24-004866 ************ DEBT: : $6,733.46 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) Joseph W. Gramc, Esquire ************************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY: 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 North Braddock:
PLAINTIFF(S) Township of Moon Vs. DEFENDANTS: The Unknown Successor Trustee(s) of the House Family Trust dated August 23, 2003 **************** CASE NO. G.D. 25-008125 ************ DEBT: $1,668.41 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) Joseph W. Gramc, Esquire ************************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY: 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, Township of Moon:
Having erected thereon a one-story brick house being known as 1753 Wolfe Avenue, Braddock1 PA 15104. Deed Book Volume 17092, Page 97. Block & Lot No. 375-F-324.
Having erected thereon a two-story masonry frame house being known as 219 Wyngate Road, Coraopolis, PA 15108. Deed Book Volume 11810, Page 521. Block & Lot No. 598-E-238.
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PLAINTIFF(S) Township of Upper St. Clair Vs. DEFENDANTS: David P. Mitchell & Barbara W. Mitchell **************** CASE NO. G.D. 25-012140 ************ DEBT: : $2,538.90 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) Joseph W. Gramc, Esquire ************************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY: 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, Township of Upper St. Clair: Having erected thereon a two-story brick house being known as 405 Clair Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15241. Deed Book Volume 9146, Page 39. Block & Lot No. 319-F-110.
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PLAINTIFF(S) Borough of Avalon Vs. DEFENDANTS: Allen B. Hellerman, With Notice to Heirs and Assigns **************** CASE NO. GD 25-006792 ************ DEBT: $21,296.75 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) Joseph W. Gramc, Esquire ************************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY: 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 Avalon: Having erected thereon a two-story multi-family frame house being known as 925 Jackman Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15202. Deed Book Volume 9166, Page 501. Block & Lot No. 160-J-93.
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PLAINTIFF(S) Borough of Bridgeville Vs. DEFENDANTS: Jamison Hersh **************** CASE NO. GD 22-007750 ************ DEBT: $4,832.15 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) Joseph W. Gramc, Esquire ************************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY: 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 Bridgeville: Having erected thereon a one-story frame house being known as 741 Bluff Street, Bridgeville, PA 15017. Deed Book Volume 18154, Page 586. Block & Lot 255-L-228.
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PLAINTIFF(S) North Hills School District Vs. DEFENDANTS: Brittany L. Brenner and The United States of America **************** CASE NO. GD 25-008525 ************ DEBT: $11,948.48 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) Joseph W. Gramc, Esquire ************************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY: 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, Township of Ross: Having erected thereon a two-story frame townhouse being known as 300 Wildflower Court, Pittsburgh, PA 15202. Deed Book Volume 10373, Page 458. Block & Lot No. 216-P-104-D.
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PLAINTIFF(S) Borough of Pitcairn Vs. DEFENDANTS: R2 Property Group LLC **************** CASE NO. G.D. 25-004329 ************ DEBT: $2,726.76 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) Joseph W. Gramc, Esquire ************************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY: 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 Pitcairn: Having erected thereon a two-story three family house being known as 115 Brinton Avenue, Pitcairn, PA 15140. Deed Book Volume 17483, Page 193. Block & Lot No. 746-B-12.
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DEFENDANTS: MICHAEL P. KOROLY **************** CASE NO. MG-26-000588 ************ DEBT: $41,139.44 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) LEON P. HALLER, ESQUIRE ************************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY: 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, Borough of Glassport: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 711 VERMONT AVENUE, GLASSPORT, PA 15045. DEED BOOK VOLUME 12276, PAGE 225. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 558-G-273.
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DEFENDANTS: Linda Swiss and David Swiss **************** CASE NO. MG-25-000987 ************ DEBT: $129,752.77 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) EMMANUEL J. ARGENTIERI ************************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY: 52 NEWTON AVENUE, P.O. BOX 456, WOODBURY, NJ 08096 ************************** ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (856) 384-1515 ****************************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Township of Richland: Having erected thereon a dwelling being known and numbered as 3864 Dickey Road, Gibsonia, PA 15044. Deed Book Volume 12239, Page 375. Block 1664-B381.
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DEFENDANTS: Enk Real Estate Investments LLC **************** CASE NO. GD-26-005000 ************ DEBT: $205,158.42 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) Nicole Francese, Esq. ************************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY: 1628 John F. Kennedy Boulevard, Suite 300 Philadelphia, PA 19103 ************************** ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (212) 471-5100 ****************************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: IN THE COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, COUNTY OF ALLEGHENY, AND BOROUGH OF WILKINSBURG: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 1732-1734 WRIGHT STREET, PITTSBURGH, PA 15221. DEED BOOK VOLUME Vl-19483, PAGE 517; ET SEQ. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 0297-E-00069-000000.
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DEFENDANTS: Heather L. Welling; Shannon Q. Welling **************** CASE NO. MG-18-000949 ************ DEBT: $234,861.61 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) Timothy A. Cirino, Esq. ************************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY: 1628 John F. Kennedy Boulevard, Suite 300, Philadelphia, PA 19103 / 1325 Franklin Avenue, Suite 160, Garden City, NY 11530 ************************** ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (212) 471-5100 ****************************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: IN THE COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, COUNTY OF ALLEGHENY AND BOROUGH OF WEST VIEW. HAVING ERECTED THEREON A DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 23 ANN ARBOR AVENUE, PITTSBURGH, PA 15229, DEED BOOK VOLUME 12866, PAGE 39, ET SEQ. BLOCK AND LOTNUMBER 0279-A-00323-0000-00.
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DEFENDANTS: LVLM Murray Properties LLC **************** CASE NO. GD-26-004921 ************ DEBT: $178,186.43 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) Danielle Johnson, Esq. ************************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY: 1628 John F. Kennedy Boulevard, Suite 300 Philadelphia, PA 19103 ************************** ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (212) 471-5100 ****************************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: IN THE COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, COUNTY OF ALLEGHENY, AND BOROUGH OF BRENTWOOD: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 104 MARYLEA AVENUE, PITTSBURGH, PA 15227. DEED BOOK VOLUME 19774, PAGE 407; ET SEQ. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 0188-B-00160-0000-00.
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DEFENDANTS: JOSHUA CROWLEY, IN HIS CAPACITY AS HEIR AND ADMINISTRATRIX OF THE ESTATE OF CHARLES E. CROWLEY **************** CASE NO. MG-26-000397 ************ DEBT: $38,868.33 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLP ************************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY: 485F Route I South, Suite 300, lselin, NJ 08830-3072 ************************** ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (445) 207-4041 ****************************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: IN THE COMMONWEAL TH OF PENNSYLVANIA, COUNTY OF ALLEGHENY AND 19TH WARD OF THE CITY OF PITTSBURGH: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 2452 WENZELL AVENUE, PITTSBURGH, PA 15216. DEED BOOK VOLUME 13637, PAGE 261. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 0062-E-002200000-00.
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DEFENDANTS: Karen Oyekangun and Moshood Oyekangun **************** CASE NO. MG-24-000627 ************ DEBT: $143,775.86 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) Jared M. Greenberg, Esquire ************************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY: 200 Eagle Road, Bldg 2, Suite 120 Wayne, PA 19087 ************************** ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (484) 367-4191 ****************************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny and 11th Ward of the City of McKeesport: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 400 27TH STREET, MCKEESPORT, PA 15132. DEED BOOK VOLUME 18914, PAGE 367. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 0464-A-00359-0000-00.
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117NOV26
PLAINTIFF(S) Penn Hills School District and Municipality of Penn Hills VS. DEFENDANTS: DALE DOWLING **************** CASE NO. GD 24-010107 ************ DEBT: $19,320.15 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) Jennifer L. Cerce, Esquire ************************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY: 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: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A COMMERCIAL RETL/APT’S OVER BUILDING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 2558 MAIN ST., PITTSBURGH, PA 15235. DEED BOOK 8240, PAGE 481. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 635-C-125.
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PLAINTIFF(S) South Allegheny School District VS. DEFENDANTS: Stacey Lea Tabanli and The Unknown Heirs of Linda M. Kiesell, Deceased **************** CASE NO. GD 24-006984 ************ DEBT: $17,139.90 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) Jennifer L. Cerce, Esquire ************************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY: 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 Liberty: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 924 ELIZABETH STREET, MCKEESPORT, PA 15133. DEED BOOK 17666, PAGE 503. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 556-B-140.
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PLAINTIFF(S) Wilkinsburg School District and Wilkinsburg Borough VS. DEFENDANTS: Keith A. Williams and Barbara L. Williams **************** CASE NO. GD 26-003933 ************ DEBT: $10,407.50 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) Jennifer L. Cerce, Esquire ************************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY: 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 1444 MARLBORO AVENUE, PITTSBURGH, PA 15221. DEED BOOK 17794, PAGE 382. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 233-G-290.
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PLAINTIFF(S) Penn Hills School District and Municipality of Penn Hills VS. DEFENDANTS: ONEEKAH GREEN **************** CASE NO. GD 25-004133 ************ DEBT: $9,733.11 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) Jennifer L. Cerce, Esquire ************************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY: 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: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 52 OVERBROOK RD., PITTSBURGH, PA 15235. DEED BOOK 15513, PAGE 90. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 231-D-395.
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PLAINTIFF(S) North Allegheny School District VS. DEFENDANTS: DONALD J. MUELLER & RITA D. MUELLER **************** CASE NO. GD 24-011984 ************ DEBT: $28,117.97 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) Jennifer L. Cerce, Esquire ************************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY: 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, Town of McCandless: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 1501 MONTGOMERY RD., ALLISON PARK, PA 15101. DEED BOOK 15070, PAGE 238. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 946-C-116.
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PLAINTIFF(S) Woodland Hills School District VS. DEFENDANTS: Mohammed Khondakar **************** CASE NO. GD 25-006899 ************ DEBT: $2,946.17 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) Joseph W. Gramc, Esquire ************************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY: 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 Braddock: Having erected thereon a two-story brick house being known as 144 Camp Avenue, Braddock, PA 15104. Deed Book Volume 19012, Page 169. Block & Lot No. 236-L64.
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PLAINTIFF(S) Township of O’Hara VS. DEFENDANTS: Severino C. Depasquale **************** CASE NO. GD 25-007439 ************ DEBT: $2,604.94 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) Joseph W. Gramc, Esquire ************************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY: 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 O’Hara: Having erected thereon a one-story brick house being known as 147 Oakhurst Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15215. Deed Book Volume 9173, Page 298. Block & Lot No. 224-E-44.
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PLAINTIFF(S) Township of South Fayette VS. DEFENDANTS: James Michael Mours **************** CASE NO. GD 23-010032 ************ DEBT: $4,250.90 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) Joseph W. Gramc, Esquire ************************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY: 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 South Fayette: Having erected thereon a two-story masonry frame house being known 3111 Robinson Run Road, McDonald, PA 15057. Deed Book Volume 8757, Page 21. Block & Lot No. 490-E-6.
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PLAINTIFF(S) County of Allegheny VS. DEFENDANTS: Lisa A. Smiesko & Richard M. Rae **************** CASE NO. G.D.14-021137 ************ DEBT: $4,729.52 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) Joseph W. Gramc, Esquire ************************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY: 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 Harmar: Having erected thereon a two-story frame house being known 36 Rich Hill Road, Cheswick, PA 15024. Deed Book Volume I 0862, Page 640. Block & Lot No. 623-C-30.
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DEFENDANTS: Francoise P. Shackelford; Bryanne Logun Rose **************** CASE NO. MG-26-000328 ************ DEBT: $435,880.94 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) MDK Legal ************************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY: P. 0. Box 165028 Columbus, OH 43216-5028 ************************** ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: 614-220-5611 ****************************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, South Park Township: Having erected thereon a dwelling being known and numbered as 1114 Fedorek Drive, South Park, PA 15129. Document Number 2022-14172, Deed Book Volume 18893, Page 259. Block and Lot Number 0884-B-00012-0000-00.
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DEFENDANTS: Christy L. Carlin **************** CASE NO. MG-24-000766 ************ DEBT: $93,030.74 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) MDK Legal ************************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY: 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 28: Having erected thereon a dwelling being known and numbered as 1456 Harris Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15205. Document Number 2019-2877, Deed Book Volume 17507, Page 296. Block and Lot Number 0040-R-00093-0000-00.
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DEFENDANTS: LVLM Murray Properties LLC **************** CASE NO. GD-26-004661 ************ DEBT: $172,124.82 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) Jacqueline McNally, Esq. ************************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY: 1628 John F. Kennedy Boulevard, Suite 300 Philadelphia, PA 19103 ************************** ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (212) 471-5100 ****************************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: IN THE COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, COUNTY OF ALLEGHENY, AND 18th WARD OF THE CITY OF PITTSBURGH: HAVING ERECTED THEREON ADWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 636 LILLIAN STREET, PITTSBURGH, PA 15210. DEED BOOK VOLUME 19713, PAGE 256. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 0014-J-00127-0000-00.
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DEFENDANTS: Nancy DeMartin Fagan, Donald DeMartin, Known Heirs of Jacqueline DeMartin, Deceased, Unknown Heirs, Successors, Assigns and All Persons, Firms or Associations Claiming Right, Title or Interest From or Under Jacqueline DeMartin, Deceased **************** CASE NO. MG-23-000984 ************ DEBT: $152,697.94 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) Nicole Francese, Esq. ************************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY: 1628 John F. Kennedy Boulevard, Suite 300 Philadelphia, PA 19103 ************************** ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (212) 471-5100 ****************************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: IN THE COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, COUNTY OF ALLEGHENY, AND BOROUGH OF GREENTREE: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 1118 GREENTREE ROAD, PITTSBURGH, PA 15220. DEED BOOK VOLUME 12194, PAGE 487. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER: 0036-E-00154-0000-00.
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DEFENDANTS: Landon L. Shaw and Chasta N. Shaw **************** CASE NO. MG-25-000378 ************ DEBT: $218,238.95 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) Jared M. Greenberg, Esquire ************************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY: 200 Eagle Road, Bldg 2, Suite 120 Wayne, PA 19087 ************************** ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (484) 367-4191 ****************************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny and Township of Collier: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 682 FREEDOM DRIVE, CARNEGIE PA 15106. DEED BOOK VOLUME 16342, PAGE 66. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 0263-D-00105-0000-00
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DEFENDANTS: JOSEPH E. ROSSI **************** CASE NO. MG-23-000711 ************ DEBT: $15,826.64 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) KML LAW GROUP, P.C. ************************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY: 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 ROSS: PARCEL ONE: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 1300 GLARIUS AVENUE, PITTSBURGH, PA 15202. DEED BOOK VOLUME 17375, PAGE 189, BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 215-M-232. PARCEL TWO: HAVING THEREON A VACANT LAND BEING KNOWN AS GLARIUS AVENUE, PITTSBURGH, PA 15202. DEED BOOK VOLUME 17375, PAGE 189, BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 215-M-233.
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DEFENDANTS: KRISTINE ANN WUYCHECK A/K/A KRISTINE AROVITS **************** CASE NO. MG-26-000149 ************ DEBT: $135,169.01 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) KML LAW GROUP, P.C. ************************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY: 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: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 158 WEST LARKSPUR STREET, HOMESTEAD, PA 15120. DEED BOOK 15920, PAGE 499. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 180-B-130.
HAVING ERECTED THEREON A ONE-STORY RESIDENTIAL DWELLING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 2410 CANTERBURY DR., MCKEESPORT, PA 15135, DEED BOOK VOLUME 18615, PAGE 562. BLOCK & LOT NO. 533-N-269.
DEFENDANTS: Marcelle D. West **************** CASE NO. GD-25-005075 ************ DEBT: $234,022.57 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) DANIEL J CAPECCI, ESQUIRE ************************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY: 9000 MIDLANTIC DRJVE, STE 300, PO BOX 5054, MT LAUREL, NJ 08054 ************************** ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (856) 810-5815 ****************************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Borough of Wilkinsburg, HAVING currently erected thereon a single family dwelling being known as 2504 Laketon Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15235, Deed Book 10106, Page 482, Block and Lot 0296-L-00062-0000-00.
DEFENDANTS: ANDREW T. STOKAN **************** CASE NO. MG-26-000335 ************ DEBT: $134,445.74 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) Jill M. Fein, Esquire/ Hill Wallack LLP ************************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY: 1000 Floral Vale Boulevard, Suite 300, Yardley, PA 19067 ************************** ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (215) 579-7700 ****************************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Township of Elizabeth
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DEFENDANTS: STEEL CITY INVESTMENTS LLC **************** CASE NO. GD-26-005996 ************ DEBT: $465,417.07 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) JILLIAN NOLAN SNIDER, ESQUIRE ************************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY: 501 GRANT STREET, STE 800, PITTSBURGH, PA 15219 ************************** ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: 412-513-4300 ****************************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: ALL THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED REAL ESTATE SITUATED IN THE COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, COUNTY OF ALLEGHENY AND THE BOROUGH OF TURTLE CREEK. HAVING ERECTED THEREON A COMMERCIAL BUILDING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 518 JAMES STREET, TURTLE CREEK, PENNSYLVANIA 15145. DEED BOOK VOLUME 18282, PAGE 494, BLOCK AND LOT UMBER 455-H-93.
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DEFENDANTS: ANDREW GRIFFIN A/K/A ANDREWN. GRIFFIN A/K/A NEIL ANDREW GRIFFIN **************** CASE NO. MG-26-000462 ************ DEBT: $102,875.00 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) Jeff Calcagno, Esquire ************************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY: 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 MONROEVILLE Having erected thereon a dwelling being known and numbered as 112 MEADOW GAP DR, MONROEVILLE, PA 15146. Deed Book Volume 13001, Page 139. Block and Lot Number 0544L00313000300 a/k/a 0544-L-00313-0003-00 a/k/a 544-L313
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DEFENDANTS: DEBORA LUKASZEWICZ A/K/A DEBORA ROEDLER LUKASZEWICZ **************** CASE NO. MG-26-000008 ************ DEBT: $93,556.21 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) Carolyn Treglia, Esquire ************************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY: 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 CRAFTON Having erected thereon a dwelling being known and numbered as 90 DINSMORE AVENUE, PITTSBURGH, PA 15205. Deed Book Volume 09539, Page 287. Block and Lot Number 0040N00121000000 a/k/a 40- -121
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DEFENDANTS: Dominick Grande **************** CASE NO. MG-26-000464 ************ DEBT: $116,157.10 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) Lois M. Vitti ************************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY: 663 Fifth Street. Oakmont. PA 15139 ************************** ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: 412-28I -1725 ****************************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. County of Allegheny, Borough of Turtle Creek: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 125 8TH STREET. TURTLE CREEK. PA 15145, DEED BOOK 19718. PAGE 484. BLOCK AND LOT 456C-042.
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DEFENDANTS: KATRINA LARISA STEVIE COSATO AND BRENDA MARINA NAJERA **************** CASE NO. MG-25-000743 ************ DEBT: $172,318.01 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) Jill M. Fein, Esquire/ Hill Wallack LLP ************************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY: 1000 Floral Vale Boulevard, Suite 300, Yardley, PA 19067 ************************** ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (215) 579-7700 ****************************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: Parcel One In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Township of North Versailles HAVING ERECTED THEREON A TWO-STORY RESIDENTIAL DWELLING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 124 OAKDALE RD., NORTH VERSAILLES, PA 15137 DEED BOOK VOLUME 19548, PAGE 458. BLOCK & LOT NO. 547-N293. Parcel Two In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Township of North Versailles HAVING ERECTED THEREON A RES AUX BUILDING (NO HOUSE) KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 124 OAKDALE RD., NORTH VERSAILLES, PA 15137 DEED BOOK VOLUME 19548, PAGE 458. BLOCK & LOT NO. 547-N-302
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DEFENDANTS: RUTH ANN UNGER **************** CASE NO. GD-26-005350 ************ DEBT: $165,996.30 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) Jill M. Fein, Esquire/ Hill Wallack LLP ************************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY: 1000 Floral Vale Boulevard, Suite 300, Yardley, PA 19067 ************************** ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (215) 579-7700 ****************************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Township of Pine HAVING ERECTED THEREON A TWO-STORY RESIDENTIAL DWELLING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 932 PARK PLZ., WEXFORD, PA 15090. DEED BOOK VOLUME 13119, PAGE 320, BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 1658-H-46.
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Extra Space Storage will hold a public auction to sell the contents of leased spaces to satisfy Extra Space’s lien at location indicated: 6400 Hamilton Ave Pittsburgh, PA 15206, October 28, 2026 at 1:45pm. Kenneth fryncko-2022, Marlo Duncan-4070. The auction will be listed and advertised on www.storagetreasures.com. Purchases must be paid with cash only and paid at the above referenced facility in order to complete the transaction. Extra Space Storage may refuse any bid and may rescind any purchase until the winning bidder takes possession of the personal property.
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PLAINTIFF(S) EAST ALLEGHENY SCHOOL DISTRICT Vs. DEFENDANTS: JAMES EVANUIK **************** CASE NO. GD-24-000653 ************ DEBT: $55,255.22 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) CHRISTOPHER E. VINCENT ************************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY: 546 WENDEL ROAD, IRWIN, PA 15642 ************************** ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (724) 978-0333 ****************************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, TOWNSHIP OF NORTH VERSAILLES: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 1209 LINCOLN HIGHWAY, NORTH VERSAILLES, PA 15137. DEED BOOK 11615, PAGE 45. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 644-N-376.
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PLAINTIFF(S) BOROUGH OF MOUNT OLIVER Vs. DEFENDANTS: NANCY GARRETT, ADMINISTRATRIX OF THE ESTATE OF WILLIAM E. STIEFVATER, DECEASED **************** CASE NO. GD-26-002371 ************ DEBT: $4,349.96 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) CHRISTOPHER E. VINCENT ************************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY: 546 WENDEL ROAD, IRWIN, PA 15642 ************************** ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (724) 978-0333 ****************************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, BOROUGH OF MOUNT OLIVER: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 1608 ARLINGTON AVENUE, PITTSBURGH, PA 15210. DEED BOOK 11258, PAGE 150. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 14-L-260
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PLAINTIFF(S) BOROUGH OF SWISSVALE Vs. DEFENDANTS: KATHLEEN J. STONEBRAKER, INDIVIDUALLY AND AS SURVIVING SPOUSE OF RICHARD H. STONEBRAKER, DECEASED AND ALL UNKNOWN HEIRS OF GRETCHEN MORRIS FERGUSON AND ANABELLE MORRIS **************** CASE NO. GD-25-009219 ************ DEBT: $24,691.95 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) CHRISTOPHER E. VINCENT ************************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY: 546 WENDEL ROAD, IRWIN, PA 15642 ************************** ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (724) 978-0333 ****************************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, BOROUGH OF SWISSVALE: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 7471 DELMAR WAY, PITTSBURGH, PA 15218. DEED BOOK 6573 PAGE 409. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 177-R-292.
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DEFENDANTS: STEVEN K. STADTERMAN **************** CASE NO. AR 18-003556 ************ DEBT: $45,674.21 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) Jeffrey D. Ries, Esquire ************************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY: 11080 Center Highway, North Huntingdon, PA 15642 ************************** ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: 412-404-6348 ****************************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, City of Pittsburgh, 10th Ward. HAVING ERECTED THEREON A COMMERCIAL BUILDING KNOWN AS 5415 BUTLER STREET, PITTSBURGH, PA 15201. DEED BOOK VOLUME 14086 PAGES 310 BLOCK AND LOT 119-S-178
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PLAINTIFF(S): Borough of Crafton Vs. DEFENDANTS: Gloria D. Corcoran, with Notice to Heirs and Assigns **************** CASE NO. G.D. 25-013374 ************ DEBT: $3,348.94 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) Joseph W. Gramc, Esquire ************************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY: 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 Crafton: Having erected thereon a two-story brick house being known as 30 Elmwood Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15205. Deed Book Volume 4261, Page 381. Block & Lot No. 39-B-282.
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PLAINTIFF(S): Woodland Hills School District Vs. DEFENDANTS: David J. Stratiff, Executor of the Estate of Alberta E. Stratiff, Deceased **************** CASE NO. GD 25-007632 ************ DEBT: $5,415.03 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) Joseph W. Gramc, Esquire ************************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY: 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 Forest Hills: Having erected thereon a two-story brick house being known as 4018 Greensburg Pike, Pittsburgh, PA I 5221. Deed Book Volume 4148, Page 173. Block & Lot No. 372-P-54.
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PETITIONER(S): County of Allegheny Vs. DEFENDANTS: USTVREA LLC **************** CASE NO. GD 26-005372 ************ DEBT: $9,572.51 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) Joseph W. Gramc, Esq., Richard A. Monti, Esq., and Rachel A. Moffitt, Esq ************************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY: 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 PittsburghWard 30: Having erected thereon a two-story masonry frame house being known as 232 Zara Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15210. Deed Book Volume 14553, Page 1. Block & Lot No. 14-P-93.
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PETITIONER(S): County of Allegheny Vs. DEFENDANTS: Sharon Bonner & Jeffrey Bonner **************** CASE NO. GD 26-005511 ************ DEBT: $13,091.86 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) Joseph W. Gramc, Esq., Richard A. Monti, Esq., and Rachel A. Moffitt, Esq ************************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY: 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 PittsburghWard 30: Having erected thereon a two-story brick house being known as 416 Arabella Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15210. Deed Book Volume 10991, Page 242. Block & Lot No. 33-A-299.
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PETITIONER(S): County of Allegheny Vs. DEFENDANTS: Unknown Heirs of Matilda C. Brennan & Unknown Heirs of Richard Brennan **************** CASE NO. GD 26-005514 ************ DEBT: $7,986.57 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) Joseph W. Gramc, Esq., Richard A. Monti, Esq., and Rachel A. Moffitt, Esq ************************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY: 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 PittsburghWard 29:
PETITIONER(S): County of Allegheny Vs. DEFENDANTS: Christopher Carroll, with Notice to Heirs and Assigns **************** CASE NO. GD 26-005367 ************ DEBT: $5,119.32 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) Joseph W. Gramc, Esq., Richard A. Monti, Esq., and Rachel A. Moffitt, Esq ************************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY: 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 PittsburghWard 29:
Having erected thereon a two-story masonry frame house being known as 130 East Meyers Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15210. Deed Book Volume 5862, Page 989. Block & Lot No. 60-H-198.
Having erected thereon a two-story brick house being known as 34 Minooka Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15210. Deed Book Volume 15120, Page 448. Block & Lot No. 33-P333.
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PETITIONER(S): County of Allegheny Vs. DEFENDANTS: Mathilda Metzger **************** CASE NO. GD 26-005370 ************ DEBT: $22,235.60 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) Joseph W. Gramc, Esq., Richard A. Monti, Esq., and Rachel A. Moffitt, Esq ************************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY: 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 PittsburghWard 29: Having erected thereon a two-story masonry frame house being known as 2285 Valera Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15210. Deed Book Volume 7567, Page 366. Block & Lot No. 95-L-29.
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PETITIONER(S): County of Allegheny Vs. DEFENDANTS: Mathilda Metzger **************** CASE NO. GD 26-005370 ************ DEBT: $22,235.60 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) Joseph W. Gramc, Esq., Richard A. Monti, Esq., and Rachel A. Moffitt, Esq ************************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY: 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 PittsburghWard 29: Having erected thereon a two-story masonry frame house being known as 2285 Valera Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15210. Deed Book Volume 7567, Page 366. Block & Lot No. 95-L-29.
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PETITIONER(S): County of Allegheny Vs. DEFENDANTS: Unknown Heirs of Pauline Lejeune & Unknown Heirs of Joseph C. Lejeune **************** CASE NO. GD 26-005512 ************ DEBT: $13,811.53 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) Joseph W. Gramc, Esq., Richard A. Monti, Esq., and Rachel A. Moffitt, Esq ************************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY: 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 PittsburghWard 29: Having erected thereon a two-story brick house being known as 1922 Westmont Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15210. Deed Book Volume 8559, Page 147. Block & Lot No. 60-R-237.
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PETITIONER(S): County of Allegheny Vs. DEFENDANTS: Oakridge Asset Property Trust **************** CASE NO. GD 26-005510 ************ DEBT: $5,601.23 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) Joseph W. Gramc, Esq., Richard A. Monti, Esq., and Rachel A. Moffitt, Esq ************************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY: 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 Pittsburgh Ward 29: Having erected thereon a two-story masonry frame house being known as 232 Nobles Lane, Pittsburgh, PA 15210. Deed Book Volume 20161, Page 316. Block & Lot No. 60-A-270.
PETITIONER(S): County of Allegheny Vs. DEFENDANTS: Unknown Heirs of John F. Wierzchowski & Unknown Heirs of Beverly Wierzchowski **************** CASE NO. GD 26-005513 ************ DEBT: $10,092.75 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) Joseph W. Gramc, Esq., Richard A. Monti, Esq., and Rachel A. Moffitt, Esq ************************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY: 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 PittsburghWard 29: Having erected thereon a two-story frame house being known as 27 Minooka Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15210. Deed Book Volume 4001, Page 10. Block & Lot No. 60-B-104.
HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF PITTSBURGH PUBLIC NOTICE OF PROPOSED FISCAL YEAR (FY) 2027 HOUSING CHOICE VOUCHER PROGRAM PAYMENT STANDARDS Pursuant to regulations 24 CFR 982.503, the Housing Authority of the City of Pittsburgh (HACP) has completed its annual review and update of the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Payment Standard Charts. As noted in the FY 2027 Moving to Work (MTW) Annual Plan that was approved by the HACP Board of Commissioners in the September 24, 2026, meeting, the HACP is proposing to transition the payment standards from census tract-based Moving to Work (MTW) tiered methodology to zip code-based Small Area Fair Market Rents (SAFMRs). Following careful analysis, the Agency is implementing this cost-saving measure to manage anticipated reductions in FY 2027 federal funding, ensuring that the HACP can continue to serve as many families as possible. The proposed Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 HCV Payment Standard Charts are available for review and comment from Sunday, October 11, 2026, to Tuesday, November 10, 2026, on the HACP website: www.hacp.org. Written comments on the FY 2027 HCV Payment Standard Charts must be addressed to “Attention: FY 2027 HCV Payment Standard Charts” at the HACP Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Department, 412 Boulevard of the Allies, 5th Floor, Pittsburgh, PA 15219, and must be received by the close of business (5:00 pm) on Tuesday, November 10, 2026. Public hearings to receive public comments on the proposed FY 2027 HCV Payment Standard Charts will be held on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, at 9:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. via Zoom. The Zoom meeting information can be accessed at www.hacp.org. For questions regarding the proposed FY 2027 HCV Payment Standard Charts, please contact Amanda Hower at 412-456-5000 extension 6377 or Amanda.Hower@hacp.org. Persons with disabilities requiring assistance or alternative formats or wishing to submit comments in alternative formats can contact the Disability Compliance Office at 412-456-5282, extension 4; TTY 412-456-5282.
Extra Space Storage will hold a public auction to sell the contents of leased spaces to satisfy Extra Space’s lien at the location indicated: 141 N Braddock Ave Pittsburgh, PA 15208 on October 28th, 2026 at 11:00 AM. Angel Perez-2308A, Maria Bruce-3170A, Shakena Pollard-3226A, Everette Middlebrook-4080, Dean Dorsey-5001. The auction will be listed and advertised on www.storagetreasures.com. Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the above referenced facility in order to complete the transaction. Extra Space Storage may refuse any bid and may rescind any purchase up until the winning bidder takes possession of the personal property. Extra Space Storage, on behalf of itself or its affiliates, Life Storage or Storage Express, will hold a Public Auction to sell the contents of leased spaces to satisfy Extra Space’s lien at the location indicated: 902 Brinton Road Pittsburgh PA 15221. October 28TH, 2026 at 11:30am. For SHAN BOOKER 2134. The auction will be advertised on www.storagetreasures.com. Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the above referenced facility to complete the transaction. Extra Space Storage may refuse any bid and may rescind any purchase until the winning bidder takes possession of the personal property. Extra Space Storage will hold a public auction to sell the contents of leased spaces to satisfy Extra Space’s lien at the location indicated: 880 Saw Mill Run Blvd., Pittsburgh, PA 15226 on October 28, 2026 at 1:15pm. Christian Bove 1101. The auction will be listed and advertised on www.storagetreasures.com. Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the above referenced facility in order to complete the transaction. Extra Space Storage may refuse any bid and may rescind any purchase up until the winning bidder takes possession of the personal property. Extra Space Storage will hold a public auction to sell the contents of leased spaces to satisfy Extra Space’s lien at the location indicated: 1005 E Entry Drive Pittsburgh, PA 15216 on 10/28/2026 at 11:30 AM. For Jeffrey Kennedy 2216, Kaitlynn Fitzgerald 5147 . The auction will be listed and advertised on www.storagetreasures.com. Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the above referenced facility in order to complete the transaction. Extra Space Storage may refuse any bid and may rescind any purchase up until the winning bidder takes possession of the personal property. Extra Space Storage will hold a public auction to sell the contents of leased spaces to satisfy Extra Space’s lien at the location indicated: 1212 Madison Ave, Pittsburgh PA 15212, on 10/28/2026 @ 1:30pm. For Devan Mcdaniels 4090. The auction will be listed and advertised on www.storagetreasures.com. Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the above referenced facility in order to complete the transaction. Extra Space Storage may refuse any bid and may rescind any purchase up until the winning bidder takes possession of the personal property. Extra Space Storage will be holding a public auction to sell the contents of leased spaces to satisfy Extra Space’s lien at the location indicated: 700 E. Carson St., Pittsburgh, PA 15203 on October 28, 2026 at 12:15pm. 140 Ellis Thrift, 1097 Celeste Callahan, 1112 Celeste Callahan, 2121 Shannon Mckenzie, 3206 Shaneeca Johnson, 4117 Michael Thomson, 4190 Ebony Jordan. The auction will be listed and advertised on www.storagetreasures.com. Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the above referenced facility in order to complete the transaction. Extra Space Storage may refuse any bid and may rescind any purchase up until the winning bidder takes possession of the personal property.
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Petition to Determine Title to 421 Rosedale Street Rear, Pittsburgh, PA 15221, formerly owned by Frances Young, deceased, Helen Johnson, deceased, filed October 5, 2026, by Mardine Denise Clark, No. 6421 of 2026. Peter B. Lewis, Counsel, Neighborhood Legal Services, 928 Penn Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15222 Petition to Determine Title to 8929 Eastwood Rd., Pittsburgh, PA 15235142020, formerly owned by John Joseph Pruski a/k/a John J. Pruski, deceased, filed October 5, 2026, by Amy J. Lowe, No. 3085 of 2026. Peter B. Lewis, Counsel, Neighborhood Legal Services, 928 Penn Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15222 Petition to Determine Title to 703 Parkview Avenue, North Braddock, PA 15104, formerly owned by Clifford Howell, deceased, filed October 5, 2026, by Lemuel Howell, Sr., No. 6422 of 2026. Peter B. Lewis, Counsel, Neighborhood Legal Services, 928 Penn Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15222 Petition to Determine Title to 6438 Cloverleaf Rd., Verona, PA 15147, formerly owned by Thomas C. Elosser a/k/a Thomas Elosser, deceased, filed October 5, 2026, by Connie Elosser, No. 6420 of 2026. Peter B. Lewis, Counsel, Neighborhood Legal Services, 928 Penn Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15222 Estate of MS. SARAH ELIZABETH TABELLA, Deceased, 66 Dunn Street, McKees Rocks, PA 15136, No. 02-26-05980, Mr. Laurence J. Tabella, Administrator, c/o Feldman Law Group, 1322 5th Avenue, Coraopolis, PA 15108 Estate of LINDA ROWE KEEBLER, Deceased of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, No. 02-26-05896, Lindsay Fallon Keebler, Administrator, or to AUBREY H. GLOVER, Atty; BRENLOVE & FULLER, LLC., 401 Washington Avenue, Bridgeville, PA 15017 Estate of CHARLENE PETRIE, Deceased of Wexford, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, No. 02-26-05463, Erik J. Petrie, Executor, 5087 Red Barn Road, Milton, FL 32583 or to ROBIN L. RARIE, Atty; BRENLOVE & FULLER, LLC., 401 Washington Avenue, Bridgeville, PA 15017 Estate of DAVIS, EDYTHE LARUE a/k/a DAVIS, E. LARUE (deceased), of Carnegie, PA, No. 06051 of 2026 Stayce Bowen, 2811 Phipps Avenue, Willow Grove, PA 19090, Co-Exec. Charlotte Teasley, 1085 Honu Loop, Aiea, HI 96701, Co-Exec. Stephanie Young, 113 Jonboat Drive, Suffolk, VA 23435, Co-Exec. or to Sheila M. Ford, Esq. 6419 Stanton Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15206
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PUBLIC NOTICE BALDWIN TOWNSHIP Baldwin Township Board of Commissioners will hold public meetings to discuss the proposed 2027 General Fund and Sewer Fund Budgets on the following dates and times: November 4 following the regular Board meeting, and November 12 & 17 at 6:00PM at the Baldwin Township Municipal Building, 10 Community Park Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15234. Charla A. Pfeil, Township Manager NOTICE: On Monday, November 9, 2026, at 6:30PM, at 10 Community Park Dr., Baldwin Twp.’s Civil Service Commission shall hold a special public meeting for general business purposes. Michael A. Palombo, Baldwin Twp. CSC Solicitor The Wilkins Township Board of Commissioners shall meet on Thursday, October 29, 2026 beginning at 7:00PM and again on Monday, November 9, 2026 beginning at 6:30PM at the Municipal Building, 110 Peffer Road, Turtle Creek, PA 15145. The purpose of the public meetings is to discuss and prepare the 2027 Township Budget. Virtual access to the public meetings is available through Zoom at the following links: October 29th meeting; https://us02web.zoom. us/j/85932726207 November 9th meeting; https://us02web.zoom. us/j/87120814498 The Wilkins Township Civil Service Board shall meet on Thursday, October 22, 2026 beginning at 6:00 PM at the Municipal Building, 110 Peffer Road, Turtle Creek, PA 15145. The purpose of the meeting is to certify the list of candidates for entry level patrol officer.
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HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE COUNTY OF BEAVER BEAVER, PENNSYLVANIA INVITATION TO BID The HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE COUNTY OF BEAVER will receive sealed bids, in duplicate, until 1:00 PM (local time) on Tuesday November 24th, 2026 at the office of the Housing Authority of the County of Beaver, James F. Tress Administration Building, 300 State Street (Vanport), Beaver, Pennsylvania at which time and place all bids will be publicly opened and read aloud at 1:00 PM for Moffett House Structural Repairs Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania. A fifteen percent (15%) bid bond is required for this project. Proposed forms of contract documents, including Plans and Specifications are being distributed, with twentyfour-hour notice of pick-up, by Ditto (www.dittoplanroom.com), 1020 Ridge Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15233, phone (412) 231-7700. All bidders are REQUIRED to buy the full set of plans and specifications. Contact Ditto for cost of plans and specifications. No Documents will be distributed until payment in full plus tax and shipping (non-refundable) payable to and received by Ditto. Free examination of said documents is available at the office of Canzian/ Johnston & Associates LLC and Pennsylvania Builders Exchange. Plans and specifications will be available on Thursday October 15th, 2026.
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL FOR FIRE PROTECTION SERVICES AT THE DAVID L. LAWRENCE CONVENTION CENTER The Sports & Exhibition Authority of Pittsburgh and Allegheny County (SEA) is soliciting proposals for Fire Protection Services for the David L. Lawrence Convention Center (DLCC) RFP documents may be obtained by emailing procurement@pgh-sea.com. More information can be found on https://www.pgh-sea.com/. A Non-Mandatory Pre-Proposal Meeting will be held on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, at 10:00 A.M. at the DLCC East Lobby. Proposals are due at 2:00 P.M. on October 28, 2026. Additional information is available at https://planroom.accu-copy. com /projects/public.com or by contacting Morgan Schmitt, procurement@pgh-sea.com.
MANAGER REAL ESTATE SERVICES Pittsburgh Regional Transit is seeking a Manager – Real Estate Services to work in close coordination with and under the direction of PRT’s Chief Legal Officer and Director of Legal & Consulting Services, responsible for managing all core and day-to-day real estate activities at PRT, which include but may not necessarily be limited to general property management of existing PRT owned, leased and/or licensed real property, acquisition of rightof-way for capital and related system improvement projects and public solicitations for sale of all PRT-owned property deemed to be excess and identified for disposal. Tracks and ensures timely payments due to or owed by PRT for real estate purposes. Manages consultant activities under PRT’s Real Estate Consulting Services agreement, including ongoing management and upkeep of PRT’s hard copy real estate files and electronic real estate database. Provides support and coordinates completion of real property-related projects and matters with various PRT employees and representatives, including PRT engineers and engineering consultants, PRT legal counsel ( i n t e r n a l a n d e x t e r n a l ) , P RT maintenance personnel, PRT Claims personnel and PRT’s Planning, Transit Amenities and Transit Oriented Communities personnel and supporting consultants, along with title companies, appraisers and surveyors completing right-of-way related assignments for PRT.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY A Pre-Bid Conference will be held at 10:00 AM on Thursday November 12th, 2026 at Brodhead Apartments, 712 12th Street Beaver Falls, PA 15010. OFFICIAL ADVERTISEMENT OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PITTSBURGH ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Sealed proposals shall be deposited at the Administration Building, Bellefield Entrance Lobby, 341 South Bellefield Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15213, on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, until 2:00 P.M., local prevailing time, for: 2027-2028 Service and Maintenance Contracts at Various Schools, Facilities, and Properties 1. Districtwide Boiler, Burner, and Furnace Inspection, Maintenance, and Repair Services 2. Districtwide Concrete Maintenance and Repair Services 3. Districtwide Extraordinary Electrical Maintenance 4. Districtwide Vertical Transportation Systems Preventive Maintenance and Repair Services 5. Districtwide Extraordinary General Maintenance 6. Districtwide Extraordinary Masonry Maintenance 7. Districtwide Plumbing Systems Maintenance, Service, and Repair 8. Districtwide Central Chiller and Refrigeration Systems Maintenance and Repair 9. Districtwide Extraordinary Roofing Maintenance 10. Districtwide Security and Low Voltage Systems Maintenance and Service Project Manuals and Drawings will be available for purchase beginning Monday, September 21, 2026, at Modern Reproductions (412-488-7700), 127 McKean Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15219, between 9:00 A.M. and 4:00 P.M. The cost of the Project Manual Documents is non-refundable. Project details and dates are described in each Project Manual. OFFICIAL ADVERTISEMENT THE BOARD OF PUBLIC EDUCATION of the SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PITTSBURGH Sealed proposals shall be deposited at the Administration Building, Bellefield Entrance Lobby, 341 South Bellefield Avenue, Pittsburgh, Pa., 15213, on October 20, 2026, until 2:00 P.M., local prevailing time for: Pgh Sterrett Classical Academy, Pgh Science & Technology Generator Replacement Abatement Prime Project Manual and Drawings will be available for purchase on September 18, 2026, at Modern Reproductions (412-488-7700), 127 McKean Street, Pittsburgh, Pa., 15219 between 9:00 A.M. and 4:00 P.M. The cost of the Project Manual Documents is non-refundable. Project details and dates are described in each project manual. Pgh Public Schools Central Operation and Food Kitchen Building Commissioning of Switchgear Replacement Commissioning Authority
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL FOR SNOW AND ICE REMOVAL AT THE NORTH SHORE RIVERFRONT PARK (NSRFP) The Sports & Exhibition Authority of Pittsburgh and Allegheny County (SEA) is soliciting proposals for SNOW AND ICE REMOVAL AT THE NORTH SHORE RIVERFRONT PARK (NSRFP). RFP documents may be obtained by emailing procurement@pgh-sea.com. More information can be found on https://www.pgh-sea.com/. A Non-Mandatory Pre-Proposal Meeting will be held on Friday, October 16, 2026, at 9:00 A.M. at Tribute to Children at NSRFP. Proposals are due at 2:00 P.M. on October 30, 2026 at the SEA. Additional information is available at www.pgh-sea.com or by contacting Michael Halpern, procurement@pgh-sea.com. REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS Professional economic development organization is requesting Qualifications for professional services to manage the design, permitting, and delivery of solar energy: The following Qualifications should be discussed: Demonstrated experience in solar energy deployment, strong partnerships with leading design firms to ensure seamless project integration, innovative approaches to customer outreach and project financing, local presence in the Western Pennsylvania market, knowledge of state specific regulations, working in a team environment, NABCEP Certification, Amicus Solar Membership, and method of compensation. JOB OPPORTUNITIES Help Wanted
PUBLIC NOTICE — NOW RECRUITING FULL-TIME POLICE OFFICER Your next career move could make a difference in someone’s life. Looking for a career with purpose, variety, and the opportunity to serve? Bring your dedication, sound judgment, and people skills to the Brentwood Police Department. The Brentwood Borough Civil Service Commission is accepting applications for Full-Time Police Officer. No application fee or Borough residency requirement. Act 120 certification and police academy enrollment are not required to apply. Applicants must be at least 21 by November 2, 2026, and, at application, possess a high school diploma or GED, be a U.S. citizen, be physically and mentally fit for police duties, and possess a valid driver’s license permitting legal operation in Pennsylvania. Selection includes physical agility, written and oral examinations, background investigation, and polygraph examination. Appointment is subject to physical and psychological examinations. Applicants hired without MPOETC Act 120 certification must obtain it within one year of hire and may not perform police duties until certified. Failure to obtain certification constitutes grounds for dismissal during probation. Applications are available at www.brentwoodpa.gov or the Municipal Building, 3735 Brownsville R o a d , P i t t s b u rg h , PA 15227, Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–4 p.m. Completed applications must be received by the Borough Administration Office by 4 p.m., Monday, November 2, 2026. Brentwood Borough Civil Service Commission
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Essential Functions: • Manages all core and day-to-day real estate activities at PRT for all real property owned, leased, licensed and/or otherwise operated and maintained by PRT. • Works closely with Legal Department personnel to process requests for temporary usage of PRT real property. • In coordination with Legal Department management, oversees consultant activities under PRT’s Real Estate Consultant Services agreement, including ongoing management and upkeep of PRT’s hard copy real estate files and electronic real estate database. Job requirements include: •BA/BS Degree in Real Estate, Business Administration, Transportation, Planning, or directly related field from an accredited school. Directly related experience in the real estate and/or right-of-way acquisition field may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis. • Minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in managing a real estate department or unit and/or complex real estate projects and assets for a large to medium-sized corporate entity, public transportation agency and/ or other municipal government agency. • Demonstrated ability in the use of Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Excel, and Teams. • Knowledge of and familiarity with complying with the federal Uniform Relocation Assistance Act and Real Property Acquisition and Disposal Requirements for Federal and federally-assisted programs, the Eminent Domain Code of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, and local, state, and federal real estate/environmental laws. • Customer-focused, well-organized, and results-oriented. • P rofessi onal and effecti ve communication and project management skills. • Valid PA driver’s license or ability to obtain one.
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Preferred attributes: • Knowledge of PRT’s transit system. • Direct experience managing or otherwise completing real estate projects for a public transportation or other Pennsylvania government agency. • Familiarity with Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, Department of Real Estate filing requirements for real estate documents. • Certified notary in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania or ability and w i l l i ngness to obtai n such a certification/license. • Ability and willingness to obtain a Real Estate broker’s license in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
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