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by Rob Taylor Jr.

Courier Staff Writer

Leaders at The Greenwood Plan have a plan to make The Pitt Building, on Smithfield Street, Downtown, a Black mecca. And now that they've "bought

the block," the New Pittsburgh Courier has learned exclusively that they've secured their first storefront tenant since they acquired the building in December 2023.

PAIR Charcuterie is now open at 201 Smithfield, on the corner of Smithfield

and the Boulevard of The Allies, next to the Cricket cell phone store. Its grand opening celebration was held, Friday, May 17, and almost 150 people of pretty much all ethnicities came out for the celebration of the newest Blackowned business in Pittsburgh.

But more specifically, Downtown Pittsburgh.

PAIR Charcuterie will be the place one finds high-quality cured meats for sale, along with various cheeses, fresh fruits, nuts, coffee, lattes, lemonades, tea, grilled cheese, pastries and more. Current hours of operation are weekdays, 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

'Bus lines are life lines'

Some county residents are eligible for discounted bus fares starting June 3

by Rob Taylor Jr. Courier Staff Writer

More than 130,000 residents in Allegheny County currently receive SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) benefits, and starting June 3, the New Pittsburgh Courier has learned they'll all be able to ride Pittsburgh Regional Transit buses, light rail and the Mon Incline for half the fare, it was announced at a news conference at the East

Busway's Wilkinsburg station, May 20.

The announcement was cheered by members of Pittsburghers for Public Transit, which, on a hot, Monday afternoon, boasted a number of African American members, such as Cheryl Stephens, William Anderson, Teaira Collins and Sherai Richardson.

The name of the program is, "Allegheny GO," a joint venture between Pittsburgh Regional

Transit (PRT), Allegheny County, and the county's Department of Human Services. After hearing from thousands of residents, including the many who are in organizations that comprise the Fair Fares Coalition, the county commissioned a pilot program to determine the effectiveness of a discounted fare program for SNAP recipients.

by Renee P. Aldrich

For New Pittsburgh Courier

The room in the Wyndham Grand Pittsburgh on April 19, 2024, where Three Rivers Youth (TRY) held its 2024 Nellie Leadership Awards Gala, was an extraordinary vision in floral design, so much so that upon entry into the room you were surrounded by the aroma of flowers, giving the space an effect of being in a greenhouse. Each centerpiece on the tables was striking with approximately three-feethigh bouquets—a combination Phipps Conservatory and Hollywood, a "lights, camera, action" affair all the way. The attendees appeared to be a

part of the décor as they sprinkled around the room in classic “Derby” attire that included fascinator hats and men in various styles of bowler hats, all befitting this year’s theme, “A Triple Crown Affair at the Kentucky Derby." While the night was an ornate evening of elegance, all the display of beauty and regalia did not overshadow the purpose and the goal of the night. TRY hosts this signature fundraiser each year in order to continue carrying out its vision and mission to accelerate the recovery of children, adults

AWARDEES—DR. KATHI ELLIOTT, MAMAR GELAYE, DERRICK WILSON, ERIN DALTON.

REP. JASMINE CROCKETT

House committee meeting erupts in personal attacks, partisan disputes

by Stacy M. Brown

NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent

A nighttime session of the House Oversight Committee intended to discuss a resolution recommending Attorney General Merrick Garland be held in contempt of Congress, descended into chaos amid personal attacks and partisan bickering.

The rare evening session took a contentious turn when MAGA Republican and rabid Donald Trump supporter Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia responded to a question from Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-Texas) with a personal remark. “I think your fake eyelashes are messing up what you’re reading,” Greene incredulously lashed out.

Democrats immediately reacted negatively to the remark, with Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) leading the charge. She demanded that the unhinged Greene retract her comments and offer Crockett an apology. “That is absolutely unacceptable,” Ocasio-Cortez declared amid the crosstalk.

“How dare you attack the physical appearance of another person?” Greene, undeterred, taunted Ocasio-Cortez, asking, “Are your feelings hurt?” Ocasio-Cortez responded sharply, “Oh, girl? Baby girl, don’t even play.”

Just minutes later, Greene, of all members, attacked Ocasio-Cortez’s intelligence, challenging her to a debate and asserting, “You don’t have enough intelligence.” This prompted audible groans from other members.

During the contentious exchange, political pun -

dits and others couldn’t help but to note the difference between Crockett and Greene, whom many on social media allege is a staunch racist. The Texas Democrat has routinely demonstrated her passion for justice and the protection of rights and has platformed criminal justice reform. Meanwhile, Greene remains a lighting rod for what’s plaguing government servants. In March of 2022, numerous Georgia voters filed legal challenges to her reelection campaign, alleging that she was disqualified from public office because she helped to facilitate the January 6, 2021, insurrection.

“The way she represents herself … seems unhinged to Republicans, but Greene is twice as destructive,” USA Today opinion columnist Nicole Russell wrote. “Greene has a history of incendiary behavior, banned from Twitter and stripped of committee assignments in 2021, she even adopted QAnon conspiracy theories and used violent rhetoric against political foes.”

Despite agreeing to strike her comments toward Crockett, Greene refused to apologize for her remarks. “You will never get an apology out of me,” she declared. Committee Chair James Comer (R-Ky.) ruled that Greene’s insult did not violate House rules, which led to further disputes. When Democratic ranking member Jamie Raskin (D-Md.) attempted to appeal this ruling, Republicans moved to table his appeal.

Following the vote, Crockett sought clarification on the committee’s standards regarding personal attacks. “If

This Week In Black History A Courier Staple

• MAY 22

1863— The War Department establishes the Bureau of Colored Troops and began to aggressively recruit Blacks for the Civil War. The Black troops would play a major role in turning the tide of battle against the rebellious Southern slave states.

someone on this committee then starts talking about somebody’s bleach blond, bad-built butch body, that would not be engaging in personalities, correct?” she asked, causing another uproar.

The controversy moved Comer to admit, “I have two hearing aids. I’m very deaf. I’m not understanding—everybody’s yelling. I’m doing the best I can.”

Comer later agreed to strike Greene’s insult of Ocasio-Cortez from the record, and Democrats pushed to enforce rules that would prevent Greene from speaking for the remainder of the hearing. However, Republicans voted to allow her to continue speaking. After a short recess, Comer reminded members to adhere to the House’s standard of decorum.

Greene was ultimately recognized to speak for over four minutes, reiterating her refusal to apologize. “I will not apologize for my words, and I will not change them,” she said.

Nearly an hour after the disruptions began, the committee returned to the original agenda of debating whether Garland should be held in contempt of Congress for not providing audio recordings of President Joe Biden’s interview with special counsel Robert Hur regarding classified documents.

The session had been moved from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. to accommodate members who attended former President Donald Trump’s trial in New York. Despite the turmoil, the committee voted 24-20 along party lines to recommend holding Garland in contempt. House Speaker Mike Johnson’s office has yet to announce when the resolution will be presented to the full House.

1959—Benjamin O. Davis Jr. becomes the first African American general in the U.S. Air Force. His father, Benjamin O. Davis Sr., had been the first Black general in the U.S. Army.

• MAY 23

1921—“Shuffle Along” —the first of a succession of widely popular Black musicals performed for White audiences—opened at the 63rd Street Theatre in New York City, becoming the first African American Broadway musical. The musical comedy combined the talents of the legendary team of Eubie Blake and Noble Sissle. “Shuffle Along” produced a long list of hits including “Shuffle Along,” “I’m Just Wild about Harry,” “Gypsy Blues” and “Love Will Find A Way.”

1981— Legendary Reggae artist Bob Marley is given an official state funeral in his homeland of Jamaica. He had died of cancer on May 11 in Miami. Marley and his band “The Wailers” had made Reggae popular worldwide with such hits as “Stir It Up” and “No Woman, No Cry.” He was considered the first third world superstar and a prophet of the Rastafarian religion. He was only 36 when he died. His body now lies in a mausoleum in Jamaica.

• MAY 24

1854—Anthony Burns , one of the most celebrated fugitive slaves in American history, is captured by deputy U.S. Marshals in Boston. But at the time anti-slavery feeling was running high in Boston and it was one of the cities which had vowed not to obey the Fugitive Slave Act—a federal law that required even those opposed to slavery to help slave owners capture run-away slaves. For fear that Boston residents would help Burns escape to Canada, the U.S. government sent 2,000 troops to Boston to assist in returning Burns to Virginia. Thousands lined the streets as Burns was marched to a ship on June 3 for a trip back South. However, a Black Boston church raised the money to purchase Burns and within a year of his capture, he was back in Boston a free man.

1856— The so-called Pottawatomie Massacre takes place. A force of men led by famed abolitionist John Brown attacks a pro-slavery settlement in Franklin County, Kan., leaving at least five men dead. The attack was part of a period known as “Bleeding Kansas” when pro and anti-slavery forces battled one another in a bid to determine whether Kansas would be a slave or free territory. The “Pottawatomie Massacre” was also one of the events which made the Civil War unavoidable.

1944— Legendary singer Patti LaBelle is born Patricia Louise Holte in Philadelphia, Pa.

• MAY 25

1878— World renowned dancer Bill “Bojangles” Robinson is born in Richmond, Va. Robinson was one of the best and bestknown dancers in America up until the 1940s. He was known for his sensational footwork and speed. He once set a world record running the 75-yard-dash backwards in 8.2 seconds. But his “Bojangles” style—designed to please White audiences—angered some Blacks. However, he became a wealthy man appearing in 15 motion pictures after the 1930s. 1919— Wealthy cosmetics em -

pire owner, Madame C.J. Walker dies on this day at her estate on Irvington-on-the-Hudson in New York. Walker is generally believed to have been the first Black millionaire in American history.

1926— Famed Jazz trumpeter and composer Miles Davis was born on this day in 1926.

1943—One of the largest White riots of the 1940s takes place in Mobile, Ala. The Whites were outraged because the owners of a local shipyard company had upgraded the status and pay of 12 Black workers.

• MAY 26

1799— The famous Black Russian writer Alexander Sergeyevich Pushkin is born in Moscow, Russia. Pushkin was of Russian and Ethiopian parentage. He was well educated and went on to become a prolific writer. Indeed, he is generally credited with being the “Father of Russian Literature.”

1949—Pamela Suzette Grier is born in Winston-Salem, N.C. Pam Grier becomes one of the premier Black actresses and one of the top sex symbols of the 1970s, playing in a host of so-called “Black exploitation movies.” She starred in Quentin Tarantino’s film “Jackie Brown,” for which she received a Golden Globe nomination for Best Actress. Her more recent work includes “The L Word”, “Smallville”, “Larry Crowne” and “This Is Us”.

• MAY 27

1958—Ernest Green graduates from Little Rock, Ark.’s Central High School, becoming the first Black to do so. Green was a member of the “Little Rock Nine” the group of Black students who first integrated the high school with the aid of federal troops. 2010— The Institute on Assets and Social Policy at Brandeis University releases a stunning study showing that the typical White household had accumulated 20 times as much wealth as the typical Black household According to the study, median White family wealth stood at roughly $100,000 while median Black family wealth was estimated at $5,000.

• MAY 28

1936—Betty Shabazz , the widow of Black nationalist leader Malcolm X, was born on this day in Detroit, Mich. Shabazz was born Betty Jean Sanders and raised by foster parents. She attended Tuskegee Institute (now university) and became a registered nurse. In 1994, she created a national controversy when she linked Nation of Islam leader Min. Louis Farrakhan to the assassination of Malcolm X. However, she and Farrakhan reconciled in 1995 and she spoke at the historic Million Man March. She died June 23, 1997 as a result of injuries received in a house fire set by her grandson. 2010— A book is released revealing that during the mid-1970s when much of the world was lining up to help overthrow racist White minority rule in South Africa, Israel was attempting to aid the racist regime up to the point of providing it with chemical and nuclear weapons for possible use against the country’s majority Black population. The documents were discovered by American scholar Sasha Polakow-Suransky while researching the book “The Unspoken Alliance: Israel’s Secret Relationship with Apartheid South Africa.” Though seldom mentioned by American media, it was an open secret during the 1970s that Israel was one of the Apartheid regime’s closest allies. Apartheid is what the minority White government called its system of racial oppression.

Black-owned PAIR Charcuterie opens new shop at The Pitt Building, Downtown

The space is also available for private events. Online orders can be made at pairpgh.com.

However, through all the balloons, fanfare, live music and the hugs and high-fives, it's hard to not only run a business, but make it profitable. And for many African American small businesses, just getting off the ground is tough.

"My husband wasn't even convinced," owner Shaquala Swinton-Betts told the Courier, speaking of her husband, Donald Betts.

Downtown Pittsburgh has been a point of dis -

cussion for the past few years, especially with the city trying to deal with finding shelter for the homeless population Downtown.

WTAE-TV (Channel 4) reporter Sheldon Ingram, who is Black, featured an exclusive story on May 13 that showed how those at the Downtown Neighborhood Alliance were busy working to improve conditions for the homeless in Downtown.

Since at least late in 2023, a number of those who were homeless were either hanging out or even sleeping just outside The Pitt Building's property, but things are

improving by the day.

"We dealt with a little bit of vandalism, some drug activity. We've dealt with a lot just being down here in this short period of time," Shaquala Swinton-Betts told the Courier, as she's been coming to her location Downtown in the past few months preparing for the store to open. She said she even had to deal with racial slurs written on the windows.

"Even still, I'm really passionate about trying to make a change in our community," Shaquala Swinton-Betts said. "I want to be a leader and set the tone for other

entrepreneurs who really want to take this step. It's transformative. I think it's an opportunity to change the landscape."

Jeremy Waldrup, Pres -

the 90,000 people who come to work Downtown every day," Waldrup said. "The 6,500 people that live in Downtown every day, giving them options. We're going to

ident and CEO of the Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership, said the nonprofit organization awarded PAIR Charcuterie with a Project Pop Up grant to help get the small business going.

"We love to see PAIR Charcuterie here on Smithfield Street," Waldrup told the Courier at the May 17 grand opening. "The energy that she (Shaquala Swinton-Betts) brings as an owner and just the high-quality service that we're anticipating is very much appreciated."

PAIR Charcuterie is in that unique location where it can easily be seen from the well-traveled Boulevard of The Allies as well as Smithfield Street.

"It's about leveraging

work with PAIR Charcuterie to hopefully introduce them to every corporate business in Downtown and have them catering their events. We've been using her (Shaquala Swinton-Betts) for a few months now to cater our in-house lunches, and everyone's blown away with what she brings to the table. It's something new for Downtown."

Shaquala Swinton-Betts was raised on the South Side, graduated from Carrick High School in 2004, then left town for the HBCU Lincoln University, 50 miles from Philadelphia. She graduated from Lincoln in 2008 before going into the finance industry in cities like Bos -

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The Greenwood Plan wants to build a Black Mecca in Downtown Pittsburgh; first step, PAIR Charcuterie

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ton and New York, and even the European country Portugal. When the COVID-19 pandemic hit in early 2020, she was in Portugal. As she tells it, she hurried up and pretty much caught the first plane back to the States before the President at the time, Donald Trump, shut down the U.S. borders.

Back in familiar territory, the Betts started their own real estate company, SDB Realty, LLC, and are in the

works of having a few homes available to local residents. During the grand opening celebration, Melvin Hubbard El, senior community adviser to Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey, presented Shaquala Swinton-Betts with a proclamation. "It's a credit to a sister who had a vision, did something about it, in a way that will benefit not only Downtown but our community," Hubbard El told the Courier. Khamil Bailey, executive director of The

Greenwood Plan, told the Courier that "the grand opening of PAIR Charcuterie marks the progression of the plans we have set in motion here at The Greenwood Plan. We set out on a mission to create space, opportunity, and access for Black-owned businesses in Downtown Pittsburgh and we are doing exactly what we said we would."

MELVIN HUBBARD EL PRESENTS A PROCLAMATION TO SHAQUALA SWINTON-BETTS

M-PowerHouse introduces influential leaders to the youth

The community organization M-PowerHouse’s founder, president and CEO Terry Smith, checked in with the New Pittsburgh Courier about its “Look, Listen & Learn Lunch Lessons” event that was held in late February at Fogo De Chao Brazilian Steakhouse, Downtown. Students from University Prep (Milliones) in the Upper Hill District had an opportunity to listen and interact with Black men and women on real-life stories on triumphs, tragedies and overcoming obstacles such as after the death of a loved one.

Smith told the Courier the students learned how to become healthy, young, productive adults to meet the workforce needs of today and become cou-

rageous champions.

“Black boys have fewer role models than their White and other minority peers,” Smith said. “Role models such as Lee Davis (violence prevention expert), B. Marshall (Stop The Violence Pittsburgh/event planner), Dr. Andre Samuel (CEO/Founder, the Citizen Science Lab), Kiel Chapman (production manager, PPG) and Gary White (sales manager, Fogo De Chao) gave words of wisdom that were essential.”

Other involved entities included Beverly Wilkes, executive liaison, McAuley Ministries, the Elsie Hillman Foundation, and Terri Ayers, vice principal of University Prep (Milliones).

LEE DAVIS SPEAKING TO THE STUDENTS...

DR. ANDRE SAMUEL SPEAKING TO THE STUDENTS...

Three Rivers Youth celebrates 144 years of service during Nellie Leadership Awards Gala

and families from abuse, substance use and mental health disorders...and to be a leader in innovative and model programs providing excellent, comprehensive services for at-risk youth and their families.

Its history is rooted in caring for those in need and struggling, most specifically giving hope to the homeless and orphaned.

The Reverend J.M. Fulton, who at the time was the pastor of Fourth United Presbyterian Church when he came upon a young Nellie Grant wandering at night around the streets of the North Side (then called Allegheny City), was torn as to what to do with this orphan child who happened to be a negro. Regrettably, the orphanages of the day did not take “negro” children. The clergyman collaborated with a compassionate civic leader, Julia Blair, and the results of that effort were the establishment of Pittsburgh’s Home for Colored Children, which would evolve into what is now known as Three Rivers Youth.

Part of the evening recognized individuals who have made significant contributions to the community that allow agencies like TRY to conduct the work designed to change lives of individuals and families struggling with substance abuse and mental health issues.

This year’s Nellie Leadership Awards honorees were: Erin Dalton, Director, Allegheny County Department of Human Services; Dr. Kathi Elliott, Executive Director, Gwen’s Girls; Mamar Gelaye, Vice President, Operational Technology Solutions, Amazon; and Derrick Wilson, Chief Executive Officer and Found-

er, The Wilson Group. Along with acknowledging the awardees, there was a historical presentation about the history of Black jockeys who rode in the Kentucky Derby. This

Green said. "They pulled me in, wrapped their arms around me, and today I stand before you living 10 years in my sobriety."

She went on to say that it had been a long time since

In its 2022-23 Annual Report, Three Rivers Youth said that in that time period, 82 percent of its foster care clients were positively discharged, 93 percent of the families re-

remained committed to serving the whole child. The whole child is embodied in the child's present, and the child's past, who is left with adult scars, wounds, and unresolved

was fortified by the presence of two young men, Mason Chambers and Royce Parham, both of whom excel in scholarship and athletics.

In a testimony from a Three Rivers Youth client, Tina Green, the audience had a clear visual of what it's like to need their services, and what it's like to receive their services.

“When I entered the offices of Three Rivers Youth, I was a broken woman, I had reached what I felt was the end of my rope,"

she "felt valued and supported and that I believed in myself. This organization is very important, not only because of what they provide to individuals like me, but what they bring to the whole community."

It was a financially winning night for Three Rivers Youth thanks in large part to a state award of $926,557 presented to them by state Rep. La'Tasha D. Mayes. That helped the night generate more than $1 million for Three Rivers Youth.

mained intact after receiving its family preservation services, and 75 percent of its clients who received drug and alcohol abuse treatment abstained from substance use.

Peggy B. Harris, the longtime, award-winning president and chief executive officer of Three Rivers Youth, said at the gala that "we remain proud of our humble beginnings, advocating for children of color who were invisible to formal and established systems of care. We have

trauma, manifested in a variety of dysfunctions and perpetual crises including homelessness, incarceration, and chronic unemployment. This is the child who shows up on our doorstep, and who exits one of our doors, leading to healing, recovery, community and self-discovery—feeling the hope and strength to start again."

YOUTH 2024 NELLIE LEADERSHIP AWARDS GALA.

TINA GREEN SHARED A PERSONAL STORY AT THE GALA.

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'Bus lines are life lines'

Some county residents are eligible for discounted bus fares starting June 3

The results were clear —make a discounted fare program permanent.

"Transit is a human right and transit is a civil right," said PRT's CEO, Katherine Kelleman, "and this is just getting you connected to your rights."

For a good number of African Americans in Allegheny County, public transportation use is the norm. It really came to light during the first year of the COVID pandemic, when many white-collar workers no longer used the "T" service from the South Hills to Downtown for work, but the "T" and buses were filled with "front-line," "essential" workers that, oftentimes, were African American.

A 2020 study commissioned by a University of Virginia economist, John McLaren, found that, nationwide, the disproportionate use of

public transportation by African Americans in the early months of the coronavirus pandemic was partly to blame for the disproportionate number of African Americans who died from the virus.

Thus, while the "Allegheny GO" program will help anyone with SNAP benefits beginning June 3, it will, no doubt, be of direct assistance to a good number of African Americans in the county.

"The high cost of transit fares forces you to make impossible choices to decide between going to grocery stores or to the doctor's, or to go on a job interview or take the kids out to programs after school," voiced Collins, who also sits on the PPT board. "That's why affordable transit is a food justice issue and a health care justice issue, an economic justice issue and an education justice issue. That's why more than 60 organizations joined the Fair

Fares Coalition because bus lines are life lines." She made sure to say that last line again:

"Bus lines are life lines."

The bus line became a life line for Richardson, the now-Hill District resident who wasn't afraid to tell her story that a series of circumstances left her without any of her personal possessions as she moved from Texas to Pittsburgh in 2022. She found shelter through the East End Cooperative Ministry, in East Liberty, but then soon faced the reality of the bus fare prices, which now sit at no less than $2.75 per ride if paying with cash.

"I needed to use the public bus system to meet essential necessities such as locate permanent residency, get to my doctor's appointments, find clothing and make my social services appointments on the dates that were expected of me," Richardson said. Richardson was part of the pilot program and was able to ride the buses at a 50 percent discount, as she was also enrolled in the SNAP benefits program, which gives individuals and families the ability to receive monetary assistance for groceries based off their yearly income.

Richardson, standing proud, said that the discounted fare program allowed her to "obtain permanent residency and to afford to travel back and forth to the food pantry where I was volunteering when I was residing at the shelter."

Richardson also said she can "go to the gym regularly" and has obtained employment.

Beginning June 3, the county residents who are also on SNAP can download PRT's "Ready2Ride" app from their mobile phone's App store, and then visit www.discountedfares. alleghenycounty.us. On that website, residents can enter their information to apply for the discounted fare rates. The county DHS will receive the applications and then, after assuring that the resident is eligible, the resident will be able to purchase discounted fares within the PRT app. As of now, the program is only open to those residents who have access to a smartphone.

For those without a smartphone, PRT said it's working to make the program available via its new smartcard when the card launches in 2025.

Erin Dalton, director of the Allegheny County DHS, said the program will cost $1.2 million for every 10,000 individuals who take advantage of the discounted fares. But she stressed there's no monetary "cap." The more residents that enroll in the program and use it, the better. More information on the "Allegheny GO" program can be accessed by calling PRT at 412-4422000.

"Providing reliable, affordable transportation options for working families is critical to our region's economy," said Allegheny County Executive Sara Innamorato, at the May 20 news conference. "Our unemployment (rate) is at an alltime low and we have more job openings than we have job-seekers, so it is incumbent upon us as a government agency...to say, 'how do we remove barriers for people to access these jobs.'" Richardson, who has made her new home here in Pittsburgh, added: "Affordable transit fares don't just give people a few extra dollars; it provides freedom of movement, it gives hope and vision for new possibilities in their lives."

SHERAI RICHARDSON WAS PART OF THE PILOT PROGRAM THAT SHOWED COUNTY OFFICIALS THAT A DISCOUNTED FARE PROGRAM WOULD BE BENEFICIAL TO SNAP RECIPIENTS IN ALLEGHENY COUNTY. (PHOTOS BY ROB TAYLOR JR.)

PITTSBURGH REGIONAL TRANSIT CEO KATHERINE KELLEMAN SPEAKS AT THE ANNOUNCEMENT OF DISCOUNTED FARES FOR SNAP RECIPIENTS, MAY 20.

FOR PUBLIC TRANSIT BOARD MEMBER TEAIRA COLLINS

BUSINESS

Stronger

It’s been four years since the pandem-

ic upended the lives of business owners and employees across the United States. At the onset, more than 29,000 small businesses in Georgia were forced to close. Shauniece Wallace, who owns The Elleven, an event space near Atlantic station in metro Atlanta, remembers feeling terrified. Her team of tattooists, makeup artists, nail technicians, and hair stylists were deemed non-essential. “We had to shut down for two months,” says Wallace. “In that period of time, it was devastating. We had to figure out a way to continue to survive and provide for our families.”

Wallace was able to secure funding through the Open for Business Fund, a $420 million initiative designed to sustain small businesses during the

COVID-19 pandemic. The fund helped maintain and create an estimated 255,000 jobs in the midst of the recovery.

“It allowed me to get caught up on some rent and utilities,” says Wallace. “It also allowed me to get extra security. I did some renovations. I was able to buy some inventory for my event space, which actually helped me increase my hourly rate, which increased my overall income in this business.”

The pandemic unearthed systemic disparities that Black women-owned businesses have been facing for decades. One challenge has been gender equality. “When you think about income earning potential, they earn about 70 percent as much as a White man, and White women earn about 83 percent of what a White man earns,” says Angela

Kwasi Mitchell’s bold leap to

Kwasi Mitchell became Deloitte’s first Chief Purpose Officer in 2020, with leadership of the organization’s diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) strategy added to his portfolio in 2023. Now, as Deloitte’s Chief Purpose & DEI Officer, Mitchell leads Deloitte’s efforts on sustainability and climate change, equity including DEI and supplier diversity, trust including responsible business practices and trustworthy and eth-

ical technology, and social impact for Deloitte’s more than 170,000 US employees.  But he initially attempted to turn down the opportunity.

“My reservations weren’t that I didn’t want to help our people, because clearly that’s the thing that won me over—and by ‘our people,’ I mean all of our people. My hope was that I’d have a more traditional career path because generally, in our organization,

I shared a meme on Facebook. The caption read, “I finally found the person who’s been spending all of my money.” The image was a lady with her hand in a chokehold position. The person who was being choked was the same lady’s shadow reflection of herself. Yep! When it comes to money management, we are the CFO (Chief Financial Officer) of our money. We reaped the rewards and good fortune that comes from managing our money wisely. But we suffer through the agony and consequences that come from doing dumb (expletive) with our money. We’ve all done stupid things with our money. Each and every one of us has a story to tell. I’ve made some money decisions in my life that worked out well. When I made good money decisions, I felt like I was walking around with a “S” on my chest. I felt like Superman! When I made bad money decisions, I felt like I was walking around with an “S” on my forehead. I felt like a “Sucker.”

Everyone dreams of financial stability, financial freedom and financial independence, but often, it’s our own bad habits and bad decisions that keep us from reaching our financial goals. Whether it’s splurging on unneeded luxuries, buying things we can’t afford, keeping up with the Joneses, or neglecting to

you have practice leadership roles for a while, and then you elevate into roles of this nature,” Mitchell says.

“I just felt that taking a role of that nature right out of the gate would shift the course of my career and that I would end up in a situation where I wasn’t viewed as a practice leader but as a person who was a talent and DEI leader.”

And while his decision to take the position did shape the course of his

“If I have a smaller amount in savings, that means I don’t have the same amount of money available to me to bootstrap or start or grow and expand my business.” Dingle has observed the difficulties that Black women have faced in getting capital with ease. They are more likely to apply for outside financing to cover operating expenses and less likely to receive full or partial financing. Yet, there’s been a shift. The newly-released 2024 Impact of Women-Owned Businesses report finds that Black/African American women’s small businesses grew to 2.1 million between 2019 and 2023, generating $98.3 billion in revenue for the U.S. economy. Average revenues for these businesses increased 32.7 percent to $47,300 between 2019 and 2023.

career, Mitchell says that serving as chief purpose and DEI officer has elevated and accelerated it. His role also allowed him to establish a reputation that is unique among leaders at Deloitte.

“On a daily basis, I have the opportunity to have an impact on thousands of people’s lives. I wouldn’t trade that for anything— even the hard days, and there are a lot of hard

“There’s heartening data there,” says Dingle. But we also know that there’s some work that needs to be done so that we can continue that trend.” The research purports that Black/African American women-owned businesses would bring $361.2 billion in revenue if earnings were equal to White women and $1.5 trillion if on pace with men. Despite average revenue percentage growth between 2019 and 2023 for Black/African American women, the average revenue between 2019 and 2023 for all women-owned businesses was $192,600. Partnerships have been one way for small businesses to sustain themselves in recent years. Local non-profit organizations and local community devel-

save and invest, bad money habits can seriously hinder our economic stability and financial well-being. Here’s a list of the top 32 bad money habits we need to break to improve our financial health.

Not Setting Financial Goals: Without clear financial goals, it’s challenging to track progress and make informed financial decisions. Having clear-cut goals makes the sacrifices you make to accomplish your goals worthwhile.

save money.

Living Beyond Your Means: Spending more than you earn can lead to debt and financial stress. Act your wage!

Ignoring Financial Education: Not educating yourself about personal finance can lead to poor money management decisions.

Not Having a Budget: Failing to create and stick to a budget can lead to overspending and financial instability. A budget only has one rule: Don’t go over budget! Not Tracking Expenses: If you can’t measure it, you can’t manage it. Failing to monitor your spending makes it challenging to identify areas where you can

Impulse Buying: Making unplanned purchases can drain your finances and prevent you from reaching your financial goals.

Frequent Dining Out: Dining out regularly adds up quickly and can strain your budget.

Relying on

Credit Cards:

Overusing credit cards without a plan to pay off the balance can result in high-interest charges and debt. It’s true, plastic can smother you!

Ignoring Debts: Ignoring debt doesn’t make it go away; it makes things worse.

Neglecting to pay off debts can result in accumulating interest and negatively impact your credit score. Prioritize debt repayment, and pay them off as soon as humanly possible. Debt is hazardous to your wealth. Making Minimum Payments: Pay-

ing only the minimum on credit cards or loans can extend your debt repayment period and amount due significantly due to interest. Make minimum payments, pay maximum interest. Not Comparison Shopping: Failing to compare prices before making purchases can result in overspending.

Keeping Subscriptions You Don’t Use: Paying for unused subscriptions wastes money that could be saved or invested elsewhere.

Chasing Trends and Fads: Constantly buying trendy or fashionable items can lead to unnecessary expenses.

Ignoring Coupons and Discounts: Passing up opportunities to save money through discounts and coupons can add up over time. Paying for Convenience: Opting for convenience over cost-effective solutions can result in overspending.

Neglecting to Plan for Major Expenses: Failing to save for significant expenses like home repairs or car maintenance can disrupt your budget.

Ignoring Small Expenses: Small expenses add up. Track all your spending, however minor, to see where your money really goes and to identify potential

Rosemary Mitchell, and paternal grandparents and grew up during the crack cocaine epidemic during the late 1980s and early 1990s. In his youth,

“Much of my upbringing was shaped by insecurity, ty situation of the city in

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en the broad demands on my mother and grandparents to care for us; and a lot of love from my mother, grandparents, brothers and sisters,” Mitchell says. “It was a humble upbringing overall and a challenging period for Black Americans, but nonetheless, a childhood that I wouldn’t trade for anything, given everything I learned from my grandparents and mother.”

Mitchell says his mother worked diligently to secure a scholarship for him to attend private middle school and high school. This experience led Mitchell to understand the differences between his modest upbringing and that of his classmates from wealthier families.

“The key thing my mother always highlighted was that I was smart enough to know that we did not have the same means as others and also smart enough to not accept that,” he says. “I spent a considerable amount of time being very focused on education. My grandmother was a huge proponent of education as a pathway to a better life.”

Despite excelling in chemistry in high school, Mitchell initially wanted to study history or philosophy at Kalamazoo College. He took a philosophy class and did well, but his academic advisor pointed out that he received an A+ in Chemistry I. The advisor urged him to take Chemistry II, and after receiving an A, Mitchell decided to pursue a chemistry degree.

Mitchell says he never considered looking for employment after graduation. Instead, he chose to continue his studies and earn a doctorate degree— because he thought it would lead him to a career that would enable him to care for his mother and siblings. Mitchell took three years and nine months to earn his Ph.D. in inorganic chemistry from Northwestern University.

His first post-college career was with ExxonMobil as a researcher—and the company supported his desire to go back to school for an MBA.

Mitchell had witnessed how minority and women researchers in higher education had fewer resources than their White and male counterparts, whether it was about research space or grant dollars. But at ExxonMobil, he could feel confident that he would be rewarded based on his hard work.

“ExxonMobil was the total opposite of what I had previously experienced— and what made me decide that I did not want to work in higher education at that time,” Mitchell says. “ExxonMobil is a very competitive, profit-driven organization where each and every year you prove your worth. That, for me, was somewhat of a liberating environment to be in, because I don’t think anybody cared if I was Black, White, blue or green. It was very much like, ‘if you produce, you will be recognized and promoted.’”

A year and a half into working for the company, Mitchell pursued his MBA from Drexel University’s LeBow College of Business.

“After I completed my MBA, they moved me to a new facility within the D.C. area in a new role that was effectively going to be the start of me going into the management development program at ExxonMobil. I departed shortly after that time,” Mitchell explains. “The program requires you to move to a variety of places around the world and have a new job every 18 months or so. I just did not want to do that, especially being newly married.”

While looking for a new job, a friend from Mitchell’s high school who worked for Deloitte asked if Mitchell wanted to share his résumé with the professional

services organization.

Deloitte was indeed interested in Mitchell’s résumé and offered him a position in its energy practice, which allowed him to stay in the D.C. area.

“Then, it was off to the races. I joined the organization and spent about two years on the road week-in and weekout. After that, I had an opportunity to start working with our then-federal practice. I really enjoyed doing mission work in helping the government by providing consultative services. I spent most of my time working with other federal law enforcement agencies and private sector security,” Mitchell says.

“I think I was drawn to those areas due to my upbringing. I was working with agencies using data and analytics to be more effective in executing their missions of making the American public safer.”

Shortly after becoming a principal in Deloitte Consulting LLP, Mitchell was named to lead DEI efforts within Deloitte’s Consulting practice.

People at Deloitte noticed his work, and a colleague encouraged him to put his name up for a position leading diversity and inclusion in the Deloitte Consulting federal practice. Mitchell interviewed, but he wasn’t interested— at first.

“A week later, I got a call from the lead of the practice. He said, ‘If you take this role, I guarantee that the work you do will inspire more Black professionals to pursue advancement and give you an influential platform to help create more equitable opportunities for all professionals at the leadership level.’ I said, ‘I’m in.’”

Then, in 2020, he got the call to become Deloitte’s first chief purpose officer. He and his team built the organization’s dedicated Purpose Office, which has since integrated formally with the organization’s DEI team to become the Purpose and DEI Office. As its leader, Mitchell is at the forefront of Deloitte’s efforts to achieve its purpose ambitions across topics including sustainability, equity, trust, and social impact.

Under his leadership, Deloitte announced in 2022 a 10-year, $1.5 billion social impact investment focused on supporting individuals and communities facing barriers to equity in areas including education and workforce development, financial inclusion, and health equity. Shortly after, Deloitte Global made a similar investment, committing $3 billion over the next decade to tackle these issues around the world.

Recently, Mitchell revisited his grandmother’s obituary, which was featured in his hometown paper the Kalamazoo Gazette. In reading it, he realized she spent much of her life advocating for the same issues he does in his career today.

Despite growing up under the strains of segregation, Leona Mitchell spent her life helping North Kalamazoo’s Black community access jobs, credit, and fair housing, even serving on the board of the Northside Community Credit Union.

“I’m working to make progress on breaking down the same kind of systemic barriers that my grandmother was trying to address 60 years ago,” Mitchell says. His hope is that in the future, there won’t be a need to fight these same battles for equity and inclusion. “I do not want my successor to have to focus on those same societal issues that I devote my energies to, because our country will have built on the progress that people like my grandmother fought so hard for to achieve a more equitable society.

(Megan Sayles is a Report For America corps member.)

Federal judge halts new CFPB rule on credit card late fees

by Charlene Crowell For New Pittsburgh Courier

May 14 was the day that the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) was set to implement a new rule that would save credit card holders an estimated $14 billion each year. The rule would provide savings of $220 per year on average for people who are charged late fees. Instead, a federal district judge imposed a temporary injunction that halted the rule’s implementation.

Reactions to the injunction marked a clear divide between corporate business interests that claimed and cheered a legal victory while many government and consumer groups saw the decision as harmful to the more than 167 million consumers who have credit cards.

CFPB seeks to lower credit card late fees to $8 per month, instead of the current $32 now charged by a $1 trillion industry that has steadily jacked up the price of delinquent fees for years. Further, the rule would only apply to card issuers that have one million or more accounts. It would also allow these very large issuers an opportunity to justify future proposed increases by showing the CFPB actual costs incurred.

Speaking on behalf of the Biden administration’s ongoing efforts to end a variety of junk fees, spokesman Jeremy Edwards said, “We are disappointed that a court sided with House Republicans, big banks and special interests to hit pause on a critical measure to save American families billions in junk fees.”

“It is disappointing that the court has granted this last-ditch effort by the banks to prevent these critical limits on credit card late fees from going into effect next week,” said Chuck Bell, advocacy program director for Consumer Reports. “Credit card companies have been bilking consumers out of billions of dollars in excessive late fees for far too long.”

“The financial burden of late fees falls most heavily on people living paycheck-to-paycheck, low- and moderate-income consumers, and people of color,” continued Bell. “CFPB research has found that people with low incomes pay proportionately bigger fees because they tend to have smaller credit card balances.”

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce, the world’s largest business federation and lead plaintiff in the litigation, issued a statement that underscored the long-standing and anticipated future opposition to the CFPB.

“The CFPB’s attempted micromanagement would have raised costs for most credit card users and made it harder for businesses to meet consumers’ needs,” said Maria Monoghan, the organization’s Litigation Center Counsel. “The U.S. Chamber will continue to hold the CFPB accountable in court.”

Similarly, Rob Nichols, the president and CEO of the American Bankers Association, speaking on behalf of the nation’s $23.7 trillion banking industry said in part, “We thank our co-plaintiffs for their collaboration, and we look forward to the

Court ultimately ruling on the merits of our case.”

The veiled references to continued legal efforts to oppose the CFPB, were anticipated by a U.S. Senate Banking Committee hearing held on May 9, the day before the federal judge’s ruling.

Ohio Senator Sherrod Brown, the committee’s chair, opened the session saying,

“The CFPB took a major step towards reducing costs for consumers when it issued its Credit Card Late Fee rule. Credit card late fees are the most-costly and frequently applied junk fee. According to one report, 1 in 5 adult Americans, an estimated 52 million people, paid a credit card late fee last year.”

“By law, credit card late fees are supposed to be ‘reasonable and proportional’ to the cost that companies incur for late payments,” continued Sen. Brown. “So, let’s be clear: these are massive, trillion-dollar Wall Street companies. The idea that you missing your payment due date by a day or two is imposing some huge cost on the credit card company is ridiculous.”

Testifying at the hearing, Adam Rust, the Consumer Federation of America’s Director of Financial Services, noted how industry trends impose harms—especially to consumers of color.

“While the existence of junk fees is not new, their presence in the daily lives of consumers is growing,” stated Rust. “As a result, junk fees now exist in places where they have previously not occurred. Junk fees are multiplying in number, variety, and frequency. Americans are being ‘nickeled and dimed’ by these practices.”

“The system is harmful to everyone but more harmful to vulnerable low-wealth consumers and consumers of color,” continued Rust. “The CFPB’s campaign against junk fees will help consumers save money. The Consumer Federation of America is strongly supportive of the credit card late fees rule.”

Although it is probable that the temporary injunction will lead to more litigation appealing for the rule’s reinstatement, at press time no related developments were filed. But as more than 90 national, state, and local organizations noted in a joint advocacy letter to Members of Congress and the Senate this April, “low-income individuals and people of color bear the brunt of these fees, with those making less than $32,000 annually paying twice as much in late fees as those making $150,000.”

The bottom line in this continuing saga: civil rights include silver rights.

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

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opment financial institutions (CDFIs) have disbursed grants across markets for essential and non-essential needs.

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savings areas. Overspending for Car: Paying too much for a car can drive you broke. Overpaying for Housing: Renting or buying a home that exceeds your budget can strain your finances.

Keeping Up with the Joneses: Trying to match the spending habits of others can lead to financial insecurity. Who are the Joneses? The Joneses are an illusionary model of success.

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the most powerful tool in guiding how she approaches her business and the market.

“Really dive deep into the type of business that you’re doing. Be innovative. Be creative,” says Wallace. “Pay attention to your expenses, your income. I would also advise that you have a proper business plan. If you don’t plan anything, you plan to fail.”

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The danger ahead if Trump wins

American voters have a critical choice in November. They will either reelect President Joe Biden or elect former President Donald Trump, who has only become angrier and more extreme since he lost the 2020 election that led to the violent insurrection at the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.

A vote for a third-party candidate or the decision to stay at home is a vote for Trump, who proved during his time in office that he is unfit to be president and has been clear about his intentions to govern in a more authoritarian way if he’s president again.

Those who are considering voting for Trump, someone other than Biden or not voting at all should realize how dangerous a second Trump presidency would be. Trump has already laid out a sweeping set of policy goals should he win a second term.

If implemented, Trump’s plans for a drastic government overhaul will be far more consequential than that of his first term.

Let’s take a look at Trump’s proposed agenda:

Dismantling and weaponizing government

Trump will seek to dismantle the government as we know it, including stripping tens of thousands of career employees of their civil service protections.

To increase his executive authority, Trump will seek to reissue a 2020 executive order known as “Schedule F” that would allow him to reclassify masses of government employees. He wants to require that federal employees pass a new civil service test. Trump is seeking to fill the government with loyalists so that he can do as he pleases.

Encouraging police violence

Trump would push to send the National Guard to cities to quell violence. He says local police should be empowered to shoot suspected shoplifters in the act. “Very simply, if you rob a store, you can fully expect to be shot as you are leaving that store,” he said in one recent speech.

Demonization of immigrants

More should be done to protect the southern border and a comprehensive immigration plan is long overdue.

But under Trump, immigrants would be further demonized and face mass deportation. Trump says he would immediately direct U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to undertake the largest domestic deportation operation in American history. He would target people who are legally living in the United States but harbor “jihadist sympathies” and revoke the student visas of those who espouse anti-American and antisemitic views, reports The Associated Press.

Exploiting racial fears

If elected to a second term, Trump says he intends to pursue policies that would address what he says is a “definite anti-White feeling” in America. In his second term, Trump has vowed to levy taxes and fines against schools he sees as “too woke,” which would mean whatever he determines it to mean. He has expressed support for laws targeting diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) policies in higher education.

Ruthless retribution

“Donald Trump thinks he’s identified a crucial mistake of his first term: He was too nice,” is the opening of a Time magazine interview in which Trump lays out his agenda.

Trump promises to be more ruthless in his second term and has promised revenge and retribution. An open admirer of the autocratic leaders of China, Russia, North Korea and Hungary, Trump is seeking essentially an imperial presidency.

Conservatives think Biden is too progressive. Progressives think he’s too conservative. Despite the disagreements that voters may have with Biden’s leadership and policies on immigration, inflation, the Israeli-Hamas conflict and other issues, he respects the election process and has not expressed admiration for America’s enemies like Russian leader Vladimir Putin. Unlike Trump, Biden has not sought to stoke racial resentment and xenophobia for his political benefit.

Biden should be given credit for a strong economy that has created tens of thousands of good jobs. He should be credited for the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, which invests $1 trillion to fix the nation’s roads, highways, bridges, mass transit and broadband access expansion while creating over 2 million jobs over the next decade. He should be credited for passing the $369 billion Inflation Reduction Act, the single most significant legislation to combat climate change and build clean energy in our nation’s history.

Whatever voters think of Biden’s record, Trump must be stopped.

The election in November will decide if America will go down a dark and dangerous path.

As Time prophetically warns:

“Every election is billed as a national turning point. This time that rings true. To supporters, the prospect of Trump 2.0, unconstrained and backed by a disciplined movement of true believers, offers revolutionary promise. To much of the rest of the nation and the world, it represents an alarming risk. A second Trump term could bring “the end of our democracy,” says presidential historian Douglas Brinkley, “and the birth of a new kind of authoritarian presidential order.”

(Reprinted from the Philadelphia Tribune)

Daisy Bates: From Little Rock to the U.S. Capitol

(TriceEdneyWire.com)—A few weeks ago you might have read about my family reunion and being a former teacher, I like to teach the little ones something about our history. To be honest the young teens were busy sharing their latest dance and cheerleading steps; however, to my pleasant surprise, my 6-year-old nephew, Francis, came to the lecture while others did whatever young teens like to do.  In the class, I offered two subjects. One was gun security in the home.  The other was African American History.

Imagine my great surprise when the 6-year-old Francis told me he already knew about gun security because he learned that from his parents, but a greater surprise was the interest he showed in Black History. I put on the table a deck of Black History cards. He went through the stack and picked out the ones he wanted me to talk about. The first one was Daisy Bates. The reason that was such a pleasant surprise was the fact that around the time we were talking, a memorial to Daisy Bates was being installed in the U.S. Capitol. In 2009, the organization for which I served as National President, installed Sojourner Truth.

My friend, former First Lady Michelle Obama, delivered the main address about Sojourner. Another friend, Cicely Tyson—a Delta—performed the “Ain’t I A Woman” speech.

Now here we are finally with the

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—“There were fifteen Presidential debates in 2020,” thunders the Rev. William Barber, the co-chair of the Poor People’s Campaign: A National Call for a Moral Revival (www.poorpeoplescampaign.org). I’ve heard him make this point many times, and sometimes the exclusion so rankles him that he shifts from conversational mode to preacher mode, with all the thunder that comes with the shift. According to Barber, not thirty minutes was devoted to poverty in any of the fifteen debates. No wonder poor folks don’t vote—few talk to or hear them. So they stay home. Politicians might pay more attention to their issues if more poor folks voted. Instead, many Republicans consider poverty some kind of a moral failure. And while Democrats tend to promulgate policies that provide some assistance at the bottom, they often couch them in terms that do not appeal to people experiencing poverty. For example, I recently talked to a young brother who says he will not vote. He says neither Democrats nor Republicans appeal to him.

When I spoke to him about some things the Biden-Harris Administration has done to benefit the Black community—including infrastructure spending, HBCU assistance, and more. The young man said he doesn’t go to college and doesn’t plan to. “Politicians don’t care about poor people, just the middle class.”  Nothing I said could convince the young man that voting made a difference. He described voting as a “trick bag” and made vaguely insulting comments about “old Black civil rights

fourth Black woman being installed with a memorial, led by two people from Arkansas whose families, no doubt, were even more strongly opposed to the part Daisy Bates played in our history: Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders and Senator Tom Cotton! Did they finally see the light about equal justice or were they just there due to their positions in government? You may decide.

Daisy Bates is my Soror in Delta Sigma Theta.  While I am proud of her for that reason, there is more.

Tragically as a 3-year-old child, her mother was killed by a White man, and naturally, that had a lasting negative impact on her.  It caused her to go to foster care.  After foster care, she was married young and moved to Little Rock, Arkansas.  She became a journalist and built a newspaper through which she dedicated her life to ending racial injustice. That was very dangerous, but she did it anyway. When the Supreme Court ruled segregation in schools to be unconstitutional, she went about finding students to enroll in White schools, but they were often blocked.  She used

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people” (was he talking about me?) who put too much faith in the system. I didn’t have the energy to argue with the young brother. I have little faith in the system, but, as I told him, you can’t win if you don’t play, and Black folks have to play the politics game. You do, I don’t, he said. I guess that was the last word.

Rev. Barber hopes to ignite this young man and the many others who stay home. He says that a third of the electorate (85 million people) are poor and low-income and comprise between 34 and 46 percent of voters in battleground states and more than 20 percent in all but five states. That means, in a 2020 election, where the victor won by fewer than 100,000 votes in three key states, poor people may hold elections in their hands. Their failure to vote reminds me of the Biblical “dry bones” that turn to flesh. Today’s dry bones are uncast votes that might make a difference in the 2024 election.

The Poor People’s Campaign, co-led by Rev. Barber and Rev. Liz Theoharris, Director of the Kairos Center at Union Theological Seminary, will convene the Mass Poor People’s and Low Wage Workers’ Assembly and Moral March on Washington on June 29, 2024. Barber tells me this is not just a march but a movement to drive people to the polls. He avoids endors-

her newspaper to publicize schools not following the federal law.   Because of the work she did, she was forced to withstand economic, legal and physical intimidation.  She didn’t let that stop her. She even defended soldiers who faced police brutality.  She served as President of the Arkansas NAACP. Many may remember her for struggling to integrate Central High School in Little Rock, Arkansas. Gov. Faubus sent in the National Guard to keep Black students out of the school, but President Dwight Eisenhower then ordered the 101st Airborne Division into Little Rock to ensure the “Little Rock Nine” students would be able to attend school. He reminded Gov. Faubus that as President, it was his duty to defend federal laws and required to give full cooperation to the U.S. District Court. Those were the days in which Republicans were told they were required to follow Federal laws, and to ensure that others did the same.  We give thanks to Daisy Bates’ courage.

Soror Sarah Davidson who was a teen-aged civil rights mentee of Daisy Bates, was fortunate to attend the unveiling ceremony.  She said “Mrs. Bates did in death what many could not do in life. She brought Republicans and Democrats together with civility—something that is unusual today.”

(Dr. E. Faye Williams is President of TheDickGregorySociety.com)

ing candidates, preferring to drive voters to the issues.

One of the critical issues is the lives we lose to poverty. University of California Riverside public policy professor David Brady said that 183,000 people die annually because of poverty, the fourth leading cause of death. Heart disease, cancer, and smoking take more lives—obesity, diabetes, drug overdoses, suicides, firearms, and homicide take fewer. These lives lost represent an economic drain on our nation. Those who die because they are poor could be working or contributing to society. Additionally, the resources we spend on their end-of-life care could be used more productively. Poverty is a scourge for our nation, but it is not a priority for our nation’s politicians.

“The curse of poverty has no justification in our age. It is socially as cruel and blind as the practice of cannibalism at the dawn of civilization when men ate each other because they had not yet learned to take food from the soil or to consume the abundant animal life around them,”  said Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Predatory capitalism is cannibalism. It is taking more than is needed for selfish gain, to exploit those who are at the bottom of the totem pole, and to demonize them. Dr. King’s War on Poverty attempted to address poverty and get poor and low-income people involved in their destinies. Rev. William Barber is a worthy successor to Dr. King. We can all support his activism by showing up in DC for the March on Washington on June 29.

(Dr. Julianne Malveaux is an economist and author based in Washington, DC. Juliannemalveaux.com)

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(TriceEdneyWire.com)—Sometimes things make so much sense, it is difficult to comprehend why they have never fully happened before or why this just might be the time when it does. Certainly, organizing the poor, the neglected majority in this nation easily comes to mind.

Rev. William Barber II recently laid out plans to revisit mobilizing poor and low-income voters to become a powerful force for change in future elections.  His national call for a Moral March on Washington and to the polls is scheduled for Saturday June 29, 2024, in Washington D.C.  In a packed house address in the nation’s Capital, the activist leader inspired supporters by stressing the miraculous consequences that could come from just 20 percent of poor and low-income voters who didn’t vote in 2020 going to the polls this year, “We would have the power to sway elections in every state. ‘’ He pointed out that one third of the electorate, 85 million people, are poor or low income.

When you think about it the poor and low wage workers qualify as a suffering, neglected majority, a sleeping giant. Among them are those suffering from inadequate health and housing options; families  where one in six of their  children in this country are often hungry,  the 105 million people who do not have paid family and medical leave, a third of the workforce or 52 million people who earn less than $15 an hour, the seven million who were behind in rent or housing payments in December, 2023

and the 46 million who don’t have access to safe drinking water.

In his remarks Barber stressed that the call for moral and political revival  crosses the barriers of  race, gender, , blue states, red states, young and old.  To him, the crisis affecting the poor and low income has become so egregious that traditional barriers can be overcome.

If that is true, then why are marginalized people not voting their strength?  Barber believes a key factor comes from politicians and political campaigns not speaking to their issues. He told me “Not one of the 15 presidential debates in 2020 devoted even 30 minutes to poverty, the 4th leading cause of death in the USA, even though long -term poverty claims 295,000 lives annually more than homicide, gun violence, diabetes.’’

He echoed an often- heard complaint about how political monologues about democracy or dictatorship often do not connect to those living in daily crises. The concerns he said that should be addressed are the seven million people on the edge of eviction, the estimated 600,000 people living in chronic homeless-

ness, the lack of job training for the millions that artificial intelligence will claim their jobs and how much needed food stamps have recently been cut or abolished for low income people and especially seniors.

Another major issue he cited, is how the Poor People’s campaign continues its work on voter rights, with the Rev. Jesse Jackson, who has joined him on voter drives and his Rainbow Coalition, which elevated many neglected vote blocs through his run for president. “We are living in a moment when 49 states have filed over 400 voter suppression bills; 17 states have passed voter restrictions since 2020. And we see the connection between this attack on voting rights and all the other issues that impact the 140 million poor and low-income people in this country.”

Barber stresses that his movement is committed to non-violence and underscores the need for a resurrection of justice, love, and truth—not an insurrection of injustice, lies and hate.   His moral revival has been backed by 25 coalition members, including the National Council of Churches, which represents 38 member communions and over 40 million individuals—100,000 congregations from Protestant, Anglican, Orthodox, Evangelical, historic African American, and Living Peace traditions such as the Kairos Center for Religion, Rights and Social Justice, the Transformation Justice Coalition and Black Women for Political Change.

Biden’s antiNAFTA moment

(TriceEdneyWire.com)—The Biden-Harris administration is making bold moves to ensure America leads the global clean energy economy of the 21st century.

We are at the crossroads of our country’s next major shift in trade policy and domestic manufacturing that will define our economy for decades. The last time we were here was more than 30 years ago. I was helping to organize the movement to stop the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). The framework being put forward this time, by the current administration, is the anti-NAFTA moment American workers have been waiting for. I am organizing in support of it.

The tariffs announced this month on electric vehicles (EVs), solar panels, batteries, semiconductors, and materials like aluminum and steel are part of a broader regime of policies and investments creating the foundation for America’s leadership in the next economy.

These tariffs are part of a smart, targeted approach that stands at odds with the flailing, nonstrategic approach of his predecessor. They show the president understands the threats posed by China and has the courage to take them on in a real and impactful way.

And the administration gets that tariffs are just one piece of the puzzle. In his remarks at the signing ceremony for the tariffs, Biden highlighted his bipartisan infrastructure law’s investment in building 500,000 EV charging stations nationwide and the “thousands and thousands of [International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers] jobs” it would create. The tariffs will help ensure the aluminum, steel, solar panels, and other components and materials for these charging stations are American-made. And that means even more good American jobs.

NAFTA cost our country hundreds of thousands of jobs and devastated America’s manufacturing sector. By contrast, Biden’s trade policies, coupled with other policies and investments, have the power to create a green jobs boom and birth a new manufacturing renaissance. Companies have already announced over $825 billion in private sector investments in US manufacturing and clean energy since Biden took office. All of this is key not only to long-term job creation, but to stopping China’s domination of the next economy.

A future in which China holds all the economic cards is one in which climate change is allowed to run rampant. Even though manufacturing in the United States is 3.2 times more carbon efficient than manufacturing in China, China has a grip on more than 80 percent of the world’s solar manufacturing. China produces 58 percent of all new electric vehicles sold worldwide. In 2022, China accounted for about 59 percent of global primary aluminum production and 54 percent of the world’s crude steel production.

All that manufacturing is energy intensive, especially for steel and aluminum. And in China that energy comes primarily from coal—the dirtiest energy source there is. China is the world’s largest consumer of coal—with 56 percent of global consumption in 2020, according to the International Energy Agency. That coal reliance makes carbon emissions from Chinese steel production as much as double that from American steel. It adds to the urgency of seizing market share from China and using our own domestic manufacturing to help expand the market. And it is why the president paired his tariffs on Chinese solar with tariffs on aluminum and a $500 million investment in the first aluminum smelter in the US in 45 years. Imagine that new aluminum plant being built with modern protections against pollution and powered by American-produced solar panels made with the plant’s own aluminum. That is what President Biden imagined. And he is making it happen.

The Chinese government has not played fair. It overproduces in order to flood global markets. It has leaned on exports of “bifacial” (basically, two-sided) solar panels, which were foolishly exempt under the Trump-era solar tariffs—with 98 percent of Chinese solar panel imports to our country now being bifacial. And the Commerce Department is now investigating how China has allegedly used countries like Vietnam, Cambodia, Malaysia, and Thailand as pass-throughs to route solar products to the US and evade tariffs.

The Biden administration’s trade policy in this area can help make China more of an honest broker. But even that is no substitute for owning the manufacturing and supply chains of the staple goods that will power our next economy. And let us not forget the national pride Americans once felt in the products invented and built by American hands.

The US automobile industry is a great example. The future of automobiles is electric. If we do not invest heavily in US EV production, we cede important ground to our primary global competitor. And we leave behind the current and future auto workers who will benefit from robust domestic EV production. But President Biden’s policies once again show he has the whole picture in mind. He is not simply putting a tariff on EV’s and expecting us to dominate. He is investing in the supply chain and protecting it—with tariffs on the aluminum, steel, semiconductors, and chips that are all vital to EV manufacturing (EVs use twice as many chips as gas-powered cars).

At the end of the day, we must invest in domestic growth of the industries at the center of the emerging global economy. If we fail, we allow China to dominate that economy and risk taking steps backwards in our efforts to curb climate change and save our planet. The Biden administration is showing its keen understanding of what is needed to tackle that challenge and build a strong future for American workers at the same time.  (Ben Jealous is the Executive Director of the Sierra Club and a Professor of Practice at the University of Pennsylvania.)

Bad hair days and avoiding appearances

Vanessa Sefa, a Black teacher in the United Kingdom, shared a story on social media in 2021 to highlight the need for more Black teachers.

A 12-year-old Black girl entered Sefa’s class. The student was in the rain. It caused her hair to tangle and shrink. With tears in her eyes, the kid told Sefa she wasn’t going to spend the entire day at school looking a mess and expressed her desire to go home. Going home was not an option, so the student asked Sefa to braid her hair. When the student was nine years old, her mother died, leaving her in the care of her father. The student informed Sefa that she did not know how to properly care for her own hair. Sefa expressed empathy for the 12-year-old, stating that she understands how important hair is to one’s self-identity. Black girls are acutely aware of what their hair reveals about them.

Sefa explained that the student was approaching her adolescence, which are some of her most formative years.

Sefa went on, “Even if I thought she looked fine, I wasn’t going to turn her away, pat her on the back, and tell her she looked fine when her self-esteem was temporarily fragile. It wasn’t my place, and a pep talk wasn’t what she asked for. I doubt anyone would want that response instead of actual help if their dress or makeup, for example, had been ruined by rain.”

Sefa boasted that she had the girl out in under 15 minutes, with two rushed cornrows.

Sefa hoped the narrative would inspire more Black people to pursue a teaching career since students of color require more adults in educational settings who understand sensitive cultural circumstances.

Naturally, social media praised the teacher’s holistic approach to education.

Now, let’s take the same story and replace Sefa with a male teacher.

We can even assume that this Black teacher was a single father who braided his daughter’s hair. However, when the male teacher took the 15 minutes to help the student, a school administrator spotted him braiding

(TriceEdneyWire.com)— “If there’s no criminal accountability of police for criminal behavior, then the fox is guarding the henhouse, and we’re the hens, and we’re living in a country that’s becoming a police state.” —Maya Wiley Since 1994, Congress has appropriated more than $20 billion for the Community Oriented Policing Services grant program, commonly known as COPS.

Has this program made communities safer? We don’t know, because in its entire 30-year existence, it has operated without any oversight, transparency, or accountability measures.

Last month’s Senate Judiciary Committee hearing was the first full committee meeting ever on oversight of the COPS Program.

Yet a bill to pump another $3.25 billion into the program over the next five years—again, without adding oversight, transparency, or accountability measures—has bipartisan support and is poised to sail through Congress.

As election season approaches, lawmakers appear desperate to stoke fears of a non-existent crime wave and paint their rivals as “soft on crime.”

In fact, the measures proposed to respond to the fantasy of rising crime would harm vulnerable communities of color and undermine public safety and community trust.

Furthermore, the cynical timing

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the 12-year-old girl’s hair. After school, the administrator requested that the teacher explain his behavior.

The male teacher explained the rain, the girl’s mother, and her desire to return home. Then he tells the administrator what Sefa said: “I wasn’t going to send her away and say she looked fine. A pep talk was not what she asked for.”

The administrator would have told the male teacher to offer the motivational talk next time. This approach safeguards all parties involved and teaches students how to manage a challenging start to their day. More importantly, the administrator would have reminded the male teacher of his professional responsibilities to prevent the appearance of impropriety.

Now, contrast Sefa’s cornrow story with Marquise White’s hair-takedown controversy. Marquise White, a Black middle school science teacher in Maryland, live-streamed his female students undoing his braids during class. It was ten minutes until the end of the day on a Friday, and the students had completed their tasks. Many participants in the live-stream discussion informed the teacher that allowing middle school girls to unbraid his hair was inappropriate and unprofessional, while others saw nothing wrong.

Rather than disregard the criticism in the chat, White chose to defend himself with a Tick Toc video that went viral.

He said that he had a hair appointment after school and needed his hair taken out beforehand. He didn’t take out his braids the night before because he was in a school promotional film that day. He needed to appear presentable. So, right before school let out, he

asked a few female students to quickly take his hair down so he could be ready for his hair appointment. Obviously, the difference between Sefa and White is that Sefa did her student’s hair to boost her confidence and get her through the day, whereas White used his female students for his own benefit.

Most of the criticism of White focused on the notion that the contact between the teacher and the female students was too intimate. This is why, in the hypothetical example, when the male teacher braided the student’s hair, the administrator reminded the teacher to avoid the appearance of impropriety. In his Tick Toc video, he denied the notion that the contact was “too intimate.” White explained, “To me, it’s literally just hair. It does not have to be weird.”

The other distinction between Sefa and White is that Sefa posted her experience to inspire other Black people to become teachers, whereas White created the Tick Tock video to silence his critics.

Except that White’s efforts backfired. He has been reassigned out of the classroom pending the results of an investigation.

Evidently, White had not yet concluded his defense. He recently said that having my hair unbraided at work was highly unprofessional. I get that, but I am what you call an unprofessional, eclectic, unconventional teacher. Then he recited the definition of inappropriate: when something does not conform to recognized societal standards or norms. He then went on to say, “As far as this definition is concerned, I agree that this was not only unprofessional but also inappropriate. Because what I do as a teacher, as you saw in that video, goes against a lot of standards.”

One thing White did not mention. The school district’s code of conduct states that faculty should not record students’ faces or voices unless they are teaching a performing arts class or career technology.

A science teacher can be eclectic and unconventional without violating the school district’s code of conduct.

(NNPA)—As citizens of a democracy, our role in shaping its course cannot be overstated. Whether we cast our vote for President Joe Biden and the strides he has made for inclusion or Donald Trump for all that he has done and is doing to discredit this country as a democracy as a whole, our actions affect what happens in our country’s history. We better believe that our responsibility for our rights extends way beyond the ballot box; it includes the values we uphold, the causes we champion, and the ideals we strive and will fight for.

No one man, woman or other should stand in the way of our freedom for equal rights and our will to be FREE—come hell or high water!

The actions of those who lead speak volumes about the direction in which we are headed. Whether we stand for women’s rights, Black Lives Matter, LGBTQ+ rights, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), affirmative action, or combatting White supremacy, our choices shape the landscape of free-

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To Be Equal

of these proposals by those who continue to downplay the January 6 attack on law enforcement on makes a mockery of National Police Week, an annual convening to honor, remember and support law enforcement and officers lost in the line of duty.

To much fanfare and posturing, the Republican-controlled House of Representatives last week passed a bill that would “eviscerate due process” for immigrants accused of assaulting a police officer. Contrary to the misleading rhetoric surrounding the bill and its inflammatory title, the “Detain and Deport Illegal Aliens Who Assault Cops Act” immigrants already are subject to deportation upon conviction of violent crimes. This bill would subject immigrants merely accused of assault to mandatory, indefinite jailing. In some states, immigrants accused of offenses that did not even involve physical contact could be jailed indefinitely.

The House also passed the DC Crimes Act, an attempt to override D.C. home rule by prohibiting D.C.

from ever changing its sentencing laws without Congressional approval, notably restricting the D.C. courts from offering alternative sentencing for people under 25 years old.

“This provision, which does not define the term ‘criminal liability sentence’ is as poorly drafted as it is offensive,” D.C. Delegate Eleanor Holmes Norton said, urging the House to vote it down. “The nearly 700,000 D.C. residents, a majority of whom are Black and Brown, are worthy and capable of self-government.”

Meanwhile, violent crime in D.C. has dropped by 26 percent so far this year.

It is indefensible that Congress continues to introduce bills that will increase the number of police officers and police-focused funding in our communities, despite years of public outcry for comprehensive police reform like the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act. The National Urban League has urged citizens to take action by sending letters of opposition to the Senate Judiciary Committee and U.S. House of Representatives. We must continue to loudly voice our concern and disapproval of this type of legislation and refocus the conversation on police transparency, accountability and community-centered public safety that decreases citizen encounters with law enforcement and the criminal justice system.

dom, equality, and justice for all.

Supporting candidates who champion values essential for equity, it is not enough. We have to hold leaders accountable, demanding transparency, integrity, and loyalty to the principles upon which our democracy stands. We cannot afford to be passive observers, content with merely casting our votes and hoping for the best. We must actively engage in our communities, standing up for the voices least heard, demanding change, and standing up against injustice wherever it may intrude. The continuation of democracy depends on us and rests squarely on our shoulders. It is a collective

endeavor, requiring the participation and dedication of every citizen who is willing not to fall for the bovine excretions. We must refuse complacency and apathy, recognizing that the fight for democracy is ongoing and requires our persistent concern. Now is not the time for us to be divided or allow our lack of concern to see our democratic systems crumble right before our eyes.

We have to know who is in the “foxhole” with us before we can conquer the foes who are attempting to destroy us by keeping us apart. It is a time for unity and action. Regardless of our political affiliations, we must come together in defense of our shared values and the principles that define us as a nation. Only then can we ensure that freedom, equality, and justice are not just lofty ideals, but tangible realities for all Americans.

(Bobby R. Henry Sr. is Publisher of the Westside Gazette Newspaper and Chairman of the Board of the

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ANNOUNCEMENTS Public Notice

ANNOUNCEMENTS Public Notice

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, JUNE 3, 2024 the bidder may pay ten percent of purchasing price but not less than 75.00 in CASH, CERTIFIED CHECK, OR CASHIERS CHECK THE DAY IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE SALE, e.g. TUESDAY, JUNE 4, 2024, 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, JUNE 10, 2024, at 10:00 O’CLOCK A.M. The property will be resold at the next regular Sheriff’s Sale if the balance is not paid, and in such case all money’s paid in at the original sale shall be applied to any deficiency in the price of which property is resold, and provided further that if the successful bidder is the plaintiff in the execution the bidder shall pay full amount of bid ON OR BEFORE THE FIRST MONDAY OF THE FOLLOWING MONTH, OTHERWISE WRIT WILL BE RETURNED AND MARKED “REAL ESTATE UNSOLD” and all monies advanced by plaintiff will be applied as required 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.”

1JUNE24

D ANDERSON, DECEASED, THE UNKNOWN HEIRS OF DARNELL D ANDERSON DECEASED CASE NO. MG-23-000968 DEBT $23,060.72 ********* NAME OF ATTORNEY(S): KML LAW GROUP, P.C. *********************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S): SUITE 5000, 701 MARKET STREET PHILADELPHIA, PA 19106

ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (215) 627-1322 ***********-******************* SHORT DESCRIPTION: IN THE COMMONWEAL TH OF PENNSYLVANIA, COUNTY OF ALLEGHENY, 13TH WARD CITY OF PITTSBURGH:

HAVING ERECTED THEREON A DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 7235 UPLAND STREET, PITTSBURGH, PA 15208. DEED BOOK 9732, PAGE 245. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 174-B-69.

4JUNE24

DEFENDANT(S) ANTHONY NGUYEN, HELEN NGUYEN

CASE NO. MG-23-000936 ************* DEBT $74,728.86 *********

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

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

ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (215) 627-1322

***********-******************* SHORT DESCRIPTION: IN THE COMMONWEAL TH OF PENNSYLVANIA, COUNTY OF ALLEGHENY, 20TH WARD CITY OF PITTSBURGH:

PARCEL ONE: HAVINO ERECTED THEREON A DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 2468 POTOMAC AVENUE PITTSBURGH, PA 15216. DEED BOOK VOLUME 11894, PAGE 283, BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 36-J-176

PARCEL TWO: HAVING THEREON A VACANT LAND BEING KNOWN AS POTOMAC AVENUE PITTSBURGH, PA 15216. DEED BOOK VOLUME 11894, PAGE 283, BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 36-J-175.

5JUNE24

DEFENDANT(S) CARL SONETTI AND JOANNE SONETTI

******************** CASE NO. MG-23-000822

DEBT $100,130.16

NAME OF ATTORNEY(S): Jill M. Fein, Esquire. Hill Wallack LLP

ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S): 1000 Floral Vale Blvd. Suite 300, Suite 250, Yardley, PA 19067

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ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (215) 579-7700

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SHORT DESCRIPTION: ********************

In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Municipality Of Penn Hills: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A 1 STORY DWELLING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 814 9TH ST. VERONA, PA 15147 DEED BOOK VOLUME 20658, AND PAGE 421 BLOCK & LOT NO. 445-F-239

6JUNE24

DEFENDANT(S) PEARL CURRIE

CASE NO. MG-23-000892

DEBT $97,553.78 ********* NAME OF ATTORNEY(S): Jill M. Fein, Esquire. Hill Wallack LLP ***********************

ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S): 1000 Floral Vale Blvd. Suite 300, Suite 250, Yardley, PA 19067 **************************

ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (215) 579-7700 ***********-*******************

SHORT DESCRIPTION:

In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, PLUM BOROUGH : HAVING ERECTED THEREON A 2 STORY

DWELLING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 533 Center Hill Rd, Pittsburgh PA 15239 DEED BOOK VOLUME 17355, AND PAGE 148 BLOCK & LOT NO. 852-L-256

7JUNE24

DEFENDANT(S) Annie L Banaszak

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CASE NO. MG-22-000474

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DEBT $127,835.15

NAME OF ATTORNEY(S): Stem & Eisenberg, PC

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ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S): The Shops at Valley Square, 1581 Main Street, Suite 200 Warrington, PA 18976

ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (215) 572-8111

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SHORT DESCRIPTION:

In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny and the Township of South Fayette: Having erected thereon a dwelling being known and numbered as 6 Morgan St, Morgan, PA 15064. Deed Book Volume VI -17632, Page 441. Block and Lot Number 325-M-25.

8JUNE24

DEFENDANT(S) Stephen Pirschl

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CASE NO. MG-23-001023

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DEBT $29,264.44

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

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SHORT DESCRIPTION:

In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, City of Pittsburgh, 29th Ward:

HAVING ERECTED THEREON A DWELLING KNOWN AS 121 DUFFLAND STREET, PITTSBURGH, PA 15210. DBV 18935 PG 295, BLOCK & LOT NO. 95-D-361.

9JUNE24

DEFENDANT(S) GARY DAVIS

CASE NO. MG-23-000709 DEBT $29,616.94 *********

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

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

ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (215) 627-1322

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SHORT DESCRIPTION: IN THE COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, COUNTY OF ALLEGHENY, TOWNSHIP OF STOWE: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 1143 9TH STREET, MC KEES ROCKS, PA 15136. DEED BOOK 16746, PAGE 176. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 72-B-275.

10JUNE24

DEFENDANT(S) Judy D. Amon fka Judy D. Wacker aka Judy D. Wacker-Amon

CASE NO. MG-23-000788 ************* DEBT $309,985.94

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NAME OF ATTORNEY(S): Benjamin Hoen, Esquire

*********************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S): 965 Keynote Circle, Cleveland, OH 44131-1829

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ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: 216/739-5100

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SHORT DESCRIPTION:

******************** SITUATED IN THE TOWNSHIP OF CRESCENT, COUNTY OF ALLEGHENY, COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA. HAVING ERECTED THEREON A DWELLING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 456 CRESCENT BOULEVARD EXT, CRESCENT, PA 15046. DESCRIBED AT DEED BOOK 15504, PAGE 548, INSTRUMENT NO. 2014-2492, PARCEL NUMBER 0811R-00330-0000-00.

11JUNE24

DEFENDANT(S) Brandi L. Bailey ******************** CASE NO. GD-23-012092

DEBT $56,626.31

NAME OF ATTORNEY(S): Manley Deas Kochalski LLC

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, Municipality of Penn Hills:

Having erected thereon a dwelling being known and numbered as 186 Stephens Lane, Verona, PA 15147. Document Number 2014-16393, Deed Book Volume 15641, Page 389. Block and Lot Number 0367-H-00117-0000-00.

12JUNE24

PLAINTIFF(S) South Allegheny School District VS. DEFENDANT(S) ELLIS LEGACY LLC

CASE NO. GD 23-010952 ************* DEBT $25,649.89

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

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

ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (412) 242-4400 ***********-******************* SHORT DESCRIPTION:

In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Borough of Glassport: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A TWO FAMILY DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 743 INDIANA AVE., GLASSPORT, PA 15045. DEED BOOK 18911, PAGE 526. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 558-G-359.

13JUNE24

PLAINTIFF(S) Wilkinsburg School District and Wilkinsburg Borough VS. DEFENDANT(S) SPONCE A. CADE & VONDA L. HARRIS-CADE AND THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA ******************** CASE NO. GD 23-002923 ************* DEBT $18,926.09

NAME

18JUNE24 PLAINTIFF SHALER AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT VS. DEFENDANT(S) ALEXANDRA MEYER NK/A ALEXANDRA CHRIEST, ADMINISTRATRIX OF THE ESTATE OF WILLIAM J. MEYER, JR., DECEASED, AND ALL UNKNOWN HEIRS, EXECUTORS, ASSIGNS, AND ALL PERSONS, FIRMS, OR ASSOCIATIONS CLAIMING RIGHT, TITLE, OR INTEREST, FROM OR UNDER WILLIAM J. MEYER, JR., DECEASED, WRIT NO. GD 22-012809

DEBT $25,275.78 *********

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

TELEPHONE NUMBER: 412.594.3902

SHORT DESCRIPTION: ******************** IN THE COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYL-

VANIA, COUNTY OF ALLEGHENY, TOWNSHIP OF SHALER:

HAVING ERECTED THEREON A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 1013 GARDEN PLACE, GLENSHAW, PENNSYLVANIA 15116-2213, DEED BOOK VOLUME 15383, PAGE 543, BLOCK AND LOT 355-F-105 19JUNE24 DEFENDANT(S) Chelsea K. Long as personal representative of the Estate

22JUNE24 DEFENDANT(S) Marlene D. Harris

ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S): Eight Neshaminy Interplcx, Suite 215, Trevose, PA 19053

ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: 215-942-2090 ***********-*******************

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

Having erected thereon a dwelling being known and numbered as 380 Collins Drive, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15235. Deed Book Volume 15734, Page 559, Instrument Number 2014-25992, Block and Lot 538-P-234

23JUNE24

DEFENDANT(S) Colin O’Rourke, solely in his capacity as known heir of Dolores E. O’Rourke a/k/a Dolores O’Rourke, deceased and Leean Kaminski, solely in her capacity as known heir of Dolores E. O’Rourke a/k/a Dolores O’Rourke, deceased and Shawn O’Rourke, solely in his capacity as known heir of Dolores E. O’Rourke a/k/a Dolores O’Rourke, deceased and Terry O’Rourke Donoghue, solely in her capacity as known heir of Dolores E. O’Rourke a/k/a Dolores O’Rourke, deceased and The Unknown Heirs of Dolores E. O’Rourke a/k/a

Dolores O’Rourke, deceased ******************** CASE NO. GD-23-000447 ************* DEBT $307,483.82

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 the TOWNSHIP OF NORTH FAYETTE:

Having erected thereon a dwelling known and numbered as 2000 Robb Hill Road, Oakdale, PA 15071. Deed Book Volume 4829, PAGE 1. Block and Lot Number 587D-1.

24JUNE24

DEFENDANT(S) Leslie Gray ******************** CASE NO. MG-23-000376 ************* DEBT $178,343.16

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 the Borough of West Mifflin:

Having erected thereon a dwelling being known and numbered as 1860 Ohio Avenue, West Mifflin, PA 15122. Deed Book Volume 17306, Page 363. Block and Lot Number 305-N-136.

25JUNE24

DEFENDANT(S) Marita Zumpano

CASE NO. MG-20-000218 ************* DEBT $154,475.21

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PA 15146. Deed Book Volume 12503, Page 269, Instrument Number 2004-43577. Block and Lot Number 0639 H-00335-0000-00.

20JUNE24 DEFENDANT(S) Estate of Mary Ellen Besselman a/k/a Mary Besselman ******************** CASE NO. GD-23-001021

DEBT $45,178.29

NAME OF ATTORNEY(S): Roger Fay, Esquire

ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S): 14000 Commerce Parkway, Suite H, Mount Laurel, NJ 08054

ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (856) 724-1888

SHORT DESCRIPTION: ******************** In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, 29th Ward of the City of Pittsburgh: Having erected thereon a

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 the 20th Ward of the City of Pittsburgh:

Having erected thereon a dwelling being known and numbered as 128 High Oak Place, Pittsburgh, PA 15220. Deed Book Volume 11458, Page 262. Block and Lot Number 036-P-318.

26JUNE24

DEFENDANT(S) Johnielee Covington aka Johnnielle Covington aka Johnnielee Covington ******************** CASE NO. MG-23-000981 DEBT $66,347.43

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 the 20th Ward of the City of Pittsburgh:

Having erected thereon a dwelling being known

28JUNE24

DEFENDANT(S) The Unknown Heirs of Diane L. Mills a/k/a Diane Mills, deceased. ******************** CASE NO. MG-23-000059 DEBT $23,520.67

NAME OF ATTORNEY(S): Stem & Eisenberg, PC

ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S): The Shops at Valley Square, 1581 Main Street, Suite 200 Warrington, PA 18976

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ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (215) 572-8111 ***********-******************* SHORT DESCRIPTION:

******************** In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny and the Borough of Coraopolis:

Having erected thereon a dwelling being known and numbered as 735 1/2 7th Avenue, Coraopolis, PA 15108. Deed Book Volume 9441, Page 515. Block and Lot Number 419-G-320.

29JUNE24

DEFENDANT(S) Stephanie Macsurak, solely in her capacity as Administratrix of the Estate of Linda M. Macsurak, Deceased

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CASE NO. MG-24-000056

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DEBT $37,847.07

NAME OF ATTORNEY(S): Powers Kirn, LLC

ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S): Eight Neshaminy lnterplex, Suite 215, Trevose, PA 19053

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ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: 215-942-2090

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SHORT DESCRIPTION:

******************** In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Borough of West Mifflin:

Having erected thereon a dwelling being known and numbered as 6816 Adams Avenue, West Mifflin, Pennsylvania 15122. Deed Book Volume 14678, Page 59, Instrument Number 2011-21830, Block and Lot Number 3 I0-C-333.

30JUNE24

DEFENDANT(S) Warren M. Jones and Wendy W. Jones and The United States of America

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

CASE NO. GD-14-019902

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DEBT $73,557.86

NAME OF ATTORNEY(S): Stem & Eisenberg, PC

ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S): The Shops at Valley Square, 1581 Main Street, Suite 200 Warrington, PA 18976

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ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (215) 572-8111

***********-*******************

SHORT DESCRIPTION:

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

In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny and the Municipality of Monroeville:

Having erected thereon a dwelling being known and numbered as 584 Firethorne Drive, Monroeville, PA 15146. Deed Book Volume 7808, Page 584. Block and Lot Number 637-M-291.

31JUNE24

DEFENDANT(S) AUDREY D. ARDIS

******************** CASE NO. MG-24-000060

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DEBT $130,867.62

NAME OF ATTORNEY(S): LEON P. HALLER, ESQUIRE

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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 117 VERONICA DRIVE, PITTSBURGH, PA 15235. DEED BOOK VOLUME 14931, PAGE 434. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 369-G-367.

32JUNE24

DEFENDANT(S) CHANTEL PRIMER

Jodi M. Moore

27JUNE24

(215) 572-8111

CASE NO. MG-23-000308 ************* DEBT $61,407.45 *********

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, 20th Ward City of Pittsburgh:. HAVING ERECTED THEREON A DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 1405 EVANSTON STREET PITTSBURGH, PA 15204. DEED BOOK VOLUME 16067, PAGE 288. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 71-S-110.

33JUNE24

DEFENDANT(S) CHRISTOPHER J. EDMUNDS AND THE SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT ******************** CASE NO. MG-23-000677

************* DEBT $119,960.78

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, Township of East Deer:

HAVING ERECTED THEREON A DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 510 WEST 8TH AVENUE, TARENTUM, PA 15084. DEED BOOK VOLUME 17348, PAGE 55. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 1087-D-169.

35JUNE24

DEFENDANT(S) MICHAEL T. HOLLERICH Ill AND STACEE R. HOLLERICH ******************** CASE NO. MG-23-000731 ************* DEBT $64,147.87

NAME OF ATTORNEY(S): Jill M. Fein, Esquire. Hill Wallack LLP

ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S): 1000 Floral Vale Blvd. Suite 300, Suite 250, Yardley, PA 19067 ************************** ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (215) 579-7700 ***********-*******************

DESCRIPTION: ******************** In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, GLASSPORT BOROUGH HAVING ERECTED THEREON A 1 STORY DWELLING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 609 9TH ST, GLASSPORT PA 15045 DEED BOOK VOLUME 34891 AND PAGE 185 BLOCK & LOT NO. 558-L-321

36JUNE24

DEFENDANT(S) DARLENE L. BARRON ******************** CASE NO. MG-23-000621 ************* DEBT $15,508.86

NAME OF ATTORNEY(S): Jill M. Fein, Esquire. Hill Wallack LLP

ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S): 1000 Floral Vale Blvd. Suite 300, Suite 250, Yardley, PA 19067

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ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (215) 579-7700

***********-*******************

SHORT DESCRIPTION:

******************** In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, STOWE TOWNSHIP: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A 1 STORY DWELLING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 128 BELLMAWR DR, MCKEES ROCKS PA 15136 DEED BOOK VOLUME 30771 AND PAGE 173 BLOCK & LOT NO. 111-D-334

37JUNE24

DEFENDANT(S) Stephanie Grzech, Personal Representative of the Estate of Joanne L. Grzech a/k/a Joanne Lynn Grzech, Deceased ******************** CASE NO. MG-23-001110

************* DEBT $57,879.75

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

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ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: 215-942-9690

***********-******************* SHORT DESCRIPTION: ******************** In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Borough of Carnegie: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 623 GORMLEY AVENUE, CARNEGIE, PA 15106. DEED BOOK VOLUJ\1E 12539, PAGE 559. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER. 66-F-152.

38JUNE24

PLAINTIFF(S) Wilkinsburg School District and Wilkinsburg Borough VS. DEFENDANT(S) ANTHONY C. BROWN AND THE UNKNOWN HEIRS OF JAMES S. TATTON, DECEASED CASE NO. GD 21-004613 ************* DEBT $23,367.85 ********* 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

PA 19106

(215) 627-1322

536. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 295-E-108

49JUNE24

PLAINTIFF(S): Mt. Lebanon, Pennsylvania VS. DEFENDANT(S) Jeanne H. Jenkins, with Notice to Heirs and Assigns ******************** CASE NO.: GD 22-014551 ************* DEBT: $6,244.92

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

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

ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (412) 281-0587 ***********-******************* SHORT DESCRIPTION:

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

In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Municipality of Mt. Lebanon:

Having erected thereon a one story brick house being known as 450 Willow Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15243. Deed Book Volume 11380, Page 251. Block & Lot No. 142-K160.

50JUNE24

PLAINTIFF(S): Borough of Avalon VS.

DEFENDANT(S) William L. Wray & Susan E. Wray

CASE NO.: GD 22-008654 *************

DEBT: $4,545.01 *********

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

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

ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (412) 281-0587 ***********-******************* SHORT DESCRIPTION: ********************

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

Having erected thereon a two story frame house being known as 418 Ohio River Boulevard, Pittsburgh, PA 15202. Deed Book Volume 8259, Page 641. Block & Lot No. 159-C-245.

51JUNE24

PLAINTIFF(S): Municipality of Bethel Park VS. DEFENDANT(S) Rudolph F. Coates, Jr. & Dawn Marie Nee

CASE NO.: GD 22-011556 ************* DEBT: $2,960.01 *********

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

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

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

SHORT DESCRIPTION:

In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Municipality of Bethel Park:

Having erected thereon a one story brick house being known as 3928 Mimosa Drive, Bethel Park, PA 15102. Deed Book Volume 18158, Page Q2. Block & Lot No. 665-B-302.

52JUNE24

PLAINTIFF(S): County of Allegheny VS. DEFENDANT(S) RHBPl, LP

CASE NO.: GD 23-006335

DEBT: $4,528.44 *********

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

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

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

SHORT DESCRIPTION:

In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, City of ClairtonWard 2:

Parcel #1: Having erected thereon a two story commercial building known as 512 Saint Clair Avenue, Clairton, PA 15025. Deed Book Volume 16413, Page 104. Block& Lot No. 879-H-39.

Parcel #2: Having erected thereon a one story commercial auxiliary building known as 512 Saint Clair Avenue, Clairton, PA 15025. Deed Book Volume 16413, Page 104. Block &Lot No. 879-H34.

53JUNE24

PLAINTIFF(S): Borough of Avalon VS. DEFENDANT(S) Clara Ann Derbish ********************

CASE NO.: GD 23-001009

DEBT: $4,694.35 *********

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

ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S): 525 William Penn Place, Ste. 3110 Pittsburgh, PA 15219 ************************** ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (412) 281-0587 ***********-******************* SHORT DESCRIPTION:

In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Borough of Avalon: Having erected thereon a one and one half story frame house being known as 621 North Birmingham Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15202. Deed Book Volume 8977, Page 47. Block &Lot No. 214-M-110 54JUNE24

PLAINTIFF(S): Borough of Avalon VS. DEFENDANT(S) Betty M. Grogan, With Notice to Heirs and Assigns ******************** CASE NO.: GD 23-006063 ************* DEBT: $2,586.09 NAME OF ATTORNEY(S): Joseph W. Gramc, Esquire *********************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S):

PLAINTIFF(S): Township of

55JUNE24

DEFENDANT(S) Truong Bui & Phuc Nguyen

DEBT: $6,092.29

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

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

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ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (412) 281-0587

***********-*******************

SHORT DESCRIPTION:

******************** In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Township of Hampton: Having erected thereon a two story frame house being known as 5013 Meadow Crest Drive, Allison Park, PA 15101. Deed Book Volume 15886, Page 460. Block & Lot No. 1213-G-9.

56JUNE24

PLAINTIFF(S): County of Allegheny VS. DEFENDANT(S) Ann Suzich, with Notice to Heirs and Assigns

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

CASE NO.: GD 23-009864

DEBT: $3,152.18

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

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

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ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (412) 281-0587

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SHORT DESCRIPTION:

******************** In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, City of DuquesneWard 2:

Having erected thereon a two story commercial building being known as 917 Grant Avenue, Duquesne, PA 15110. Deed Book Volume 4488, Page 285. Block & Lot No. 305-G-143.

57JUNE24

PLAINTIFF(S): Quaker Valley School District VS.

DEFENDANT(S) Pamela A. Heckmen, Administratrix of the Estate of Tracy Fichera, Deceased

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

CASE NO.: G.D. 16-023855

DEBT: $4,574.12

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

ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S):

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

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ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (412) 281-0587

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SHORT DESCRIPTION:

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

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

Having erected thereon a two story frame house being known as 915 Cook Street, Sewickley, PA 15143. Deed Book Volume 11554, Page 242. Block & Lot No. 421-C264.

58JUNE24

PLAINTIFF(S): Municipality of Bethel Park VS. DEFENDANT(S) Bonidie & Associates, Inc

CASE NO.: GD 22-009889

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DEBT: $2,353.25

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

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

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

ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (412) 281-0587

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SHORT DESCRIPTION:

******************** In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Municipality of Bethel Park: Having erected thereon a one story commercial warehouse being known as 94-96 Loretta Street, Bethel Park, PA 15102. Deed Book Volume 17582, Page 257. Block & Lot No. 317-K-163.

59JUNE24

DEFENDANT(S) JOHN EVERETT, IN HIS CAPACITY AS HEIR OF YOLANDA F. EVERETT AKA YOLANDA FLORES EVERETT; UNKNOWN HEIRS, SUCCESSORS, ASSIGNS AND ALL PERSONS, FIRMS OR ASSOCIATIONS CLAIMING RIGHT, TITLE OR INTEREST FROM OR UNDER YOLANDA F. EVERETT AKA YOLANDA FLORES EVERETT

CASE NO.: MG-23-000201

DEBT: $131,865.02

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

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

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ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: 855-225-6906

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SHORT DESCRIPTION: ******************** In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Second Ward of the City of Duquesne: Having erected thereon a dwelling being known and numbered as 1506 Highland Avenue Duquesne, PA 15110. Deed Book Volume 12213, Page 433. Block and Lot 0305-P-00374-0000-00.

60JUNE24

DEFENDANT(S) Ryan J Ohm, Frank N. Vertullo, Mary C Vertullo, Gina Vertullo and The United States of America

CASE NO.: MG-24-000037 ************* DEBT: $282,206.98 ********* NAME OF ATTORNEY(S): Powers Kirn, LLC *********************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S): Eight Neshaminy lnterplex, Suite 215, Trevose, PA 19053

61JUNE24

DEFENDANT(S) Darryl E. Pingor, in his capacity as Heir of Matthew Edward Pingor and Unknown Heirs, successors, assigns and all persons, firms or associations claiming right, title or interest from or under Matthew Edward Pingor, ******************** CASE NO.: GD-23-004630 *************

DEBT: $83,849.48

NAME OF ATTORNEY(S): Lois M. Vitti

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 Mt. Oliver: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 523 BROWNSVILLE ROAD, PITTSBURGH, PA 15210. DEED BOOK DE-18987, PAGE 533. BLOCK AND LOT 33-G-203

62JUNE24

DEFENDANT(S) Wayne Nieser, AKA Wayne A. Nieser CASE NO.: MG-24-000070 DEBT: $16,555.61 *********

NAME OF ATTORNEY(S): Manley Deas Kochalski LLC

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

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 Plum: Having erected thereon a dwelling being known and numbered as 2746 Leechburg Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15239. Document Number 2005-22154, Deed Book Volume 12508, Page 110. Block and Lot Number 0737-J-00284-0000-00.

63JUNE24

DEFENDANT(S) Monroe Living LLC ******************** CASE NO.: GD-24-000712 ************* DEBT: $73,793.77

NAME OF ATTORNEY(S): Manley Deas Kochalski LLC

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 Turtle Creek:

Having erected thereon a dwelling being known and numbered as 1427 Oak Avenue Extension, Turtle Creek, PA 15145. Document Number 2020-8279, Deed Book Volume 17978, Page 211. Block and Lot Number 0455-S-00122-0000-00.

64JUNE24

PLAINTIFF(S) EAST ALLEGHENY SCHOOL DISTRICT AND TOWNSHIP OF NORTH VERSAILLES VS.

DEFENDANT(S) DEBORAH HAYDEN, BARBARA MCCUE AND SHERRI BAUM, AS KNOWN HEIRS OF ROBERT H. BAUM, JR. AND CAROL A. BAUM, DECEASED AND ALL UNKNOWN HEIRS OF ROBERT H. BAUM, JR. AND CAROL A. BAUM, DECEASED

CASE NO.: GD-22-009583

DEBT: $ 33,850.23

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NAME OF ATTORNEY(S): CHRISTOPHER E. VINCENT

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

ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S): 546 WENDEL ROAD, IRWIN, PA 15642

ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: 724-978-0333

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SHORT DESCRIPTION:

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

In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, TOWNSHIP OF NORTH VERSAILLES:

HAVING ERECTED THEREON A DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 3112 ORRIS ROAD, NORTH VERSAILLES, PA 15137. DEED BOOK 4474, PAGE 666. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 459-E-043.

65JUNE24

PLAINTIFF(S) EAST ALLEGHENY SCHOOL DISTRICT AND TOWNSHIP OF NORTH VERSAILLES VS. DEFENDANT(S) JUDY A. VIGLAND CASE NO.: GD-23-009750

DEBT: $15,756.35 *********

NAME OF ATTORNEY(S): CHRISTOPHER E. VINCENT

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

ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S): 546 WENDEL ROAD, IRWIN, PA 15642

ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: 724-978-0333

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SHORT DESCRIPTION:

******************** In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, TOWNSHIP OF NORTH VERSAILLES: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 3112 ORRIS ROAD, NORTH VERSAILLES, PA 15137. DEED BOOK 4474, PAGE 666. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 459-E-043.

66JUNE24 PLAINTIFF(S) Penn Hills School District and Municipality of Penn Hills VS.

DEFENDANT(S) ANTHONY R. KOLANO & THERESA ANNE KOLANO

CASE NO.: GD 23-000777 *************

$13,263.53 ********* NAME OF ATTORNEY(S): Jennifer L. Cerce, Esquire *********************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S): 424 S. 27th Street, Ste. 21O Pittsburgh, PA 15203

ATTORNEY

Notice is hereby given that Kelli-L: Smith has control of Debtor Entity KELLI LAVERNE SMITH TRUST/ BC #0167041971 via UCC1 #202303078097392. The following are property of the Trust & reg. in the Comm. Chamber: SA, DOT. HHIA, Copyright, IB, AOI, AOBC, USDOT #4135660,Resc. Letter #70212720000190106622, Stat. Correc. Proc./CL #02281971-KLS-CL /UCC3 #202405038229517 & Tort Claims: N22023125 & 9589071052700122068602 are property of THE TRUST VIA UCC3 #202401038002456.

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS

Urban Design/Planning - Regional historic preservation and economic development organization requests Qualifications relative to any or all of the following: 1) site and building assessments at a neighborhood level, 2) infrastructure assessments and public space improvements, 3) market analysis, 4) site reuse vision, 5) revitalization plans, 6) individuals available for assignment, 7) working with multiple stakeholders and the public and building consensus, 8) minority and women-owned businesses participation, and 9) Method and/or rates of compensation. Within thirty days of publication of this notice, firms/individuals should send Qualifications as outlined above to: Young Preservationists Association, 700 River Avenue, Suite 318, Pittsburgh, PA 15212.

PUBLIC NOTICE

OPENING OF WAITING LISTS

Effective Wednesday, May 29, 2024, at 8:00 a.m., the Housing Authority of the City of Pittsburgh (HACP) will open the waiting lists for the following Low Income Public Housing Sites:

• Allegheny Dwellings - (2-bedroom)

• Arlington Heights - (2-bedroom)

• Bedford Dwellings - (2 and 3-bedroom)

• Caliguiri High Rise - (1-bedroom)

• Carrick Regency - (1-bedroom)

• Finello High Rise - (1-bedroom)

• Frank Mazza Pavilion - (1-bedroom)

• Gualtieri Manor - (Studio/1-bedroom)

• Morse Gardens - (1-bedroom)

• Murray Towers - (Studio/1-bedroom)

• Northview Heights - (2-bedroom)

• PA Bidwell High Rise - (1-bedroom)

• Pressley Street High Rise(Studio/1-bedroom)

• Scattered Sites - (2-bedroom)

Pre-applications with the site selection chart for these waiting lists can be obtained beginning Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at 8:00 a.m. from the HACP web site (www.hacp.org), by emailing a request to Occupancy@hacp.org, by visiting the HACP One-Stop Shop, 412 Boulevard of the Allies, 1st Floor, Pittsburgh, PA 15219 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday or by calling 412-456-5030.

Completed pre-applications with a site selection chart can be submitted using one of the following methods:

*Email to: Occupancy@hacp.org

*Fax to: 412-456-5182

*Submit to: The HACP One-Stop Shop, 412 Boulevard of the Allies, 1st Floor, Pittsburgh, PA 15219 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday

*Mail to: HACP Occupancy Department, 412 Boulevard of the Allies, 5th Floor, Pittsburgh, PA 15219

*Utilize the document drop box located at: 412 Boulevard of the Allies, 1st Floor, Pittsburgh, PA 15219 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m., Monday through Friday

Position on the waiting list/s will be determined based upon bedroom size needed, preference, and Sequence Date/Time (the date and time of receipt of your pre-application by the HACP).

Persons with disabilities requiring accommodations can contact the HACP’s Disability Compliance Office at 412-456-5282

For information about obtaining a pre-application for the HACP Low Income Public Housing Program, please contact the Occupancy Department at 412-456-5030. This event is for the HACP Low Income Public Housing Program ONLY and is completely separate from the HACP Housing Choice Voucher and Project Based Voucher Programs.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

NOTICE IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF ALLEGHENY COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA

Notice is hereby given to the following persons, their heirs, successors or assigns, and to all persons whatsoever, that the City of Pittsburgh, by John Miller, Assistant City Solicitor, 328 City County Building has petitioned the Court of Orders quieting title to the following tax acquired real estate, pursuant to Act No. 171, approved December 11, 1984.

GD-24-003670

CITY OF PITTSBURGH Vs BENEFICIAL CONSUMER DISCOUNT COMPANY D/B/A BENEFICIAL MORTGAGE CO OF PENNSYLVANIA, WESTERN DISTRICT OF PENNSYLVANIA, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, COUNTY OF ALLEGHENY, CRIMINAL DIVISION, PITTSBURGH WATER & SEWER AUTHORITY, GEORGE R. LELLOCK, STARLET J. GAI; their heirs, successors, assigns and respondents. 18thth Ward, Pittsburgh. Concerning the Following Property: 955 Manton Way. Block & Lot 14-C-346. SUBJECT TO ALL ADDITIONAL EASEMENTS, ENCROACHMENTS, AGREEMENTS, ETC. OF RECORD. City File: Yellow-6

GD-24-003675

CITY OF PITTSBURGH Vs Willie and Burnetta Harris, Allegheny County Court Records-Criminal Division, and and the unknown, heirs, and assigns of Willie and Burnetta Harris; their heirs, successors, assigns and respondents. 13thth Ward, Pittsburgh. Concerning the Following Property: 8155 Conemaugh Street. Block & Lot 231-N-16. SUBJECT TO ALL ADDITIONAL EASEMENTS, ENCROACHMENTS, AGREEMENTS, ETC. OF RECORD. City File: Yellow-8

GD-24-003676

CITY OF PITTSBURGH Vs Charles D. Sunderman and the unknown heirs, successors, and assigns of Charles D. Sunderman; their heirs, successors, assigns and respondents. 10thth Ward, Pittsburgh. Concerning the Following Property: Cornwall Street. Block & Lot 50H-190. SUBJECT TO ALL ADDITIONAL EASEMENTS, ENCROACHMENTS, AGREEMENTS, ETC. OF RECORD. City File: Green-1

GD-24-003252

CITY OF PITTSBURGH Vs ESTATE OF JOSEPH ROLAND, HOWARD ROLAND, HARRY ROLAND, PWSA, ALCOSAN, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Inheritance Tax Division, Redevelopment Authority of Allegheny County; their heirs, successors, assigns and respondents. 27thth Ward, Pittsburgh. Concerning the Following Property: California Ave. Block & Lot 44M-106. SUBJECT TO ALL ADDITIONAL EASEMENTS, ENCROACHMENTS, AGREEMENTS, ETC. OF RECORD. City File: Green-4

GD-24-003681

CITY OF PITTSBURGH Vs Lee David Foster, Jr., PWSA, ALCOSAN, Arts IN ALL INC., and the unknown heirs, successors, and assigns of Lee David Foster, Jr.; their heirs, successors, assigns and respondents. 19thth Ward, Pittsburgh. Concerning the Following Property: Belonda Street. Block & Lot 4-J-124. SUBJECT TO ALL ADDITIONAL EASEMENTS, ENCROACHMENTS, AGREEMENTS, ETC. OF RECORD. City File: Green-5

GD-24-003680

CITY OF PITTSBURGH Vs Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department of Revenue, Estate of Joseph P. Skulicz, Allan H. Skulicz, and the unknown heirs, successors, and assigns of Allan H. Skulicz and the Estate of Joseph P. Skulicz.; their heirs, successors, assigns and respondents. 19thth Ward, Pittsburgh. Concerning the Following Property: 1524 Abstract Avenue. Block & Lot 61-C-18. SUBJECT TO ALL ADDITIONAL EASEMENTS, ENCROACHMENTS, AGREEMENTS, ETC. OF RECORD. City File: Green-6

GD-24-003678

CITY OF PITTSBURGH Vs Joseph Wicensky & Mary Wicensky, and the unknown heirs, successors, and assigns of Joseph Wicensky & Mary Wicensky; their heirs, successors, assigns and respondents. 26thth Ward, Pittsburgh. Concerning the Following Property: 2707 Leland Street. Block & Lot 77-N-239. SUBJECT TO ALL ADDITIONAL EASEMENTS, ENCROACHMENTS, AGREEMENTS, ETC. OF RECORD. City File: Green-8

GD-24-003668

CITY OF PITTSBURGH Vs Evelyn Susan Schmitt and Unknown heirs, successors, and assigns of Evelyn Susan Schmitt.; their heirs, successors, assigns and respondents. 26thth Ward, Pittsburgh. Concerning the Following Property: 243 Kennedy Avenue. Block & Lot 77-N-103. SUBJECT TO ALL ADDITIONAL EASEMENTS, ENCROACHMENTS, AGREEMENTS, ETC. OF RECORD. City File: Blue-1

GD-24-003667

CITY OF PITTSBURGH Vs

O’Neill Maintenance and Unknown heirs, successors, and assigns of O’Neil Maintenance; their heirs, successors, assigns and respondents. 26thth Ward, Pittsburgh.

Concerning the Following Property: 247 Kennedy Avenue. Block & Lot 77-N-104. SUBJECT TO ALL ADDITIONAL EASEMENTS, ENCROACHMENTS, AGREEMENTS, ETC. OF RECORD. City File: Red-6

WHEREUPON the Court granted a rule on the aforesaid persons, and all persons, whatsoever, to appear and show cause within thirty days from this notice why the title of the CITY OF PITTSBURGH to the aforesaid real estate should not be adjudicated and decreed valid and indefeasible as against all mortgages, ground-rents, rights, title, interest in or claims against the aforesaid real estate, and to further show cause why the sale of the said real estate should not be made free and clear of all the aforesaid claims whatsoever.

JOHN MILLER ASSISTANT CITY SOLICITOR CITY OF PITTSBURGH

LEGAL ADVERTISING Name Change

CHANGE OF NAME In the Court of Common Pleas of Allegheny County, Pennsylvania: No. GD-24-003775. In re petition of JERRY MICHAEL DARDASHTY for change of name to JERRY MICHAEL HARRIS To all persons interested: Notice is hereby given that an order of said Court authorized the filing of said petition and fixed the 5th day of June, 2024, 9:30 A.M., as the time and the Motions Room, City-County Building, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, as the place for a hearing, when and where all persons may show cause, if any they have, why said name should not be changed as prayed for. Barbara Griffin, Attorney for Petitioner, 436 Seventh Ave., Suite 400, Pittsburgh, PA 15219, 412-402-6622 LEGAL ADVERTISING Articles of Incorporation ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION NOTICE is hereby given that Articles of Incorporation

Joseph Kauer, Borough Manager

MEETING ANNOUNCEMENT COMMUNITY COLLEGE OF ALLEGHENY COUNTY A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the College will be held on: June 6, 2024 4:30 PM CCAC Allegheny CampusByers Hall 808 Ridge Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15212

NOTICE - TOWNSHIP OF KILBUCK

The Board of Supervisors of Kilbuck Township will hold a public hearing and public meeting to consider an amendment to the Township Zoning Ordinance permitting residential agriculture as an accessory use to dwellings in the R-1, R-2 and R-3 Zoning Districts, said hearing and meeting to be held on May 28, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. at the Kilbuck Township Municipal Building, 343 Eicher Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15237.

SUMMARY

The proposed Ordinance would allow the keeping of domestic fowl, miniature pot-bellied pigs, miniature sheep, and miniature goats as an accessory use to dwellings in the R-1, R-2, and R-3 Zoning Districts and establish other requirements pertaining to such use. A copy of the proposed ordinance may be examined in the office of the Township Secretary, without charge, during regular business hours.

TOWNSHIP OF KILBUCK Andrew Wright, Township Secretary

PORT

Electronic Bids will be received online at PRT’s Ebusiness website (http://ebusiness.portauthority.org).

Bid submittals will be due 11:00 AM on June 12, 2024 and will be read the same day, through your web browser via Microsoft Teams video conferencing, for the following:

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

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

A Pre-Bid Conference will be held for each of the above solicitations on May 30, 2024 through your web browser via Microsoft Teams video conferencing, Attendance at this meeting is not mandatory, but is strongly encouraged. Teams meeting information is available within the Bid Documents for each solicitation on rideprt.org and eBusiness.rideprt.org. Potential bidders may also email the contract specialist assigned to the solicitation. 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 the bidder’s 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.

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS

AUTHORITY PUBLIC NOTICE

The Allegheny County Sanitary Authority (ALCOSAN) is accepting Letters of Interest and Statements of Qualification from Professional Companies who wish to be considered for the following:

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

CM SERVICES FOR CIPP REHABILITATION OF THE UPPER SAW MILL RUN AND LOWER OHIO INTERCEPTORS

PROJECT S-491

Interested Parties shall submit an electronic copy (pdf format) emailed to: procurement@alcosan.org

Attn: Suzanne Thomas, Procurement Officer

All questions should also be submitted, in writing, to Suzanne Thomas. The Allegheny County Sanitary Authority (ALCOSAN) is soliciting Letters of Interest and Statements of Qualifications from Professional Engineering firms interested in providing Construction Management (CM) Services CIPP Rehabilitation of the Upper Saw Mill Run and Lower Ohio Interceptors.

ALCOSAN intends to award the services to one firm to perform all of the services. Electronic submittals must be received no later than 2:00 p.m. (EST) June 20, 2024. It is Consultant’s responsibility to ensure the documents have been received. Late submittals will not be considered. Additional information and instructions may be obtained by visiting: https://www.alcosan.org/workwith-us/planned-and-active-bids

ALCOSAN encourages businesses owned and operated by minorities, disadvantaged and women’s and Service-Disabled Veteran business enterprises to submit qualification statements or to participate as subcontractors or suppliers to the selected Consultant/Firm. The Party selected shall be required to utilize minority, disadvantaged, and women’s and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned business enterprises to the fullest extent possible. The goals of the ALCOSAN’s Minority and Women Business Policy are listed on the ALCOSAN website at www.alcosan.org.

Michael Lichte, PE Director, Regional Conveyance

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

The Allegheny County Department of Human Services recently issued a Request for Proposals for Mental Health (MH) Assessment, Outpatient Therapy, and Additional Service Referral and Support for Residents of the Housing Authority of the City of Pittsburgh. Due Date: 3 p.m. Eastern Time on Thursday, June 20, 2024. For more details and submission information, visit: https://solicitations.alleghenycounty. us/.

Erin Dalton Director

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS –

HOMELESS PROJECT BASED

VOUCHER PROGRAM (RFP)

CONTRACT NO. ACHA - 1712

The Allegheny County Housing Authority is seeking proposals from responsible property owners interested in providing expanded rental housing opportunities for low income Homeless residents of Allegheny County. Properties must be existing housing in Allegheny County, excluding the City of Pittsburgh and the City of McKeesport. The minimum contract term will be 15 years with a maximum contract term of 20 years at the ACHA’s option. The ACHA will begin to accept proposals on a one-time basis beginning Friday, May 24, 2024 with a closing date of Friday May 31, 2023. Any proposal received after the expiration of this application period will not be considered. Once received, each proposal will be rated for the program compliance with the goals of providing housing to Homeless Individuals. Once reviewed the successful proposer will be notified in writing of award as well as required public notification.

Detailed Applications and selective information will be provided by request to the:

Ms. Kimberly Longwell

Director, Housing Choice Voucher Program Allegheny County Housing Authority 301 Chartiers Avenue McKees Rocks, PA 15136 412-402-2410 412-355-2175 Fax klongwell@achsng.com Frank Aggazio Executive Director Allegheny County Housing Authority

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

The Allegheny County Department of Human Services recently issued a Request for Proposals for a Tenancy Sustaining Support Services Program. Due Date: 3 p.m. Eastern Time on Thursday, June 27, 2024. For more details and submission information, visit: https://solicitations.alleghenycounty. us/.

Erin Dalton Director

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS - PROJECT BASED VOUCHER PROGRAM (RFP) CONTRACT NO. ACHA - 1713

The Allegheny County Housing Authority is seeking proposals from responsible property owners interested in providing expanded rental housing opportunities for low income residents of Allegheny County. Properties must be existing housing in Allegheny County, excluding the City of Pittsburgh and the City of McKeesport, in areas with a poverty rate of less than 10% or in a census tract area with a poverty rate between 10% and 15%. The minimum contract term will be 15 years with a maximum contract term of 20 years at the ACHA’s option.

The ACHA will begin to accept proposals on a one-time basis beginning Friday, May 24, 2024 with a closing date of Friday May 31, 2023. Any proposal received after the expiration of this application period will not be considered. Once received, each proposal will be rated for the program compliance with the goals of deconcentrating poverty, expanding housing and economic opportunities. Once reviewed the successful proposer will be notified in writing of award as well as required public notification.

Detailed Applications and selective information will be provided by request to the:

Ms. Kimberly Longwell

Director, Housing Choice Voucher Program Allegheny County Housing Authority 301 Chartiers Avenue McKees Rocks, PA 15136 412-402-2410 412-355-2175 Fax klongwell@achsng.com

Frank Aggazio

Executive Director Allegheny County Housing Authority

ADVERTISEMENT

Bids are hereby solicited for the Community College of Allegheny County, 800 Allegheny Avenue, Pittsburgh PA 15233 on the following:

Bid 1126 – Infoblox Maintenance Renewal

Bid 1127 – Graylog Maintenance Renewal

Due date for Bids 1126 and 1127: 2:00 P.M. Prevailing Time on Thursday, May 30, 2024

RFP 3150 – Student Residence Feasibility Study

A Mandatory pre-proposal meeting will be held on Tuesday, May 28, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. The assembly point will be the CCAC Office of College Services, 800 Allegheny Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15233.

Due date for RFP 3150: 2:00 P.M. Prevailing Time on Wednesday, June 5, 2024

Any bid or proposals received after this deadline will be considered as a “late bid” and will be returned unopened to the offerer.

Proposals may require Bid Bonds, Performance Bonds, Payment Bonds, and Surety as dictated by the specifications. No bidder may withdraw his bid or proposal for a period of ninety (90) days after the scheduled closing time for receipt of bids.

The Board of Trustees reserves the right to reject any and all bids. The Community College of Allegheny County is an Affirmative Action/ Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and encourages bids from Minority/Disadvantaged owned businesses. For more information, contact Michael Cvetic at mcvetic@ccac.edu.

THE BOARD OF PUBLIC EDUCATION OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PITTSBURGH

Sealed bids will be received in the Bellefield Avenue Lobby, Administration Building, 341 South Bellefield Avenue until 11:00 A.M. prevailing time June 5, 2024 and will be opened at the same hour in the administration building cafeteria: DIESEL FUEL & GASOLINE

General Information regarding bids may be obtained at the Purchasing Office, 341 South Bellefield Avenue, RM 349 Pittsburgh, PA 15213. The bid documents are available on the School District’s Purchasing web site at: www.pghschools.org

Click on Our Community; Bid Opportunities; Purchasing - under Quick Links. The Board of Public Education reserves the right to reject any and all bids, or select a single item from any bid. We are an equal rights and opportunity school district

HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE COUNTY OF BEAVER BEAVER, PENNSYLVANIA

INVITATION TO BID

The HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE COUNTY OF BEAVER will receive sealed bids, in duplicate, until 9:30 AM. (local time) on Thursday, June 27, 2024 at the office of the Housing Authority of the County of Beaver, James F. Tress Administration Building, 300 State Street (Vanport), Beaver, Pennsylvania at which time and place all bids will be publicly opened and read aloud at 10:00 AM for the Renovations to Administration Building, Housing Authority of the County of Beaver, 300 State Ave, Beaver, PA 15009. A fifteen percent (15%) bid bond is required for this project.

It is the intent of the Housing Authority to enter into separate contracts as follows:

Contract No. 1 General Construction

Contract No. 2 Electrical Construction

Contract No. 3 Plumbing & Mechanical Construction

Proposed forms of contract documents, including Plans and Specifications are being distributed, with twenty-four-hour notice of pick-up, by Ditto (www.dittoplanroom.com), 1020 Ridge Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15233, phone (412) 231-7700. All bidders are REQUIRED to buy the full set of plans and specifications. Contact Ditto for cost of plans and specifications. No Documents will be distributed until payment in full plus tax and shipping (non-refundable) payable to and received by Ditto. Free examination of said documents is available at the office of Canzian/Johnston & Associates LLC and Pennsylvania Builders Exchange. Plans and specifications will be available on Thursday, May 23, 2024

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY and Section 3 Compliance are required.

A MANDATORY Pre-Bid Conference will be held at 10:00 AM on Thursday, June 13, 2024 at The Housing Authority of the County of Beaver, James F. Tress Administration Building, 300 State Street, Beaver (Vanport), PA 15009.

DOCUMENT

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 June 12, 2024, 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

A pre-bid conference will be held at 9:00 a.m., on May 23, 2024 at the Allegheny County Airport, 12 Allegheny County Airport, West Mifflin, PA 15122. A site visit will follow the pre-bid conference. 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 412-472-3645.

ALLEGHENY COUNTY AIRPORT AUTHORITY

OFFICIAL ADVERTISEMENT THE BOARD OF PUBLIC EDUCATION of the SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PITTSBURGH

Sealed proposals shall be deposited at the Administration Building, Bellefield Entrance Lobby, 341 South Bellefield Avenue, Pittsburgh, Pa., 15213, on May 28, 2024, until 2:00 P.M., local prevailing time for: Pgh. Obama 6-12 (Jr./Sr. High School) Bleacher Demolition and UST Removal General Primes

Project Manual and Drawings will be available for purchase on April 29, 2024, at Modern Reproductions (412-488-7700), 127 McKean Street, Pittsburgh, Pa., 15219 between 9:00 A.M. and 4:00 P.M. The cost of the Project Manual Documents is non-refundable. Project details and dates are described in each project manual.

HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF PITTSBURGH INVITATION FOR BIDS (IFB) FOR DIRECT OPPORTUNITIES CENTER (DOC) REHABILITATION

IFB #600-08-23 REBID

The Housing Authority of the City of Pittsburgh (HACP) hereby requests bids from qualified Firms or Individuals capable of providing the following service(s): Direct Opportunities Center (DOC) Rehabilitation

IFB#600-08-23 REBID

The documents will be available no later than May 20, 2024 and signed, sealed bids will be accepted until 10:00 A.M. on June 4, 2024

The Housing Authority of the City of Pittsburgh will only be accepting physical bids dropped off in person from 8:00 AM until the closing time of 10:00 AM on June 4, 2024 in the lobby of 412 Boulevard of the Allies, Pittsburgh, PA 15219. Bids may be 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, 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. Kim Detrick Housing Authority of the City of Pittsburgh Procurement Department 412 Boulevard of the Allies 6th Floor Pittsburgh, PA 15219 412-643-2832

A pre-bid meeting will be held in person on May 29, 2024 at 11:00 A.M. Please see meeting information below: Pre-Bid Meeting Address: 1205 Liverpool Street Pittsburgh, PA 15233

The Housing Authority of the City of Pittsburgh strongly encourages certified minority business enterprises and women business enterprises to respond to this solicitation. HACP has revised their website. As part of those revisions, vendors must now register and log-in, to view and download IFB/RFPs documentation.

Caster D. Binion, Executive Director Housing Authority of the City of Pittsburgh

HACP conducts business in accordance with all federal, state, and local civil rights laws, including but not limited to Title VII, the Fair Housing Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act, The PA Human Relations Act, etc. and does not discriminate against any individuals protected by these statutes.

JOB OPPORTUNITIES

Help Wanted

Ivalua seeks Sr. Customer Application Engineers in Wexford, PA to manage customer relationship by gathering and analyzing business requirements. Apply @ www.jobpostingtoday.com Ref# 27602

American Eagle Outfitters, Inc.’s Pittsburgh, PA, office seeks a DevOps Engineer to work closely with Development, QE, and Performance Engineering teams to bring new code to production and requires someone with a strong DevOps/SysOps mindset. This is a hybrid office-based/work-from-home position within the United States. The employee can work remotely from within the United States but must be able to work in the Pittsburgh office when required with a minimum of one (1) day per week. Apply at: https://aeo.jobs , include cover letter, resumé and salary requirements

Schell Games, LLC seeks 3D Environment Artist in Pittsburgh, PA. Work collaboratively with Designers, Producers, and Engineers to produce environment art assets for games. Telecommuting permitted at least 2 days/week. Apply: https://www.jobpostingtoday. com/ Ref #84376

LEGAL ADMINISTRATOR

(PITTSBURGH, PA)

Kamaluddin Law seeks Legal Administrator (Pittsburgh, PA) to provide administrative legal support to Kamaluddin Law Firm. Reqs: BA degree in Business Administrator, Legal Studies or related or its equivalent. 20% local travel in Allegheny County req’d. 5% domestic travel to DeKalb County, GA req’d. Must be willing to work outside of standard business hours. Must be able to read, write, & speak Arabic w/ professional fluency. Send resume identifying position to nahla@kamaluddinlaw.com referencing the job title.

POLICE PATROLMAN

The Borough of Braddock is now accepting applications for part time officers in the Braddock Police Department. High School graduate or equivalent. Must be PA act 120 certified. Starting wage is $18.00per hour. Applications are available at the Braddock Borough Building 415 Sixth Street Braddock PA 15104. Please call 412 271 1018 or email manager@braddockborough.com for information.

CHIEF OF POLICE.

The Borough of Braddock is now accepting applications for Chief of Police.

Must have a minimum of 5 years police experience. This is a full time position with benefits and uniform allowance. Starting salary is $45,000

Applications are available at the Braddock Borough Building 415 Sixth Street Braddock PA 15104. Please call 412 271 1018 or email manager@braddockborough.com for information.

PULMONOLOGY AND CRITICAL CARE MEDICINE PHYSICIAN–

UPMC Community Medicine, Inc. seeks a Pulmonology and Critical Care Medicine Physician to work in Allegheny and Butler county to diagnose, treat, and help prevent diseases and injuries to the respiratory tract, including lung disease and breathing problems. Must have a Medical degree, or equivalent; Completion of residency training in Internal Medicine and completion of fellowship training in Pulmonary/Critical Care Medicine; Board Certification or Board Eligibility in Pulmonary/Critical Care Medicine; Must be eligible for a PA medical license. Apply by following these steps; visit http://careers. upmc.com and enter 2400015R in the “Search Keyword/Job ID” field and click Go. EOE.

PLANNING INTERN ($16 PER HOUR)

Pittsburgh Regional Transit is seeking a Planning Intern to support Port Authority of Allegheny County d/b/a Pittsburgh Regional Transit (PRT) transit-oriented development, multimodal and station area planning, community engagement, best practice research, and other types of projects to advance Port Authority’s Transit-Oriented Communities work plan.

Essential Functions:

• Assists with various activities, including project development, research, analysis, and implementation.

• Assists with ongoing progress of transit-oriented development, station area plans, grant applications, and other place-based planning efforts.

• Assists with analysis and GIS work for transit-oriented development, multimodal planning, or other projects as needed.

• Assists with the review and preparation of public materials.

Job requirements include:

• A college degree or be enrolled in a college degree program in planning, urban design, architecture, information sciences, engineering, or a related field of study. A master’s candidate is preferred.

• Ability to use GIS software, Microsoft software, and the internet.

• Ability to conduct thorough and organized research.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to complete assigned tasks with minimal supervision.

Preferred attributes:

• Experience in transportation planning, urban planning, community engagement, engineering, or real estate.

• Ability to use Adobe Creative Cloud software.

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

Glenn Huetter Employment Department 345 Sixth Avenue, 3rd Floor Pittsburgh, PA 15222-2527 GHuetter@RidePRT.org EOE