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by Rob Taylor Jr. Courier Staff Writer
The NAACP Pittsburgh Branch has a new president. And it's a familiar face.
The New Pittsburgh Courier has learned exclusively that Jackie Hill, born and raised in Homewood, where she still resides today, was elected NAACP Pittsburgh Branch president in a landslide, Wednesday, July 9. Out of 45 votes cast, Hill won 38, or 84 percent of the votes, over William Anderson.
Terri Minor Spencer was elected first vice president, and Brenda Tate was elected second vice president. Those were the only three elections on July 9. Hill has a long history with the Pittsburgh NAACP. She was on the board of directors for 10 years in the '90s under former leader, the late Harvey Adams. Hill said
she was recruited to the board by the late, iconic Alma Speed Fox.
"I have benefited both professionally and personally from the efforts of the NAACP," Hill told the Courier, July 11. "I think any progress that has been made in this city on a larger scale was due to the work of the NAACP. I lived in Philadelphia for about 12 years and when I came back and realized that the organization was not what it used to be and I knew what it could be, then I decided to get more involved."
Hill said she had conversations with the past Pittsburgh Branch president, Daylon Davis, about becoming president, even while Davis was in the president's chair. "I don't throw a rock and hide my hand," Hill told the Courier.
The NAACP Pittsburgh Branch has been in a daze lately. On March 14, Davis turned in his resignation
as president, after two years and three months in the position. The organization is down to about 100 members that can be accounted for. It doesn't have the standing in the community that it had, say, in the Adams days, when he was president from 1976 to 1992. It's had some glory days under Tim Stevens and in some instances, the late Constance Parker, but as it stands now, Stevens' political advocacy group, the Black Political Empowerment Project, has a stronger impact in Pittsburgh than the NAACP. "I decided to get involved to see if we could bring back the branch to its glory," Hill said.
Hill said she has experience in the private sector, government and the non-profit arenas. She said it will help her to maneuver those systems,
Three Rivers Youth turns
by Renee P. Aldrich
For New Pittsburgh Courier
Three Rivers Youth (TRY) turned 145 years old this year, 2025, and it continues to perform its mission after all these years. At its origin in 1880, TRY was called "Pittsburgh’s Home for Colored Children," the foundation for which was laid when a very young Nellie Grant (hence the name Nellie Leadership Awards Gala) was found wandering alone on the streets of Allegheny City (now the North Side) by Reverend J.M. Fulton, then Pastor of Fourth United Presbyterian Church. At that time there were no facilities to accommodate Black orphans. Fulton located little Nellie at the home of civic leader Julia Blair. He would go on to collaborate with others and soon the Home for Colored Children was established on the North Side. In 1970, the home merged with the
Girls Service Club, which was originally created to service needy White teens. This merger ultimately led to the formation of Three Rivers Youth, dedicated to serving youth and families regardless of race. The mission of Three Rivers Youth was recently recrafted to read: "To accelerate the recovery of children, adults and families from abuse, substance use and mental health disorders and its vision; To be a leader in innovative model programs, providing excellent, comprehensive service for at-risk youth and their families are carried out by the execution of four program areas: Family Services— Family partnership, and Foster Care; Health Services—Community Health Advocacy and Access; Behavioral Health; Job Services—Employment Assistance, and Drug & Alcohol Services." Drug and Alcohol
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A ‘New Direction’: Dr. John Warren elected Board Chair of NNPA
by Tanu Henry California Black Media
Dr. John Warren of the San Diego Voice & Viewpoint made his mark at the 2025 National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) annual convention in Savannah, Georgia when he became the third person from the West Coast to lead the 85-yearold organization, whose members are mostly from the East Coast, South and Midwest.
Warren says he has been preparing for the job for more than 20 years.
NNPA members elected Warren at the conference held from June 26 to June 28. In his new leadership role, Warren plans to bring a “new direction” to the Washington, D.C.-based organization that represents more than 230 African American-owned newspapers and media companies across the United States.
“Now, I won’t telegraph all my plans,” Warren joked when California Black Media (CBM) asked him to share his vision for the organization founded in 1940 as the National Negro Publishers Association.
“I will say this: I will push to reinvigorate the NNPA, starting with each region,” said Warren, who is also an attorney, ordained minister, U.S. Army veteran and college profes-
DR. JOHN WARREN, NEWLY-ELECTED BOARD CHAIR FOR THE NATIONAL NEWSPAPER PUBLISHERS ASSOCIATION AND PUBLISHER OF THE SAN DIEGO VOICE & VIEWPOINT (LEFT), WITH FORMER BOARD CHAIRS KAREN CARTER RICHARDS (HOUSTON FORWARD TIMES) AND BOBBY HENRY SR. (WESTSIDE GAZETTE) FOLLOWING THE OFFICIAL SWEARING IN CEREMONY.
sor. He has also served as a Washington, D.C. Board of Education member and U.S. congressional aide. “I will bring people back — people who have pulled away over the years,” Warren continued. “There is a whole new board of directors elected with me. We will organize major training sessions before we begin our work, taking a close look at the organization’s priorities and operations, everything — budget, finance, programs, etc.” Warren said there is a perception that the NNPA has been “a closed and selective network” serving the needs of only some
members. He promises to change that, taking steps to “open the organization to all members.”
For Warren, focusing on helping to steer NNPA members as they continue to transition from print to digital is paramount. Although, he reminds them, “print is not dead.”
“We have to figure out ways to bring more resources and dollars to our sector — by innovation, with public policy. How can we help ourselves to be more sustainable as we continue to do the important work that we do?”
Target looks for love in all the wrong places
by Stacy M. Brown
Black Press USA Senior National Correspondent
Target continues to look for love in all the wrong places. As the retailer grapples with falling sales, declining foot traffic, and an escalating boycott, it has poured resources into celebrity deals and high-profile partnerships without directly addressing the harm Black communities say it caused.
Target has also conspicuously failed to engage Black-owned media outlets, bypassing the very platforms that have long served as trusted voices within the communities most affected by its decisions.
Boycotts and other actions began against the chain after Target quietly pulled back from its $2.1 billion diversity, equity, and inclusion pledge—announced after the murder of George Floyd—to expand Blackowned brands, diversify leadership, and improve the shopping experience for Black customers. Instead, organizers and clergy say the company has attempted to buy goodwill through marketing campaigns and donations, while avoiding meaningful accountability. In Minneapolis, civil rights attorney Nekima
Levy Armstrong joined Monique Cullars-Doty and Jaylani Hussein to launch the boycott on February 1 with a press conference at Target’s global headquarters. In an open last month to the National Baptist Convention (NBC), the activists accused Target of abandoning Black communities under political pressure from the Trump administration, while simultaneously funding prosecutorial strategies that disproportionately targeted Black youth. The NBC agreed to a three-year and $300,000 deal with Target in June.
“This is about corporate complicity in mass incarceration and the systemic targeting of Black youth,” the letter stated. “Target’s complicity in mass incarceration is not just bad PR—it is a civil and human rights crisis. Black children were caged. Black families were torn apart. Black communities were devastated.”
This week, Levy Armstrong shared with Black Press USA that Target’s approach feels painfully familiar.
“Target has not only lost the trust of the Black community. They’ve also alienated a wide swath of progressive consumers—many of them women—who feel betrayed, disgusted, and done,” she stated. “We are still not shopping at Target. Until there is full transparency, accountability, and reparative action, this boycott remains ongoing and indefinite.”
Instead of addressing those demands, Target has turned to new celebrity collaborations. The company’s latest move was teaming up with streamer Kai Cenat and the AMP content collective to launch an exclusive personal care brand called TONE. The rollout, which included a livestream sleepover inside a Target store, drew swift backlash.
Journalist Jemele Hill compared the strategy to the NFL’s partnership with Jay-Z during the Colin Kaepernick controversy, describing it as an attempt to distract consumers rather than confront the underlying issues.
“Target is spineless. They don’t want to anger Donald Trump, so they won’t publicly apologize or rectify what they’ve done,” Hill wrote. “Instead, they’re going to keep throwing checks at certain members of the Black community, hoping we will lose our will to fight.”
Pastor Jamal Bryant, who leads the ongoing “Target
This Week In Black History A Courier Staple
• JULY 16
1862—Crusading journalist and anti-lynching activist Ida B. Wells-Barnett is born in Holly Springs, Miss. Wells-Barnett was a true militant activist. Her editorials so angered Whites in the Memphis, Tenn., area that a mob burned down the building which housed her newspaper. She was also one of the original founders of the NAACP and in 1884 she committed a “Rosa Parks” type act when she refused an order to give up her seat on a train to a White man. It took the conductor and two other men to remove her from the seat and throw her off the train.
1882—Violette A. Johnson is born. She would become the first Black female attorney allowed to practice before the United States Supreme Court.
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JULY 17
1794—Former slave and minister Richard Allen officially dedicated the Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Philadelphia, Pa. The church was the first all-Black denomination not affiliated with a larger White congregation. The incident leading to the dedication took place in 1787 when Allen, Absalom Jones and several other Blacks were thrown out of Philadelphia’s St. George’s Methodist Episcopal Church when they attempted to pray along-side Whites. The AME Church would go on to become one of the largest Black religious denominations in America.
1862—As the Southern, pro-slavery rebels prove more difficult in battle than expected, Congress passes a law giving President Abraham Lincoln the authority to begin recruiting free Blacks and recently freed slaves into military service during the Civil War.
• JULY 19
1848—Anti-slavery activist and the foremost Black leader of his day Frederick Douglass gives a stirring speech at the First Women’s Rights Convention, which took place in Seneca Falls, N.Y. Douglas helped sway the 260 women and 40 men present to back a women’s right to vote resolution being pushed by Elizabeth Cady Stanton. Initially, many of the delegates opposed the resolution fearing it was too radical an idea for the times but changed their minds after hearing Douglass’ presentation. Women would not finally get the right to vote until 1920.
1941—The first U.S. Army Flying Academy for Black cadets is officially dedicated at Tuskegee, Ala. Between 1940 and 1946, 992 pilots were trained. More than 400 would see action in World War II even though many Whites initially felt Blacks were not intelligent enough to fly airplanes. The Tuskegee Airmen, as they became known, would fly with great distinction during the war. They were credited with downing 109 German planes and destroying numerous enemy fuel dumps, trucks and planes. Approximately 150 of them lost their lives during training or combat. Finally, in March 2007,more than 300 surviving members and their wives were honored and the airmen received the Congressional Gold Medal.
Fast,” also criticized the company for focusing on influencer deals and festival sponsorships instead of direct engagement with the communities it promised to support.
“If @target would spend as much energy and resources meeting the demands of the target fast @ targetfast40 as they are on influencers, paying preachers, and going to @essencefest, we would be further along,” Bryant posted. “Doing what’s right for our people is always made to feel like an inconvenience. Stand on business and don’t go back in until they handle us right!”
Even this year’s Essence Festival reflected the growing discontent. While Target hosted a major activation in the convention center, videos on social media showed much smaller crowds than in past years. Activists, including Bryant, Tamika D. Mallory, and Nina Turner, urged attendees to enjoy the festival but steer clear of Target installations.
The National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA), representing over 200 Black-owned newspapers and media companies, has attempted to engage with Target, but so far, nothing has materialized.
Founded before the end of slavery in America, the Black Press will celebrate its bicentennial in 2027.
In Houston, Rev. Marcus D. Cosby of Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church stated that history shows that economic pressure is often the most effective way to bring about change.
“Our history indicates that when we take our Black dollars away from the people who are oppressing us, we find progress and productivity,” Cosby told his congregation. “If you don’t want to take care of our people, we know how to take care of ourselves. Let the church say Amen.”
In Chicago, Rev. Jesse Jackson joined clergy outside a Target store to issue a warning that the movement will not fade away.
“We will remain steadfast. Target, we will not break,” Jackson said. “We will get used to not spending our dollars with you. We will fast as long as the day is and as dark as a night is, and we ask that you appeal to your better sense and talk to us because we’re not boycotting or protesting or fasting against people. We’re protesting and standing up for rights against your policies.”
1911—Frank M. Snowden is born in York County, Va. The Harvard educated Snowden would become a prominent professor at Washington, D.C.’s, Howard University and a leading authority on Blacks in ancient history. His major works include “Blacks in Antiquity: Ethiopians in the Greco-Roman Experience” and “Before Color Prejudice: The Ancient View of Blacks.” Snowden documented that “Ethiopians pioneered religion” and played a major role in the development of the greatness of ancient Egypt. Snowden also showed that Blacks influenced the development of both ancient Greek and Roman societies working in capacities ranging from musicians to scholars. Snowden died in February 2007 at the age of 95.
1942—Heavyweight boxing champion Muhammad Ali is born Cassius Marcellus Clay in Louisville, Ky. Ali would join the Nation of Islam and become a major opponent of the U.S. war in Vietnam. He would later split with Malcolm X when Malcolm broke away from the Nation of Islam.
1944—The so-called Port of Chicago Mutiny takes place. In the middle of America’s involvement in World War II, an ammunitions depot at Port Chicago, Calif., explodes killing 320 men—most of them Black. It was the worse stateside disaster in U.S. military history. However, when 258 surviving Black soldiers refused to return to work until they received certain safety guarantees, their refusal was labeled a mutiny by military authorities. Fifty of the soldiers were convicted of mutiny and jailed. However, after the war, President Harry S. Truman commuted their sentences.
• JULY 18
1753—This is believed to be the day Lemuel Haynes escaped from slavery in Massachusetts. The product of a Black father and a mother who was normally described in history texts as “a White woman of respectable ancestry,” Haynes would become a renowned figure in early American history. He fought with distinction in American Revolutionary War for independence from Britain and would become the first Black person ordained as a minister by a mainstream Protestant church. He was also the first Black in American history to become head minister at a predominantly White church.
1863—Sergeant William H. Carney was the first Black person to receive the Congressional Medal of Honor for bravery in battle. The bravery which led to the medal occurred on this day in 1863 at the battle of Battery Wagner.
1918—Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela is born in Transkei, South Africa. Mandela would spend 27 years in prison for his struggles against the system of racial oppression in South Africa known as apartheid. When he was finally released in 1990, it was a day of massive celebration for Blacks and progressive Whites throughout South Africa and much of the world. He won hundreds of awards for his anti-apartheid efforts including the Nobel Peace Prize in 1993. With the downfall of apartheid in the early 1990s, Mandela would become the first Black president of the country in 1994. He was widely praised for not launching a campaign of revenge against his White former oppressors.
1952—Joe Louis Reliford broke the color barrier in Georgia State Baseball in Statesboro, Ga. He pinch hit, threw out a runner from left field and robbed the Statesboro Pilots best hitter, Jim Shuster of a home run—all in one inning and at the age of 12. His historical catch is on display in Cooperstown, N.Y., where he is the only batboy among Major League Baseball Hall of Fame Inductees. Reliford is the author of “From Batboy to the Hall of Fame.”
• JULY 20
1967—The first Black Power Conference takes place in Newark, N.J. More than 1,000 delegates representing 126 organizations attended. The conference represented a break with the integration-with-Whites thrust of the Civil Rights Movement of the 1960s. Instead, delegates called for greater focus on Black political empowerment, economic development, community control and the building of Black institutions.
• JULY 21
1864—Amazingly, what is now considered the first Black daily newspaper begins publishing on this day during slavery. The New Orleans Tribune was founded by wealthy Black Doctor Louis C. Roudanez and edited by a Belgium Jean-Charles Heuzean. The Tribune, however, actually followed the Daily Creole which began publication in 1856. But it was so pressured by Whites that it adopted pro-slavery positions. The Tribune, meanwhile, would begin as a tri-weekly and become a full-fledged daily in October.
1896—The National Association of Colored Women is founded in Washington, D.C., and Mary Church Terrell is elected president. The association would establish nurseries, help orphans, and battle for a woman’s right to vote. Terrell became an activist and power broker in the nation’s capital fighting for desegregation of restaurants and helping build schools. She was born in 1863 and died in 1954.
2001—Blues legend John Lee Hooker dies. He was 83.
• JULY 22
1861—President Abraham Lincoln submits the first draft of the Emancipation Proclamation to his cabinet. The order freeing slaves, however, was not actually issued until Jan. 1, 1863. And even then, it benefited very few slaves. The Emancipation Proclamation freed slaves in the rebellious Southern states. But the federal government at the time did not have control of the South so no slaves actually went free. In the socalled Border States where the federal government did have authority, the Proclamation did not apply. About the only slaves who benefited were those who had already escaped and fled to the Union side during the Civil War.
1939—Jane Matilda Bolin becomes the first Black female judge in America. New York City Mayor Fiorella LaGuadia appointed her a judge in the court of domestic relations.
1963—Floyd Patterson loses his heavyweight boxing title to Sonny Liston and Liston would later lose it to a young fighter by the name of Cassius Clay—later Muhammad Ali.
2001—Actor Whitman Mayo dies in Atlanta, Ga., of a heart attack. He was 71. Mayo is best known for his role as “Grady” in the popular 1970s television series “Sanford and Son.”
TALI's Executive Leadership Academy celebrates its seventh graduating cohort
On June 27, The Advanced Leadership Institute (TALI) and Carnegie Mellon University Tepper School of Business (CMU) celebrated the seventh graduating cohort of the Executive Leadership Academy (ELA), the New Pittsburgh Courier has learned. ELA, a sixmonth program designed to address the challenges Black leaders and their allies face, provides senior-level managers and executives with a worldclass executive education that focuses on academic instruction, executive coaching, mentorship, and peer networking. The 21 leaders who participated in the program received advanced tools, perspectives, and skills to help them deliver value and positively impact their organizations and communities.
“Congratulations to this year’s Executive Leadership Academy graduates! The 21 talented cohort members not only represent the wealth of impressive executives we have in our region, but the growth of the distinguished TALI Alumni Network, which now consists of over 300 high-performing leaders. We look forward to watching these men and women flourish both personally and professionally,” said Evan Frazier, President and CEO, The Advanced Leadership Institute, in a statement to the Courier.
“We are proud to continue partnering with TALI to deliver innovative course content and insights that help leaders thrive," added Isabelle Bajeux-Besnainou, dean and Richard P. Simmons Professor of Finance, Carnegie Mellon University Tepper School of Business.
"The individuals who participated in the 2025 Executive Leadership Academy Cohort have gained the tools and perspectives they need to succeed in all their professional endeavors and contribute to the
community at the highest levels.”
Various members of the TALI and CMU families joined the graduates at the ceremony at Carnegie Mellon University.
TALI Alumna Dina Clark, Ed.D., Senior Vice President, Inclusion & Engagement, Skanska USA Building Inc., delivered the keynote address. Congratulations to the 2025 Executive Leadership Academy Graduates: Mike Belgrove, Chief Human Resources Officer, Life’sWork of Western PA; Kwame Burroughs, Senior Director, Medicare Business and Development Group, UPMC Health Plan; Kiel Chapman, Pro-
duction Manager, PPG; Lauren DeDomenic, Deputy Chief of Staff, Policy and Partnerships, Office of Allegheny County Executive Sara Innamorato; Sherlyn Harrison, Chief Program Officer, Pittsburgh Scholar House; Kashif Henderson, Executive Director, Neighborhood Learning Alliance; Tinisha Hunt, Chief Executive Officer, Macedonia FACE; Ja-Neen Jones, Chief Executive Officer, TRAC Services for Families; Denise McGill-Delaney, Chief Operating Officer, Gwen’s Girls; Tere McKinney-Bundy, Associate General Counsel, Labor and Employment, Form Energy; Jacques Moye,
Attorney at Law , Clark Hill; TaJane Nolen, Director, Product Management, American Eagle Outfitters; Sierra Parm, Operations Director, A. Philip Randolph Institute; Kendra Ross, Head of Social Impact, Duolingo; Gizelle Sherwood, Director of Undergraduate Studies and Laboratories, Teaching Professor in Chemistry, Carnegie Mellon University; Jada Shirriel, Chief Executive Officer, Healthy Start, Inc.; Juel Smith, Associate Dean of Science and Executive Director of Homewood-Brushton Center, CCAC; Sylvia Smith, Director, Contract Management & Operations, Highmark; Tony
Thompson, Counsel, Dollar Bank, FSB; Yalanda Wells, Commercial Banker, Bank of America; Latasha Wilson-Batch, Executive Director, Best of the Batch Foundation. In 2026, the Executive Leadership Academy will be combined with the National Executive Leadership Academy (NELA). NELA is now open for new applications for the 2026 cohort. Senior-level managers and executives who are located regionally and nationally and have at least 10 years of professional work experience in the corporate, nonprofit, government, or entrepreneurial sectors with business functions in any U.S.
market are encouraged to apply before October 15. The program, which leverages course content delivered by CMU, educates, develops, connects, and positions professionals for executive advancement. TALI equips high-performing leaders with the strategies, insights, and networks needed to thrive. The programs are open to people of all ethnic and racial backgrounds.
Music and soul intersect in 'Sistas'
Playing at the Kelly Strayhorn Theater, July 17-27
by Genea L. Webb
For New Pittsburgh Courier
New Horizon Theater’s current season rolls on with the heartfelt musical, “Sistas.”
Penned by University of Pittsburgh alumni-turned Columbia University professor Dorothy Marcic, “Sistas” tells the story of five Black women who come together to prepare for the burial of the family matriarch. The production, which will be held at East Liberty’s Kelly Strayhorn Theater, tackles the history of African American women from the Jim Crow era and beyond—the struggles, joys and triumphs of being a Black woman in America, and the bonds of family— all wrapped in the tapestry of great music.
“Songs are connective tissue for all of us as human beings,” explained director Eileen J. Morris. “When you put on a song, it takes you back to a memory. The music is lively, upbeat and spirited. These women are singing songs that connect to the things they find in the attic. There are three generations in the attic—really four, although the matriarch is not living, her spirit is there. The audiences who come see the play will enjoy hearing the music.
‘Sistas’ is an awakening because everyone is learning from the matriarch and each other. The play shows the past while influencing the future.” “Sistas” stars Karla
Payne, Katy Cotton, Angelique A. Struthers, Tasha Michelle, Melessie Clarke and Jennifer Malarky. Dewayne Fulton serves as musical director while Mils “MJ” James served up the choreography for the production, which runs from July 1727.
“We’ve had success with musicals in the past and we will have songs and singers that we believe will go over big with our audiences,” explained New Horizon Theater Inc., Chairperson Joyce Meggerson-Moore. “These are talented women and we are glad to have them back doing a show for New Horizon. They have to dance, sing and act. I believe that’s what drew us to this play, plus it has
a good storyline, good acting and good directing. New Horizon Theater is known for having all-female casts and female directors. We’ve been doing that for years.”
Meggerson-Moore said that people will recognize the music. They will be taken down memory lane and then clobbered with today’s hits.
“‘Sistas’ is going to be great for Pittsburgh. You get to see this beautiful show about legacy, Black women, love and how the past connects the future,” said James, who grew up in the Steel City but has resided in the Big Apple for two decades. “People will leave the theater dancing. It’s a feel-good show. The movements will have people moving in the
aisles. It’s going to be a good time. People, bring your fans. Pittsburgh audiences are going to eat this up! This is a Pittsburgh cast. A lot of them are from Pittsburgh but now live in New York so that raises the bar a bit. This is a nice blend of women.”
Tickets for “Sistas” start at $40 for general admission. Group, student and senior rates are also available. Tickets can be purchased at: newhorizontheater@yahoo.com; by calling 412-431-0773; or visiting Dorsey’s Digital Imaging on Frankstown Avenue.
THE 2025 EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP ACADEMY COHORT-—LEFT-RIGHT BACK ROW: KIEL CHAPMAN, JACQUES MOYE, KASHIF HENDERSON, SIERRA PARM, LAUREN DEDOMENIC, KWAME BURROUGHS, TINISHA HUNT, TONY THOMPSON, GIZELLE SHERWOOD, MIKE BELGROVE, AND DENISE MCGILL-DELANEY. LEFT-RIGHT FRONT ROW: TERE MCKINNEY-BUNDY, TAJANE NOLEN, SHERLYN HARRISON, JA-NEEN JONES, KENDRA ROSS, YALANDA WELLS, AND JADA SHIRRIEL. NOT PHOTOGRAPHED: JUEL SMITH, SYLVIA SMITH, AND LATASHA WILSON-BATCH
Three Rivers Youth turns 145 years old
Still providing comprehensive services for at-risk youth, families
vices include prevention, intervention, case management and recovery, to name a few. Two additional opportunities to serve their clients is the addition of a Drop-in Center, on Wednesdays from noon to 9 p.m., a safe place designed to allow an entry point into recovery for populations that do not typically have access or interest in traditional forms of treatment, and provide individuals with a social setting that is substance-free where they can connect with other individuals dealing with the similar issues. Also, there is Recovery Support Services facilitated by Certified Recovery Specialists (CRS) who work with individuals struggling to stay in their sobriety on a peer-to-peer basis. Recovery Support Services is intended to extend and enhance the drug and alcohol treatment continuum by helping to prevent relapse and promote sustained recovery. Three employees serve in the CRS capacity; Antoine Morgan, Alexis Mahone, and Monique Jackson. They have been through the experience and have a unique understanding of what it is to go through recovery and put the pieces of your life together. Jackson was also a speaker at the gala and shared her personal story of being addicted and changing her life after being a client of Three Rivers Youth.
Peggy Harris, President & CEO of Three Rivers Youth, spoke of her pride in being able to lead the organization for the past 25 years: “Over time, because we have aligned ourselves with more current- and evidence-based solutions to solve the ills, we have been a relevant voice in modern-day approaches to address lingering issues in the in-
dustry, thereby helping to ensure that the least of us do not become the worstoff of us."
More than 300 attendees converged on the Wyndham Grand Hotel, Downtown, to celebrate the organization's annual Nellie Leadership Awards Gala, May 9. It was a Kentucky Derby-themed event. In keeping with the theme, the festivities included a tribute to African American jockeys and the role they played in early horse racing and the Derby as well. The Honorable Dwayne D. Woodruff, Court of Common Pleas Judge, spoke prior to a video detailing the history of African American jockeys. Also on hand was Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey for remarks.
The signature activity of the celebration was the recognition of the Nellie Leadership Gala honorees, Sabrina Saunders
Mosby, President and CEO of Vibrant Pittsburgh, and Brenda Tate, retired police detective. Mosby's commitment to excellence and equity has solidified her reputation as one of the region's most influential leaders. A former New Pittsburgh Courier "Fab 40" honoree, she oversees Vibrant Pittsburgh, a leading economic development organization dedicated to creating inclusive workplaces across the region.
Tate served for 40 years with the Pittsburgh Bureau of Police, and has the distinction of being one of the first Black women in the department. Later in her career as a detective, she was the only African American officer appointed to the elite Witness and Dignitary Protection Unit providing security for presidents, international dignitaries and civil rights leaders
such as Rosa Parks. She is currently on the Pennsylvania Democratic Committee and serves as the Chair, Allegheny County Democratic Committee Black Caucus. She also was elected second vice president of the NAACP Pittsburgh Branch on July 9.
An additional inclusion in the event was the recognition of "Hall of Fame Honorees" acknowledging past win-
ners: 2021/2022-Marcia Martin; 2022-Sharon McDaniels; 2022-Tracey McCants Lewis; 2023-Latika Davis-Jones and MaCalus Hogan; 2023/2024-Chaton Turner; and 2024-Kathi Elliott, Derrick Wilson, and Nebeyou Abebe. Two high school graduates received one of two scholarships offered. The Chuck and Nancy Adreon Annual Scholarship of $1,000 established by former TRY Board of Direc-
tors Chair, Chuck Adreon and his wife, was presented to Riley Sheposh, a graduate of McKeesport Area High School; the TRY Scholarship of $1,000 was presented to Cordae Simons, a graduate of StoRox High School.
THREE RIVERS YOUTH’S PEGGY HARRIS, PITTSBURGH MAYOR ED GAINEY
How diet can help prevent muscle injuries in over-50s
by Patricia Yárnoz
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Profesor Clínico Asociado, Universidad de Navarra
More and more people over the age of 50 are taking up physical exercise. Medical associations resoundingly agree that this is a good thing. Physical exercise is not only key to disease prevention, it is also a recommended part of treatment for many illnesses. However, starting to move at this stage of life requires
some care. This is especially true for those who have not previously been physically active, or for people who are overweight or obese.
It has been proven that starting to exercise with routines that are too demanding can lead to significant muscular and skeletal injuries, especially if combined with an inadequate diet. This risk is even greater after the age of 50, as the loss of muscle and bone mass is more pronounced due to natural
ageing processes.
Before starting any new exercise program, it is a good idea to carry out a complete analysis, especially to assess the need for micronutrient supplements.
Protein is key In addition to micronutrients, the body also needs carbohydrates, fats and proteins – known collectively as macronutrients. Proteins provide the body with the essential amino acids needed to maintain and develop muscle mass,
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and to prevent sarcopenia: age-related muscle injury, osteoporosis, and loss of muscle mass and strength (formerly referred to as frailty).
Protein requirements vary according to an individual’s clinical situation. In people over 50 years of age who are moderately physically active, protein requirements range from 1 to 1.5 grams per kilogram of body weight per day. However, it is not advisable to increase protein intake without a corresponding increase in physical exercise. Too much protein can actually have harmful effects, especially on bone health, as it has been observed to increase calcium excretion in the urine (calciuria) due to decreased tubular calcium reabsorption.
Animal and vegetable proteins
Protein sources should combine those of vegetable origin – soy, beans, seeds, peanuts, lentils, and so on –with those of animal origin, such as eggs, dairy products, chicken and fish.
While the ideal is to have balance of both, it has been shown that following a vegetarian diet is compatible with high-performance sports, so long as there is suitable medical and nutritional monitoring.
In addition to what you eat, it also matters when you do it. Spreading pro-
tein intake throughout the day is more beneficial than concentrating it in a single meal. You should also eat protein 30 minutes before or after exercise, as its absorption and availability in the body will be better. Essential micronutrients: magnesium, calcium, vitamin D Some micronutrients – by which we mean vitamins and minerals – play a key role in physical exercise at this age. These include magnesium, calcium and vitamin D.
Magnesium aids muscle recovery and bone formation, and can be found in foods such as wheat bran, cheese, pumpkin seeds and flax seeds. Calcium is essential for maintaining adequate bone mineralization and preventing loss of bone mineral density (osteopenia) associated with calcium deficiencies in the blood.
Dairy products are known to be beneficial for bone health, both for their bioavailable calcium, and the vitamin D content in their whole milk. Certain plant-based foods, such as tahini (sesame paste), almonds, flaxseed, soya and hazelnuts, are also decent sources of calcium, but their phytate and oxalate content can hinder its absorption. Lastly, oily fish (tuna, sardines, salmon, and so on) and egg yolks are consid-
ered complementary sources of vitamin D in dietary plans focused on people over 50 years of age who do physical exercise. It is also vitally important to maintain proper hydration before, during and after exercise. Both dehydration and overhydration can affect performance, and increase the risk of muscle injury. Does the type of exercise matter?
So far we have seen how nutrition influences athletic performance and ultimately the risk of injury. But there is another part of the puzzle: the exercise you do.
There is actually no clear consensus on this, and there is ongoing debate about which type of exercise is the most appropriate according to age, gender or body composition. The question is whether it is better to prioritize strength exercises, alternate with cardio sessions, or do both on different days. Despite the different theories on the subject, one thing is clear: regular exercise, adapted to the abilities of each individual and with good medical and nutritional monitoring, reduces the risk of multiple diseases and improves quality of life.
This article is republished from The Conversation under a Creative Commons license.
Everybody Loves The Sunshine: A tribute to Roy Ayers
GAYLE AUSTIN, DURING THE KENTE ARTS ALLIANCE TRIBUTE TO ROY AYERS, JULY 10, AT ALPHABET CITY, NORTH SIDE. (PHOTOS BY J.L. MARTELLO)
NORMA JEAN BARNES AND CHERE GORDON CAME TO HANG OUT AND LISTEN TO THE MUSIC.
BRUCE AND RHONDA JONES CAME OUT TO LISTEN TO THE MUSIC
TUBBY DANIELS PLAYING
BRIAN EDWARDS ON DRUMS
FURRIES!!!
Anthrocon comes to Pittsburgh
THE ANNUAL ANTHROCON CONVENTION WAS HELD OVER THE 4TH OF JULY WEEKEND. IN THIS PHOTO, IT’S MELONA MORRIS, ANIYAH MORRIS, MONE MORRIS AND IMANI MORRIS WITH FURRIES, CIRRUS KITTY FROM CONNECTICUT AND FURRY RUZUCHAN FROM PUERTO RICO. (PHOTOS BY J.L. MARTELLO)
MILES THE FOX AND “MIGHTY MOOSE” WITH TY’EIRE RILEY FROM THE NORTH SIDE, AND TYREACE RILEY FROM WILKINSBURG
“RUKISH” FROM MARYLAND WITH JESSIE BLUEFOX FROM CANADA
6-YEAR-OLD KYREE WITH HIS GRANDFATHER, GEORGE NEWSOME, FROM HAZELWOOD...
“SPADE KING” WITH ROBERT BAKER FROM EAST LIBERTY
BENJAMIN FROM THE NORTH SIDE WITH “BENJI”
Everybody Loves The Sunshine:
Reverend A. Marie Walker’s Weekly Inspiration
“Seek you the Lord while He can be found, call you upon Him while he is near. Let the wicked forsake his way and the unrighteous man his thoughts, and let him return unto the Lord, and He will have mercy upon him, and to our God, for He will abundantly pardon.”
Isaiah 55:6-7
REV. WALKER SAYS: Don’t waste time, come to the Lord now, Our Lord is ready and waiting to show us mercy and forgiveness RIGHT NOW!!
CHURCH DIRECTORY
HOWIE ALEXANDER ON KEYS ON THE SAXOPHONE...
Who gets thrown life jackets, and who just gets thrown away?
The Pittsburgh Steelers are different from the majority of NFL teams because they usually deal with the process of "retooling" their team as opposed to "rebuilding" the team. After a few years of questionable draft decisions in 2022, the Steelers went into the coal mine of the NFL Draft looking for a few bushes of coal to keep the future of their competitive fire burning.
However, against all odds, they exited the mine with a large, raw, uncut diamond disguised as a football player.
Although brimming with confidence, the talent of second-round draft choice George-Pickens was squandered from the beginning by being subjected to multiple quarterbacks and multiple offensive coordinators and offensive schematics and schemes that could only be defined as a "mule train."
Mark Powell recently posted an article on fansided.com: "Steelers just received a lifeline in quest to replace George Pickens." Here are a few excerpts from that article.
“The Pittsburgh Steelers find themselves in a familiar position entering the 2025 season, as they
lack the necessary targets for new quarterback Aaron Rodgers,” he says.
“While the Steelers traded for DK Metcalf early this offseason, they also dealt George Pickens to the Cowboys just a few weeks later. Omar Khan may have one last trick up his sleeve, or else the Steelers will head into the regular season without a legitimate weapon opposite Metcalf. 49ers wide receiver Jauan Jennings could be the answer.”
"Jennings is a much more complete player than Pickens, who mostly thrived as a downfield target for Russell Wilson last season. Instead, Jennings is one of the best blocking receivers in the NFL, and isn't afraid to go over the middle. He is the perfect mold of a Pittsburgh wideout, and similar to former Steelers wide receiver Hines Ward in many ways. He is not as talented as Pickens on tape, but he is not afraid to put his body on the line and do everything in his power to help his team win football games.”
Now wait a minute, stop the presses! “Steelers just received a lifeline in quest to replace George Pickens.”
I must be viewing this situation a bit differently. Is Mark Powell viewing the logic of the George Pickens deal from the bridge of the "Titanic?" Pittsburgh didn’t need a lifeline to replace George Pickens because they already had George Pickens. However, a few folks
had blinders on and earphones in. It appears that a few folks not only were listening to the noise, they were creating the noise. Do some of these writers have a secret “bro love” for the wide receivers of the 49ers? First, it was wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk who was coveted until he wasn’t coveted. Now again, according to Mark Powell, “the Steelers will head into the regular season without a legitimate weapon opposite Metcalf.” Entering the 2025 season, the Steelers needed to pair up a legitimate receiver with George
Pickens, not the other way around. When will folks realize that wearing a lifejacket just to remain afloat in shark-infested waters might be debatable? Why, because what is the point of prolonging the agony when eventually you’re going to end up as an entrée for "Jaws" anyway? Powell still wasn’t finished. He seems to be a glutton for punishment, continuing his "illogical logic," writing, “Jennings is a much more complete player than Pickens, who mostly thrived as a downfield target for Russell Wilson last season. Instead, Jennings is one of the best blocking receivers in the NFL and isn't afraid to go over the middle.”
Based on raw talent, George Pickens is possibly the most talented wide receiver to come along in the NFL in more than two decades. Yet some bloodthirsty, yellow-hearted journalist has the nerve to question the heart of George Pickens because: “Jennings is one of the best blocking receivers in the NFL and isn't afraid to go over the middle.” In all probability, Mr. Powell wouldn’t walk across the middle of a brightly lit
football field at midnight without being accompanied by a platoon of security guards as well as sporting the latest version of Depends. By the way, Jennings still plays for the 49ers.
What’s the use of providing the Black and Gold with an inflatable lifeboat that has a slow leak without an accurate indicator as to how long it will remain afloat? Pickens is meant to catch passes, not to run across the middle of the field just to provide a cheap thrill for a spineless observer when a player is laid out as the result of a vicious tackle.
Former Steelers QB Kenny Pickett was a recent lifejacket that the University of Pittsburgh threw to the Steelers. However, Pickett was disposed of and they were fortunate to make it to shore with lifelines provided by former QBs Russell Wilson and Justin Fields.
But that didn’t matter because they proceeded to leave the safety of the “beach of success” and dive back into the “sea of Piranhas,” aka the NFL AFC North, again left deserted to flail and flounder in the deep waters of personnel futility. After that
ill-advised decision, they sent out distress calls to a captain, heading a ship that many critics argued was using an outdated compass to guide his ill-fated ship and all who chose to board it straight into the professional football “Bermuda Triangle.” Could this ill-advised transaction end up becoming "Aaron’s folly?" For the sake of "the standard being the standard," let’s hope not because the prior standards no longer meet the definition for excellence. Remember the scorpion and the frog. The scorpion was unable to swim and convinced the frog to allow him to hitch a ride across the water on his back. When they reached the other side, the scorpion fatally stung the frog. The frog said, "I saved you, why would you kill me?" The scorpion replied with a smirk on his face: “Well, homeboy, it’s just my nature.”
As far as the relationship of Aaron Rodgers and the Pittsburgh Steelers is concerned, ask yourself, which one is the frog and which one is the scorpion?
Jackie Hill elected president of the NAACP Pittsburgh Branch
Terri Minor Spencer is first VP; Brenda Tate is second VP
"while bringing out the change that we like to see."
Hill, at one time, was a contractor with the U.S. Commerce Department for the state of Pennsylvania, and in a five-year period, secured $450 million in contracts and financing for Black businesses across the state, and helped to create 2,000 full-time jobs.
Now, she hopes to lead the NAACP Pittsburgh Branch back to the impactful, influential organization that it once was. First things first, she said the internal infrastructure of the organization has to be fixed.
"As you know, there has been no fundraising, no membership drives," Hill told the Courier, "so the organizational infrastructure needs to be put back in place. That's one of the challenges."
But Hill also wants to see the NAACP be at the forefront of making safety a priority in Pittsburgh's Black community. Across the nation, 33 percent of all missing children are Black. And overall, nearly 40 percent of missing persons in the country are people of color.
"I would like to host clinics, workshops so that people have the proper identification, and establish a task force on missing girls and women that includes law enforcement, the DA's office, all of the legal mechanisms that would help us to make people feel safe and to identify the children that are missing, those that we can," Hill told the Courier. Tate, the NAACP Pittsburgh Branch Second Vice President, told the Courier that she has been "very good friends in the political scene" with Hill, and that "our visions were very closely aligned as to what we thought needed to happen in this community at
this time."
Tate spent 40 years as a police officer and police detective in Pittsburgh. She said many of the Black Pittsburgh Police officers who became officers in the 1970s wouldn't have had that opportunity without the support of the NAACP Pittsburgh Branch.
"I'm asking Pittsburgh to help move this organization back to where it should be in history," Tate told the Courier, July 14. She said she's even identified someone younger who may want to take over the organization in the coming years, as Tate is in her late 70s. Mentorship is important, Tate said, "to make sure that we move this organization in a way that we don't die out, and there's no one to step in that void."
But for now, the task is solely to get the NAACP Pittsburgh Branch back to where it once was. Can it get there?
"We can certainly get it moving in that direction," Tate told the Courier, "the three of us (Hill, Spencer, Tate)."
TERRI MINOR SPENCER
IS POWER
How a duplex can build Black wealth
There’s a little-known wealth-building strategy available to first-time buyers and real estate investors, one that doesn’t require deep pockets. It just takes one thing; a mindset shift. If you’ve ever dreamed of owning real estate, building wealth, or securing a better future for your family, there’s a simple but powerful move you can make. Buy a duplex, triplex, or fourplex with an FHA loan and live in one of the units.
Yes, you read that right. The same loan program often used by first-time homebuyers to purchase a home can also be used to buy up to four units of income-producing property with as little as 3.5 percent down. This strategy isn’t just a way into homeowner-
ship. It’s a path into real estate investing without the high cost of entry.
Why This Matters for Black Wealth-Building Historically, Black families have been systematically excluded from meaningful participation in the housing market. The tools of wealth accumulation through property ownership were often intentionally kept out of reach.
Today, the barriers look different but persist… rising home prices, rapidly increasing rents, tightening lending requirements, appraisal bias, and disproportionate student loan debt all continue to limit access. These modern obstacles compound the generational disadvantages already in place, leaving many Black Americans without the foundation of inherited wealth or property equity that other groups are more likely to rely on. This is why the opportunity to purchase a multifamily property using an FHA loan is so significant.
It provides a rare intersection of affordability, accessibility, and wealth potential. With a low-down payment requirement and the ability to use projected rental income from the additional units to help qualify, this program offers first-time buyers the chance to enter real estate not just as homeowners, but as investors.
That distinction is critical. When a Black buyer purchases a duplex, triplex, or fourplex and lives in one of the units while renting the others, they’re not just securing housing they’re creating a financial engine that can generate income, build equity, and open the door to future investment. This model enables Black households to shift from a place of financial reaction
SEE PROPERTY IS POWER B2
You ever wonder how much money you need to retire and live the way you want? I’m not talkin’ about surviving off Ramen noodles and sardines with Social Security as your singular source of income. I mean real retirement—the kind where your bills are paid, your lifestyle is sustained, and your peace of mind is intact. People toss around all kinds of retirement numbers: “I need a million,” “I’m aiming for two mil,” “I’ll never retire, I’ll just work ‘til I die.” That last one ain’t a plan. That’s financial surrender. Let me break it down for you. Retirement isn’t about a random number—it’s about replacing your income in a way that lets you maintain your lifestyle. Period. You’ve worked too hard and come too far to be broke in your golden years. So here’s the real question: How much do you need to stack in order to retire right?
Black women earn a lot less than White males: Study
by James Wright Jr.
(Washington Informer)—With July 10 recognized as Black Women’s Equal Pay Day, statistics reveal that African American women earn substantially less than non-Hispanic White males.
The annual date signifies how far into the year Black women need to work to earn what White men earned in the previous year. This year, Black women earn, on average, 64 cents for every dollar earned by white men, according to Equal Pay Today, an organization dedicated to closing the gender and racial wage gap.
Equal Pay Today reported that the gap is influenced by factors like occupational segregation, lack of pay transparency, and discrimination in hiring and promotions.
With the congressional passage and the signing into law of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act by President Trump as a factor in keeping, if not widening the pay gap, the National Association for Women released a statement on July 8 saying, “Black women are still underpaid and overburdened.”
“Equal Pay Day shows how far we have to go even as this so-called budget reconciliation bill will push us even further back,” said Mica Whitfield, co-director of the National Association of Working Women.
“Cutting food, health care, and reproductive rights are political choices that hurt real people. We need investment in care, good jobs, paid leave, affordable housing, and freedom to make decisions about our
Pitt replaces DEI office, the latest Pittsburgh higher ed response to Trump moves
by Maddy Franklin Public Source
Here’s how President Donald Trump’s administration has roiled higher ed, and how the University of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Mellon University and other local colleges and universities have responded.
July 1
Pitt’s new Office of Institutional Engagement and Well-being is launched, replacing the Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion. In a campus-wide email, Pitt Chancellor Joan Gabel said the new office will oversee compliance with laws concerning civil rights, Title IX and the ADA [Americans with Disabilities Act], along with monitoring the university’s progress on “campus climate and student suc-
cess.”
Gabel said these were areas the “former” OEDI office was in charge of. The new office was formed in response to the U.S. Department of Education’s “Dear Colleague” letter sent in February, which threatened schools’ federal funding for considering race in admissions, programs, scholarships, graduation ceremonies and “all other aspects of student, academic and campus life.” The letter was guidance and not legally binding. Pitt’s OEDI office website at the URL “diversity.pitt. edu” has been deleted, with the latest screen capture from Wayback Machine showing it was live on June 12. PublicSource reached out to a university spokesperson and did not receive an immediate response.
everybody. Some folks wanna chill in a paid-off house and pinch pennies. Some wanna travel the world, eat good, and spoil the grandkids. And some just wanna know they ain’t one emergency away from financial ruin. No matter where you fall, it comes down to lifestyle. And lifestyle determines the math. Let’s break this thing down into three levels: 1. Penny Pinching in Retirement Multiply your income goal by 20
Let’s say you wanna live off $60,000/ year. Multiply that by 20, and you get $1.2 million. Sounds like a lot, right? But here’s the catch: That formula only gets you about $48,000/year in retirement income. You’re already coming up short. That’s called the “bare bones” approach. It’s the cheapest path to retirement—and the riskiest. This level is for folks who want to live ultra-frugal. We’re talking cutting cable,
First, Let’s Define “Right” “Retire right” doesn’t look the same for
ANTHONY
own bodies. We need leaders who listen to those closest to the pain. Most of all, we need each other. We need to organize. We need to vote,
and we need to build power from the ground up.”
THE UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH’S Cathedral of Learning in Oakland. (Photo by Stephanie Strasburg/PublicSource)
EQUAL PAY TODAY reported that the gap is influenced by factors like occupational segregation, lack of pay transparency, and discrimination in hiring and promotions. (Credit: Tima Miroshnichenko/Pexels)
How much money do you need to retire?
DAMON CARR FROM B1
limiting travel, eating at home most nights, and being on a strict budget. If inflation spikes or unexpected costs hit, you’re vulnerable.
It’ll keep you afloat—but barely. It’s survival, not comfort.
2. Target Retirement
Multiply your income goal by 25
Now we’re talking about hitting the sweet spot.
Using the same $60,000/year target, multiply it by 25 and you get $1.5 million.
That gets you right at $60K per year— your full income goal. Bullseye.
This is the standard most financial experts recommend. It’s based on something called the 4 percent rule. Basically, if you withdraw 4 percent of your retirement savings annually, your money should last 30+ years. That means your principal isn’t shrinking too fast, and you’re not overly reliant on risky investments.
This level is designed to maintain your current lifestyle. You’re not ballin’, but you’re not broke either. You can travel a little, cover your healthcare, and enjoy your retirement without always counting pennies.
This is the level I encourage most people to aim for. It gives you dignity, options, and peace.
3. Ballin’ in Retirement
Multiply your income goal by 30
Now let’s say you want to go above and beyond. Maybe you want extra comfort. Maybe you want to help your kids or leave a legacy. Maybe you just don’t wanna worry about money ever again.
That same $60,000 income goal times 30? That’s $1.8 million. That gives you about $72,000/year in retirement income.
That’s not just hitting your target—it’s giving you cushion. You’ve got breathing room, flexibility, and the ability to say “yes” to more. Yes to better healthcare. Yes to vacations. Yes to that unexpected expense. Yes to a grandchild who needs help. This level means you’re not just maintaining your lifestyle—you’re enhancing it.
Quick Note: This Math is Just a Starting Point
This quick, back-of-the-napkin math doesn’t take into account Social Security or pensions.
If you want to factor in those income sources, you’ll need to:
1. Add up your expected annual Social Security and pension income
2. Subtract that amount from your income goal
3. Then apply the multiplier (20x, 25x, or 30x) to the difference.
Let’s say you want $60K/year, and you expect $20K/year from Social Security and $10K from a pension. That’s $30K already coming in. You’d only need to generate the remaining $30K from
your savings. In that case:
• Penny Pinching: $30K x 20 = $600K
• Target Retirement: $30K x 25 = $750K
• Ballin’: $30K x 30 = $900K
That’s how you adjust the math to your situation. The Bottom Line: The More You Stack, The Less You Stress
Let’s be real—retirement is not just about the money. It’s about what the money allows you to do. It’s about freedom, dignity, and quality of life. If you stack light, your options will be limited. If you stack right, you can sleep well at night.
But here’s the part most people ignore: You gotta start where you are.
Starting in your 20s or 30s gives you more time to let compound interest work—but if you’re in your 50s, it’s not too late. You just gotta move with more urgency.
These are likely your peak earning years. Maybe the kids are grown. That frees up income. Now’s the time to stack aggressively, eliminate debt, and max out retirement contributions. You still have a window—but it ain’t wide open. Be strategic. Be focused. Be consistent.
Forget what you didn’t do. Focus on what you can do. Retirement’s coming either way—make sure you’re ready.
Real Talk: Don’t Just Work for the Money—Make the Money Work for You
You’ve spent decades trading your time for a paycheck. Retirement is when that paycheck better start showing up without you having to punch a clock. That only happens if you prepare on purpose.
Don’t let your future self down. You don’t want to be 70 years old, still waking up at 5 a.m., not because you want to—but because you have to. Plan now so the future version of you can relax, travel, and live without stress.
In Closing…
The truth is, retirement math is simple. It’s lifestyle times a multiplier. But the decision? That’s personal.
• If you wanna coast, aim for 20x your income goal.
• If you wanna sustain, stack 25x.
• If you wanna ball out, push for 30x or more.
Each level comes with its own level of comfort, confidence and cushion. You choose the life you want. Then build the plan that supports it.
Because once that paycheck stops, the only money you’ll have—is the money you stacked. Plan now, so in the future you can chill.
(Damon Carr, Money Coach & Tax Pro can be reached at 412-216-1013 or visit his website at www.damonmoneycoach.com)
Joi Harris to become DTE Energy’s first Black woman CEO
by Ebony JJ Curry
(Michigan Chronicle)—
From high school co-op to corner office, Joi Harris’ story isn’t just one of mere corporate ascent—it’s one of Detroit legacy, Black excellence, and community-rooted leadership that has been decades in the making. On September 8, Harris will officially take the reins as president and CEO of DTE Energy, becoming the first woman to lead the Detroit-based energy giant. Her appointment marks a historic milestone not only for the company, but for a city built on grit, brilliance, and generations of Black leaders who have poured into their communities— often without recognition.
DTE’s board of directors voted unanimously to elevate Harris to the role following the planned transition of current CEO Jerry Norcia, who will move into the position of executive chair. The promotion is the culmination of a multi-year succession plan, one that puts Harris at the helm of a $1 billion infrastructure strategy, an evolving energy grid, and the very future of how Southeast Michigan powers itself.
“I am honored to take on this role at such a pivotal moment for our company and industry,” Harris said in a statement. “We are in a time of transformation, and I’m committed to executing our strategy with urgency—modernizing infrastructure, delivering for our customers, and building the energy systems that will power future generations.”
This moment was not gifted—it was earned. Harris began her journey with DTE 34 years ago as a high school engineering co-op. By 1991, she was a full-time employee, stepping into a world that wasn’t always built to see Black women lead—let alone engineer the kind of future she’s now constructing. Her rise through the ranks reflects her deep knowledge of the energy sector, her ability to move infrastructure forward, and her commitment to ensuring Detroit isn’t left behind in conversations about innovation, access, or equity.
As DTE’s current presi-
How a duplex can build Black wealth
where income goes out in the form of rent to a position of financial control, where income comes in and assets appreciate over time.
In communities where wealth gaps remain wide, and where ownership continues to be a determining factor in long-term stability and opportunity, this kind of access is transformative. It doesn’t just change one household, it has the potential to change what’s possible for future generations. This is not simply about acquiring property. It’s about leveraging property to gain economic control, expand influence, and participate more fully in the systems that shape our communities and futures.
How It Works
The Federal Housing Administration (FHA) allows buyers to use its low-down payment program for properties with up to four units as long as the buyer occupies one of the units as their primary residence. That means you could:
• Buy a duplex: live in one unit, rent the other.
• Buy a triplex or fourplex: live in one, rent the rest.
• Use rental income from the other units to help you qualify for the loan.
• Start building equity while your tenants help cover the mortgage.
This approach is often called “house hacking.” But for our community, it’s more than a hack it’s a launchpad. Imagine this: A young professional in Atlanta, Chicago, Cincinnati, Detroit, Houston, Pittsburgh, and Philadelphia buys a four-unit property for $500,000. She puts down $17,500 (3.5 percent), lives in one unit, and rents out the other three. With rents averaging $1,200 per unit, her total rental income is $3,600/ month more than enough to cover her mortgage, taxes, and insurance. She lives rent-free, builds equity, and positions herself to buy another property in a few years.
What You Need to Prepare
To make this move, preparation is key:
1. Credit Score: FHA generally requires a minimum score of 580 for 3.5 percent down.
2. Down Payment: Save at least 3.5 percent of the purchase price, plus closing costs. (Gift funds are allowed!)
3. Income: You’ll need stable income, but future rental income from the other units may count toward your qualifying amount.
4. Lender: Not all lenders specialize in multifamily FHA loans work with someone experienced and willing to guide you.
5. Team: You’ll want a solid real estate agent, inspector, and mentor if possible. Don’t do this alone.
The Long-Term Play
The beauty of starting with a duplex or fourplex is that it opens multiple doors literally and figuratively. You can:
• Refinance later into a conventional loan and use FHA again on another property.
• Use rental income to pay off debt or save for the next investment.
• Leave a legacy property for your children or family trust.
So, if you’ve been waiting for the right time to invest, this is it. If you’ve been wondering how to start building generational wealth, this is how.
Property is Power! One property. Multiple streams. A lasting impact.
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Property is Power! is a movement to promote home and community ownership. Studies indicate homeownership leads to higher graduation rates, family wealth, and community involvement.
dent and chief operating officer, Harris has already overseen the utility’s electric and gas operations, customer service, IT, and safety departments. Under her leadership, the company launched the $1 billion Blue Water Energy Center in St. Clair County, a natural gas-powered plant that opened in 2022 and was designed to reduce emissions while providing consistent energy delivery across the region.
Company officials noted that Harris was a key force behind DTE’s increased investment in electric grid modernization, resulting in a 70 percent year-overyear improvement in electric reliability in 2024—a major feat in a city and region often vulnerable to aging infrastructure and power outages.
But for Harris, the work has never just been about megawatts and data points. It’s about people. That commitment was clear at Michigan Chronicle’s Pancakes and Politics forum, where she called attention to the importance of preparing the next generation—especially Black youth—for leadership through mentorship and meaningful career pathways.
“We need to be intentional about creating space for young Black students to see what’s possible,” Harris shared during the forum, addressing how early exposure to engineering and energy careers can open the door to lives of purpose and possibility. Her advocacy for internships and mentorship programs, especially those targeting underrepresented youth, is rooted in her own story—and it’s a philosophy she carries into every boardroom and every blueprint.
That philosophy is also visible in her work outside of DTE. Harris serves as vice president of the board for the Detroit Area Pre-College Engineering Program (DAPCEP), a program that has changed the trajectory of countless Black students interested in STEM. She also sits on the Wayne State University College of Engineering Board of Visitors, the Association of Edison Illuminating Companies Board, and the Board of Trustees for the Skillman Foundation, which continues to be a major force in youth empowerment across Detroit. Her academic roots are as local and legacy-building as her professional ones. Harris earned both her bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Wayne State University, reinforcing a Detroit-grown journey that has not only shaped her leadership style, but positioned her as an exemplar of what it means to serve, transform, and uplift at the same time.
DTE, one of the largest energy companies in the Midwest, serves 2.3 million electric customers in Southeast Michigan and 1.3 million natural gas customers throughout the state. Historically, utilities have struggled with both environmental accountability and equitable investment. Harris now leads during a moment of deep scrutiny and demand for reform, where commu-
nity trust must be rebuilt and re-earned—especially in Detroit’s predominantly Black neighborhoods, where outages and environmental concerns often hit hardest.
Former CEO Jerry Norcia acknowledged Harris’ leadership, calling her “a respected, strategic thinker known for driving results with focus and precision.” He added, “She brings clear-eyed judgment, purpose-driven leadership and an unwavering commitment to what matters most to our customers, employees, investors, and communities.”
Norcia, who became CEO in 2019 and joined DTE in 2002, will continue to support Harris as executive chair of the board. His own legacy includes the creation of the Low-Income Self-Sufficiency Program, a precursor to the Michigan Energy Assistance Program (MEAP), which was recently passed into law by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer. The program helps vulnerable residents avoid shut-offs and navigate energy burdens—an issue that disproportionately impacts Black and Brown households.
Still, Harris’ leadership signals a broader shift. It’s a nod to the urgency of infrastructure reform, the demand for environmental justice, and the opportunity for Detroiters to shape energy policy from within. It’s also a cultural moment worth honoring: a Black woman from Detroit, who came through the public pipeline, mentored by her city and her company, now poised to shape how millions of families across Michigan live, work, and stay warm. Her track record has not gone unnoticed. Harris was honored as Woman of the Year through the Michigan Chronicle’s Women of Excellence program and received the Maverick Award from Energetic Women, a national recognition for trailblazing leadership in engineering and operations. This next chapter isn’t about optics. It’s about what happens when Black women lead energy systems with care and accountability. It’s about holding corporations responsible for their impact while making space for the community to thrive alongside the infrastructure being built. From the halls of DAPCEP to the boardrooms of one of the most powerful companies in the state, Harris’ rise is a call to action. For companies to truly invest in equity. For cities to trust Black women to lead. And for Black youth across Detroit to know that their ideas, their roots, and their brilliance belong in every conversation about the future. As Harris prepares to step into her new role this fall, Detroit watches. Not with surprise, but with pride. Because when you’ve built your leadership brick by brick, over three decades, in the very community you serve, this moment isn’t just deserved, it’s inevitable. Joi Harris is that leader. And this is her time.
JOI HARRIS
Diddy’s dastardly deeds Guest Editorial
The Black community, along with others, have spent considerable time assessing the Sean Combs saga. Mainly, Combs, known as “P. Diddy, Love, Puff Daddy, and more, has been found guilty in a high-stakes trial. It had all of the elements of drama that one would expect in a blockbuster cinema offering.
After seven weeks of deliberation, it concluded with a verdict on Wednesday, July 2nd. Combs was convicted on 2 counts, which were the least serious ones, and beat charges related to those which could have cost him the rest of his life incarcerated. The trial, which took place in New York City, found Diddy not guilty of racketeering conspiracy and sex trafficking, the most serious charges, but was found guilty of prostitution.
According to an online CNN article “July 2, 2025—Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs was denied bail as he awaits sentencing” by Lauren del Valle, Nicki Brown and Kara Scannell, prosecutors accused Combs of leading a criminal enterprise made up of some of his closest employees, alleging they used threats and violence to force Cassie Ventura and another woman, “Jane,” to engage in drug-fueled sex acts with male escorts. Combs’ lawyers argued the sex acts were consensual and merely preferences.
At press time, Combs is waiting to be sentenced. The Judge in the case denied Combs bail due to the belief that his history of violence and past illegal conduct is why he declined to release him while he awaits sentencing.
This is an interesting case. For one, the irony is that Combs won’t be charged for the very violent and public evidence of domestic violence that sensationalized the case. There had been rumors about Comb’s negative treatment of women for quite some time. There are even people who believe that he might be involved in a murder or two. Those allegations are hearsay, however, and there has not been nothing to vouch for the truth of the allegations.
The truth that is known, however, is that Combs had a violent temper along with a tendency to lose it periodically. The victims of his anger mostly tended to be women with whom he shared a relationship, and this includes his former lover, Kim Porter, who unfortunately prematurely lost her life allegedly due to pneumonia.
The issue of Comb’s transgressions came to light when his former girlfriend, Cassandra (Cassie)Ventura filed a lawsuit against him regarding allegations of abuse. The allegations became reality when a videotape showing Combs beating Ventura during a hotel stay where she was allegedly slated to participate in a “freak-off.” This caused the issue to blow up in the public’s eye and Combs’ behavior was revealed in a very public manner. This ultimately resulted in his trial and conviction.
Actually, Sean Diddy Combs got off easy. But the saga is not yet over. According to reports, there are numerous civil suits targeting him that will have to be addressed. Depending upon how this works out, Combs may end up paying a lot of money to a lot of people due to his alleged behavior.
One of the saddest results of Diddy’s dastardly deeds is that he doesn’t appear to exhibit remorse regarding the charges against him. The case is particularly sad because his children and his mother had to witness very graphic testimony that would cause a strong man to blush. This has no doubt resulted in a lot of embarrassment for them.
In addition to the embarrassment that his family and friends might endure, there is the general public who has held him in high esteem. This, no doubt, will change due to recent events. One of the best things that can emerge from this debacle is a renewed, and particularly serious attention, given to allegations of domestic violence by women. A liberation of sorts could result among women who have been victims of that scourge if serious attention is given to what they say. Let’s hope that happens! Aluta continua.
(Reprinted from the Chicago Crusader)
Rod Doss Editor & Publisher
Running for the money
(TriceEdneyWire.com)—Some run for office to serve the people—to help them make their lives better. Trump never got that message. He spent a lot of money those years he was sitting on the sidelines thinking about the damage he could do for the not so well-off if he got back in the White House.
He hired Elon Musk to figure things out for him with DOGE. That caused firing a lot of people from jobs they’d held for years. He didn’t help anyone I know in his first term, and he’s doing even less now. Democracy is threatened and political violence is a major problem under his watch.
He did everything he could to make some quick money for himself and his family. Instead of allowing Elon do all of his destruction in the field, he brought him to the White House to run a car sales lot on the lawn with Tesla cars. After Trump got his Tesla, it seems the friendship began falling apart and they began hurling insults at each other.
The insults grew once Elon left the White House and took his boy who Trump didn’t seem to like hanging around his desk. With all the boy saw, I don’t think any of it influenced him to want to be President of anything!
By the time Elon left, I think some were beginning to prefer Elon to Trump! They’d begun to see what would happen to them once Trump’s bill passed. In those
few days before the vote on the Big Ugly Bill, critics were invited to the White House and when their dear leader finished, I don’t know what he promised, but they were whipped into shape! They came running out with their dear leader’s demand to pass the bill with their little gifts and whatever promises he made to them, with no change in the fact that among the 17 million Americans were many of their constituents losing their health care coverage or Medicaid.
Many will have community hospitals wiped out causing them to travel up to 100 miles for healthcare. GOP Reps were seen cheering about all the losses to their constituents they’d been elected to support. Their dear leader was so satisfied that he flew off on a victory tour to the Iowa State Fair and returned to spend an hour on the phone with his dear friend, Vladimir Putin, who went on to bomb Ukraine the same night! With endless immunity, dear leader continues profiting from the Presidency by advertising Teslas, and selling Bibles, gold watches,
tennis shoes, MAGA products, cologne, perfume, cell phones, influence and God only knows what else from the White House! The bill will make poor people poorer without healthcare, jobs, food and more. All of this is shameful. Now their dear leader has bragged that he now has more power and gravitas than before!
Hakeem Jeffries reminded his GOP colleagues that draining the swamp looks a lot like them and the tax scam that was jammed through Congress would undermine the quality of life of everyday Americans. He called the budget an “immoral document” and said “We’re getting chaos and corruption. It’s shameful and reckless. People will die due to cuts in this bill. All of us should question what deals were cut in those backrooms.” Jeffries said Democrats are a “Hell no on the big ugly bill, and it will continue to be, but we must press on for the victory for those who need us to do so.” Meanwhile, GOP’s dear leader and DeSantis were laughing about people being eaten by alligators off the coast of Florida!
Don’t forget J.D. Vance cast the vote that could have killed this Big Ugly Bill! Once he called Trump practically everything but a child of God, but did an about face and gave Trump the victory. He now argues Trump’s case better than Trump himself!
How America lost her soul
Although he sings it often and loudly, Lee Greenwood isn’t the only person proud to be an American. However, being Black and living in the United States with what Blacks have endured and survived, I would argue that perhaps I am prouder of what our foundational documents state, in spite of the fact we have yet to achieve those goals. I’ve always known that the United States of America as a symbol of freedom, where everyone can pursue happiness with the same equal opportunity, is aspirational, not actual. Our country and our democracy are works in progress. As a child, I loved the idea of the land of the free and home of the brave even though that freedom did not include my right to eat in the restaurant of my choosing or to shop in any store for merchandise or to have equal employment opportunities. I knew that although my ancestors were largely responsible for making the southern United States the agricultural juggernaut it became, those same people could not vote, find employment, own land, or attend public schools or universities like their White counterparts. But we Americans keep trying to reach the pinnacle that we pretend we have already achieved—despite the Civil War and Reconstruction, through segregation and lynchings, through World Wars and internment camps and denying Jews entry into the United States. We hope that even though the torch of liberty is flickering, it will burn steadily one day. As a young Black girl growing up in a third-class industrial city in Pennsylvania, I believed and memorized the Langston Hughes poem “Epilogue.”
I, too, sing America.
I am the darker brother. They send me to eat in the kitchen When company comes, But I laugh, And eat well, And grow strong.
Tomorrow,
I’ll sit at the table
When company comes. Nobody’ll dare
Say to me, “Eat in the kitchen,” Then. Besides, They’ll see how beautiful I am And be ashamed,I, too, am America. And America made strides. We passed legislation, Civil Rights and Voting Rights, but we did not change hearts and minds. When White men came to power who were afraid of the strides that Black and brown people and women and the disabled had made, they conspired to develop a plan to halt their progress at any cost, including destroying our country.
Then a White, narcissistic man of no conscience emerged, who vowed to Make America Great Again, although the United States of America was already great. Project 2025 could have been called Reconstruction 2025, because the goals are the same. This man demanded allegiance to himself, not to the Constitution, and all the White people in Congress who cared more about their positions and money were happy to comply. They lied to the American people and to themselves. And soon they saw nothing wrong with separating children from parents, arresting and incarcerating hard-working immigrants who had lived in this country for years paying taxes and making the country stronger. They saw nothing wrong with mouthing the words “Freedom of Speech” and “Freedom of the Press” while dismantling our universities and shutting down media that didn’t agree with what their leader said. They saw nothing wrong with lying to the very people who had put them in office. Words like morals and ethics became
passé. They saw nothing wrong with alienating our friends and allies and calling them names. This man whom they followed worked to make himself wealthy at the expense of the American people and those who followed him pretended that it was okay when they knew it was wrong. Soon they aligned themselves with law-breakers and criminals like this man and convinced themselves that the emperor had on new clothes. Even the people who served on our highest court became partisan and appeared to decide cases to please the man. Justice may have her eyes covered, but she is not blind. The blindfold indicates impartiality, without regard to wealth, status, or color. The Founders of our country would be aghast that the system they created with a distribution of power and checks and balances has been bastardized by weak people elected to Congress and appointed to our federal courts. People within the government were afraid to speak out because the man is cruel and vindictive. When he asked them to pass legislation to take healthcare from the poor and give tax breaks to the wealthy, they happily complied and found ways to twist the words of the legislation to confuse the people who voted for them.
Ladies Liberty and Justice stood up and observed our country, as they listened to Lee Greenwood sing, “From the lakes of Minnesota to the hills of Tennessee, Across the plains of Texas, from sea to shining sea, from Detroit down to Houston and New York to L.A.” They saw the divisiveness and the violence; they saw the complacency and lack of competency; they saw the illness and the hunger; they saw the homelessness and loss of jobs; they saw the lack of childcare and quality education; they saw the desperation and depression; they saw the selfishness and the lack of charity; they gasped and then cried. The United States of America had lost her soul.
Sen. Tim Scott is wrong
by Stacey Brown
The legislation President Donald Trump signed into law on July 4—celebrated by Republican Sen. Tim Scott as a milestone of “fiscal responsibility” and “opportunity”— is, in fact, a sprawling blueprint for further concentrating wealth, destabilizing public schools, and stripping resources from Black communities. While Scott touted the bill as a transformative achievement for American families, independent analyses paint a different picture. The Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget projects the law will add trillions to the deficit over the next decade, driven by permanent corporate tax cuts and expanded defense spending. That debt load will almost certainly trigger future demands to slash Medicaid, SNAP, and housing assistance programs essential to millions of Black families. Scott, who is Black, repeatedly claimed that the law delivers tax relief to working people; however, the Tax Policy Center estimates that the wealthiest 1 percent of households will collect the majority of tax benefits, averaging more than $60,000 per year. By contrast, the
average middle-income household— where most Black families fall—will see only temporary, modest reductions, many of which expire in five years. Among the most dangerous provisions is the permanent expansion of the Opportunity Zone program, which Scott called “maximizing community impact.” Multiple studies, including those by the Government Accountability Office and the Brookings Institution, have found that Opportunity Zones have largely failed to reduce poverty or lift incomes for residents. Instead, they have accelerated gentrification, pushing long-time Black families and small businesses out of their neighborhoods as investors rush in to extract profit. The law’s new permanent school choice tax credit has been framed as a lifeline for low-income children, but the reality is that it primarily benefits those who are already able to afford private school tuition.
Public education researchers have warned that this diversion of public funding will deepen educational disparities that trap Black students in under-resourced schools while wealthier families receive tax subsidies. The repeal of Section 899, a tax provision that imposed penalties on
certain foreign-owned corporations, was labeled by Scott as a job creator. Yet tax policy experts agree there is no evidence this giveaway will generate employment. What is certain is that multinational corporations will pocket billions in tax savings, while Black workers are left to hope for trickle-down benefits that rarely materialize.
Even as lawmakers made corporate tax cuts permanent, they allowed the expanded Child Tax Credit—responsible for record reductions in Black child poverty in recent years—to remain expired. In its place, the law provides structural tax advantages to investors and business owners, making it more difficult for Black families to build wealth or afford rising housing costs. The result is a sweeping law that strengthens systemic inequities under the banner of prosperity.
House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries put it bluntly: “The One Big Ugly Bill hurts everyday Americans and rewards billionaires. It’s the largest attack on healthcare in American history. More than 17 million people will lose their healthcare as a result… folks are going to die across the United States of America.”
Cynthia Baldwin Commentary
Bishop William Barber’s moral message
(TriceEdneyWire.com)—The pain that millions of Americans will feel from the Republicans’ megabill is real. It may take time for the reality and pain of the new domestic policy to hit, but it will eventually come, and it will not be pleasant. Part of the current pain is knowing that the legislation could have been stopped during the Senate vote. There was hope that Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) would have joined a handful of her fellow Republican colleagues who found reasons within themselves to vote against the so-called “Big Beautiful Bill.” In turn, she became the key undecided vote that allowed the controversial bill to clear the Senate after accepting a series of carve-outs that would lighten the impact on her home state.
Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) opposed the legislation because it included an increase to the debt ceiling.
Sen. Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) objected to Medicaid cuts, saying that Trump is breaking his promise not to push people off the program.
Charles Rangel, drug crime disparities, and revisionist history
Black Americans born in the early 1990s became politically involved when the Black Lives Matter movement disrupted the 2016 Democratic presidential primary and blamed the Democrats for the mass incarceration of African Americans.
The Controlled Substances Act of 1970 established federal laws against specific drugs. Powder cocaine was an illicit commodity among the affluent. Eventually crack emerged as a less expensive variant of cocaine, becoming popular in low-income neighborhoods, but the law did not distinguish between powder and crack.
During the early 1980s, the “crack epidemic” decimated inner-city neighborhoods.
In 1986, the Democratic Congress passed legislation imposing the same severe punishment for crimes involving 5 grams of crack as those involving 500 grams of powder. For the new Black activists, this differential treatment was the most visible example of systemic racism, which the Democratic Party needed to rectify.
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did not honor his legacy.
They accused him of being the primary initiator of mass incarceration.
When Rangel died this year at the age of 94, the media honored him as a founding member of the Congressional Black Caucus, but the new Black activists praised his “evolution” from top advocate of the “war on drugs” to a leading proponent of reforming drug laws.
from putting Rangel’s support for heavier crack penalties into proper historical context. The “crack epidemic” was more than just a surge in drug use. The crack trade resulted in levels of violent crime that were not seen with powder cocaine. Assaults, robberies, and killings related to crack dealing disproportionately afflicted inner-city Black neighborhoods. Rangel backed heavier crack penalties because his constituents demanded them. The logic was that tougher punishments would deter individuals from dealing crack, resulting in fewer violent incidents, but their logic didn’t factor in how lucrative and addictive it was.
David W. Marshall
Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) voted against the bill despite the last-minute doubling of the fund to support rural hospitals to $50 billion. All 47 Democrats or independents who caucus with the Democrats opposed the bill. The three GOP defections created a 50-50 deadlock, resulting in Vice President Vance’s tie-breaking vote. Murkowski may have called herself making a bad bill better for her constituents with the carve-outs and schemes, but after casting the pivotal vote, she asked the Republican-led House not to pass the bill she had just voted for. It was no surprise that Murkowski’s appeals were ignored without hesitation by House Republicans. Despite the carve-outs, Alaskans will still be hurt by the bill. Alaska Hospital and Healthcare Association President Jared Kosen says it’s impossible to know how much of the $50 billion rural healthcare fund Alaska will get. Meanwhile, he expects approximately 34,000 Alaskans will lose Medicaid coverage Murkowski’s vote was not political; it was a moral vote. She previously admitted that in many parts of the country, “there are Americans that are not going to be advantaged by the bill.” Despite her understanding and acknowledgement of the human toll, Murkowski simply did not have the moral courage to stand up for individuals in Alaska and nationwide who will lose their healthcare. She had 34,000 reasons to vote against the bill: The 34,000 Alaskans and their families who are impacted by legislation that will slash Medicaid, food assistance, and public education while simultaneously giving tax breaks to some of the wealthiest Americans is what motivates and inspires Bishop William Barber’s moral message against the immoral actions of those leading our government—including Murkowski’s immoral vote of “conscience.” Bishop William Barber II is the co-chair of the revived Poor People’s Campaign, a national movement that challenges inequality through moral protest and policy change. In this era when political leaders such as Murkowski often seem more interested in power than principle, Bishop Barber stands as a prophetic voice, calling Americans of all races and political persuasions to reclaim the nation’s moral center. Barber’s battle is both a moral rebellion against Trump’s America and the entrenchment of inequality that has persisted throughout every previous administration. His movement doesn’t simply resist a sitting president; it challenges the politics of division, intimidation, and fear. In Barber’s view, Trump is not the disease; he is the symptom of a nation that never fully confronted its sins.
“When politicians and priests bless policies that hurt the poor,” Barber said, “that’s when the prophets have to rise.” For Barber, this is the prophet’s role: to expose, to indict, and to force a moral reckoning in the public square. By grounding resistance in both scripture and strategy, the actions of his movement are shaped by a long tradition of religious protest in the U.S. Barber’s strategy mirrors that of Martin Luther King: not to write legislation personally, but to focus enough attention on a moral crisis that the system must respond. Barber’s organizing is intentionally multiracial. He reminds us that there are more poor white people in America than any other group, and policies that harm people experiencing poverty are not limited by race. The low points in our nation’s past often served as a catalyst for moral movements that pushed America toward a more perfect union. Today, we are definitely at a low point in our nation, and it is time to speak truth to power. As part of Barber’s Moral Monday movement on July 14, clergy, impacted people, and community leaders will visit U.S. Senate offices across the Bible Belt states of the South (Alabama, Mississippi, Florida, Texas, Georgia, South Carolina, Tennessee, Arkansas, Louisiana, West Virginia and North Carolina). The visits will serve as a sacred action, which is a bold response to an immoral budget and unjust policies that harm the poor, women, children, and workers. The pain imposed on people experiencing poverty is very real, so too is the hypocrisy of lawmakers who have no shame when inflicting the pain on vulnerable people. According to Barber and his movement, House Speaker Johnson and his colleagues do not mind prayer that does not challenge their violent political actions, but they are afraid of praying people who will also become acting people, liberating people, and voting people who pray against their policies, thereby putting a light on their ugliness.
(David W. Marshall is the founder of the faith-based organization, TRB: The Reconciled Body, and author of the book “God Bless Our Divided America.”)
When BLM activists disrupted a campaign rally for Democratic frontrunner Hillary Clinton, they got into a heated exchange with former President Bill Clinton. They blasted Clinton for supporting the discriminatory crack/powder sentencing laws and then accused him of accelerating the mass incarceration of poor Blacks by signing the 1994 crime bill.
Clinton told the new Black activists at the rally that the 1994 crime bill targeted gangs that were killing too many Black children. He said African American community leaders implored him to support the crime bill. Clinton assured the new Black activists that the 1994 crime bill resulted in a 25-year drop in crime and a 33-year low in murder rates. Clinton accused the new Black activists of defending the people who killed the lives that they said mattered. Clinton urged the new Black activists to educate themselves and tell the truth about the 1994 crime bill, but the new Black activists relied on revisionist history, which taught them that the Democratic Party passed racist laws during the 1980s and 1990s to incarcerate more Black people than ever before in the country’s history, and when U.S. Rep. Charles Rangel (D-NY) retired the following year after 46 years in Congress, many of the new Black activists
The idea that Rangel “evolved” implies that his initial stance was unsophisticated and he developed a more enlightened perspective. According to the new Black activists, since Rangel encouraged the Congressional Black Caucus to support the crack/ powder sentencing disparity, which targeted poor Black people in the mid-1980s, Rangel was the “Black face of White supremacy,” and Rangel’s most important achievement was recognizing the racism behind the drug laws he supported and attempting to correct the harm he caused.
It’s worth noting that the new Black activists think “Black-on-Black crime” is a myth. Since the majority of crimes are intra-racial, and no one coined the term “White-on-White” to characterize criminal behavior in White neighborhoods, the new Black activists have argued that the phrase “Black-on-Black crime” is demeaning. They believe the phrase is based in American racism and is used to imply that Black people are more prone to criminality than other ethnic groups. (Actually, the term “Blackon-Black” came out of the riots in the 1960s. The police couldn’t respond to all incidents of property damage. So, if a crime was “Black-on-Black,” the police ignored it. The new Black activists incorrectly think the term focuses on the criminal, but it originated with Black victims not getting assistance from the police.)
The new Black activists’ belief that “Blackon-Black crime” is fiction prevents them
The new Black activists, who saw tougher crack penalties as the “new Jim Crow,” can now use their experience in the Covid-19 lockdowns to obtain a better understanding of the government’s response to the crack epidemic in the mid-1980s. The Covid-19 pandemic spread a new virus that state governments had no expertise containing. State officials had to solve the problem in real time and were unconcerned about the long-term consequences of the lockdowns they implemented to stop the spread of the disease. The majority of Americans believed the states did the proper thing given the circumstances. The unintended consequences of the lockdowns in elementary education and small business closures were not fully apparent until the pandemic was over, at which point the same people who had supported the lockdowns claimed the states’ measures were excessive.
The government responded to both emergencies by reducing the immediate threat and then dealing with the ramifications of their policies.
When Rangel discovered the unintended consequence of the drug laws of the 1980s and 1990s, he worked to modify them; yet, Rangel did not “evolve” from the wrong position to the right position; he tackled a crisis in one period and a different problem in another.
Rangle adjusted to the challenges of each decade.
Hopefully, the new Black activists will be able to tell the truth whenever the honorable Charles Rangel is mentioned in the future.
Rising waters will not drown the American
(TriceEdneyWire.com)—On the Fourth of July, Donald Trump signed his “megabill.” The law boosts the dying fossil fuel industry with tens of billions of taxpayer dollars. It invites an additional 470 million metric tons of greenhouse gas emissions per year by 2035—that’s the equivalent annual emissions of more than 100 million gas-powered cars. And it aims to stop dead in its tracks the clean energy transition and the green manufacturing jobs boom the Inflation Reduction Act was already starting to create. Just hours later, a climate-fueled storm settled over and dumped four months worth of rain on Texas Hill Country. The Guadalupe River rose 26 feet within 45 minutes. The resulting flash floods killed at least 104 people—at the time of this writing, although that number will go up—mostly in Kerr County. That death toll includes dozens of young girls attending the Camp Mystic youth camp. This disaster was not a random event. It was a crisis written by the climate crisis and made far worse by the types of policies being pushed by this administration every day.
Before the absurdly named One Big Beautiful Bill Act landed on Trump’s desk, his administration had already begun gutting America’s frontline defenses against climate disasters—like the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s climate labs, the National Weather Service, and the Federal Emergency Management Agency. As questions abound about why parts of the flood-impacted region did not receive adequate warning about the floods, Trump insisted that “nobody expected it” and it was a “once in 100 years” event.
Ben Jealous Commentary
But storms like this, as well as increased flooding from the Guadalupe River, were expected—and predicted. The US Geological Survey—another vital body Trump is trying to eviscerate—issued a report to that effect in 2019. The science is clear: warmer air holds more moisture, intensifying storms and accelerating flood risk. We’re now witnessing the violent proof of these predictions.
According to UCLA climate scientist Daniel Swain, “this kind of record-shattering rain (caused by slow-moving torrential thunderstorms) event is *precisely* that which is increasing the fastest in [a] warming climate.”
As for the “one in 100 years” claim, those once-in-a-century extreme weather events are now happening far more often thanks to the climate crisis! Between just 2015-2019, one St. Louis suburb had three major floods and at least two of them were considered “1-in-100-year events.”
It is not hard to see how the climate crisis became a political debate. Decades of anti-science propaganda from the coal, oil, and gas industries. Politicians bought and paid for by fossil fuel oligarchs. A current administration with a cabinet full of indus-
spirit
try shills. Big Oil alone spent a whopping $445 million through the 2024 election cycle to influence Trump and Congress. A staggering figure to be sure, that does not include donations funneled through dark money groups (likely tens of millions of dollars more—at least). And it still falls short of the $1 billion Donald Trump asked the country’s oil executives to kick in to his campaign— an amount Trump insisted would be a “deal” for the industry because of what he was willing to give them. But it is high time that our leaders, at every level and of every party, stop kowtowing to a toxic and unnecessary industry built on death, illness, and poisoning our communities. It is time they treat this crisis as a struggle for survival—a fight for the future our children deserve.
As the people of Texas grieve and the country grieves with them, their pain is our warning. We are at a crossroads: We can double down on denial and let superstorms, heatwaves, droughts, floods, and fires determine our fate. Or we can lead—with science, resilience, courage, and a recommitment to our values.
If we harness our outrage and come together to fight like hell for our collective future, we will win. Because when people stand up and demand a safe planet, nothing —not even rising water—can drown the American spirit.
(Ben Jealous is the Executive Director of the Sierra Club and a Professor of Practice at the University of Pennsylvania.)
Epstein memo ignites MAGA backlash
by Stacy M. Brown
The conspiracy-driven culture that helped Donald Trump rise to power is now targeting him, as the president faces a surge of outrage over the Justice Department’s release of a report that debunks years of lurid claims about Jeffrey Epstein. For years, Trump and Attorney General Pam Bondi repeatedly promised that they would expose an explosive trove of Epstein-related evidence. In February, Bondi staged a White House photo op, handing out binders to conservative influencers labeled “The Epstein Files: Phase 1.” But last week, the Justice Department and the FBI issued a joint memo concluding there was no evidence that Epstein kept a secret list of powerful men involved in sex trafficking. The memo also said Epstein died by suicide in 2019, not by murder, contradicting conspiracy theories that Trump himself often amplified. The New York Times reported that the document immediately fueled anger across the president’s base. According to Politico, tensions inside the administration erupted at a meeting where FBI Director Kash Patel and Deputy Director Dan Bongino were pressed by officials about whether the FBI had been blocked from releasing more information. Afterward, Bongino skipped work last Friday and told colleagues he was considering quitting.
Trump told reporters Sunday, “I think so,” when asked if Bongino was still serving, adding, “He’s in good shape.” Patel posted Saturday that he would remain in the administration, acknowledging, “The conspiracy theories just aren’t true, never have been.”
As prominent pro-Trump figures fumed, Bondi became the focus of the backlash. At the Turning Point USA Student Action Summit in Tampa, Fox News host Laura Ingraham asked attendees whether they were satisfied with the investigation’s conclusion. The crowd responded with boos. Megyn Kelly called Bondi “the villain in this story,” saying, “You either believe that Pam Bondi was telling the truth then, or that she’s telling the truth now, but both cannot be true.” Rep. Anna Paulina Luna, a Florida Republican, warned Saturday, “Pam, if you can’t do your job, we’ll find someone who will.” Former Trump adviser Steve Bannon told The Daily Mail that Epstein was “the key that picks the lock on so many things —not just individuals, but also institutions.” Meanwhile, Mike Cernovich, who had been given one of the Epstein binders, wrote online, “No one is buying it. No one is dropping it.” Trump has defended Bondi, inviting her to join him in his box at the FIFA Club World Cup final and praising her on Truth Social. The president also tried to shift blame to Democrats, writing, “They created
the Epstein Files, just like they created the FAKE Hillary Clinton/Christopher Steele Dossier,” and asking why “Radical Left Lunatics” never released the supposed evidence themselves. But the frustration has only grown. InfoWars host Alex Jones called on Trump to “release everything,” warning, “This is not going away. It’s only blowing up ten times bigger.” Matt Walsh described Epstein as proof that “the corrupt and the powerful are never held accountable.” Tucker Carlson, who has repeatedly defended Trump in the past, told NBC News he was disgusted by the Justice Department’s response. “Rather than just admit that, Pam Bondi made a bunch of ludicrous claims on cable news shows that she couldn’t back up, and this current outrage is the result,” Carlson said. Ghislaine Maxwell, Epstein’s longtime associate, now serving a 20-year sentence for sex trafficking, is reportedly willing to testify before Congress. The Daily Mail quoted a source close to Maxwell saying, “She would welcome the chance to tell the American public the truth.” In an interview with Politico, far-right activist Laura Loomer called for a special counsel to take over the Epstein investigation. “I don’t think that she has been transparent or done a good job handling this issue,” Loomer said of Bondi.
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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, AUGUST 4, 2025 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, AUGUST 5, 2025, 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, AUGUST 11, 2025, 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.”
2AUG25
DEFENDANT(S): Estate Homes Builder, Inc., a Pennsylvania corporation, having taken title as or also known as Estate Home Builders, Inc., James R. Graf, III, an individual, and Occupant(s) or Tenant(s) of 4 Rosamond Street, McKees Rocks, Pennsylvania 15136
CASE NO.: GD-23-002962
DEBT: $83,930.30
NAME OF ATTORNEY(S): Michael J. Palumbo, Esquire
ADDRESS OF ATTY(S): 4700 Rockside Road, Suite 440, Independence, Ohio 44131
ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (216) 503-9512
SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Borough of McKees Rocks: Having erected thereon a residential structure being known and numbered as 4 Rosamond Street, McKees Rocks, Pennsylvania 15136. Deed Book Volume 18890, Page 1.08. Block and Lot Number 72-G-11.
3AUG25
DEFENDANT(S): Mission Development Group, LLC, a Pennsylvania limited liability company, Brian C. Krivanek, aka Brian Charles Krivanek, an individual, Jmel L. Jones, aka Jmel Lamont Jones, an individual, and Occupant(s) or Tenant(s) of 250 Paul Street, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15211
CASE NO.: GD-24-001723
DEBT: $255,533.47
NAME OF ATTORNEY(S): Michael J. Palumbo, Esquire
ADDRESS OF ATTY(S): 4700 Rockside Road, Suite 440, Independence, Ohio 44131
ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (216) 503-9512
SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, City of Pittsburgh, Ward 19: Having erected thereon a residential structure being known and numbered as 250 Paul Street, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15211. Deed Book Volume 18816, Page 425. Block and Lot Number 15-B-238.
4AUG25
DEFENDANT(S): Neuman Investing LLC, a New Jersey limited liability company, Michael R. Neuman, an individual, Jacquelin Palacio, an individual, Vaughn Cook, an individual, and Occupant(s) or Tenant(s) of 5517 Jackson Street, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15206
CASE NO.: GD-23-010455
DEBT: $609,214.98
NAME OF ATTORNEY(S): Michael J. Palumbo, Esquire
ADDRESS OF ATTY(S): 4700 Rockside Road, Suite 440, Independence, Ohio 44131
ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (216) 503-9512
SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, City of Pittsburgh, Ward 11: Having erected thereon a residential structure being known and numbered as 5517 Jackson Street, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15206. Deed Book Volume 19053, Page 230. Block and Lot Number 82-P-136.
5AUG25
DEFENDANT(S): Neuman Investing LLC, a New Jersey limited liability company, Michael R. Neuman, individual, Jacquelin Palacio, an individual, and Occupant(s) or Tenant(s) of 928 Mellon Street, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15206
CASE NO.: GD-23-011738
DEBT: $515,254.78
NAME OF ATTORNEY(S): Michael J. Palumbo, Esquire
ADDRESS OF ATTY(S): 4700 Rockside Road, Suite 440, Independence, Ohio 44131
ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (216) 503-9512
SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, City of Pittsburgh, Ward 11: Having erected thereon a residential structure being known and numbered as 928 Mellon Street, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15206. Deed Book Volume 19133, Page 487.Block and Lot Number 82-R-57.
6AUG25
DEFENDANT(S): JACL Holdings, LLC, a Pennsylvania limited liability company, James R. Graf, III, an individual, .and Occupant(s) or Tenant(s) of 619 Frederick Street, McKees Rocks, Pennsylvania 15136
CASE NO.: GD-23-000774
DEBT: $99,857.50
NAME OF ATTORNEY(S): Michael J. Palumbo, Esquire
ADDRESS OF ATTY(S): 4700 Rockside Road, Suite 440, Independence, Ohio 44131
ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (216) 503-9512
SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Borough of McKees Rocks: Having erected thereon a residential structure being known and numbered as 619 Frederick Street; McKees Rocks, Pennsylvania 15136. Deed Book Volume 18740, Page 238. Block and Lot Number 43-A-193.
7AUG25
DEFENDANT(S): JACL Holdings, LLC, a Pennsylvania limited liability company, James R. Graf, III, an individual, and Occupant(s) or Tenant(s) of 11-D Valley Street, McKees Rocks, Pennsylvania 15136
CASE NO.: GD-23-005097
DEBT: $62,444.37
NAME OF ATTORNEY(S): Michael J. Palumbo, Esquire
ADDRESS OF ATTY(S): 4700 Rockside Road, Suite 440, Independence, Ohio 44131
ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (216) 503-9512
SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Borough of McKees Rocks: Having erected thereon a residential structure being known and numbered as 11-D Valley Street, McKees Rocks, Pennsylvania 15136. Deed Book Volume 18974, Page 126. Block and Lot Number 72-B-44.
8AUG25
DEFENDANT(S): Lilla J. Heyden
CASE NO.: MG-13-000370
DEBT: $395,630.54
NAME OF ATTORNEY(S): Robert Fiacco, Esq.
ADDRESS OF ATTY(S): 1325 Franklin Avenue, Suite 160, Garden City, NY 11530 / 1628 John F. Kennedy Boulevard, Suite 1810, Philadelphia, PA 19103
ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: 212) 471-5100
SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, and Town (formerly Township) of McCandless: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 305 ARCADIA DRIVE, PITTSBURGH, PA 15237. DEED BOOK VOLUME 11148, PAGE 587. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 0825-H-00206-0000-00.
9AUG25
DEFENDANT(S): KYLE CARSWELL, KNOWN HEIR OF FELICIA A. POPE, DECEASED, AND THE UNKNOWN HEIRS OF FELICIA A. POPE, DECEASED, CASE NO.: MG-24-000974
DEBT: $23,665.45
NAME OF ATTORNEY(S): LEON P. HALLER, ESQUIRE
ADDRESS OF ATTY(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, 12th Ward of the City of Pittsburgh: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 1507 OBERLIN STREET, PITTSBURGH, PA 15206. DEED BOOK VOLUME 11042, PAGE 68. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 173-L-90.
10AUG25
DEFENDANT(S): David A. Barnes and Tabatha M. Gebhart
CASE NO.: MG-23-000587
DEBT: $507,416.31
NAME OF ATTORNEY(S): David L. Fuchs
ADDRESS OF ATTY(S): 554 Washington Avenue Carnegie, PA 15106
ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (412) 223-5404
SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny and South Fayette Township: Having erected thereon a townhouse Unit No. 201-R in Hastings, a Planned Community, being known and numbered as 1606 Hastings Park Drive, Bridgeville, PA 15017. Deed Book Volume 18871, Page 542. Block and Lot Number 0480-P00024-0000-00.
11AUG25
DEFENDANT(S): BRITTANY D. PATRICK; LEONARD A. GUERRE
CASE NO.: GD-24-007808
DEBT: $130,926.00
NAME OF ATTORNEY(S): Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC
ADDRESS OF ATTY(S): 133 GAITHER DRIVE, SUITE F MOUNT LAUREL, NJ 08054
ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: 855-225-6906
SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Borough of Tarentum: Having erected thereon a dwelling being known and numbered as I12 W 13TH AVE TARENTUM, PA 15084. Deed Book Volume 19275, Page 473. Block and Lot 1223-E-00060-0000-00
12AUG25
DEFENDANT(S): ROBERT D. LANGMANN; STEPHANIE A. LANGMANN
CASE NO.: GD-24-013996
DEBT: $80,316.14
NAME OF ATTORNEY(S): Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC
ADDRESS OF ATTY(S): 133 GAITHER DRIVE, SUITE F MOUNT LAUREL, NJ 08054
ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: 855-225-6906
SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Coraopolis Borough: Having erected thereon a dwelling being known and numbered as 514 HILAND AVE CORAOPOLIS, PA 15108. Deed Book Volume 15326, Page 52. Block and Lot 0419-F-00347-0000-00
13AUG25
DEFENDANT(S): CAROL L. REDLINGER
CASE NO.: GD-24-005838
DEBT: $83,514.12
NAME OF ATTORNEY(S): Robertson, Anschutz,
ADDRESS OF ATTY(S): 133 GAITHER DRIVE, SUITE F MOUNT LAUREL,
COURIER CLASSIFIEDS
16AUG25
21AUG25 DEFENDANT(S): Lauren Shoup
NAME OF ATTORNEY(S): Kristine M. Anthou, Esquire,
ADDRESS OF ATTY(S):
22AUG25 DEFENDANT(S): Ann Matscherz and Richard A Matscherz CASE NO.: MG-24-000086
DEBT:$135,291.56
NAME OF ATTORNEY(S): Stephen M. Hladik, Esquire
ADDRESS OF ATTY(S): Hladik, Onorato and Federman, LLP 298 Wissahickon Avenue, North Wales, PA 19454
ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (215) 855-9521
SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, TOWNSHIP OF ELIZABETH:
HAVING ERECTED THEREON A SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 5812 MEADE STREET, MCKEESPORT, PA 15135. DEED BOOK VOLUME 10788, PAGE 494. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 653-L-249.
23AUG25
DEFENDANT(S): JACL Holdings, LLC, a Pennsylvania limited liability company, James R. Graf, III, an individual, and Occupant(s) or Tenant(s) of 5 Rosamond Street, McKees Rocks, Pennsylvania 15136
CASE NO.: GD-23-000766
DEBT: $92,420.75
NAME OF ATTORNEY(S): Michael J. Palumbo, Esquire
ADDRESS OF ATTY(S): 4700 Rockside
25AUG25 DEFENDANT(S): Mary Anne Walde CASE NO.: MG-25-000184
DEBT: $20,076.57
NAME OF ATTORNEY(S): Kristine M. Anthou, Esquire, ADDRESS OF ATTY(S): Grenen & Birsic, P.C. One Gateway Center, 9th Floor, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (412) 281-7650
SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Borough of Swissvale: ‘ HAVING ERECTED THEREON A 2-1/2 STORY BRICK DWELLING WITH INTEGRAL GARAGE
KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 7806 SAINT LAWRENCE AVENUE, PITTSBURGH, PA 15218. DBV 6280, PG 603, B/L #235-A-6.
26AUG25
DEFENDANT(S): The Unknown Heirs of the Estate of Bruce N. Mackintosh, The Unknown Executors of the Estate of Bruce N. Mackintosh and The Unknown Administrators of the Estate of Bruce N. Mackintosh,
CASE NO.: GD-25-002040
DEBT: $34,818.47
NAME OF ATTORNEY(S): Kristine M. Anthou, Esquire,
ADDRESS OF ATTY(S): Grenen & Birsic, P.C. One Gateway Center, 9th Floor, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (412) 281-7650
SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Borough of Avalon:
HAVING ERECTED THEREON A DWELLING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 208 DELP STREET, PITTSBURGH, PA 15202. DBV 11284, PG 295, B/L#214-L-126.
27AUG25
DEFENDANT(S): MARK A. PRUNTY
CASE NO.: MG-24-000923
DEBT: $17,921.65
NAME OF ATTORNEY(S): Jill M. Fein. Esquire I Hill Wallack LLP
ADDRESS OF ATTY(S): 1000 Floral Vale Boulevard, Suite 300, Yardley, PA 19067
ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (215) 579-7700
SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, City of Pittsburgh-13th Ward HAVING ERECTED THEREON A TWO-STORY RESIDENTIAL DWELLING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 2340 PARK HILL DR., PITTSBURGH, PA 15221, DEED BOOK VOLUME 9323, PAGE 419. BLOCK & LOT NO. 231-L-38.
28AUG25
DEFENDANT(S):
Stacey L. Schrettner, solely in her capacity as heir of Gregory L. Schrettner, deceased, The Unknown Heirs, Successors, Assigns, and All Persons, Firms, or Associations Claiming Right, Title, or Interest from or under Gregory L. Schrettner, deceased
CASE NO.: MG-23-001028
DEBT: $111,769.28
NAME OF ATTORNEY(S): Jill M. Fein. Esquire I Hill Wallack LLP
ADDRESS OF ATTY(S): 1000 Floral Vale Boulevard, Suite 300, Yardley, PA 19067
ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (215) 579-7700
SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Borough of Coraopolis
HAVING ERECTED THEREON A ONE-STORY RESIDENTIAL DWELLING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 1808 RIDGE AVE, CORAOPOLIS, PA 15108 DEED BOOK VOLUME 13241, PAGE 506. BLOCK & LOT NO. 341-D-339.
30AUG25
DEFENDANT(S): CINDY SPRINGEL, IN HER CAPACITY AS HEIR OF WILBERT M. SPRINGEL, DECEASED HEIR OF DIANE WEST aka DIANE SPRINGEL; MICHAEL SPRINGEL, IN HIS CAPACITY AS HEIR OF WILBERT M. SPRINGEL, DECEASED HEIR OF DIANE WEST aka DIANE SPRINGEL; SHIRLEY PANUCCI, IN HER CAPACITY AS HEIR OF WILBERT M. SPRINGEL, DECEASED HEIR OF DIANE WEST aka DIANE SPRINGEL; UNKNOWN HEIRS, SUCCESSORS, ASSIGNS, AND ALL PERSONS, FIRMS, OR ASSOCIATIONS, CLAIMING RIGHT, TITLE, OR INTEREST, FROM OR UNDER DIANE WEST aka DIANE SPRINGEL; UNKNOWN HEIRS, SUCCESSORS, ASSIGNS, AND ALL PERSONS, FIRMS, OR ASSOCIATIONS, CLAIMING RJGHT, TITLE, OR INTEREST, FROM OR UNDER WILBERT M. SPRINGEL, DECEASED HEIR OF DIANE WEST aka DIANE SPRINGEL
CASE NO.: GD-24-002352
DEBT: $87,118.87
NAME OF ATTORNEY(S): Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC
ADDRESS OF ATTY(S): 133 GAITHER DRIVE, SUITE F MOUNT LAUREL, NJ 08054
ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: 855-225-6906
SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Borough of Etna: Having erected thereon a dwelling being known and numbered as 6 S SPRING ST PITTSBURGH, PA 15223. Deed Book Volume DE 11862, Page 478. Block and Lot 0221-S-00170-0000-00
31AUG25
DEFENDANT(S): CHRISTINE M. BIELAWSKI
CASE NO.: GD-24-009400
DEBT: $ 325,599.76
NAME OF ATTORNEY(S): Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC
ADDRESS OF ATTY(S): 133 GAITHER DRIVE, SUITE F MOUNT LAUREL, NJ 08054
ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: 855-225-6906
SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, City of Pittsburgh, 17th Ward: Having erected thereon a dwelling being known and numbered as 47 S 15TH
32AUG25
DEFENDANT(S): JAMES KENNETH KIMMEL, JR., IN HIS CAPAC-
ITY AS HEIR OF JAMES K. KIMMEL; JILL M. KIMMEL, IN HER CAPACITY AS HEIR OF JAMES K. KIMMEL; UNKNOWN HEIRS, SUCCESSORS, ASSIGNS, AND ALL PERSONS, FIRMS, OR ASSOCIATIONS CLAIMING RIGHT, TITLE, OR INTEREST FROM OR UNDER JAMES K. KIMMEL
CASE NO.: GD-24-008480
DEBT: $182,969.00
NAME OF ATTORNEY(S): Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC
ADDRESS OF ATTY(S): 133 GAITHER DRIVE, SUITE F MOUNT LAUREL, NJ 08054
ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: 855-225-6906
SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Shaler Township: Having erected thereon a dwelling being known and numbered as 126 MAGNOLIA DRIVE GLENSHAW, PA 15116. Deed Book Volume 10129, Page 053. Block and Lot 0356-R-00010-0000-00
33AUG25
DEFENDANT(S): Aubrey J. Clark; Florence A. Chinthiti
CASE NO.: MG-25-000154
DEBT: $74,727.68
NAME OF ATTORNEY(S): MDK Legal
ADDRESS OF ATTY(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 McKees Rocks: Having erected thereon a dwelling being known and numbered as 527 Island Avenue, McKees Rocks, PA 15136, AKA 527 Island Avenue, Mc Kees Rocks, PA 15136. Document Number 202140617, Deed Book Volume 18699, Page 511. Block and Lot Number 0043-B-00251-0000- 00.
34AUG25
DEFENDANT(S): Unknown Heirs, of the Estate of George C. Booker; Unknown Administrators, of the Estate of George C. Booker
CASE NO.: GD-23-012957
DEBT: $61,352.69
NAME OF ATTORNEY(S): MDK Legal
ADDRESS OF ATTY(S): P. 0. Box 165028 Columbus, OH 43216-5028
ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: 614-220-5611
SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, City of Duquesne: Having erected thereon a dwelling being known and numbered as 816 Hinnerman Street, Duquesne, PA 15110 AKA 816 Hinerman Street, Duquesne, PA 15110. Document Number 007553, Deed Book Volume 9868, Page 193. Block and Lot Number 0306-D-00190-0000-00.
35AUG25
DEFENDANT(S): UNKNOWN HEIRS, SUCCESSORS, ASSIGNS AND ALL PERSONS, FIRMS OR ASSOCIATIONS
CLAIMING RIGHT, TITLE OR·INTEREST FROM OR UNDER SARAH FIELDS LATIMER A/K/A SARAH LATIMER, DECEASED; ROBERT BRISTON, III IN HIS CAPACITY AS HEIR TO THE ESTATE OF ROBERT BRISTON, JR, DECEASED; UNKNOWN HEIRS, SUCCESSORS, ASSIGNS AND ALL PERSONS, FIRMS OR ASSOCIATIONS
CLAIMING RIGHT TITLE OF INTEREST FROM OR UNDER ROBERT BRISTON, JR., DECEASED
CASE NO.: MG-23-000188
DEBT: $94,209.71
NAME OF ATTORNEY(S): Carolyn Treglia, Esquire
ADDRESS OF ATTY(S): Brock & Scott, PLLC 2011. RENAISSANCE BOULEVARD,SUITE 100 KING OF PRUSSIA, PA 19406
ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (844) 856-6646
SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, City of Duquesne: Having erected thereon a dwelling being known and numbered as 816 Hinnerman Street, Duquesne, PA 15110 AKA 816 Hinerman Street, Duquesne, PA 15110. Document Number 007553, Deed Book Volume 9868, Page 193. Block and Lot Number 0306-D-00190-0000-00. 36AUG25
DEFENDANT(S): JUDY D. WACKER-AMON AIK/A JUDY AMON A!K/A JUDY D. AMON FKA JUDY D.WACKER
CASE NO.: MG-24-000763
DEBT: $404,031.40
NAME OF ATTORNEY(S): Carolyn Treglia, Esquire
ADDRESS OF ATTY(S): Brock & Scott, PLLC 2011. RENAISSANCE BOULEVARD,SUITE 100 KING OF PRUSSIA, PA 19406
ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (844) 856-6646 SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, CRESCENT TOWNSHIP Having erected thereon a dwelling being
DEFENDANT(S): BENJAMIN
37AUG25
DEBT: $168,989.64
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38AUG25
DEFENDANT(S): TERON L. ALLEN A/KIA TERON ALLEN CASE NO.: MG-24-000960
DEBT: $160,117.65
NAME OF ATTORNEY(S): Carolyn Treglia, Esquire
ADDRESS OF ATTY(S): Brock & Scott, PLLC 2011. RENAISSANCE BOULEVARD,SUITE 100 KING OF PRUSSIA, PA 19406
ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (844) 856-6646
SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, MUNICIPALITY OF PENN HILLS Having erected thereon a dwelling being known and numbered as 424 COLLINS DR, PITTSBURGH, PA 15235. Deed Book Volume 18870, Page 89. Block and Lot Number 0538-P-00081-0000-00
39AUG25
DEFENDANT(S): BRANDON E. DUFFY CASE NO.: MG-24-000866
DEBT: $124,126.75
NAME OF ATTORNEY(S): Carolyn Treglia, Esquire
ADDRESS OF ATTY(S): Brock & Scott, PLLC 2011. RENAISSANCE BOULEVARD,SUITE 100 KING OF PRUSSIA, PA 19406
ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (844) 856-6646
SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, BOROUGH OF WEST VIEW Having erected thereon a dwelling being known and numbered as 40 RJCHLAND AVE, PITTSBURGH, PA 15229. Deed Book Volume 19129, Page 569. Block and Lot Number 0280-K-00356-0000-00
40AUG25
DEFENDANT(S): DEBORAH GIZA F/K/A DEBORAH J. FORNOF F/K/A DEBRA JEAN FORNOF
CASE NO.: MG-24-000592
DEBT: $95,487.97
NAME OF ATTORNEY(S): Carolyn Treglia, Esquire
ADDRESS OF ATTY(S): Brock & Scott, PLLC 2011. RENAISSANCE BOULEVARD,SUITE 100 KING OF PRUSSIA, PA 19406
ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (844) 856-6646
SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, BOROUGH OF SHARPSBURG Having erected thereon a dwelling being known and numbered as 1817 SOUTH CANAL STREET, PITTSBURGH, PA 15215. Deed Book Volume 15378, Page 95. Block and Lot Number 0168-L-00011-0000-00
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DEFENDANT(S): JEFFREY S. WEINBERG ESQUIRE, ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF NORBERT HARRY BAUER A/K/A NORBERT BAUER DECEASED CASE NO.: MG-23-000538
DEBT: $98,147.27
NAME OF ATTORNEY(S): Carolyn Treglia, Esquire
ADDRESS OF ATTY(S): Brock & Scott, PLLC 2011. RENAISSANCE BOULEVARD,SUITE 100 KING OF PRUSSIA, PA 19406
ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (844) 856-6646
DEFENDANT(S): JOHN 0. KERR CASE NO.: MG-24-000528
DEBT: $99,080.84
NAME OF ATTORNEY(S): Carolyn Treglia, Esquire
ADDRESS OF ATTY(S):
SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, HARRISON TOWNSHIP Having erected thereon a dwelling being known and numbered as 216 SUMMIT DR, NATRONA HEIGHTS, PA 15065. Deed Book Volume 9410, Page 84. Block and Lot Number 2204-P-00192-0000-00 42AUG25
SHORT DESCRIPTION: ALL THE RIGHT, TITLE, INTEREST AND CLAIM OF JERRY J. JONES AND KASEY AMANDA JONES OF, IN AND TO ALL
DESCRIBED REAL ESTATE: SITUATED IN THE TOWNSHIP OF NORTH VERSAILLES, COUNTY OF ALLEGHENY, COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA. HAVING ERECTED THEREON A DWELLING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 401 WEST CARTER DRIVE, NORTH VERSAILLES, PA 15137. DESCRIBED AT DEED BOOK 16845, PAGE 179, INSTRUMENT NO. 2017-32148, PARCEL NUMBER 0376-P-00352-0000-00.
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PLAINTIFFS BRENTWOOD BOROUGH SCHOOL DISTRICT AND BRENTWOOD BOROUGH, vs. DEFENDANT(S): JUAN DECARLO LLOYD, SR. CASE NO.: GD 25-000299
DEBT: $16,946.93
NAME OF ATTORNEY(S): JOHN T. VOGEL, TUCKER ARENSBERG, P.C. ADDRESS OF ATTY(S): TUCKER ARENSBERG, P.C.1500 ONE PPG PLACE, PITTSBURGH, PA 15222
ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: 412.594.3902
SHORT DESCRIPTION: IN THE COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, COUNTY OF ALLEGHENY, BOROUGH OF BRENTWOOD: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A
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DEFENDANT(S): UNKNOWN HEIRS, SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS AND ALL PERSONS, FIRMS, OR ASSOCIATIONS CLAIMING ANY RIGHT, TITLE OR INTEREST FROM OR UNDER ELIZABETH ALWORTH CASE NO.: GD-24-006122
DEBT: $75,212.49
NAME OF ATTORNEY(S): Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC
ADDRESS OF ATTY(S): 133 GAITHER DRIVE, SUITE F MOUNT LAUREL, NJ 08054
ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: 855-225-6906
SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Borough of Versailles: Having erected thereon a dwelling being known and numbered as 16 OLYMPIA PARK PLZ, MCKEESPORT, PA 15132. Deed Book Volume 9108, Page 151. Block and Lot Number 0555-M-003250000-00.
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DEFENDANT(S): IAN CHRISTOPHER JONES, KNOWN HEIR OF LATICKA D. CLEVELAND, DECEASED, and THE UNKNOWN HEIRS OF LATICKA D. CLEVELAND,DECEASED, CASE NO.: MG-24-000457
DEBT: $33,627.99
NAME OF ATTORNEY(S): LEON P. HALLER, ESQUIRE
ADDRESS OF ATTY(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, Third Ward of the Borough of Braddock:
HAVING ERECTED THEREON A DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 314 HOLLAND AVENUE, BRADDOCK, PA 15104. DEED BOOK VOLUME 12639, PAGE 98. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 236-R-56.
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DEFENDANT(S): RODNEY R. SHOCKEY CASE NO.: MG-19-001157
DEBT: $66,178.83
NAME OF ATTORNEY(S): Michael J. Clark, Esquire
ADDRESS OF ATTY(S): Five Greentree Centre 525 Route 73 North,
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CASE NO.: MG-20-000328
DEBT: $159,692.97
NAME OF ATTORNEY(S): Stern & Eisenberg, PC
ADDRESS OF ATTY(S): The Shops at Valley Square, 1581 Main Street, Suite 200, Warrington, PA 18976
ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (215) 572-8111
SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, and Borough of Greentree:
Having erected thereon a dwelling being known and numbered as 886 Heckler Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15220. Deed Book Volume 10827, Page 380. Block and Lot Number 0018-N-0l 94.
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DEFENDANT(S): Lin J. Thorne a/k/a Lin Thorne, individually, and in her capacity as Executrix of the Estate of Alan Schick a/k/a Alan A. Schick
CASE NO.: MG-23-001026
DEBT: $111,475.35
NAME OF ATTORNEY(S): Stern & Eisenberg, PC
ADDRESS OF ATTY(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 Elizabeth Township:
Having erected thereon a dwelling being known and numbered as 2118 Ridge Road, McKeesport, PA 15135. Deed Book Volume 16431, Page 455. Block and Lot Number 875-C-74.
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DEFENDANT(S): ENK REAL ESTATE INVESTMENTS LLC, KEVIN DAYID TALLEY, JR., LESLI SOMERSET TALLEY
CASE NO.: GD-25-002082
DEBT: $640,990.87
NAME OF ATTORNEY(S): Shnayder Law Firm, LLC
ADDRESS OF ATTY(S): 148 East Street Road, 352, Feasterville, PA 19053
ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: 215-834-3103
SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, 23rd Ward of the City of Pittsburgh:
PARCEL 1: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A
DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 1027 SALTER WAY, PITTSBURGH, PA 15212. DEED BOOK VOLUME 18870, PAGE 567. BLOCK A D LOT NUMBER 24-F-74. PARCEL 2: HAVING
ERECTED THEREON A RESIDENTIAL AUXILIARY BUILDING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 1027 SALTER WAY, PITTSBURGH, PA 15212. DEED BOOK VOLUME 18870, PAGE 567. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 24-F-75. 87AUG25
DEFENDANT(S): Alexander Findrick III AKA Alexander Findrick
CASE NO.: MG-24-000266
DEBT: $92,416.06
NAME OF ATTORNEY(S): Stem & Eisenberg, PC
ADDRESS OF ATTY(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 Elizabeth Township:
PARCEL 1: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A
DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 6740 SMITHFIELD ST, MCKEESPORT, PA 151351014. DEED BOOK VOLUME 19097, PAGE 297. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 0553-P-00252-000000. PARCEL 2: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A RESIDENTIAL AUXILIARY BUILDING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 6740 SMITHFIELD ST, MCKEESPORT, PA 15135-1014. DEED BOOK VOLUME 19097, PAGE 297. BLOCKAND LOT NUMBER 0553-P-00265-0000- 00.
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DEFENDANT(S): Abigail Katzen
CASE NO.: MG-24-000942
DEBT: $224,610.42
NAME OF ATTORNEY(S): Robert P. Wendt, Esquire
ADDRESS OF ATTY(S): 275 Curry Hollow Rd, Bldg. 1, Suite 280, Pittsburgh, PA 15236
ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: 914-219-5787 x 490
SHORT DESCRIPTION: All the following described real estate situated in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, and Borough of Edgewood Having erected thereon a residential single-family dwelling being known and numbered as 325 Locust Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15218; Deed Book 14899, Page 124; which has a Block and Lot of 234-A-I0
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PLAINTIFF(S): County of Allegheny Vs.
DEFENDANT(S): Shannon J. Suba
CASE NO.: GD 23-006650
DEBT: $2,986.73
NAME OF ATTORNEY(S): Joseph W. Gramc, Esquire
ADDRESS OF ATTY(S): 525 William Penn Place, Suite 3110 Pittsburgh, PA 15219
ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (412) 281-0587
SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, City of McKeesport- Ward 9: Having erected thereon a two-story frame house being known as 2612 Olympia Street, McKeesport, PA 15132. Deed Book Volume 17224, Page 32, Block & Lot No. 464-C-98.
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PLAINTIFF(S): County of Allegheny Vs.
DEFENDANT(S): Tammy J. Chlystek & Lou A. Warman
CASE NO.: GD 23-014034
DEBT: : $2,714.44
NAME OF ATTORNEY(S): Joseph W. Gramc, Esquire
ADDRESS OF ATTY(S): 525 William Penn Place, Suite 3110 Pittsburgh, PA 15219
ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (412) 281-0587
SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, City of McKeesport- Ward 11: Having erected thereon a two-story frame house being known as 414 29th Street, McKeesport, PA 15132. Deed Book Volume 11090, Page 360, Block & Lot No. 464-F-274.
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PLAINTIFF(S): County of Allegheny Vs. DEFENDANT(S): Linda J. Breitinger
CASE NO.: GD 24-006767
DEBT: $2,638.51
NAME OF ATTORNEY(S): Joseph W. Gramc, Esquire
ADDRESS OF ATTY(S): 525 William Penn Place, Suite 3110 Pittsburgh, PA 15219
ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (412) 281-0587
SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Borough of Glassport: Having erected thereon a two-story frame house being known as 538 Indiana Avenue, Glassport, PA 15045. Deed Book Volume 13852, Page 395. Block & Lot No. 558-C-49.
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PLAINTIFF(S): County of Allegheny Vs. DEFENDANT(S): Robert F. Bagaley, Jr
CASE NO.: GD 23-013191
DEBT: $4,832.78
NAME OF ATTORNEY(S): Joseph W. Gramc, Esquire
ADDRESS OF ATTY(S): 525 William Penn Place, Suite 3110 Pittsburgh, PA 15219
ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (412) 281-0587
SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Township of Indiana: Having erected thereon a one-story brick house being known as 3484 Saxonburg Boulevard, Pittsburgh, PA 15238. Deed Book Volume 5410, Page 297, Block & Lot No. 722-R-4I.
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PLAINTIFF(S): Woodland Hills School District Vs. DEFENDANT(S): Lauren Vrcic, Executrix of the Estate of William Ciorra, Deceased
CASE NO.: GD 23-009065
DEBT: $5,035.12
NAME OF ATTORNEY(S): Joseph W. Gramc, Esquire
ADDRESS OF ATTY(S): 525 William Penn Place, Suite 3110 Pittsburgh, PA 15219
ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (412) 281-0587
SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Borough of Swissvale: Having erected thereon a two-story frame house being known as 1618 Miriam Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15218. Deed Book Volume 18036, Page 481. Block & Lot No. 177-L-36.
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PLAINTIFF(S): North Hills School District Vs. DEFENDANT(S): Cynthia A. Cromie, Administratrix of the Estate of Lydia Kisko, Deceased
CASE NO.: G.D. 24-004758
DEBT: $5,657.24
NAME OF ATTORNEY(S): Joseph W. Gramc, Esquire
ADDRESS OF ATTY(S): 525 William Penn Place, Suite 3110 Pittsburgh, PA 15219
ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (412) 281-0587
SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Township of Ross: Having erected thereon a one-story brick house being known as 136 Enger Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15214. Deed Book Volume 7292, Page 109. Block & Lot No. 161-K-17.
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PLAINTIFF(S): County of Allegheny Vs.
DEFENDANT(S): William W. Delancey & Sandra L. Delancey
CASE NO.: GD 24-006354
DEBT: $2,266.75
NAME OF ATTORNEY(S): Joseph W. Gramc, Esquire
ADDRESS OF ATTY(S): 525 William Penn Place, Suite 3110 Pittsburgh, PA 15219
ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (412) 281-0587
SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Borough of Plum: Having erected thereon a one-story frame house being known as 4826 Sardis Road, New Kensington, PA 15068. Deed Book Volume 13845, Page 481, Block & Lot No. 968-R-196.
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PLAINTIFF(S): County of Allegheny Vs. DEFENDANT(S): Dale Zink CASE NO.: GD 23-007229
DEBT: $2,487.69
NAME OF ATTORNEY(S): Joseph W. Gramc, Esquire
ADDRESS OF ATTY(S):
ATTORNEY
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PLAINTIFF(S): County of Allegheny Vs. DEFENDANT(S): Gregory J. Meadows
CASE NO.: GD 19-007139
DEBT: $8,180.53
NAME OF ATTORNEY(S): Joseph W. Gramc, Esquire
ADDRESS OF ATTY(S): 525 William Penn Place, Suite 3110 Pittsburgh, PA 15219
ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (412) 281-0587
SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Borough of Tarentum: Having erected thereon a two-story frame house being known as 338 West 10th Avenue, Tarentum, PA 15084. Deed Book Volume 11357, Page 562. Block & Lot No. 1223-N-28.
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PLAINTIFF(S): County of Allegheny Vs. DEFENDANT(S): Tara Danielle Allen
CASE NO.: GD 19-000831
DEBT: $4,258.38
NAME OF ATTORNEY(S): Joseph W. Gramc, Esquire
ADDRESS OF ATTY(S): 525 William Penn Place, Suite 3110 Pittsburgh, PA 15219
ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (412) 281-0587
SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Township of Forward: Having erected thereon a one-story brick house being known as 4710 Williamsport Road, Monongahela, PA 15063. Deed Book Volume 16116, Page 113. Block & Lot No. 1574-N-71.
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PLAINTIFF(S): County of Allegheny Vs. DEFENDANT(S): Paul F. Klysz & Kathleen Toomey & Maurice J. Toomey, III
CASE NO.: GD 23-003941
DEBT: $3,585.87
NAME OF ATTORNEY(S): Joseph W. Gramc, Esquire
ADDRESS OF ATTY(S): 525 William Penn Place, Suite 3110 Pittsburgh, PA 15219
ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (412) 281-0587
SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Borough of Sharpsburg: Having erected thereon a two-story frame house being known as 1320 Middle Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15215. Deed Book Volume 12660, Page 588, Block & Lot No. 168-K-166.
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PLAINTIFF(S): County of Allegheny Vs. DEFENDANT(S): Paul F. Klysz
CASE NO.: GD 24-006188
DEBT: $3,907.87
NAME OF ATTORNEY(S): Joseph W. Gramc, Esquire
ADDRESS OF ATTY(S): 525 William Penn Place, Suite 3110 Pittsburgh, PA 15219
ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (412) 281-0587
SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Borough of Sharpsburg: Having erected thereon a two-story brick house being known as 1417 South Canal Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15215. Deed Book Volume 8121, Page 29, Block & Lot No. 168-K-317.
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PLAINTIFF(S): County of Allegheny Vs. DEFENDANT(S): Nancy Jean Sernenko
CASE NO.: GD 24-007806
DEBT: $2,382.92
NAME OF ATTORNEY(S): Joseph W. Gramc, Esquire
ADDRESS OF ATTY(S): 525 William Penn Place, Suite 3110 Pittsburgh, PA 15219
ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (412) 281-0587
SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Township of North Versailles: Having erected thereon a one-story frame house being known as 412 Cedarhurst Drive, North Versailles, PA 15137. Deed Book Volume 17613, Page 435. Block & Lot No. 459-P-199.
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PLAINTIFF(S): County of Allegheny Vs. DEFENDANT(S): Kevin J. Roth & Shelby A. Roth
CASE NO.: GD 24-001147
DEBT: $5,675.52
NAME OF ATTORNEY(S): Joseph W. Gramc, Esquire
ADDRESS OF ATTY(S): 525 William Penn Place, Suite 3110 Pittsburgh, PA 15219
ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (412) 281-0587
SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Township of Pine: Having erected thereon a one-story brick house being known as 100 Fawn Drive, Wexford, PA
PLAINTIFF(S):
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DEBT: $4,304.34
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DEFENDANT(S): Richard H. McCloskey, Jr., CASE NO.:MG-25-000183
DEBT: $330,551.26
NAME OF ATTORNEY(S):
Kristine M. Anthou, Esquire
ADDRESS OF ATTY(S): Grenen & Birsic, P.C. One Gateway Center, 9th Floor, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (412) 281-7650
SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Borough of Plum:
PARCEL 1: HAVING THEREON A VACANT LAND
KNOWN AS RENTON ROAD, PITTSBURGH, PA 15239. DEED BOOK VOLUME 16904, PAGE 471, BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 1237-N-287.
PARCEL 2: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A DWELLING KNOWN AS 1400 MALLISEE ROAD, PITTSBURGH, PA 15239. DEED BOOK VOLUME 16904, PAGE 471, BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 1101-D-107. 114AUG25
DEFENDANT(S): Dorian L. Couzzens, Co-Administrator of The Estate of Lana J. Couzzens a/k/a Lana Couzzens-Heywood, Deceased and Frederick L. Couzzen, Co-Administrator of The Estate of Lana J. Couzzens a/k/a Lana Couzzens-Heywood, Deceased
CASE NO.: MG-23-000171
DEBT: $11,178.50
NAME OF ATTORNEY(S): Stephen M. Hladik, Esquire
ADDRESS OF ATTY(S): Hladik, Onorato and Federman, LLLP 298 Wissahickon Avenue, North Wales, PA 19454
ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (215) 855-9521
SHORT DESCRIPTION: 111 the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, 13TH WARD OF THE CITY OF PITTSBURGH: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 7022 KEDRON STREET, PITTSBURGH, PA 15208. DEED BOOK VOLUME 12585. PAGE 11. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 174-A-2070-1. 115AUG25 PLAINTIFF(S) WEST JEFFERSON HILLS SCHOOL DISTRICT Vs. DEFENDANT(S): LAWRENCE LATIA CASE NO.: GD-24-003551
DEBT: $15,344.15
NAME OF ATTORNEY(S): Elizabeth P. Sattler, Esquire
ADDRESS OF ATTY(S): 445 Fort Pitt Boulevard, Suite 503, Pittsburgh, PA 15219
ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: 412-391-0160 SHORT DESCRIPTION: 111 the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, 13TH WARD OF THE CITY OF PITTSBURGH: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, BOROUGH OF WEST ELIZABETH: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A COMMERCIAL MOBILE HOME PARK, KNOWN AS 1100 BURNETTE STREET, WEST ELIZABETH, PA 15088: DEED BOOK 3419, PAGE 439. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 1134-S-27.
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Petition for Determination of Title to 816 Anaheim Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15219. (0027-B00186-0000-00) Estate of LUNELLE MCKENZIE deceased, filed by Nya Mckenzie at No. 021004535, Orphans Court. Quinntarra Morant, Esq. Morant Law Offices, PO Box 10946, Pittsburgh, PA 15236.
Estate of MR. FRANCO AMICORE, JR. Deceased of 814 9th Street, Mckees Rocks, PA 15136, Estate No.: 02-25-03961, Ms. Paulette Amicone, Administrator c/o Max C. Feldman, Esquire and the Law Office of Max C. Feldman, 1322 5th Avenue, Coraopolis, PA 15108
Estate of HAROLD BRUNN ROTH A/K/A HAROLD B. ROTH, Deceased of Pittsburgh, PA, Estate No.: 03615 of 2025, Excutrix, Heather Roth and Carolyn Roth or to E.J. Strassburger, Esq., Strassburger McKenna Gutnick & Gefsky, 444 Liberty Avenue, Ste. 2200, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Estate of IRENE ROSE EASLER A/K/A IRENE R. EASLER, Deceased of Verona, Estate No.: 03723 of 2025, Excutrix, Debora Easler and Shirley Moffat or to Devin Hallett Snyder, Esq., Strassburger McKenna Gutnick & Gefsky, 444 Liberty Avenue, Ste. 2200, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Estate of DENNIS M. FLAHERTY, Case No. 4062 of 2025. Will admitted to probate by Order dated June 24, 2025. No estate opened. Peter B. Lewis, Counsel, Neighborhood Legal Services, 928 Penn Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15222.
Petition to Determine Title to 119 Bridge Street, Oakdale, PA 15071, formerly owned by ELLA MAE WILLIAMS, A/K/A ELLA WILLIAMS, deceased, filed June 24, 2025 by Brian Williams, No. 4051 of 2025 Peter B. Lewis, Neighborhood Legal Services, 928 Penn Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15222, Counsel.
Estate of MICHAEL A. MARINO, Deceased of 24 Kenmore Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15221, Estate No.: 02-25-01565, Excutrix, Amy Glance, 36 Kenmore Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15221 or to William C. Price, Jr., Price & Associates, P.C., 2005 Noble Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15218
Estate of MARY E. MAYOWSKI, Deceased of McKees Rocks, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, No. 02-25-03645, Albert J. Mayowski, Jr., Executor, 1067 Waterford Court East, Canonsburg, PA 15317 or to TODD A. FULLER, Atty; BRENLOVE & FULLER, LLC., 401 Washington Avenue, Bridgeville, PA 15017
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Angela N. Jones, known Heir of Samuel Jones, deceased
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COURT OF COMMON PLEAS ALLEGHENY COUNTY
CASE NO. MG-24-000319
DEFENDANTS
NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL PROPERTY
TO: Unknown Heirs, Successors, Assigns and All Persons, Firms or Associations Claiming Right, Title or Interest from or under
Samuel Jones, deceased 3253 Faronia Street Pittsburgh, PA 15204
THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. IF YOU HAVE PREVIOSULY RECEIVED A DISCHARGE IN BANKRUPTCY, THIS IS NOT AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED TO BE AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT, BUT ONLY ENFORCEMENT OF A LIEN AGAINST PROPERTY.
Your house (real estate) at: 3253 Faronia Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15204 is scheduled to be sold at Sheriff’s Sale on September 2, 2025 at 9:00AM, in Allegheny County, Fourth Floor, Gold Room, Courthouse, Pittsburgh, PA to enforce the court judgment of $43,228.24 obtained by Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for the Asset Backed Securities Corporation Long Beach Home Equity Loan Trust 2000-LB1 Home Equity Loan Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2000-LB1 (the mortgagee) against you. As a result, a writ of execution has been issued in the amount of $45,985.37.
NOTICE OF OWNER’S RIGHTS
YOU MAY BE ABLE TO PREVENT THIS SHERIFF’S SALE
To prevent this Sheriff’s Sale you must take immediate action: The sale will be cancelled if you pay back to the mortgagee the back payments, late charges, costs, and reasonable attorneys fees due. To find out how much you must pay, you may call: (610) 278-6800.
PLEASE NOTE a Schedule of Distribution will be filed by the Sheriff on a date specified by the Sheriff not later than thirty (30) days after sale. Distribution will be made in accordance with the schedule unless exceptions are filed thereto within 20 days after the filing of the schedule
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Notice of Special 2026 Capital Proposal Strategy Meeting (Pursuant to the Act of July 19, 1994, P.L. #386, 65 P.S. 261) THE CITY OF PITTSBURGH-EQUIPMENT LEASING AUTHORITY 2026 CAPITAL PROPOSAL STRATEGY MEETING SHALL BE HELD ON:
Thursday, August 7th, 2025 At 10:00 A.M. CITY COUNTY BUILDING, ROOM 646 (THE LEARNING LAB) PITTSBURGH, PA 15219
This meeting is open to the public to participate in person or via conference call at the following number: Call-in Number: 1-412-851-3584 Guest Passcode: 202 409 159#
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Project details and dates are described in each project manual.
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ALLEGHENY COUNTY SANITARY 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 for MEDIA ROOM DESIGN
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 firms interested in designing a Media Room.
A mandatory informational meeting will be held onsite on July 23, 2025, at 10:00a.m. (EST) in person at the Environmental Compliance Building, third floor conference room. A site visit will be included at that time. Due to plant construction, parking is limited. Proposers are encouraged to park in the prison parking lot south of the plant. Those with mobility concerns will be accommodated at the plant. You must pre-register by 12:00p.m. July 22, 2025, by submitting an attendance list to procurement@alcosan.org.
ALCOSAN is a secure facility; all attendees must be on the list, or they will not be allowed on plant.
ALCOSAN intends to award the services to one firm to perform all services.
Electronic submittals must be received no later than 2:00 p.m. (EST) August 20, 2025. It is the 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/work-with-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.
Thomas Meston Manager, Communications
LEGAL ADVERTISING
OFFICIAL BOROUGH OF SWISSVALE
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
Notice is hereby given that separate and sealed proposals will be received by the Borough of Swissvale, at the Municipal Building, 7600 Evans Street, Pittsburgh (Swissvale), PA 15218 until 11:00 AM, Prevailing Time, on Thursday, July 31, 2025, and opened and read immediately thereafter for the following project: SCHLEY AVENUE SANITARY SEWER REPLACEMENT
Copies of Information for Bidders, Contract, Form of Proposal and Bid Forms, Plans and Specifications may be examined or obtained for bidding purposes from the GLENN ENGINEERING & ASSOCIATES, 14920 Route 30; North Huntingdon, PA 15642. Copies of the documents may be obtained with a check or money order deposit (non-refundable) made payable to Glenn Engineering & Associates, Ltd., in the amount of One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) PER EACH SET. Requests for mailing will be honored with an additional fee of Eighteen Dollars ($18.00) PER EACH SET. NO documents will be issued within 48 hours of the scheduled bid opening. Each proposal shall be accompanied by a Bidder’s Bond, Cashier’s Check, or Certified Check in favor of the Borough of Swissvale in the amount of not less than ten percent (10%) of the amount of the proposal, as evidence the bidder will accept and carry out the conditions of the contract in case of award.
This contract shall be subject to the Pennsylvania Prevailing Wage Act of August 15, 1961, P.L. 987, as amended, 43 P.S. Section 165 et seq. Workers shall not be paid less than the prevailing minimum wages as set forth in the applicable schedule.
No bid may be withdrawn for a period of sixty (60) days once filed with the Borough of Swissvale. The Borough of Swissvale reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive any informality in the bids received.
ATTEST:
Greg Bachy
Christopher Ansell Borough Manager President of
Council
NOTICE TO BIDDERS WCHA - INVITATION FOR BIDS RE-BID
EXTERIOR MODERNIZATION
Westmoreland County Housing Authority (WCHA) is requesting construction bids for the referenced project through sealed bids which will be received by the WCHA, until July 30, 2025 at 10:00 A.M. (eastern standard time). Bids shall be deposited at the Administrative Office of the Westmoreland County Housing Authority, 167 South Greengate Road, Greensburg PA 15601 (Main Entrance – Rear of Building). Bids received will then be opened publically. Electronic Bid Documents are available for downloading at www.wchaonline.com. Bidders are required to register online at the www.wchaonline.com to view bid documents. Plan holders proposing to bid shall also register their intent to submit a bid with Westmoreland County Housing Authority via email to lindam@wchaonline.com and eriks@wchaonline.com in accordance with the bid requirements. Westmoreland County Housing Authority, By: Michael L. Washowich, Executive Director / Contracting Officer
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 9:00 AM. (local time) on Thursday, August 28, 2025 at the office of the Housing Authority of the County of Beaver, 300 State Ave, Beaver, Pennsylvania at which time bids will be publicly opened and read aloud for the following: Boiler Renovations at Rocco Bovalino Apts, Gordon Camp Family Apts and Economy Village and HVAC Renovations at Morado Dwellings, Pleasantview Homes, Gordon Camp Family Apts, Economy Village, Crestview Village, Linmar Terrace and Linmar Terrace Extension
A fifteen percent (15 %) bid bond is required for this project. Proposed forms of contract documents, including Plans and Specifications may be obtained from the Housing Authority of the County of Beaver by first mailing $125.00 in the form of a check made payable to the HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE COUNTY OF BEAVER, 300 State Ave, Beaver, PA 15009 for each set of documents so obtained. An additional $15.00 is required if you want it mailed. DEPOSITS ARE NOT REFUNDABLE. All bidders are REQUIRED to buy the full set of plans and specifications. Plans and Specifications will be available on Thursday, July 17, 2025 Please call to arrange for pick-up. (724) 775-1220 ext 2022. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY and Section 3 Compliance are required. A Pre-Bid Conference will be held at 1:00 PM on Thursday, August 7, 2025 at The James F. Tress Administration Building, 300 State Ave, Beaver, PA 15009.
NOTICE TO BIDDERS
WCHA - INVITATION FOR BIDS REBID EXTERIOR MODERNIZATION & ROOFING REPLACEMENT PROJECT PA 18-40 DERRY TOWNHOUSES
GENERAL CONSTRUCTION –CONTRACT – PA 18-40 - 2025.1 - GC
Westmoreland County Housing Authority (WCHA) is requesting construction bids for the referenced project through sealed bids which will be received by the WCHA, until July 30, 2025 at 10:00 A.M. (eastern standard time). Bids shall be deposited at the Administrative Office of the Westmoreland County Housing Authority, 167 South Greengate Road, Greensburg PA 15601 (Main Entrance – Rear of Building). Bids received will then be opened publically. Electronic Bid Documents are available for downloading at www.wchaonline.com. Bidders are required to register online at the www.wchaonline.com to view bid documents. Plan holders proposing to bid shall also register their intent to submit a bid with Westmoreland County Housing Authority via email to lindam@wchaonline.com and eriks@wchaonline.com in accordance with the bid requirements.
Westmoreland County Housing Authority, By: Michael L. Washowich, Executive Director / Contracting Officer
OFFICIAL ADVERTISEMENT THE BOARD OF PUBLIC EDUCATION of the SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PITTSBURGH Submit sealed proposals to the Facilities Department, Pittsburgh Public Schools Service Center, 1305 Muriel Street, Pittsburgh PA 15203 until 2:00 p.m. D/EST on 15 August 2025 for: Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for Architectural and Engineering Services for 2026-2027 A/E On-call Services RFQ/P is available at the Pittsburgh Public Schools website,
LEGAL ADVERTISING Bids/Proposals
LEGAL ADVERTISING Bids/Proposals
Sealed proposals will be received by EDGEWOOD BOROUGH, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania through the Quest Construction Data Network (QuestCDN) at www.questcdn.com until 11:00 AM prevailing time on August 14, 2025 for:
CONTRACT NO. 25-S01: KOENIG FIELD STAIRCASE AND BICYCLE RUNNEL
The scope of work for Contract No. 25-S01 generally consists of the demolition of existing concrete stairs and construction of design/build Concrete Stairs (Contract A) or Steel Stairs (Contract B) and foundations, bicycle runnel and handrail, erosion and sedimentation control facilities, vegetation removal, and all necessary appurtenances and restoration for said construction. All bidders are required to buy the Bid Documents in PDF format for a nonrefundable deposit of $175.00 from QuestCDN at www.questcdn.com using the following project numbers: 9578883 (Concrete – Contract A) and 9756998 (Steel – Contract B). Contact their Customer Support regarding membership registration, downloading and working with digital project information at 952-233-1632 or info@questcdn.com. Any technical questions regarding the bid documents are to be directed to LSSE. The Borough of Edgewood received a Multimodal Transportation Fund Grant award from the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development for partially funding this project. Bidder must agree to comply with all requirements associated with the Grant. Pennsylvania prevailing wage rates apply. Proposals must be upon the forms furnished by the Borough. The bid must be accompanied by a certified check or bid bond in the amount of ten percent (10%) of the bid, made payable to the Edgewood Borough to guarantee the bidder’s entrance into the contract if given the award. No bid bond shall be waived or returned because the Bidder has failed to or cannot comply with any requirements as set forth in the plans, specifications, or any applicable statutes of the State of Pennsylvania or any applicable municipal ordinances.
The Borough reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and to waive any informalities in the bidding. No bid may be withdrawn for ninety (90) calendar days after the scheduled time for receipt of bids. Attention is directed to the fact that procurement is subject to all requirements of the Pennsylvania “Steel Products Procurement Act, Act No. 1978-3”; and for Contract value exceeding $25,000, the Pennsylvania Prevailing Wage Act (Act of 1961 P.L. 987), and The Public Works Employment Verification Act (July 2012) apply.
The Borough shall (a) award the construction contract to the lowest responsible bidder therefore, or (b) reject all bids received within ninety (90) days of the date of bid opening; provided, however, that the Borough may, in its sole discretion, delay such award or rejection for up to one hundred twenty (120) days from the bid opening date until the Borough has received all required approvals from other governmental agencies. Bidders on this work will be required to comply with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
EDGEWOOD BOROUGH Rob Zahorchak, Manager
EDGEWOOD BOROUGH AND SWISSVALE BOROUGH INVITATION FOR BIDS
Edgewood Borough and Swissvale Borough will receive bids for the EDGEWOOD/SWISSVALE ARLE TRAFFIC SIGNAL UPGRADES project at the following seven (7) intersections:
• South Braddock Avenue and Hutchinson Avenue
• South Braddock Avenue and Monongahela Avenue/SR 8010 Ramp H
• South Braddock Avenue and Edgewood Towne Centre Driveway A
• South Braddock Avenue and Edgewood Towne Centre Driveway B
• South Braddock Avenue and Church Street
• South Braddock Avenue and Westmoreland Street/Dickson Street
• South Braddock Avenue and Roslyn Street Bids will be received until 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, August 12, 2025 by Edgewood Borough, 2 Race Street, Edgewood, PA 15218. All envelopes containing bid proposals shall be clearly marked “EDGEWOOD/ SWISSVALE ARLE TRAFFIC SIGNAL UPGRADES”. Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud at that time. Copies of the Bidding Documents may be obtained at the office of Trans Associates Engineering Consultants, Inc., 4955 Steubenville Pike, Suite 400, Pittsburgh, PA 15205, upon a non-refundable payment of $50.00 for each set of plans and specifications. Digital copies are also available upon request at no fee. Digital plan requests can be sent to Cliff Eich at eichc@transassociates.com.
A certified check or bank draft payable to the order of Edgewood Borough, or a satisfactory Bid Bond executed by the Bidder and an acceptable surety, in an amount not less than ten percent (10%) of the total bid shall be submitted with each bid. All bids must be submitted on a lump sum basis. Edgewood and Swissvale Boroughs reserve the right to reject any and all bids or to waive any informality in the bidding. Bidders must be pre-qualified by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation and submit proof thereof with their bid. Bidder shall comply with all state and federal laws prohibiting discrimination in hiring or employment opportunities. Pennsylvania prevailing minimum wage rates will apply. Bids may be held by Edgewood Borough and Swissvale Borough for a period not to exceed forty-five (45) days from the date of opening of Bids for the purpose of reviewing the bids and investigating the qualifications of Bidders prior to awarding the Contract.
Rob Zahorchak Borough Manager Edgewood Borough
Greg Bachy Borough Manager Edgewood Borough
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 July 31, 2025 and will be opened at the same hour in the administration building cafeteria: Window Cleaning-Various Locations
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
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
The Allegheny County Department of Human Services recently issued a Request for Proposals for Additional Out-of-School Time (OST) and Teen Programming. Due Date: 3 p.m. Eastern Time on Thursday, July 31, 2025. For more details and submission information, please visit https://solicitations. alleghenycounty.us/.
LEGAL ADVERTISING
Bids/Proposals
HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF PITTSBURGH REQUST FOR PROPOSALS FOR EMPLOYMENT VERIFICATION SERVICES
RFP #250-27-25
The Housing Authority of the City of Pittsburgh (HACP) hereby request proposals from qualified Firms or Individuals capable of providing the following service(s): Employment Verification Services
The documents will be available no later than July 13, 2025 and signed, sealed proposals will be accepted until 10:00 a.m. on August 5, 2025. The Housing Authority of the City of Pittsburgh will only accept physical proposals dropped off in person from 8:00 a.m. until the closing time of 10:00 a.m. on August 5, 2025, in the lobby of One Stop Shop at 412 Boulevard of the Allies. Pittsburgh, PA 15219. Proposals may be uploaded to the Authority’s online submission site; the link is accessible via the HACP website and within the RFP. Sealed proposals may still be mailed via USPS at which time they will be Time and Date Stamped at 412 Boulevard of the Allies, 6th Floor Procurement, Pittsburgh, PA 15219. Parties or individuals interested in responding may download a copy of the Solicitation from the Business Opportunities page of www.HACP.org.
Questions or inquiries should be directed to:
Brandon Havranek, Associate Director of Procurement/ Contracting Officer Housing Authority of the City of Pittsburgh 412 Boulevard of the Allies 6th Floor - Procurement Department Pittsburgh, PA 15219 412-456-5000 Ext. 2890
Brandon.havranek@hacp.org
A pre-submission meeting will be held via Zoom meeting; on July 25, 2025. Please see the meeting information below:
Join Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 878 7595 2971 Passcode: 956904 +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington D.C)
The Housing Authority of the City of Pittsburgh strongly encourages certified minority business enterprises and women business enterprises to respond to this solicitation. HACP’s 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
ACTUARIAL LEAD (MULTIPLE OPENINGS)
NOVA CHEMICALS, INC. is seeking an IT Team Leader for Finance, Procurement and Responsible Care to work at Coraopolis, PA.
The Leader will be required to Lead team of IT professionals (812 direct reports) responsible for investigation, development, implementation and adoption of various software solutions, support and continuous improvement enhancements, multiple business functions with extensive business processes for Finance, Procurement and Responsible Care. Apply at: https://jobs.novachem.com, #3553.
The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine seeks a Research Instructor to work in our Systems Neuroscience Center in Pittsburgh, PA to design and construction of hardware/ software systems to control nonhuman primate (NHP) behavioral neurophysiology experiments. Apply at https://www.join.pitt.edu , #25003127. The University of Pittsburgh is an Affirmative Action/ Equal Opportunity Employer and values equality of opportunity, human dignity and diversity. EOE, including disability/vets.
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 10:00 AM. (local time) on Thursday, August 28, 2025 at the office of the Housing Authority of the County of Beaver, 300 State Ave, Beaver, Pennsylvania at which time bids will be publicly opened and read aloud for the following:
Francis A. Farmer Apartments Exterior Lighting 274 Friendship Circle, Beaver, PA 15009
A fifteen percent (15 %) bid bond is required for this project.
Proposed forms of contract documents, including Plans and Specifications are being distributed, with twentyfour-hour notice of pick-up, by Ditto (www.dittoplanroom.com), 1020 Ridge Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15233, phone (412) 231-7700. All bidders are REQUIRED to buy the full set of plans and specifications. Contact Ditto for cost of plans and specifications. No Documents will be distributed until payment in full plus tax and shipping (non-refundable) payable to and received by Ditto. Free examination of said documents is available at the office of Canzian/Johnston & Associates LLC and Pennsylvania Builders Exchange. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY and Section 3 Compliance are required.
A Pre-Bid Conference will be held at 1:00 PM on Wednesday, August 6, 2025 at Francis A. Farmer Apartments, 274 Friendship Circle, Beaver, PA 15009.
UPMC Health Plan in Pittsburgh, PA seeks multiple Actuarial Leads to apply knowledge of mathematics, probability, and statistics to identify issues, gather and analyze data on a wide variety of topics affecting the financial performance of the health plan. Master’s degree, or equivalent, in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Economics, or related field plus two (2) years of actuarial experience in health insurance/managed care, actuarial consulting to health actuaries, or related experience: valuating and pricing Medicare (Part C and Part D); building financial risk models from start to finish; working with CMS BPTs (both Part C and Part D) and required reporting elements such as CMS MLR; responding to and providing quantitative support for CMS for bid desk review, financial audit, and full bid audit; developing risk scores, employing different risk models; managing or training junior staff; utilizing tools and technologies including: SQL or SAS, Excel including VBA, macro development, data retrieval, and Power BI. Must hold ASA or FSA certification by Society of Actuaries. Telecommuting permissible. Apply by following these steps; visit http://careers.upmc.com and enter 2500015S in the “Search Keyword/ Job ID” field and click Go. EOE/Disability/Veteran.
