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by Rob Taylor Jr.

Courier Staff Writer

Talk to Dante Collins, Jaylen Walters and Aston Young, and they'll tell you their desire to become a Pittsburgh Police officer was high. And after 34 weeks of intensive training, they officially were sworn-in as Pittsburgh officers on Thursday, Jan. 29. But that's not all. They're currently in their third week of 12 weeks of supervised training as new officers on the force.

Collins, Walters and Young are the three Black officers, all male, of the 24-officer recruiting class that was sworn-in on Jan. 29 at the One PNC Plaza

building, Downtown. Three of the 24 recruits were Black—is that a good sign or a bad sign? Does that show that more African Americans are looking to join the police force in Pittsburgh, or is it the opposite?

The New Pittsburgh Courier has learned that as of Feb. 1, 2026, 10 percent of the 732 Pittsburgh Police officers identify as Black. That percentage is down from the 13 percent that identified as Black in 2018, but up from the lessthan 10 percent that was Black in 2017. The Courier found that in 2023, 11.1 percent of the Pittsburgh Police force identified as

Black woman, appointed Gainey as one of the six commissioners, replacing state Rep. Frank Dermody. Gainey's term will be for two years.

by Rob Taylor Jr.

Courier Staff Writer

Former Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey has a new job. The New Pittsburgh Courier has learned that Gainey is now a commissioner for the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board, a position that pays $145,000, a few thousand dollars more than what he made annually as Pittsburgh mayor. Although Gainey’s re-election bid for mayor fell short, quietly he was lining up his next professional position.

In a classic case of "keeping connections" and "not burning bridges," Gainey was a state representative from 2013 to 2021, and served on the Pa. House Gaming Oversight Committee.

Pa. Speaker of the House Joanna McClinton, a

The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board regulates in person and online casinos, online sports betting and video game terminals at convenience stores. The number of slot machines at local stores is on the rise in recent years, known as "skill games." Gainey made history in January 2022, becoming the first Black mayor in Pittsburgh history.

standing strong through it all. He spoke at a press conference on Feb. 5 at the Free-

dom Unlimited building on Wylie Avenue, joined by Tim Stevens of B-PEP and representatives from the likes of Casa San Jose and the National Council of Jewish Women in a sign of solidarity. "When something happens to one of us, it will eventually happen to all of us," Anderson said. The racist attack on Anderson's shop occurred on

ASTON YOUNG JR. places his father Aston Young’s new badge on his uniform, Jan. 29, at One PNC

NAACP condemns racist social media post shared by president

by Alexis Taylor AFRO Managing Editor

On the fifth day of Black History Month the 47th president of the United States promoted racist content to millions using social media.

Appearing late on the night of Feb. 5, the video shared by the president included debunked information about the 2020 election, before concluding with images of the former President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama. In the video, the two are briefly seen as monkeys dancing to the song, “The Lions Sleep Tonight,” the song popularized in the 1960s by The Tokens, but originally sang in 1939 as “Mbube” by Solomon Linda, a South African artist. Within hours, the video made its way around the globe. Garnering likes, shares, comments and a whirlwind of criticism.

“Trump posting this video—especially during Black History Month— is a stark reminder of how Trump and his followers truly view people. And we’ll remember that in November,” said The National Association for the Advancement of Colored

People (NAACP), in a brief statement posted to their own social media accounts.

The video from the president’s account clearly repeats and publicly broadcasts racist imagery of two of the world’s most prominent, influential and beloved African American leaders, officials in the White House want the masses to believe the monkeys in the video had another meaning.

“This is from an internet meme video depicting President Trump as the King of the Jungle and Democrats as characters from the Lion King. Please stop the fake outrage and report on something today that actually matters,” said White House Press Secretary Kaaroline Leavitt, in a statement on the matter to The Associated Press (AP). Leavitt noted that the clip was part of a longer video that showed several Democrats–even White leaders– as animals.

While it was initially defended, according to AP, the White House has changed course and now blames the posting of the video on a staffer. The video has since been deleted. Still, even Republicans in

Congress noted the racist nature of the content shared.

“It’s the most racist thing I’ve seen out of this White House,” said a reaction posted to social media by Senator Tim Scott (R-SC). Scott’s use of the term “most racist” stands out, as it implies there have been other incidents from the leader he helped rise to power.

Baltimore County NAACP President Roland Patterson said Trump and people like him are “foolish people in adult clothes” who seek to “put down Black people for their own elevation.”

“It is beyond disappointing and beyond embarrassing that the president of this country and the reported ‘leader of the free world’ would stoop to a 19th–or before–century tactic,” Patterson said, of Trump. “We recognize that he is a White nationalist and thereby a White Supremacist.”

Ultimately, Patterson said the decision to post the racist content was much more of an indictment of “Donald John Trump and his unfitness for the office” than it was an insult to the Obama family.

NNPA stands with Fort, Lemon, and all arrested; demands charges dropped

History has a way of repeating itself. Today, it rhymes with the clicking of handcuffs on two of our own: Don Lemon and Georgia Fort.

We know this playbook. We saw it in 1942, when the Department of Justice threatened John Sengstacke and the NNPA with sedition. We saw it in the 1960s when Southern sheriffs labeled journalists “outside agitators” to hide their own brutality. The strategy hasn’t changed—only the statutes have. By weaponizing the FACE Act and the Ku Klux Klan Act to turn reporters into “conspirators,” this government is attempting to resurrect the same walls of silence that the Black Press has spent two centuries tearing down. There is a bitter, hollow irony in seeing the KKK Act—a law forged during Reconstruction to protect Black lives from white terror—now being used to prosecute Black journalists for the “crime” of holding a camera.

When federal agents arrived at Georgia Fort’s door while her children

were watching, they are sending a message to every independent journalist of color: your camera is a liability, and your witness is a crime. In 1918, when the government tried to use the Espionage Act to muzzle W.E.B. Du Bois, he looked them in the eye and said: “The right of the people to speak and to print is a right which no government in a democracy can safely take away.” He knew then what we must remember now: you cannot build a democracy by arresting its witnesses. Dr. Du Bois taught us that the Black Press is the only press that is “really free” because it refuses to be owned by the powerful. He called this work the “voice of the voiceless.” We, the NNPA, stand with Georgia Fort, Don Lemon, and all those arrested. We demand these charges be dropped immediately. We close with Du Bois’s eternal warning: “If the government thinks it can silence our complaints, it is making a mistake.” And we shall not be moved.

This Week In Black History A Courier Staple

•FEBRUARY 11

1644—Eleven Blacks confront the ruling Council of New Netherlands (later New York) with a petition demanding their freedom. This was probably the first legal protest action by Blacks in American history. The petition is granted and the Blacks are freed because they had worked off the terms of their indentured servant contracts which were usually for seven years. But these Blacks had worked for up to 18 years. Shortly after this victory, however, no more Blacks were allowed such contracts but were instead treated as slaves for life.

1990—Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela is released from prison on Robben Island after 27 years. He had been jailed for his militant activities against the then Whiteruled South African government and its system of rule known as Apartheid. Mandela would go on to become the first Black and first democratically elected president of South Africa (1994-1999). He enabled a peaceful transition to Black majority rule. Mandela was one of the most respected and admired men in the world. In South Africa, he was known as “Madiba”—an honorary title given to elders in his tribe.

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1793—Congress passes the first Fugitive Slave Law. The law made it easier for a slave owner to re-take control of a slave who had escaped to freedom. Blacks and their supporters were outraged because the 1793 law only required the “word” of a White man before a magistrate to declare any Black person a runaway slave and have him or her arrested and placed in bondage. Under the law, even Blacks who had earned their freedom or had never been slaves were placed in danger.

1900—Legendary poet James Weldon Johnson (1871-1938) writes the lyrics to the song “Lift Every Voice and Sing” as part of a birthday tribute to Abraham Lincoln. In time, the song would become the Black National Anthem.

1909—The NAACP is formally founded by a group of 60 progressive Blacks and Whites in New York City. The organization, originally called the National Negro Committee, was the outgrowth of the Niagara Movement, which met in Niagara, N.Y., in 1905. The NAACP would go on to become, and remains, the nation’s largest civil rights organization.

1930—The infamous Tuskegee Syphilis Experiment is funded. More than 400 Black men from rural parts of Georgia and Alabama are lured into the program with the promise that they would be treated for syphilis. But the program was actually designed to study the effects of untreated syphilis on the body. Thus, the men were given fake anti-syphilis medicines as their diseases advanced. The unethical “experiment” went on for 40 years as most of the men gradually died. A reporter exposed the study in 1972. Several government agencies, including the U.S. Public Health Service and Centers for Disease Control, were involved. On behalf of the nation, in 1997 President Bill Clinton apologized to Charlie Pollard and other surviving members of the racist experiment.

•FEBRUARY 13

1635—The nation’s first public school is established in Boston, Mass. It was called the Boston Latin School. Blacks could not attend.

1907—Wendell P. Dabney establishes the groundbreaking Black newspaper known as The Union, in Cincinnati, Ohio. The paper’s motto was “For no people can become great without being united, for in union there is strength.”

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1760—The great religious leader Richard Allen is born in slavery in Philadelphia. After being required to sit in the back of a White church, Allen would go on to help found and become the first active bishop of the African Methodist Episcopal Church. Today, the church, one of the largest predominantly Black denominations in America, has more than 1 million members in the U.S., Canada, the Caribbean and Africa. Allen died in 1831.

1817—This is the most likely birthdate of abolitionist and orator Frederick Douglass. Douglass purchased his freedom in 1845 and went on to become the most influential Black leader of his day. He did most of his work while living in Rochester, N.Y. But after the Civil War, he moved to Washington, D.C.

1867—One of the nation’s most distinguished institutions of higher learning, Morehouse College, was founded on this day in Augusta, Ga., as the Augusta Institute. It moved to Atlanta in 1879 and became the Atlanta Baptist Seminary. It became “Morehouse” in 1913. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. graduated from Morehouse.

1936—The National Negro Congress is organized on this day at a meeting in Chicago, Ill., attended by more than 800 delegates representing nearly 500 Black organizations. A. Phillip Randolph,

head of the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters, is elected president. One of the Congress’ chief aims was to generate national support for the “New Deal” legislation of President Franklin D. Roosevelt. The Chicago Defender described the Congress as “the most ambitious effort for bringing together members of the Race on any single issue.” Up until this time, most Black voters were Republicans. But the National Negro Congress and Roosevelt’s social betterment programs led to a massive African American switch to the Democratic Party.

• FEBRUARY 15

1804—The New Jersey legislature passes a law leading to the gradual elimination of slavery in the state. However, the process was so gradual that there were still slaves in New Jersey right up to the start of the Civil War in 1860.

1851—In an extraordinary bold move for the times, a group of Black and White abolitionists invade a Boston courtroom and forcibly free a fugitive slave before he could be sent back to the South. Shadrach Minkins was hidden from slave-catchers and he later fled to Canada.

1961—A group of U.S. Blacks and African nationalists disrupt a session of the United Nations to protest the slaying of Patrice Lumumba in the Congo. Lumumba was one of Africa’s bright and shining stars. But his nationalism and socialism frightened some Western nations. It is widely believed that Belgium intelligence and America’s CIA arranged the killing of Lumumba.

1965—Great singer and Jazz pianist Nat King Cole dies of lung cancer in Santa Monica, Calif. He was only 45. Cole was the first Black entertainer with his own radio program and later he became the first with a nationally televised TV variety show.

• FEBRUARY 16

1923—The “Empress of the Blues” Bessie Smith makes her first recording—“Downhearted Blues”—which immediately sells more than 800,000 copies for Columbia Records and more than 2 million copies by the end of the year. Those were astounding numbers for those days. The Chattanooga, Tenn., born Smith used her sweeping and powerful voice to sing songs of Black culture and real life such as “Nobody Knows You When You Are Down And Out,” “St. Louis Blues,” “Give Me A Pig Foot And A Bottle Of Beer” and the controversial “Give Me A Reefer And A Gang Of Gin.” She died in an automobile accident in 1937 in Clarksdale, Miss. Early reports that her death was caused by Mississippi medical personnel who refused to treat her because she was Black have never been verified.

• FEBRUARY 17

1902—Opera legend Marian Anderson is born in Philadelphia. Her tremendous operatic talent was revealed at 17 when she was entered into a New York Philharmonic competition and placed first among 299 entrants. Despite her fame she suffered from racist rejection. On Easter Sunday 1939, she performed an open air recital at the Lincoln Memorial because the all-White Daughters of the American Revolution refused to allow her to sing at Washington, D.C.’s Constitution Hall. (NOTE: Throughout her life Anderson gave her birth as Feb. 17, 1902. However, newly discovered evidence suggests she was actually born Feb. 27, 1897.) She died April 8, 1993. 1942—Black Panther Party co-founder Huey P. Newton is born. The Panthers were perhaps the most militant Black organization of the 1960s. At its height, it had thousands of members in several major cities. But it was also the target of massive operations by the FBI and local police departments. Dozens of Panthers would be killed, often under suspicious circumstances. A little known fact, however, is that throughout it all, Newton, an illiterate high school dropout, taught himself to read and in 1980 earned a Ph.D. in social philosophy from the University of California, Santa Cruz. His dissertation was entitled, “War Against the Panthers—A Study of Repression in America.” Newton was found shot to death on an Oakland, Calif., street in 1989. 1963—Perhaps the greatest player to ever dribble a basketball, Michael Jordan, was born on this day in Brooklyn, N.Y. However, his family moved and he played high school basketball in Wilmington, N.C.

1982—The nation’s greatest Jazz pianist and composer Thelonious Monk dies. Born in Rocky Mount, N.C., Monk moved with his family to New York City when he was 4. His classic work was “Round Midnight.”

2006—African American skater Shani Davis wins the men’s 1,000-meter speed-skating race in Turin, Italy. He became the first Black person to win an individual gold medal in the history of the Winter Olympics.

A VIDEO OF FORMER PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA

City of Pittsburgh celebrates latest class of police recruits

Courier has learned just 10 percent of current force is Black

POLICE FROM A1

Black.

No matter how you slice it, the data shows Black officers in Pittsburgh account for anywhere from 9 to 14 percent in any given year over recent years, even though the Black population in Pittsburgh has never gone below 22 percent in the past eight years.

On the evening of Jan. 29, families and friends filled the room as the 24 officers were sworn-in.

Among those who addressed the new officers were Pittsburgh Mayor Corey O'Connor, Acting Public Safety Director Sheldon Williams, and Acting Police Chief Jason Lando. Williams and Lando have since been confirmed by Pittsburgh City Council to become the official public safety director and police chief, respectively.

"You have a big responsibility, and I thank you on behalf of the (city) residents for doing this job," Mayor O'Connor said. "... It takes a very special person to do the job that these men and women are about to take on."

Mayor O'Connor told the new officers that they have his support. "You are going to encounter our residents at some of their scariest moments, and you are going to be the first face that they see. So again, thank you for your willingness to serve. This is an important role; we rely on you."

Williams said that the badge represents responsibility and trust rather than power.

"What truly defines you as a police officer won’t be found in your training manuals," Williams said. "It will be found in your character when no one is watching, in your judgment when the pressure is high, and in your compassion."

"Treat every member of the public the same way you would want a member of your own family treated in that same situation; with patience, with dignity, with respect," said Acting Chief Lando. "How you show up in those moments matters more than

you may ever realize."

A Pittsburgh Police recruit makes $22.95 per hour while in the training academy, and then a firstyear salary of $33.15 as a rookie cop, according to data available on its website. After a recruiting class is sworn-in, usually a family member gets the honor of placing the new officer's badge on his/her uniform. That's what Glavin Walters, Jaylen Walters' father, did for his son. And that's what Aston Young Jr. did for his father, new officer Aston Young.

"Before doing this job I was a medical assistant," the elder Young told the Courier exclusively. "I just wanted to be on the other side of helping people, protecting our community, helping those who can't help themselves." Young is originally from Jamaica. He's lived in Pittsburgh since 2017. He told the Courier that people must try to give officers "the benefit of the doubt that we are truly here to help the community and protect those who really can't fend for themselves."

New officer Jaylen Walters always wanted to be a police officer, he told the Courier, even though he "kind of strayed away from it when I went to high school and college. But then I ended up becoming a probation officer," he said. Walters, who is originally from Allentown, Pa., near Philadelphia, came to Pittsburgh in 2022, left after 14 months, and returned in June 2025 to enter the process to become a Pittsburgh Police officer. Mission accomplished. "It took a lot of consis-

tency, the instructors are tough on us and they make sure we know what we need to know before we go out," Walters told the Courier. Walters said his primary desire to become a police officer came from "just being part of something bigger than yourself and helping people out. I think there's people in this world that are not able to do some things for themselves, and when they need someone to lean on, I think that's what the police are there for."

DANTE COLLINS, SECOND FROM RIGHT, IS ONE OF THREE BLACK POLICE OFFICERS THAT GRADUATED FROM THE PITTSBURGH POLICE TRAINING ACADEMY, JAN. 29.

RECEIVING HIS PITTSBURGH POLICE BADGE IS ASTON YOUNG, LEFT.

OFFICERS DANTE COLLINS, ED HAWTHORNE, JAYLEN WALTERS.

OFFICER DANTE COLLINS, WITH FATHER, DWIGHT COLLINS. (PHOTOS BY ROB TAYLOR JR.)

ASTON YOUNG, WITH ASTON YOUNG JR.

N-word spray painted on Anderson’s Homewood business

ANDERSON FROM A1

Jan. 21. Four days earlier, a man was caught on camera vandalizing an Israeli flag that sat in front of a woman’s home on the North Side.

"When something happens to the Jewish community, and no one says anything, then they move onto the African American community," Anderson said. "Unless we stand together as a people, this hate will continue."

Police named a suspect in the flag incident. Police have yet to make any arrests or name suspects in Anderson's auto body shop incident. Anderson's shop is located on Finance Street.

"We are not victims, we are survivors," Anderson said.

The community largely assisted Anderson financially via a gofundme page he set up to help pay for the equipment the vandal or vandals took from his business in late December

2025. Nearly $5,000 had been raised through 42 donations as of Tuesday, Feb. 10.

In the case of who left the racist graffiti, that's still a mystery.

"Such theft to our Blackowned businesses is, in itself, a form of economic violence to our community and it is absolutely unnecessary," voiced Stevens, CEO of the Black Political Empowerment Project.

"...Particularly if done by a Black person, just being honest. We must instead find ways to build up our community and those in the White power structure in metropolitan Pittsburgh must have a renewed and powerful commitment as we begin a new year to help heal our Black community by

openly and fully adopting and fully implementing what has been called DEI programs."

Turning to the N-word being plastered on Anderson's business, Stevens remarked: "Many citizens of our city, commonwealth and our nation now feel a freedom, a liberation to say and do whatever racial and hate-filled act they wish to do against Black, brown, Latino, Jewish and LGBTQ communities...In this past year our nation has been torn apart by those who seek to separate us by race, by religion, by sexual orientation, by class."

Stevens even said that the U.S. is starting to feel like the same ills that Black people experienced in the 1950s and 1960s, Black people are still experiencing today.

Other speakers had Anderson's back, too, like the new Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh President and CEO, Jennifer Thompkins. "What occurred to my brother, William Anderson, and his property unfortunately is not an isolated incident," she said. "It is a sobering reminder that these attacks on democracy are real, they are present, and they are escalating in our communities."

B. Marshall, with Stop The Violence Pittsburgh and who puts on the huge Juneteenth festivals in Pittsburgh, added: "We have very few Black businesses in the City of Pittsburgh, so when somebody attacks a Black business, it's trying to hurt us collectively. Our whole agenda is to maintain our Black businesses. We ain't gonna stop. We're gonna support (Anderson). We're pushing forward."

1 Hood's 'Artivist Academy Showcase' features Nan Aldossry

The organization 1 Hood Media invited the Black artist Nan Aldossry to the BlaxkBox in Oakland, Dec. 5, 2025. Aldossry, originally from Saudi Arabia, has a fashion brand, called "Abroad," which celebrates the fusion of his love for American streetwear and his Arabic roots. He has worked with major brands like

Nike, Puma, Riyadh Airlines and Social Status. Aldossry spoke in the intimate setting about his upbringing, influences and what's next for his brand.

1 Hood’s Artivist Academy was created to celebrate the next generation of artists who amplify social activism through art—while simultaneously expand -

ing cohorts’ impact on issues of disenfranchised communities. The term artivist combines “artist” and “activist” to illustrate 1 Hood’s interconnectivity between art and social justice.

B. MARSHALL SAYS HE SUPPORTS WILLIAM ANDERSON. (PHOTOS BY CHIEF IKHANA-HAL-MAKINA)

B-PEP CEO TIM STEVENS

NAN ALDOSSRY (PHOTOS BY CHIEF IKHANA-HAL-MAKINA)

NAN ALDOSSRY, RIGHT, CHATS WITH AUDIENCE MEMBERS...

Layon Gray's 'Meet Me at the Oak' playing Feb. 19-March 1

New Horizon has featured all of Gray's productions

by Genea L. Webb

For New Pittsburgh Courier

Family, love and integrity are a few of the themes explored in Layon Gray’s “Meet Me at the Oak,” which is part of Pittsburgh Public Theater’s Public Presents Series and is presented by New Horizon Theater Inc. The play runs from Thursday, Feb. 19 to March 1.

“We are happy to be affiliated with Layon. We’ve brought New York to Pittsburgh. His plays are crowd-pleasers," said Joyce Meggerson-Moore, New Horizon Theater Inc., chairperson. “New Horizon is happy to have been able to form a partnership with a New York group.”

“Meet Me at the Oak” is a family piece that tells the saga of a tree that sits in the yard of the Richard family home. The tree, scarred with visible and veiled trauma, holds ancestral significance to the individuals that reside on the property. When a White family moves next door, a dispute ensues as the tree’s history and land it occupies is questioned.

“This is a little different than what Pittsburgh comes out to see from me,” Gray told the New Pittsburgh Courier. "Most of my stuff comes from a historical base, fact-based and based on real people. This is about a real tree. The tree is the main character and when people come to see it, they’ll understand why the family loved the tree for its rich history." Gray got the idea for "Meet Me at the Oak” from the tree that sat in his grandparents' backyard.

“When I was a little boy, my uncle Charles told me about a tree—a stump in my grandparents’ backyard—that had little carvings on it and I asked him, 'What’s going on with this tree?' He told me it was a tree that was used for lynching back in the day and I thought, 'Wow, that would be something fascinating

to talk about.' So I used some of that information to create a play,” Gray said. He wrote the play in 2003. The show was the catalyst that launched Gray’s professional career as a playwright. Prior to that, he worked as a Los Angeles-based actor in television and movies.

“I had to make the decision to either pay my rent or pay the theater to put 'Meet Me at the Oak' on, and I chose to pay the theater. That’s how much I believed in it," Gray told the Courier. "That first night, only three people showed up and I thought, ‘Oh my God what have I done?’ Then the next night it was a long line of people to get in. The show ran for months, which was unheard of."

"Meet Me at the Oak" has both female and male representation in the production, which is

a departure from Gray’s casts that typically lean towards all-female or allmale casts.

“This is a great family show dealing with serious issues of racism and family dynamics. With everything going on in the world today, I think it’ll resonate deeply with audiences,” Gray said.

With the production of "Meet Me at the Oak,” New Horizon Theater has produced every play in Gray’s play library. The partnership between Gray and New Horizon has lasted 12 years. The organization has done: “Black Angels Over Tuskegee,” “The Girls of Summer,” “Feed the Beast," “Cowboy,” “Kings of Harlem,” “Black Sparta,” “de Moor,” “Searching for Willie Lynch,” and “WEBEIME.”

“It’s been amazing working with New Horizon Theater these past 12 years. The Pittsburgh

community is very welcoming. They always come out and support my work, which is very, very important, especially for Black playwrights to get that support from a Black theater company,” Gray said.

“We will just have to start over,” Megger-

son-Moore said when asked what will happen now since New Horizon has produced Gray’s entire library. “Our audiences really loved some of his plays so we’ll see what shows we’ve done before. We are gathering a new audience and some of them haven’t seen these plays. But we look forward to seeing what Layon churns out next.” (Editor's Note: "Meet Me at the Oak" plays at the O'Reilly Theater's Helen Wayne Rauh rehearsal hall, 621 Penn Ave. For tickets, visit ppt.org or call 412-316-1600.)

A REHEARSAL FOR “MEET ME AT THE OAK,” PLAYING AT THE O’REILLY THEATER’S RAUH REHEARSAL HALL, FEB. 19-MARCH 1.

LAYON GRAY, DURING REHEARSALS.

LAYON GRAY

Happy 86th Birthday, Elayne Arrington!

COURIER CHURCH DIRECTORY

BAPTIST TEMPLE CHURCH

Sunday Worship: 8 a.m. and 10:45 a.m.

7241 Race Street Pittsburgh, Pa., 15208

Bountiful Blessings: 1st, 3rd Tuesday, 5-7 p.m. 312 Viola St. Duquesne, Pa., 15110 116 South Highland Ave. Pittsburgh, Pa., 15206 412-441-3800

Pastor—Rev. Dr. Rodney Adam Lyde

“This is My Commandment that you LOVE one another, as I have LOVED YOU. Greater LOVE has no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.” - St. John 15:12-13

REV. WALKER SAYS: Be the ONE THAT LOVES OTHERS. 3 Questions—Do we LOVE JESUS? Did Our Savior lay down His Life for Us? Have we Accepted Jesus as Lord and Savior?

2001 Wylie Avenue Pittsburgh, Pa., 15219 www.baptisttemple.church www.ebenezerbaptistpgh.org

Dorothy Stubbs

EBENEZER MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH Sunday Worship Service: 11 a.m.

Sr. Pastor—Rev. Dr. Vincent K. Campbell

DR. ELAYNE ARRINGTON CELEBRATED HER 86TH BIRTHDAY AT AN EVENT IN MONROEVILLE, FEB. 7.

DR. ELAYNE ARRINGTON, WITH HER DAUGHTERS. DR. ARRINGTON HOLDS THE DISTINCTION OF

BEING THE FIRST AFRICAN AMERICAN FEMALE GRADUATE OF THE UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING, IN 1961. (PHOTOS BY J.L. MARTELLO)

BLACK HISTORY MONTH

122 million reasons Black America doesn’t trust banks

by Marcus Anthony Hunter

University of California, Los Angeles

“This bank is just what the freedmen need,” remarked President Abraham Lincoln on March 3, 1865, as he signed the Freedman’s Bank Act, authorizing the organization of a national bank for recently emancipated Black Americans.

A little more than a month later he was killed, making the Freedman’s Bank Lincoln’s last act of emancipation.

His assassination, however, did not impede its rapid growth. By January 1874, less than ten years after the establishment of the Freedman’s Bank, deposits at its 34 branches across the United States totaled US$3,299,201 ($65,200,000 in current dollars).

Despite such successful expansion, the Freedman’s Bank closed on June 28, 1874 under a shroud of suspicion and accusation.

The story of the rise and collapse of the Freedman’s Bank is an important and little known episode in Black and American history in the years following Emancipation.

While it is widely known that there are severe disparities in wealth and income between Black and White Americans, the origins of this are less appreciated. Indeed, before there was a Great Recession or a Great Depression, recently emancipated Black Americans had their first monies as freed persons mishan-

dled and never returned in full.

The genesis Several issues led to the creation of the Freedman’s Bank: the emancipation of slaves, increased pay of Black soldiers, and migration of Black Americans throughout the North and South.

Cases of Black soldiers being swindled, for instance, were quite common, highlighting the need to establish a formal and central banking institution for newly freed Blacks.

Following a meeting of key political and business leaders on January 27 1865, plans proposing the Freedman’s Bank were sent to the United States Congress, which swiftly approved the banking institution.

The subsequent outreach efforts by the bank’s initial president (and inspector and superintendent of schools for the Freedmen’s Bureau—the organization authorized by President Lincoln on March 3, 1865 to support and assist freedmen and freedwom-

en during Reconstruction) was a White northerner named John W. Alvord. Alvord, a former minister and attaché to General William Tecumseh Sherman during the Civil War, traveled throughout the South recruiting Blacks using endorsements from General OO Howard (the commissioner of the Freedmen’s Bureau): “as an order from Howard … Negro soldiers should deposit their bounty money with him.”

To assure possible depositors, Alvord also carried a handwritten letter from General Howard which read: “I consider the [Freedman’s Bank] to be greatly needed by the colored people, and have welcomed it as an auxiliary to the Freedmen’s Bureau.”

Success

Due to such recruiting efforts, the bank’s list of Black depositors grew quickly, and soon 34 branches were established in locations across the country including New York City, Atlanta, Memphis, Philadelphia and Washington DC which also served as the headquarters.

“Go in any forenoon and the office is found full of Negroes depositing little sums of money, drawing little sums, or remitting to a distant part of the country where they have relatives to support or debts to discharge,” remarked a reporter in 1870 in Charleston, South Carolina amazed by the bank’s popularity.

Problems By 1871, Congress had authorized the bank to provide mortgages and business loans.

Such mortgages and loans, however, were usually given to Whites, creating a financial paradox—a bank using the savings and income of Black depositors to advance the economic fortunes of Whites who had at their disposal mainstream banks that excluded Blacks.

Soon reports and rumors of corruption within the bank’s White management threatened the bank’s existence. In response, the bank’s management was replaced with a variety of Black elites, most notably Frederick Douglass, who was appointed to head the bank in March of 1874.

These changes did not prevent the bank’s closing, with Douglass later describing the experience as being unwittingly “married to a corpse.”

Despite their usual disagreements, both WEB DuBois and Booker T Washington did agree that the bank’s collapse was a major blow to the confidence and livelihood of scores of Black depositors who trusted the bank with their savings.

DuBois would remark:

“Then in one sad day came the crash—all the hard-earned dollars of the freedmen disappeared; but that was the least of the loss—all the faith in saving went too, and much of the faith in men; and that was a loss that a Nation which to-day sneers at Ne-

gro shiftlessness has never yet made good.”

Booker T. Washington noted:

“When they found out that they had lost, or been swindled out of all their savings, they lost faith in savings banks, and it was a long time after this before it was possible to mention a savings bank for Negroes without some reference being made to the disaster of [the Freedmen’s Bank].” By 1900 only

$1,638,259.49

($43,900,000 in current dollars), or 62 percent, of the total amount of deposits prior to the bank’s failure had been paid. Deposits worth some $22 million in today’s dollars were largely lost.

In the end, most Black depositors lost their savings, receiving little to no money back from the bank or the federal government.

Echoes today

As we mark the 151th anniversary of the Civil War, the lessons of that era remain potent.

For its part, the story of the Freedman’s Bank reveals the important foresight Lincoln had in seeing a connection between the political freedom of Black Americans and their financial security.

It also reminds us that to understand Black banking and wealth today, we need to know some history. Black wealth issues are not new problems. Rather, they are historically rooted in a persistent pattern of loss and mistreatment beginning with the mishandling of freedmen and freedwomen’s money during Reconstruction.

This is part of the promise of Black History Month, as it provides an opportunity to shine a light on not only the successes of Black Americans but also on the roots of persistent patterns of unequal and unfair treatment endured. Indeed, as we continue to carve a path through the aftermath of the Great Recession, the mortgage crisis and growing racial disparities in wealth, the history of the Freedman’s Bank can serve as an important reminder of the connection between financial and political freedom and mobility.

Damage was done to Black wealth and confidence long before banks were too-big-to-fail.

(Marcus Anthony Hunter, Assistant Professor, Department of Sociology, University of California, Los Angeles)

Black women’s

health care experiences

remain marked by structural racism—here’s how institutions should move forward

by Elizabeth Kusi Appiah University of Alberta and Elizabeth Papathanassoglou, University of Alberta

Racism has long disrupted relationships, deepened social divisions and hindered collective action on global challenges. While modern societies strive to be just and advocate against social injustices, many still turn away from engaging in conversations surrounding racism, health inequities and racial tensions.

Yet these issues significantly impact health —including the care Black people receive and their health outcomes. Research shows that racism has many long-term effects on health, and is linked to both poorer mental and physical health overall.

Black History Month is an opportunity to reflect critically on the impact of racism in health care and how to address it. As researchers focused on Black women’s acute and critical care experiences, our recent review draws lessons from studies on Black women’s health-care experiences in high-income countries to propose an approach for addressing racism.

The review included 10 studies conducted in the United States between 1987 and 2024. We found that Black women’s experiences in health care continue to be marked by reports of structural racism, microaggressions and persistent mistrust of the care system and care providers. Such experiences reduced the chances for shared decision-making, early detection of health issues, adherence to treatments, pain management and person-centered care.

We revealed that the enduring legacy of racism in medicine contributes to suboptimal communication and poor-quality care for Black women. Some of the women did not receive appropriate follow up for diagnostic tests or see a specialist because their physician dismissed their concerns. Most of the women felt invisible because their providers disregarded their concerns. As a result, they felt discouraged from seeking care.

For instance, in one of the studies included in our review, a woman described her experiences of arriving at the emergency depart-

CCAC proudly celebrates Black History Month.

ment for care. She said:

“As a Black woman I was told that it was a female problem, instead of my heart….The head doctor took a look at me and said, she doesn’t have a heart problem, this is absolutely no heart problem, it’s some kind of female problem. It was in my head.”

Another described feeling dismissed by doctors due to the way she described her pain, stating:

“I called it a wrecking ball pain. That’s what I was experiencing … Then my doctor, who likes to joke about everything, would say ‘Oh! Here’s the lady with the wrecking ball disease.’”

This left the patient feeling like a medical novelty—rather than being seen as a person worthy of respect and care.

Our discussions also identified how some Black adult patients responded to racial tensions and unjust conditions in their care.

When feeling disregarded by clinicians, some people purposefully limited what they shared. Others changed how they spoke to

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clinicians to fit White-dominated medical culture. Some even disengaged from the care decision-making process entirely—while others chose to advocate for themselves. Further, if the physician appeared dismissive or disrespectful, some people ignored their medical advice as they felt the doctor didn’t have their best interests at heart. Others became hyper-vigilant against injustices and were likely to interpret subsequent care encounters based on past experiences. Impact of racism on health care work

Health-care staff are compassionate people who want to provide the best care for patients. But they may not always be sure how to avoid getting it wrong.

Research indicates that nurses worry about getting it wrong and coming across as disrespectful when caring for people from different cultural backgrounds. Likewise, many nurses fear being labelled as racist, as they say it implies they’re a terrible person. Yet many are unwilling to accept personal responsibility for their actions—or inactions —if such a label is given to them.

There’s also a lack of clarity among nurses regarding what constitutes racist practices. This causes them anxiety. Some find it upsetting to think that their actions have been perceived as racist when that wasn’t their intention. Others are hesitant to express their genuine opinions on issues of this nature due to the fear of being called racist.

A separate study on nurse-patient relationships found that racism hinders nurses’

ability to meet a patient’s care needs and threatens patients’ and nurses’ dignity in the care system. Racism from patients also increases nurses’ stress and causes emotional trauma. Racism in health-care settings continues to have a detrimental effect on the care patients are receiving. It’s clear institutions need to do more to ensure patients aren’t being harmed when receiving care.

Inclusive and nurturing communities

We believe that building inclusive and nurturing communities that counter racism and celebrate our interdependence is how we can move forward and address racism in health care.

Inclusive and nurturing communities equip people to have difficult conversations about race—whether that’s in health care, the classroom, universities, workplaces and neighborhoods. This type of community teaches people the importance of listening and engaging authentically and open-mindedly, and of learning about racism through the experiences of others. It doesn’t see people who engage in racist practices as inherently racist—but as people who need more support in recognizing and addressing racism.

In such spaces, every person bears a social responsibility to combat racism in their own ways—whether by fostering conversations about racism in their homes, workplaces or shared community spaces.

We’re hoping to conduct research investigating how such spaces can be built—and how this framework can be used in healthcare settings to address the racism patients experience there.

We’re all part of the bigger picture. When we create safe and brave spaces for thinking, analyzing and talking about racial tensions, we’re inviting everyone to authentically participate in problem-solving.

Research shows trust is essential in building strong and productive human relations. So in order to build inclusive and nurturing communities, we need to invest time and effort into restoring the broken trust of racialized communities through accountability, transparency, consistency and genuine efforts to address systemic racism.

(Elizabeth Kusi Appiah, PhD Candidate, Faculty of Nursing, University of Alberta and Elizabeth Papathanassoglou, Professor, Faculty of Nursing, University of Alberta)

This article is republished from The Conversation under a Creative Commons license.

CULTURALLY TAILORED HEALTH CARE shows promise for improving health outcomes for Black women. (Gregory Smith/Corbis Historical via Getty Images)

WHEN BLACK PATIENTS ARE TREATED BY BLACK DOCTORS, THEY HAVE BETTER HEALTH OUTCOMES—but fewer than 6 in 100 American doctors are Black. (The Good Brigade/Digital Vision via Getty Images)

MANY BLACK WOMEN SAID THEY FELT INVISIBLE because their providers disregarded their concerns. As a result, they felt discouraged from seeking care. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)

One hundred years down, more to go:

ASALH reflects on centennial of Black History Month

by Jada Ingleton

For The Washington Informer

It’s been 100 years since Carter G. Woodson created a celebration recognizing African American history, and his mission is still a waging battle for Black America.

Before the annual commemoration throughout February, Woodson established Negro History Week in 1926 and, as founder of the Association for African American Life and History (ASALH), set a precedent for what it means to uphold the truths of America —plus the roots engraved by the culture.

From correcting the record on more than four centuries of enslavement, to recognizing the pioneers of justice and equality, what is now a monthlong nod to the architects of the American dream holds a deeper meaning in its centennial milestone for ASALH’s current president.

“To celebrate America at this moment, at the 100th celebration of Black History Month…requires us to fully situate ourselves within the narrative— not as a footnote, but as main characters who have helped to shape this American experience and this American story,” said President Dr. Karsonya “Kaye” Wise Whitehead in a Jan. 12 proclamation video.

“We stand in the house of Woodson, and just as he did with the work of so many others, we will uplift our history. We will protect it….promote it, and we will preserve it.”

Marked by a period, as Whitehead calls it, “Trump 2.0,” many national leaders are celebrating this February as a fitting time to realign with the traditions of a century-long promise.

Woodson led the charge, founding the Association for the Study of Negro Life and History (now ASALH) in 1915 to fulfill an evident gap in “the scientific study of the neglected aspects of Negro life and history,” according to the NAACP.

A year later, with academic roots in education and literature, the Virginia native credited as the second African American to receive a Ph.D. from Harvard University—after W.E.B. Du Bois—called attention to the achievements of his community when he single-handedly launched the scholarly “Journal of Negro History,” which is still published to-

day.

“Those who have no record of what their forebears have accomplished lose the inspiration which comes from the teaching of biography and history,” Woodson once said.

Former ASALH National

create Negro History and Literature Week in 1924, Woodson sought a mission that surpassed the “New Negro” era of the 1920s and officially declared Negro History Week in February 1926—intentionally coinciding with the birth-

President Daryl Michael Scott, who served from 2013 to 2015, once pointed out that the celebrated “Father of Black History” saw recognition as more than a one-week affair— even beyond a month.

After rallying his Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., to

days of Abraham Lincoln (Feb. 12) and Maryland abolitionist Frederick Douglass, who marked the occasion on Feb. 14.

More than that, Scott’s “The Origins of Black History Month” report highlighted the goal was to demonstrate what stu-

dents learned year-round, all but foreshadowing a generational rally to preserve the legacy of African Americans.

“It was in this sense that…he looked forward to the time when an annual celebration would no longer be necessary,” wrote the historian and Morgan State University professor. “Woodson believed that Black history was too important to America and the world to be crammed into a limited time frame.”

Fast forward to February 2026, just over a year into Republican President Donald J. Trump’s second term, and America has fallen short of the founders’ dream.

As centennial celebrations bask in the theme “A Century of Black History Commemorations,” House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) was among the first to underscore the importance of ancestral wisdom in a parallel state of Black America.

“Ensuring that the full story of America is told is now more important than ever, with Donald Trump and his sycophants banning books about Black people from classrooms and libraries, sanitizing history at National Parks and Smithsonian museums and repeatedly glorifying the racist traitors who fought for the Confederacy,” said the congressman in a Feb. 1 press release. “This erasure of

history paired with the Trump administration’s elimination of diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives is part of a concerted attack on the livelihoods of Black Americans.”

In January 2025, Trump announced that he would no longer acknowledge Black History Month, and he is the first president not to annually issue a presidential proclamation in honor of the observance since its official recognition in 1976.

Ahead of the centennial, Whitehead offered a candid declaration.

“We don’t have to wait to be proclaimed, we don’t have to wait to be recognized,” she told The Informer in December.

“Black History Month will continue because our history is written in the wind…written in the ways you can’t stop or outrun. We have visions from people who have come before us—we’re going to use those so that we can be prepared to leave [one] for our children.”

ASALH Carries Torch to ‘Build Something Better‘ Having kicked off commemorations with the Annual Black History Month Festival Opening and Convening on Feb. 1, ASALH is amplifying its year-round mission with a calendar tailored to all aspects of the culture.

Walking the path forged by Woodson shines in a continued dedication to

the Freedom Schools established across 23 of the national branches, she added, where Black scholars not only learn their roots but are charged to spread that history elsewhere.

The association also prides itself on instilling the importance of collective resistance in the modern movement, such as sustaining boycotts against corporations and policies that don’t move in the interests of communities of color.

“We need to train our children, teach our children, love…and help [them] to focus on turning towards the truth, ” Whitehead told The Informer, “teaching them about who they are, our contributions to this country, about the fact that if we are going to move beyond this moment, then we’ve got to be prepared.”

In the wake of a new year, the ASALH president is emphasizing another critical task for all: finding ways to reinvest in community, be it the Black dollar or forging more partnerships.

“That’s what survival in 2026 is going to look like,” she continued. “Let’s focus on building something better—let’s actually bring about a situation in this country where we have equity, we have diversity, we have inclusion.”

Jeffries topped his centennial proclamation by highlighting his own commitment to the fight led by the ancestors of Black resilience.

“House Democrats will push back aggressively against efforts to turn back the clock on progress and whitewash American history,” Jeffries wrote, before quoting the mantra of the late Georgia Rep. John Lewis. “We remain inspired by the examples of those who got into Good Trouble and committed to pushing forward our country’s long, necessary and majestic march towards a more perfect union.”

While it’s unknown what Woodson would think of the current “war” in the nation, Whitehead said she plans to champion the movement guided by the ASALH’s founder’s cause to commemorate the lives and legacies of African Americans.

“My hope is that we’re still here, we’re still standing, and we can celebrate our victories on the other side,” she told The Informer. “We are at war—I look forward to seeing you on the other side.”

THE CARTER G. WOODSON MEMORIAL in Northwest D.C. is shown here. (Roy Lewis/The Washington Informer)

DR. KARSONYA “KAYE” WISE WHITEHEAD, president of the Association for African American Life and History (ASALH), emphasizes joyful defiance and communal investments in the plan for survival in 2026. (Shevry Lassiter/The Washington Informer)

Mayo fired after one season, Patriots get destroyed in Super Bowl LX—was

it Karma?

When I penned my prediction for Super Bowl LX, I wrote, “I didn’t give the Patriots much of a chance for victory because after all, they defeated a Broncos team for the AFC Championship that had lost their starting QB Bo Nix to injury. Nix was replaced by an inexperienced second-string QB, Jarrett Stidham. In Super Bowl LX, the Patriots defense is going to be forced to deal with a Seahawks team with a relatively healthy offense and defense."

Also, I wrote that the Seahawks defense "was going to cause multiple turnovers in the process of dismantling the Patriots QB Drake Maye in the process. Seahawks easily over the Patriots, 23-10.”

As far as the final score of 29-13 goes I was wrong, but the remainder of the prediction was pretty much on.

Please allow me to hit rewind and take you back to when the “propaganda machine” of the Patriots and Super Bowl LX-losing-QB Drake Maye became stuck on the “whitewash and spin cycle.” I am going to begin this segment by saying: “When anyone visits Karma’s house of ill-repute, they will never escape without leaving payment for their pleasure on the dresser.”

During the bloodletting of his team in Super Bowl LX, the owner of the Patriots, Robert Kraft was captured on camera in his private box, disinterested and disconnected from the contest, yawning and appearing to be bored with watching the non-competitive team that he owned, or possibly at that moment disowned, trying to

escape from the slaughterhouse of the Seattle Seahawks.

Beware folks, the Karma police are on the way. On January 5, 2025, there was an article posted on espn.com: "Why the Patriots fired coach Jerod Mayo after one season.”

:10— In a day and time that someone is always trying to tell you to not believe what your “LYING EYES” are telling you, I am not going to be that guy. If you saw the same Super Bowl I saw, you know it wasn’t that super...well, the game wasn’t. But the halftime show lived up to the billing big time...as a matter of fact, it was Super! Bad Bunny brought the house down. Wait, better put, he brought the entire town! Well hold on one more minute; he brought all of Puerto Rico! (You all know Puerto Rico don’t you, a territory of the United States of

America?...Don’t laugh, there are some who don’t know that...OK, never mind)

:09— Allow me to be clear on what you already know about me, especially if you’ve ever been to one of my cookouts or in my car, you know I am old school to the bone. And other than seeing him on Saturday Night Live and a few other spots, I wouldn’t know Bad Bunny from the Easter Bunny. But I now know this. He delivered when he said, if you like music and you like to dance, you won’t have to know one word of Spanish...he not only rocked the house but he brought

When the New England Patriots hired Jerod Mayo as head coach a few years ago, owner Robert Kraft expressed his optimism about exciting, new chapters in the franchise's championship-filled history. It turns out there was only one chapter, as Mayo's tenure lasted one season. The Patriots finished 4-13 under Mayo. Why wasn't Mayo, who is Black, given more time? Kraft had acknowledged there would be "growing pains" in Mayo's first year, in part because he inherited one of the least talented rosters in the NFL, but the tolerance to live with those pains seemed to lessen as things unraveled over the final month of the season.

At the end of the 2024 season, the Patriots won a game against the Buffalo Bills. Had they lost, they would have secured the No. 1 pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. Instead, they picked at No. 4 by winning the game.

I suspect that the real reason Jerod Mayo was fired by Robert Kraft was so that Kraft could somewhere along the line could

snatch Mike Vrabel, if and when Vrabel would become available. Robert Kraft could and should have allowed Jerod Mayo to move on. However, Kraft possibly hired Mayo to stop Mayo, who had inside info on the Patriots, from competing with his team in the near or distant future.

Retaining Jerod Mayo as the head coach was just an interim measure and was used strictly to help remove some of the first-year jitters, bumps and “mental bruises” that rookie quarterback Drake Maye was bound to experience.

As the 2025 season began, folks sat in back alleys with the dogs, cats and rats and began the campaign to anoint and appoint Drake Maye as the NFL 2025 MVP. Whatever Drake Maye did or didn’t do was almost always pegged as MVP-worthy. During the 2025 Patriots’ weak NFL schedule, rah, rah, rah, rah, was the New England Patriots' call to arms. Prior to the 2025 AFC Championship Game, the Denver Broncos were the number one seed and lost their starting QB Bo Nix to a gruesome ankle injury. Drake Maye was poised and chomping at the bit to face a team that was without their starting QB. But alas, the truth, or the “tooth” as my dear uncle Will used to say, was about to emerge. In Super Bowl LX, there were not any second-string quarterbacks for the Patriots to take advantage of. Drake Maye was going to be one of the chunks of red meat thrown into a river full of piranhas disguised as Seattle Seahawks. This

time around, Drake Maye was not going to have the luxury of escaping responsibility and placing the albatross of his inferior performance in Super Bowl LX around the neck of Jerod Mayo.

Michael Middlehurst-Schwartz posted the following on usa.com that: “Sunday's showing was a reminder that the Patriots have been weighed down by the second-year signal-caller throughout this playoff run rather than being propelled by him. Maye clearly bears responsibility for his record 21 postseason sacks. Ultimately, Maye seemed distinctly rattled over the last month, with things reaching a nadir Sunday. When the Patriots were finally getting some traction in the fourth quarter, the passer airmailed an interception to safety Ju-

lian Love on a throw that reeked of desperation.”

Mike Vrabel is now the one walking slow and singing low, slowly making his way toward the platform holding the “guillotine of losers” that all of the teams that end up short on the scoreboard have to face.

Drake Maye had the damn nerve to cry not alligator tears, but a “crock of poo-poo, la, la, tears" after his horrible performance on Feb. 8. He wasn’t crying when he beat a Denver Broncos team without a healthy QB. Drake Maye has now become fully immersed and well-versed in the New England Patriots' “culture of cheating.” They were bawling because Bill “Belicheat,” the New England Patriots' homegrown “architect of cheating,” was not re-

Bad Bunny's halftime show was ‘Super!’

some house rockers with him. Ricky Martin, Cardi B, Lady Gaga and some of the finest Latino women an old man like me has ever seen! (What...I am old, I ain’t dead!)

:08— Wrapping that up, most importantly he brought inclusion, representation, pride, recognition, the almighty dollar and what I always say is most important ..."Respect and Love." Bad Bunny, you’re a bad boy and you made my top ten greatest Super Bowl Halftime Shows list. :07— OK, sorry about that. I thought I was done, but I might as well get this argument started now. Here’s your Top 5 Super Bowl Halftime Shows. #1 Prince 2007 —c’mon man, he lit it up in a rain storm. #2 Michael Jackson 1993. #3 Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, and the Gang 2022. #4 Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band 2009. #5 Beyoncé with Coldplay and Bruno Mars 2016. :06— Oh OK, so now we have to do this, because I started the “list thing.” So here we go... Here’s your Top 5 Super Bowl National Anthems, oh stop, you knew it was coming. #1 and it’s not Whitney, it’s Luther Vandross 1997, hands down —if you were there, you would know. #2. Whitney Houston 1991...satisfied??? 3. Gladys Knight 2019. #4 Lady Gaga 2016. #5 Jennifer Hudson 2009 (and let’s not forget that was the Steelers' Super Bowl victory over the Arizona Cardinals).

:05— That being said, it’s always Steelers time. And you can take this to the bank, Aaron Rodgers

warded with a first-ballot Hall of Fame selection for coaching a cheating team that for seven years did not know the true meaning of competing fair and square. Instead of being banned from the NFL, they are being coddled and enabled and continue to be praised as the “winners of 6 Lombardis when three of those victories were achieved by hook and by crook. I guess Jerod Mayo refused to videotape the competition. Did the Patriots party with the other loser Kid Rock after the game? Don’t be surprised if they did.

will be your starting QB in 2026 with Will Howard being the real #2, although they will prop up Mason Rudolph on the depth chart.

:04— Major props to Coach Mike Tomlin, first-ballot Hall of Famer, elite class of most consecutive wining seasons, “19,” surpassed only by Tom Landry of the Dallas Cowboys with 21. And trust me when I tell ya you won’t have to have any pity parties or fundraisers for him. He’ll be just fine whether he decides to coach or TV. My bet is he will coach again. I think he still wants another Super Bowl ring!

:03— And furthermore, and no disrespect, but with the new regime under McCarthy comes a new group of assistant

coaches who will be better at innovation, imagination and scheming. The talent is here, no doubt about it, and like I said, if you have a better quarterback than the only 4-time MVP in NFL history, bring him on. I don’t care if Rodgers is “92.” I’ll take him if he can still throw the ball. In regards to his mobility, keep in mind Brady, Peyton Manning and Dan Marino didn’t break any track and field records. What you have to do is get the best in the business to protect him... period!

:02— I am going to whisper this to you, so keep it on the down low, but if anybody has a phone number for Lindsey Vonn, please let her know if she needs a place

to rehab her leg, I am available. I know, I know, you can’t believe my generosity...hey, that’s who I am, that’s what I do. I’m just saying! By the way, what in the world was Tiger Woods thinking when he broke up with her...I’m just saying again! And to all the other Winter Olympians I know zero about, good luck and bring home the gold. Wait, wait, that “Quad God” dude who performs miracles on skates...he’s the real deal, he actually did a backflip and landed on one skate!

:01— BTW, for you doubters, Pitt was, is, and always will be "It!"

The B-ball team has been victimized by NIL and the NCAA portal...sit tight, give Coach Capel some breathing room and

a chance for the university to step up and get in the race. They’ll be back. :00— AGI, along with Senator Jay Costa, UPMC, and the memory of the late, great Dr. Atty. Cyril Wecht will honor area veterans and worldclass leaders at the 11th Annual Dr. Cyril Wecht W. PA Humanitarian Awards. This year’s very special guest honoree is Ron Carter Jr., Perry High School grad, VMI Superstar, and former L.A. Laker, whose career took him to the administration of President Bill Clinton. For info, call AGI at 412-628-4856. GAME OVER.

Property is Power. But only if we own it. Across Black and working-class neighborhoods in America, a quiet takeover is underway. It doesn’t come with moving trucks or “For Sale” signs staying up for weeks. It arrives in the form of cash offers, waived contingencies, accelerated closings, and corporate entities whose names never appear on the mailbox.

Wall Street is still buying Main Street.

Private equity firms, hedge funds, REITs, and large-scale institutional investors are purchasing single-family homes at scale often in the very neighborhoods where Black first-time buyers are trying to gain a foothold. The result is not just higher prices. It is a restructuring of who gets to belong, who gets to

stay, and who gets to build wealth.

This is not a housing market anomaly. And once again, Black families are being boxed out of ownership while being locked into permanent renting. If Black families don’t own the block, they will never control the future of it. This moment cannot be misunderstood.

After the 2008 housing crash, institutional investors stepped in to buy distressed properties often in Black neighborhoods hardest hit by foreclosure. What was framed as “market stabilization” became a long-term business model; acquire low, rent high, and extract value indefinitely. Fast forward to today. Even as institutional buyers publicly claim to have slowed purchases, their presence remains deeply felt. They are still active in: Entry-level neighborhoods Majority-Black and brown neighborhoods Sun Belt and Midwest cities with historically affordable homes Areas where first-time buyers rely on financing rather than cash Their advantage is structural. Cash offers beat financed buyers. Algorithmic pricing beats emotional bids. Portfolio ownership absorbs short-term losses in exchange for long-term dominance. The average Black first-time buyer never stood a fair chance. This is not just about losing a house. It is about losing a pathway. Homeownership has never been merely shelter for Black Americans. It has been our most reliable tool for wealth creation, community stability, and intergenerational mobility. When investors replace families, the consequences extend far beyond price. Owner-occupied homes anchor neighborhoods. Renters rotate through them. When investors dominate, we see higher rents, fewer long-term

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Breaking the Debt Cycle in Black Communities

Systemic inequalities like wage gaps, unstable employment, and the financial responsibility many Black households carry for extended family can make debt feel overwhelming. High-interest credit cards and loans often become survival tools rather than choices. This guide explores practical debt-reduction strategies, ways to address systemic barriers to wealth building, and steps to rebuild credit so individuals and families can move toward long-term financial stability.

Fighting systemic inequalities like

the wage gap, the need to financially support extended family members, and the lack of steady employment can make figuring out how to get out of debt seem nearly impossible for many members of the Black community who rely heavily on credit card debt and high-interest loans to make ends meet.

The good news is, even if you fall behind on payments, successfully managing debt and rebuilding credit can help create financial stability.

Let’s explore debt-reduction strategies, how to address systemic barriers to reducing debt, and the importance of rebuilding credit after debt challenges.

How to Get Out of Debt:

Try These Debt Reduction Strategies

If you’re in debt, you’re not alone.

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the third quarter of 2025.

Using debt-reduction strategies can help you save on interest and reduce your credit balances. The snowball and avalanche methods are two popular debt payoff strategies.

To follow the snowball method:

List your debts from the smallest to the largest balance.

Make minimum payments on each of your debts, except the smallest.

Use all extra income to pay the smallest balance off first.

After paying off the smallest debt, repeat the process for the next-smallest debt.

Paying off smaller debts quickly and

then focusing on the next one in the snowball method creates a sense of achievement and provides motivation to press onward.

To follow the avalanche method:

List your debts from the highest interest rate to the lowest interest rate.

Make minimum payments on each of your debts, except the one with the highest interest rate.

Put all extra income toward the debt with the highest interest rate until it is paid off.

Repeat the process with the next-highest-interest-rate debt.

Paying the debt with the highest interest rate off first saves you money on interest charges, which will eliminate debt faster. The lower the balance, the less your payment goes toward interest, and the more it applies to the principal balance.

More Important Debt

Reduction Tips

Generating extra money to apply to the balances above the minimum payments is essential. So, when focusing on how to get out of debt and break the debt cycle, here are some important tips:

Create a budget and stick to it. Track your income and expenses, and look for any areas where you overspend. Avoid impulse buys, cut unnecessary spending, and apply these funds toward paying off debt.

Stop incurring new debt and build an emergency fund to cover three to six months of bills/living expenses when unexpected things like illness, car or house repairs, or job loss

occur (instead of accumulating more debt).

Boost your income to apply towards debt.  Have a garage sale, sell items on eBay, get a second job, or pick up a side hustle (food or grocery delivery, Uber driver, dog walker/pet sitter, freelance writing, graphic artist, or photography, and more).

Make all your minimum payments and pay all your household bills on time to avoid spending extra money on late fees.

Don’t pay any credit accounts or loans 30 days late or more, as doing so will negatively impact your credit report and lower your credit score. Lenders can deny credit or charge higher interest rates to customers with poor or fair credit.

Work is required to succeed at everything in life. That sentence sounds simple, almost too basic, but it’s one of the most ignored truths in modern society. Everybody wants results. Fewer people want the responsibility that comes with earning them. We live in a time where shortcuts are marketed like secrets. “Do this one trick.” “Make money while you sleep.” “Transform your life in 30 days.” It all sounds good, but none of it changes the rules. Nothing meaningful happens without work. Not your money. Not your body. Not your mindset. Not your relationships. Not your future. Let’s start with learning. If you want to learn or level up, you have to put in schoolwork or homework. There’s no way around that. Knowledge doesn’t magically drop into your head. Skills aren’t absorbed through vibes or motivation quotes. You read. You study. You practice. You fail. You try again. That’s work. And the people who keep learning are the people who keep earning. The same rule applies to your health. Want to get in shape? You have to work out. Period. No supplement replaces consistency. No detox replaces discipline. No

mirror replaces effort. You can’t out-talk poor habits. You can’t negotiate with your body. You either show up and do the work, or you live with the results of not doing it. Now let’s talk relationships, because this is where a lot of people get exposed. Want to have a better relationship with your special person? You have to work at it. Communication is work. Accountability is work. Growth is work. Showing up emotionally, mentally, and financially is work. Love without effort is just a feeling, and feelings fade when pressure shows up. Money is no different. Want to earn money? Go to work. That sounds obvious, but a lot of folks don’t want to hear it. Income doesn’t come from wishing. It comes from producing value. Showing up. Being reliable. Being skilled. Being trusted. Whether you’re working for someone else or building something of your own, money

follows effort and consistency. But here’s where people really get stuck. They don’t want just a job. They want a career. The difference is work ethic. A job pays bills. A career is built. Careers require learning, patience, sacrifice, and long-term thinking. You don’t stumble into a career. You construct it brick by brick. And once you start earning, the next level is freedom. Want financial freedom? You have to make your money work for you. That’s where discipline separates people. Saving is work. Investing is work. Budgeting is work. Delaying gratification is work. Financial freedom isn’t about how much you make; it’s about how consistently you manage and multiply what you keep. Peace of mind is another area where people want results without effort. Want peace of mind? You have to do the work

on yourself. That means addressing bad habits, unresolved trauma, poor decision-making, and self-sabotage. Therapy is work. Reflection is work. Growth is uncomfortable. But chaos costs more than discipline ever will. A better life doesn’t come from luck either. Want a better life? You have to work on adopting better habits. Your life today is the receipt for your habits yesterday. Sleep habits. Spending habits. Eating habits. Thinking habits. Talking habits. Change the habits, and the life changes. Avoid the work, and the cycle continues. Growth itself requires effort. Want growth? Get comfortable with the work of discipline. Discipline isn’t punishment. It’s structure. It’s choosing what you want most over what you want now. It’s doing what needs to be done even when motivation is gone. Respect works the same way. Want respect? Show up and work with integrity. Be consistent. Be honest. Be accountable. Do what you say you’re going to do. People don’t respect titles. They respect behavior. And let’s be clear about success. Want success? There is always work behind the

York’s Household Debt and Credit Report shows  household debt hit $18.59 trillion in

Court ruling forces administration to restore CRPB funding

by Charlene Crowell

Over the past year, the Trump administration took a series of steps to weaken the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). Despite broad and bipartisan legislative and consumer support for the agency’s efforts that delivered transparency in financial transactions for consumers, these reversals also ended the kind of data collection, research, and investigations of consumer complaints that together held violators accountable, while making defrauded consumers financially whole.    Russell Vought, appointed to serve as both Secretary of the Office of Management and Budget and CFPB’s Acting Director, ordered the agency to close its offices early last year and then months later, chose not to request any funding from the Federal Reserve. Unlike many federal agencies subject to annual congressional appropriation, the CFPB receives its funding directly from the Federal Reserve. Caught up in this

agency role reversal were an estimated 1,400 employees left uncertain whether their jobs could be retained or their collective mission continued.

But on December 30, a federal district judge issued a series of rulings that made clear that no administration could ignore or eliminate what Congress previously enacted into law, clearing the way for the Bureau to continue its important work.

In just two consumer categories—fees for late credit card payments and overdraft—an estimated $15 billion were taken from the pockets of consumers. Overdraft regulation that was set to take effect last year was scuttled at a cumulative consumer cost of $5 billion, while $32 monthly credit card late fees took another $10 billion from the pockets of everyday working people.

“By stopping virtually all work at the Consumer Bureau, President Trump is giving financial companies a green light to cheat working Americans out of their hard-earned money,”

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CONGRESSWOMAN MAXINE WATERS speaks at a CFPB rally. Also attending are Representatives Emanuel Cleaver (MO) and Joyce Beatty (OH). (Center for Responsible Lending/Photo)

said  Mike Calhoun, President of the Center for Responsible Lending.

Speaking directly to the administration’s refusal to request agency funding, Judge Amy Berman Jackson’s 32-page  ruling wrote in part:

“The defendants’ interpretation of the Dodd-Frank Act is contrary to the text and intent of the statute and the way it has been consistently interpreted by both the Federal Reserve and the CFPB… [N]ot one

penny of the funding needed to run the agency that has returned over $21 billion to American consumers comes from taxpayer dollars. The only new circumstance is the administration’s determination to eliminate an agency created by Congress with the stroke of pen, even while the matter is before the Court of Appeals.”

The ruling also itemized the duties CFPB “shall” perform:

Reinstate all probationary and term employees termi-

nated between February 10, 2025 and December 30, the date of this order, including but not limited to the Private Student Loan Ombudsman.

No termination of any CFPB employee, except for cause related to the individual employee’s performance or conduct; nor issue any notice of reduction-in-force to any CFPB employee.

Ensure that employees can perform their statutorily mandated functions, the defendants must provide them with either fully equipped office space, or permission to work remotely and laptop computers that are enabled to connect securely to the agency server.

Ensure that the CFPB Office of Consumer Response continues to maintain a single, toll-free telephone number, a website, and a database for the centralized collection of consumer complaints regarding consumer financial products and services, and that it continues to monitor and respond to those complaints.

Rescind all notices of contract termination issued on

or after February 11, 2025, and they may not reinitiate the wholesale cancellation of contracts.

For Congresswoman Maxine Waters, Ranking Member of the House Financial Services Committee and a long-time CFPB champion, reacted to the court ruling saying,  “Let’s be clear, the Trump Administration’s efforts to defund or dismantle this agency are not about fiscal responsibility, they are about shielding their allies on Wall Street and other powerful corporate interests from oversight while working families are left to fend for themselves.” “At a time when families are already being squeezed by the Trump Administration’s reckless economic agenda, weakening the CFPB only makes it harder for people to keep up with rising costs, avoid financial abuse, and stay afloat”, Waters concluded.

(Charlene Crowell is a senior fellow with the Center for Responsible Lending. She can be reached at  Charlene.crowell@responsiblelending.org.)

How to get out of debt and break the debt cycle

Consider any available debt consolidation options to reduce interest and roll multiple credit balances into one payment. If your amount of debt is too overwhelming, consider contacting a credit counselor to discuss potentially working with your creditors to negotiate a debt settlement.

How to Address Systemic Barriers that Impact Debt Systemic barriers to wealth-building and generational wealth-building for Black families that also impact debt include redlining (discriminating against by denying “mortgages, insurance loans, and other financial services to residents of certain areas based on race or ethnicity”), low income, wage gap, and unstable employment, to name a few.

Financial disparities in Black communities also contribute to unique financial challenges Black individuals face, such as Black Tax, which refers to “regular payments given to family members, to help support them financially.”

Once you’ve learned how to get out of debt (and applied your knowledge), rebuilding credit to ensure financial stability is vital. Here’s how to improve credit after debt challenges:

Pay all your bills on time every month.

Keep credit card balances at zero or under 30 percent of your credit line.

Don’t apply for multiple credit accounts in a short period, and only apply when necessary.

If you need a credit card and get denied, consider getting a secured credit card that requires a cash deposit to open.

If you do use a credit card, pay your balance in full each month to save on interest charges and prevent getting back into excessive debt.

To address systemic barriers, you can: Support policies and organizations that promote homeownership in racial and ethnic communities to build generational wealth via real estate holdings.

Allocate funds to help extended

Financial hardships also lead to heavier usage of credit or high-interest loans to get by and  a high rate of student loan defaults by Black borrowers.

family members without hindering your own household’s financial stability. Support student loan assistance programs and student loan forgiveness initiatives to reduce and prevent Black borrower defaults on student loans. Give back to the community by supporting Black-owned busi-

nesses. Create an estate plan to protect and provide for your family upon your passing.

To help close the wealth gap, invest as much as you can as early as possible, under guidance from a professional investment advisor

Getting out of debt and breaking the debt cycle is possible; follow these debt-reduction strategies and tips, and you’ll be on your way!

Property is Power! Institutional investors vs. Black buyers

PROPERTY IS POWER FROM B1 residents, less civic engagement, weaker school advocacy, and diminished political influence. The neighborhood becomes a revenue stream, not a community. The danger is not just economic; it is existential. For Black professionals and college-educated buyers, this reality can feel particularly disorienting. On paper, they did everything “right.” Degrees earned. Careers built. Credit managed. Yet they find themselves repeatedly outbid by entities that never intend to live in the homes they purchase. This is how inequality reproduces itself in modern form. Not through exclusion by law, but through competition structured so that families lose before the game even begins.

Property is Power precisely because it determines who controls space, time, and opportunity. Ownership dictates whether wealth circulates within a community or is siphoned off to shareholders who will never attend the local school board meeting or vote in the local election. Why this moment matters.

If Black families are shut out of ownership now, the long-term consequences will be severe. Fewer homeowners today means fewer paid-off homes tomorrow. Fewer paid-off homes means less retirement security. Less security means greater dependence on systems that have never prioritized Black well-being. This is not accidental. It is structural. And it demands a strategic response. First, Black buyers must understand the battlefield. Competing against institution-

Institutional ownership also distorts pricing. When large investors buy multiple homes in a concentrated area, they artificially inflate comparable sales. This pushes prices beyond what local incomes can sustain and justifies higher rents creating a feedback loop that benefits owners of capital and punishes aspiring owners.

al investors requires preparation, speed, and the right representation. Mortgage readiness must be proactive, not reactive. Pre-approvals, strong local lenders, and informed agents are no longer optional, they are defensive tools.

Second, policy must catch up to reality. Local and state governments must be pushed to regulate excessive institutional ownership of single-family homes, particularly in communities already facing displacement. Housing policy that ignores investor concentration is complicit in community erosion.

Third, community capital must be mobilized. Black professionals, churches, fraternities, sororities, and investment groups must think collectively about ownership. Cooperative models, community land trusts, and pooled capital strategies are not radical ideas; they are necessary counter corporate consolidation. Fourth, narrative matters. We must

reject the idea that renting is simply a lifestyle choice when it is increasingly a structural outcome. Stability, equity, and control come from ownership, anything else is temporary. Finally, we must teach the next generation that homeownership is not just a personal milestone, it is a collective responsibility. Owning property is how communities protect themselves from erasure. Wall Street understands this, that’s why they’re buying. Property is Power! If Black families do not own the block, they will not control the schools, the politics, the culture, or the future of it.

(Dr. Anthony O. Kellum—CEO of Kellum Mortgage, LLC

Nothing works without work

scenes. What you see is the highlight reel. What you don’t see is the grind. The late nights. The sacrifices. The failures. The lessons. The repetition. Success is never accidental. Shortcuts sound good, but work gets results. Nothing free stays valuable. Nothing easy builds strength. Every meaningful outcome has effort attached to it. That’s not negativity. That’s reality. The problem isn’t that work doesn’t pay off. The problem is people quit too early, compare too much, and underestimate how long real progress takes. They want microwave results from crockpot processes. Here’s the real talk. Work doesn’t guarantee success, but lack of work guarantees failure. Effort doesn’t promise perfection, but it dramatically improves your odds. Consistency beats intensity every time. Whether we’re talking about your money, your body, your mind, your relationships,

The First Amendment and Black journalists

(TriceEdneyWire.com)—Don Lemon knew he was going to be arrested.

On January 18, he flew from Minneapolis to Chicago to emcee the MLK Breakfast for PUSH Excel the next morning. He was expert and gracious, as always—but he also dropped a couple of quiet bombs. Lemon all but said he was under siege. He didn’t list every case or name every colleague. He didn’t have to. The message was clear: his arrest was coming. Lemon understands power. He understands pretext. And he understands that when Black journalists challenge the state, dominant media narratives, or official police accounts—especially during moments of racial crisis—the First Amendment does not disappear. It becomes conditional, enforced through discretion rather than principle. The “good news,” if one can call it that, is that Lemon is a man of means. He has elite legal representation and the resources to contest a pretextual arrest. His detention— on thin, politicized grounds—will cost him time, money, and energy, but it is unlikely to end in conviction. That outcome is not justice. It is insulation. And insulation is rare. Lemon did not name Georgia Fort, an independent Black woman journalist who was also arrested while doing her job. Fort lacks the structural protections that often determine whether constitutional violations are challenged or quietly absorbed. She does not have a corporate employer, a national platform, or a legal war chest. She was livestreaming when she was taken into custody. Her arrest did not dominate cable news. No emergency panels were convened to debate its implications for press freedom. That omission matters.

Because when Black journalists are targeted, institutional backing determines whether an arrest is treated as a constitutional crisis or as collateral damage. A famous journalist’s arrest is framed as a First Amendment test case. An independent Black woman journalist’s arrest is treated as an unfortunate footnote—if it is acknowledged at all. Fort’s arrest is not incidental to Lemon’s.

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It is the point. Her case illustrates how press freedom is rationed through selective enforcement. The same act of journalism—documenting police conduct, challenging official narratives, recording public events—can be protected speech or criminalized behavior depending on who performs it and who stands behind them. Credentials function as shields. Independence functions as exposure. This is not an aberration; it is a pattern. The state does not need to silence all journalists to chill speech. It needs only to arrest the least protected, drain their resources, interrupt their work, and allow the rest to absorb the lesson. This is how constitutional rights erode in practice: not through formal repeal, but through discretionary enforcement; not through censorship, but through deterrence. Black journalists have been disciplined for exercising First Amendment rights since the 19th century. From Ida B. Wells to Georgia Fort, the pattern is consistent. When Black journalists are arrested, surveilled, sued, or financially depleted, the issue is rarely the alleged offense. It is discipline. It is viewpoint discrimination enforced through pretext. It is the strategic narrowing of who can safely speak.

The First Amendment has never applied evenly. For Black journalists, it has always been provisional—recognized in theory, contested in practice, and withdrawn precisely when it is most needed.

Don Lemon knew what was coming because history repeats itself.

The question is not whether Lemon will survive this moment—he likely will. The question is whether we are finally willing to tell the truth about press freedom when Black journalists like Georgia Fort are the ones exercising it.

That question matters—especially during Black History Month, a century after Carter G. Woodson created Negro History Week to confront the deliberate erasure of Black truth. The intimidation of Black voices is not new. What is new is the brazenness: retaliation politics dressed up as law enforcement, grievance masquerading as governance, and power exercised as erasure.

We have walked this road before. Copies of the Chicago Defender were confiscated rather than allowed to circulate in the South. Ida B. Wells was not alone in having her press destroyed. The pattern is familiar because the principle has never changed.

The First Amendment is not under threat when it is loudly proclaimed. It is under threat when it is selectively applied.

And when Black journalists are punished for doing their jobs, silence is not neutrality. It is complicity.

(Dr. Julianne Malveaux is a DC based economist and author.)

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The broken people

(TriceEdneyWire.com)—Ordinari-

ly when we elect people, there was a time we believed their intention was to make life better for all our citizens. Even when we Black people could only hope for the lesser of two evils, we didn’t think things would be the way they are now. We’re not even talking about one man who is so broken that he doesn’t know how to be truthful or fair to all citizens.  He doesn’t care if we Black people function in disbelief about how far a President would go to try to belittle us.  Fortunately, sane people can see that everybody who is in charge of our government these days, doesn’t deserve our spending our time trying to figure out how low they will go.  We now know there are no limits! Trump even wants to nationalize voting and figure out how many ways he can stop us from voting! Steve Bannon told us one of the ways is to frighten people away from the polls by surrounding them with ICE agents! We remember “The list is on my desk” said by Pam Bondi when she was speaking of the Epstein case. Then it wasn’t!  Recently trying to understand why Tulsi Gabbard was hanging out in Georgia—first we were told Bondi sent her. Then she just happened to be in Georgia, then President Trump sent her there.  We still don’t know who sent her, but we now know she was there to forcibly take voting ballots! Truth is a casual-

ty with this group. Bondi didn’t really answer the question of who sent Gabbard. She just laughed it off and said, “She and I are essentially tied at the hip!  We’re inseparable.” I think she was implying that whatever the President or Gabbard said, was okay with her.  They’re mixed up on their story!  I don’t think either of them knows exactly what their jobs are! You remember the time when no matter how bad things got, we could sing, “I’m so glad trouble don’t last always.” Some would say, “Every dog has his day.”  Even during slavery and the most racist days of our lives, we had hope and we had brave ancestors who stood against racism. Well, there is still hope because this week someone we thought was hopeless, came out against another racist act when Trump decided to express his true feelings against us by sending out a message depicting President Barack and First Lady Michelle Obama as apes.

When Senator Tim Scott was the first to say what Trump posted was “the most racist thing I have seen

coming out of the White House” it had to be serious! He widely condemned Trump’s action as racist. and urged him to remove the post, but the damage had already been done. Some days we are outraged, but Eddie Glaude warned us to beware of the rage and not succumb to it or allow the rage to harm us.  Even though, we have come to a point where Trump is known as “America’s Hitler” around the world and he’s followed up by his supporting cast: Steve Miller, Steve Bannon and others. While we are concerned that the American people elected such a person as Trump, he brought along with him some scary people! Don’t let that traumatize you.

If the Broken People are not fired or impeached by then, remember when you go to the poles in November that Trump caused food prices to go sky high, personally took huge amounts of money from sources that are against our laws for Presidents while they are in the White House, was convicted of 34 crimes, hung out with the child molester Jeffrey Epstein, worked to destroy DEI and Black History, embarrassed us numerous times before the world, and disrespected the First Lady as she was having his child— and on and on.

(Dr. E. Faye Williams, President of The Dick Gregory Society.)

One hundred sixty-one years ago in Pulaski, Tennessee, a social club was founded by a group which included many Confederate veterans. The first two words of the name of the organization supposedly came from a Greek word meaning circle “kyklos.” This group became a vehicle for resistance to the Republican Party’s Reconstruction policy to assist former slaves to gain political and economic status. The Klan instituted a campaign of intimidation and violence against Black and brown people as well as Jews and immigrants to re-establish White supremacy. Many of the members of the Klan were Democratic political leaders and members of law enforcement. Today, the political parties have seemingly reversed roles and we have a new group of masked people instituting a campaign of intimidation and violence against Black and brown people including immigrants to re-establish White supremacy. Only the initials have changed, from KKK to ICE. Covering their faces and bodies in white pointed masks and white robes, the Ku Klux Klan staged rallies and paraded through communities denouncing Black and brown

people, immigrants, and Jews, in addition to Catholics and labor. They thought nothing of torturing and killing people, even children, who said or did anything they didn’t like. Today, covering their faces with cloth masks and gas masks and covering their bodies with camouflage, ICE, seemingly with impunity, is doing many of the same things, and even violating the Fourth Amendment by entering and searching houses without judicial warrants.

This new group of masked thugs get their marching orders not from Confederate veterans, Democratic politicians, or local law enforcement, but from the highest office in the land, the President. They are supported by Trump’s appointed minions like Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and his Republican minions

like Mike Johnson in Congress. Like Hitler’s Waffen-SS, Immigration and Custom Enforcement (ICE) is not a law enforcement unit, but instead, a law perversion unit, established to do their leader’s bidding. They are masked, poorly trained and heavily armed. Those who enforce the law do not need masks; those who pervert the law do. How many more American citizens have to be murdered; how many more people, citizens or not, have to be deported to jails in countries to which they have no ties; how many more children have to be ripped from their parents; how many more journalists have to be arrested for reporting on ICE’s actions? While purporting to champion and defend the First Amendment, the Trump administration is instead undermining, ignoring, and even hindering the enforcement of First Amendment rights. The First Amendment guarantees that there shall be no law abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press, or the right of people to peaceably assemble. While wrapping himself in the American flag, Trump is stomping on the American Constitution. What are we, the people, going to do?

As some Americans fret about the destruction of the East Wing of the White House to enable President Donald Trump to have a fantasy ballroom, complaints on the left abound that the ‘’People’s House” is being defaced. As litigation over the kerfuffle plays out, let us recall that shamefulness and disgrace attached to the White House from its inception.

Former First Lady Michelle Obama made known to the nation, in her address at the 2024 Democratic convention, that the “People’s House” was built largely by Black slaves. For a “republic” about to celebrate our semiquincentennial, that fact is not trivial. To coin a phrase, “Black lives matter”

Slaveholding President George Washington hoped to occupy the White House, and he exercised overall authority over its construction in the late 1790s. The initial idea was to employ Irish and Scotch immigrant workers for the building undertaking. Not enough White workers could be attracted. So enslaved Black craftsmen and laborers were hired out by nearby Virginia and Maryland slaveholders. Of course, the slaveholders—not the slaves—billed and were paid for the bondsmen’s sweat without equity to construct the executive mansion.

That slave sweat included clearing the land, stone quarrying, brick making and laying, and other 18th-century labor and building trades. Those slaves who inconveniently died while building were buried in unmarked graves.

Invoices maintained in the National Archives document billing by enslavers for the carpentry services of slaves Tom, Peter, Ben, Harry, and Daniel. Financial records in the Archives further reveal that some 400 other slaves helped build the White House. Despite his aspirations,

George Washington never occupied the White House. Non-slaveholding President John Adams became the first White House occupant on November 1, 1800, when the building was near completion.

Presidents Thomas Jefferson, John Quincy Adams, James Madison, James Monroe, Andrew Jackson, Martin Van Buren, John Tyler, James K. Polk and Zachary Taylor had slaves working at the White House. Thomas Jefferson was the largest presidential slaveholder with 600 enslaved at his Monticello and Poplar Forest plantations. He brought slaves to work at the White House: Ursula Granger Hughes, Edith Hern Fossett, Frances Gillette Hearn and John Freeman.  Thomas Jefferson enslaved mostly teenagers at the White House in the 19th century. The East Wing of the White House was constructed in 1902 during the presidency of Theodore Roosevelt. The Franklin D. Roosevelt administration renovated the space during his presidency in 1942. Jim Crow racial segregation of American life persisted during the chief executive leadership of both Roosevelts, decades after American chattel slavery ended. Over the last 10 years or so, monuments and statues commemorating Ku Klux Klansmen, traitorous confederate officers, segregationists, and other symbols of White supremacy have been demolished/deconstructed/ removed as a salute to beliefs that dishonor American racial hierarchy.

But America being America, the pushback against dishonoring racist American totems is powerful.

The current administration has required the United States Military Academy at West Point to honor the deadliest traitor in American history. The Academy was ordered last year to display anew a 20-foot portrait of the 1829 alumnus, Robert E. Lee, that the President Joe Biden administration had removed. General Robert E. Lee accounted for more than 240,000 Union casualties of the Civil War.

In Florida, legislation has passed to render legally actionable teaching the uncomfortable truth of the nation’s history of racism. As the age-old war continues to play out between the customary opposing combatants, a fresh reality is setting in. Some of us take issue with an edifice that was built by slaves being portrayed as the main edifice to recognize American democracy.

In fact, it is fine with me if the whole historic building—not just the already decimated 20th-century East Wing—is demolished and replaced with a White House built by a racially integrated unionized workforce. Under that construct, those doing the work of creating White House II would receive their share of the compensation—building under justice. Of course, the big-budget destruction underway to build a new party space at the White House—now estimated to cost $400 million—is not anchored to such a lofty aspiration as justice. And the East Wing of the White House is not destroyed because of the shameful connection to the White House and slavery. But it should have been, and the rest of the White House and the slavery-built Capitol as well.

(Robert Hill is an award-winning Pittsburgh writer and communications consultant.)

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Can we trust the SAVE American Act?

(TriceEdneyWire.com)—It appears the One Big, Beautiful Bill Act and the administration’s tariffs placed on our nation’s trade partners are catching up politically with the Republicans. As people feel financial pain in this economy, they are rightfully pointing to the president’s trade policies as the reason for rising prices and a lower standard of living. Overall, the majority of the public is not happy.

As Republican House and Senate members joined the president in celebrating the passage of legislation that would economically hurt their constituents, it was foolish for them to assume the day of political accountability would never come in the form of midterm elections. While President Trump is not on the midterm ballot, that is not the case for many of his allies and enablers.

A survey conducted by Democrats last October shows that the day of GOP accountability is a real possibility for those who consistently put the president’s desires ahead of the needs of the people back home. “The public is turning on House Republicans and tired of their broken promises. Costs are rising, the GOP healthcare crisis is hurting millions of Americans and the public hates their disastrous economic agenda. Voters are ready for change and eager to give House Democrats back the majority in 2026,” said Viet Shelton, a spokesperson for the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC), which conducted the poll. The public may be turning on Senate Republicans as well. Sen. Tim Scott is sounding the alarm for his fellow GOP colleagues about potential election losses in the U.S. Senate. When Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) says, “If you look at what we’ve accomplished in the last year, it’s a terrific record,” he speaks on behalf of the wealthy. The terrific record he refers to is the extension of tax cuts for the rich, not the slashing of Medicaid and food stamp benefits for the poor. It refers to additional spending on mass deportation while failing to mention that the budget deficit increased by trillions of dollars. And while this “terrific record” is one-sided in who benefits and who doesn’t, there are still proTrump voters who will stick with the cultural and racial ideology of the GOP even when it means totally ignoring the reality of their own economic hardships. The Republican lawmakers know they are in trouble because some pro-Trump supporters are waking up, and Democratic voters are tired and motivated for change. The facts are clear. The Republican polices are hurting Ameri-

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can individuals and families, and the outcome of the midterm elections has the potential of becoming a devastating political loss in both chambers of Congress.

Therefore, House Republicans are rolling out the SAVE America Act, which calls for major changes to how Americans vote, including requiring wouldbe voters to present proof of citizenship to register, eliminating mail-only registrations, and requiring photo ID in every state for the first time, because their economic record is a political liability and is not winnable on its own merit. The Republicans can never win federal elections in battleground districts by playing by the rules whenever the Democratic coalition of voters has reasons to be highly motivated to register and turnout to vote. Whenever legislation like the SAVE America Act is proposed and aimed at tightening voter registration standards, we can never forget the 2008 election of Barack Obama. Voting restrictions are not new in our nation, but the Obama 2008 election posed a major threat to the future electability of GOP candidates. As a result, the voting patterns of the 2008 Obama coalition were analyzed, and new voting restriction strategies were devised.

Analysis of 2008 exit polls estimates that approximately 15.1 million ballots were cast by firsttime voters nationwide. The majority of these new voters were overwhelmingly Democratic and formed the Obama coalition of supporters. Obama won 69 percent of these first-time voters (about 10.4 million votes). The 2008 electorate was the largest and one of the most diverse in U.S. history, with strong gains among Black, Latino, and young voters. With the potential success resulting from high Black voter registration and turnouts, Republican officials looked for creative ways to suppress the Black vote in future elections. The idea of voter ID requirements does not sound totally unreasonable on the surface, but the succeeding obstacles to Black voter turnout are troublesome. The succeeding obstacles and hidden motives are why we cannot trust GOP-backed voting laws. In 2015, the state of Alabama passed its voter ID law. A year later, the state disproportionately closed 31 part-time driver’s license offices, which were heavily concentrated in the state’s rural Black Belt region. In every county where Black residents made up more than 75 percent of the population, there was no longer a local MVA where residents could obtain a driver’s license. How can we trust those within the Republican Party on the issue of election integrity when they keep telling the American people the 2020 presidential election was stolen? How can we trust the current Republican-backed SAVE America Act when the U.S. Dept. of Justice has already sued 24 states and the District of Columbia to obtain unredacted voter rolls that include sensitive personal information? Many fear that using the information to disqualify eligible voters is the Trump administration’s not-so-hidden motive. Given how Republican economic policies are unpopular and may cost them the House and Senate, can we trust that free and fair elections will occur during the midterms if the administration receives sensitive voter information from the states and if the SAVE America Act passes?

(David W. Marshall is the founder of the faith-based organization TRB: The Reconciled Body and the author of the book God Bless Our Divided America.)

Disorderly conduct is not civil disobedience

Last month, demonstrators stormed inside Cities Church in St. Paul, Minnesota, disrupting the regular Sunday service. The disruption was part of Operation Pull-Up, which involves local activists gathering at a certain area to “surprise people, catch them off guard, and hold them accountable.” They targeted Cities Church because one of its pastors serves as the acting director of US Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s St. Paul Field Office.

The organizers aimed to highlight the “unacceptable overlap” between religious leadership and immigration enforcement.  Don Lemon, an independent journalist, accompanied the demonstrators and reported on the operation. Lemon said that the organizers explained that their operation was similar to the Civil Rights Movement, when individuals disrupted the peace by sitting at White-only lunch counters.

There are two problems here.  Operation Pull-Up targeted the wrong location, and the comparison to the civil rights movement is inaccurate.

By alleging there is an unacceptable overlap between religious leadership and immigration enforcement, the activists are accusing Cities Church of violating the doctrine that separates church and state and are suggesting that the pastor who simultaneously works for ICE should not be a church leader. The separation of church and state forbade Congress from establishing a national religion, but it did not prevent government officials from also serving as church leaders.

If the activists believed the pastor at the church was performing an inadequate job as acting director of the St. Paul’s ICE, they should have staged

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a peaceful protest at the field office to demand the director’s resignation. Instead, the activists invaded the church to protest the local ICE director’s role as pastor, which is illogical because removing him from church leadership while he remains the acting director of St. Paul’s ICE would not assist the people the activists aim to protect from ICE agents, rendering the entire operation pointless.

Operation Pull-Up’s comparison to civil rights activists who sat at White-only lunch tables was also misguided because the church disruption lacked a moral imperative.

A moral imperative is an ethical obligation to take specific actions that are deemed right or necessary. Civil rights activists contended that racial segregation was immoral and that the government had no right to compel citizens to follow immoral laws.  The 1954 Supreme Court decision declaring “separate but equal” unconstitutional gave the civil rights activists additional moral authority.  Those activists who sat at the White-only lunch counters claimed it was their moral responsibility to break immoral segregation laws in every state that violated the federal verdict against “separate but equal.” Civil rights activists were trained in nonviolence, demonstrated peacefully,

and were willing to go to jail for breaking immoral laws. This is known as civil disobedience. Operation Pull-up’s actions at Cities Church were not civil disobedience, nor were they “disrupting the peace,” as they characterized to Don Lemon. What Operation Pull-up truly did at Cities Church was disorderly conduct.

Don Lemon followed the disrupters inside the church. As the protesters screamed and yelled, Lemon approached the pastor, pushed a microphone to his face, and asked what he thought of Operation Pull-up. The pastor remarked that interrupting a public Christian worship service was shameful. Lemon responded, “There’s a Constitution, a First Amendment that grants the freedom of speech—the freedom to assemble and protest.”

Don Lemon is confused.

The First Amendment preserves the right to “peacefully protest,” but it also protects the free practice of religion. Furthermore, in 1994, Congress passed the FACE Act to ensure that demonstrators did not disrupt religious services, which prohibits people from intimidating or interfering with anyone exercising or attempting to exercise their First Amendment right to religious freedom at a place of worship.

Several people involved in Operation Pull-up have been arrested. Operation Pull-up may believe that their church disruption was similar to the Civil Rights movement after a few of their activists were arrested, but if so, they are more confused than Don Lemon, because being arrested for disorderly conduct is not the same as being arrested for civil disobedience.

When a president turns dehumanization into policy

(TriceEdneyWire.com)—There are moments in American history when cruelty is not accidental—it is strategic.

Recent reports that the president circulated or endorsed a video depicting former President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama as monkeys, followed by a refusal to apologize or disavow the imagery, belong to a long and poisonous tradition in this country. It is the deliberate dehumanization of Black people to justify harm, exclusion, and control.

Why monkeys?

Because in America, likening Black people to animals has never been random. It has been a tool. Enslavers used it to argue Africans were less than human. Scientists distorted it into “race science.” Politicians weaponized it to excuse chains, whips, lynch mobs, Jim Crow, and voter suppression. When you deny someone’s humanity, you can deny their rights—and eventually their lives. This is not isolated behavior. This is pattern.

The same political figure launched his national career by pushing the birther lie—that Barack Obama was not a U.S. citizen, not legitimate, not truly American. Since then, we have heard immigrants from African nations dismissed as coming from “shitholes,” Somalis described as “garbage,” and Black-led initiatives branded as “tainted” under the attack on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion—programs that were never about favoritism, but about access long denied.

Words matter. Images matter more.

Psychologists will tell you that repeat-

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(TriceEdneyWire.com)—A core memory for nearly four generations of Americans, the first time their teacher announced at the beginning of February that it was time to honor Black History Month.

Lesson plans highlighted the work of Thurgood Marshall to desegregate the very classrooms they sat in. The words of Martin Luther King Jr. adorned hallways’ corkboards, serving as a reminder to build character and to respect people regardless of race. And the contributions of Mae Jemison, Lewis Latimer, and George Washington Carver encouraged us to lean into our ability to wonder and shape the world around us.

A year ago, those lessons, the landmarks of those contributions, and the way we tell those stories in our schools, workplaces, and museums came under attack.

On the new administration’s very first day in office, it issued an executive order to strip funding from programs aimed at diversifying the federal government and the military. It hit institutions that received federal dollars, like a tidal wave, pushing them to abandon even recognizing Black leaders and contributors out of precaution of being sued.

Our schools, colleges, hospitals, and workplaces began to retreat from commitments to advance our nation forward by supporting marginalized communities, and in some cases, any mention of Black history at all. Museums like the Smithsonian were quickly targeted and monitored for pro-

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ed dehumanizing imagery does measurable harm—especially to children. When a president traffics in such symbolism, it gives permission for bullying, for employment discrimination for unfair massive incarceration.  Young Black people do not experience these moments as abstract politics; they experience them in hallways, online spaces, classrooms, and workplaces—where being called a “monkey” is not satire, but threatening dehumanization.

I have seen this damage up close. In 2017, while teaching journalism and training Black students to excel in a profession that has rarely made room for them, my class discovered online images of the Obamas—and even their daughters—grotesquely depicted as monkeys. My students were shaken. I was shaken. And yet, I did what Black elders have always done: I taught history, resilience, brilliance. I reminded them that Black Americans survived slavery, Jim Crow, lynching, redlining, and voter suppression—not alone, but alongside White Americans who refused to surrender their conscience. But survival should not be the stan-

dard. Dignity should be. The real scandal is not just the imagery—it is the silence surrounding it. Where is the outrage from business leaders who break bread with power while families struggle to afford food? Where is the sustained pressure from media institutions that soften coverage in pursuit of access, contracts, or future ventures? Where are politicians—of all parties—who understand that democracy cannot survive when hate is normalized at the top?

Scripture warns us plainly: “Death and life are in the power of the tongue.” (Proverbs 18:21) In modern America, that tongue includes images, policies, budgets, and omissions.

Dehumanization is never just rhetoric. It is rehearsal.

History teaches us that once a group is portrayed as less than human, violence—economic, psychological, or physical—soon follows. Jobs are stripped. Contracts are canceled. Protections are erased. And the public is told this is efficiency, not cruelty.

Actions speak louder than words—but silence speaks, too.

This is a moment that demands more than statements. It demands refusal. Refusal by media to normalize hate. Refusal by corporations to profit from proximity to power while communities suffer. Refusal by citizens to accept that this is just “politics as usual.” America has seen this road before. We know where it leads. The question is whether we will once again pretend we don’t.

moting “woke ideologies” that may make White Americans “feel bad” about the sins of this nation’s past, like slavery, redlining, and Jim Crow.

After 15 years, a bust of Martin Luther King Jr. was removed from the White House. And in the last month, the administration removed a memorial honoring people enslaved by George Washington in Philadelphia. The most sinister part of this effort to erase Black History is the posturing.

Announcing a list of Black iconic figures who will be featured in the proposed National Garden of American Heroes will dismantle the work they did to advance voting rights for all Americans. Honoring Muhammad Ali while waging unjust and unconstitutional wars in foreign lands is hypocrisy. Recognizing Coretta Scott King while removing mentions of her father in White House is disgusting. And lauding the work of Frederick Douglass and Harriet Tubman while sending armed, masked agents into our cities and homes without warrants to terrorize and kidnap Black immigrants is criminal.

Recognizing Black History Month has been about more than slapping a kente cloth label on a packaged good or passive social post with a still shot of the March on Washington. It’s an opportunity for humanity to reflect on what can be accomplished in the face of state-sanctioned oppression. It’s a reminder of what’s at stake in this nation if we disregard hatred and extremism. And it’s a call to action to defend our Democracy, defeat poverty, and demand diversity everywhere in this country.

The National Urban League is no stranger to this fight.

We supported A. Philip Randolph’s 1941 March on Washington Movement to combat discrimination against Blacks during World War II, and advocated for the integration of labor unions under the leadership of Lester Granger.

In the 1950’s, we lobbied President Dwight D. Eisenhower to urge the enforcement of the 1957 Civil Rights Act. We participated in the Leadership Conference on Civil Rights with Dr. King, other civil rights organizations, and labor unions to discuss the progress of a new civil rights bill on Capitol Hill.

And we hosted meetings with the planners of the 1963 March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom at our headquarters in New York.

As we celebrate 40 years of Black History Month being recognized by federal law, we are reminded of how quickly the tide can turn against us and how we must double down in our fight to preserve and advance our progress.

60 years after the March on Washington, we stand in solidarity with our peers in civil rights, fighting back against the assault on diversity, anti-Democratic plans to nationalize our elections, and guard ballot boxes with armed, untrained, violent agents, and policies that threaten to impoverish millions, leaving them uninsured, hungry, and facing homelessness.

This Black History Month is a reminder that the Urban League is fighting for you.

ANNOUNCEMENTS Public Notice

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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, MARCH 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, MARCH 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, MARCH 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.”

1MAR26

DEFENDANTS: CAROL A. HUGHES; JOHN T. HUGHES

CASE NO. MG-25-000864

DEBT: $338,421.32

NAME OF ATTORNEY(S): Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY: 133

4MAR26 PLAINTIFF(S) BALDWIN-WHITEHALL SCHOOL DISTRICT VS. DEFENDANTS: DAVID J. SOLENDAY CASE NO. GD-25-003825 DEBT: $6,920.37 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEY(S): Elizabeth P. Sattler, Esquire ***********************

ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY: 445 Fort Pitt Boulevard, Suite 503, Pittsburgh, PA 15219

ATTORNEY PHONE NUMBER: 412-391-0160

SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, BOROUGH OF BALDWIN: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A DWELLING, KNOWN AS 3281 ELMA DRIVE, PITTSBURGH, PA 15227. DEED BOOK 19358, PAGE 564. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 137-H-290. 5MAR26 DEFENDANTS: FRASER CLAYMORE, LLC and MATTEO A. GRUELLE CASE NO. GD-25-010059

DEBT: $56,973.76 ******

NAME OF ATTORNEY(S): SHEA M. KRAFT, ESQUIRE *********************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY: GEARY, LOPERFITO & GENERELLI, LLC 159 LINCOLN AVENUE VANDEREGRIFT, PA 15690 ***********************

ATTORNEY PHONE NUMBER: 724-567-7000 ***************************

SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, BOROUGH OF SEWICKLEY: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A DWELLING KNOWN AS 3 DICKSON ROAD, SEWICKLEY, PA 15143. DEED BOOK 15383, PAGE 87. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 421-C-317.

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6MAR26

DEFENDANTS: DEMPSEY C. KIRSHNER *************

CASE NO. GD-25-009800

DEBT: $61,971.30

NAME OF ATTORNEY(S): Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC ***********************

ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY: 133 GAITHER DRIVE, SUITE F MOUNT LAUREL, NJ 08054

ATTORNEY PHONE NUMBER: 855-225-6906

SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Borough of Glassport:

Having erected thereon a dwelling being known and numbered as 222 OHIO AVE, GLASSPORT, PA 15045. Deed Book Volume 18226, Page 279. Block and Lot Number 0467-G-00305-0000-00.

8MAR26

DEFENDANTS: IVY R. PATTERSON, ROXANN M. TIMPANO

CASE NO. MG-25-000389

DEBT: $166,213.38 ******

NAME OF ATTORNEY(S): KML LAW GROUP, P.C.,P.C. ***********************

ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY: SUITE 5000, 701 MARKET STREET

PHILADELPHIA, PA 19106

ATTORNEY PHONE NUMBER: (215) 627-1322

SHORT DESCRIPTION: IN THE COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, COUNTY OF ALLEGHENY, TOWNSHIP OF INDIANA:

PARCEL ONE: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 309 VOSKAMP DRIVE, RURAL RIDGE, PA 15075. DEED BOOK VOLUME 17262, PAGE 254, BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 957-K-64

PARCEL TWO: HAVING THEREON A VACANT LAND BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 309 VOSKAMP DRIVE, RURAL RIDGE, PA 15075. DEED BOOK VOLUME 17262, PAGE 254, BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 957-F-196.

9MAR26

DEFENDANTS: 1448 BELDALE, LLC, JACKSON PIERRE ************* CASE NO. GD-25-008003

DEBT: $239,489.58

NAME OF ATTORNEY(S): KML LAW GROUP, P.C.,P.C.

ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY: SUITE 5000, 701 MARKET STREET

PHILADELPHIA, PA 19106

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ATTORNEY PHONE NUMBER: (215) 627-1322

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SHORT DESCRIPTION: IN THE COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, COUNTY OF ALLEGHENY, 21ST WARD CITY OF PITTSBURGH: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 1448 BELDALE STREET, PITTSBURGH, PA 15233. DEED BOOK 18825, PAGE 536. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 22-E-312.

10MAR26

DEFENDANTS: MARCW. WALTONBAUGH

CASE NO. MG-23-000540

DEBT: $168,407.98 ******

NAME OF ATTORNEY(S): KML LAW GROUP, P.C.,P.C.

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ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY: SUITE 5000, 701 MARKET STREET PHILADELPHIA, PA 19106

ATTORNEY PHONE NUMBER: (215) 627-1322

SHORT DESCRIPTION: IN THE COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, COUNTY OF ALLEGHENY, TOWNSHIP OF ELIZABETH: HAVING ERECTED Thereon A DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 2060 SCENERY DRIVE, ELIZABETH, PA 15037. DEED BOOK 17239, PAGE 204. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 1572-B-24.

11MAR26

DEFENDANTS: David D. Stine, *************

CASE NO. MG-25-000763

DEBT: $213,762.73

NAME OF ATTORNEY(S): Kristine M. Anthou, Esquire, ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY: Grenen & Birsic, P.C. One Gateway Center, 9th Floor, Pittsburgh, PA 15222

ATTORNEY PHONE NUMBER: (412) 281-7650

SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, 17th Ward of the City of Pittsburgh:

HAVING ERECTED THEREON A DWELLING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 125 S. 13TH STREET, PITTSBURGH, PA 15203. DBV 18280, PAGE 360, B/L #3-M-263.

12MAR26 PLAINTIFF SHALER AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT, Vs. DEFENDANTS: PATRICK W. CAROTHERS ************* CASE NO. GD 25-007160

DEBT: $12,718.84 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEY(S): JOHN T. VOGEL, TUCKER ARENSBERG, P.C. ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY: TUCKER ARENSBERG, P.C. ONE PPG PLACE,_STE 1500 PITTSBURGH, PA 15222

ATTORNEY PHONE NUMBER: 412.594.3902

SHORT DESCRIPTION: IN THE COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, COUNTY OF ALLEGHENY, MILLVALE BOROUGH:

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13MAR26

DEFENDANTS: JOSHUA D. HERSHBERGER ************* CASE NO. MG-24-000770

DEBT: $306,703.60

NAME OF ATTORNEY(S): CHELSEA A. NIXON, ESQUIRE

ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY: McCABE, WEISBERG & CONWAY, LLC 216 HADDON AVENUE, SUITE 201 WESTMONT, NJ 08108

ATTORNEY PHONE NUMBER: (856) 858-7080

SHORT DESCRIPTION: IN THE COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, COUNTY OF ALLEGHENY, MUNICIPALITY OF MONROEVILLE: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 1342 WOODCLIFFE DRIVE, MONROEVILLE, PENNSYLVANIA 15146. DEED BOOK VOLUME 18996, PAGE 473, BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 0980-B00008-0000-00.

15MAR26 DEFENDANTS: Calvin F. Zontine and Sandra Zontine CASE NO. MG-25-000123

DEBT: $220,582.30 ******

NAME OF ATTORNEY(S): McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLP ***********************

ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY: 485F Route l South, Suite 300, Iselin, NJ 08830-3072

ATTORNEY PHONE NUMBER: (445) 207-4041

SHORT DESCRIPTION: IN THE COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, COUNTY OF ALLEGHENY, AND BOROUGH OF BRADFORD WOODS:

HAVING ERECTED THEREON A RESIDENTIAL TOWNHOUSE BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 126 BOOTHBAY HARBOUR, BRADFORD WOODS, PA 15015. DEED BOOK VOLUME 13479, PAGE 212, INSTRUMENT NUMBER 200740715. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 1656C-279.

16MAR26

DEFENDANTS: Gregory W. Tate CASE NO. MG-25-000331

DEBT: $222,823.32 ******

NAME OF ATTORNEY(S): McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLP ***********************

ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY: 325 Chestnut Street, Suite 725, Philadelphia, PA 19106

ATTORNEY PHONE NUMBER: (445) 207-4041

SHORT DESCRIPTION: IN THE COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, COUNTY OF ALLEGHENY, AND BOROUGH OF CHURCHILL:

HAVING ERECTED THEREON A DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 2335 GREENSBURG PIKE, PITTSBURGH, PA, 15221. DEED BOOK VOLUME 19338, PAGE 137. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 298-C-147.

17MAR26

DEFENDANTS: O’Neills Investments LLC ************* CASE NO. GD-24-005291

DEBT: $825,199.56

NAME OF ATTORNEY(S): Jackie F. McNally, Esquire

ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY: 1628 John F. Kennedy Boulevard, Suite 300, Philadelphia, PA 19103 1325 Franklin Avenue, Suite 160, Garden City, NY 11530

ATTORNEY PHONE NUMBER: (212) 471-5100 ***************************

SHORT DESCRIPTION:

PARCEL 1: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny and Borough of West Mifflin: Having erected thereon a dwelling being known and numbered as 3417 Duquesne Avenue, West Mifflin, PA 15122. Deed Book Volume 18916, Page 180. Block and Lot Number O181-0-00104-0000-00.

PARCEL 2: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny and 16th Ward of the City of Pittsburgh: Having erected thereon a dwelling being known and numbered as 2638 Josephine Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15203. Deed Book Volume 18811, Page 44. Block and Lot Number 0012-S-00221-0000-00.

PARCEL 3: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny and 23rd Ward of the City of Pittsburgh: Having erected thereon a dwelling being known and numbered as 1003 Salter Way, Pittsburgh, PA 15212. Deed Book Volume 18854, Page 506. Block and Lot Number 0024-F-00086-0000-00.

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18MAR26 DEFENDANTS: MICHAEL DICKISON, ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF ADRIENNE A. ARRINGTON, DECEASED CASE NO. MG-24-000462

DEBT: $93,632.86 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEY(S): LEON P. HALLER, ESQUIRE *********************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY: PURCELL,

KNOWN AND.NUMBERED AS 1212 ROBINIA DRIVE, PITTSBURGH, PA 15221. DEED BOOK VOLUME 19360, PAGE 557. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 173-S-J 46.

20MAR26

DEFENDANTS: UNKNOWN HEIRS,

DEBT: $204,177.51

NAME OF ATTORNEY(S): Danielle Johnson, Esq. ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY: 1628 John F. Kennedy Boulevard, Suite 300, Philadelphia, PA 19103 *********************** ATTORNEY PHONE NUMBER: (212) 471-5100 SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny,-Borough of Jefferson Hills

HAVING ERECTED THEREON A DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 171 CASSIA DRIVE, CLAIRTON, PA 15025 MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN DEED BOOK 8945, PAGE 521. LOT AND BLOCK: 1006-M-6 22MAR26 DEFENDANTS: Noelle C. Smith AKA Noelle Smith CASE NO. . GD-25-004842

24MAR26

DEFENDANTS: RAYMOND MILES JR.

CASE NO. MG-25-000606

DEBT: $40,789.54 ******

NAME OF ATTORNEY(S):

CHELSEA A. NIXON, ESQUIRE ***********************

ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY: McCABE, WEISBERG & CONWAY, LLC 216 HADDON AVENUE, SUITE 201 WES1MONT, NJ 08108 ***********************

ATTORNEY PHONE NUMBER: (856) 858-7080 ***************************

SHORT DESCRIPTION: IN THE COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, COUNTY OF ALLEGHENY, BOR-

OUGH OF NORTH BRADDOCK HAVING ERECTED THEREON A DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 1438-1440 GRANDVIEW AVENUE, BRADDOCK, PENNSYLVANIA 15104 aka 1440 GRANDVIEW AVENUE, BRADDOCK, PENNSYLVANIA 15104.DEED BOOK VOLUME 16559, PAGE 578. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 0375-B-00060-0000-00.

25MAR26 PLAINTIFF

SHALER AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT VS. DEFENDANTS: WILSON LAND CASE NO. GD 25-007153

DEBT: $10,503.68 ******

NAME OF ATTORNEY(S): JOHN T. VOGEL, TUCKER ARENSBERG, P.C.

ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY: TUCKER ARENSBERG, P.C. ONE PPG PLACE,_STE 1500 PITTSBURGH, PA 15222

ATTORNEY PHONE NUMBER: 412.594.3902

SHORT DESCRIPTION: IN THE COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, COUNTY OF ALLEGHENY, BOROUGH OF MILLVALE: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 813 NORTH AVENUE, PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA 15209, DEED BOOK VOLUME 11468, PAGE 498, BLOCK AND LOT 118-G-40.

26MAR26 PLAINTIFF SHALER AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT VS. DEFENDANTS: THOMAS HILL and CYNTHIA HILL

CASE NO. GD 25-008548

DEBT: $47,949.91 ******

NAME OF ATTORNEY(S): JOHN T. VOGEL, TUCKER ARENSBERG, P.C.

ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY: TUCKER ARENSBERG, P.C. ONE PPG PLACE,_STE 1500 PITTSBURGH, PA 15222

ATTORNEY PHONE NUMBER: 412.594.3902

SHORT DESCRIPTION: IN THE COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, COUNTY OF ALLEGHENY, MILLVALE BOROUGH: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 128 LOGAN STREET, PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA 15209, DEED BOOK VOLUME 11732, PAGE 291, BLOCK AND LOT 79-L-66.

27MAR26

PLAINTIFF BETHEL PARK SCHOOL DISTRICT VS. DEFENDANTS: KASPER LANDSCAPING INC

CASE NO. GD-22-015773

DEBT: $34 417.44 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEY(S): Elizabeth P. Sattler, Esquire

ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY:

445 Fort Pitt Boulevard, Suite 503, Pittsburgh, PA 15219

ATTORNEY PHONE NUMBER: 412-391-0160

SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, MUNICIPALITY OF BETHEL PARK: BEING VACANT COMMERCIAL LAND, LOCATED AT ENTERPRISE BOULEYARD, BETHEL PARK, PA 15102. DEED BOOK 12990, PAGE 224. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 567-K-21.

28MAR26

CYRILLA & DENINE CYRILLA

deceased, Sara Logan, Solely in Her Capacity as Heir of John D. Logan, deceased, and Anna Marie Logan, Solely in Her Capacity as Heir of John D. Logan, deceased

CASE NO. MG-25-000158

DEBT: $29,802.09

NAME OF ATTORNEY(S): McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLP

ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY: 485F Route 1 South, Suite 300 Iselin, NJ 08830-3072 ***********************

ATTORNEY PHONE NUMBER: (445) 207-4041

***************************

SHORT DESCRIPTION: IN THE COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, COUNTY OF ALLEGHENY, AND WILKINS TOWNSHIP: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 215 DUNBAR DRIVE, PITTSBURGH, PA 15235. DEED BOOK VOLUME 11416, PAGE 189. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 541-K-l 16.

32MAR26

PLAINTIFF(S): County of Allegheny and School District of Pittsburgh Vs. DEFENDANTS: Felix Ogbeha ************* CASE NO. G.D. 24-000499

DEBT: $7,122.19

NAME OF ATTORNEY(S): Joseph W. Gramc, Esquire

ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY: 525 William Penn Place, Ste. 3110 . Pittsburgh, PA 15219 ***********************

ATTORNEY PHONE NUMBER: (412) 281-0587 ***************************

SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Borough of Mt. Oliver: Having erected thereon a one-story frame house being known as 240 Anthony Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15210. Deed Book Volume 18884, Page 158. Block & Lot No. 33-H-74.·

34MAR26

PLAINTIFF(S): Woodland Hills School District Vs.

DEFENDANTS: Joveca Leonard

CASE NO. GD 19-018252

DEBT: $12,236.86 ******

NAME OF ATTORNEY(S): Joseph W. Gramc, Esquire ***********************

ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY:

525 William Penn Place, Ste. 3110 . Pittsburgh, PA 15219

ATTORNEY PHONE NUMBER: (412) 281-0587 ***************************

SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Borough of Swissvale: Having erected thereon two-story frame house being known as 2116 Monongahela Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15218. Deed Book Volume 15072, Page 486. Block& Lot No. 178-L-70.

35MAR26

PLAINTIFF(S): Township of Shaler Vs. DEFENDANTS: Denis J. Dekleva

CASE NO. GD 25-003322

DEBT: $2,225.14 ******

NAME OF ATTORNEY(S): Joseph W. Gramc, Esquire ***********************

ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY: 525 William Penn Place, Ste. 3110 . Pittsburgh, PA 15219

ATTORNEY PHONE NUMBER: (412) 281-0587 ***************************

SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Township of Shaler: Having erected thereon a one-story brick house being known as 1036 Saxonburg Boulevard, Glenshaw, PA 15116. Deed Book Volume 18311, Page 533. Block & Lot No. 285-C-144.

36MAR26

PLAINTIFF(S): Township of Upper St. Clair Vs.

DEFENDANTS: Catherine E. Kalinoski

*************

CASE NO. GD 25-007976

DEBT: $3,462.32

NAME OF ATTORNEY(S): Joseph W. Gramc, Esquire

ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY: 525 William Penn Place, Ste. 3110 . Pittsburgh, PA 15219

***********************

ATTORNEY PHONE 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 two-family frame house being known as 1631-1651 Painters Run Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15243. Deed Book Volume 11129, Page 128. Block & Lot No. 253-L-105.

37MAR26

PLAINTIFF(S): County of Allegheny Vs.

DEFENDANTS: Catherine Clark Hickling

CASE NO. GD 25-001928

DEBT: $2,842.97 ******

NAME OF ATTORNEY(S): Joseph W. Gramc, Esquire

***********************

ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY: 525 William Penn Place, Ste. 3110 . Pittsburgh, PA 15219

ATTORNEY PHONE NUMBER: (412) 281-0587

SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Borough of Crafton: Having erected thereon a two and onehalf story frame house being known as 85 North Emily Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15205. Deed Book Volume 9419, Page 219. Block & Lot No. 68-D-284.

38MAR26

PLAINTIFF(S): County of Allegheny Vs. DEFENDANTS: Robert Richel & Jennifer Richel

CASE NO. GD 23-001003

DEBT: $4,252.63 ******

NAME OF ATTORNEY(S): Joseph W. Gramc, Esquire

***********************

ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY:

525 William Penn Place, Ste. 3110 . Pittsburgh, PA 15219

ATTORNEY PHONE NUMBER: (412) 281-0587

SHORT DESCRIPTION:

In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Borough of Port Vue: Having erected thereon a one-story frame house being known as 1409 Washington Boulevard, McKeesport, PA 15133. Deed Book Volume 16904, Page 124. Block & Lot No. 383-K-186.

39MAR26

PLAINTIFF(S): County of Allegheny Vs.

DEFENDANTS: William John Martonik

CASE NO. GD 25-001925

DEBT: $2,254.09 ******

NAME OF ATTORNEY(S): Joseph W. Gramc, Esquire

***********************

ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY:

525 William Penn Place, Ste. 3110 . Pittsburgh, PA 15219

ATTORNEY PHONE NUMBER: (412) 281-0587

SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Borough of Brackenridge: Having erected thereon a two-story commercial building being known as 1112-1114 Brackenridge Avenue, Brackenridge, PA 15014. Deed Book Volume 17481, Page 503. Block & Lot No. 1224H-82.

40MAR26

PLAINTIFF(S): County of Allegheny Vs. DEFENDANTS: Bahar Enterprises ************* CASE NO. GD 24-007340

DEBT: $4,529.47

NAME OF ATTORNEY(S): Joseph W. Gramc, Esquire

ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY: 525 William Penn Place, Ste. 3110 . Pittsburgh, PA 15219

***********************

ATTORNEY PHONE NUMBER: (412) 281-0587

***************************

SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Municipality of Penn Hills: Having erected thereon a two-story commercial building being known as 10163 Frankstown Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15235. Deed Book Volume II 164, Page 522, Block &Lot No. 295-S-36.

41MAR26

PLAINTIFF(S): County of Allegheny Vs. DEFENDANTS: Scott Ramsey

************* CASE NO. GD 23-010773

DEBT: $3,060.74

NAME OF ATTORNEY(S): Joseph W. Gramc, Esquire

ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY: 525 William Penn Place, Ste. 3110 . Pittsburgh, PA 15219

***********************

ATTORNEY PHONE NUMBER: (412) 281-0587

***************************

SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Township of Moon: Having erected thereon a two-story brick house being known as 104 Shippen Drive, Coraopolis, PA 15108. Deed Book Volume 13411, Page 512. Block & Lot No. 597-N-334.

42MAR26

PLAINTIFF(S): County of Allegheny Vs. DEFENDANTS: Donald J. Kramer ************* CASE NO. GD 25-004367

DEBT: $2,637.09

NAME OF ATTORNEY(S): Joseph W. Gramc, Esquire

ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY: 525 William Penn Place, Ste. 3110 . Pittsburgh, PA 15219

***********************

ATTORNEY PHONE NUMBER: (412) 281-0587

*************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Municipality of Bethel Park: Having erected thereon a one-story brick house being known as 3213 Wellsview Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15241. Deed Book Volurne.8078, Page 118. Block &Lot No. 394-M-80.

PLAINTIFF(S): County of Allegheny Vs. DEFENDANTS: Vincent M. O’Donnell

43MAR26

CASE NO. GD 25-003692

DEBT: $2,500.13 ******

NAME OF ATTORNEY(S): Joseph W. Gramc, Esquire

***********************

ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY: 525 William Penn Place, Ste. 3110 . Pittsburgh, PA 15219

ATTORNEY PHONE NUMBER: (412) 281-0587

SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Borough of Pleasant Hills: Having erected thereon a two-story brick house being known as 109 Audrey Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15236. Deed Book Volume 18532, Page 535, Block & Lot No. 388-P278.

44MAR26

PLAINTIFF(S): County of Allegheny Vs. DEFENDANTS: Jamie S. Wirkowski

CASE NO. GD 24-011183

DEBT: $2,787.52 ******

NAME OF ATTORNEY(S): Joseph W. Gramc, Esquire

***********************

ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY: 525 William Penn Place, Ste. 3110 . Pittsburgh, PA 15219

ATTORNEY PHONE NUMBER: (412) 281-0587

***************************

SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Township of Kennedy: Having erected thereon a two-story frame house being known as 1309 South William Street, McKees Rocks, PA 15136. Deed Book Volume 8380, Page 361. Block & Lot No. 73-N-329.

45MAR26

PLAINTIFF(S): County of Allegheny Vs.

DEFENDANTS: James Riggs & Melissa Riggs

************* CASE NO. GD 24-009468

DEBT: $2,886.61

NAME OF ATTORNEY(S): Joseph W. Gramc, Esquire

ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY: 525 William Penn Place, Ste. 3110 . Pittsburgh, PA 15219

***********************

ATTORNEY PHONE NUMBER: (412) 281-0587

SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Borough of Liberty: Having erected thereon a two-story two-family house being known as 2701 F Street, McKeesport, PA 15133. Deed Book Volume 12815, Page 288, Block & Lot No. 465-R-299.

46MAR26

PLAINTIFF(S): North Hills School District Vs.

DEFENDANTS: The Unknown Successor Trustee(s) of the Mary D. Kunsak Revocable Trust dated January 13, 2009

************* CASE NO. GD 23-011622

DEBT: $3,229.02

NAME OF ATTORNEY(S): Joseph W. Gramc, Esquire

ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY: 525 William Penn Place, Ste. 3110 . Pittsburgh, PA 15219

*********************** ATTORNEY PHONE NUMBER: (412) 281-0587 *************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Borough of West View: Having erected thereon a two story frame house being known as 236 Jamaica Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15229. Deed Book Volume 13866, Page 441, Block & Lot 350-S-t88. 15133. Deed Book Volume 12815, Page 288, Block & Lot No. 465-R-299.

47MAR26

PLAINTIFF(S): North Hills School District Vs. DEFENDANTS: Chad B. Lubawski & Colleen M. Secilia ************* CASE NO. GD 24-005901

DEBT: $2,787.95

NAME OF ATTORNEY(S): Joseph W. Gramc, Esquire

ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY:

48MAR26

51MAR26

SONNY BOY

Esquire

ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY: 525 William Penn Place, Ste. 3110 . Pittsburgh, PA 15219

ATTORNEY PHONE NUMBER: (412) 281-0587 SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Borough of North Braddock: Having erected thereon a one-story stone house, known as 1019 Wolfe Avenue, Braddock, PA 15104. Deed Book Volume 15902, Page 91. Block & Lot No. 301-H-72. 56MAR26

Charles A.J. Halpin, III, Esquire, Personal Representative of the Estate of Carol Lee Ehnen a/k/a Carol L. Ehnen, Deceased CASE NO. GD-25-007635

DEBT: $94,913.11 ******

NAME OF ATTORNEY(S): The Law Office of Gregory Javardian, LLC

ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY: 1310 Industrial Boulevard, I• Floor, Suite 101, Southampton, PA I8966

ATTORNEY PHONE NUMBER: 215-942-9690 *************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION:

In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Municipality of Monroeville: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 320 DREXEL DRIVE, MONROEVILLE, PA 15146. DEED BOOK VOLUME 5750, PAGE 397. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER. 976-L-153.

57MAR26 DEFENDANTS: Kyla D. Starver CASE NO. MG-24-000227 DEBT: $87,912.86 ******

NAME OF ATTORNEY(S): The Law Office of Gregory Javardian, LLC ***********************

ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY: 1310 Industrial Boulevard, I• Floor, Suite 101, Southampton, PA I8966

ATTORNEY PHONE NUMBER: 215-942-9690

SHORT DESCRIPTION:

In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Municipality of Penn Hills:

PARCEL NO. 1: HAVING ERECTED

THEREON A DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 427 JEFFERSON ROAD, PITTSBURGH, PA 15235. DEED BOOK VOLUME 17511, PAGE 141. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER. 450-D-375. PARCEL NO. 2: BEING VACANT LAND KNOWN AS JEFFERSON ROAD, PITTSBURGH, PA 15235. DEED BOOK VOLUME 17511, PAGE 141. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER. 450-D-343.

58MAR26

DEFENDANTS: Rhonda L. Wexler, Personal Representative of the Estate of Robin L. McKown

a/k/a Robin McKown a/k/a Robin Russ, Deceased CASE NO. GD-25-005404

DEBT: $40,303.02 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEY(S): The Law Office of Gregory Javardian, LLC ***********************

DESCRIPTION:

the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, 9th Ward, City of

PARCEL NO. I: BEING VACANT LAND KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 3514 YORK STREET, MCKEESPORT, PA 15132. DEED BOOK VOLUME 15626, PAGE 265. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER. 464-D-332. PARCEL NO. 2: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 3514 YORK STREET, MCKEESPORT, PA !5132. DEED BOOK VOLUME 15626, PAGE 265. BLOCK AND

NUMBER. 464-D-329.

NO. 3: BEING VACANT LAND

AS HARRISON STREET, MCK-

PA 15132. DEED BOOK VOL-

15626, PAGE 265. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER. 464-D-335. PARCEL NO. 4: BEING VACANT LAND KNOWN AS YORK STREET, MCKEESPORT, PA 15132. DEED BOOK VOLUME 15626, PAGE 265. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER. 464-D-386.

59MAR26 DEFENDANTS: ANDREA M. SUHOSKI CASE NO. MG-18-000941 DEBT: $90,878.26 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEY(S): ERIC ROCHKIND, ESQUIRE ***********************

ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY: McCABE, WEISBERG & CONWAY, LLC 216 HADDON AVENUE, SUITE 201 WESTMONT, NJ 08108

ATTORNEY PHONE NUMBER: (856) 858-7080 ***************************

SHORT DESCRIPTION: IN THE COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, COUNTY OF ALLEGHENY, AND 29TH WARD OF THE CITY OF PITTSBURGH:

HAVING ERECTED THEREON A DWELL-

ING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 1519 AMANDA STREET, PITTSBURGH, PA 15210 A/KIA 1519 AMANDA AVENUE, PITTSBURGH, PA 15210. DEED BOOK VOLUME 16462, PAGE 274. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 0060-G-00258-0000-00.

60MAR26

DEFENDANTS: Kristine N. Wolowski, Individually and as Administratrix of the Estate of Roberta Wolowski, Kelli N. Kuzma ************* CASE NO. MG-23-000565

DEBT: $183,557.59

NAME OF ATTORNEY(S): Danielle Johnson, Esq.

ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY: 1628 John F. Kennedy Boulevard, Suite 300, Philadelphia, PA 19103 1325 Franklin Avenue, Suite 160, Garden City, NY 11530

ATTORNEY PHONE NUMBER: (212) 471-5100

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SHORT DESCRIPTION:

In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, and 31st Ward of the City of Pittsburgh:

HAVING ERECTED THEREON A DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 4593 MARINA DRIVE, HOMESTEAD, PA 15120 MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN DEED BOOK 18402, PAGE 497. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 0091-R-00050-000000

61MAR26

DEFENDANTS: James Wadsworth, Aimee Grogan

CASE NO. MG-23-001047

DEBT: $36,299.16 ******

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 PHONE NUMBER: (212) 471-5100 ***************************

SHORT DESCRIPTION:

In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Township of East Deer.

HAVING ERECTED THEREON A DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 355 DAYS RUN ROAD, TARENTUM, PA 15084 MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN DEED BOOK 13422, PAGE 322. LOT AND BLOCK 1222-P-00218-0000-00.

62MAR26

DEFENDANTS: JAMES C. YOUNG; LYNN A. YOUNG ************* CASE NO. MG-25-000643

DEBT: $94,946.06

NAME OF ATTORNEY(S): Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC ***********************

ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY: 133 GAITIIER DRNE, SUITE F MOUNT LAUREL, NJ 08054

ATTORNEY PHONE NUMBER: 855-225-6906

SHORT DESCRIPTION:

In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Borough of Etna:

Having erected thereon a dwelling being known and numbered as·9 MOUNT HOPE ST, PITTSBURGH, PA I5223. Deed Book Volume I5I 24, Page 308. Block and Lot Number 022I-H-00080-0000-00.

63MAR26

DEFENDANTS: CARMEN D. DUNSON *************

CASE NO. GD-25-010565

DEBT: $59,615.69

NAME OF ATTORNEY(S): Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC ***********************

ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY: 133 GAITIIER DRNE, SUITE F MOUNT LAUREL, NJ 08054

ATTORNEY PHONE NUMBER: 855-225-6906 ***************************

SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, City of Pittsburgh, 11th Ward: Having erected thereon a dwelling being known and numbered as 712 MELLON STREET, PITTSBURGH, PA 15206. Deed Book Volume 11137, Page 150. Block and Lot Number 0083-F-00352-0000-00.

64MAR26

DEFENDANTS: Ian Corritore

CASE NO. MG-25-000105

DEBT: $167,587.88 ******

NAME OF ATTORNEY(S): McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLP ***********************

ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY: 485F Route 1South, Suite 300, Iselin, NJ 08830-3072

ATTORNEY PHONE NUMBER: (445) 207-4041 ***************************

SHORT DESCRIPTION: IN THE COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, COUNTY OF ALLEGHENY, AND BOROUGH OF WEST MIFFLIN: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 4710 BOWES AVENUE, WEST MIFFLIN, PA 15122. DEED BOOK VOLUME 17992, PAGE 577, INSTRUMENT NUMBER 20209678. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER l 82-H220.

65MAR26

DEFENDANTS: Eugene Stover, Solely In His Capacity As Heir of the Estate of Barbara A. Ponchel, Deceased, Gary Ponchel, Solely In His Capacity As Heir of the Estate of Barbara A. Ponchel, Deceased c/o Eugene Stover, and Unknown Heirs, Successors, Assigns and All Persons, Firms, or Associations Claiming Right, Title or Interest from or Under the Estate of Barbara A. Ponchel, Deceased

*************

CASE NO. MG-25-000095

DEBT: $46,112.95

NAME OF ATTORNEY(S): McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLP

***********************

ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY:

325 Chestnut Street, Suite 725, Philadelphia, PA 19106

ATTORNEY PHONE NUMBER: (445) 207-4041

SHORT DESCRIPTION: IN THE COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, COUNTY OF ALLEGHENY, AND BOROUGH OF TARENTUM:

HAVING ERECTED THEREON A COM-

MERCIAL BUILDING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 226 W. 7TH AVENUE, TARENTUM, PA 15084 aka 224 W. 7TH AVENUE, TARENTUM, PA 15084. DEED BOOK VOLUME 7179, PAGE 69. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 1223-P-72.

66MAR26

DEFENDANTS: Edith M. Halt

CASE NO. MMG-25-000559

DEBT: $411652.28 ******

NAME OF ATTORNEY(S): Stephen M. Hladik, Esquire

***********************

ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY: Hladik, Onorato and Federman, LLP

298 Wissahickon Avenue, North Wales, PA 19454

***********************

ATTORNEY PHONE NUMBER: (215) 855-9521 ***************************

SHORT DESCRIPTION:

In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, BOROUGH OF WEST ELIZABETH:

HAVING ERECTED THEREON A SINGLE

FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 834 4TH STREET, WEST ELIZABETH, PA 15088. DEED BOOK VOLUME 6665, PAGE 315. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 1133-J-116.

67MAR26

DEFENDANTS: Christina Kathryn Lucas, Cristian Johnson and Thomas Lucas ************* CASE NO. MG-25-000393

DEBT: $119,120.32

NAME OF ATTORNEY(S): Stephen M. Hladik, Esquire

ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY:

Hladik, Onorato and Federman, LLP

298 Wissahickon Avenue, North Wales, PA 19454

ATTORNEY PHONE NUMBER: (215) 855-9521

SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, BOROUGH OF BRENTWOOD: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 125 OLANCHAAVENUE, PITTSBURGH, PA 15227. DEED BOOK VOLUME 18718, PAGE 325. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 188-F-198.

68MAR26

DEFENDANTS: Richard Leonard Martino; Jennifer Lynn Martino ************* CASE NO. MG-23-000539

DEBT: $154,042.65

NAME OF ATTORNEY(S): MDK Legal

ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY: P. 0. Box 165028 Columbus, OH 43216-5028 ***********************

ATTORNEY PHONE NUMBER: 614-220-5611

SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Borough of White Oak: Having Erected thereon a dwelling being known and numbered as 1108 California Avenue, McKeesport, PA 15131 AKA 1108 California Avenue, White Oak, PA 15131. Document Number 2018-26020, Deed Book Volume 17329, Page 253. Block and Lot Number 0461-C-00336-0000-00

69MAR26

DEFENDANTS: Laurie Molcany, as believed Heir to the Estate of Carole A Bokin; Unknown Heirs to the Estate of Carole A Bokin; Unknown Administrators to the Estate of Carole A Bokin

CASE NO. MG-25-000683

DEBT: $45,530.89 ******

NAME OF ATTORNEY(S): MDK Legal ***********************

ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY: P. 0. Box 165028 Columbus, OH 43216-5028

ATTORNEY PHONE NUMBER: 614-220-5611

SHORT DESCRIPTION: Jo the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Borough of White Oak: Having erected thereon a dwelling being known and numbered as 2542 Mohawk Drive, McKeesport, PA 15131. Document Number 2007-36075, Deed Book Volume 13435, Page 395. Block and Lot Number 0650-K-00130-0000-00.

70MAR26

DEFENDANTS: Evelyn O. Sims

CASE NO. MG-16-001493

DEBT: $436,207.62 ******

NAME OF ATTORNEY(S): MDK Legal ***********************

ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY: P. 0. Box 165028 Columbus, OH 43216-5028

ATTORNEY PHONE

71MAR26 DEFENDANTS: LORI R. ANTHOS

CASE NO. MG-20-000102

DEBT: $175,247.78 ******

NAME OF ATTORNEY(S): KML LAW GROUP, P.C. ***********************

ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY: SUITE 5000, 701 MARKET STREET Philadelphia, PA 19106

ATTORNEY PHONE NUMBER: (215) 627-1322

SHORT DESCRIPTION: IN THE COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, COUNTY OF ALLEGHENY, TOWNSHIP OF HAMPTON: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 2561 LAH ROAD, GIBSONIA, PA 15044. DEED BOOK 15476, PAGE 489. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 1211-J-355.

72MAR26 DEFENDANTS: ROBERT REICHERT, VENISA V. REICHERT CASE NO. MG-25-000934

DEBT: $331,588.88 ******

NAME OF ATTORNEY(S): KML LAW GROUP, P.C. ***********************

ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY: SUITE 5000, 701 MARKET STREET Philadelphia, PA 19106

ATTORNEY PHONE NUMBER: (215) 627-1322

SHORT DESCRIPTION: IN THE COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, COUNTY OF ALLEGHENY, 22ND WARD CITY OF PITTSBURGH: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 1313 SANDUSKY STREET, PITTSBURGH, PA 15212. DEED BOOK 18583, PAGE 560. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 23-L-212.

73MAR26 DEFENDANTS: SHAWN HOWARD JOHNSON, JR. AS

ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF SHAWN JOHNSON, DECEASED CASE NO. GD-25-005953

DEBT: $87,472.28 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEY(S): KML LAW GROUP, P.C. ***********************

ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY: SUITE 5000, 701 MARKET STREET Philadelphia, PA 19106

ATTORNEY PHONE NUMBER: (215) 627-1322 *************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: IN THE COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANJA, COUNTY OF ALLEGHENY, 9TH WARD CITY OF MCKEESPORT: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 1821 ABRAHAM STREET, MC KEESPORT, PA 15132. DEED BOOK 19235, PAGE 540. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 381-M-318.

74MAR26 DEFENDANTS: Marc E. Caputo CASE NO. MG-25-000401

DEBT: $795,142.79 ******

NAME OF ATTORNEY(S): Jacqueline McNally, Esq. ***********************

ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY: 1628 John F. Kennedy Boulevard, Suite 300, Philadelphia, PA 19103 / 1325 Franklin Avenue’ Suite 160’ Garden City NY 11530

ATTORNEY PHONE NUMBER: (212) 471-5100

SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, and 16th Ward of the City of Pittsburgh:

PREMISES “A” HAVING ERECTED THEREON A DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 2821 JANE STREET, PITTSBURGH, PA 15203, DEED BOOK VOLUME 16421, PAGE 172. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 0012-S-OO118-000D-00.

PREMISES “B” HAVING ERECTED THEREON A DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 2825 JANE STREET, PITTSBURGH, PA 15203, DEED BOOK VOLUME 16420, PAGE 81. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 0012-S-OO118-000F-00.

75MAR26

DEFENDANTS: DONALD R. GARRETT, II ************* CASE NO. MG-25-000419

DEBT: $130,848.49

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 PHONE NUMBER: (215) 579-7700 ***************************

SHORT DESCRIPTION: Parcel One In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Borough of Pleasant Hills HAVING ERECTED THEREON A ONE-STORY RESIDENTIAL DWELLING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 471 HI TOR DR, PITTSBURGH, PA 15236, BOOK VOLUME 13478, PAGE 242. BLOCK & LOT NO. 562-A-71. Parcel Two In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Borough of Pleasant Hills BEING VACANT LAND ON YARROW LN., PITTSBURGH, PA- 15236, BOOK VOLUME 13478, PAGE 242. BLOCK & LOT NO. 562-A-65-1

76MAR26

DEFENDANTS: Samantha A. McMahon aka Samnatha A. Klein, ************* CASE NO. MG-25-000372

DEBT: $137,797.14

NAME OF ATTORNEY(S): Kristine M. Anthou, Esquire, ***********************

ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY: Grenen & Birsic, P.C. One Gateway Center, 9th Floor, Pittsburgh, PA 15222

ATTORNEY PHONE NUMBER: (412) 281-7650

77MAR26 DEFENDANTS: James 0. McFadden and Tiffany J. McFadden, ************* CASE NO. MG-25-000811

DEBT: $200,590.58

NAME OF ATTORNEY(S): Kristine M. Anthou, Esquire, ***********************

ADDRESS

15222

ATTORNEY PHONE NUMBER: (412) 281-7650

SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Borough of Bell Acres: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A DWELLING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 123 WITHEROW ROAD, SEWICKLEY, PA 15143. DBV 14939, PAGE 137, B/L #936P-210.

78MAR26

DEFENDANTS: Rashayla Johnson, CASE NO. GD-25-010537

DEBT: $176,977.61. ******

NAME OF ATTORNEY(S): Kristine M. Anthou, Esquire, ***********************

ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY: Grenen & Birsic, P.C. One Gateway Center, 9th Floor, Pittsburgh, PA 15222 *********************** ATTORNEY PHONE NUMBER: (412) 281-7650 *************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, 20th Ward of the City of Pittsburgh: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A DWELLING

Document Number 7913, Deed Book Volume 4823, Page 341. Block and Lot Number 0392-J-00255-0000-00.

SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Township of Kennedy: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A DWELLING KNOWN AS 4023 CRABAPPLE DRIVE, MCKEES ROCKS, PA 15136, A/K/A 4023 CRABAPPLE LANE, MCKEES ROCKS, PA 15136. DEED BOOK VOLUME 16209, PAGE 197, BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 154-E-41.

Vs. DEFENDANTS: NH Enterprises, Inc.

CASE NO. GD 25-010866

DEBT: $17,082.52 ******

NAME OF ATTORNEY(S): Joseph W. Gramc, Esquire

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ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY: 525 William Penn Place Suite 3110 Pittsburgh, PA 15219 ATTORNEY PHONE NUMBER: (412) 281-0587

90MAR26 DEFENDANTS: Cicc & Sons Investments, LLC ************* CASE NO. GD-24-012379 DEBT: $602,111.50

NAME OF ATTORNEY(S): John R. O’Keefe, Jr., Esquire Metz Lewis Brodman Must O’Keefe LLC ***********************

ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY: 444 Liberty Avenue, Suite 2100 Pittsburgh, PA 15222

ATTORNEY PHONE NUMBER: 412-918-1100 ***************************

SHORT DESCRIPTION:

PARCEL ONE: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, and Borough of Carnegie: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A

ONE-STORY RESIDENTIAL BUILDING WITH A GARAGE KNOWN AS 34 WOODRUFF DRIVE, CARNEGIE, PENNSYLVANIA 15106. DEED BOOK VOLUME 18358, PAGE 487. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 66-K-268.

PARCEL TWO: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, and 19rn Ward, City of Pittsburgh: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A TWO-STORY RESIDENTIAL BUILDING WITH A GARAGE KNOWN AS 905 WOODBOURNE AVENUE, PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA, 15226. DEED BOOK VOLUME 18300, PAGE 576. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 97-H-157.

PARCEL THREE:

In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, and Borough of Dormont: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A

ONE-STORY RESIDENTIAL BUILDING WITH A GARAGE KNOWN AS 1700 NEW HAVEN AVENUE, PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA, 15216. DEED BOOK VOLUME 18380, PAGE 473. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 63-L-167

91MAR26

DEFENDANTS: JOHN ROSS

WRIT NO. MG-24-000433 DEBT: $132,917.51 ******

NAME OF ATTORNEY(S): BENJAMIN P. SHEPPARD, ESQUIRE ***********************

Driscoll, Ill and BA Slopes Homes, LLC CASE NO. MG-25-000531 DEBT: $317,610.71 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEY(S): Stephen M. Hladik, Esquire *********************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY:

ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY: TWO LIBERTY PLACE, 50 S. 16TH STREET, 22ND FLOOR, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19102 ***********************

ATTORNEY PHONE NUMBER: (215) 851-8477 ***************************

In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, and Baldwin Borough. Having erected thereon a dwelling being known and numbered as 309 Oak St, Pittsburgh PA 15236, deed BOOK 11198, PAGE 067. BLOCK & LOT# 390-N-29

PLAINTIFF(S)

92MAR26

STO-ROX SCHOOL DISTRICT Vs. DEFENDANTS: ARIN BLOXSOM CASE NO. GD-24-008580

DEBT: $8,484.24 ******

NAME OF ATTORNEY(S): Megan Tumbull, Esquire ***********************

ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY: 445 Fort Pitt Boulevard, Suite 503, Pittsburgh, PA 15219

ATTORNEY PHONE NUMBER: 412-391-0160

In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, BOROUGH OF MCKEES ROCKS: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A COMMERCIAL BUILDING, KNOWN AS 426 ISLAND AVENUE, MC KEES ROCKS, PA 15136. DEED BOOK 16349, PAGE 138. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 43-B-142.

PLAINTIFF(S)

93MAR26

STO-ROX SCHOOL DISTRICT Vs. DEFENDANTS: SANDRA M. SLAVINSKY CASE NO. GD-15-001663

DEBT: $50,308.84 ******

NAME OF ATTORNEY(S): Megan Tumbull, Esquire

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ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY: 445 Fort Pitt Boulevard, Suite 503, Pittsburgh, PA 15219

ATTORNEY PHONE NUMBER: 412-391-0160

In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, BOROUGH OF MCKEES ROCKS:

HAVING ERECTED THEREON A DWELLING, KNOWN AS 209 SARAH STREET, MCKEES ROCKS, PA 15136. DEED BOOK 11299, PAGE 452. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 72-L-177.

94MAR26

PLAINTIFF(S) STO-ROX SCHOOL DISTRICT Vs. DEFENDANTS: DEVYN HARDING, ADMINISTRATRIX OF THE ESTATE OF RICHARD A. HARDING, DECEASED

CASE NO. GD-19-000684

DEBT: $35,580.19 ******

NAME OF ATTORNEY(S): Megan Tumbull, Esquire

***********************

ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY: 445 Fort Pitt Boulevard, Suite 503, Pittsburgh, PA 15219

ATTORNEY PHONE NUMBER: 412-391-0160

In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, TOWNSHIP OF STOWE:

HAVING ERECTED THEREON A DWELLING, KNOWN AS 94 HIGHLAND AVENUE, MCKEES ROCKS, PA 15136. DEED BOOK 17785, PAGE 296. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 73-S-279.

96MAR26

DEFENDANTS: HOMEWOOD HOUSE APTS LLC

************* CASE NO. GD 25-001428

DEBT: $7,665,244.68

NAME OF ATTORNEY(S): Thomas D. Maxson, Dentons Cohen & Grigsby P.C.

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ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY: 625 Liberty Ave. Pittsburgh, PA 152223152

ATTORNEY PHONE NUMBER: 412-297-4900

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In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, 13th Ward of the City of Pittsburgh: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A MULTI-LEVEL APARTMENT BUILDING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 7130

FRANKSTOWN AVE., PITTSBURGH, PA 15208. DEED BOOK VOLUME 19003, PAGE 302. BLOCK/LOT NO. 0174-J-00385-0000-00.

97MAR26

DEFENDANTS: Tequea Boyd, Known Heir of the Estate of Tamiya C. Harris and The Unknown Heirs of the Estate of Tamiya C. Harris; The Unknown Executors of the Estate of Tamiya C. Harris and The Unknown Administrators of the Estate of Tamiya C. Harris,

*************

CASE NO. MG-25-000503

DEBT: $137,156.20.

NAME OF ATTORNEY(S): Kristine M. Anthou, Esquire

ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY: Grenen & Birsic, P.C. One Gateway Center, 9th Floor, Pittsburgh, PA 15222

ATTORNEY PHONE NUMBER: (412) 281-7650

In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, City of Pittsburgh, 29th Ward: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING KNOWN AS 2506 WATERMAN AVENUE, PITTSBURGH, PA 15227. DEED BOOK VOLUME 18858, PAGE 181, BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 94-F-56.

98MAR26

DEFENDANTS: BRIAN D. GALLAGHER AKA BRIAN GAL-

LAGHER, ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ES-

TATE OF ERIN CURRIE A/K/A ERIN ALY-

ECE CURRIE, DECEASED

*************

CASE NO. MG-25-000882

DEBT: $90,313.59

NAME OF ATTORNEY(S): Carolyn Treglia, Esquire

ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY: Brock & Scott, PLLC 2011 RENAISSANCE BOULEVARD, SUITE 100 KING OF PRUSSIA, PA 19406

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ATTORNEY PHONE NUMBER: (844) 856-6646

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In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, BOROUGH OF PORT VUE Having erected thereon a dwelling being known and numbered as 501 MANNING AVENUE, MCKEESPORT, PA 15132. Deed Book Volume 18127, Page 401. Block and Lot Number 0308-P-000030000-00 AKA 308-P-3

99MAR26

DEFENDANTS: DANIEL A. TIIOMAS; TRACY TIIOMAS aka TRACY I. THOMAS

CASE NO. MG-25-000277

DEBT: $188,160.97 ******

NAME OF ATTORNEY(S): Carolyn Treglia, Esquire

***********************

ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY:

Brock & Scott, PLLC 2011 RENAISSANCE BOULEVARD, SUITE

100 KING OF PRUSSIA, PA 19406

***********************

ATTORNEY PHONE NUMBER: (844) 856-6646

In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, TOWN OF MCCANDLESS Having erected thereon a dwelling being known and numbered as 9261 OLD PERRY HIGHWAY, PITTSBURGH, PA 15237. Deed Book Volume 12781, Page 383. Block and Lot Number 0825-L-001960000-00 aka 825-1-196

100MAR26

DEFENDANTS: LISA RACHELLE HARENSKI

CASE NO. MG-24-000894

DEBT: $306,185.19 ******

NAME OF ATTORNEY(S): Carolyn Treglia, Esquire

ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY: Brock & Scott, PLLC

2011 RENAISSANCE BOULEVARD, SUITE 100 KING OF PRUSSIA, PA 19406

ATTORNEY PHONE NUMBER: (844) 856-6646

In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, O’HARA TOWNSHIP Having erected thereon a dwelling being known and numbered as 337 CANTERBURY DR, PITTSBURGH, PA 15238. Deed Book Volume 18208, Page 167. Block and Lot Number 0227-K00030-0000-00 AKA 227-K-30

101MAR26

PLAINTIFF(S): Steel Valley School District and Borough of Munhall Vs. DEFENDANTS: Barrington Bogle, Jr.

CASE NO. GD-24-014921

DEBT: $9,577.76 ******

NAME OF ATTORNEY(S): Jeffrey D. Ries, Esquire

ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY: 714 Lebanon Road, West Mifflin, PA 15122

ATTORNEY PHONE NUMBER: 412-464-9997

ALL THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED REAL ESTATE SITUATE IN THE COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, COUNTY OF ALLEGHENY, AND BOROUGH of MUNHALL.

HAVING ERECTED THEREON A TWO-STORY, OLD-STYLE FRAME DWELLING, KNOWN AND NUMBERED

102MAR26

PLAINTIFF(S): Steel Valley School District and Borough of Munhall Vs. DEFENDANTS: Trang T. Ly Thu CASE NO. GD-21-009524

DEBT: $11,439.11 ******

NAME OF ATTORNEY(S): Jeffrey D. Ries, Esquire ***********************

ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY: 714 Lebanon Road, West Mifflin, PA 15122

THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED

SITUATE IN THE COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, COUNTY OF ALLEGHENY, AND BOROUGH of MUNHALL.

HAVING ERECTED THEREON A TWO STORY, OLD-STYLE BRICK DWELLING, KNOWN NUMBERED AS 128 EAST 19TH AVENUE, HOMESTEAD, PENNSYLVANIA 15120.

DEED BOOK VOLUME 15576, PAGE 591, BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 131-H-132.

103MAR26

PLAINTIFF(S): Steel Valley School District and Borough of Munhall Vs.

DEFENDANTS: Eugene Groce ************* CASE NO. GD-22-010888

DEBT: $53,758.91

NAME OF ATTORNEY(S): Jeffrey D. Ries, Esquire

ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY: 714 Lebanon Road, West Mifflin, PA 15122

ATTORNEY PHONE NUMBER: 412-464-9997

ALL THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED REAL

ESTATE SITUATE IN THE COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, COUNTY OF ALLEGHENY, AND BOROUGH MUNHALL.

HAVING ERECTED THEREON A TWOAND ONE-HALF STORY, OLD-STYLE BRICK DWELLING, KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 1323 MARTHA STREET, HOMESTEAD, PENNSYLVANIA 15120.

DEED BOOK VOLUME 12833, PAGE 290, BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 179-N-256.

104MAR26

PLAINTIFF(S): Steel Valley School District and Borough of Munhall Vs. DEFENDANTS: Jamil Goudelock, Administrator of the Estate of Hydiyyah T. Goudelock, Deceased CASE NO. GD-21-007223

DEBT: $15,485.64 ******

NAME OF ATTORNEY(S): Jeffrey D. Ries, Esquire

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ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY: 714 Lebanon Road, West Mifflin, PA 15122

***********************

ATTORNEY PHONE NUMBER: 412-464-9997

*************************** ALL TIIE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED REAL ESTATE SITUATE IN TIIE COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, COUNTY OF ALLEGHENY, AND BOROUGH OF MUNHALL.

HAVING ERECTED THEREON A TWO-STORY OLD-STYLE DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 236 EAST 20™ AVENUE, HOMESTEAD, PENNSYLVANIA 15120.

DEED BOOK VOLUME 5720, PAGE 569, BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 13l-H-299

105MAR26 PLAINTIFF(S): Steel Valley School District and Borough of Munhall Vs. DEFENDANTS: CLEFUND CASE NO. GD-23-000398

DEBT: $18,999.93

******

NAME OF ATTORNEY(S): Jeffrey D. Ries, Esquire

*********************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY: 714 Lebanon Road, West Mifflin, PA 15122

***********************

ATTORNEY PHONE NUMBER: 412-464-9997

ALL THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED REAL ESTATE SITIJATE IN THE COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, COUNTY OF ALLEGHENY, AND BOROUGH OF MUNHALL.

HAVING ERECTED THEREON A TWO-STORY, OLD-STYLE FRAME DWELLING, NUMBERED AS 1026 RAVINE STREET, HOMESTEAD, PENNSYLVANIA 15120.

DEED BOOK VOLUME 15213, PAGE 451, BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER l 79-N-106.

106MAR26

PLAINTIFF(S): Steel Valley School District and Borough of Munhall Vs.

DEFENDANTS: Jeanine A. Pacelli

************* CASE NO. GD-24-010373

DEBT: $44,477.40

NAME OF ATTORNEY(S): Jeffrey D. Ries, Esquire

ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY: 714 Lebanon Road, West Mifflin, PA 15122

ATTORNEY PHONE NUMBER: 412-464-9997

ALL THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED REAL ESTATE SITUATE IN THE COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, COUNTY OF ALLEGHENY, AND BOROUGH of MUNHALL.

HAVING ERECTED THEREON A TWO STORY, OLD-STYLE FRAME DWELLING, NUMBERED AS 606 EAST 14th AVENUE, HOMESTEAD, PENNSYLVANIA 15120. DEED BOOK VOLUME 12239, PAGE295, BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER’ 130-S-267.

107MAR26 DEFENDANTS: CICCARELLI & SONS LLC

************* CASE NO. GD-24-012429

DEBT: $1,236,523.09

NAME OF ATTORNEY(S): Michelle L. Pierro., Esq. (PA ID No. 317454) ***********************

ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY: Metz Lewis Brodman Must O’Keefe, LLC 444 Liberty Ave. Suite 2100 Pittsburgh, PA 15222

ATTORNEY PHONE NUMBER: (412) 918-1100 *************************** Parcel 1 In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, 23”’ Ward of

111MAR26

ING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 342 MILLET LANE, PITTSBURGH, PA 15236. DEED BOOK VOLUME 12801, PAGE 325. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 0563-D-00263-0000-00. 112MAR26 PLAINTIFF(S) Wilkinsburg Borough VS. DEFENDANTS: The Unknown Heirs of Willamae Keenan, Deceased CASE NO. GD 25-010315

ATTORNEY PHONE NUMBER:

In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Borough of Wilkinsburg: BEING ALL THAT VACANT LAND KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 1416 FRANKLIN AVENUE, PITTSBURGH, PA 15221. DEED BOOK3124, PAGE 673. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 233-G-258. 113MAR26 PLAINTIFF(S) Wilkinsburg Borough VS. DEFENDANTS: Joseph A. Didiano

In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Borough of Wilkinsburg: BEING ALL THAT VACANT LAND KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 1319 FRANKLIN AVENUE, PITTSBURGH, PA 15221. DEED BOOK 11555, PAGE 265. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 233-G-193. 114MAR26 PLAINTIFF(S) Wilkinsburg Borough VS. DEFENDANTS: The Unknown Heirs of Mildred Frazier, Deceased CASE NO. GD 25-010314

$22,693.85

OF ATTORNEY(S): Jennifer L. Cerce, Esquire

ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY: 424 S. 27• Street, Ste. 21O Pittsburgh, PA 15203

ATTORNEY PHONE NUMBER: (412) 242-4400

In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Borough of Wilkinsburg: BEING ALL THAT VACANT LAND KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 2011 CHALFANT STREET, PITTSBURGH, PA 15221. DEED BOOK 5605, PAGE 127. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 297-E-276. 115MAR26 PLAINTIFF(S) Wilkinsburg Borough

117MAR26

PLAINTIFF(S) Wilkinsburg Borough VS. DEFENDANTS: The Unknown Heirs of Delmor George a/k/a Delmar George, Deceased

CASE NO. GD 25-010321

DEBT: $18,706.64 ******

NAME OF ATTORNEY(S): Jennifer L. Cerce, Esquire

ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY:

424 S. 27• Street, Ste. 21O Pittsburgh, PA 15203

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ATTORNEY PHONE NUMBER: (412) 242-4400 ***************************

In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Borough of Wilkinsburg:

BEING ALL THAT VACANT LAND KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 814 GLENN AVENUE, PITTSBURGH, PA 15221. DEED BOOK 8379, PAGE 467. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 232-J-319.

118MAR26

PLAINTIFF(S) Wilkinsburg Borough VS. DEFENDANTS: Bobby E. Joyner

CASE NO. GD 25-010317

DEBT: $9,402.37 ******

NAME OF ATTORNEY(S): Jennifer L. Cerce, Esquire

ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY:

424 S. 27• Street, Ste. 21O Pittsburgh, PA 15203 ***********************

ATTORNEY PHONE NUMBER: (412) 242-4400

***************************

In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Borough of Wilkinsburg:

BEING VACANT LAND KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS FRANKLIN AVENUE, PITTSBURGH, PA 15221. DEED BOOK 11963, PAGE 373. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 233-F-323.

119MAR26

PLAINTIFF(S) Wilkinsburg Borough VS. DEFENDANTS: Cynthia Newman and the United States of America CASE NO. GD 25-010322

DEBT: $15,653.46 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEY(S): Jennifer L. Cerce, Esquire ***********************

ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY: 424 S. 27• Street, Ste. 21O Pittsburgh, PA 15203

ATTORNEY PHONE NUMBER: (412) 242-4400 *************************** In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Borough of Wilkinsburg:

BEING ALL THAT VACANT LAND KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS MAPLEWOOD AVENUE, PITTSBURGH, PA 15221. DEED BOOK 16092, PAGE 102.BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 232-K-61.

120MAR26

PLAINTIFF(S) Wilkinsburg Borough VS.

DEFENDANTS:

B.A.G. (Brothers Against Guns)

CASE NO. GD 25-010311

DEBT: $6,104.01 ******

NAME OF ATTORNEY(S): Jennifer L. Cerce, Esquire ***********************

ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY:

424 S. 27• Street, Ste. 21O Pittsburgh, PA 15203

ATTORNEY PHONE NUMBER: (412) 242-4400

In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Borough of Wilkinsburg:

BEING ALL THAT VACANT LAND KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS FRANKLIN AVENUE, PITTSBURGH, PA 15221. DEED BOOK 14044, PAGE 136. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 233-F-289.

121MAR26

PLAINTIFF(S) Wilkinsburg Borough VS.

DEFENDANTS: The Unknown Heirs of Rodney Martin, Deceased CASE NO. GD 25-010313 DEBT: $12,889.83 ******

NAME OF ATTORNEY(S): Jennifer L. Cerce, Esquire

ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY:

424 S. 27• Street, Ste. 21O Pittsburgh, PA 15203

***********************

ATTORNEY PHONE NUMBER: (412) 242-4400

***************************

In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Borough of Wilkinsburg: BEING ALL THAT VACANT LAND KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS FRANKLIN AVENUE, PITTSBURGH, PA 15221. DEED BOOK 12328, PAGE 506. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 233-F-283

122MAR26

PLAINTIFF(S) Wilkinsburg Borough VS.

DEFENDANTS: Melissa Fisher-Vazquez a/k/a Melissa J. Fisher *************

PLAINTIFF(S) Wilkinsburg Borough VS.

123MAR26

DEFENDANTS: Gareth B. Davis

CASE NO. GD 25-010316

DEBT: $11,599.59 ******

NAME OF ATTORNEY(S): Jennifer L. Cerce, Esquire

***********************

ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY:

424 S. 27• Street, Ste. 21O Pittsburgh, PA 15203

ATTORNEY PHONE NUMBER: (412) 242-4400

In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Borough of Wilkinsburg: BEING ALL THAT VACANT LAND

KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 1021 ROSS AVENUE, PITTSBURGH, PA 15221. DEED BOOK 10218, PAGE452. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 233-A-196.

124MAR26

PLAINTIFF(S) Wilkinsburg School District and Wilkinsburg Borough VS. DEFENDANTS: CHARISMA JENKINS

CASE NO. GD 25-010055

DEBT: $3,197.75 ******

NAME OF ATTORNEY(S): Jennifer L. Cerce, Esquire

***********************

ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY:

424 S. 27• Street, Ste. 21O Pittsburgh, PA 15203

ATTORNEY PHONE NUMBER: (412) 242-4400

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In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Borough of Wilkinsburg:

HAVING ERECTED THEREON A SINGLE

FAMILY DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 1303 SINGER PL., PITTSBURGH, PA 15221. DEED BOOK 10813, PAGE 32. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 232-J-12.

125MAR26

PLAINTIFF(S) Wilkinsburg School District and Wilkinsburg Borough VS.

DEFENDANTS: M & J Properties, LLC

CASE NO. GD 25-010054

DEBT: $2,007.33 ******

NAME OF ATTORNEY(S): Jennifer L. Cerce, Esquire

***********************

ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY:

424 S. 27• Street, Ste. 21O Pittsburgh, PA 15203

ATTORNEY PHONE NUMBER: (412) 242-4400

***************************

In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Borough of Wilkinsburg: BEING A SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 1434 PENN AVENUE, PITTSBURGH, PA 15221. DEED BOOK 13177, PAGE 434. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 233-0-120.

126MAR26

PLAINTIFF(S) Wilkinsburg School District and Wilkinsburg Borough VS. DEFENDANTS: David Spielman, Dean Spielman, Dawn Spielman, Debora Spielman, Diane Spielman, Douglas Spielman and Dale Spielman

************* CASE NO. GD 25-009684

DEBT: $37,803.54

NAME OF ATTORNEY(S): Jennifer L. Cerce, Esquire

ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY:

424 S. 27• Street, Ste. 21O Pittsburgh, PA 15203

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ATTORNEY PHONE NUMBER: (412) 242-4400

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In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Borough of Wilkinsburg: BEING A SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING

KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 1341 FRANKLIN AVENUE, PITTSBURGH, PA 15221. DEED BOOK 15509, PAGE 510. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 233-G-181.

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Name Change

CHANGE OF NAME

In the Court of Common Pleas of Allegheny County, Pennsylvania: No. GD-26-000632

Term, 2026 In re Petition of Dontazha Kelly, Drew Amiyah, Jordan McCall for change of name to Drew Amiyah Kelly. To all persons Interested: Notice is hereby given that an order of said Court auuthorized the filing of said petition and fixed the 25th day of February, 2026 at 9:30AM., as the time and the Motions Room, City-County Building, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, as the place for a hearing, when and where all persons may show cause, if any they have, why said name should not be changed as prayed for. Dontazha Kelly Petitioner, Address 382 Stewart Street, Turtle Creek, PA 15145, Phone: (412) 401-2370

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NOTICE OF DEFAULT AND FORECLOSURE SALE

WHEREAS, on February 01, 2011, a certain mortgage was executed by ROBERT A. SOKOL, as mortgagor in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS INC., AS MORTGAGEE, AS NOMINEE FOR AMERICAN ADVISORS GROUP, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS as mortgagee and was recorded in Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Allegheny County in Mortgage Book M VL 39202 Page 326 Instrument # 2011-18714 (“Mortgage”); and WHEREAS, the Mortgage encumbers property located at 1605 Union Avenue Mckeesport, PA 15132, parcel number 0382-C-00301-0000-00(“Property”); and WHEREAS the mortgage IS IN SERIOUS DEFAULT due to violation of (a)(v): An obligation of the Borrower under this Security Instrument is not performed ;and WHEREAS, the Property was owned by ROBERT A. SOKOL by virtue of deed dated 5/15/1998 and recorded 6/3/1998 in Book 212 Page 385; and WHEREAS, the Mortgage is now owned by the Secretary of the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (“Secretary”), pursuant to an assignment recorded on 2/5/2018 in Book M VL 48913 Page 78 Instrument # 2018-7836, in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Allegheny County, Pennsylvania; and WHEREAS the entire amount delinquent as of 10/29/2025 is $125,717.87 plus interest, costs and other charges through the sale date; and WHEREAS, by virtue of this default, the Secretary has declared the entire amount of the indebtedness secured by the Mortgage to be immediately due and payable; NOW THEREFORE, pursuant to powers vested in me by the Single Family Mortgage Foreclosure Act of 1994, l2 U.S.C. 3751 et seq., by 24 CFR Part 29, and by the Secretary’s designation of me as Foreclosure Commissioner, recorded on 10/15/2024 in Misc. BK-DE VL-14933, in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, notice is hereby given that on 02/17/2026; at 10:00 AM at at the Main Entrance of the Allegheny County Courthouse located at 436 Grant St, Pittsburgh, PA 15219 all real property and personal property at or used in connection with the following described premises will be sold at public action to the highest bidder: THE LAND DESCRIBED HEREIN IS SITUATED IN THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA, COUNTY OF ALLEGHENY, AND IS DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: ALL THAT CERTAIN LOT OR PIECE OF GROUND SITUATE IN THE 7TH WARD OF THE CITY OF MCKEESPORT, COUNTY OF ALLEGHENY AND COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA. BEING LOT NO. 723 IN THE CENTRAL PARK PLAN OF LOTS, AS RECORDED IN THE OFFICE OF THE RECORDER OF DEEDS OF ALLEGHENY COUNTY, IN PLAN BOOK VOLUME 19, PAGE 99. HAVING ERECTED THEREON A DWELLING MUNICIPALLY KNOWN AS 1605 UNION STREET. BEING DESIGNATED IN THE DEED REGISTRY OFFICE OF ALLEGHENY COUNTY AS LOT AND BLOCK 382-C-301.

BEING THE SAME PROPERTY WHICH MARY C HURST, EXECUTRIX OF THE ESTATE OF DELLA L. CAMPBELL A/K/A DELLA L. CAMPBELL A/K/A DELLA WATHERWAX, BY HER DEED DATED JULY 7, 1987, AND RECORDED IN THE OFFICE OF THE RECORDER OF DEEDS OF ALLEGHENY COUNTY, IN DEED BOOK VOLUME 7601, PAGE 340, GRANTED AND CONVEYED UNTO ROBERT. A SOKOL AND JUDITH C. SOKOL, HIS WIFE. THE SAID ROBERT A. SOKOL AND JUDITH C. SOKOL WERE DIVORCED IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF ALLEGHENY COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA, ON SEPTEMBER 1, 1997, AT NO. GD92-05122. PARCEL NUMBER(S): 0382-C-00301-0000-00

The sale will be held 02/17/2026; at 10:00 AM at the Main Entrance of the Allegheny County Courthouse located at 436 Grant St, Pittsburgh, PA 15219. The Secretary of Housing and Urban Development will bid $125,717.87 plus interest, costs and other charges through the sale date. Ten percent (10%) of the highest bid is the deposit required at the sale. The amount that must be paid to HUD by the mortgagors or someone acting on their behalf so that the sale may be stayed is the total delinquent amount of $125,717.87 as of 10/29/2025, plus all other amounts that would be due under the mortgage agreement if payments under the mortgage had not been accelerated, advertising costs and postage expenses incurred in giving notice, mileage by the most reasonable road distance for posting notices and for the Foreclosure Commissioner’s attendance at the sale, reasonable and customary costs incurred for title and lien record searches, the necessary out-of-pocket costs incurred by the Foreclosure Commissioner for recording documents, a commission for the Foreclosure Commissioner, and all other costs incurred in connection with the foreclosure prior to reinstatement.

There will be no proration of taxes, rents or other income or liabilities, except that the purchaser will pay, at or before closing, his prorata share of any real estate taxes that have been paid by the Secretary to the date of the foreclosure sale.

When making their bid, all bidders, except the Secretary, must submit a deposit totaling ten percent 10% of the Secretary’s bid as set forth above in the form of a certified check or cashier’s check made out to the Secretary of HUD. Each oral bid need not be accompanied by a deposit. If the successful bid is oral, a deposit of ten (10%) percent must be presented before the bidding is closed. The deposit is nonrefundable. The remainder of the purchase price must be delivered within thirty (30) days of the sale or at such other time as the Secretary may determine for good cause shown, time being of the essence. This amount, like the bid deposits, must be delivered in the form of a certified or cashier’s check. If the Secretary is the high bidder, he need not pay the bid amount in cash. The successful bidder will pay all conveyance fees, all real estate and other taxes that are due on or after the delivery of the remainder of the payment and all other costs associated with the transfer of title. At the conclusion of the sale, the deposits of the unsuccessful bidders will be returned to them. The Secretary may grant an extension of time within which to deliver the remainder of the payment. All extensions will be for fifteen (15) days, and a fee will be charged in the amount of $150.00 for each fifteen (15) day extension requested. The extension fee shall be paid in the form of a certified or cashier’s check made payable to the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development. If the high bidder closes the sale prior to the expiration of any extension period, the unused portion of the extension fee shall be applied toward the amount due.

If the high bidder is unable to close the sale within the required period, or within any extensions of time granted by the Secretary, the high bidder’s deposit will be forfeited, and the Commissioner may, at the direction of the HUD Field Office Representative, offer the Property to the second highest bidder for an amount equal to the highest price offered by that bidder. There is no right of redemption, or right of possession based upon a right of redemption, in the mortgagor or others subsequent to a foreclosure completed pursuant to the Act. Therefore, the Foreclosure Commissioner will issue a Deed to the purchaser(s) upon receipt of the entire purchase price in accordance with the terms of the sale as provided herein.

KML LAW GROUP, P.C. Foreclosure Commissioners (215-825-6305)

The Unknown Heirs of Barbara V Brown, Deceased

CASE NO. GD 25-010339 DEBT: $6,005.97

NAME OF ATTORNEY(S): Jennifer L. Cerce, Esquire

ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY:

424 S. 27• Street, Ste. 21O Pittsburgh, PA 15203 ***********************

ATTORNEY PHONE NUMBER: (412) 242-4400 *************************** In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Borough of Wilkinsburg: BEING ALL THAT VACANT LAND KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS ELLA STREET, PITTSBURGH, PA 15221. DEED BOOK 14643, PAGE 498. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 233-K-81.

Estate of Kathy W. Arnheim of Pittsburgh, No. 00351 of 2026 Rachel Neuhaus,Extr., or to Devin Hallett Snyder, Esq., Strassburger McKenna Gutnick & Gefsky, 444 Liberty Avenue, Ste. 2200, Pittsburgh, PA 15222

Estate of KYLE M. BAIRD, Deceased, of Glassport, Pennsylvania. Estate No. 0225-7574. Mary Rae Martin, Executor or to Robert S. Bootay, Atty, 6 Clairton Blvd., Pittsburgh, PA 15236

Estate of NANCY F. MCCLOSKEY, Deceased, of Bethel Park, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. Estate No. 02-26-00345. Michael D. McCloskey, Executor, 805 Church Hill Road, Finleyville, PA 15332 or to ROBIN L. RARIE, Atty; BRENLOVE & FULLER, LLC. 401 Washington Avenue, Bridgeville, PA 15017 LEGAL ADVERTISING Legal Notices

Estate of SALLIE M. PORTIS, A/K/A SALLIE MAUD PORTIS, Case No. 461 of 2026. Pamela Portis appointed Administratrix by Order dated January 23, 2026. Peter B. Lewis Counsel, Neighborhood Legal Services, 928 Penn Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15222

Petition to Determine Title to 1533 Marlboro Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15221, formerly owned by ALBERTA B. SMITH, deceased, filed January 23, 2026 by Chester Smith, No. 463 of 2026. Peter B. Lewis Counsel, Neighborhood Legal Services, 928 Penn Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15222.

Estate of WARREN PURVIS STEVENSON Deceased, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Estate No. 022600364. Elizabeth J. Poggi, Smithfield Trust Company, Admin, 20 Stanwix Street, Ste. 650, Pittsburgh, PA 15222

Estate of MS. MARIA S. TRUNZO, Deceased, of 1412 4th Avenue, Coraopolis, PA 15108. Estate No. 02-09-02313. Ms Ana Trunzo, Administratrix, c/o Feldman Law Group, PLLC, 1322 5th Avenue, Coraopolis, PA 15108

Estate of GREGORY DUDLEY, Deceased, of Penn Hills, Pennsylvania. Estate No. 0225-5698. Keith Dudley, Administrator, or to Gregory W. Bevington, Atty, 310 Grant St., Suite 1102, Grant Building,Pittsburgh, PA 15219

Meetings

LEGAL NOTICE BOROUGH OF AVALON

The Civil Service Commission of the Borough of Avalon will hold a public meeting on Monday, February 16, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. at Borough Council Chambers, 640 California Avenue, Avalon, PA 15202. The purpose of the meeting is to decide the appeal of Chief of Police Thomas Kokoski from Borough Council Resolution No. 1340 and to adopt any written Findings and conduct any general pending business. Lorraine Makatura Borough Manager

ANNOUNCEMENTS Meetings

NOTICE – TOWNSHIP OF KILBUCK

The Board of Supervisors of the Township of Kilbuck will hold a public meeting to consider the adoption of an Ordinance establishing a new stop intersection and clarifying that the Board of Supervisors may establish additional stop intersections via ordinance, said meeting to be held on February 24th at 7:00 p.m. at the Kilbuck Township Municipal Building, 343 Eicher Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15237, at which time all interested persons may attend and be heard.

SUMMARY

The proposed ordinance would establish an all-way stop controlled intersection at the intersection of Highland Drive and Thornridge Road, and clarify that the Board of Supervisors of the Township of Kilbuck may from time to time establish additional stop intersections by ordinance. A copy of the proposed Ordinance may be examined in the Township office, without charge, or obtained for a charge not greater than the cost thereof, during regular business hours.

Andrew Wright, Township Manager

NOTICE OF CHANGE IN MEETING TIME

Notice is hereby given that the February 20, 2026 Regular Monthly Meeting of the Board of Directors of the Allegheny County Housing Authority will be held at a revised time.

The Finance and Audit Committee Meeting will now be held at 10:30 a.m.

The Regular Board Meeting will be held at 11:30 a.m.

Both meetings will take place in the Authority’s Boardroom, 2nd Floor, 301 Chartiers Avenue, McKees Rocks, PA 15136.

The public is encouraged to attend.

Questions concerning this notice may be directed to Jennifer Jackson at jjackson@achousing.org or by fax at 412-776-6250.

If you require an accommodation to participate, please contact the Authority at least 48 hours in advance.

Richard Stephenson Executive Director Allegheny County Housing Authority

The City of Pittsburgh Equal Opportunity Review Commission will host a regular meeting on Thursday, February 19th from 12-1pm. It will take place in the Learning Lab on the sixth floor of the City-County Building; 414 Grant Street, Pittsburgh PA 15219.

On the Agenda:

• Introduction: Roll Call

• Approval of January 2026 Minutes

• Public Comment • February 2026 Plans (Review and Action)

• ITQ Contracts (Notice Only)

• Contract Alerts & Violations (Notice Only)

• Commissioner Comments

• Office of Business Diversity Comments

For more information email EORC@pittsburghpa.gov.

LEGAL ADVERTISING

Bids/Proposals

HILL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (Hill CDC)

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS City of Pittsburgh, PA DEADLINE EXTENDED

Notice is hereby given that proposals for Design and/or Engineering services will be received by the Hill CDC until 5 pm on Tuesday, the 24th of February, 2026. This request is for proposals that provide professional architectural and engineering services for the Federal Home Loan Bank of Pittsburgh (Affordable Housing Program) grant awarded project of 10 units of housing across the properties located at 2343-2351 Centre Avenue, also known as Cultivation Corner. The Hill CDC is committed to expanding opportunity and broadening participation among qualified firms, including certified small, disadvantaged, minority, women, and locally based firms, in its procurement and subcontracting. The Hill CDC seeks to reduce barriers, promote competition, and enhance utilization of underrepresented firms. Proposals will be reviewed by the Hill CDC and selected applicants may be invited for an interview or briefing. Contract award and commencement of work are expected in Q1 of 2026. Request for Proposals package may be obtained at the Hill Community Development Corporation or by emailing opportunity@hilldistrict.org. The Hill CDC reserves the right to reject any bids or to accept any bid deemed for the best interests of the Hill CDC and waive any formalities in bidding.

THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF PITTSBURGH INVITATION FOR BIDS (IFB) FOR FAMILY RECREATIONAL AREA AT NORTHVIEW HEIGHTS, AMP-09

IFB #600-11-26 (GENERAL, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, HEATING)

THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF PITTSBURGH (“HACP”)

will receive sealed bids for the Family Recreational Area at Northview Heights, AMP-09 project.

The construction work is estimated to begin: June 2026

Bid Documents will be available on or about Monday, February 9, 2026 and may be obtained from HACP’s webpage, www.hacp.org. Bidders may register on the website and download the bid documents free of charge.

A Pre-Bid Conference will be held via Zoom meeting; on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. Please see the meeting information below: Join Zoom Meeting: https://hacp-org.zoom.us/j/83631348831?p wd=kWp6loeArhdb2MH8zY23DnpIOn0ik6.1

Meeting ID: 836 3134 8831

Passcode: 839729 +1 301 715 8592 (Washington D.C.)

Bidders shall come prepared to review all aspects of the construction site necessary to prepare a bid.

Bids will be received at: HACP Procurement Department 412 Boulevard of the Allies, 6th Floor Pittsburgh, PA 15219

Attn: Brandon Havranek, Associate Director of Procurement/ Contracting Officer until 10:00 a.m. March 17, 2026.

HACP will also accept online submissions for this Invitation for Bid in addition to accepting submissions at our 412 Boulevard of the Allies office. For respondents wishing to submit online, please access the instructions provided in the project manual or on HACP’s website to submit the bid digitally. In addition to the electronic submittal above, HACP will only be accepting physical bids dropped off in person from 8:30 a.m. until the closing time of 10:00 am on March 17, 2026, in the lobby of 412 Boulevard of the Allies, Pittsburgh, PA 15219. Sealed bids may still be mailed via USPS at which time they will be Time and Date Stamped at 412 Boulevard of the Allies, 6th Floor, Pittsburgh, PA 15219. All bids must be received at the above address no later than March 17, 2026, at 10:00 a.m., regardless of the selected delivery mechanism. HACP reserves the right to waive any informality in or reject any and all bids. No bid shall be withdrawn for a period of sixty (60) days subsequent to the opening of bids without the consent of HACP.

The Contractor will be required to comply with all applicable Equal Employment Opportunity requirements for Federally Assisted Construction Contracts. The Contractor must ensure that employees and applicants for employment are not discriminated against because of race, color, religion, sexual preference, handicap or national origin. HACP has revised its website. As part of those revisions, vendors must now register and log-in, in order to view and download IFB/RFP documentation.

THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF PITTSBURGH STRONGLY ENCOURAGES CERTIFIED MINORITY-OWNED BUSINESS ENTERPRISES AND WOMAN-OWNED BUSINESS ENTERPRISES TO RESPOND TO THE SOLICITATION.

Additional information may be obtained by contacting Brandon Havranek, Associate Director of Procurement/ Contracting Officer at (412) 6432890.

Caster D. Binion, Executive Director

HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF PITTSBURGH HACP conducts business in accordance with all federal, state, and local civil rights laws, including but not limited to Title VII, the Fair Housing Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act, The PA Human Relations Act, etc. and does not discriminate against any individuals protected by these statutes.

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

ALLEGHENY COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA

FEBRUARY 4, 2026

The Office of the County Controller of Allegheny County, in conjunction with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, Contract Awards Room; 7th Floor; Commonwealth Keystone Building; 400 North Street; Harrisburg, PA 17120 will receive bids through ECMS or a diskette delivered to the aforementioned address until 11:00 A.M. prevailing local time, Thursday, February 26, 2026 . Bids will be opened through ECMS at approximately 11:00 A.M. and can be viewed publicly in the Contract Awards Room, for the following:

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS

JACKS RUN BRIDGE NO. 3 DEMOLITION

ALLEGHENY COUNTY

COUNTY PROJECT NO. PD03-0108

MPMS NO.: 123285

THIS PROJECT WILL BE BID THROUGH PENNDOT ECMS

As a prospective bidder, please note the following general Project data regarding: Pre Bid Information, Bidding Requirements, and Contract Conditions. See the Project Manual and Drawings (Proposal Report) for detailed information, responsibilities and instructions.

PRE-BID INFORMATION: View the project Manual and Drawings (Proposal Report) on the PennDOT ECMS website (https://www.ecms.penndot. pa.gov/ECMS/) or in Room 504, County Office Building, 542 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15219.

BIDDING REQUIREMENTS: THIS PROJECT REQUIRES PREQUALIFICATION OF BIDDERS, INCLUDING SUBCONTRACTORS, AS SPECIFIED IN SECTION 102.01 OF COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION SPECIFICATIONS (PUBLICATION 408/2020, CURRENT EDITION) ON THIS PROJECT. ALL QUESTIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED THROUGH ECMS AND IF NEEDED ADDENDA WILL BE ISSUED ELECTRONICALLY. INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS WILL BE PROVIDED IN THE PROPOSAL REPORT WHICH CAN BE VIEWED THROUGH ECMS.

SUBMIT YOUR BID USING ECMS OR MAIL A DISKETTE TO THE PENNSYLVANIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, CONTRACTS AWARD ROOM.

CONTRACT CONDITIONS: U.S. Department of Labor minimum salaries and wages apply to this Project.

The County Manager reserves the right to reject any and all bids.

The anticipated Notice-to-Proceed for this project is April 13, 2026 and the project is to be completed by October 30, 2026

The County of Allegheny, in accordance with the Davis Bacon Act and other Federal Labor Standards Provisions; Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 78 Stat. 252, 42 U.S.C. 2000d to 2000d-4 and Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, Department of Transportation, Subtitle A, Office of the Secretary, Part 21 Non-discrimination in Federally-assisted programs of the County of Allegheny issued pursuant to such Act; Executive Order 11246; Section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968; Section 109 of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974; and Executive Order 11625 (Utilization of Minority Business Enterprises), hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively ensure that in any contract pursuant to this advertisement, the County will afford disadvantaged business enterprises full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and the County will not discriminate against disadvantaged business enterprises on the grounds of race, color, or national origin in consideration for an award. It is a condition of the bidding process/contract that responsive bidders/contractors shall follow the disadvantaged business enterprise procedures in the Bidding and Contracting Documents.

AMY

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL NO. 26-02

Port Authority of Allegheny County d/b/a Pittsburgh Regional Transit (PRT) is requesting proposals for the performance of the following service (“Contract Services”):

FINANCIAL AUDIT AND PENSION PLAN AUDIT SERVICES

The work under the proposed Agreement consists of providing both Financial Audit Services and Pension Plan Audit Services. The required services include, but are not limited to:

1.) Financial a.) Financial – Perform annual single audit and financial audits

b.) Review and certify PRT’s statistical data required for the annual FTA NTD reports.

c.) Reports required by the FTA, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny or other agencies.

d.) Supplementary schedules

e.) Special studies and reports authorized and/or required by PRT during the term of the agreement.

2.) Pension Plan – perform an annual audit of each of the PRT’s three pension plans.

The Agreement will be for a 3-year period with the option to extend the term of the Agreement up to 2 additional years at the sole discretion of PRT.

A copy of the Request for Proposal (RFP) will be available on or after February 5, 2026 and can be obtained by registering at the PRT’s ebusiness website: http://ebusiness.ridePRT.org and following the directions listed on the website. Please note that Proposers must register under the ebusiness categories of PROFESSIONAL and/or PSAA – Pro Accounting/Auditing for this RFP. Proposers may also register in other categories for any future RFPs issued by PRT. If you have specific questions regarding this RFP, please contact Fred Buckner at (412) 566-5467 or via email FBuckner@ridePRT.org.

An Information Meeting for interested parties will be held at 9:30 a.m., prevailing time, February 25, 2026 via Microsoft Teams video conference and/or conference call to answer any questions regarding this RFP.

To join by Microsoft Team video conference: · Join the meeting now

To join by Microsoft Teams call-in number:

· 412-927-0245 United States, Pittsburgh (Toll)

· Conference ID: 587 863 466#

Electronic proposals must be both received, and time stamped by a representative of the Procurement Department through PRT’s Ebusiness website at or before 2:00 p.m., prevailing time, March 10, 2026, at http://ebusiness.ridePRT.org. Proposals received or time stamped by a Procurement Department representative through PRT’s Ebusiness website after the advertised time for the submission of proposals shall be non-responsive and therefore ineligible for award. Each Proposer shall be solely responsible for assuring that its proposal is timely received and time stamped in accordance with the requirements herein.

This Contract Services may be funded, in part, by, and subject to certain requirements of, the County of Allegheny and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, and the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) of the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT). The proposal process and the performance of the requested services will be in accordance with guidelines and regulations of the FTA “Third Party Contracting Guidelines”, FTA Circular 4220.1F, as amended, and all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations.

Port Authority of Allegheny County d/b/a Pittsburgh Regional Transit, in compliance with 49 C.F.R., Part 26, as amended, implements positive affirmative action procedures to ensure that all Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (“DBEs”) have the maximum opportunity to participate in the performance of contracts and subcontracts financed, in whole or in part, with federal funds, if any, provided under or for the proposed Agreement. In this regard, all recipients or contractors shall take all necessary and reasonable steps in accordance with 49 C.F.R., Part 26, to ensure that DBEs have the maximum opportunity to compete for, and perform contracts and subcontracts for, the Contract Services.

Port Authority of Allegheny County d/b/a Pittsburgh Regional Transit, in compliance with 74 Pa.C.S. § 303, as may be amended, also requires that certified Diverse Businesses, (“DBs”) have the maximum opportunity to compete for, and perform contracts and subcontract for, the Contract Services. In this regard, all Proposers, and the Contractor, shall make good faith efforts, in accordance with 74 Pa.C.S. § 303, to ensure that DBs have the maximum opportunity to compete for, and perform contracts and subcontracts for, the Contract Services.

Further, proposers and the Contractor shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, age, disability, national origin, sex, sexual origin, gender identity or status as a parent in the award and performance of contracts or subcontracts for these Contract Services

Port Authority of Allegheny County d/b/a Pittsburgh Regional Transit reserves the right to reject any or all proposals.

COUNTY OF ALLEGHENY PITTSBURGH, PA February 9, 2026

The Office of the Director of the Department of Public works for Allegheny County in Conjunction with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, is soliciting Statements of Interest through PennDOTs electronic contract management system (ECMS) for the following: ALLEGHENY COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS Construction Management and Inspection Services For Bridge Preservation Group 5 County Project No. AA00-18FB ECMS No. 28426 Local Agreement Number: L01019

This is a federal-aid project with PennDOT oversight. Statements of Interest are due no later than March 4, 2026 and are to be submitted through PennDOTs ECMS System, https://www.ecms.penndot.pa.gov. The ECMS Agreement number is L01019.

A copy of the published advertisement will also be located on the County Website: https://www.alleghenycounty.us/projects-and-initiatives/ bids-and-solicitations/public-works-bids-and-proposals. Any inquiries regarding this Advertisement are to be directed to Matthew Sartori, P.E., Assistant Manager of Construction, at 412-350-5343 or Matthew.Sartori@AlleghenyCounty.us.

The County will use the normal selection process and preselect or short-list at least three firms for consideration for this Project assignment on the following evaluation criteria: Work Experience on County Oversight Projects, Use and Experience of Subconsultants, Review of Construction Manager’s Resume, Review of Inspectors’ Resumes, How Did the Team Perform on Past Projects, and Inclusion of a Sustainability Profile in Accordance with County Ordinance 04-23-OR.

Stephen G. Shanley, PE, Director Department of Public Works of Allegheny County

LEGAL ADVERTISING

Bids/Proposals

HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF PITTSBURGH REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) FOR BULK PRINTING AND MAILING SERVICES RFP #400-04-26

The Housing Authority of the City of Pittsburgh (HACP) hereby requests proposals from qualified Firms or Individuals capable of providing the following service(s): Bulk Printing and Mailing Services

The documents will be available no later than February 9, 2026 and signed, sealed proposals will be accepted until 10:00 a.m. on March 5, 2026. The Housing Authority of the City of Pittsburgh will only accept physical proposals dropped off in person from 8:00 AM until the closing time of 10:00 a.m. on March 5, 2026, in the lobby of One Stop Shop at 412 Boulevard of the Allies. Pittsburgh, PA 15219. Proposals may be uploaded to the Authority’s online submission site; the link is accessible via the HACP website and within the RFP. Sealed proposals may still be mailed via USPS, at which time they will be Time and Date Stamped at 412 Boulevard of the Allies, 6th Floor - Procurement, Pittsburgh, PA 15219.

Parties or individuals interested in responding may download a copy of the Solicitation from the Business Opportunities page of www.HACP.org.

Questions or inquires should be directed to:

Mr. Brandon Havranek, Associate Director of Procurement/Contracting Officer Housing Authority of the City of Pittsburgh 412 Boulevard of the Allies 6th Floor - Procurement Department Pittsburgh, PA 15219 412-456-2890

A pre-submission meeting will be held via Zoom meeting on February 19, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. Please see the meeting information below: Join Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: Passcode:

+1 301 715 8592 US (Washington D.C)

The Housing Authority of the City of Pittsburgh strongly encourages small businesses, minority businesses, women’s business enterprises, and veteran-owned businesses to respond to this solicitation.

Caster D. Binion, Executive Director Housing Authority of the City of Pittsburgh HACP conducts business in accordance with

state, and

of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act, The PA Human Relations Act, etc. and does not discriminate against any individuals protected by these statutes.

JOB OPPORTUNITIES

Help Wanted

ENTRY LEVEL POLICE OFFICER

The City of Altoona is now accepting applications for Entry Level Police Officers. Information and applications are available online at www.altoonapa.gov and in the Human Resources Department of City Hall at 1301 12th Street, Suite 400, Altoona, PA. Applications and applicable supporting documentation must be submitted to the Human Resources Department by Noon on Friday, February 20, 2026

The City of Altoona is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Schell Games LLC seeks Video Game and Full Stack Engineer in Pittsburgh, PA. Implement software using C++, C#, ActionScript, Python, Objective-C, Java and additional code languages. Telecommuting permitted. Medical/ Vision, Dental & Retirement benefits available. Apply: https://www.jobpostingtoday.com/ Ref #49276.

Joseph B. Fay Co., an S&B USA company, headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA, seeks Project Engineer 2 to work on prjcts at unanticipated locations thruout US, responsible for prfrmng engineering duties related to planning, designing & overseeing Public-Private Partnership large-scale infrastructure & civil -engineering construction prjcts. Apply at shikunusa.com/career-opportunities.

ACCOUNTANT

American Wire Research Inc. seeks Accountant (Wilmerding, PA). Work w/ mngmnt & external auditors to ensur accounting proced are compliant w/ GAAP & IRS regs. Degree & commensurate exp. req’d. Send resume via email to hr@americanwireresearch.com.

LEGAL ADVERTISING Bids/Proposals

HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF PITTSBURGH REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) FOR HOUSING CHOICE VOUCHERS QUALITY CONTROL INSPECTIONS RFP #400-05-26

The Housing Authority of the City of Pittsburgh (HACP) hereby request proposals from qualified Firms or Individuals capable of providing the following service(s):

HOUSING CHOICE VOUCHERS QUALITY CONTROL INSPECTIONS

The documents will be available no later than February 9, 2026 and signed, sealed proposals will be accepted until 11:00 a.m. on March 5, 2026. The Housing Authority of the City of Pittsburgh will only accept physical proposals dropped off in person from 8:00 AM until 11:00 a.m. on March 5, 2026, in the lobby of One Stop Shop at 412 Boulevard of the Allies Pittsburgh, PA 15219. Proposals may be uploaded to the Authority’s online submission site; the link is accessible via the HACP website and within the RFP. Sealed proposals may still be mailed via USPS at which time they will be Time and Date Stamped at 412 Boulevard of the Allies, 6th Floor - Procurement, Pittsburgh, PA 15219.

Parties or individuals interested in responding may download a copy of the Solicitation from the Business Opportunities page of www.HACP.org.

Questions or inquiries should be directed to:

Brandon Havranek Associate Director of Procurement/Contracting Officer 412 Boulevard of the Allies 6th Floor - Procurement Department Pittsburgh, PA 15219 412-643-2890

A pre-submission meeting will be held via Zoom meeting on February 19, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. Please see the meeting information below: Join Zoom Meeting: Meeting ID: 878 9241 6218 Passcode: 641323 Dial by your location: +1 646 931 3860 (US)

The Housing Authority of the City of Pittsburgh strongly encourages certified minority business enterprises and women business enterprises to respond to this solicitation.

Caster D. Binion, Executive Director Housing Authority of the City of Pittsburgh

HACP conducts business in accordance with all federal, state, and local civil rights laws, including but not limited to Title VII, the Fair Housing Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act, The PA Human Relations Act, etc. and does not discriminate against any individuals protected by these statutes.

JOB OPPORTUNITIES

Help Wanted

The University of Pittsburgh’s School of Medicine’s Department of Cell Biology seeks a Software Developer to work in Pittsburgh, PA. This is a hybrid office/work-fromhome position within the United States, but the employee must live within commuting distance of the office in Pittsburgh, PA. Will develop software applications and systems tailored to large-scale data workflows and APIs using Python and the Flask framework to support data access, visualization, and interactivity. Apply at https://www.join.pitt.edu, #26000674. Please upload a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and salary requirements. The University of Pittsburgh is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer and values equality of opportunity, human dignity and diversity. EEO/AA/M/F/Vets/Disabled.

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Help Wanted

PROJECT AND BUDGET ANALYST

Pittsburgh Regional Transit is seeking a Project and Budget Analyst to provide budget, invoicing, and project support for AIS and agency initiatives. Provides project coordination activities such as planning, communications, implementation support and training. Manage invoice process and renewal activities. Assists in developing contract specifications for a variety of office equipment and supplies for Port Authority of Allegheny County d/b/a Pittsburgh Regional Transit (PRT). Research products for price quotes according to specifications, developing requests for bids, ordering office supplies, furniture and equipment, and reconciling invoices and resolving invoice discrepancies. Analyzes equipment and supply costs and provides input on proposed capital and budget expenditures.

Essential Functions:

· Coordinates and executes project support tasks including project planning, inventory preparations, event support, activity tracking, project delivery preparations, communications preparations, project reports, implementation support, training, and other project support as needed.

· Manage purchasing vehicles for information technology services and equipment, including RFPs, RFQs, Bids, work orders, and invoices, ensuring adherence to all federal and state procurement regulations and PRT processes. Track budgets for technology lines of business and provide recommendations for future budget adjustments and requests.

· Lead tracking and timeline of information technology bid and service renewals, ensuring that bids and RFPs are prepared and released in a timely manner.

Job requirements include:

· High school diploma or GED.

· Associate’s degree or two (2) years of college in business administration, finance, information technology, data analytics or a related field from an accredited college or university. Related experience may substitute for education on a yearfor-year basis.

· Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

· Highly effective and professional communication skills with a customer -centric mindset.

· Excellent writing skills Excellent detail-oriented organizational skills

· Proven fiscal management skills.

· Proven history in customer facing role.

· Project management, coordination, and/or execution experience related to communications, implementation, and/or training

· Demonstrated ability in the use of Microsoft Office 365, including Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint.

Preferred attributes:

· Project Management certification

· Process improvement experience.

· Proven experience in vendor coordination

· Minimum of one (1) year experience in writing Bid and RFP specifications for information technology or other technical products and services. No certifications or licenses required.

· Experience evaluating, implementing, configuring, and managing information technology systems and services, or related technical and application management experience.

· Experience leading projects from a coordination, analysis, definition, implementation, and training perspective.

· Demonstrated ability in the use of project management methodologies and software for tracking tasks and outcomes.

· Experience managing RFP and bid processes in the government sector.

· Experience writing bid and RFP specifications, preferably with technology-centric requirements.

· Customer-centric approach to both use of technology services for internal optimization and ultimate end-result for patrons.

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

Glenn Huetter

Employment Department

345 Sixth Avenue, 3rd Floor Pittsburgh, PA 15222-2527

GHuetter@RidePRT.org EOE

To provide support and assistance to the Director – Bus and Rail Operations with regard to administrative services such as payroll and monitoring and analysis of operating budgets and programs, at the Port Authority of Allegheny County d/b/a Pittsburgh Regional Transit (PRT). Manages and monitors dispatcher work assignments and scheduled absences to ensure system coverage.

Essential Functions:

· Directly oversees the dispatch personnel in the department.

· Manages the dispatcher extra-board to assure work assignments are filled consistently with the provisions of the collective bargaining agreement and departmental guidelines. Monitors the overtime assignments made by dispatchers at the operating locations and coordinates the filling of work assignments that cannot be filled within a given location. Conducts and coordinates picks for dispatcher work assignments and vacations.

· Works with the Payroll Department and system users to research payroll discrepancies and/or errors between the Dispatch-Bid system and PeopleSoft. Performs corrective adjustments within the Dispatch-Bid system. Communicates daily with system users to provide support and troubleshooting assistance for PAAC’s Dispatch-Bid system.

Job requirements include:

· BA/BS Degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Accounting, Economics or directly related field from an accredited school. Directly related experience may be substituted for the education on a year-for-year basis.

· Minimum of (3) years experience in public transit operations.

· Demonstrated ability in the use of Windows, Microsoft Word and Excel.

· Effective and professional communication skills.

Preferred attributes:

· Minimum of three (3) years’ experience as a bus/rail division dispatcher in public mass transit.

· Prior experience with HASTUS Daily modules. Prior experience with PeopleSoft.

Annual Salary $78,300 - $117,400 We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package. Interested candidates should forward a cover letter (with salary requirements) and resume to:

Missy Ramsey Employment Department 345 Sixth Avenue, 3rd Floor Pittsburgh, PA 15222-2527 MRamsey@RidePRT.org EOE

INFORMATION SECURITY SPECIALIST

Pittsburgh Regional Transit is seeking a Information Security Specialist to lead and maintain Information Security technical and human-centered initiatives for Port Authority of Allegheny County d/b/a Pittsburgh Regional Transit (PRT). Maintains policies, procedures, standards and documentation to assess, monitor, report, escalate and remediate IT risk and compliance issues. Evaluates business objectives, derive technical requirements and develops secure, reliable, and efficient security solutions for the business. Provides oversight regarding audit, regulatory and risk assessment activities across all IT functional areas. Implements mitigation strategies and approaches based on both audit and assessment feedback and management participation.

Essential Functions:

• Support Information Security and Incident Response activities for PRT.

o Develop, lead, and assist in human -centered information security awareness, training, informational campaigns, and other activities focused on ensuring that internal customers are well-prepared for Information Security risks.

o In support of secure authentication environment, process password reset requests and further the implementation of single sign-on and self-service authentication management.

o Monitor and analyze alerts to identify security issues for remediation.

o Support the implementation of critical security controls as they relate to PCI/HIPPA and risk assessments.

Job requirements include:

• High school diploma or GED.

• Bachelor’s degree in information security or related field from an accredited college or university. Related experience plus certifications may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis.

• Knowledge of information security standards (e.g., PCI/DSS, ISO 17799/27002, etc.), along with rules and regulations related to information security and data confidentiality.

• Ability to develop and execute:

o Information Security training (both live and recorded), o policies and standards, o and network penetration testing (and evaluation).

• Ability to evaluate vulnerability assessments, risk analysis, contract review, management of gap remediation and compliance testing.

• Strong analytical and problemsolving skills are necessary.

• Strong documentation and organizational skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication and inter-personal skills

• Demonstrated ability in the use of Microsoft 365 platform.

• Valid PA driver’s license.

Preferred attributes:

• Ability to employ risk identification/ analysis of desktop, server, application, database, and overall network security principles.

• CISSP, GSEC, GIAC, or other security certifications are desired (training for these can be provided by Authority, if necessary).

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