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World-renowned sculptor Thaddeus Mosley Jr. passes at 99 Father to six, including City Councilman Khari Mosley

by Rob Taylor Jr. Courier Staff Writer

In 1946, the City of Pittsburgh became home to Thaddeus G. Mosley Jr. Little did the city, or the state, or the nation or the world know that one of the most renowned sculptors of our time had chosen the Steel City as his home.

By the time he was called to his ultimate home, he had left an indelible mark on the artistic world.

The New Pittsburgh Courier learned that Mosley died on Friday, March 6, 2026. He was 99.

"Our hearts are broken to share the passing of our father, Thaddeus Mosley," Pittsburgh City Councilman Khari Mosley said in a statement to the Courier.

"He was a dedicated family man, ubiquitous community pillar, and an inim-

itable creative force who embodied the hard-working ethos of his blue-collar Western Pennsylvanian roots and the innovative essence of the classic jazz music that served as his spiritual inspiration. We are truly grateful for the enormous outpouring of love and support shown to our family during this unspeakably difficult time.”

Thaddeus Mosley Jr. was born on July 23, 1926, in New Castle, about 45 miles north of Pittsburgh.

Even though Mosley's father was a coal miner for some 40 years, Mosley knew as a youngster it wasn't something he wanted to do as a career.

He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II, ran track at the University of Pittsburgh, and played SEE MOSLEY A3

THADDEUS MOSLEY JR. PASSED AWAY ON MARCH 6, 2026, AT AGE 99.

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'The Ebony Canal' wins NAACP Image Award for Best Short Form Documentary

by Rob Taylor Jr. Courier Staff Writer

Documentaries and short films that shed light on a certain issue aren't made for the purpose of winning awards.

However, "The Ebony Canal," the documentary directed by Pittsburgher Emmai Alaquiva and featuring four African American women who were fully transparent about their journeys to maternity and the health complications they faced, was so well-received that it won the 2026 NAACP Im-

age Award for Best Short Form Documentary, the New Pittsburgh Courier has learned exclusively.

The awards ceremony was held, Feb. 28, in Pasadena, Calif. One of the featured women in the documentary, Pittsburgher Larissa Lane, made the trip to California for the ceremony, along with Alaquiva. Together, they were there to receive the physical NAACP Image Award.

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‘SINNERS’

A musical and horrific chronicle of racist America

by Emilie Guitard University of Bordeaux

Vilified—with a few exceptions—by the French press upon its release, Ryan Coogler’s latest film nevertheless ranks among the most profitable horror films in the history of the global box office. For those in the United States grappling with the brutality of the Trump administration, particularly people of color, the film, nominated for 16 Oscars—the ceremony for which will be held on Sunday, March 15— carries powerful and heartening messages.

“Bloated and incomprehensible” according to Les Inrocks or “a dated exercise in style” according to Libération: the French press was not kind to Ryan Coogler’s latest film, Sinners , upon its release in April 2025.

Yet at the same time, in the United States, and elsewhere in the world, the film was critically acclaimed and acclaimed, becoming the fifth highest-grossing horror film at the global box office. Most importantly, at the beginning of March 2026, the sixth film by the African American director of Fruitvale Station (2013), Creed (2015), and the two Black Panther films (2018 and 2022) broke a record for Oscar nominations, becoming a favorite in no fewer than sixteen categories, starting with Best Director. Robert Coogler could therefore be the first Black director to win this major award, as the Academy Awards approach their 100th anniversary.

As with Robert Coogler’s two previous films, Black Panther (2018) and Black Panther: Wakanda Forever (2022), Sinners deserves a close analysis of the various themes it explores, presented in a fantastical and horrific style (by revisiting the classic vampire motif) but also in a historical one (since the plot is set in Mississippi in the early 1930s, marked by the Jim Crow laws of racial segregation) and even in a musical one (by paying homage to the blues, the Black music of the southern United States). This blend of genres primarily allows the film to address the history of interracial relations in the United States and the violence that pervades them to this day.

From music of “sinners” to a ritual of reparation The scenario of Sinners is situated at the intersection of two myths, both mobilizing Evil in its most absolute conception: that of the creation of the blues and that of the vampire.

The film opens with the bloodied young musician Sammy “Preacher Boy” Moore clutching a broken guitar neck, pushing open the doors of his pastor father’s church in the early morning. When his father, in front of the congregation, urges him to put down his guitar and turn away from the music of “sinners,” it’s not just a rhetorical device in

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a Sunday sermon: this scene may echo a famous legend about the origin of the blues.

The legend tells of a not-particularly-talented young guitarist, Robert Johnson (1911-1938), who one night met the Devil at the intersection of Routes 49 and 61 in Clarksdale, Mississippi (the small town where Sinners is set). As a result of a Faustian pact with him, R. Johnson supposedly traded his soul for exceptional talents as a composer, singer and musician, as he himself recounts in his famous song “Cross Road Blues”.

Although this diabolical pact at the origin of Sammy’s captivating music “Preacher Boy” is only implied in the film, its magical-religious character is, on the other hand, presented from the outset as the main driving force of the plot and explicitly formulated at the beginning of the film by the narrator, Annie, a healer and priestess of hoodoo.

Juke joints: places of refuge in a racist society However, before staging the irruption of Evil attracted by the song of young Sammy, the first part of the film evokes rather the patient organization by the twin gangsters Smoke and Stack (both played by Michael B. Jordan, in a remarkable performance which also earned him the award for best actor at the recent Actors Awards of the opening night of a “juke joint” in an old sawmill on the edge of a forest and near a river ( designed for the occasion, based on historical research,

by Hannah Beachler, already awarded for the sets and costumes of the two Black Panther films ).

From the late 19th to the mid-20th century, juke joints served as spaces of freedom for the enslaved African American community and later for freed but still discriminated-against workers in the southern United States, particularly in access to leisure activities. They represented havens from racial violence. Owned by Black people, these establishments offered the opportunity to dance, drink, sing, and ultimately find themselves in segregated spaces for an evening. The film aptly portrays the juke joint as a mirror image of the church, another important space for social interaction within the African American community of the South. Both were also places where Black music of liberation and healing emerged: gospel in the church during the day and blues in the juke joint at night.

The essential role of this place and the music played there is superbly represented by R. Coogler in the famous “Surreal Montage” scene. Singing “I Lied to You” to address his pastor father and declare his love for the blues, Sammy “Preacher Boy” literally tears away “the veil between life and death” by “conjuring the spirits of the past and the future,” who gradually materialize among the crowd of ecstatic dancers. Among them, one can see an elderly man in a boubou playing the ngoni, certainly representing the “West African griot” mentioned at the beginning of the film, an Acholi dancer (from present-day Uganda) adorned with cowrie shells, and a Zaouli mask from the Gouro region (present-day Ivory Coast). These are all “ancestral” figures, echoing the words addressed at the same time to young Sammy by the old blues player Delta Slim: “The blues was not imposed on us like this religion [Christianity]. We brought it back with us. What we do is magic. It is sacred and great” (author’s translation).

But, in a truly Afrofuturist movement, young Sammy’s blues also summons musical figures of the future: first an electric guitarist with a resolutely P-Funk style, who can evoke Jimmy Hendrix as well as George Clinton or Bootsy Collins , then a hip-hop DJ with turntables in the style of Kool Herc accompanied by hip-hop dancers followed later by twerking dancers, or even a Black ballerina evoking the famous African American troupe of Alvin Ailey.

In Sinners, the resistance of African cults in the south-

ern United States is also embodied by the central character of Annie, a healer and priestess of hoodoo.

The film emphasizes two fundamental aspects of the cult: its connection to the blues and its healing and restorative functions, particularly demonstrated by Annie in her role as a healer, through the use of preparations called “roots,” and as a protector who provides her beloved Smoke with an amulet (Mojo bag) that saves his life. She is also, through her esoteric skills, the first to identify the malevolent entities drawn to the juke joint

by Sammy “Preacher Boy”’s music not as haints, common in Southern American folklore , but as vampires …

Presented during its promotion as the big surprise of Sinners, the appearance of vampires around the film’s midpoint is actually part of a long literary and cinematic tradition, notably initiated by Bram Stoker’s famous Dracula in 1897.

The main White vampire, Remmick, seems indeed just as, if not more, drawn to young Sammy’s blues as to his blood and that of the juke joint’s patrons. He thus clearly seems to embody, as R. Coogler himself acknowledges, the White musicians and promoters who seized the blues and commercialized it by “whitewashing” it, ultimately giving birth to rock and roll and country music.

Furthermore, the seductive rhetoric that Remmick deploys to convince the Black members of the juke joint staff to let him in, referring first to the idea of​​ being together in a large music-loving “family” and then, once unmasked, promising them freedom (which they will never experience in their lifetime) if they allow themselves to be bitten to join him as vampires, singularly echoes the “White ignorance” theorized by C. Mills, and to some extent the “White savior syndrome,” particularly prevalent in seemingly progressive artistic circles.

It is striking, moreover, to note that the one who, transformed in turn into a vampire, will be the first to enter the blues club is the only protagonist perceived as White, but daughter of a “mulatto” and close friend of the juke joint team, starting with one of the two twins, Stack, whom she will also end up biting to make him a Black vampire: a symbolic crossing of the “color line” in the form of betrayal, here with disastrous consequences for the small African American community gathered that night at the juke joint.

Thus, despite its fantastical dimension and a plot set in the post-slavery past of the southern United States, make no mistake: Sinners appears resolutely contemporary and eminently political, especially for Americans suffering under the brutality of D. Trump for two terms and while the ICE immigration police steal the lives of racialized people and their allies on American soil every day.

By denouncing the historically entrenched racism in the United States, but also by rehabilitating African-American musical, cultural, and ritual heritage, R. Coogler’s latest film offers audiences comfort in an entertaining way, much like Bad Bunny dangling from a lamppost singing Latinx pride at the last Super Bowl halftime show. Sinners will undoubtedly receive a shower of trophies at the upcoming Oscars, and we wish it all the best. May French cinema give greater prominence to such an artistic and political offering. And may its critics learn to appreciate these kinds of films for the powerful messages they convey and the comfort they bring to their viewers.

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

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1874—Charles Sumner, one of the greatest White heroes of Black history, dies at age 63. Sumner became involved in politics as a powerful orator against slavery. For his efforts he was brutally beaten in the Capitol Building by a South Carolina Congressman in May 1856. But he was not deterred. It was Sumner who introduced the 13th Amendment outlawing slavery in America. He was also among those who proposed aiding the economic advancement of the former slaves by giving each Black “40 acres and a mule” through the use of government land and by seizing land from the former slave owners.

1959—Lorraine Hansberry’s play “A Raisin in the Sun” opens on Broadway at the Barrymore Theatre with Sidney Poitier and Claudia McNeil in the starring roles. With 530 performances, the play became the longest running African American-written play in Broadway history, and the first Broadway hit written by an African American woman.

Hansberry’s promising career was cut short by cancer in 1965. She was only 34.

• MARCH 12

1773—This is the most probable date when Black explorer Jean Baptiste Pointe du Sable begins building the settlement, which would eventually become the city of Chicago, Ill. The Haitian-born (c 1745) de Sable would over time become a man of considerable wealth, owning commercial buildings, docks, trading posts and a mansion. Du Sable was the product or a Frenchman and an African woman. He died Aug. 19, 1818.

1791—Pierre Charles L’Enfant was commissioned to design and lay out the nation’s capital city—Washington, D.C. However, a dispute with President George Washington forced his departure the very next year. Thus, the final design and layout fell to Black inventor and mathematician Benjamin Banneker.

Although two White men were nominally in charge of the project, historical records show that it was Banneker’s mathematical skills and his memory of L’Enfant’s plans that enabled the project to be completed.

1955—One of the chief founders of modern jazz, Charlie “Yardbird” Parker, died on this day in New York City. Parker is widely considered “the greatest jazz saxophonist of all time.” His death at 35 was reportedly a result of pneumonia worsened by drug and alcohol abuse.

1964—Legendary Black leader Malcolm X formally separates from the Elijah Muhammad-led Nation of Islam although his initial statement of resignation was given March 8.

The separation was triggered by growing differences over Islam and the proper role of religion in the Black liberation struggle as well as

by Malcolm’s objections to Elijah Muhammad’s infidelities. Less than a year later, Malcolm was assassinated by men allegedly connected with a Nation of Islam mosque in New Jersey.

• MARCH 13

1794—Eli Whitney patents the cotton gin—a device that made cotton production much more profitable by more efficiently separating the seed from the cotton. The invention had the effect of extending the life of slavery in the South. However, there remains a historical dispute as to whether Whitney actually invented the cotton gin as most history books claim. There is some evidence that Whitney’s entire idea was based on a device developed by slaves laboring on the Georgia plantation of Catherine Green. Whitney, a lawyer, worked briefly for Green and it was while working for her that he allegedly invented the cotton gin.

1868—The impeachment trial of President Andrew Johnson began in the United States Senate. The ultimate failure to convict and oust Johnson from the presidency was a major setback for the recently freed slaves. Even though he was

Abraham Lincoln’s vice president, Johnson actually favored the former slave owners and the continuation of White power in the South. He was also opposed to Blacks having the right to vote. Although the impeachment and trial weakened him, his continuation as president helped pave the way for the emerging power of the Ku Klux Klan and the denial of rights to Blacks.

1932—The first Black daily newspaper begins publication. The paper was the Atlanta Daily World and it was founded by William A. Scott III.

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1821—The African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church is officially formed in New York City.

However, the church had been actually operating since 1796. A decision to officially separate from the White-controlled Methodist Church was reached in 1820. The dispute centered in part around the refusal of Whites to allow Black ministers to preach. Among the founders were James Varnick, Abraham Thompson and June Scott. Today the denomination has an estimated 1.2 million members and operates Livingstone College in Salisbury, N.C. 1933— Legendary music composer and producer Quincy Jones is born on this day in Chicago, Ill. 1977—One of the unsung heroines of the Civil Rights Movement, Fannie Lou Hamer, died on this day in 1977. Hamer, the youngest of 20 children born in Ruleville, Miss., became active in voter registration and later became Mississippi field secretary for the Student Non-Violent Coordinating Committee as well as head of the Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party. She also coined the phrase, “I’m sick and tired of being sick and tired.”

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1897—The 55th Congress convened with one Black member remaining in the legislative body— George White of North Carolina.

All the Black political progress made during Reconstruction had been snatched away after the Hayes-Tilden Compromise of 1887. By 1890 states throughout the South had effectively taken away the right of Blacks to vote with schemes ranging from literacy tests to poll taxes to Whites-only primaries. As a result Blacks were forced from elected office. When White’s term expired in 1901, there would not be another African American elected to Congress for 27 years and he would come from the North—Oscar DePriest of the Southside of Chicago (1st Congressional District of Illinois.)

• MARCH 16

1827—The first Black-owned and operated newspaper in America begins publishing. It was Freedom’s Journal. It published weekly in New York City from 1827 to 1829.

Editors John Russwurm and Samuel Cornish declared as their mission: “We wish to plead our own cause.

Too long have others spoken for us.”

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1806—Norbert Rillieux, one of the earliest Black chemical engineers in America or Europe, was born on this day in 1806. The product of a wealthy French plantation owner in New Orleans and his Black mistress, Rillieux was given his freedom and sent to Paris, France, to be educated. He is best known for his invention of the “multiple evaporation process” which revolutionized the sugar and paper industries. It also saved the lives of many who had previously labored in extremely dangerous conditions. Rillieux returned to the U.S., but as conditions for free Blacks deteriorated prior to the Civil War, he went back to Paris and died there in 1894.

1999—Maurice Ashley, a Jamaican immigrant living in Brooklyn, becomes the first Black grandmaster in modern chess history.

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'The Ebony Canal' wins NAACP Image Award for Best Short Form Documentary NAACP AWARD FROM A1

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"I'm very grateful, this is an honor, honestly."

In the documentary, Lane explained how she lost her son, Zuri, just two days after his birth, on Sept. 24, 2022.

Another woman who was featured, Mariah Peoples, said upon learning "The Ebony Canal" won an NAACP Image Award: “I shared my journey hoping to make a difference in just one person's life, not knowing I was making a difference in my own as well. The call to action addressing Black maternal and child health is urgent and to be recognized for the work done, and work to come, I truly feel honored.”

"The Ebony Canal" beat out the other nominees, “Black Longevity” (Apt. 5f), “CIRILO, A Legacy Untold” (JOCMedia & Entertainment), “Freeman Vines” (Switchboard), and “Masaka Kids, a Rhythm Within” (Netflix).

Depending on who you talk to, they're either talking or not talking about Black maternal health. One thing that doesn't lie is data. And data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention from 2022 stated that Black women were three times more likely to die from a pregnancy-re-

lated cause than White women. Moreover, from 2011 to 2015, the CDC found that White women experienced 13.0 deaths per 100,000 births, compared with 42.8 deaths per 100,000 births for Black women.

Statistics from the CDC also found that a Black woman with a higher education degree is 1.6 times as likely to die from a pregnancy-related death as a White or Latina woman with less than a high school diploma. Thus, Black women are disproportionately affected in maternal health even if they are better educated.

"The Ebony Canal's" mission was to highlight these disparities and bring forth a call to action to help bring the tragically high numbers pertaining to Black maternal mortality down. The awareness and care for Black women and Black mothers should go up, and the Black maternal mortality rates hopefully will go down, is what Alaquiva ultimately hopes will happen.

Internationally known and respected actress Viola Davis, also a winner of an EGOT (Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony awards), was the narrator of the documentary.

"You look at those numbers and it says something," Davis told the Associated Press at the Feb.

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"Doesn't matter your income, doesn't matter if you have great health care; so what it says is, usually, we're not believed when we walk into our doctor's office and we say that something is wrong, and that we need to be heard.

I'm always shining a light on Black women, because

World-renowned sculptor Thaddeus Mosley Jr. passes at 99 MOSLEY FROM A1

semi-pro basketball in the Pittsburgh area.

He worked part-time at the Pittsburgh Courier, primarily covering sports and also was a photographer.

He then found a position with the U.S. Postal Service, staying there for nearly 40 years, but never abandoning his love for sculpting.

"Early on, I got interested in African tribal art and Scandinavian design, just from reading and spending time at the Carnegie Museum. I started making figures and heads and, from there, got into abstraction and started entering shows.

I would say that my career followed a natural course," Mosley said in an article in Pittsburgh Quarterly in 2010.

Mosley was a self-taught artist. Over the decades, he received numerous honors recognizing his contributions to American sculpture, including: Pittsburgh Center for the Arts’ Artist of the Year in 1979; Pennsylvania Governor's Award for Artist of the Year in 1999; the Arts and Letters Award in Art from the American Academy of Arts and Letters in 2021; the prestigious Isamu Noguchi Award in 2022; and an Honorary Doctorate of Arts and Letters from his alma mater, the University of Pittsburgh, in 2022.

Highlights of his multi-decade career include: “Touching the Earth,” his public art fund-curated exhibition at New York’s City Hall Park (2025); “Following Space: Thaddeus Mosley & Alexander Calder,” a two-person presentation with one of his art heroes at the Seattle Art Museum (2024); his institutional solo exhibitions “Forest” at the Baltimore Museum of Art, “Maryland” (2021, traveled to Art + Practice, Los Angeles, and Nasher Sculpture Center, Dallas), “La Suite de l’Histoire” at Paris’ Musée National Eugène Delacroix, and “Sculpture” (Studio | Home) at Pittsburgh’s Mat-

tress Factory (2009); group exhibitions at the Whitney Museum of American Art, New York (2023), Bergen Kunsthall, Norway (2022), Harvard Business School, Boston (2020), and Sculpture Milwaukee (2020); and his inclusion in the 57th Carnegie International (2018).

In Pittsburgh, his works can be seen in the Hill District: "Phoenix and Mountaintop"; at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center: "Three Rivers Bench"; and at Carnegie Mellon University's Fifth and Clyde Courtyard: "Inverted Dancer," among other locations.

Mosley's work is also in the collections of prestigious art institutions, including: the Art Institute of Chicago; August Wilson African American Cultural Center; Baltimore Museum of Art; Brooklyn Museum, New York; Carnegie Museum of Art; Colby College Museum of Art, Waterville, Maine; High Museum of Art, Atlanta; Legacy Museum, Montgomery, Alabama; Mattress Factory, Pittsburgh; Metropolitan Museum of

Art, New York; Portland (Maine) Museum of Art; Seattle Art Museum; Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, New York; Westmoreland Museum of American Art, Greensburg; and Whitney Museum of American Art, New York.

In April, "Touching the Earth" will be the inaugural installation at Arts Landing, a soon-to-be-completed outdoor civic space and park in Downtown Pittsburgh’s Cultural District.

Mosley is survived by his six children: Martel Mosley (Barbara), Rochelle Sisco, Lorna Mosley (Bill Baskin), Tereneh Idia, Anire Mosley, Khari Mosley (Chelsa); eight grandchildren: Carl, Martel, Dana, Jean Luc, Imani, Thaddeus, Isaiah, and Zaire; two great grandchildren: Jasmine and Aisha; as well as many beloved extended family members and close friends, including his longtime companion, Teruyo Seya.

Homegoing Celebration details for Mosley were not announced as of Tuesday, March 10, 2026.

I do believe what Malcolm X said, that we are the most misunderstood, the most disrespected, and I will do anything in any way, shape or form to shine a light on when we are being disrespected." "'The Ebony Canal' stands at the intersection of art and advocacy, and we are proud to have served as executive producer on a project that elevates voices too often marginalized," said Janis Burley, August Wilson

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Rachel L. Strader was one of the four Black women featured in "The Ebony Canal." Upon learning of the win, she told the Courier: "Our stories matter and our voices move culture! Proud to be a part of work that brings about change."

And Alana Yzola-Daly, one of the four Black women featured in the

documentary and an associate producer, told the Courier: “Before, during and after my pregnancy, there were so many times that I felt unseen and unheard. The overwhelming response to this film has not only shined a light on my story, but the stories of the thousands of Black women that are overlooked and underserved every day.”

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'It's time for me to get my hat. Goodnight.'

Chris Moore hosts final show on KDKA Radio after 32 years, 46 years total in Pittsburgh media

by Rob Taylor Jr. Courier Staff Writer

Chris Moore, the iconic Pittsburgh broadcaster of TV and radio lore since 1980, called it a career on terrestrial radio on Sunday evening, Feb. 15, 2026.

On the KDKA Radio (1020 AM, 100.1 FM) airwaves, he told his faithful listeners that he won't be pulling a Michael Jordan—retiring and then returning a few years later. There's no regrets. Thirty-two years on KDKA Radio; and Moore hosted television shows concurrently for most of those years, whether it was on PCNC, WPXI, or WQED. "As I go off into retirement, I'm not going to be thinking about coming back," Moore said around 8:55 p.m., just a few moments before he signed off.

"My wife says I'm wrong on that, but I'm not really going to be thinking about coming back because I've done enough of it, and I feel like I'm going out on top now, and this is the way it should be. Nobody's firing me, KDKA has given me a big sendoff with a surprise party just before the show, and I've had a much larger time than even deserves to be thought of."

Moore's surprise party prior to his 5 p.m. show on Feb. 15 featured the likes of KDKA Radio reporter Timira Rush, former Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey, former KDKA-TV producer (and former Mayor Gainey spokesperson)

CHRIS MOORE BROADCASTS HIS FINAL SHOW ON KDKA RADIO, FEB. 15, 2026. (PHOTOS BY JAMES PRUDE) for the party for Moore.

"This is your day, Chris," former Mayor Gainey said to Moore on-air. "When you can reproduce leaders in the field that you've come from, it speaks volumes of leadership. When you can talk about issues that are difficult for others to talk about because you understand both sides of the

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CHRIS MOORE SPENT 32 YEARS AT KDKA RADIO. Olga George, photographer Richena Brockinson, public relations specialist Russell Bynum, Emmy Award-winning filmmaker Emmai Alaquiva, Pittsburgh Black Media Federation President Deborah Todd, Courier freelance photographer and WAMO Radio (107.3 FM) Sunday morning "I Praise" host Brother Marlon Martin, and others.

More than 50 people made their way to the KDKA Radio studios in Green Tree

table, we're going to miss that. When you talk about the people that know the doors that you've opened for many, we're just going to hope that somehow they can get someone that can fulfill that; they won't be able to replace it, but hopefully they can get someone to fill that, because without that, this city and this region loses a voice of truth."

It was Moore who co-founded the Pittsburgh Black Media Federation's

"You are 'The Moore of Pittsburgh' and there's so many people that will do anything for you because you and Dr. Joyce (Meggerson-Moore) just open your heart to strangers, to people who don't have any family here and you make them family," George said to Moore on-air. "You took in an island girl with a fiery temper...and you made her feel wanted and loved," George, a Virgin Islands native, added.

Just before Moore signed off, he played an audio clip of a conversation Moore had years ago with Donald Trump, before there was any notion that he would run for U.S. President. In the clip, Trump said: "Chris, it's hard to fire somebody

that has such high ratings.

But I don't like you, I never have liked you, I think you're terrible at what you do...Chris, you're fired!"

To that clip, Moore said live on-air: "I'm the last ___ that you gon' fire, you rascal you...and even though

I wish you well, I won't be here to comment on some of the dumb stuff that you do, and I guess that will be one of the good things about retirement."

Moore added: "Thank you all, it's time for me to get my hat. Goodnight."

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Pitt's K. Leroy Irvis Black History Month Celebration The New Pittsburgh Courier was there as the University of Pittsburgh held its K. Leroy Irvis Black History Month Celebration, Feb. 24, 2026, inside the Connolly Ballroom at Alumni Hall.

Also known as the K. Leroy Irvis Awards Dinner, it's named in honor of K. Leroy Irvis, the first Black speaker of the Pa. House of Representatives. He was a civil rights pioneer, a crusading attorney, and graduated from the Pitt Law School in 1954.

Irvis helped reform Pennsylvania's fiscal system and expanded education access.

He sponsored or

co-sponsored more than 1,600 pieces of legislation, with several addressing civil rights issues like fair housing, health care, prison reform and racial discrimination. Irvis also supported the creation of organizations such as the Pennsylvania Legislative Black Caucus, the Pennsylvania Minority Business Development Authority and Sickle Cell Society Inc. In 2003, the South Office Building of the state Capitol complex in Harrisburg was renamed in his honor.

Irvis died in 2006 at age 89.

THE 2026 K. LEROY IRVIS BLACK HISTORY MONTH CELEBRATION HONOREES, FROM LEFT: SISTER IASIA THOMAS, KELLIE WARE, DANIEL ABUSAMPEH, DEXTRIUS WILLIAMS JR., LORI DELALE-O’CONNOR, NATASHA WILLIAMS, FRANCES NEWMAN. (PHOTOS BY CHIEF IKHANA-HAL-MAKINA)

THE DISTINGUISHED ALUMNI HONOREE: SISTER IASIA THOMAS, CENTER.

THE EMERGING LEADER HONOREE: KELLIE WARE, CENTER.

THE INNOVATION IN SERVICE HONOREE: FRANCES NEWMAN, CENTER.

THE STUDENT LEADERSHIP (UNDERGRADUATE) HONOREE: DEXTRIUS WILLIAMS JR., CENTER.

K. Leroy Irvis

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$1,000 grand prize in youth talent show set for March 22 The New Pittsburgh Courier has learned that $1,000 is up for grabs in the upcoming youth “Annual Talent Hunt” hosted by the Iota Phi Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc. The event is Sunday, March 22, at the Greer Cabaret Theater, Downtown, but now is the time to email Simeon Weatherby at simeonweatherby@ gmail.com to enter. They’re looking

for singers, clean rapping, dance, instrumental performance, dramatic performance and visual arts. Admission to the event on March 22 is free.

Weatherby told the Courier that “this event provides students a professional platform to showcase their talents and engage with the community.”

Antioch Basketball Tournament It’s that time of year again! Antioch Baptist Church in Sewickley invites all to its fourth annual 3 vs. 3 Basketball Tournament, Saturday, May 23, at noon.

It will be held at Quaker Valley High School, 625 Beaver St., Leetsdale.

The event is open to everyone, with brackets for ages 8-11, 12-15 and 16+.

Registration and fees are $5 per team, player fee is $10, and spectator fee is $5.

Registration forms can be found at antiochfwbaptistsewickley.org.

For more information, call 412-7417688.

Reverend A. Marie Walker’s Weekly Inspiration

COURIER CHURCH DIRECTORY BAPTIST TEMPLE CHURCH Sunday Worship: 8 a.m. and 10:45 a.m.

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7241 Race Street Pittsburgh, Pa., 15208

Pastor—Rev. Dr. Rodney Adam Lyde

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91 Crawford Street Pgh., PA 15219 412-281-3141 Sunday Mass 11 AM

“The Lord thy God in the midst of you is mighty; He will SAVE, He will REJOICE over you with JOY; HE will REST in His LOVE, He will JOY over you with SINGING.” - Zephaniah 3:17

OUR GOD upon US. First to Save, Rejoice with Joy, will Rest in His Love and Sing over US.

Sunday School/Breakfast: 9 a.m.

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Sunday Worship Service: 10:30 a.m.

Sunday Worship Service: 11 a.m.

Bountiful Blessings: 1st, 3rd Tuesday, 5-7 p.m.

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NEW EVANGELISTIC MINISTRIES

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EAST LIBERTY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Sunday Services: 8:45 a.m. and 11 a.m.

Summer Worship Sundays: 10 a.m.

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ROCK HOUSE OF PRAISE WITHOUT WALLS MINISTRIES Sunday Worship Service: 11:30 a.m Thur. Bible Study: 7 p.m.

Rev. Dr. Michael Diaz

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CLARK MEMORIAL BAPTIST CHURCH

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Pastor— Robin Horton

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Pastor—Rev. Dr. Barbara A. Gunn

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ST. JOHN BAPTIST CHURCH “The Love Church” Sunday School: 10 a.m.

Sunday Worship Service: 11 a.m.

209 Bridge St. Wilmerding, Pa., 15148 412-829-8925

www.mtcarmelbaptistnv.org

WHITE LILY BAPTIST CHURCH “Word Fed, Spirit Led” Sunday School: 10 a.m.

Sunday Worship Service: 11:15 a.m.

3621 Chartiers Ave. Pittsburgh, Pa., 15204 412-771-2533 Pastor—Rev. Antawn D. Coleman Sr.

Senior Pastor—Rev. Laphon Flood-Francis

www.secnbapt.com

Sunday Worship Service: 11 a.m.

319 N. 2nd St. Apollo, Pa., 15613 724-596-4032

6556 Shetland Ave. Pittsburgh, Pa., 15206 412-441-7839

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NEW LIFE BAPTIST CHURCH

Sunday Worship Service: 10:15 a.m.

Servant Pastor A. Marie Walker

Pastor—

Nathaniel Pennybaker

Sunday School: 9:30 a.m.

Sunday Worship Service: 11 a.m.

Sunday Worship Service: 11 a.m.

Pastor—Rev. James D. Burwell

18 Harriet St., Rankin, Pa., 15105

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Wednesday Bible Study: 7 p.m.

90 Port Perry Rd. North Versailles, Pa., 15148 412-823-2841

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

TRIEDSTONE BAPTIST CHURCH Wednesday Prayer Meeting: 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday Bible Study: 7 p.m.

Sunday School: 9:30 a.m.

Sunday Worship Service: 11 a.m.

Tuesday eve. prayer line 313-209-8800, passcode 05277

116 South Highland Ave. Pittsburgh, Pa., 15206 412-441-3800

Sunday School: 9:15 a.m.

Sunday Worship Service: 11 a.m.

1301 Glenn St. Homestead, Pa., 15120 412-462-1011 www.clark1889.org

Pastor—Rev. Dorothy Stubbs

Pastor— Rev. John Welch

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Pastor—Rev. June Jeffries

CENTRAL BAPTIST CHURCH

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“A Church with a vision, A people with a prayer, worshipping God with a praise”

Sunday School: 9:30 a.m.

Sunday Worship Service: 10 a.m.

2200 Wylie Ave. Pittsburgh, Pa., 15219 Pastor—Rev. 412-566-1437 Courtney D. Meadows

Sunday Worship Service: 10:30 a.m.

1201 Hiland Ave. Coraopolis, Pa., 15108 412-264-3125

Pastor—Rev. Brian Carswell Flanagan Sr.

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Recognizing the Pittsburgh Softball Federation, aka the Black League!

The lifelong expression, “Let’s start at the beginning,” couldn’t be meant more literally than now.

Like me, many of you are probably of the misguided belief that the game of softball as we know it started in and around the time of our grandfathers, something like the '50s? Well, let me shake you and wake you as was done to me.

How about 1930?

First of all, let’s lay to rest the notion that softball is soft. As a matter of fact, if you think back to your grandpap’s days, you probably remember more than one scrape or two.

And please don’t act like you forgot a few choice nouns being shouted from the stands to the field, and from dugout to dugout. And for the record, those expletives were not limited to the men’s game, the ladies held their own, too!

As a matter of fact, I can recall distinctly my days growing up in Donora, Pa., the original city of champions...and the great softball games played at historic Palmer Park, where my Grandfather Al Neal took me up the hidden trailways to the park on those grand Saturday afternoons. Prior to those days, “Uncle Al,” as he was known, coached a women’s team in a sureenough women’s league.

(OK, if you must know, “Uncle Al” came by the name because he ran a few numbers back in the day... but look, he did it all for the church...no seriously!!!)

Alright, alright, let’s get on with the story. I had the pleasure of sitting down with Dennis “Punkin Pun” Walker to get educated on

LEGENDS OF THE GAME—Tommy Hurt—Tony “Bodeo” Young—Paul Jones—Carlos “Sugar” Hill—Richard “Rip” Warren and props go out to the legendary Kennard Basketball League in the Hill.

“Pun” gives credit to the League and their “Kings of Kennard” event that gave way to the idea and the start of the PBS Legends of the Game Ceremony. Secondly, big time recognition and respect to the women of the game, for those who played and for the countless others who did the organizing and heavy lifting

hours that keep those legendary ballfields ready for play. As a result, you will never forget the great time you had at Kennard Field, Chadwick Park, Manchester Field, Morgan Field in McKeesport, and Garfield Field.

Lastly, it goes without saying...nothing, absolutely nothing, gets done without the sponsors, the backbone of any quality operation...

AKA...the people with the

Town—McKeesport, Street Stars Lounge—McKeesport, and C-Town!

Clearly his humility precedes him, but it’s safe to say, some of these things don’t get off the ground without Dennis Walker and Reggie Smith. Their tireless efforts to put all the pieces together...location, contacts, enrollment, awards, catering, video and photos, and prizes and surprises, and that’s all the

Black and White, was also a standout City League athlete. And Reggie, a nationally recognized H.S. football star who brought his talents to the University of Pittsburgh, both understand what it takes to achieve greatness!

As noted, the 4th consecutive year sellout...300-plus, recognizing the best of the best with Hall of Fame inductions, now bringing the total number inducted to

PLAYERS WHO MADE THE GAME SPECIAL—Members of the Pittsburgh Softball Federation, aka the Black League! the history and future of the game. As you already know, “Pun” and my longtime friend Reggie Smith are the orchestrators of the enormously successful Pittsburgh Black League “Legends of the Game” Hall of Fame inductions and ceremony. (By the way...I suppose that you all know that “Pun” is a bona fide Pittsburgh Steeler hater, and how you tolerate that is beyond me, but if he’s a great home run hitter, I guess you have to take the bitter with the sweet.)

Having just completed their 4th consecutive year sellout, the ceremony remembers, recognizes, honors and salutes the great players of the Pittsburgh Softball Federation... AKA the Black League, both the men’s and women’s divisions. As well as the coaches, organizers, administrators, managers, sponsors, community leaders, referees, vendors, and of course all the people who have supported the league for years by sponsoring a spectacular evening of music, food and celebration.

Needless to say, the list of all-time greats is far too many to name here. But several shout outs have to be made. Initially, thanks

behind the scenes. (But of course, nothing new about our Black women making sure it’s done right!)

And don’t you dare forget the countless workers and

money! So without question, the likes of Gandy’s Bar & Lounge (Ed Gandy)—Homewood, Kenny “Salt” Salters, Continental Lounge, The Talk of the

easy stuff! And I will call attention to the fact that “Pun,” a world-class allstar player, who has literally played major venues all over the country, both

225.

In closing, here are the names of some of the legends who helped grow this game from the '70s and the start of the Black League

in 1979. And it should be noted that not only did they play great ball, but they helped advance the game from all-White players to limited Black players per team...and finally inclusion to the complete integration of the game for not just the players, but the influx of harmonious mixed crowds on average of 300500 people a game, and as many as 1,000 on occasion!

Not to mention the operation of the Tip Off Classic, all-star games, banquets, tournaments, and charities served.

In no order, here are a few of many of the legends of the game. My apologies if we missed anyone, but if you need someone to blame, point your finger at “Punkin.” I followed his orders (big smile). Johnny Banks, Miller “Killer” Adams, Frank Scurry, Aaron Mickens, Brian Mickens, Joe Johnson, Donny Banks, John “Jaja” Griffin, Orlando McGill, Warren “Bit” Williams, Dane “Mit” Tartt, Malcolm Lomax, Gwen Poindexter, Debbie Lesesne, Nikki Simmons, Denise Williams, and Eleanore Briston, just to name a very, very few!!!

Writer’s note: Given the outstanding accomplishments of the Pittsburgh Black Softball Hall of Fame Ceremony and other community efforts, this illustrious group will be honored at this year’s 52nd annual Willie “Pops” Stargell Pittsburgh MVP Awards. More info to follow.

Congratulations PBS . . . you knocked it out of the park!

A “GRAND” TIME AT A “GRAND” EVENT—Dennis “Punkin” Walker (Event Co-Director)—Rico Davis, Hall of Famer—Bill Neal, Event MC—Ed Locker— Dwight Law—Francis Merit—Rodney Merit

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From 40 Acres and a Mule to Land, Freedom, and Wealth…

The Long Fight for Black Homeownership The phrase “40 acres and a mule” has become one of the most recognizable symbols of unfulfilled promise in American history. Yet to understand its true significance, one must look beyond the phrase itself and recognize what it represented; the earliest serious attempt to give formerly enslaved Black Americans the economic foundation necessary to participate fully in the American experiment. At its core, the promise was not simply

BLACK-OWNED BUSINESSES receive a sliver of federal contract dollars. Now the program designed to narrow that gap is being scaled back. (Credit: Getty/PixelCatchers)

The slow strangulation of Black business opportunity

ANTHONY O. KELLUM about land, it was about power, autonomy, and the opportunity to build generational wealth.

In January 1865, near the end of the Civil War, Union General William T. Sherman issued Special Field Order No. 15, setting aside roughly 400,000 acres of land along the coasts of South Carolina, Georgia, and Florida for settlement by newly freed Black families. The land was to be divided into parcels of up to 40 acres.

Later, some families were provided surplus army mules to help cultivate the land. For millions of formerly enslaved people whose labor had built the agricultural wealth of the American South, this policy represented something profoundly transformative—the possibility that freedom would come not only with legal status, but with an economic foundation.

Land ownership meant stability. It meant food security. It meant the ability to produce income independent of former enslavers. Most importantly, it meant the ability to transfer wealth and opportunity to the next generation. In a country where property ownership has long been one of the primary pathways to economic mobility, this moment held the potential to fundamentally reshape the economic trajectory of Black Americans.

That moment, however, was fleeting. Within months of the war’s end, President Andrew Johnson reversed Sherman’s order and returned much of the confiscated land to former Confederate landowners. The newly settled Black families who had begun building farms and communities were forced off the land. The promise of “40 acres and a mule” was effectively erased before it had the chance to take root.

The consequences of that reversal cannot be overstated. Had the policy been sustained, it could have created an early class of Black landowners with the capacity to accumulate, leverage, and pass down wealth. Instead, the vast majority of formerly enslaved people were SEE PROPERTY IS POWER B2

by Cantrell Dumas Word In Black

In Washington, when a government program comes under scrutiny, the conversation often jumps too quickly from “this needs oversight” to “this should be eliminated.” That instinct is now on display in the debate over the federal government’s 8(a) Business Development Program, a long-standing initiative designed to help small businesses

elusive. The U.S. Department of Labor reported in 2021 that, despite representing 24 percent of eligible businesses, minority-owned firms accounted for only 3 percent of all contract awards.

Oversight or Pretext? The Politics Around “DEI” Critics argue the program is outdated, vulnerable to abuse, and legally fragile. Some have gone further, calling for its dismantling.

the 8(a) program in 2025, compared with more than 2,000 admissions over the previous four years. It also suspended more than 1,000 of roughly 4,300 active firms in January for noncompliance.

The real question is not whether 8(a) is flawless. It is whether policymakers will do the harder work of governing it effectively or use enforcement as a pretext for eliminating one of the few federal tools

For many Black-owned businesses, 8(a) is often the primary pathway into federal contracting, providing access to capital, experience, and credibility that would otherwise remain out of reach in a system shaped by longstanding racial inequities. owned by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals compete in federal contracting.

For many Black-owned businesses, 8(a) is often the primary pathway into federal contracting, providing access to capital, experience, and credibility that would otherwise remain out of reach in a system shaped by longstanding racial inequities. Yet even with this program, equal access to opportunity remains

But this debate is unfolding amid a broader political effort to roll back diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, particularly those that acknowledge race as a factor in unequal economic outcomes. In that context, enforcement risks being used not to strengthen the program, but to shrink it.

That contraction is already visible.

The Small Business Administration has admitted only 65 companies to

designed to expand opportunity for disadvantaged entrepreneurs.

How 8(a) Works and What it Actually Offers The 8(a) program is not a permanent preference or a guaranteed pipeline of contracts. It is a time-limited business development initiative, typically lasting up to nine years, intended to help small SEE BLACK BUSINESS B2

Rent is eating half your paycheck – and I’ve got a problem with that!

Let’s get right to it. If half your takehome pay is going to rent, your money is not working for you—you are working for your landlord.

Harvard’s housing report says half of all U.S. renters are now “cost-burdened” —paying 30 percent or more of their income on rent and utilities. Among them, about 12.1 million renters are “severely burdened,” paying over 50 percent of their income just to keep a roof overhead.

That’s not just a budget issue—that’s a wealth-killer.

The Old Rule Is Broken For years, the rule was simple: “Don’t spend more than one‑third of your income on housing.” That 30 percent rule started as a government affordability benchmark and became the go‑to guideline for housing costs. It was supposed to keep you from becoming house poor—looking good on the outside while your bank account screams for help on the inside.

But the game changed. Rents shot up, incomes barely moved, and now millions of people are breaking that 30 percent rule just to survive.

I’m going to be straight with you: in this climate, I don’t even like 30 percent of gross income. I recommend no more than 30 percent of your take‑home pay going to housing. That’s more conservative than the traditional rule, but it’s real. You don’t spend gross.

You spend net.

When Rent Takes Half Your Check, Here’s What Really Happens Let’s talk about what it looks like when rent is 40 percent, 50 percent, even 60 percent of your take-home pay: No savings. You’re one flat tire, one layoff, one medical bill away from a financial emergency turning into a credit‑card disaster.

Thin groceries. You start shopping more on price than nutrition. Cheap today, expensive in health problems tomorrow.

Car drama. No money for maintenance, so you ride on bald tires and pray the check‑engine light is bluffing.

No investing. No 401(k), no IRA, no brokerage account. Every dollar goes to surviving this month instead of building next decade.

Low‑income renters, on average, are spending a frightening share of their income on rent and utilities. In the lowest income group, a huge portion of renters are paying more than half their income for housing.

That’s not a “tight month”—that’s a permanent chokehold on your future.

And it’s not just “poor people.” Middle‑income renters—folks earning what used to be considered solid, working‑class money —have seen their housing burdens spike too. Working full‑time, doing “everything

right,” and still drowning in rent.

The Silent Wealth-Killer Here’s the part most people miss: High rent doesn’t just make you broke —it steals the years when you were supposed to be building wealth.

Those are the years you were supposed to be: Building an emergency fund Paying off debt Investing in retirement Saving for a down payment Starting a business, funding a dream, buying back your time Instead, that money is gone—wired out every month to a landlord or management company that is building wealth…with your paycheck.

If you’re spending half your income on rent, you’re not just behind—you’re on a treadmill. You’re sweating. You’re moving.

But you’re not getting anywhere.

So What Are People Doing To Cope?

People are not dumb. They see the math.

They feel it.

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pushed into systems such as sharecropping and tenant farming, arrangements that often kept them economically dependent on the same landowners who had once enslaved them.

Even so, Black Americans continued to pursue land own‑ ership with remarkable determination. By the early 20th century, despite immense structural barriers, Black farmers had accumulated millions of acres of land across the South.

By 1910, African Americans owned roughly 15 million acres of farmland in the United States. This achievement was ex‑ traordinary when one considers the hostile economic and political environment in which it occurred.

But progress rarely went uncontested. The rise of Black landownership was met with systematic resistance. During the Jim Crow era, a complex web of laws, policies, and so‑ cial practices worked to undermine Black economic ad‑ vancement. Segregation restricted access to markets and capital. Discriminatory lending practices limited financing options. Property disputes were often adjudicated in courts that offered little protection for Black landowners. In many cases, violence and intimidation were used to force families off their land. Entire communities that had begun to build independent economic ecosystems were dismantled or dis‑ placed.

By the time the United States entered the 20th century’s industrial era, many African Americans were migrating to cities in search of economic opportunity. Yet the barriers to property ownership did not disappear, they simply evolved.

In the 1930s, federal housing policies introduced a new mechanism of exclusion that would shape the modern hous‑ ing market for decades—redlining.

Government-backed mortgage programs, designed to expand homeownership and stabilize the housing market during the Great Depression, relied on neighborhood grad‑ ing systems that assessed lending risk. In many cities, pre‑ dominantly Black neighborhoods were outlined in red on federal maps and classified as hazardous for investment.

Banks and lenders used these maps to justify denying mort‑ gages or offering financing on far less favorable terms.

The result was a form of economic segregation that re‑ stricted where Black families could buy homes and sup‑ pressed property values in Black communities. At the same time, millions of White Americans were able to access feder‑ ally backed mortgage programs that made suburban home‑ ownership widely attainable. After World War II, programs such as the GI Bill helped expand the American middle class through homeownership, but discriminatory lending practices ensured that many Black veterans were excluded from these benefits.

Over time, the cumulative impact of these policies became visible in the nation’s wealth gap. Home equity has his‑ torically been one of the largest components of household wealth in the United States. When one group of citizens is systematically restricted from accessing that asset class for generations, the economic consequences are profound.

Yet focusing only on the barriers tells an incomplete sto‑ ry. What is equally remarkable is the persistence of Black Americans in the pursuit of property ownership despite these obstacles. From the Reconstruction era through the civil rights movement and into the present day, the desire to secure land, homes and property has remained a central aspiration within the African American community.

Today, the legal barriers that once restricted access to housing have largely been dismantled. Fair housing laws prohibit discrimination in lending and real estate transac‑ tions. Mortgage products exist that are specifically designed to help first-time buyers enter the market. Down payment assistance programs and community lending initiatives have expanded access to capital. In many ways, the struc‑ tural environment surrounding homeownership is more open than at any time in the nation’s history.

And yet, opportunity alone does not guarantee participa‑ tion. The historical legacy of exclusion still shapes percep‑ tions, financial behaviors, and levels of access to informa‑ tion. For this reason, understanding the history of property ownership in America is not merely an academic exercise. It is a strategic necessity.

This is where the philosophy behind the Property is Power becomes particularly relevant. The premise is straightfor‑ ward, but profound; property ownership is one of the most powerful tools available for building stability, wealth, and long-term economic independence.

Ownership creates leverage. It allows individuals to build equity over time, to borrow against appreciating assets, and to pass wealth to future generations. It transforms housing from a monthly expense into a long-term investment. At the community level, higher rates of homeownership often correlate with greater neighborhood stability, stronger local institutions, and increased political influence.

For Black professionals, entrepreneurs, and community leaders today, the question is not whether the historical bar‑ riers existed, they unquestionably did. The question is what we choose to do with the opportunities that now exist.

The freedoms available to African Americans in the hous‑ ing market today were not easily achieved. They emerged through generations of struggle, activism and policy reform.

To overlook those freedoms or to treat homeownership as a peripheral financial decision is to underestimate the strate‑ gic role that property plays in economic empowerment.

Understanding the history of “40 acres and a mule,” Jim Crow and redlining provides essential context. It reveals how deliberately property ownership was restricted and why the wealth gap that exists today did not emerge by accident. But history should also serve another purpose; it should illuminate the extraordinary progress that has been made and the possibilities that lie ahead.

In the 21st century, the pathway to property ownership is no longer closed. It requires preparation, education, fi‑ nancial discipline, and strategic decision-making, but it is accessible in ways that previous generations could scarcely imagine.

For a community that was once systematically denied land, homes, and access to capital, the act of ownership car‑ ries meaning that extends beyond individual success. It rep‑ resents a continuation of a long historical journey, one that began with the pursuit of land after emancipation and con‑ tinues today through the acquisition of homes, investment properties, and real estate portfolios.

The lesson of history is not that progress was impossible.

The lesson is that progress requires persistence, awareness, and action. As we reflect on the long arc from the broken promise of 40 acres to the present moment, one conclusion becomes clear—property has always been more than land.

(Dr. Anthony O. Kellum – CEO of Kellum Mortgage, LLC Homeownership Advocate, Speaker, Author NMLS # 1267030 NMLS #1567030 O: 313-263-6388 W: www.KelluMortgage.com.)

Property is Power! is a movement to promote home and community ownership. Studies indicate homeownership leads to higher graduation rates, family wealth, and community involvement.

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by Jim Franklin The Conversation

The days are getting longer and W-2s are blooming, which can only mean one thing—the U.S. tax sea‑ son is here.

Many Americans may receive a bigger tax refund than in previous years as a result of changes under what has been dubbed “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” a package of tax breaks and spending cuts that Pres‑ ident Donald Trump signed into law on July 4, 2025.

The act renewed tax cuts original‑ ly put in place in 2017 that had been set to expire at the end of 2025. Had that happened, one estimate shows the average individual filer would have seen a US$2,955 increase to their tax bill starting in 2026.

That hike would have come from factors including higher individual tax rates, while the standard deduc‑ tion and child tax credit would have been slashed in half.

Instead, many filers can expect the new law to reduce their taxes for 2025 and beyond, with numer‑ ous provisions in place for the next three years.

Trump’s tax and spending pack‑ age has introduced a variety of pro‑ visions aimed at benefiting a broad cross-section of individual taxpay‑ ers. The changes under the act are retroactive, meaning that even though the law was signed in July, taxpayers can treat the provisions as if they went into effect at the start of 2025.

Here are some of the new things 2025 filers should know about: 1. Increased deduction of state and local taxes People subject to steep local and/ or state taxes can now deduct a sig‑

nificantly larger portion of those as‑ sessments.

Allowable property, sales or in‑ come taxes paid to state and local governments in 2025 are deductible up to $40,000, or $20,000 for mar‑ ried filing separately. That’s up from the previous maximum of $10,000 and $5,000, respectively.

Higher income taxpayers—those with modified adjusted gross income exceeding $500,000, or $250,000 for those married filing separately— won’t be able to take full advantage of the $40,000 deduction. OB3 calls for gradual reductions in the deduc‑ tion amount as income level rises.

In 2030, the state and local deduc‑ tion reverts to the previous $10,000 limit, or $5,000 married filing sep‑ arately.

2. Tip income deduction Workers in approved occupations, such as hospitality, cosmetology or personal training, who receive qual‑ ified tips will be able to deduct up to $25,000 in tip income from their taxes for the first time.

This new deduction is phased out for single filers with a modified ad‑ justed gross income over $150,000 and married couples filing jointly over $300,000.

This tax break is available through 2028.

3. Overtime pay deduction Have earnings from working over‑ time? From 2025 through 2028, fil‑ ers can take a deduction for pay ex‑ ceeding their regular rate.

For example, if an employee typi‑ cally earns $20 per hour and earns $30 per hour when working over‑ time, they qualify for a deduction of the extra $10. The maximum an‑ nual deduction is $12,500, rising to $25,000 for joint filers.

As with many of these deductions,

there is a phaseout for taxpayers with modified adjusted gross in‑ come over $150,000, or $300,000 for joint filers.

4. ‘Made in America’ car deduction Purchased a new vehicle for per‑ sonal use or thinking about buy‑ ing one soon? From 2025 through 2028, buying a vehicle made in the United States means the filer can deduct vehicle loan interest.

Vehicles that qualify include cars, minivans, vans, SUVs, pickup trucks and motorcycles that under‑ went final assembly in the U.S. The maximum annual deduction is $10,000. The deduction starts to phase out for taxpayers with mod‑ ified adjusted gross income over $100,000; $200,000 for joint filers.

5. New deduction for seniors For tax years 2025 through 2028, individuals older than 65 are eligi‑ ble for a deduction up to $6,000 or $12,000 total for a married couple when both spouses qualify. The de‑ duction begins to phase out when modified adjusted gross income ex‑ ceeds $75,000 or $150,000 for joint filers.

It’s important to note that this de‑ duction is in addition to the existing senior deduction that was passed under a prior law.

This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional tax advice. Please seek a qualified tax professional for advice based on your individual tax circumstances.

(Jim Franklin, Professor of Accounting, Western Governors University School of Business) (This article is republished from The Conversation under a Creative Commons license.)

The slow strangulation of Black business opportunity BLACK BUSINESS FROM B1

businesses owned by so‑ cially and economically disadvantaged individ‑ uals build the capacity to compete in the feder‑ al marketplace. Partici‑ pants receive contracting opportunities alongside business counseling, technical assistance, and mentoring. The goal is graduation, not depen‑ dency.

The program exists be‑ cause Congress recog‑ nized that socially and economically disadvan‑ taged businesses, includ‑ ing many Black-owned firms, face document‑ ed barriers to capital, bonding, and commercial networks. Federal con‑ tracting requires past performance, upfront financing, and institu‑ tional relationships that many entrepreneurs have historically been denied. 8(a) attempts to narrow that gap.

The “Preferential Treatment” Claim Doesn’t Match the Numbers Yet labeling 8(a) as “DEI” distorts both its

purpose and its results.

Black-owned businesses still receive only about 1.5 percent of total fed‑ eral contract dollars, a fraction of their share of the small business com‑ munity and the popula‑ tion. Even with 8(a), the gains have been modest.

If this is what critics call preferential treatment, it is a remarkably limited one.

The danger is that in the name of eliminat‑ ing “DEI,” policymakers are dismantling one of the few structured entry points into federal con‑ tracting for disadvan‑ taged small businesses without replacing it with anything stronger. That does not punish elites.

It harms small firms that rely on federal con‑ tracts to build past per‑ formance, stabilize cash flow, and create jobs.

What Happens if 8(a) Shrinks Further Shrinking the program will not produce a more competitive marketplace.

It will concentrate fed‑ eral contracting further among established in‑ cumbents, reduce suppli‑

er diversity, and weaken the resilience of federal supply chains. The re‑ sult is not neutrality. It is consolidation, higher barriers to entry, and po‑ tentially higher costs for taxpayers.

Reform Is Harder Than Scrapping it There is no serious dis‑ pute that the program faces risks. Problems can arise when a small busi‑ ness functions primar‑ ily as a pass-through, when large contracts are awarded without competition, or when agencies fail to monitor performance. These is‑ sues deserve attention.

But acknowledging risk is not the same as prov‑ ing a program is beyond repair. Oversight bodies have consistently shown that targeted enforce‑ ment, better data, and risk-based supervision work.

The Department of Defense awarded more than $18 billion in con‑ tracts to 8(a) firms in 2024. A January memo indicates that the DoD is conducting an 8(a) re‑ view intended to elim‑

inate what it describes as unconstitutional and non-merit-based DEI. Eliminating the program would require significant supply chain restructur‑ ing and would contradict Commerce Department findings emphasizing the importance of minori‑ ty-owned businesses for supply chain resilience.

The choice facing poli‑ cymakers is not between oversight and abandon‑ ment. It is between dis‑ mantling a flawed but necessary tool or reform‑ ing it to deliver better results. A reformed and well-enforced 8(a) pro‑ gram is not a special favor.

It is a practical mecha‑ nism to expand competi‑ tion and strengthen the small-business ecosys‑ tem. Scrapping it may be politically convenient.

Fixing it and demand‑ ing that it do more is far more valuable.

(Cantrell Dumas is a senior researcher at the Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies.)

Rent is eating half your paycheck...

DAMON CARR FROM B1

I’m seeing more and more people: Downsizing from 2‑bed‑ rooms to 1‑bedrooms or studios Moving from “nice” neighborhoods to cheaper, longer‑commute neighbor‑ hoods Taking on roommates in their 30s, 40s, even 50s Moving back in with fam‑ ily to get a reset They’re doing what they have to do. But I don’t just want you coping—I want you taking control.

My Real Talk Housing Rule Let me put it plain: Under 20 percent of take‑home pay on hous‑ ing? You’re strong. That’s wealth‑building territory.

20–30 percent? You’re OK —you can still save, invest, and breathe.

30–50 percent? You’re stressed. One bad life event and things get shaky.

50+ percent? You’re in the danger zone. You’re not just paying rent—you’re paying with your future.

And remember, the “of‑ ficial” 30 percent rule is based on gross income.

Many lenders and planners still quote that number. I’m telling you again: I don’t care what your gross is if your net is gasping for air.

My rule is no more than 30 percent of your take‑home pay going to housing.

What You Can Do If Rent Is Too High You might be reading this thinking, “Damon, that sounds good, but my reali‑ ty is ugly.”

I hear you. Let’s talk moves, not just motivation: Run the numbers. Add rent plus utilities, divide by your take‑home pay. That

percentage will tell you ex‑ actly how bad it is.

Renegotiate or relocate.

Ask about lower rent for a longer lease, move one tier down in apartment, or shift to a more affordable area.

Roommate up. Splitting rent and utilities can drop your housing cost percent‑ age fast.

Increase income on pur‑ pose. Overtime, side hus‑ tle, higher‑pay job—not for lifestyle creep, but strictly to get that housing ratio down.

Seek help if needed.

Housing counselors, local rental assistance, and non‑ profit programs exist for a reason—use them.

These moves aren’t al‑ ways comfortable. But be‑ ing broke forever isn’t com‑ fortable, either.

If your rent is eating half your paycheck, that’s not just “how life is now.”

That’s a financial emergen‑ cy dressed up as normal life. The longer you accept it as normal, the harder it becomes to build wealth, retire with dignity, or leave anything behind for your kids.

You can’t always fix it overnight. But you can refuse to settle for a life where your landlord is the only one getting rich.

If you’re tired of feeling stuck, tired of watching all your hard work vanish on the first of the month, and you want a real plan to get your money under control…

Need a financial planner, money coach, tax pro? Hit me up!

(Damon Carr, Money Coach & Tax Pro can be reached at 412216-1013 or visit his website at www.damonmoneycoach.com)

OPINION

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SAVE America Act puts democracy on the line In his Feb. 24 State of the Union address, President Donald Trump once again placed the controversial SAVE America Act at the center of his legislative agenda, urging Congress to pass it “before anything else happens.”

He framed the bill as essential to “stop illegal aliens and others … from voting in our sacred American elections” and insisted that new requirements like nationwide voter ID and “proof of citizenship” are common-sense fixes to election integrity.

But the facts tell a very different story.

Trump’s rhetoric about rampant fraud and “crooked mail-in ballots” is false—there’s no evidence that noncitizen voting or widespread cheating are problems in U.S. elections. Worse, his portrayal of the SAVE America Act distorts what the legislation would do, and the effects would be deeply harmful for millions of eligible voters—especially in Black communities, among working-class families and in cities like Philadelphia.

What Trump calls “common-sense safeguards” would require voters to present hard-to-obtain documentation — such as a passport or birth certificate— when registering to vote in federal elections. The bill would also mandate a valid photo ID before casting a ballot, whether in person or by mail. States would be tasked with verifying citizenship through federal databases, significantly tightening the process for participating in our democratic system.

This is reminiscent of the “show your papers” days of Nazi Germany, and it reeks of voter intimidation.

It would set back voter engagement efforts by decades—if not more.

As national advocacy and civil rights groups have said, these provisions are more than bureaucratic tweaks: They are barriers to the ballot box. Millions of eligible voters, including many low-income Americans and people of color, lack the specific documentation the bill would require, and obtaining it can be costly, time-consuming or logistically difficult.

Pennsylvania’s mail-in ballot system has been a model for increasing participation and ensuring that busy working families, seniors and voters with disabilities can cast a ballot without unnecessary hurdles. Yet the SAVE America Act would undermine this progress not by eliminating mail voting outright, but by adding new barriers that would fall hardest on Black communities, low-income voters and those without easy access to passports or certified birth records.

Experts estimate that more than 20 million eligible American voters could struggle to meet these requirements—a demographic disproportionately composed of people of color and economically disadvantaged families. In Philadelphia and throughout Pennsylvania, this bill threatens to roll back years of gains made to enfranchise communities historically sidelined by voter suppression tactics of the past.

Though the SAVE America Act cleared the U.S. House of Representatives along party lines, its path in the Senate remains uncertain. Senate Republicans hold a slim majority but lack the 60 votes needed to overcome a filibuster under current rules, and leadership has stopped short of changing Senate procedures to advance the bill. That means this legislation is stalled—for now—a moment we cannot waste.

Trump and his allies have suggested procedural tactics like a “talking filibuster” to force the bill forward, but even that approach has met resistance among Republican senators and is unlikely to succeed without bipartisan support.

In 2026, democracy should not be a privilege encumbered by layers of bureaucratic hurdles. It should be a right protected for every eligible citizen —not restricted by unnecessary, discriminatory requirements.

We call on our senators—Republicans and Democrats alike—to oppose the SAVE America Act in its current form and reject any effort to make it law.

This isn’t just a policy disagreement. It’s a defense of political equality in a nation that has too often denied that promise to Black Americans and working families.

Voter participation has long been a pathway to inclusion for our communities, not an obstacle course built to weed out voices some deem inconvenient.

We urge Pennsylvanians to contact their U.S. senators today—tell them to say “no” to discriminatory voting restrictions and to uphold our right to participate in fair, inclusive elections.

Our democracy grows stronger when more voices are heard, not fewer. Let the SAVE America Act be the final chapter in a long history of attempts to suppress the vote.

Let it instead be remembered as the moment when we stood up for justice, for access and for the fundamental right of every citizen to cast a ballot.

(Reprinted from the Philadelphia Tribune)

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War again—when will it stop?

(TriceEdneyWire.com)—Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is probably the best person Trump could find to carry out his wishes to be known as something he is not. His boss has taken every opportunity to be known as the “Peace President” while declaring more wars than any President I’ve ever known, while bragging about a brutal war that is negatively impacting not only America, but also so many of our true friends in the Middle East. I’ve traveled to nearly all the nations and have friends in the ones negatively impacted by Trump’s and Hegseth’s war. You might have noticed that most Americans do not approve of this war. We see those over 200 known children to have been killed. We see men and women who had nothing to do with nuclear weapons killed by the hundreds. We see beautiful structures destroyed, where people have nothing to do with nuclear weapons.

Look at the smirk we see on Hegseth as he says, “If you think this is something, just wait.” Look at the nonchalance of the ‘would-be king’ saying, “Some people will die. When you go to war, some people will die.” That’s easy for him to say to the families of those who have already died, while his family never considered going to war to protect the country that has given them every advantage in life.

Hegseth can act as if he cares about women when he says he wants to

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Commentary review the role of women in ground units, while questioning the “effectiveness of women in combat roles.”

He has a history of hostility towards women serving in the military. He’s made disparaging comments about “Moms in the Military,” stating, “We need Moms, but not in the military— especially in combat units.” Instead of worrying about what he doesn’t want women to do, I would suggest, if he cares about us, why not support the rights of women to determine what we want to do with our bodies!

The “wanna be king” wants Sen. MarkWayne Mullin, who doesn’t look promising to improve on what former Secretary Kristi Noem did with Homeland Security. Mullin is one of Trump’s staunch supporters. It doesn’t matter to Trump or his supporters that Senator Mullin has no law enforcement experience!

Most of us, regardless of the job, are expected to demonstrate education or experience for such a high-level role.

So, the question is, “What does Mullin bring to this job?” As a Member of Congress, he wasn’t even asked to

vote on Trump’s war, so is Mullin even informed about how this war impacts our homeland?

Trump nor Hegseth seems to have plans for when this war will end and how. Trump has said the end must come without concessions. With so many nations involved or affected, how do they expect it to happen?

With this war going on, I guess this is a way for most Americans to forget about Epstein and not to notice that in the first week of this war, gasoline prices have increased by 11 percent and are expected to rise to at least $4.00 per gallon soon, if it’s not already there in some places. Stocks are down. Over 92,000 Americans have lost jobs in the last month; there’s been no job growth in the past 12 months; people are not getting raises; others are not finding jobs. Meanwhile, we’re told this war is costing Americans one billion dollars per day! I didn’t mention the millions of Americans in the war zone having no way to get out. They had no way to know how their lives would be impacted while visiting or working on behalf of their country. How do they leave the area? They are told to evacuate when the question is “How?” We need to be asking Trump and Hegseth when this madness will end.

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

Rev. Jesse Jackson remembered as a native son who never forgot home (TriceEdneyWire.com)—The sweet sounds of Amazing Grace filled the corridors of the South Carolina State Capitol, which was filled with lawmakers, as the flag-draped casket of Rev. Jesse L. Jackson was escorted in front of them.

Born to a single mother in Greenville, S.C. in 1941, Jackson was denied entrance to the State Capitol building. But on Monday an honor guard carried his decorated casket into the building for him to receive the honors earned by his life of service.

The service in South Carolina would mark a program of soulful songs, messages, and dynamic speeches featuring U. S. Rep. James Clyburn (D-S.C.), former Ambassador Andrew Young, a crowd of civil rights veterans, and some of the Jackson children who made the 21-hour road trip from Chicago, where he had been viewed by thousands, to Columbia.

The final public memorial service will be held in Chicago on Friday, March 6, at the House of Hope, 752 E. 114th Street. The doors will open at 9 am. A private service will be held on Saturday, March 7, at the Rainbow/PUSH headquarters in Chicago.

Monday in Columbia, S.C. began with a march in which Jackson’s family walked behind a horse-drawn carriage to the Capitol building. Then a South Carolina state police honor guard carried him up the stairs followed by Jackson’s children.

The long journey took a toll on Jackson’s widow, according to Jesse Jackson Jr., who told those in the Capitol that his brother, U. S. Rep. Jonathan Jackson, had driven his mother back to Chicago after she took ill.

“This state stands at the beginning of his story,” his daughter, Santita Jackson, said. “And the experiences in this place to call home to which he returned again and again.”

Santita Jackson also thanked Governor Henry McMaster for allowing her father’s remains to be placed in the Capitol and for lowering the flags to half-mast. She said such gestures have restored her belief, “that there is integrity in the United States.”

Knox White is in his eighth term as mayor of Greenville, S.C., where Jackson was born. White said Jackson

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Commentary once came back to Greenville and seemed like he knew everybody in the meeting. “He was a model of servant leadership.”

Clyburn came from Washington DC to Columbia because when he first ran for Congress, his mother Helen Jackson, sold fried chicken dinners and in high school, Jesse was the quarterback on the team that played his school where he warmed the bench.

“This is a relationship that has spanned generations,” Clyburn said.

“His mother helped me to launch my political career.”

Former UN Ambassador Andrew Young and many Civil Rights veterans came to pay their respects to Jackson whose American flag remained at the Capitol building until 5 pm. Young spoke in front of the casket but his voice was faint.

Shelly Davis, a close aide to Rev. Jackson, said the Jackson motorcade stopped in Nashville at Sweets Restaurant then kept going to South Carolina.

“It meant the world to be part of Rev. Jackson home going,” Davis said.

“I started with him in Chicago. It was hard because we had to bring him home to a state that meant the world to him.”

The Jackson motorcade was supposed to travel to Washington DC, but a decision was made for Jackson to remain and the family to return to Chicago, Davis said.

Jackson’s memorial service at the Brookland Baptist Church in Columbia drew several thousand. About 25 speakers recalled nearly every aspect of his life. Their remarks were limited to 2 minutes each.

Two of the speakers were TV Judge Greg Mathis and the Rev. Mark Thompson. Both men had traveled from Chicago to South Carolina

because Jackson was instrumental in their lives. Many of the speakers talked and repeated Jackson’s theme of “I Am Somebody.”

President Obama, Bill Clinton, and all living former Presidents have been invited to attend Jackson’s funeral this Friday at the House of Hope Church in Chicago. There will be a private service Saturday at the headquarters of the Rainbow Coalition and a burial later.

But there was a special moment at the church in Colombia. Each person had 3 minutes; including Jesse Jackson Jr. So, Jesse Jr. asked if he could give a family reflection which would come later in the program so that he could escort his father’s casket out of the Capitol building.

James Felder: former member of the South Carolina House and Jackson’s friend reflected on a high school field when they were denied entrance to the house. “That trip to the state House did something to us. Jesse stood in the course of history and changed his course.”

Stephen Benjamin, the first Black mayor of Columbia, and senior advisor to President Biden, said that Jesse Sr. “was a bridge between generations. His contribution was, ‘You matter. Your voice matters.’”

Jackson Jr. said his assignment during the church tribute was to escort his father’s remains to South Carolina and back. But then, he told the church that his father could give him his remains “but he couldn’t give me his star.” Rev. James S. Hall, who Baptized Jackson, was also in the church.

Jesse Jr. concluded, “Jesse Jackson moved the state of South Carolina forward. Dad’s contribution was “psychological…Jesse Jackson’s contribution was to give hope to a people who had given up on hope…Everyone has a star and each one of us has a star that is unique” to us, he said. “Jesse Jackson taught people that I am somebody. I am God’s child. I am from South Carolina.”

He then walked with the state troopers with his Dad’s casket, got into the hearse, and drove off.

Let’s not forget America while bombing Iran It seems like this President is forever pulling distractions out of his hat of illegalities and taking our attention away from the real issues, such as the failure of the U.S. Congress with its Republican leadership, to exercise its War Powers responsibilities. The Entire Congress should have been called into Special Session, if necessary, after Trump launched his unauthorized attack on Iran. And what about the case of the American people struggling with higher food and gas prices while armed massed men round up citizens, regardless of immigration status, while murdering some U.S. citizens?

Where is the Congressional action challenging the abuse of the power to issue Executive Orders instead of seeking Congressional approval where required by law? How does even less than 35 percent of Americans continue to approve the actions of Donald Trump, even as they suffer personal losses in terms of illegal tariffs, and misuse

John E. Warren

Commentary of Executive authority like renaming buildings, which he did not build and no agency of government authorized? How do we let him get away with tearing down a portion of the White House; taking the voting records of the State of Georgia under false pretenses, while allowing millions of Americans to lose their healthcare and allowing children to go hungry because of the cancellation of food subsidy programs?

While declaring war on Iran and threatening to take Cuba by force, this President seems more concerned about conquering countries with oil and his revenge tour than

addressing the concerns of the American people which he and his Cabinet took an Oath of Office to serve.

We the people, of all colors, as well as all Americans that believe in our Constitution, must rally together and make sure that the millions who came out for “No Kings Day,” rally to prevent Trump’s efforts to undermine and seek to control our midterm elections.

Let’s not get so caught up in his war efforts that we lose sight of our very battle here at home. Our future is at greater risk than Iran, Cuba or Venezuela. Let’s not lose sight of ICE and every other illegal activity under way to remake America in the image of Project 2025.

(Dr. John E. Warren is Publisher San Diego Voice & Viewpoint Newspaper and Chairman, NNPA Board)

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The powerful False hate crimes and the damages Hakeem Jeffries J. Pharoah Doss He is the most important Black elected public official in Washington, and one of the most important of any race or either gender anywhere in the nation. If the Democrats take back control of the U.S. House of Representatives after the 2026 midterm elections, he will likely be elected Speaker of the House of Representatives and become second in line for the U.S. presidency.

For now, Hakeem Jeffries is House minority leader and enjoys unanimous support from the House Democrats, succeeding Nancy Pelosi— who was the first woman Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives—as head House Democrat. He is the first Black person in either the House or the U.S. Senate to lead a political party, and he enjoys Nancy Pelosi’s support.

The Democratic leadership of both the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate is in the hands of New Yorkers who live in Brooklyn. Senate minority leader Chuck Schumer lives in the Park Slope neighborhood, Hakeem Jeffries in Prospect Heights.

No Black man has wielded the power in Congress that Hakeem Jeffries does since the days of Harlemite Adam Clayton Powell, (yet another New Yorker) the chair of the House Education and Labor Committee in the 1960s. That committee oversaw the largest slice of the federal budget and its courageous chair put forth amendments to deny funding to segregationist programs.

But Adam Clayton Powell and Chuck Schumer came to their Washington eminence at substantially older ages. Adam Clayton Powell started his committee leadership after age 50. Chuck Schumer became Senate majority leader after

Robert Hill

Commentary he was an elderly septuagenarian and before that, Senate Democratic caucus leader as he was nearing that age group. But, Hakeem Jeffries came into Congressional leadership as Democratic caucus top dog while still in his 40s.

Hakeem is not the first Jeffries to come to national prominence. Some of us are old enough to remember his brilliant bombastic uncle, Leonard Jeffries Jr., a 1970s through 1990s outspoken political science professor at the City College of the City University of New York, where he was chair of Black Studie also.

An afrocentrist scholar, Leonard Jeffries Jr. is reported to have pronounced Caucasians as the “ice’’ people and Africans/African Americans as the “sun” people. He was removed as chair of Black studies at City College and spent years in litigation against the school.

Born August 4, 1970, Nephew Hakeem has had a less rocky public life and career trajectory. Hakeem Sekou Jeffries was born downtown and raised in the Crown Heights neighborhood of New York’s borough of Brooklyn.

An honors graduate of Brooklyn’s Midwood High School—a public school—Hakeem Jeffries attended the State University of New York at Binghamton (today Binghamton University) on the state’s southern tier. He graduated with honors in 1992. At Binghamton he became a member of Kappa Alpha Psi fraternity, one of the “Divine Nine” predominately Black Greek college organizations.

Hakeem Jeffries earned a master’s degree in public policy at Georgetown University. Delivering the student address at the Convocation, he graduated—as a magna cum laude NYU Law Review member—from New York University Law School in 1997. It is there that he earned his juris doctor degree.

After a judicial clerkship and private law practice for a few years, public service became the young professional’s raison d’etre. His five successful years in the New York State Assembly preceded his stupendous rise in service in the U.S. Congress.

There, he has served since 2013 and has sponsored and/ or shepherded notable legislation: criminal reform law that reduced recidivism; laws that ensure that music creators get compensated from digital service providers; inflation reduction legislation; the safer communities act, a bipartisan effort; and the counter-voter suppression John R. Lewis Voting Rights Act, among several others. The latter is still to be passed and honors the late civil rights legend.

He has secured millions of dollars in Federal support for housing programs for his Brooklyn constituents.

But, it is his behind the scenes as well as Democratic floor leadership that earned him his eminence in Democratic Party Congressional wheeling and dealing. He controls the legislative strategic direction of the House Democrats, often whipping the Democratic votes himself to move bills forward or to prevent opposing Republican-led legislation.

The Republicans in Congress devote fealty to a lawless administration rather than to the U.S. Constitution. Punishing inflation, Illegal wars in Iran and the Caribbean at the hands of the White House, two government shut-downs, and an unhinged Homeland Security secretary are among the matters that have claimed the attention of leader Jeffries. If he becomes Speaker of the Hose of Representatives in 2027, Hakeem Jeffries will have proven to be up to the job.

For the 118th and 119th Congresses, minority leader Hakeem Jeffries received unanimous symbolic Democratic votes for Speaker. For the 120th Congress in 2027, votes this coming fall for leader Jeffries for Speaker of the House of Representatives just might reflect actuality.

(Robert Hill is a Pittsburgh writer and communications consultant.)

After Republican Donald Trump won the presidency in 2016, his opponents— who branded him as a racist backed primarily by White supremacists openly hostile to minorities—became convinced that his election caused a nationwide increase in hate crimes.

Wilfred Reilly, a professor of political science at Kentucky State University, investigated the phenomenon for his 2019 book Hate Crime Hoax: How the Left is Selling a False Race War. Reilly concluded that America was dealing with an unprecedented amount of hate crime hoaxes, not a Trump-induced hate crime epidemic.

What drove a person to fake a hate crime? According to Reilly, the choices were simple: fame, profit, or the advancement of a political ideology.

The media also contributed to the problem; while news outlets were quick to broadcast suspected hate crimes and have experts discuss hate crime prevention, they were not as diligent in telling the audience when a suspected hate crime was revealed to be a hoax. This created a large gap between perception and reality. People believed that racist attacks by Whites on minorities were at an all-time high, and middle school students couldn’t even escape the hysteria.

In 2021, Asher Vann, a White middle school student, had a birthday sleepover in Plano, Texas. Vann invited several White middle school boys, as well as an African American named SeMarion Humphrey. The middle school boys played a prank in which Humphrey drank from a cup mixed with urine and apple juice.

A Snapchat video went viral of the White middle school boys laughing at Humphrey.

Humphrey’s mother, Summer Smith, went public, describing the incident as a “racially motivated hate crime.” Smith also stated that Vann and the others shot her son with BB guns, slapped him, and taunted him with slurs. The media coverage sparked widespread outrage, prompting calls for the White middle school students to be expelled from school and charged with crimes.

The local police and the school district investigated the incident, but neither filed criminal charges nor expelled the boys. Smith, her son, and their attorney, Kim Cole, discussed their battle for jus-

Check It Out tice on major news networks like CNN, NBC, and ABC’s Good Morning America.

Then Smith and her attorney started a GoFundMe campaign and raised $120,000 for Humphrey’s therapy and private education.

Meanwhile, supporters of Smith and Humphrey declared Asher Vann the ringleader of a group of racist bullies. As a result, Asher Vann faced harassment and received death threats.

In 2023, Smith sued the White middle school boys and their parents. The lawsuit alleged that Vann’s father was negligent in providing dangerous weapons (BB guns) to minors and failed to properly monitor them. The lawsuit also claimed that the other parents knew or should have known their children had a propensity to commit violence and failed to make sure their child was properly supervised so they would not cause harm to another child.

Smith’s attorney hoped for an out-ofcourt settlement, but Vann’s father filed a countersuit, claiming that Smith and her attorney “pushed an outrageously false narrative of unfounded racist allegations” to raise money and didn’t care that they exposed the middle school White boys to “overwhelming and unwarranted” public hatred and ridicule.

Vann’s father claimed that his son and Humphrey were long-time friends. All five middle school boys had a “great time” at the sleepover but engaged in some immature behavior. The boys took turns shooting each other with BB guns while bundled up in thick clothing.

Everyone took part; no one was singled out or hurt. After watching movies and joking around, the group decided to play a trick on whoever fell asleep first. Humphrey was pranked for falling asleep not because of his race.

They all left the following day as friends.

Two weeks later, Humphrey and another boy from the sleepover got into an argument while playing video games.

The other boy informed Humphrey that he had recorded the prank and sent it to several people. Vann’s father alleged that when Smith learned about the video, she saw an opportunity to profit from the situation and turned the entire sleepover into a racially motivated assault on her son.

Once Smith’s “public crusade” against the “racist White boys” gained traction on social media, one supporter posted, “We will not rest until [the White boys’] college applications are rejected and their names and their parents’ names are smeared to shame, and if their grandparents are still among the living, we will put them on notice A.S.A.P. that we are coming for them too since [the White boys] are a product of their environment.”

Vann’s father reported that a crowd of over a hundred marched and protested outside his house, throwing bricks through the windows.

Recently, a jury, which included five Black jurors, ruled that Smith’s “outrage campaign—not the prank—crossed the legal line” and found Smith and her attorney liable for “intentional infliction of emotional distress and invasion of privacy.” Vann’s attorney noted that he believes the jury was persuaded by evidence presented at trial demonstrating that “the public had been lied to and misled” and that “none of the money” received through the GoFundMe went to help Humphrey get professional help or attend a new school.

The jury awarded Asher Vann, who is now a college freshman, 3.2 million dollars in damages.

Smith and her attorney plan to appeal. Smith maintained that she had a constitutional right to speak about the incident involving her son as well as the “atrocious criminal behavior” of the White boys. Professor Reilly stated in his book Hate Crime Hoax that there was a huge gap between the number of racist assaults perceived by the public and the facts, but there was also a huge gap in Smith’s understanding of what free speech protects and what it does not.

Following the trial, Asher Vann stated, “There was no winner in the end.” He is mistaken. The truth won, but it wins so little that its rare victories go unacknowledged.

Women: The backbone of the movement (TriceEdneyWire.com)—I attended the memorial services this week honoring Jesse Jackson, joining thousands who gathered to celebrate the life of a man whose voice shaped the modern civil rights movement. As speaker after speaker reflected on Rev. Jackson’s extraordinary life—his preaching, his presidential campaigns, his global advocacy for justice—I found myself watching another figure whose presence told an equally important story about the movement itself.

Jacqueline Jackson sat quietly through much of the program, dignified and steady, the way she has been throughout decades of public life alongside her husband. Watching her, I was reminded that the history of the civil rights movement is often told through the voices of its most visible male leaders while the women who sustained that work remain less fully acknowledged. We remember Martin Luther King Jr., Rev. Jackson, and other towering figures who helped move this nation toward justice, and rightly so.

But movements do not survive on charismatic leadership alone. They endure because women hold them together.

Jacqueline Jackson has lived that truth for decades. Anyone who has spent time in the civil rights community understands that the work does not end when speeches conclude or cameras turn away. The movement is sustained through meetings that stretch late into the evening, through endless travel, through community gatherings and quiet organizing, and through the emotional toll of confronting injustice day after day. Families live that life alongside movement leaders, sharing both its burdens and its purpose. Yet Jacqueline Jackson has never been merely a supportive spouse standing quietly in the background. She has participated in

Julianne Malveaux

Commentary the struggle in her own right, traveling with delegations and bearing witness to injustice not only in the United States but across the broader African diaspora.

Those journeys often echo a much older story about freedom struggles in the Americas. Long before the modern civil rights movement, enslaved Africans who escaped bondage formed independent communities throughout the hemisphere, known as Maroon societies. From the mountains of Jamaica to the forests of Brazil and the interior regions of South America, these communities created spaces of autonomy and resistance that endured against extraordinary odds. Their history reminds us that the struggle for dignity and self-determination has always been international. Back in the day, during the 1984 campaign, Jackie often talked about the Maroons.

Like many women in the movement, Jacqueline Jackson carried responsibilities both public and private, sustaining institutions while nurturing family and community. Her example is part of a much larger tradition. The civil rights movement has always depended on women whose names may not always appear in headlines but whose work made progress possible. Ella Baker shaped grassroots organizing and mentored generations of young activists.

Dorothy Height spent decades advocating for civil rights and women’s equality, building coalitions and influencing

policy often from behind the scenes.

Fannie Lou Hamer forced the nation to confront the brutality of voter suppression in Mississippi with a courage that shook the conscience of the country.

The same quiet strength defined the life of Myrlie Evers-Williams, who worked alongside her husband, the slain civil rights leader Medgar Evers.

Long before the nation knew her name, she was helping manage the daily work of the movement—answering phones, coordinating schedules, supporting organizing efforts, and helping hold together the NAACP office in Mississippi while Medgar confronted some of the most dangerous forces in American society. After his assassination, she carried the work forward with remarkable determination, eventually serving as chair of the NAACP. These women were not assistants to history; they were architects of it.

They organized meetings, raised funds, coordinated voter registration drives, trained young activists, and held communities together when the struggle felt overwhelming. They balanced public activism with the responsibilities of family and community life, often without the recognition or authority that male leaders automatically received.

As the memorial services concluded, I was struck by the generations gathered to honor Rev. Jackson’s life. Veterans of the civil rights era sat alongside younger activists who are now carrying the struggle forward. Movements are never confined to a single moment in history; they are living traditions passed from one generation to the next.

Through it all, women remain the backbone of the movement.

(Dr. Julianne Malveaux is an economist and author.)

MAGA allies plan to steal 2026 Midterms

by Lauren Victoria Burke A group of MAGA pro-Trump activists, who say they are working in coordination with the White House, are circulating a 17-page draft executive order that would claim without evidence that China interfered with the 2020 presidential election. Donald Trump lost the 2020 presidential to President Joe Biden by over 7 million votes. Since Trump lost to Biden in 2020, he has repeatedly claimed that the election was “stolen” without evidence. The report of a group of “Trump allies” preparing an executive order to give Trump power over elections was first reported by The Washington Post.

The lies around the right-wing campaign that pushed falsehoods that the 2020 election was stolen was trafficked through right-wing media, particularly Fox News. Fox News was then sued for defamation for the claims by Dominion Voting Systems.

Fox lost the case and had to settle for the largest defamation amount on record of $787.5 million in April 2023.

The document that could lead to an executive order proposes using the claim that China interfered with the 2020 elections as grounds to “declare a national emergency.” The move would be an unprecedented step that would grant Trump new authority over the voting systems in the U.S. The story in The Washington Post arrives as Trump increasingly signals that he may take actions that would alter the result of the 2026 midterms. The Republicans are widely expected to lose as their approval ratings plummet as a result of a failing economy under Trump.

Over 50 members of Congress have announced they will retire this year and not return in 2027.

The Trump Department of Justice, which now has a large image of Trump on the side of it, “sued five new states Thursday [Feb. 26, 2026] demanding access to their unredacted voter rolls—escalating a campaign that has been rejected by multiple federal courts and faces resistance from Republican-led states as well,” according to Democracy Docket, a group that works to protect voting

rights.

Trump claimed back in late 2020, the last year of his first term, that he had the authority to issue an executive order related to mail-in voting for the 2020 elections—which he would then lose. But the Constitution states that control of elections lies with the states. As the GOP works to place hurdles in front of voting, Democrats worked to make voting easier.

In March 2021, President Biden signed an executive order calling on federal agencies to expand voting access as part of the Biden Administration’s effort “to promote and defend the right to vote for all Americans who are legally entitled to participate in elections.”

Trump’s focus is clearly on altering the November 2026 midterm elections. Trump’s polling numbers and the elections and special elections that have taken place around the U.S. over the last year clearly indicate that Republicans are about to be hit by a blue wave of Democratic victories.

(Lauren Victoria Burke is NNPA Newswire Correspondent)

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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, APRIL 6, 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, APRIL 7, 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, APRIL 13, 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.”

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DEFENDANT(S) Samantha Jolene Orwig a/k/a Samantha Jolene Fogle and Kirk Vincent Orwig Sr. ******************** CASE NO. MG-23-000867 ************* DEBT$ 140,830.76 ********* NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) Jared M. Greenberg, Esquire *********************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S) 200 Eagle Road, Suite 120, Wayne PA 19087 ************************** ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (484) 367-4191 ******************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: ******************** Having erected thereon In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Leet Township a single family dwelling being known and numbered as 186 Oak Street, Ambridge, PA 15003 Deed Book Volume 18897, Page 355. Block and Lot Number 815-A-228

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PLAINTIFF(S): Baldwin Borough ************* DEFENDANT(S) Paul Delgreco ******************** CASE NO. GD-21:.004568 ************* DEBT $5,105.33 ********* NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) Jeffrey D. Ries, Esquire *********************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S) 714 Lebanon Rd., West Mifflin, PA 15122 ************************** ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: 412-464-9997 ******************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: ******************** ALL THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED REAL ESTATE SITUATE IN THE COMMONWEAL TH OF PENNSYLVANIA, COUNTY OF ALLEGHENY, AND BOROUGH OF BALDWIN. HAVING ERECTED THEREON A TWO-STORY COLONIAL STYLE DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 627 BRINWOOD AVENUE, PENNSYLVANIA 15227.

DEED BOOK VOLUME 14589, PAGE 316, BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 59-R-160.

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PLAINTIFF(S): Steel Valley School District and Borough of Munhall ************* DEFENDANT(S) Marjorie Krisek n/k/a Marjorie Kylloran ******************** CASE NO. GD-18-007616 ************* DEBT $17,161.24 ********* NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) Jeffrey D. Ries, Esquire *********************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S) 714 Lebanon Rd., West Mifflin, PA 15122 ************************** ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: 412-464-9997 ******************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: ******************** IN THE COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, COUNTY OF ALLEGHENY, BOROUGH MUNHALL: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 226 EAST 19TH AVENUE, HOMESTEAD, PENNSYLVANIA 15120, DEED BOOK VOLUME 4189, PAGE 31, BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 131-H-154.

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DEFENDANT(S) BROOKE M. SPENCER; GARY L. COLLINS, III ******************** CASE NO. GD-25-003674 ************* DEBT $209,643,47 ********* NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC *********************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S) 133 GAITHER DRIVE, SUITE F MOUNT LAUREL, NJ 08054 ************************** ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: 855-225-6906 ******************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: ******************** In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Municipality of Penn Hills: Having erected thereon a dwelling being known and numbered as 323 MORROW DR, PITTSBURGH, PA 15235. Deed Book Volume 18152, Page 154. Block and Lot Number 0450-H-00332-0000-00.

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DEFENDANT(S) Michelene N. Lyscik and Louis M. Darnley ******************** CASE NO. MG-24-000683 ************* DEBT $113,150.83 ********* NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) Danielle Johnson, Esq. *********************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S) 1628 John F. Kennedy Boulevard, Suite 300, Philadelphia, PA 19103 1325 Franklin Avenue, Suite 160, Garden City, NY 11530 ************************** ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (212) 471-5100 ******************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: ******************** In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, and Township of North Fayette: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 206 CHESTERSHIRE DRIVE, OAKDALE, PA 15071. DEED BOOK VOLUME 12972, PAGE 164. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 0589-G-00007-000-00.‘·

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PLAINTIFF(S) MCKEESPORT AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT AND CITY OF MCKEESPORT Vs DEFENDANT(S) LISA M. ROMA ******************** CASE NO. GD-23-008962 ************* DEBT $25,804.73 ********* NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) CHRISTOPHER E. VINCENT *********************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S) 546 WENDEL ROAD, IRWIN, PA 15642 ************************** ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (724) 978-0333 ******************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: ******************** In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, CITY OF MCKEESPORT HAVING ERECTED THEREON A DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 933 FAWCETT AVENUE, MCKEESPORT, PA 15132. DEED BOOK 16256, PAGE 429.

BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 461-B-363.

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DEFENDANT(S) DEBBIE A. GDOVIC ******************** CASE NO. MG-25-000533 ************* DEBT $104,759.24 ********* NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) KML LAWGROUP,P.C. *********************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S) SUITE 5000, 701 MARKET STREET PHILADELPHIA, PA 19106 ************************** ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (215) 627-1322 ******************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: ******************** IN THE COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, COUNTY OF ALLEGHENY, BOROUGH OF TURTLE CREEK: HAVING.ERECTED THEREON A DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 408 CHARLES STREET, TURTLE CREEK, PA 15145. DEED BOOK 16850, PAGE 85.

BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 455-L-307.

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DEFENDANT(S) MARY L. FORSYTHE ******************** CASE NO. MG-25-000652 ************* DEBT $255,842.33 ********* NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) KML LAWGROUP,P.C. *********************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S) SUITE 5000, 701 MARKET STREET PHILADELPHIA, PA 19106 ************************** ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (215) 627-1322 ******************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: ******************** IN THE COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, COUNTY OF ALLEGHENY, TOWNSHIP OF SOUTH PARK: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 4035 CROWN DRIVE, SOUTH PARK, PA 15129. DEED BOOK 18402, PAGE 292.

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DEFENDANT(S) MALLARD WILSON, CHRISTOPHER BRIAN WILSON ******************** CASE NO. MG-25-000615 ************* DEBT $14,499.83 ********* NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) KML LAWGROUP,P.C. *********************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S) SUITE 5000, 701 MARKET STREET PHILADELPHIA, PA 19106 ************************** ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (215) 627-1322 ******************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: ******************** IN THE COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, COUNTY OF ALLEGHENY, BOROUGH OF WILKINSBURG: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 1302 COAL STREET, PITTSBURGH, PA 15221. DEED BOOK 10706, PAGE 438.

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DEFENDANT(S) ANGELA CONROY, & JAMAL CONROY SOLELY IN THEIR CAPACITY AS HEIRS OF LARRY W. CONROY AKA LAWRENCE W. CONROY, DECEASED, THE UNKNOWN HEIRS OF LARRY W. CONROY AKA LAWRENCE W. CONROY, DECEASED ******************** CASE NO. MG-25-000172 ************* DEBT $132,244.14 ********* NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) KML LAWGROUP,P.C. *********************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S) SUITE 5000, 701 MARKET STREET PHILADELPHIA, PA 19106 ************************** ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (215) 627-1322 ******************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: ******************** IN THE COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, COUNTY OF ALLEGHENY, TOWNSHIP OF SHALER: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 109 ELFINWILD ROAD, ALLISON PARK, PA 15101. DEED BOOK 19996, PAGE 261.

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DEFENDANT(S) JASON RIONDA ******************** CASE NO. MG-25-000909 ************* DEBT $182,310.57 ********* NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) KML LAWGROUP,P.C. *********************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S) SUITE 5000, 701 MARKET STREET PHILADELPHIA, PA 19106 ************************** ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (215) 627-1322 ******************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: ******************** IN THE COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, COUNTY OF ALLEGHENY, TOWNSHIP OF SCOTT: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 116 KNOX STREET, BRIDGEVILLE, PA 15017. DEED BOOK 18968, PAGE 585.

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DEFENDANT(S) Charles A.J. Halpin, III, Esquire, Personal Representative of the Estate of Lois A. Rusak a/k/a Lois Ann Rusak, Deceased ******************** CASE NO. GD-25-010359 ************* DEBT $81,335.23 ********* NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) The Law Office of Gregory Javardian, LLC *********************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S) 1310 Industrial Boulevard, 1st Floor, Suite 101, Southampton, PA 18966 ************************** ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: 215-942-9690 ******************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: ******************** In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Borough of Emsworth: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A ONE AND ONE-HALF BRICK DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 25 HERRON AVENUE, PITTSBURGH, PA 15202.

DEED”BOOK VOLUME 7899, PAGE 360. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER. 213-G187.

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DEFENDANT(S) Shawn W. McVay ******************** CASE NO. MG-25-000942 ************* DEBT $88,043.18 ********* NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) The Law Office of Gregory Javardian, LLC *********************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S) 1310 Industrial Boulevard, 1st Floor, Suite 101, Southampton, PA 18966 ************************** ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: 215-942-9690 ******************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: ******************** In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Collier Township: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 210 BROOK STREET, CARNEGIE, PA 15106 A/K/A 12 MAIN STREET, CARNEGIE, PA 15106. DEED BOOK VOLUME 12480, PAGE230. BLOCKANDLOTNUMBER.147-E-2. ALTERNATE PARCEL ID. 9905-X-572.

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PLAINTIFF SHALER AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT, Vs. DEFENDANT(S) ALL UNKNOWN HEIRS, EXECUTORS, ASSIGNS AND ALL PERSONS, FIRMS OR ASSOCIATIONS CLAIMING RIGHT, TITLE, OR INTEREST FROM OR .. UNDER FREDERICK C. REINHEIMER, DECEASED ******************** CASE NO. GD 24-011615 ************* DEBT 42,472.89 ********* NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) JOHN T. VOGEL, TUCKER ARENSBERG, P.C. *********************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S) TUCKER ARENSBERG, P.C. ONE PPG PLACE, STE 1500 PITTSBURGH, PA 15222 ************************** ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: 412.594.3902 ******************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: ******************** IN THE COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, COUNTY OF ALLEGHENY, TOWNSHIP OF SHALER: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 111 FALL RUN ROAD, GLENSHAW, PENNSYLVANIA 15116, DEED BOOK VOLUME 13793, PAGE 279, BLOCK AND LOT 356-E-333.

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PLAINTIFF(S): Steel Valley School District and Borough of Munhall Vs. DEFENDANT(S) Kimberly Wilson ******************** CASE NO. GD-23-013184 ************* DEBT $39,538.08 ********* NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) Jeffrey D. Ries, Esquire *********************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S) 714 Lebanon Road, West Mifflin, PA 15122 ************************** ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: 412-464-9997 ******************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: ******************** ALL THE FOLLOWING Described REAL ESTATE SITUATE IN THE COMMONWEAL TH OF PENNSYLVANIA, COUNTY OF ALLEGHENY, AND BOROUGH OF MUNHALL. HAVING ERECTED THEREON A TWO-STORY, OLD-STYLE FRAME DWELLING, KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 1253 RAVINE STREET, HOMESTEAD, PENNSYLVANIA • 15120. DEED BOOK VOLUME 14525, PAGE 115, BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 180-E-148.

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PLAINTIFF(S): Steel Valley School District and Borough of Munhall Vs. DEFENDANT(S) David W. Santiago, Known Heir of Joyce A. Santiago, Deceased ******************** CASE NO. GD-24-006829 ************* DEBT $12,308.54 ********* NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) Jeffrey D. Ries, Esquire *********************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S) 714 Lebanon Road, West Mifflin, PA 15122 ************************** ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: 412-464-9997 ******************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: ******************** 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, COLONIAL-STYLE, BRICK DWELLING, KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 4135 DAVIS AVENUE, HOMESTEAD, PENNSYLVANIA 15120. DEED BOOK VOLUME 7145, PAGE 121, BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 133-L-117.

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PLAINTIFF(S): Steel Valley School District and Borough of Munhall Vs. DEFENDANT(S) Busy Bee Enterprises ******************** CASE NO. GD-24-011874 ************* DEBT $19,616.31 ********* NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) Jeffrey D. Ries, Esquire *********************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S) 714 Lebanon Road, West Mifflin, PA 15122 ************************** ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: 412-464-9997 ******************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: ******************** 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 AS 700 EAST 14TH AVENUE, HOMESTEAD, PENNSYLVANIA 15120.

DEED BOOK VOLUME 12002, PAGE 347, BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 130-S-256.

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DEFENDANT(S) Keith A. Sims and Sherry A. Smith ******************** CASE NO. MG-25-000475 ************* DEBT $292,903.92 ********* NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLP *********************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S) 325 Chestnut Street, Suite 725, Philadelphia, PA 19106 ************************** ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (445) 207-4041 ******************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: ******************** IN THE COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, COUNTY OF ALLEGHENY, AND MUNICIPALITY OF MONROEVILLE:

DEFENDANT(S) DUSTIN C. PIERCE ******************** CASE NO. MG-25-000549 ************* DEBT $82,839.17 ********* NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) ERIC ROCHKIND , ESQUIRE *********************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S) McCABE, WEISBERG & CONWAY, LLC 216 HADDON AVENUE, SUITE 201 WESTMONT, NJ 08108 ************************** ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (856) 858-7080 ******************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: ******************** IN THE COMMONWEALTH ‘OF PENNSYLVANIA, COUNTY OF ALLEGHENY, TOWNSHIP OF ELIZABETH:

HAVING ERECTED THEREON A DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 4611 NORTHERN PIKE, MONROEVILLE, PA, 15146. DEED BOOK VOLUME 18776, PAGE 335. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 1107-E-207.

HAVING ERECTED THEREON A DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 1201 GREENOCK BUENA VISTA ROAD, MCKEESPORT, PENNSYLVANIA 15135.

DEED BOOK VOLUME 14850, PAGE 23, BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 0652-G00009-0000-00.

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DEFENDANT(S) SHARON M. KELLY, INDIVIDUALLY, AND IN HER CAPACITY AS ADMINISTRATRIX OF THE ESTATE OF LEE W. KELLY ******************** CASE NO. MG-25.;.000786 ************* DEBT $ 32,935.50 ********* NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC • *********************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S) 133 GAITHER DRIVE, SUITE F MOUNT LAUREL, NJ 08054 ************************** ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: 855-225-6906 ******************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: ******************** In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Municipality of Penn Hills: Having erected thereon a dwelling being known and numbered as 325 POE DRIVE, PITTSBURGH, PA i5235. Deed Book Volume 15747, Page 344. Block and Lot Number 0450:.M-00205-0000-00.

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DEFENDANT(S) DEBRA JO ANDERSON ******************** CASE NO. GD-25-010770 ************* DEBT $118,645.38 ********* NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC • *********************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S) 133 GAITHER DRIVE, SUITE F MOUNT LAUREL, NJ 08054 ************************** ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: 855-225-6906 ******************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: ******************** In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, City of Pittsburgh, 20TH Ward: Having erected thereon a dwelling being known and numbered as 324 -328 MINTON STREET, PITTSBURGH, PA 15204. Deed Book Volume 17714, Page 122. Block and Lot Number 0042-H-00148-000000.

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DEFENDANT(S) MARKELL CARTER, IN HIS CAPACITY AS HEIR OF BRENDA CARTER; & UNKNOWN HEIRS, SUCCSSORS, ASSIGNS, AND ALL PERSONS, FIRMS, OR ASSOCIATIONS, CLAIMING RIGHT, TITLE, OR INTEREST FROM OR UNDER BRENDA CARTER ******************** CASE NO. MG-25-000730 ************* DEBT $142,664.45 ********* NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC • *********************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S) 133 GAITHER DRIVE, SUITE F MOUNT LAUREL, NJ 08054 ************************** ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: 855-225-6906 ******************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: ******************** In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, City of Pittsburgh, 5th Ward: H1;1ving erected thereon a dwelling being known and numbered as 7 DAVENPORT ST, PITTSBURGH, PA 15219. Deed Book Volume 10379, Page 376. Block and Lot Number 0010-N-00036-0000-00.

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DEFENDANT(S) DANELI G. ARREOLA ******************** CASE NO. MG-25-000897 ************* DEBT $185,284.75 ********* NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) ERIC ROCHKIND, ESQUIRE *********************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S) McCABE, WEISBERG & CONWAY, LLC 216 HADDON AVENUE, SUITE 201 WESTMONT, NJ 08108 ************************** ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (856) 858-7080 ******************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: ******************** IN THE COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, COUNTY OF ALLEGHENY, TOWNSHIP OF HARRISON-: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 710 JEFFERSON AVENUE, NATRONA HEIGHTS, PENNSYLVANIA 15065.

DEED BOOK VOLUME 19796, PAGE 214, BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 1679-K00206-0000-00.

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DEFENDANT(S) JEFF J. CULLENS AND MAXINE A. CULLENS ******************** CASE NO. MG-25-000733 ************* DEBT $15,062.98 ********* NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) CHELSEA A. NIXON, ESQUIRE *********************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S) McCABE, WEISBERG & CONWAY, LLC 216 HADDON AVENUE, SUITE 201 WESTMONT, NJ 08108 ************************** ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (856) 858-7080 ******************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: ******************** IN THE COMMONWEAL TH OF PENNSYLVANIA, COUNTY OF ALLEGHENY, 30th WARD OF THE CITY OF PITTSBURGH: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 212 CHARLES STREET, PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA 15210. DEED BOOK VOLUME 6451, PAGE 29. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 0014-K-00310-0000-00.

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DEFENDANT(S) JESSICA M. JOHNSON ******************** CASE NO. MG-25-000886 ************* DEBT $32,179.16 ********* NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) ERIC ROCHKIND , ESQUIRE *********************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S) McCABE, WEISBERG & CONWAY, LLC 216 HADDON AVENUE, SUITE 201 WESTMONT, NJ 08108 ************************** ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (856) 858-7080 ******************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: ******************** IN THE COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, COUNTY OF ALLEGHENY, 27rn WARD OF THE CITY OF PITTSBURGH : HAVING ERECTED THEREON A DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 3022 WADLOW STREET, PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA 15212’. DEED BOOK VOLUME 16397, PAGE 586, BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 0076-N-00304-0000-00.

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DEFENDANT(S) CHRISTINA COSACCO, HEIR OF THE ESTATE OF ALFREDO COSACCO, DECEASED, JEFFREY COSACCO, HEIR OF THE ESTATE OF ALFREDO COSACCO, DECEASED, UNKNOWN HEIRS, SUCCESSORS, ASSIGNS, AND ALL PERSONS, FIRMS, OR ASSOCIATIONS CLAIMING RIGHT, TITLE, OR INTEREST FROM OR UNDER ALFREDO COSACCO, DECEASED, AND THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA ******************** CASE NO. MG-25-000362 ************* DEBT $233,892.07 ********* NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) Jill M. Fein, Esquire/ Hill Wallack LLP *********************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S) 1000 Floral Vale Boulevard, Suite 300, Yardley, PA 19067 ************************** ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (856) 858-7080 ******************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: ******************** In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Borough of Bellevue HAVING ERECTED THEREON A TWO AND ONE HALF STORY RESIDENTIAL DWELLING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 238 N BALPH AVE, PITTSBURGH, PA 15202, DEED BOOK VOLUME 11830, PAGE 330. BLOCK & LOT NO. 215-S-76.

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DEFENDANT(S) Lauren Harmon a/k/a Lauren Birkmeyer, known heir of Brenda Lee Juris and all of the Unknown heirs of Brenda Lee Juris ******************** CASE NO. GD-25-005054 ************* DEBT $61,965.31 ********* NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) J. Michael Mccague, Esquire *********************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S) 408 Cedar Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15212 ************************** ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: 412-803-3690 ******************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: ******************** In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Borough of Cheswick: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 616 PILLOW AVENUE, CHESWICK, PA 15024. DEED BOOK VOLUME 14715, PAGE 76, BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 530-C-164.

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PLAINTIFF(S) DEER LAKES SCHOOL DISTRICT VS. DEFENDANT(S) LINDA A. LYONS, INDIVIDUALLY AND AS SOLE REMAINING JOINT TENANT OF SANDRA L. LYONS, DECEASED ******************** CASE NO. GD-24-012548 ************* DEBT $13,326.13 ********* NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) CHRISTOPHER E. VINCENT *********************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S) 546 WENDEL ROAD, IRWIN, PA 15642 ************************** ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (724) 978-0333 ******************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: ******************** In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, TOWNSHIP OF FRAZER: PARCEL ONE HAVING ERECTED THEREON A DWELLING BEING .KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 813 BAILEYS RUN ROAD, TARENTUM PA 15084. DEED BOOK 17227, PAGE222.

BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 1221-L-365 PARCEL TWO HAVING ERECTED THEREON VACANT LAND BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 813 BAILEYS RUN ROAD, TARENTUM PA 15084. DEED BOOK 17227, PAGE 222.

BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 1221-L-362

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DEFENDANT(S) Thomas Joseph O’Connor a/k/a Thomas O’Connor ******************** CASE NO. GD-25-000683 ************* DEBT: $172,519.14 ********* NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) Nicholas J. Kiger, Esquire *********************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S) 275 Curry Hollow Rd, Bldg.·1, Suite 280, Pittsburgh, PA 15236 ************************** ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: 412-350-1025 ******************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: ******************** All the following described real estate situated in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, and City of Pittsburgh 17th Ward.

Having erected thereon a residential single family dwelling being known and numbered as 17 Saint Leo St, Pittsburgh, PA 15203; Deed Instrument No. 202327898; which has a Block and Lot of 13A-27.

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DEFENDANT(S) Gina M. Gerwell, as believed Heir to the Estate of Janet K. Gerwell; Unknown Heirs, to the Estate of Janet K. Gerwell; Unknown Administrators, to the Estate of Janet K. Gerwell ******************** CASE NO. MG-25-000843 ************* DEBT: $61,340.58 ********* NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) MDK Legal *********************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S) P. 0. Box 165028 Columbus, OH 43216-5028 ************************** ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: 614-220-5611 ******************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: ******************** In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Stowe Township: Having erected thereon a dwelling being known and numbered as 118 Euclid Avenue, McKees Rocks, PA 15136. Document Number 2003-32790, Deed Book Volume 11792, Page 154. Block and Lot Number 0111-M-00310-0000-00.

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PLAINTIFF(S) GATEWAY SCHOOL DISTRICT VS. DEFENDANT(S) LEHRETTA J. WILSON-HALE ******************** CASE NO. GD-25-007755 ************* DEBT: $29,251.41 ********* NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) Megan Turnbull, Esquire *********************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S) 445 Fort Pitt Boulevard, Suite 503, Pittsburgh, PA 15219 ************************** ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: 412-391-0160 ******************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: ******************** In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, MUNICIPALITY OF MONROEVILLE: HAVING ERECTEO THEREON A DWELLING, KNOWN AS 223 SUMMERS DRIVE, MONROEVILLE, PA 15146.DEED BOOK 8162, PAGE 571. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 638-L�l 16.

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PLAINTIFF(S) UPPER ST. CLAIR SCHOOL DISTRICT VS. DEFENDANT(S) DAVID P. MITCHELL, TRUSTEE OF THE MITCHELL LNING TRUST ******************** CASE NO. GD-24-012930 ************* DEBT: $31,037.86 ********* NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) Megan Turnbull, Esquire *********************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S) 445 Fort Pitt Boulevard, Suite 503, Pittsburgh, PA 15219 ************************** ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: 412-391-0160 ******************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: ******************** In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, TOWNSHIP OF UPPER ST. ·CLAIR: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A DWELLING, KNOWN AS 1713 PINETREE DRIVE, PITTSBURGH, PA 152.41. DEED BOOK 16221, PAGE 59. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 669-P-32.

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PLAINTIFF(S) BOROUGH OF MILLVALE VS. DEFENDANT(S) JEANNE MARIE PEITZ ******************** CASE NO. GD-24-005645 ************* DEBT: $12,709.58 ********* NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) CHRISTOPHER E. VINCENT *********************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S) 546 WENDEL ROAD, IRWIN, PA 15642 ************************** ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (724) 978-0333 ******************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: ******************** In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, BOROUGH OF MILLVALE: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 22 FRIDAY ROAD, PITTSBURGH, PA 15209. DEED BOOK 11440, PAGE 332.

BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 118-L-316.

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DEFENDANT(S) PI Properties 22, LLC ******************** CASE NO. GD-25-008154 ************* DEBT: $387,975.41 ********* NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) Andrew J. Soven *********************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S) 1717 Arch St, Suite 1200, Philadelphia, PA 19103 ************************** ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (215) 267-3018 ******************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: ******************** In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, City of McKeesport: Having Erected Thereon a Commercial Building Being Known and Numbered As 2725 Walnut Street, McKeesport, PA 15132. Deed Book Volume 19471, Page 478, Block and Lot Number 464-E-55.

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DEFENDANT(S) Michael E. Floris ******************** CASE NO. MG-25-000974 ************* DEBT: $19,725.54 ********* NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) MDK Legal *********************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S) P. 0. Box 165028 Columbus, OH 43216-5028 ************************** ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: 614-220-5611 ******************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: ******************** In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, City of McKeesport: Having erected thereon a dwelling being known and numbered as 3904 Anderson Avenue, McKeesport, PA 15132 AKA 3904 Anderson Street, McKeesport, PA 15132.

Document Number 2024-2802, Deed Book Volume 19567, Page 337. Block and Lot Number 0461-E-00325-0000-00.

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DEFENDANT(S) Jeanne McKivitz, AKA Jeanne M. McKivitz ******************** CASE NO. GD-25-010632 ************* DEBT: $62,741.85 ********* NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) MDK Legal *********************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S) P. 0. Box 165028 Columbus, OH 43216-5028 ************************** ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: 614-220-5611 ******************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: ******************** In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Stowe Township: Having erected thereon a dwelling being known and numbered as 1119 Charles Street, McKees Rocks, PA 15136. Document Number 200813, Deed Book Volume 10348, Page 412. Block and Lot Number 0072-G-00350-0000-00.

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DEFENDANT(S) Lane Living Management Limited Liability Company, a Pennsylvania limited liability company ******************** CASE NO. GD-25-005609 ************* DEBT: $153,835.47 ********* NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) Stern & Eisenberg, PC *********************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S) The Shops at Valley Square, 1581 Main Street, Suite 200 Warrington, PA 18976 ************************** ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (215) 572-8111 ******************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: ******************** In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny and Municipality of Penn Hills: Having erected thereon a dwelling being known and numbered as 7214 Travella Boulevard, Pittsburgh, PA 15235-1158 a/k/a 7214 Travella Boulevard, Penn Hills, PA 15235-1158. Deed Book Volume 19383, Page 541. Block and Lot Number l 73-D342.

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DEFENDANT(S) UNKNOWN SURVIVING HEIR OF MARY CAPP A/KIA MARY M. CAPP ******************** CASE NO. MG-24-000283 ************* DEBT: $38,573.96 ********* NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) ERIC ROCHKIND, ESQUIRE *********************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S) McCABE, WEISBERG & CONWAY, LLC 216 HADDON AVENUE, SUITE 201 WESTMONT, NJ 08108 ************************** ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (856) 858-7080 ******************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: ******************** IN THE C O M M O N WEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, COUNTY OF ALLEGHENY, BOROUGH OF GLASSPORT: PARCEL 1: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 833 OHIO AVENUE, GLASSPORT, PENNSYLVANIA 15045. DEED BOOK VOLUME 8061, PAGE 74. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 0558-L-00075-000000. PARCEL 2: BEING VACANT LAND BEING KNOWN AS OHIO AVENUE, GLASSPORT, PENNSYLVANIA 15045. DEED BOOK VOLUME 8061, PAGE 74. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 0558-L-00074-000000. PARCEL 3: BEING VACANT LAND BEING KNOWN AS MICHIGAN AVENUE, GLASSPORT, PENNSYLVANIA 15045.

DEED BOOK VOLUME 8061, PAGE 74.

•BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 0558-L00073-0000-00.

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DEFENDANT(S) KIMBERLY D. ANDREWS A/K/A KIM ANDREWS ******************** CASE NO. MG-22-001017 ************* DEBT: $118,040.35 ********* NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC *********************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S) 133 GAITHER DRIVE,SUITE F MOUNT LAUREL, NJ 08054 ************************** ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: 855-225-6906 ******************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: ******************** In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Municipality of Monroeville: Having erected thereon a dwelling being known and numbered as 614 BRIGHTBERRY RD., MONROEVILLE, PA 15146.

Deed Book Volume 16835, Pag¢418.

Block and Lot Number 0637-G-000170000·-00.

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DEFENDANT(S) REBECCA E. WORTH, INDIVIDUALLY, AND IN HER CAPACITY AS HEIR OF FRANCES J. WORTH; ROBERTA WORTH, INDIVIDUALLY, AND IN HER CAPACITY AS HEIR OF FRANCES J. WORTH; JOHN F. WORTH, JR., IN HIS CAPACITY AS HEIR OF FRANCES J. WORTH; UNKNOWN HEIRS, SUCCESSORS, ASSIGNS, AND.ALL PERSONS, FIRMS, OR ASSOCIATIONS, CLAIMING RIGHT, TITLE, OR INTEREST FROM OR UNDER FRANCES J. WORTH ******************** CASE NO. MG-25-000621 ************* DEBT: $33,075.05 ********* NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC *********************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S) 133 GAITHER DRIVE,SUITE F MOUNT LAUREL, NJ 08054 ************************** ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: 855-225-6906 ******************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: ******************** In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Municipality of Penn Hills: Having erected thereon a dwelling being known and numbered as 556 JEFFERSON ROAD, PITTSBURGH, PA 15235.

Deed Book Volume 8156, Page 482. Block and Lot Number 0450-H-00110-0000-00.

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DEFENDANT(S) DOUGLAS M. GRIMSLEY; PAULA A. GRIMSLEY ******************** CASE NO. GD.25-0l 1355 ************* DEBT: $167,240.15 ********* NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC *********************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S) 133 GAITHER DRIVE,SUITE F MOUNT LAUREL, NJ 08054 ************************** ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: 855-225-6906 ******************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: ******************** In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Indiana Township: Having erected thereon a dwelling being known and numbered as 214 BURWICK COURT, PITTSBURGH, PA 15238. Deed Book Volume 14081, Page 348. Block and Lot Number 0835-A-00001-0000-00.

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DEFENDANT(S) CHRISTIAN J. PISTORIUS, SOLELY IN HIS CAPACITY AS ADMINISTRATOR OF THE BSTATE OF JAMES M. PISTORIUS ******************** CASE NO. MG.24-000311 ************* DEBT: $ 20,655.97 ********* NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC *********************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S) 133 GAITHER DRIVE,SUITE F MOUNT LAUREL, NJ 08054 ************************** ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: 855-225-6906 ******************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: ******************** In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, City of Pittsburgh, 19TH Ward:

DEFENDANT(S) Allan Lynn Cosby, Individually and as Personal Representative of the Estate of Laurence Gilbert Cosby a/k/a Laurence G. Cosby a/k/a Laurence G. Cosby, Sr., Deceased ******************** CASE NO. MG-23-000687 ************* DEBT: $135,459.31 ********* NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) The Law Office of Gregory Javardian, LLC *********************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S) 1310 Industrial Boulevard, pt Floor, Suite 101, Southampton, PA 18966 ************************** ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: 215-942-9690 ******************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: ******************** In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Shaler Township:

Having erected thereon a dwelling being known and numbered as 2710 PIONEER AVE, PITTSBURGH, PA 15226. Deed Book Volume 10146, Page 342. Block and Lot Number 0062-P-00220-0000-00.

HAVING ERECTED THEREON A DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 221 SOUTH MAGNOLIA DRIVE, GLENSHA W, PA 15116. DEED BOOK VOLUME 14868, PAGE 443. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER. 285-B-265.

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DEFENDANT(S) DOMINQUE JONTE JOHNSON ******************** CASE NO. MG-24-000790 ************* DEBT: $60,592.46 ********* NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) LEON P. HALLER, ESQUIRE *********************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S) PURCELL, KRUG AND HALLER 1719 NORTH FRONT STREET HARRISBURG,PA 17102 ************************** ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: 717-234-4178 ******************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: ******************** In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Borough of Mt. Oliver: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 609 HAYS AVENUE, PITTSBURGH, PA 15210. DEED BOOK VOLUME 13605; PAGE 578. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 33-L-345.

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DEFENDANT(S) TONYA M.DOWDY ******************** CASE NO. MG-25-000920 ************* DEBT: $23,370.74 ********* NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) LEON P. HALLER, ESQUIRE *********************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S) PURCELL, KRUG AND HALLER 1719 NORTH FRONT STREET HARRISBURG,PA 17102 ************************** ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: 717-234-4178 ******************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: ******************** In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, 10th Ward of the City of Pittsburgh: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 1603 MORNINGSIDEAVENUEPITTSBµR. GH, PA 15206. DEED BOOK VOLUME 11030, PAGE 113. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 121-N-81.

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DEFENDANT(S) CHRISTOPHER A. SAUER, SANDRA K. SAUER and ‘.THE SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT ******************** CASE NO. MG-25-000737 ************* DEBT: $50,942.72 ********* NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) LEON P. HALLER, ESQUIRE *********************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S) PURCELL, KRUG AND HALLER 1719 NORTH FRONT STREET HARRISBURG,PA 17102 ************************** ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: 717-234-4178 ******************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: ******************** In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Municipality of Penn Hills: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 269 LANSDOWNE DRIVE VERONA, PA 15147. DEED BOOK VOLUME 14119, PAGE 272. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 447-E-369.,

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DEFENDANT(S) JENNIFER L. TUTTLE AND THE SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT ******************** CASE NO. MG-25-000836 ************* DEBT: $33,560.08 ********* NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) LEON P. HALLER, ESQUIRE *********************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S) PURCELL, KRUG AND HALLER 1719 NORTH FRONT STREET HARRISBURG,PA 17102 ************************** ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: 717-234-4178 ******************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: ******************** In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, 19th Ward of the City of Pittsburgh: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 1307 RUTHERFORD AVENUE, PITTSBURGH, PA 15216. DEED BOOK VOLUME 11551, PAGE 145. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 16-P-161.

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DEFENDANT(S) Clara Martin ******************** CASE NO. MG-25-000689 ************* DEBT: $38,665.30 ********* NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) The Law Office of Gregory Javardian, LLC *********************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S) 1310 Industrial Boulevard, pt Floor, Suite 101, Southampton, PA 18966 ************************** ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: 215-942-9690 ******************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: ******************** In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Borough of Brentwood: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A TWO STORY BRICK VENEER DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 321 LAWNWOOD AVENUE, PITTSBURGH, PA 15227. DEED BOOK VOLUME 4059, PAGE525. BLOCKANDLOTNUMBER.136-N-84.

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DEFENDANT(S) Dane Riley Birks ******************** CASE NO. MG-24-000772 ************* DEBT: $206,854.30 ********* NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) LOGS Legal Group LLP *********************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S) 985 Old Eagle School Road, Suite 514 Wayne, PA 19087 ************************** ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (610) 278-6800 ******************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: ******************** In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Township of Leet: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 120 SHORT STREET, AMBRIDGE, PA 15003. DEED BOOK VOLUME 17925, PAGE 334, BLOCK AND LOT 0934-K00105-0000-00.

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DEFENDANT(S) Kelsey Castriota, Conner Bischak a/k/a Conner Bishak ******************** CASE NO. MG-24-000831 ************* DEBT: $155,621.16 ********* NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) LOGS Legal Group LLP *********************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S) 985 Old Eagle School Road, Suite 514 Wayne, PA 19087 ************************** ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (610) 278-6800 ******************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: ******************** In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Township of North Versailles: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 327 FOSTER ROAD, NORTH VERSAILLES, PA 15137. DEED BOOK VOLU:ME 18981, PAGE 360, BLOCK AND LOT 0548-H-00123-0000-00.

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DEFENDANT(S) ERIC KNOBEL ******************** CASE NO. MG-22-000738 ************* DEBT $143,905.01 ********* NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) KML LAWGROUP,P.C. *********************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S) SUITE 5000, 701 MARKET STREET PHILADELPIITA, PA 19106 ************************** ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (215) 627-1322 ******************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: ******************** IN THE COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, COUNTY OF ALLEGHENY, BOROUGH OF BALDWIN: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 505 CALVERT AVENUE, PITTSBURGH, PA 15227. DEED BOOK 19263, PAGE 7.

BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 59-P-240.

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DEFENDANT(S) MICHAEL COFFEY AKA MICHAEL BOYD COFFEY ******************** CASE NO. MG-25-000787 ************* DEBT $161,310.83 ********* NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) KML LAWGROUP,P.C. *********************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S) SUITE 5000, 701 MARKET STREET PHILADELPIITA, PA 19106 ************************** ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (215) 627-1322 ******************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: ******************** IN THE COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, COUNTY OF ALLEGH;ENY, BOROUGH OF MUNHALL: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 3519 FOREST AVENUE, HOMESTEAD, PA 15120. DEED BOOK 17616, PAGE 483.

BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 132-P-23.

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DEFENDANT(S) ERWIN F. HAMEL, JR. ******************** CASE NO. GD-22-000343 ************* DEBT $43,230.63 ********* NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) Lisa M. Burkhart, Esquire *********************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S) 4068 Mt. Royal Boulevard, Suite 225, Allison Park, PA 15101 ************************** ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: 412-532-4110 ******************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: ******************** ALL THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED REAL ESTATE SITUATED IN THE COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, COUNTY OF ALLEGHENY, AND TOWNSHIP OF ROSS. HAVING ERECTED • THEREON A CONDOMINIUM UNIT BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 351 HAWTHORN COURT, PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA 15237. DEED BOOK 8634, PAGE 403.

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PLAINTIFF(S): County of Allegheny Vs. DEFENDANT(S) C. Edward Eckert, Jr. ******************** CASE NO. GD 25-003694 ************* DEBT: $11,420.63 ********* NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) Joseph W. Gramc, Esquire *********************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S) 525 William Penn Place, Suite 3110 Pittsburgh, PA 15219 ************************** ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (412) 281-0587 ******************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: ******************** In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Municipality of Penn-Hills: Having erected thereon a one-story industrial building being known as 1600Hulton Road, Verona, PA 15J47.

Deed Book Volume 9863, Page 189, Block & Lot No. 533-S-225.

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PLAINTIFF(S): County of Allegheny Vs. DEFENDANT(S) Brandon Huggins ******************** CASE NO. GD 25-000931 ************* DEBT: $3,643.84 ********* NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) Joseph W. Gramc, Esquire *********************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S) 525 William Penn Place, Suite 3110 Pittsburgh, PA 15219 ************************** ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (412) 281-0587 ******************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: ******************** In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, borough of Baldwin: Having erected thereon a one-story brick house being known as 123 Reva Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15236. Deed Book Volume 17163, Page 324. Block & Lot No. 135-B21.-

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PLAINTIFF(S): County of Allegheny Vs. DEFENDANT(S) Thomas P. Magar ******************** CASE NO. G.D. 24-007794 ************* DEBT: $3,432.97 ********* NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) Joseph W. Gramc, Esquire *********************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S) 525 William Penn Place, Suite 3110 Pittsburgh, PA 15219 ************************** ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (412) 281-0587 ******************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: ******************** In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Township of North Versailles: Having erected thereon a two-story brick house being known as 1120 Jacks Run Road, North Versailles, PA_ 15137. Deed Book Volume 11244, Page 231. Block & Lot No. 645-S-97.

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PLAINTIFF(S): County of Allegheny Vs. DEFENDANT(S) Theresa Dlugopolski ******************** CASE NO. GD 23-011763 ************* DEBT: $3,398.50 ********* NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) Joseph W. Gramc, Esquire *********************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S) 525 William Penn Place, Suite 3110 Pittsburgh, PA 15219 ************************** ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (412) 281-0587 ******************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: ******************** In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Township of Harrison: Having erected thereon a one-story brick house being known as 1429 Pacific Avenue, Natrona Heights, PA 15065. Deed Book Volume 17919, Page 145. Block & Lot No. 1368-B-3.

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PLAINTIFF(S): County of Allegheny Vs. DEFENDANT(S) Mario Silipigni ******************** CASE NO. GD 25-004854 ************* DEBT: $9,939.31 ********* NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) Joseph W. Gramc, Esquire *********************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S) 525 William Penn Place, Suite 3110 Pittsburgh, PA 15219 ************************** ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (412) 281-0587 ******************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: ******************** In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Municipality of Mt. Lebanon: Having erected thereon a two-story brick house being known as 232 Sleepy Hollow Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15216. Deed Book Volume 16649, Page 48. Block & Lot No. 140-A-32.

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PLAINTIFF(S): County of Allegheny Vs. DEFENDANT(S) Traci L. Frankovich ******************** CASE NO. GD 24-012419 ************* DEBT: $2,788.16 ********* NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) Joseph W. Gramc, Esquire *********************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S) 525 William Penn Place, Suite 3110 Pittsburgh, PA 15219 ************************** ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (412) 281-0587 ******************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: ******************** . In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Township of Ross: Having erected thereon a two-story masonry frame house being known as 107 Congalton Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15237.

Deed Book Volume 14848, Page·328.

Block & Lot No. 353-P-93.

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PLAINTIFF(S): Borough of Carnegie Vs. DEFENDANT(S) Mary S. Schott, Trustee of the Mary S. Schott Revocable Trust dated January 4, 2010 ******************** CASE NO. GD 25-001944 ************* DEBT: $4,770.71 ********* NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) Joseph W. Gramc, Esquire *********************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S) 525 William Penn Place, Suite 3110 Pittsburgh, PA 15219 ************************** ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (412) 281-0587 ******************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: ******************** In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Borough of Carnegie: Having erected thereon a two-story frame townhouse being known as 131 Cathedral Court, Carnegie, PA 15106. Deed Book Volume 14650, Page 101. Block & Lot No. 103-E-260-0A9A.

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PLAINTIFF(S): County of Allegheny Vs. DEFENDANT(S) Julian Thomas & Stephanie Thomas ******************** CASE NO. GD 19-004622 ************* DEBT: $4,366.32 ********* NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) Joseph W. Gramc, Esquire *********************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S) 525 William Penn Place, Suite 3110 Pittsburgh, PA 15219 ************************** ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (412) 281-0587 ******************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: ******************** In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Borough of Port Vue: Having erected thereon a one-story brick house being known as 1012 Bellair Road, McKeesport, PA15133. Deed Book Volume 18797, Page 263. Block & Lot No. 383-N-357.

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PLAINTIFF(S): Township of Shaler Vs. DEFENDANT(S) Mark P. Frankovich ******************** CASE NO. GD 25-003341 ************* DEBT: $2,314.12 ********* NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) Joseph W. Gramc, Esquire *********************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S) 525 William Penn Place, Suite 3110 Pittsburgh, PA 15219 ************************** ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (412) 281-0587 ******************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: ******************** In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Township of Shaler: Having erected thereon a one-story brick house being known as 239 Elbe Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15209. Deed Book Volume 14240, Page 462. Block & Lot No. 118-D52.

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PLAINTIFF(S): County of Allegheny Vs. DEFENDANT(S) Michael H. Pasko ******************** CASE NO. GD 25-004260 ************* DEBT: $2,471.78 ********* NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) Joseph W. Gramc, Esquire *********************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S) 525 William Penn Place, Suite 3110 Pittsburgh, PA 15219 ************************** ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (412) 281-0587 ******************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: ******************** In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Borough of Jefferson Hills: Having erected thereon a one-story frame house being known as 120 Reed Drive, Clairton, PA 15025. Deed Book Volume 17720, Page 548. Block & Lot No. 659-B43.

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PLAINTIFF(S): Borough of Emsworth Vs. DEFENDANT(S) Lance Hilyard & Courtney B. Carpenter ******************** CASE NO. GD 24-013106 ************* DEBT: $2,397.25 ********* NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) Joseph W. Gramc, Esquire *********************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S) 525 William Penn Place, Suite 3110 Pittsburgh, PA 15219 ************************** ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (412) 281-0587 ******************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: ******************** In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Borough of Emsworth: Having erected thereon a one-story brick house being known as 98 Locust Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15202. Deed Book Volume 15770, Page 356, Block & Lot No. 213-B90.

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PLAINTIFF(S): Borough of Dormont Vs. DEFENDANT(S) Pgh Laundry LLC ******************** CASE NO. GD 24-014582 ************* DEBT: $3,075.91 ********* NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) Joseph W. Gramc, Esquire *********************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S) 525 William Penn Place, Suite 3110 Pittsburgh, PA 15219 ************************** ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (412) 281-0587 ******************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: ******************** In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Borough of Dormont: Having erected thereon a one-story commercial dry-cleaning building being known as 1608 Potomac Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15216. Deed Book Volume 19044, Page 148. Block & Lot No. 63-M78.

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PLAINTIFF(S): Borough of Crafton Vs. DEFENDANT(S) Alicia Rae McFarland ******************** CASE NO. GD 25-006407 ************* DEBT: $4,751.40 ********* NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) Joseph W. Gramc, Esquire *********************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S) 525 William Penn Place, Suite 3110 Pittsburgh, PA 15219 ************************** ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (412) 281-0587 ******************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: ******************** In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Borough of Crafton: Having erected thereon a two-story frame house being known as 428 Mueller Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15205. Deed Book Volume 18072, Page 151. Block & Lot No. 39-B-61.

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PLAINTIFF(S): North Hills School District Vs. DEFENDANT(S) Ryan OKeefe ******************** CASE NO. G.D. 25-008022 ************* DEBT: $5,309.23 ********* NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) Joseph W. Gramc, Esquire *********************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S) 525 William Penn Place, Suite 3110 Pittsburgh, PA 15219 ************************** ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (412) 281-0587 ******************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: ******************** In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Township of Ross: Having erected thereon a one-story brick house being known as 118 Brunner Drive, Pittsburgh, PA. 15214. Deed Book Volume 11941, Page 1. Block & Lot No. 162-E-118.

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DEFENDANT(S) Paul Racioppo ******************** CASE NO. GD-25-011255 ************* DEBT: $47,774.53 ********* NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) Stem & Eisenberg, PC *********************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S) The Shops at Valley Square, 1581 Main Street, Suite 200 Warrington, PA 18976 ************************** ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (215) 572-8111 ******************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: ******************** In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny and Borough of Brackenridge: Having erected thereon a dwelling being known and numbered as IO16 Virginia Way, Brackenridge, PA 15014. Deed Book Volume 12204, Page 64. Block and Lot Number 1224-C-222.

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DEFENDANT(S) Lindsay Salapow ******************** CASE NO.MG-22-000040 ************* DEBT: $278,289.67 ********* NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) Stem & Eisenberg, PC *********************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S) The Shops at Valley Square, 1581 Main Street, Suite 200 Warrington, PA 18976 ************************** ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (215) 572-8111 ******************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: ******************** In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny and Township of Upper St. Clair: Having erected thereon a dwelling being known and numbered as 312 Fort Couch Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15241 a/k/a 312 Fort Couch Road, Upper St Clair, PA 15241.

Deed Book Volume 18282, Page_ 534. Block and Lot Number 319-R-203.

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DEFENDANT(S) Lane Living Management Limited Liability Company, a Pennsylvania limited liability company ******************** CASE NO.GD-25-005477 ************* DEBT: $162,021.50 ********* NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) Stem & Eisenberg, PC *********************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S) The Shops at Valley Square, 1581 Main Street, Suite 200 Warrington, PA 18976 ************************** ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (215) 572-8111 ******************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: ******************** In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny and Fifth Ward of the City of Pittsburgh: Having erected thereon a dwelling being known and numbered as 2904 White Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15219-3948. Deed Book Volume DE 18634, Page 287. Block and Lot Number 25-S-173-A.

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DEFENDANT(S) Donald J. Redinger and Jacqueline A. Redinger ******************** CASE NO.MG-25-000842 ************* DEBT: $194,957.21 ********* NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) Stem & Eisenberg, PC *********************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S) The Shops at Valley Square, 1581 Main Street, Suite 200 Warrington, PA 18976 ************************** ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (215) 572-8111 ******************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: ******************** In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny and Borough of Castle Shannon: Having erected thereon a dwelling being known and numbered as 3359 Mary Place, Pittsburgh, PA 15234. Deed Book Volume 10125, Page 033. Block and Lot Number 249-C-139.

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DEFENDANT(S) Kelly L. Thompson Rebecca M. Thompson Daniel F. Thompson ******************** CASE NO.MG-25-000587 ************* DEBT: $54,689.53 ********* NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) EMMANUEL J. ARGENTIERI *********************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S) 52 NEWTON AVENUE, P.O. BOX 456, WOODBURY, NJ 08096 ************************** ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (856) 384-1515 ******************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: ******************** In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Borough of North Braddock: Having erected thereon a dwelling being known and numbered as 1204 Ridge Avenue, Braddock, PA 15104. Deed Book Volume 8541, Page 616. Block and Lot Number 374-K-233.

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DEFENDANT(S) Estate of James E. Holzer, Sandy Stokes, known heir of James E. Holzer ******************** CASE NO.MG-24-000836 ************* DEBT: $116,183.18 ********* NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) EMMANUEL J. ARGENTIERI *********************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S) 52 NEWTON AVENUE, P.O. BOX 456, WOODBURY, NJ 08096 ************************** ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (856) 384-1515 ******************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: ******************** In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, 2nd Ward of the City of Clairton: Having erected thereon a dwelling being known and numbered as 725 East Drive, Clairton, PA 15025. Deed Book Volume 13376, Page 55, Instrument# 2007-29733.

Block and Lot Number• 879-R-268.

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DEFENDANT(S) Jill Hubbell and Pittsburg Luxe LLC ******************** CASE NO.MG-25-000972 ************* DEBT: $132,017.16 ********* NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) Stephen M. Hladik, Esquire *********************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S) Hladik, Onorato and Federman, LLP 298 Wissahickon Avenue, North Wales, PA 19454 ************************** ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (215) 855-9521 ******************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: ******************** In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, BOROUGH OF EAST MCKEESPORT: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS ·1228 MCCLURE AVENUE, EAST MCKEESPORT, PA 15035. DEED BOOK VOLUME 19617, PAGE 203. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 547-F-47.

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DEFENDANT(S) Shelby Milbee ******************** CASE NO.MG-24-000609 ************* DEBT: $54,956.42 ********* NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) Stephen M. Hladik, Esquire *********************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S) Hladik, Onorato and Federman, LLP 298 Wissahickon Avenue, North Wales, PA 19454 ************************** ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (215) 855-9521 ******************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: ******************** In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, 31ST WARD OF THE CITY OF PITTSBURGH: PARCEL NO. 1: BEING VACANT LAND KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS MULDOWNEY AVENUE, PITTSBURGH, PA 15207. DEED BOOK VOLUME 15090, PAGE 497. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 184-J-220.

PARCEL NO. 2: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 1400 MULDOWNEY AVENUE, PITTSBURGH, PA 15207. DEED BOOK VOLUME 15090, PAGE 497.

BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 184-J-222.

PARCEL NO. 3: BEING VACANT LAND KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS MULDOWNEY AVENUE, PITTSBURGH, PA 15207. DEED BOOK VOLUME 15090, PAGE 497. BLOCK-AND LOT NUMBER 184-J-223.

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DEFENDANT(S) Nancy J. Marchwinski ******************** CASE NO.MG-23-000626 ************* DEBT: $69,283.06 ********* NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) Stephen M. Hladik, Esquire *********************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S) Hladik, Onorato and Federman, LLP 298 Wissahickon Avenue, North Wales, PA 19454 ************************** ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (215) 855-9521 ******************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: ******************** In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, BOROUGH OF BALDWIN: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 3053 HARMENING AVENUE, PITTSBURGH, PA 15227. DEED BOOK VOLUME 12552, PAGE 141. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 94-M-34.

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DEFENDANT(S) LYNNE J. BOLEY ******************** CASE NO.MG-24-000907 ************* DEBT: $94,001.77 ********* NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC *********************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S) 133 GAITHER DRIVE, SUITE F MOUNT LAUREL, NJ 08054 ************************** ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: 855-225-6906 ******************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: ******************** In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, and Moon Township:

DEFENDANT(S) BRIAN J. ELLIS ******************** CASE NO.MG-24-000112 ************* DEBT: $232,758.03 ********* NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) ERIC ROCHKIND, ESQUIRE *********************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S) McCABE, WEISBERG & CONWAY, LLC 216 HADDON AVENUE, SUITE 201 WESTMONT, NJ 08108 ************************** ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (856) 858-7080 ******************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: ******************** IN THE COMMOWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, COUNTY OF ALLEGHENY,MUNICIPALITYOFPENNHILLS:

PARCEL 1: Having erected thereon a dwelling being known and numbered as 834 Royal Avenue, Coraopolis, PA 15108. Deed Book Volume 9776; Page 420. Block and Lot Number 0418C-00203-0000-00. PARCEL 2: Being vacant land being known as Royal Avenue, Coraopolis, PA 15108. Deed Book V9hune 9776, Page 420. Block and Lot Number 0418-C-00207-0000-00.

PARCEL 1: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 815 CHURCHILL AVENUE, PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA 15235. DEED BOOK VOLUME 16737, PAGE 441. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 0369-N-00356-0000-00. PARCEL 2: BEING VACANT LAND BEING KNOWN AS CHURCHILL AVENUE, PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA 15235. DEED BOOK VOLUME 16737, PAGE 441. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 0369-N-00305-0000-00.

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DEFENDANT(S) ROY LEE SMITH, SR. ******************** CASE NO.GD-24-008973 ************* DEBT: $14,518.29 ********* NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC *********************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S) 133 GAITHER DRIVE, SUITE F MOUNT LAUREL, NJ 08054 ************************** ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: 855-225-6906 ******************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: ******************** In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, City of Pittsburgh, 25TH Ward: Having erected thereon a dwelling being known and numbered as 107 E JEFFERSON STREET, PITTSBURGH, PA 15212. Deed Book Volume 14543, Page493. Block and Lot Number 0023-F-00182-0000-.

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DEFENDANT(S) Celeste Dewald, as administratrix and Heir of the Estate of Joshua D. Dewald, deceased ******************** CASE NO.MG-25-000947 ************* DEBT: $189,837.73 ********* NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) Lois M. Vitu *********************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S) 663 Fifth Street, Oakmont, PA 15139 ************************** ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: 412-281-1725 ******************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: ******************** In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Borough of Whitehall, Having erected thereon a Dwelling being known and numbered as 3331 Reiland Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15227 Deed Book 19855, Page 109 Block & Lot 189-N-165

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DEFENDANT(S) Kevin R. Rao, a/k/a Kevin Richard Rao, ******************** CASE NO.MG-24-000743 ************* DEBT: $116,005.01. ********* NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) Kristine M. Anthou, Esquire, *********************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S) Grenen & Birsic, P.C. One Gateway Center, 9th Floor, Pittsburgh, PA 15222 ************************** ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (412) 281-7650 ******************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: ******************** In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, 3rd Ward of the Borough of Avalon: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A DWELLING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 707 SYLVAN AVENUE, PITTSBURGH, PA 15202. DBV 17060, PAGE 231, 8/L #215N-11.

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DEFENDANT(S) Justin R. Moorcroft ******************** CASE NO.MG-22-000463 ************* DEBT: $211,091.05 ********* NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) MDK Legal *********************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S) P. 0. Box 165028 Columbus, OH 43216-5028 ************************** ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: 614-220-5611 ******************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: ******************** In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Borough of Greentree: Having erected thereon a dwelling being known and numbered as 1156 Greenridge Lane, Pittsburgh, PA 15220. Document Number 2018-14233, Deed Book Volume 17211, Page 394.

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DEFENDANT(S) Michael J. Selwood; The United States of America, Department of Treasury, Internal Revenue Service ******************** CASE NO.MG-25-000537 ************* DEBT: $271,863.49 ********* NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) MDK Legal *********************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S) P. 0. Box 165028 Columbus, OH 43216-5028 ************************** ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: 614-220-5611 ******************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: ******************** -In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, O’Hara Township: Having erected thereon a dwelling being known and numbered as 124 Crofton Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15238. Document Number 2011-4557, Deed Book Volume 14514, Page 187. Block and Lot Number 0289-M-00058-0000-00.

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DEFENDANT(S) ABU BEKIR B. BINALIEV ******************** CASE NO.AR-24-002646 ************* DEBT: $8,227.21 ********* NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) Fred C. Jug, Jr. *********************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S) 310 Grant Street, Suite 1109, Pittsburgh, PA 15219 ************************** ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: 412-255-6500 ******************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: ******************** In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, COLLIER TOWNSHIP: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A CENTENNIAL POINTE COMMUNITY SERVICES ASSOCIATION DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS.623 FREEDOM DRIVE, CARNEGIE, PA 15106. DEED BOOK 19059, PAGE 422. BLOCK And LOT NUMBER 202-A-00085.

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DEFENDANT(S) GARRICK W REED; THE SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT ******************** CASE NO. MG-25-000551 ************* DEBT: $47,308.00 ********* NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) Carolyn Treglia, Esquire *********************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S) Brock & Scott, PLLC 2011 RENAISSANCE BOULEVARD, SUITE 100 KING OF PRUSSIA, PA 19406 ************************** ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (844) 856-6646 ******************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: ******************** In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, 3RD WARD OF THE BOROUGH OF HOMESTEAD Having erected thereon a dwelling being known and numbered as 336 W 11TH AVE, HOMESTEAD, PA 15120. Deed Book Volume 15912, Page 588. Block and Lot Number 0131-A00381-0000-00 AKA 0131-A-00381

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DEFENDANT(S) ALBERT HUMPHRIES; ESSIE HUMPHRIES; ETHEL LOUISE MITCHELL, HEIR IN HER CAPACITY TO THE ESTATE OF LEWIS R. MITCHELL, SR., DECEASED; LEWIS MITCHELL, JR., HEIR IN HIS CAPACITY TO THE ESTATE OF LEWIS R. MITCHELL, SR., DECEASED; ANTHONY MITCHELL, HEIR IN HIS CAPACITY TO THE ESTATE OF LEWIS R. MITCHELL, SR., DECEASED; UNKNOWN HEIRS, SUCCESSORS, ASSIGNS, AND ALL PERSONS, FIRMS. OR ASSOCIATIONS CLAIMING RIGHT TITLE OR INTEREST FROM OR UNDER LEWIS R. MITCHELL, SR., DECEASED ******************** CASE NO. MG-23-000523 ************* DEBT: $34,172.12 ********* NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) Carolyn Treglia, Esquire *********************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S) Brock & Scott, PLLC 2011 RENAISSANCE BOULEVARD, SUITE 100 KING OF PRUSSIA, PA 19406 ************************** ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (844) 856-6646 ******************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: ******************** In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, 13TH WARD OF THE CITY OF PITTSBURGH Having erected thereon a dwelling being known and numbered as 7926 INGLENOOK PL, PITTSBURGH, PA 15208. Deed Book Volume 15773, Page 358.

Block and Lot Number 0175-D-001630000-00

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DEFENDANT(S) TODD E. YURA; ELIZABETH L. YURA ******************** CASE NO. MG-25-000767 ************* DEBT: $87,372.55 ********* NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) Carolyn Treglia, Esquire *********************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S) Brock & Scott, PLLC 2011 RENAISSANCE BOULEVARD, SUITE 100 KING OF PRUSSIA, PA 19406 ************************** ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (844) 856-6646 ******************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: ******************** In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, BOROUGH OF MUNHALL Having erected thereon a dwelling being known and numbered as 3645 SUNSET DRIVE, HOMESTEAD, PA 15120 AIK/A 3645 SUNSET DRIVE, MUNHALL, PA 15120.

Deed Book Volume 17276, Page 330.

Block and Lot Number 0133-B-001220000-00 AKA 0133B00122000000

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DEFENDANT(S) Joseph B. Whiteford and Gwenn C. Whiteford ******************** CASE NO. GD-25-000506 ************* DEBT: $192,412.62 ********* NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) Stem & Eisenberg, PC *********************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S) The Shops at Valley Square, 1581 Main Street, Suite 200 Warrington, PA 18976 ************************** ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (215) 572-8111 ******************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: ******************** In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny and Municipality of Penn Hills: Having erected thereon a dwelling being known and numbered as 1188 Hamil Road, Verona, PA 15147. DEED BOOK VOLUME 16913, PAGE 544. Block and Lot Number 0534-R-00239.

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DEFENDANT(S) Norma Hairston and Leiah Clifford Ogletree ******************** CASE NO. MG-22-000510 ************* DEBT: $37,894.10 ********* NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) Stem & Eisenberg, PC *********************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S) The Shops at Valley Square, 1581 Main Street, Suite 200 Warrington, PA 18976 ************************** ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (215) 572-8111 ******************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: ******************** In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny and Second Ward in the City of Clairton: Having erected thereon a dwelling being known and numbered as 708 Henry Street, Clairton, PA 15025-1624. Deed Book Volume 13325, Page 515. Block and Lot Number 878-P-26.

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DEFENDANT(S) Sonja Jean Price, solely in her capacity as known heir of Morris B. Pohland, deceased ******************** CASE NO. GD-25-010452 ************* DEBT: $145,232.56 ********* NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) Stem & Eisenberg, PC *********************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S) The Shops at Valley Square, 1581 Main Street, Suite 200 Warrington, PA 18976 ************************** ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (215) 572-8111 ******************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: ******************** In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny and Twenty-ninth Ward of the City of Pittsburgh: Having erected thereon a dwelling being known and numbered as 2255 Almont St, Pittsburgh, PA 15210-4506. Deed Book Volume 1098, Page 427. Block and Lot Number 95-L-119.

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DEFENDANT(S) HEATHER OBRINGER, AS ADMINISTRATRIX OF THE ESTATE OF DANIEL SHOWALTER, DECEASED ******************** CASE NO. GD-25-006231 ************* DEBT: $61,100.48 ********* NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) Jill M. Fein, Esquire/ Hill Wallack LLP *********************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S) 1000 Floral Vale Boulevard, Suite 300, Yardley, PA 19067 ************************** ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (215) 579-7700 ******************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: ******************** In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Township of Harmar HAVING ERECTED THEREON A ONE-STORY RESIDENTIAL DWELLING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 514 MEADOWVALE DR., CHESWICK, PA 15024.

DEED BOOK VOLUME 11420, PAGE 571.

BLOCK & LOT NO. 621-H-24

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PLAINTIFFS BRENTWOOD BOROUGH SCHOOL DISTRICT and BRENTWOOD BOROUGH Vs. DEFENDANT(S) FORWARD BRENTWOOD PROPERTIES, LLC, a Pennsylvania Limited Liability Company ******************** CASE NO. GD 24-010122 ************* DEBT: $768,874.46 ********* NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) JOHN T. VOGEL, TUCKER ARENSBERG, P.C. *********************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S) TUCKER ARENSBERG, P.C. 1500 ONE PPG PLACE, PITTSBURGH, PA 15222 ************************** ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: 412.594.3902 ******************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: ******************** IN THE COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, COUNTY OF ALLEGHENY, BOROUGH OF BRENTWOOD: HAVING ERECTED THEREON COMMERCIAL APARTMENT BUILDINGS (A THRU G) KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 3045 PYRAMID AVENUE, PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA 15227, DEED BOOK VOLUME 12165, PAGE 292 AND DEED BOOK VOLUME 15989, PAGE 81, BLOCK AND LOT 137-G-75

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PLAINTIFFS SHALER AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT, Vs. DEFENDANT(S) JOSEPH KONZIER ******************** CASE NO. GD 25-008540 ************* DEBT: $28,455.50 ********* NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) JOHN T. VOGEL, TUCKER ARENSBERG, P.C. *********************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S) TUCKER ARENSBERG, P.C. 1500 ONE PPG PLACE, PITTSBURGH, PA 15222 ************************** ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: 412.594.3902 ******************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: ******************** IN THE COMMONWEAL TH OF PENNSYLVANIA, COUNTY OF ALLEGHENY, BOROUGH OF MILLVALE HAVING ERECTED THEREON A COMMERCIAL BUILDING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 701 EVERGREEN AVENUE, PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA 15209, DEED BOOK VOLUME 17137, PAGE 206, BLOCK AND LOT 118-G-114.

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PLAINTIFFS BOROUGH OF VERONA Vs. DEFENDANT(S) 415 WEST WARRINGTON AVENUE ASSOCIATES LP ******************** CASE NO. GD-25-009814 ************* DEBT: $24,800.55 ********* NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) Megan Turnbull, Esquire *********************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S) 445 Fort Pitt Boulevard, Suite 503, Pittsburgh, PA i5219 ************************** ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: 412-391-0160 ******************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: ******************** In-the Commonwealth-of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, BOROUGH’OF VERONA: HAVING ERECTED THEREON AN INDUSTRIAL BUILDING, KNOWN AS 20 RIVER ROAD, VERONA, PA 15147. DEEP BOOK 12663, PAGE 375. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 364-F-230.

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DEFENDANT(S) Javier Gonzalez Otano, solely in capacity as heir of Carlos Gonzalez a/k/a Carlos Gonzalez Otano a/k/a Carlos J. Gonzalez Otano, Deceased, Carlos Jose Gonzalez, Sr., solely in capacity heir of Carlos Gonzalez a/k/a Carlos Gonzalez Otano a/k/a Carlos J. Gonzalez Otano, Deceased, Laura Otano Santiago, solely in capacity as heir of Carlos Gonzalez a/k/a Carlos Gonzalez Otano a/k/a Carlos J. Gonzalez Otano, Deceased Unknown Heirs, Successors, Assigns and All Persons , Finns or Associations Claiming Right, Title or Interest from or under Carlos Gonzalez a/k/a Carlos Gonzalez Otano a/k/a Carlos J. Gonzalez Otano, Deceased ******************** CASE NO. MG-25-000604 ************* DEBT: $121,000.81 ********* NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) Powers Kirn, LLC *********************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S) Eight Neshaminy Interplex, Suite 215, Trevose, PA 19053 ************************** ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: 215-942-2090 ******************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: ******************** In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, 1st Ward of the City of McKeesport: Having erected thereon a dwelling being known and numbered as 1220 Ravine Street, McKeesport, Pennsylvania 15132.

Deed Book Volume 19526, Page 1, Instrument Number 2023-33644, Block and Lot Number 382-D-274.

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DEFENDANT(S) Deborah L. Fajbik, solely in her capacity as known heir of Dolores L. Szuch, deceased and Michelle E. Szuch, solely in her capacity as known heir of Dolores L. Szuch, deceased and Leslie R. Kunselman, solely in her capacity as known heir of Dolores L. Szuch, deceased and James J. Szuch Jr., solely in his capacity as known heir of Dolores L. Szuch, deceased and The Unknown Heirs of Pamela Leipertz and The Unknown Heirs of Dolores L. Szuch ******************** CASE NO. GD-24-011604 ************* DEBT: $220,985.89 ********* NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) Stern & Eisenberg, PC *********************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S) The Shops at Valley Square, 1581 Main Street, Suite 200 Warrington, PA 18976 ************************** ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (215) 572-8111 ******************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: ******************** In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny and Township of Harrison: Having erected thereon a dwelling being known and numbered as 201 Banbury Lane, Natrona Heights, PA 15065. Deed Book Volume 5375, Page 201. Block and Lot Number 2203-D-66.

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PLAINTIFF(S) Wilkinsburg Borough VS. DEFENDANT(S) Luanne Tramber ******************** CASE NO. GD 25-011768 ************* DEBT:$15,889.42 ********* NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) Jennifer L. Cerce, Esquire *********************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S) 424 S. 27th Street, Ste. 210 Pittsburgh, PA 15203 ************************** ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (412) 242-4400 ******************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: ******************** In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Borough of Wilkinsburg: BEING VACANT LAND KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS ELLA STREET, PITTSBURGH, PA 15221. DEED BOOK 10548, PAGE 15.

BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 233-K-73.

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HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF PITTSBURGH Public Notice of the Proposed FY 2026 Housing Authority of the City of Pittsburgh (HACP) is revising the Housing Choice Voucher Program Administrative Plan.

The Housing Authority of the City of Pittsburgh (HACP) has completed its revision and update of the FY 2026 Housing Choice Voucher Program Administrative Plan.

The proposed Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 HCV Utility Allowance Schedules are available for review and comment from Tuesday, February 24, 2026, to Tuesday, March 24, 2026, on the HACP website: www.hacp.org.

Written comments on the FY 2026 Housing Authority of the City of Pittsburgh (HACP) Housing Choice Voucher Program Administrative Plan, must be addressed to “Attention: FY 2026 Housing Authority of the City of Pittsburgh (HACP) The Housing Choice Voucher Program Administrative Plan” at the HACP Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Department, 412 Boulevard of the Allies, 5th Floor, Pittsburgh, PA 15219, and must be received by the close of business (5:00 pm) on Wednesday, March 4, 2026.

Public hearings to receive public comments on the proposed FY 2026 Housing Authority City of Pittsburgh Housing Choice Voucher Program Administrative Plan will be held on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at 9:30 am and 5:30 pm via Zoom. The Zoom meeting information can be accessed at www.hacp.org.

For questions regarding the proposed FY 2026 Housing Authority of the City of Pittsburgh (HACP) and the Housing Choice Voucher Program Administrative Plan, please contact Felicia Williams at 412-456-5000 extension 2260.

Persons with disabilities requiring assistance or alternative formats or wishing to submit comments in alternative formats can contact the Disability Compliance Office at 412-456-5282, extension 4; TTY 412-456-5282.

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PLAINTIFF(S) Wilkinsburg Borough VS. DEFENDANT(S) Harold R. Christian ******************** CASE NO. GD 25-011761 ************* DEBT:$21,542.10 ********* NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) Jennifer L. Cerce, Esquire *********************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S) 424 S. 27th Street, Ste. 210 Pittsburgh, PA 15203 ************************** ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (412) 242-4400 ******************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: ******************** In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Borough of Wilkinsburg: BEING VACANT LAND KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS TAFT WAY, PITTSBURGH, PA 15221. DEED BOOK 8540, PAGE 383.

BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 232-P-154.

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PLAINTIFF(S) Wilkinsburg Borough VS. DEFENDANT(S) Monica Bryant ******************** CASE NO. GD 25-011771 ************* DEBT: $15,648.44 ********* NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) Jennifer L. Cerce, Esquire *********************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S) 424 S. 27th Street, Ste. 210 Pittsburgh, PA 15203 ************************** ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (412) 242-4400 ******************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: ******************** In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Borough of Wilkinsburg: BEING VACANT LAND KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 58 LABELLE AVENUE, PITTSBURGH, PA 15221. DEED BOOK 8705, PAGE 646. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 232-S-106.

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PLAINTIFF(S) Wilkinsburg Borough VS. DEFENDANT(S) Dariu Pop ******************** CASE NO. GD 25-011773 ************* DEBT: $9,475.40 ********* NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) Jennifer L. Cerce, Esquire *********************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S) 424 S. 27th Street, Ste. 210 Pittsburgh, PA 15203 ************************** ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (412) 242-4400 ******************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: ******************** In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Borough of Wilkinsburg: BEING VACANT LAND KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS FRANKLIN AVENUE, PITTSBURGH, PA 15221. DEED BOOK 13022, PAGE 572. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 233-F-276.

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PLAINTIFF(S) Wilkinsburg Borough VS. DEFENDANT(S) Sarah Farmer Gudger a/k/a Sarah Farmer ******************** CASE NO. GD 25-011774 ************* DEBT: $10,060.16 ********* NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) Jennifer L. Cerce, Esquire *********************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S) 424 S. 27th Street, Ste. 210 Pittsburgh, PA 15203 ************************** ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (412) 242-4400 ******************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: ******************** • In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Borough of Wilkinsburg: BEING VACANT LAND KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS SWISSVALE AVENUE, PITTSBURGH, PA 15221. DEED BOOK 6110, PAGE 935. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 232-P-99.

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PLAINTIFF(S) Wilkinsburg Borough VS. DEFENDANT(S) Greg Roberts ******************** CASE NO. GD 25-011775 ************* DEBT: $12,448.92 ********* NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) Jennifer L. Cerce, Esquire *********************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S) 424 S. 27th Street, Ste. 210 Pittsburgh, PA 15203 ************************** ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (412) 242-4400 ******************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: ******************** In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Borough of Wilkinsburg: BEING VACANT LAND KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 1050 MONTIER STREET, PITTSBURGH, PA 15221. DEED BOOK 6257, PAGE 441.

BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 233-B-159.

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PLAINTIFF(S) Wilkinsburg Borough VS. DEFENDANT(S) Mabel L. Jackson ******************** CASE NO. GD 25-011757 ************* DEBT: $16,992.18 ********* NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) Jennifer L. Cerce, Esquire *********************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S) 424 S. 27th Street, Ste. 210 Pittsburgh, PA 15203 ************************** ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (412) 242-4400 ******************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: ********************

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PLAINTIFF(S) Wilkinsburg Borough VS. DEFENDANT(S) Sherman Street Associates ******************** CASE NO. GD 25-011750 ************* DEBT: $16,077.33 ********* NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) Jennifer L. Cerce, Esquire *********************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S) 424 S. 27th Street, Ste. 210 Pittsburgh, PA 15203 ************************** ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (412) 242-4400 ******************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: ******************** In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Borough of Wilkinsburg: BEING VACANT LAND KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS SHERMAN STREET, PITTSBURGH, PA 15221. DEED BOOK 11125, PAGE 200. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 232-L-52.

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PLAINTIFF(S) Wilkinsburg Borough VS. DEFENDANT(S) SWG Associates, LP 1116 ******************** CASE NO. GD 25-011772 ************* DEBT: $26,036.82 ********* NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) Jennifer L. Cerce, Esquire *********************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S) 424 S. 27th Street, Ste. 210 Pittsburgh, PA 15203 ************************** ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (412) 242-4400 ******************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: ******************** In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Borough of Wilkinsburg: BEING VACANT LAND KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 1116 WOOD STREET, PITTSBURGH, PA 15221. DEED BOOK 9121, PAGE 215. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 175-S-278.

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PLAINTIFF(S) Wilkinsburg Borough VS. DEFENDANT(S) Thomas Parson ******************** CASE NO. GD 25-011752 ************* DEBT: $6,782.33 ********* NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) Jennifer L. Cerce, Esquire *********************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S) 424 S. 27th Street, Ste. 210 Pittsburgh, PA 15203 ************************** ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (412) 242-4400 ******************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: ******************** In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Borough of Wilkinsburg: BEING VACANT LAND KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 1028 HILL AVENUE, PITTSBURGH, PA 15221. DEED BOOK 11790; PAGE 293.BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 232-P-151.

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PLAINTIFF(S) Wilkinsburg Borough VS. DEFENDANT(S) Raymond W. Reed ******************** CASE NO. GD 25-011753 ************* DEBT: $15,454.87 ********* NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) Jennifer L. Cerce, Esquire *********************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S) 424 S. 27th Street, Ste. 210 Pittsburgh, PA 15203 ************************** ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (412) 242-4400 ******************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: ******************** In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Borough of Wilkinsburg: BEING VACANT LAND KNOWN AND NUMBERED. AS 1891 FAIRLAWN STREET, PITTSBURGH, PA 15221. DEED BOOK 8343, PAGE 54.

BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 232-G-33.

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PLAINTIFF(S) Wilkinsburg Borough VS. DEFENDANT(S) Earl Alonzo Simmons ******************** CASE NO. GD 25-011756 ************* DEBT: $21,674.12 ********* NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) Jennifer L. Cerce, Esquire *********************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S) 424 S. 27th Street, Ste. 210 Pittsburgh, PA 15203 ************************** ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (412) 242-4400 ******************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: ******************** In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Borough of Wilkinsburg: BEING VACANT LAND KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 810 GLENN AVENUE, PITTSBURGH, PA 15221. DEED BOOK 8781, PAGE 430. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 232-J-317.

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DEFENDANT(S) FDPITT, LLC ******************** CASE NO. MG-25-002613 ************* DEBT: $4,847,319.31 ********* NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) Heath Khan Raymond A. Quaglia *********************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S) 1735 Market Street, 51st Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19103 ************************** ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (215) 665-8500 ******************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: ******************** ALL THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED REAL ESTATE SITUATED IN THE COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, COUNTY OF ALLEGHENY, 22ND WARD OF THE CITY OF PITTSBURGH: PARCEL ONE: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A COMMERCIAL BUILDING AND OTHER IMPROVEMENTS BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 1215 BRIGHTON ROAD, PITTSBURGH, PA 15233. DEED BOOK VOLUME 16926, PAGE 211. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 23-N-10.

ALL THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED REAL ESTATE SITUATED IN THE COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, COUNTY OF ALLEGHENY, 13TH WARD OF THE CITY OF PITTSBURGH: PARCEL TWO: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A COMMERCIAL BUILDING AND OTHER IMPROVEMENTS BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 8184 FRANKSTOWN AVENUE PITTSBURGH, PA 15221. DEED BOOK VOLUME 16926, PAGE 216.

BLOCK AND LOTNUMBER231-N-17.

ALL THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED REAL ESTATE SITUATED IN THE COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, COUNTY OF ALLEGHENY, 20TH WARD OF THE CITY OF PITTSBURGH: PARCEL THREE: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A COMMERCIAL BUILDING AND OTHER IMPROVEMENTS BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 2928 SHERADEN BOULEVARD, PITTSBURGH, PA 15204.

DEED BOOK VOLUME 16926, PAGE 220.

BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 42-R-304.

PARCEL FOUR: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A COMMERCIAL BUILDING AND OTHER IMPROVEMENTS BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 2928 SHERADEN BOULEVARD, PITTSBURGH, PA 15204.

DEED BOOK VOLUME 16926, PAGE 220.

BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 42-R-312.

PARCEL FIVE: BEING VACANT LAND KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 2928 SHERADEN BOULEVARD, PITTSBURGH, PA 15204.

DEED BOOK VOLUME 16926, PAGE 220.

BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 42-R-314.

NOTICE In the Court of Common Pleas of Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, Docket No. CS-26-000006, Petitioner Penn Pioneer Enterprises, LLC v.

Respondent Edward E. Guest. To Respondent, whose last known address is 3605 Childs Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15213.

You are hereby notified that Petitioner has filed a Petition for the Appointment of a Conservator against you in the Court of Common Pleas of Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, at Docket No. CS-26-000006, wherein Petitioner seeks to be appointed conservator over property known as 3605 Childs Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15213, Block and Lot No. 029-D-143. YOU HAVE BEEN SUED IN COURT. If you wish to defend against all claims set against you, you must take action within twenty (20) days by entering a written appearance personally, or by your attorney, filing in writing with the court your defenses or objections to the claims set forth against you. You are warned that if you fail to do so the case may proceed against you and a judgment entered against you by the court without further notice for any money claimed in the complaint or for any claim or relief requested by the Petitioner. You may lose money or property or other rights important to you. YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PA P E R T O Y O U R L AW Y E R AT ONCE. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A LAWYER, GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE OFFICE SET FORTH BELOW. THIS OFFICE CAN PROVIDE YOU WITH INFORMATION ABOUT HIRING A LAWYER. IF YOU CANNOT AFFORD TO HIRE A LAWYER, THIS OFFICE MAY BE ABLE TO PROVIDE YOU WITH INFORMATION ABOUT AGENCIES THAT MAY BE ABLE TO OFFER LEGAL SERVICES TO ELIGIBLE PERSONS AT A REDUCED FEE OR NO FEE. Lawyer Referral Service, Allegheny County Bar Association, Koppers Building, 11th Floor, 436 7th Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15219, (412) 261-5555, www.acbalrs.org.

Matthew J. Kalina, Esq., 966 Perry Highway, Pittsburgh, PA, 15237, (412)366-6629.

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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 statute

Estate of MS. ANTALENE PENDEL, Deceased, of 209 Bendix Drive, Coraopolis, PA 15108.

Estate No. 02-26-01061, Mr. Robert J. Pendel, Executor, c/o Feldman Law Group, PLLC, 1322 5th Avenue, Coraopolis, PA 15108 Estate of ROBERT J. MCGURGAN, Case No. 135 of 2026. Will admitted to probate without administration by Order dated January 9, 2026. Peter B. Lewis, Counsel, Neighborhood Legal Services, 928 Penn Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15222.

Estate of SUSAN GLIDDE, Case No. 1281 of 2025. Paula L. McGilton appointed Administratrix by Order dated March 2, 2026.

Peter B. Lewis, Counsel, Neighborhood Legal Services, 928 Penn Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15222.

E s t a t e o f AT K I N S O N , M A R G A R E T (deceased), of Pittsburgh, PA, No. 00824 of 2026, Suzanne Atkinson Extr., 1130 East End Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15218 Estate of RICHARD C. PAVLISKO, Deceased of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, No. 02-26-01083, Stephanie L. Hull, Executor., 1241 Fernridge Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15241 or to TODD A. FULLER, ATTY; BRENLOVE & FULLER, LLC. 401 Washington Avenue, Bridgeville, PA 15017 Estate of LEONARD JOSEPH SEIBEL, deceased of Pittsburgh (Penn Hills), PA No.26-0956, Lenette Ann Rocco, Executrix, 185 Fieldcrest Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15221 OR to Jennifer Roller Chontos, Chontos & Chontos, P.C., 561 Beluah Road, Turtle Creek, PA 15145

LEGAL ADVERTISING Legal Notices NOTICE OF TRUST ADMINISTRATION. The Trustees named below give notice of the death of JAMES THOMAS KELLY, late of Bridgeville , Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, who died on October 5, 2025. During her lifetime, the said Decedent established the James Thomas Kelly Revocable Trust under Trust Instrument dated October 26, 2016.

The Trustees request all persons having claims against the Decedent to make known the same in writing to them or their attorney, and all persons indebted to the Decedent to make payment to them without delay: Michael Kelly 54 Wadsworth Road Ashland, MA O1721 and Karen Durstin 223 Portman Lane Bridgeville, PA 15017 and Kathleen Day 265 Kinney Street Torrington, CT 06790 or to: AUBREY H. GLOVER, Atty; BRENLOVE & FULLER, LLC 401 Washington Avenue Bridgeville, PA 15017

IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF ALLEGHENY COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA

ANNOUNCEMENTS Meetings

NOTICE ALLEGHENY COUNTY There will be an Investment Board Meeting of Allegheny County on Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 1:00 pm to be held at Allegheny County Courthouse, Gold Room – 4th Floor, 436 Grant Street, Pittsburgh PA 15219.

The Wilkins Township Civil Service Board will meet on March 24, 2026 beginning at 6:30 PM at the Municipal Building, 110 Peffer Road, Turtle Creek, PA 15145. The meeting is being held to discuss amendments to the Civil Service Rules and Regulations and any other business that may come before the Board.

The City of Pittsburgh Equal Opportunity Review Commission will host a regular meeting on Thursday, March 19th from 121pm. 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 • March 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.

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CIVIL DIVISON CASE NO. GD-26-002321 IN RE: PETTITION OF ERIK M. YURKOVICH AND JESSICA D. HOLCOMB Parent(s) and natural guardian(s) of SEBASTIAN KANE YURKOVICH ,a minor(s) to change name to COLE HOLCOMB YURKOVICH ORDER SCHEDULlNG HEARTNG ON NAME CHANGE AND NOW, this 5th day of March, 2026, upon hearing on the within Motion of Petitioner, Pro Se, above n a m e d , i t i s OR D ER ED a nd DECREED that the within Petition be heard on April 8, 2026 at 9:30 a.m. before the General Motions Judge.

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED, that the Petitioner(s) shall obtain an affidavit of consent from the non-petitioning parent and/or serve a copy of this scheduling order by certified and regular mail forthwith.

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED, that the Petitioner(s) shall advertise once with the Pittsburgh Legal Journal and once in a newspaper of general circulation in the county in which the Petitioner(s) resides.

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED, that the Petitioner(s) shall file with the Department of Court Records, his/her proofs of publication seven (7) days prior to such hearing and the Department of Court Records shall scan and docket such papers upon receipt of the same.

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In the Court of Common Pleas of Allegheny County, Pennsylvania: No. GD-26-000598 Term, 2026 In re petition of Jasmine Simone Hobsonfor change of name to Jasmine Simone Suttles To all persons interested: Notice is hereby given that an order of said Court authorized the filing of said petition and fixed the 1st day of April 2026 at 9:30 AM., 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. Address 542 CORA STREET, PITTSBURGH, PA 15208

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HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF PITTSBURGH REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) FOR AUTHORITY WIDE EMERGENCY MITIGATION AND REMEDIATION RFP #600-10-26 The Housing Authority of the City of Pittsburgh (HACP) hereby request proposals from qualified Firms or Individuals capable of providing the following service(s): RFP #600-10-26 AUTHORITY WIDE EMERGENCY MITIGATION AND REMEDIATION The documents will be available no later than March 2, 2026, and signed, sealed proposals will be accepted until 11:00 a.m. on April 7, 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 April 7, 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 March 17, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. Please see the meeting information below: Join Zoom Meeting: https://hacp-org.zoom.us/j/871 64799644?pwd=3WAoWPIi7e UTh8BEy4Y5cyxhi9nYzQ.1 Meeting ID: 871 6479 9644 Passcode: 568001 +1 301 715 8592 (Washington D.C.) 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 statute

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DOCUMENT 00030-AA ADVERTISEMENT ANNOUNCEMENT ALLEGHENY COUNTY AIRPORT AUTHORITY Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania The Allegheny County Airport Authority will be receiving scanned PDF proposals through Submittable, and a submission link will be sent to each registered plan holder. Submissions are to be submitted via Submittable by 1:00 p.m. prevailing local time on April 8, 2026, and bids will be opened by the Airport Authority and results will be emailed by end of business day of bid opening for the following project: ALLEGHENY COUNTY AIRPORT AUTHORITY PROJECT NUMBER 8G3-26 (GENERAL) REHABILITATE TAXIWAY B & C AT PITTSBURGH INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT A pre-bid conference will be held at 1:00 p.m., on March 18, 2026, at the Allegheny County Airport Authority, 1305 Cherrington Parkway Suite 100, Moon Township, PA 15108.

Attention is called to the fact that not less than the minimum salaries and wages, as determined by the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry, must be paid on these projects.

Proposals must be made on the Authority’s form and in accordance with the Plans and Specifications and the “Instructions to Bidders”’.

The non-refundable charge of $150.00 for the Bid Documents and the Plans, and Specifications through the bidding platform Submittable at https://acaacapitalprograms.submittable.com.

Please note that Submittable does not support Internet Explorer 11. Submittable recommends the following browsers: Microsoft Edge, Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, or Apple Safari.

This project has DBE participation goals; DBE firms must be certified with the Pennsylvania Unified Certification Program) (PA UCP). Firms must be certified prior to award of contract. A searchable database of DBE firms can be found on the PA UCP web site: https://paucp.dbesystem.com/ The Airport Authority reserves the right to reject any and all bids or waive any informalities in the bidding.

No bidder may withdraw his bid for a period of sixty [60] days after the scheduled closing time for receipt of bids.

To view a complete advertisement, which is also included in the bidding documents visit www.flypittsburgh.com – ACAA Corporate – Business Opportunities or call 412-472-3677 or 412-472-2136.

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

Proposals/bid submittals will be due 11:00 AM on March 11, 2026, and will be read at 11:15 AM., the same day, through your web browser via Microsoft Teams video conferencing, for the following:

Electronic Proposal - Ebusiness website (http://ebusiness.portauthority.org)

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OFFICIAL ADVERTISEMENT THE BOARD OF PUBLIC EDUCATION of the SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PITTSBURGH Submit sealed proposals to the Operations Department, Pittsburgh Public Schools Service Center, ATTN: Holly Pataski, Project Manager of Operations,1305 Muriel Street, Pittsburgh PA 15203 until 2:00 p.m. EST on 24 March 2026 for: Request for Qualifications and Proposal (RFQ/P) for Auctioneer Services for Surplus Inventory RFQ/P is available at the Pittsburgh Public Schools website, https://www.pghschools.org/ community/business-opportunities/ rfps or by email request to hpataski1@pghschools.org, at no charge.

HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF PITTSBURGH REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) FOR AUTHORITY-WIDE PROFESSIONAL REAL ESTATE APPRAISAL & MARKET STUDY SERVICE(S)

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The Housing Authority of the City of Pittsburgh (HACP) hereby requests proposals from qualified Firms or Individuals capable of providing the following service(s):

To join the bid opening through Microsoft Teams meeting on your computer, mobile app or room device Meeting ID: 267 916 346 833 20 Passcode: F4km2Hc9 Or call in (audio only) 412-927-0245 Phone Conference ID: 184 235 141# No bidder may withdraw a submitted Proposal for a period of 75 days after the scheduled time for opening of the sealed bids.

A Pre-Bid Conference will be held on each of the above items at 10:00 AM February 24, 2026, through your web browser via Microsoft Teams video conferencing. Attendance at this meeting is not mandatory, but is strongly encouraged.

Join on your computer, mobile app or room device Meeting ID: 292 324 294 613 9 Passcode: o87td6iZ Or call in (audio only) 412-927-0245 Phone Conference ID: 599 823 395# Questions regarding any of the above bids will not be entertained by the PRT within five (5) business days of the scheduled bid opening.

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

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

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

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

ALLEGHENY COUNTY SANITARY AUTHORITY LEGAL NOTICE CONTRACT NO. 1842 FURNISH & DELIVER HYDROCHLORIC ACID Sealed Bids for CONTRACT No. 1842-FURNISH & DELIVER HYDROCHLORICACID shall be received at the Engineering Department office of the Allegheny County Sanitary Authority, 3300 Preble Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15233, until 11:00 A.M., Prevailing Time, Thursday, April 2, 2026 and then shall be publicly opened and read. A link will be required to access The Microsoft Teams Video Conference for the Bid Opening. If interested in obtaining a link to the Bid Opening, contact Judith Shropshire via email at contract.clerks@alcosan.org.

ALCOSAN encourages businesses owned and operated by minorities and women to submit bids on Authority Contracts or to participate as subcontractors or suppliers to successful Bidders. Successful Bidders are to use minority and women’s businesses to the fullest extent possible.

Contract Documents will be available via email or may be examined at the Engineering office of the Authority. Contract documents must be obtained directl from ALCOSAN to qualify as an eligible bidder. Bid Security shall be furnished by providing with the Bid a Certified Check or Bid Bond in the amount of One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00) The Successful Bidder shall be required to furnish a Performance Bond in the amount of $10,000.00.

Any questions regarding the Technical Specifications should be directed to Benjamin Heilman, Contract Supervisor, via email Benjamin.heilman@alcosan.org.

Any questions regarding obtaining the Contract Bidding Documents should be directed to Judith Shropshire, ALCOSAN, via email at contract.clerks@alcosan.org.

The Authority reserves the right to reject any or all bids, to waive any informality in any bid and to accept any bid should it be deemed in the interest of the Authority to do so.

ALLEGHENY COUNTY SANITARY AUTHORITY Benjamin J. Heilman Contract Supervisor

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INVITATION FOR BIDS (IFB) C.H. & D. Enterprises, Inc., is seeking bids from all qualified subcontractors and vendors in these specialty trades - electrical, trucking, line striping, as well as construction materials – for the following project entitled: South Side Park Upgrade Phase IV Contract #1.

Bid packages may be obtained immediately either by emailing estimating@chdintenc.com or by calling 724‐925‐9832 ext. 110.

ALL BIDS MUST BE RECEIVED by 4:00 PM on Friday, April 3, 2026, either via email or at the local office of C.H. & D. Enterprises, Inc., 100 Brady Pl, New Stanton, PA 15672.

C.H. & D. Enterprises, Inc., welcomes and encourages businesses owned and operated by minorities and women to submit bids for this solicitation

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Real Estate Appraisal Services and/or Market Study Services RFP documents will be available on or about March 9th, 2026.

Copies of RFP documents are not available for in-person pickup.

Firms interested in responding may obtain a copy of the RFP documents from the Business Opportunities Section of the HACP Website, www.hacp.org.

Prospective Offerors may register as a vendor on the website and download the documents free of charge.

A pre-submission meeting via audio conference will be held via Zoom on March 19th, 2026, at 11:00 A.M. Meeting ID: 830 0099 9697 Passcode: 845076 Call-In: 1-312-626-6799 US (Chicago) The deadline for final submission of written questions is March 20th, 2026, at 11:00 A.M. The deadline for submission of proposals is April 7th, 2026, at 11:00 A.M. Proposals must be sent to: Mr. Brandon Havranek, Associate Director of Procurement Housing Authority of the City of Pittsburgh 412 Boulevard of the Allies 6th Floor, Procurement Department Pittsburgh, PA 15219 The Housing Authority of the City of Pittsburgh will only be accepting physical proposals dropped off in person from 8:00 AM until the closing at 11:00 AM on April 7th, 2026. Proposals may still be submitted electronically at the following link: https://www.dropbox.com/ r equest/J Cqa8pCYkhraFXz 96FYR and can still be mailed via USPS at which time they will be Time and Date Stamped at 412 Boulevard of the Allies Lobby, Pittsburgh, PA 15219.

THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF PITTSBURGH STRONGLY ENCOURAGES CERTIFIED MINORITY-OWNED BUSINESS ENTERPRISES AND WOMAN-OWNED 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.

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HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF PITTSBURGH INVITATION FOR BIDS (IFB) FOR FIRE ALARM SENSITIVITY & EMERGENCY LIGHT TESTING IFB #300-14-26 The Housing Authority of the City of Pittsburgh (HACP) hereby requests bids from qualified Firms or Individuals capable of providing the following service(s): FIRE ALARM SENSITIVITY & EMERGENCY LIGHT TESTING The documents will be available no later than March 9, 2026, and signed, sealed bids will be accepted until 11:00 a.m. on April 8, 2026.

The Housing Authority of the City of Pittsburgh will only accept physical bids dropped off in person from 8:00 AM until the closing time of 11:00 a.m. on April 8, 2026, in the lobby of One Stop Shop at 412 Boulevard of the Allies. Pittsburgh, PA 15219. Bids may uploaded to the Authority’s online submission site, the link is accessible via the HACP website and within the IFB. 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 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: 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 Brandon. brandon.havranek@hacp.org A pre-bid meeting will be held via Zoom meeting on March 24, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. Please see the meeting information below: Join Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 838 1637 6231 Passcode: 983062 Dial in by your location: +1-312-626-6799 US (Chicago) 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 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.

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HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF PITTSBURGH REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) FOR TECHNICAL ACCOUNTING SERVICES RFP #150-15-26 The Housing Authority of the City of Pittsburgh (HACP) hereby request proposals from qualified Firms or Individuals capable of providing the following service(s): EMPLOYMENT VERIFICATION SERVICES The documents will be available no later than March 2, 2026, and signed, sealed proposals will be accepted until 10:00 a.m. on April 7, 2026. The Housing Authority of the City of Pittsburgh will only accept physical proposals dropped off in person from 8:00 AM until 10:00 a.m. on April 7, 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 March 19, 2026 at 09:00 a.m. Please see the meeting information below: Join Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 814 5714 3273 Passcode: 648729 Dial by your location: + 312 626 6799 (Chicago IL) 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 statute

BUSINESS ANALYTICS LEAD The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. seeks a Business Analytics Lead in Pittsburgh, PA. Specific duties include: (1) lead analytics across retail lending to deliver data-driven solutions; (2) consult with stakeholders and mentor team members on tools, strategies, and best practices; (3) define analytics, oversee development and enhancements; (4) optimize analytical solutions to support executive decision-making; (5) interpret complex results and communicate actionable insights to stakeholders; (6) source, analyze, and visualize data for clear, impactful reporting; (7) partner with business leaders to implement KPIs and KDEs; (8) ensure a single source of truth across the organization; (9) manage end-to-end deliverable lifecycles within agile teams; and (10) provide technical, analytical, and problem-solving expertise throughout projects.

Position requires a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, or CIS, plus 5 years of experience designing, building, and maintaining data, reporting, and analytical systems and building advanced end to end decisioning control framework in or for the financial services industry. Must have experience with: (1) developing, maintaining, and optimizing Elastic and Tableau dashboards, including management of Elastic clusters and Tableau Server user groups; (2) developing complex SQL (including stored procedures, functions, materialized views, common table expressions, analytical functions, performance tuning, and partitioning) and ETL processes (aggregations, complicated joins, rank, union, lookup, and custom user defined functions) with advanced features and functionality of multiple data sources (Oracle, SQL, Teradata, MS SQL Server and Hadoop); (3) automating (incremental processing, dependency and schedule management, and error checking) and maintaining complex data transformation pipelines (Kafka topic, Java streaming, Elastic, Tableau Prep, Python and SAS); and (4) experience, in or for the financial services industry, performing the following: (a) utilizing Retail Lending systems, application and loan decisioning and servicing data models (FICO DM, Empower, OLNACS, EDS, MSP, ACLS, or FDR), and support of analytics and reporting; (b) interviewing business users; (c) identifying functional and technical requirements; and (d) converting use cases into technical designs (LLD and User Case Diagrams) and solutions (prototypes and mock-ups) as part of an agile software development process (Jira and Confluence).

40 hours/week, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Interested individuals apply online at www.pnc.com using keyword R212641. PNC provides equal employment opportunity to qualified persons regardless of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or other categories protected by law.

CREDIT RISK ANALYST Federal Home Loan Bank of Pitt (Pittsburgh, PA) to be rspns for qrtrly financl & risk anls for Top 20 & Watchlst depstry membrs & annl credt revws for bank countrprts & vendrs; anlyzng key fincl ratios, peer comprsns, & trnds usng regltry reprts, credt ratngs, & mrkt disclsrs; revwng membr exam reprts & regltr actns; prfrmng UAT & qrtrly prfng to ensure sys accrc; prfrmng bnchmrkng & bck-tstng to vldt scorecrd effctvnss, usng prgrmmng lngs sch as Python/ SQL to streamln qntve anls & enhnce modl precsn; dsgng & devlpng intractve dshbrds & vislztns usng Tableau to presnt key credt risk insghts. Mstr’s dgr in Accntng or Finance + 2 yrs exp in pos offrd or rel maintng concntrtn segmnt, credt montrng & risk tolrnce rprts in Tableau & rel datasts in MS SQL Server & data flw in Visual Studio to supprt Key Risk indctr rprtng; utlzng GitHub repostrs to mng code updts & maintng data prjct dcmnttn; revwng concntrtn & credt reprts & summrzng fndngs for qrtrly montrng, provdng sub-lmt risk tolrnc breach & geogrphy concntrtn slides; condctng anlyss of the CRE offc mrkt to idntfy potntl risks, collbrtng w/ ecnmc anlyss tms to gathr & synthsze macroecnmc data; imprvng countrprty risk mgnmt reprt by bldng stagng data table in MS SQL Srvc, & creatng intractv Tableau dashboard to summry the histrcl trnd for lg reltnshps. Cvr ltr & resume w/ salary reqs & ref to: HR Dept, FHLBank Pittsburgh, 301 Grant Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15219

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