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Community leaders say 'accountability' is needed to stop the killings 5 homicides in Pittsburgh so far in August

by Rob Taylor Jr. Courier Staff Writer

In the span of 17 hours, two men were killed in Homewood, at two different locations, one of which occurred in broad daylight, along Frankstown Avenue, inside a convenience store that hugs N. Homewood Avenue.

A few hours before that second deadly shooting occurred in Homewood, a woman was shot to death in the Hill District.

Five homicides have occurred within Pittsburgh's city limits in the month of August, and for many Black Pittsburghers who have family and friends in neighboring municipalities, they are aware of additional homicides within Allegheny County this month. That includes a 21-year-old man who was shot to death inside a residence in East Pittsburgh, Monday, Aug. 24.

Literally, as that shooting occurred in East Pittsburgh, community leaders and the Chief of Police for the City of Pittsburgh were about to hold a news conference at Freedom Unlimited in the Hill District, desperately calling for the violence to stop.

Jason Lando, the city's police chief, well-known and well-respected, stepped to the podium and said his officers have one problem when it comes to solving these unfortunate, unnecessary shootings; people in the community aren't sharing what they know to police.

"For the most part, we know that these are situations where individuals know each other, there's a connection, a beef, a relationship, and people don't want to come forward," Chief Lando said at the news conference sponsored by the Black Political Empowerment Project, Aug. 24, in the Hill District. "And I get it; sometimes it's out of fear, but that's why we need our community to come forward, those violence interruption groups to come forward..."

On Sunday night, Aug. 2, a 34-year-old woman, La'Eva Morrison, was shot and killed in the Strip District following an altercation. On the morning of Wednesday, Aug. 12, a 30-year-old woman, Shaelynn Maria Moore, was shot and killed in NorthSEE HOMICIDES A4

B-PEP’S ROY BLANKENSHIP: “WE HAVE TO TAKE ACCOUNTABILITY” WHEN IT COMES TO VIOLENCE IN BLACK COMMUNITIES. (PHOTO BY J.L. MARTELLO)

'We all need to do a better job of valuing life'

Bethany Baptist Church wraps arms around Homewood following shootings

by Rob Taylor Jr. Courier Staff Writer

Only a few days and, for the most part, a few steps from where a young Black man lost his life and another man was shot on Frankstown Avenue in Homewood, Bethany Baptist Church set up shop and took the church's message outward.

The church, located at 7745 Tioga St. in Homewood, held its annual Community Day several blocks from the church, at a grassy field on the corner of Frankstown Avenue and Sterrett Street, Saturday, Aug. 22, 2026. Over the course of five hours, scores of people came to the event to take in inspirational and Bible-based

messages from those like Rev. William Baker IV, community advocate Adrienne Young, and longtime Bethany Baptist Pastor Dr. William Glaze.

For those who didn't attend the event, they couldn't miss the setup.

There were at least 500 vehicles that passed by and had to see the event happening, with the fourway stop at Frankstown and Sterrett for vehicles.

"This is an opportunity for us to show the residents the love of God outside of the church," Rev. Dr. Glaze told the New Pittsburgh Courier at the event. "A lot of times we stay focused in the four SEE SHOOTINGS A4

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Jason Arday’s death: Black academics need to feel they belong in higher education

by Ifedapo Francis Awolowo Sheffield Hallam University

The death of Professor Jason Arday has left many of us with a profound sense of sadness.

For Black academics in particular, his loss feels deeply personal. Jason represented possibility—a reminder of what could be achieved despite the barriers that continue to shape Black people’s experiences in education.

I had the privilege of knowing Jason and welcoming him to speak to scholars on the Accomplished Study Programme in Research Excellence (Aspire), which was set up to address the underrepresentation of Black students progressing into doctoral education.

Jason had been facing accusations of plagiarism and resigned from his position at the University of Cambridge. He was found dead on August 14 2026.

His passing has made me reflect on an uncomfortable question: do Black academics really belong in UK higher education? Of course, we should belong. The more difficult question is whether our institutions consistently make us feel that we do.

This question has shaped much of my work through the Aspire programme. Across three cohorts, Aspire has supported 59 Black and mixed-Black scholars.

Fifteen progressed into fully-funded PhDs at universities across the UK. Those numbers matter.

But our research suggests that the most important impact of such programs cannot be captured through numbers alone.

Despite years of commitments to equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI), Black academics remain significantly underrepresented at the highest levels of higher education. Only around 1 percent of professors in the UK are Black.

Behind that statistic are people navigating systems in which they may rarely encounter someone who looks like them in positions of seniority.

Scholars were transformed not simply by learning how to write research proposals, navigate PhD applications or identify funding. What mattered enormously was the building of relationships.

They encountered mentors who believed in them.

They met Black academ-

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This Week In Black History

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1943—In a primarily token gesture Black Chicago Congressman William L. Dawson is recommended to be the Democratic Party’s vice presidential candidate. For several years, Dawson was the only African American in the United States Congress.

He would later be joined by New York’s Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Dawson served in Congress for 27 years, from January 1943 to the time he died in November 1970.

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JASON ARDAY SPEAKING AT AN EVENT IN NOVEMBER 2024. (ALAMY/DAVID COLBRAN) ics who made becoming a researcher seem possible. They entered spaces where conversations about race did not have to be avoided. They became part of a community in which their ambitions were taken seriously.

For some, the journey towards a PhD began with something much simpler than research training: someone telling them that they belonged there.

Sometimes, exclusion is being the only Black person in the room. Sometimes it is not knowing the unwritten rules.

Sometimes it is constantly having to prove that you deserve to occupy the space you have already earned.

And sometimes it is quietly wondering: is this place really for someone like me?

Supporting Black scholars is not an act of charity. Universities are intellectually richer when knowledge is produced by people with different histories, experiences and perspectives.

Different questions are asked and assumptions are challenged. Students encounter new possibilities for who can become a professor, researcher or intellectual leader.

This is why the current moment should not lead universities to become less committed to EDI. It should make us more intentional about it.

EDI cannot simply be something written into strategies, displayed on websites or celebrated during particular months.

It must be something people experience. And one of the simplest tests of meaningful inclusion is whether people genuinely feel they belong.

My work draws on ubuntu, the African philosophy often captured as “I am because we are”, alongside omoluabi, a Yoruba philosophy concerned with character, integrity and our responsibilities towards others.

Both challenge the idea that academic success is purely an individual achievement. None of us flourishes alone.

Most academics can remember somebody who opened a door, encouraged them after a rejection, advocated for them, or simply believed in them before they fully believed in themselves.

That is why racial equity must move beyond access towards belonging and duty of care.

One message consistently ran through Jason’s work and his interactions with others: kindness

and love matters. Behind our titles, publications, grants and achievements are human beings who need community, encouragement and care.

There is a difference between being invited into a university and feeling wanted there; between being represented and being valued; between surviving academia and flourishing within it.

Universities therefore need to ask difficult questions. Who mentors Black scholars? Who advocates for them? Who notices when they are struggling? Where can they speak honestly about their experiences? Who reminds them that they do not have to navigate academia alone?

This is not the time to retreat These questions are becoming more urgent at precisely the moment when EDI initiatives are facing increased scrutiny and universities face enormous financial pressures. There is a danger that universities will respond to this situation by retreating from EDI initiatives.

If mentoring changes trajectories, fund it. If communities create belonging, sustain them. If targeted interventions enable talented Black scholars to enter doctoral education, invest in them.

Otherwise, EDI risks becoming performative —something institutions are comfortable talking about but less willing to resource.

The question should never really have been: do Black academics belong in higher education?

We do. The question for universities is: what are we doing to make sure they know that they do?

Jason’s work feels especially important now.

Kindness may sound too soft for conversations about structural racism.

I believe the opposite.

There is something profoundly powerful about creating institutions in which people genuinely care whether others flourish.

At a time when some Black academics are looking towards the future with uncertainty and wondering where they truly belong, retreating from racial equity cannot be our response.

We must instead build universities where Black scholars do not merely enter and survive, but are supported, valued and able to flourish.

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1963—African American activist and intellectual giant W.E.B. DuBois dies in Accra, Ghana, at the age of 95. Born in Great Barrington, Mass., DuBois was one of the most dominant figures in the African American struggle against racial oppression for nearly 40 years. He helped found the Niagara Movement (precursor to the NAACP) in 1906 and helped organize the first Pan African Conference in London.

An educational product of Fisk University in Nashville, Tenn., he also taught at Atlanta University in Atlanta, Ga., and edited the NAACP’s Crisis magazine. DuBois was a major opponent of Booker T. Washington’s grand “compromise” with Whites and he argued frequently with Marcus Garvey’s Black separatist ideology. However, the “attacker of injustice and defender of freedom” would eventually become frustrated with the slow, legalistic tactics of the NAACP and the tenacity of American racism. He turned to socialism and late in life went into self-imposed exile in the West African nation of Ghana.

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. would write of him: “History cannot ignore W.E.B. Dubois because history has to reflect the truth and Dr. DuBois was a tireless explorer of the truth.”

1975—Ethiopian Emperor Haile Selassie dies at the age of 83.

He had worked to modernize the East African nation and rescue his land from foreign White control. Forced to flee Ethiopia when the Italians invaded in 1936, he would later return to lead a resistance movement which freed the country from European domination in 1941. Selassie traced his heritage all the way back to the Queen of Sheba and King Solomon of the Christian Bible.

Many Blacks worldwide considered him a holy figure. Indeed, the Rastafarian religion gets its name from his original name Ras Tafari Makonnen. Selassie’s full title was “His Imperial Majesty Haile Selassie I, Conquering Lion of Judah, King of Kings of Ethiopia and elect of

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1955—The body of Emmett Till is recovered from the Tallahatchie River near Money, Miss.

The 14-year-old Chicago native had been kidnapped, tortured and murdered the previous day for allegedly whistling at a White woman. Till’s savage death became a rallying cry for the early Civil Rights Movement. Justice was never done in the case, however. The two White men responsible for his death were found not guilty by an all-White Mississippi jury. But both men—Ron Bryant and J.W. Milam—a few months later would brag in an interview with Look magazine that they indeed had killed Till.

1963—The historic March on Washington for Black rights takes place. It was the largest civil rights demonstration in American history, drawing people from throughout the nation to Washington, D.C. It was at this march that Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. gave his famous “I Have a Dream” speech.

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1920—Jazz legend Charlie “Yardbird” Parker was born on

this day in Kansas City, Mo. The saxophonist and composer was one of the leading and most influential figures of the Jazz Age. 1924—Dinah Washington is born in Tuscaloosa, Ala. Her powerful voice would enable her to become one of the most influential singers of the 20th Century.

Sadly, she died of a drug overdose in 1963.

1958—Michael Jackson is born on this day in Gary, Ind. The “King of Pop” was the seventh of nine children. He died June 25, 2009, apparently after being given a powerful drug to enable him to sleep.

1962—Mal Goode becomes America’s first Black network news commentator when he begins broadcasting for ABC Television on this day in 1962.

• AUGUST 30 1800—The Gabriel Prosser-led slave rebellion is stopped before it can start because of bad weather and betrayal by two slaves who told their White masters of the impending revolt. Gabriel had meticulously planned the rebellion and organized an estimated 1,000 slaves to participate in an attack on Richmond, Va. One historian described the 24-year-old, 6’3” rebel as “a fellow of courage and intellect above his rank in life.” After the betrayal, Gabriel and 15 of his co-conspirators were hanged on Oct. 10, 1800. (Note: Most history texts refer to him as Gabriel Prosser, but, although he was a slave of Tomas Prosser, there is no indication that he ever used “Prosser” as his last name.)

1838—The first African American owned magazine, Mirror of Freedom, begins publication on this day in New York City.

1966—Prominent civil rights attorney Constance Baker Motley is confirmed to the U.S. District Court in New York. She thus became the first African American female to hold a seat on the federal bench. Motley had participated in the historic Brown v.

Board of Education case which led to the desegregation of the nation’s schools. She was also an advisor to civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Motley died in September 2005.

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1935—Frank Robinson, the first African American to manage a major league baseball team, was born on this day in Beaumont, Texas. Robinson became player-manager of the Cleveland Indians in 1975. He kept the job for about a year. He became manager of the San Francisco Giants in 1980.

2002—Jazz great Lionel Hampton died on this day at the age of 94. Hampton gained international fame as a “big band” leader and for his amazing abilities playing the vibraphone.

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1975—General Daniel “Chappie” James becomes the nation’s first Black four-star general and takes command of the North American Air Defense Command.

The position made him a key player in the nation’s nuclear defense system. James was born in Pensacola, Fla., and died at the relatively young age of 57 in 1978.

1977—Legendary actress and Blues and Gospel singer Ethel Waters dies at the age of 80 in Chatsworth, Calif. Born in Chester, Pa., Waters became the second African American in history to be nominated for an Academy Award. For many Blacks, however, she was best known for her singing. The song which gained her the greatest popularity was the spiritual “His Eye is on the Sparrow…So I know He Watches Me.”

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Held, Aug. 8, 2026, Barrel and Flow is one of the largest beer festivals in the country. (Photo by Chief Ikhana-Hal-Makina)

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view Heights in a domestic situation. The man who killed her then took his own life, according to Pittsburgh Police.

In the early morning hours of Wednesday, Aug. 19, 55-year-old Jacqueline Watson was shot and killed in the Bedford Dwellings housing complex in the Hill District.

The two men who died in the Homewood shootings were Andrew Hall (Aug. 19) and Shakir Jackson (Aug. 18).

There have been more than 50 homicides in Allegheny County in 2026 as of Aug. 25. There were 70 all of last year, 2025.

Within city limits, there have been 27 homicides as of Aug. 25 in 2026. There were 35 homicides total in all of 2025.

"They can put all the anti-violence money in the world out here, they can double the police force... but without parental accountability and families and communities standing up to work together to bring the village back,

we'll never have that solution that everyone's crying for; peace," said Roy Blankenship, B-PEP community organizer and violence prevention advocate, in an exclusive interview with the New Pittsburgh Courier, Aug. 25, a day after Blankenship spoke at the B-PEP news conference.

"We're putting it on others when it should be our job."

Blankenship said times are hard right now, "a lot of single parents are doing whatever they can to make ends meet," with some parents working two jobs.

"It takes neighbors and others to work together," Blankenship said.

"We've got to rebuild this rapport again (with the youth in the neighborhood). The Black community has a whole issue with police jumping on kids, or assaulting, or not policing or even over-policing. But the only other solution to that is, we have to take accountability."

PITTSBURGH POLICE CHIEF JASON LANDO, AT THE B-PEP NEWS CONFERENCE, AUG. 24, 2026. (PHOTO BY J.L. MARTELLO)

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walls, so we want to come outside the four walls and be a blessing to the community."

The corner of Frankstown and Sterrett is not where a homicide has taken place this year; however, just to the left and right of the intersection have been the scenes of a deadly shooting and a non-fatal shooting in the past two months or so.

On June 15, 2026, an altercation in the 7300 block of Frankstown Avenue, near the Homewood Healthy Active Living Senior Center, sparked a shooting that sent a man to the hospital with gunshot wounds to the shoulder and chest. He survived.

On Aug. 18, 2026, an altercation led to a double shooting inside a convenience store in the 7200 block of Frankstown, resulting in the death of

JONELLE WATSON, WITH BETHANY BAPTIST CHURCH. (PHOTOS BY ROB TAYLOR JR.)

29-year-old Shakir Jackson of East Hills. Early the next morning, Anthony Hall was found shot to death on neighboring Idlewild Street.

"What we are doing here today represents life," added Rev. Dr. Glaze.

"We're trying to bring life to the community. We have food for the community, we have spiritual resources, games for the kids, clothes that we're giving away. So we're all about promoting life...to me, the most important life is life in Christ, that's why Jesus came and He died on the cross, so that we may have eternal life.

We're about bringing life, and ultimately a life of Christ."

Over the loudspeakers, Rev. Baker IV called on anyone who could hear his voice who needed prayer to meet with a Bethany Baptist Church member, including himself.

"God is working in the community, He's liber-

ating in the community, He's setting free in the community. He's using the community to set the community free with the love of God," Rev. Baker IV said. "There's nobody perfect in the church. The church is just a hospital of people who have been healed by Jesus, going to tell other people about the healing of Jesus."

Reverend Baker IV added: "God loves the community."

Reverend Dr. Glaze said that when shooting deaths occur, oftentimes it's due to people not valuing human life. "Human life, from the womb to the tomb, is valuable," he said. "It should be respected...We all need to do a better job of valuing life, and as we value life, I think there's more positivity that takes place, more uplifting, and more people trying to help people up than to take them down."

RONNIE, LAYLA AND A’MIRA, AT THE BETHANY BAPTIST COMMUNITY DAY.

GAIL BLAKEY, JOANN SEWELL, RYU SEWELL.

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NAOMI CHAMBERS SHOWING OFF SOME OF HER ARTWORK, at the Morgan-Lee Arts Centre/Hill Dance Academy Theatre’s “Keepin’ It Hill” art exhibition, July 30, 2026.

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SASHA “SUPERSTAR” RENEE STANDING BY HER ARTWORK

SAIHOU NJIE STANDING BY HIS ARTWORK

Special honor for the late William Baker

William Baker, who owned the popular Baker's Dairy in Homewood along Hamilton Avenue for generations, was honored by the City of Pittsburgh with a street naming dedication. The affair happened on July 31, 2026, under sunny skies, applauded by family members, friends and supporters.

Baker died on April 29, 2020.

JANUARY JOHNSON, granddaughter of the late William Baker, pins a flower on the front of the Baker's Dairy store along Hamilton Avenue, July 31, 2026. (Photo by Rob Taylor Jr.)

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SPOTLIGHT ON SENIORS Embracing change — the one constant in life "Everything must change, nothing stays the same, everyone and everything will change, no one stays the same, the young become the old, mysteries do unfold, that’s the way of time nothing and no one goes unchanged..."

RENEE P. ALDRICH The truth of these lyrics made popular in a song by Pittsburgh’s own George Benson in 1977 became most vivid to me over the past few weekends. Three events occurred that motivated the topic I invite you to consider. My birthday, a friend's 70th birthday

party, and a reunion of my childhood neighborhood provided the backdrop for a real look at how swift and sure change is. While my birthday was lovely, filled with celebration and valued family time, about three weeks prior, I began to experience unexplained pain in my back, legs, and hips which caused me some emotional upheaval because these were changes I was not ready for. I never had any previous had pains like these.

At my friend’s 70th birthday party, I noticed it was a different kind of party. For instance, it started earlier in the day, there was no alcohol, and the whole vibe/ energy was calmer. It was a lovely celebration, but it was a change; no raucous “shenanigans” so to speak, and that was OK. Our community reunion was orchestrated by Lester Ellis and his sister, Charlene, who also grew up in Soho, along with their parents, Charles and Dottie Ellis. The first of July, the two of them put out a clarion call for all former neighborhood folks to join them at Riverview Park on August 12. Folks responded and came out.

Our neighborhood, Soho, now called Uptown, was in the Lower Hill District and situated between the former Fifth Avenue High School and Craft Avenue and included all the side streets off of Fifth Avenue and Forbes Avenue in between. Comprised of around 80-plus families, we were all connected by either blood or love; we held very strong bonds, many of which remain to this day. We did most of life together as a community including celebrating holidays, trips to Kennywood and community outings to Sully’s Pond in South Park. We stood in the gap with each other in times of sorrow—funerals and other forms of tragedy; and celebrated with each other in good times—weddings, graduations and the like.

While neighborhood reunions are not a new phenomenon, communities have them all the time.

This one was unique in that the coordinators had not lived in Pittsburgh since their childhood, and because of the drastic change in the community, even those who were still in Pittsburgh had not seen each other in over

30 years. As I pondered these three events the first three weeks in August, what stood out to me the most was the inevitability of change. That may seem like a simple observation, but the concept of change suddenly hit differently as folks I had known forever began to arrive – I was stunned by the changes I observed, especially in folks I had not seen in years; gray hair, bald heads, weight gain, weight loss, some walking with canes, some walking with limps and there were many who had maintained youthful appearances— but they came with other changes.

I was reminded of three things that sometimes as seniors we fail to realize about change. 1) While we may not be ready for it, change is not always bad and fighting it is when it becomes problematic. 2) Change cannot be stopped, it is the one constant; but unlike the concept of dying (the other thing of which we are certain), in most instances, we do not always know what the change will be. 3) A change of something does not mean something has to STOP,

it means an adjustment must be made. 4) Embracing change is actually the key to personal peace.

Too often because we are trying to hold on to things instead of recognizing change, and are unwilling to make adjustments because we want things to be “the way they have always been,” this attitude can create drama within families, bring about personal anxiety and depression or just be a barrier to growth in general.

We must be open to change, mainly because change is going to occur whether we embrace it or not. Embracing change ultimately creates peace.

Things were not meant to stay the same anywhere. If it were, there would be no such thing as erosion.

Erosion occurs when wind, water, ice, or gravity moves soil, rock, and dirt from one place to another.

It slowly wears down the earth's surface—in other words, change. The same can be said for changes within the family, the church, the community and our bodies.

Something begins to wear down the fabric of either of those listed

above—within families, maybe the matriarch passes away and her presence held things together; in the church, a new pastor or new trustee in charge, and the senior saints don’t like the changes that newness creates. Communities change—people move, buildings/houses get torn down, businesses leave or new businesses come in —either way, the winds of change will blow.

The goal is first to understand that life is filled with changes, some of which we have control, and many of which we do not. Second, understand that, either way, we cannot stop change no more than we can stop clouds from blocking out the sun.

Our task personally is to prepare as best we can for the changes we expect.

And for the changes we didn’t see coming, expect them—and be ready to adjust. Like what happened to my legs, back and hips three weeks before my birthday—I’m adjusting with yoga, water aerobics and tai chi. Discover the options you have and execute.

‘I Am WHOLE Mentoring’ celebrates 10 years “I Am WHOLE Mentoring Inc.” celebrated a decade of transforming lives with a weekend of inspiration, celebration, and community. The organization hosted its 10th Anniversary EmpowHERment Community Festival on Saturday, August 15, 2026, at the Warrington Recreation Center in Beltzhoover. The following day, a Sneaker Ball Gala was held.

For 10 years, “I Am WHOLE Mentoring Inc.” has remained committed

to empowering girls and young women by providing mentorship, leadership development, life skills,and supportive programming that encourages confidence, purpose, and personal growth. The anniversary celebration recognizes the countless mentors, volunteers, community partners, families and supporters who have helped shape the organization’s impact over the past decade.

MARILYN HORNSBY, FOUNDER AND CEO OF “I AM WHOLE MENTORING INC.” (PHOTOS BY CHIEF IKHANA-HAL-MAKINA)

KIDS ENJOYING THEMSELVES!

KELLI SHAKUR OF THE ORGANIZATION FROGANG, WITH KIDS AT THE “I AM WHOLE MENTORING” EVENT.

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70 years of covenant, community and calling

Reverend A. Marie Walker’s

Weekly Inspiration “Hast thou not known? Hast thou not heard, that the Everlasting God, the Lord, the Creator of the ends of the earth, fainteth not, neither is weary? There is no searching of His understanding. He giveth power to the faint; and to them that have no might He increaseth strength. Even the youths shall faint and be weary, and the young men shall utterly fall.”

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PASTOR JOHN WALLACE WITH HIS WIFE NEXT TO HIM, TAKING A SELFIE WITH FRIENDS. THE EVENT WAS HELD, JUNE 26, 2026.

REV. WALKER SAYS: Word of God; But THEY that wait upon the Lord shall RENEW their STRENGTH; they shall mount up with WINGS as EAGLES; they shall RUN, and not be WEARY; and they shall WALK, and not FAINT.” Isaiah 40:31 THE BIBLE CENTER CHURCH ANNIVERSARY WEEKEND WAS HELD, JUNE 26-28, 2026. (PHOTOS BY J.L. MARTELLO)

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2629 Wylie Avenue, Pittsburgh, Pa., 15219 412-682-3352

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

Summer Worship Sundays: 10 a.m.

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Nathaniel Pennybaker

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What's taking so long giving Joey Porter Jr. his money?

I attended the postgame press conference of the Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike McCarthy after the New York Jets dismantled the Steelers, 17-0, in the Steelers' second preseason game, Aug. 21, 2026. The Steelers appeared as if they were bright-eyed and bushytailed. Although the game was supposed to be meaningless from a statistical point of view, it didn’t appear as if the Jets looked at the game as meaningless.

I have attended press conferences featuring McCarthy before. So far, I really like his style and his presence. Since he was hired by the Steelers, many people of color have asked me if I felt that Coach McCarthy was hired to appease Steelers QB Aaron Rodgers. Rodgers served as the starting quarterback under head coach Mike McCarthy at the Green Bay Packers from the 2008 NFL season through the 2018 season. So, for 11 years Rodgers was the primary quarterback for the Green Bay Packers under McCarthy’s leadership, and

they have an extensive history of working together. Why was McCarthy retained by the Pittsburgh Steelers? Let me put it this way: You’re going to have to pose that question to someone far above my

grade because I can only speculate, but I sure cannot in good faith try to educate.

Mike McCarthy cannot and should not be blamed for being an heir and a recipient of the spoils of a system that was, is and will remain as a primary source of success for those who have been on the receiving end of “confirmative action.” Now may be the perfect time for a Pittsburgh Steelers head coach to come from the offensive side of the ball because the previous two head coaches of the Steelers, Mike Tomlin and Bill

Cowher, were defensive gurus.

When it came to rewarding linebacker Nick Herbig for his having evolved into what I am sure will be (if he remains healthy) an all-pro player, there was barely a whimper or whisper of dissonance by the fans or the team. But negotiating a new contract with linebacker Alex Highsmith seems to have morphed into a trip to the oral surgeon with not one anesthesiologist to be found.

It’s always like pulling teeth when it comes to paying Black players on the Steelers what they’re worth. As soon as they are due to be paid, the “troublemaker card” is extracted from the bottom of the psychological and social deck of life, just in time for salary negotiations and production valuations to begin. Ask George Pickens, hell, just ask any Black player that has worn black and gold over the previous couple of decades. If Black players don’t make waves and don’t ask for more money, that might help them avoid being vilified by the

media, sometimes. Don’t believe me, ask George Pickens, James Harrison, Antonio Brown, Juju Smith-Schuster and a few other ex-Steelers.

Please read the following excerpts from the "Heavy on Steelers" website...“Mike McCarthy Admits Reality of Joey Porter Jr. Situation for Steelers."

From the very beginning of the article, it seemed to exhibit disdain and disrespect for the talent and contribution of Joey Porter Jr. to the Pittsburgh Steelers over the past three seasons.

The article began by the author posting: “After months of trying to come to terms, the Pittsburgh Steelers are ready to admit the current reality of their negotiations with Joey Porter Jr. Head coach Mike McCarthy said they are now at an 'impasse' with the Steelers' legacy safety.”

First of all, maybe I have been misinformed, but I was under the impression that Joey Porter Jr. is a cornerback, isn’t he?

Mike McCarthy offered these thoughts up when he began to discuss the

subject: “I’ve always—and I learned this in my early years as a head coach — you have to be separate the business and football.

Sometimes it’s easier in others. This is a challenge for both Joey (Porter) and us because we’re a first-year staff. We’ve seen them play, compete against Joey. I would love the opportunity to coach Joey Porter. I know our defensive guys would love the opportunity. So we’re at an impasse right here and you gotta respect that.” Remember when Mike Tomlin’s so-called “Tomlin-isms” would quickly be placed under the “guillotine for quotes?”

When Mike McCarthy said, “I would love the opportunity to coach Joey Porter. I know our defensive guys would love the opportunity. So we’re at an impasse right here and you gotta respect that.”

What in the hell is that supposed to mean? Why does an impasse even exist with retaining the services of one of the best shutdown corners in the NFL? Oh, I can see clearly now, only in “yinzerville.”

What is there to respect

about an impasse?

The article went on to say that, “Just a few days before these words from McCarthy, Jordan Schultz reported that NFL teams are wondering if Porter could be available in a trade. Of course, this stems from Porter in search of a new long-term contract and the Steelers' long-standing tradition of refusing to negotiate once the season kicks off."

With time running out and the price going up after recent deals for other similar players, the trade conversation was inevitable. Alex Highsmith wants money, he may end up on the trade block. Joey Porter Jr. wants money, he may end up on the trade block. So that means that they may be traded, sooner than later, Schultz has reported.

If you don’t get it by now, you are either simpletons, delusional Steelers fans, or #1 USDA Certified Nuts. I now take my leave.

Highland Park Tennis Club; 25 years of service This year marks a significant milestone for The Highland Park Tennis Club (HPTC). In 2026, it's the 25th Anniversary of providing free summer tennis lessons to our community. Since its inception, the magnificent seven founders, Frederick B. Crawford, Ron Brandon, LaWade Garris, Bob Gibbs, Joyce Scott, Hanna Spearman and Jim Quigley, have been dedicated to fostering more than just athletic skill; they strive to instill character, perseverance and integrity in every student, child and adult alike, who steps onto the courts.

The Highland Park Tennis Club announced that the winner of its 2026 Tennis Memorial College Scholarship Essay Contest for $2,000 was Aaron Ntoko. He is a high honors student at Pittsburgh Obama and he's set to attend Tuskegee University. Ntoko will be pursuing a degree in Aviation Science with a goal to become a commercial pilot. His commitment to excellence is evident in his academic and extra curricular achievements: he was recognized as one of the top 10 students at the Aerospace Career Education (ACE) Academy affiliated with the

Organization of Black Aerospace Professionals (OBAP) and has served as a leader in his school community as captain of both the Varsity Tennis and Swim teams, as well as the Debate Team.

Ntoko also works as a swim instructor for young children and has served as a Student Liaison on the Pittsburgh Public Schools Superintendent Student Advisory Council, where he advocated for his peers and led initiatives on ethical hacking.

Furthermore, his prowess on the court was recently highlighted by his COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP WINNER: Carmen Filloy, Frederick B. Crawford, Joyce Scott, Aaron Ntoko (scholarship winner), Natalie Thurtitle as the man (Ntoko’s mother), Bobb Gibbs, Katie Conlon.

2026 District 8 Singles Champion. at the Brady’s Run Tened the Individual Play- and equipment. Nota- the regional state At the Midwest Wheel- nis Facility in Beaver ers Grant (IPG) from bly, these students also The United States the United States Ten- give back to the HPTC chair Tennis Champi- Falls. “This important Tennis Association nis Association Foun- by serving as Youth As- onships in Grand Rap- event starts the process Foundation (USTAF) dation (USAF). These sistant Coaches during ids in July 2026, Siva of national rankings in Supports Future funds will support their our summer clinics.

Sivakanthan and Luke the US, a critical step Champions - Zoey Liu ($650): A Perry demonstrated ex- in providing pathways continued development Three additional stu- through tournament High Honor student at ceptional skill. Siva cap- to competition, igniting dents who were award- fees, travel, training, Fox Chapel High School, tured the Level 3 Open growth in the sport,” Jennifer Roth, Zoey has demonstrat- C singles title in a hard- said ed strong leadership as fought final against founding member and President of her class Luke, and the pair then board member of USBcouncil and as a mentor teamed up to dominate TA. A coaching clinic for middle school stu- the doubles bracket, with top coaches kicked dents. securing the champion- off the weekend. “Tennis provides a great op- Luca Liu ($3,500): ship together. portunity for athletes Only 12 years old, Liu is a High Honor student The United States to track a ball in three at Dorseyville Middle Blind Tennis Associ- dimensions. So many School who has already ation (USBTA) First blind sports are played achieved a #1 ranking in National Champion- with tracking only along the ground. Adding the the Allegheny Mountain ship District for the Boys 12 Born out of the High- need to track the height and Under division. land Park Tennis Club of the ball adds new Kyah Edmonds and continuing its tra- challenges in playing ($500): A High Honor ditions of serving un- but also in coaching."

Tennis is known to be student at Plum Mid- derserved communities dle School, Edmonds is by providing opportu- the best sport for exrecognized for her ded- nities through tennis, tending the lifespan. ication to community the USBTA hosted the Now that opportunity service, including volun- first U.S. Blind Ten- exists for people with teering at a local shelter nis National Cham- blindness and low viand preparing back-to- pionship tournament sion. school kits for children drawing athletes from - Carmen Filloy, in need.

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Start over, rebuild; just don’t give up I have experienced tremendous success and created real wealth, but I have also experienced failure, loss, disappointment, and moments when I questioned whether I could ever rebuild what I had worked so hard to create.

The 2008 real estate and mortgage crash changed everything for me. Before the collapse, I had reached a level of success that many people only dream about. I understood the mortgage business, had built valuable relationships across the country, and believed I had created something strong enough to withstand almost anything.

Then the market crashed.

The best way I can describe what it felt like is to imagine being aboard the Titanic when it struck the iceberg. Everything was sinking around me.

Banks, mortgage companies, investors, businesses, and relationships that had taken years to build. Many of the companies and people I had (PHOTO BY RDNE STOCK PROJECT ON PEXELS.COM)

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I felt like one of the few survivors floating in the freezing water, surrounded by the remains of an entire industry.

The relationships I had relied upon had disappeared. The companies I had done business with had either closed, failed, or completely changed direction. Even the people who wanted to help were dealing with their own problems. When I finally attempted to return to real estate and mortgage lending, I discovered that I was not simply picking up where I had left off. I had to start over in an industry that had been completely transformed.

The crash did not care about my experience, past success, reputation, or confidence. It was brutal. I watched much of what I had built disappear, and I felt broken financially and emotionally. After experiencing extreme success, I suddenly found myself facing the reality of rebuilding my life from the ground up.

The pressure did not affect only me. It placed an enormous strain on my children, my family, and the people closest to me. I was trying to protect them from the fear and uncertainty while carrying responsibilities that did not disappear simply because the market had collapsed.

There were obligations to fulfill. There were people depending on me. I was trying to keep the business afloat, keep my family together, and somehow keep myself from dying…

If I am completely honest, I was also trying to keep my image afloat.

When you have experienced a certain level of SEE PROPERTY IS POWER B2

Across succeeding generations, nearly every worker has been urged to ‘save’ for retirement. However, yesteryear’s gold watch and pensions that came with health care benefits or even added stock options are today nearly extinct.

Instead, the emergence of varying 401(K) retirement plans has lifted many employer legacy costs by shifting the brunt of that financial responsibility to workers. Even worse, many low-wage workers have no employer-sponsored retirement plan.

For Black America, this shifting financial burden brings a new level of financial stress, worsened by the cumulative effects of life-long wealth inequality.

The Reality of Racial Economic Inequality for Black Retirees, a recent policy brief from the Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies, analyzes the harsh cyclical realities affecting multiple generations. “[B]lack Americans are more likely to experience retirement as financially fragile, with less choice and less protection against illness, disability, or rising costs,” states the brief. “The cumulative effects of these inequalities have developed into a multi-generational cycle of low wealth for African Americans and ongoing racial wealth/ economic inequality.”

Black households have only about 61 percent of the median household income of Whites. In 2025, median

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Commentary weekly earnings for full-time Black workers were $986, compared with $1,231 for White workers. These income gaps leave less room to save, make it harder to absorb financial shocks, and reduce the likelihood that Black workers can build meaningful retirement balances, according to the Joint Center.

Citing a 2024 Federal Reserve report, the Joint Center notes that among workers, only 26 percent of Blacks said their retirement savings were on track, compared with 41 percent of Whites. Additionally, 68 percent of White working adults had a tax-preferred retirement account, with 52 percent of Black workers having the same.

Further, Black workers ages 51 to 64 are the least likely among all racial and ethnic groups to hold retirement accounts. When they do, their median balance is well below that of similarly aged White adults at every income level.

Social Security benefits are a clear depiction of the life-long racial income

disparities Blacks and other people of color experience. Benefit levels are determined by a formula that factors in the number of years worked and each worker’s 35 highest paying years of income to determine monthly payments.

The median monthly Social Security benefit in 2024 for Black men age 60 and older was $1,685, compared with $2,179 for White men. For Black women, the projected median monthly benefit was $1,557, compared with $1,692 for White women. Annualized, those amounts equal $20,220 for Black men and $18,684 for Black women, compared with $26,148 for White men and $20,304 for White women.

Most importantly, by 2050 the Social Security Administration projects that Black wealth ($78,579) will be four times lower than that of Whites ($320,337).

In the meantime, families still need a place to live.

Owning a home is not just the single largest bill for most families; it also remains the cornerstone to building intergenerational wealth. Homeownership is also still out of reach for most Black families. Last year only 44.7 percent of Blacks were homeowners, compared to 74.6 percent for White households, states the Joint Center.

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Stop being your own financial enemy!

Let me say something that might sting a little.

Sometimes it ain’t the economy. It ain’t inflation. It ain’t high interest rates. It ain’t taxes. And sometimes—it ain’t your paycheck.

Sometimes the biggest threat to your financial future is staring back at you in the mirror.

Sometimes the problem is YOU! Yeah, I said it.

Now, don’t get it twisted. Everything is expensive. Groceries are high. Housing is expensive. Insurance premiums are ridiculous. Interest rates can make borrowing money painful. And life is definitely life-ing.

There are legitimate economic reasons why people are feeling squeezed. But we can’t blame everything on the economy while ignoring our own behavior.

I’ve worked with people and their money for years, and one thing continues to stand out: Most money problems aren’t strictly math problems. They’re behavior problems.

You can have the best budget spreadsheet in the world. You can download every budgeting app available. You can watch financial videos until your eyes hurt. But if your habits are working against you, all you have is a detailed record of good intentions.

At some point, you have to stop asking, “Where did all my money go?” and start asking, “What am I doing with my

money?”

Bored Spending Is An Expensive Hobby One of the sneakiest financial enemies is boredom.

You’re sitting around with nothing to do, so you grab your phone and start scrolling.

You weren’t looking for anything.

You didn’t need anything.

But Amazon knows you’re there.

TikTok Shop knows you’re there. Your favorite retailers know you’re there.

Thirty minutes later, three packages are headed to your house.

Shopping because you’re bored is an expensive hobby.

Technology has removed almost every barrier between temptation and transaction. You don’t even have to pull out your wallet anymore. Your card is already saved. One click, one tap, Face ID—and BOOM! Money gone.

You need to put some speed bumps between you and unnecessary spending.

Unsubscribe from promotional emails.

Delete shopping apps that constantly tempt you. Remove saved credit-card in-

formation. Stop treating the mall like an amusement park.

Find something FREE to do.

Walk. Exercise. Read. Call somebody.

Clean the house. Start a hobby. Work on that project you’ve been putting off.

Your money shouldn’t have to entertain you.

Stop Spending Tomorrow’s Money Today Another dangerous financial habit is spending money you don’t have yet.

That bonus you’re supposed to receive?

That raise your boss mentioned?

That overtime you worked?

That tax refund you’re expecting?

Listen to me carefully: That money ain’t yours until it hits your account!

People will spend a tax refund before they even file the tax return. They’ll spend a bonus before management officially announces it. They’ll increase their lifestyle based on a raise before receiving the first bigger paycheck.

Slow down!

Expected money and available money are two different things.

Life happens. Bonuses change. Overtime gets reduced. Refunds get delayed.

Unexpected expenses pop up. Meanwhile, you’ve already charged purchases to a credit card based on money you were expecting.

Now tomorrow’s money is paying yesterday’s bills.

That’s how people stay financially stuck.

Stop spending tomorrow’s money TODAY! When extra money actually arrives, give that money an assignment. Save some. Pay down debt. Invest some. Handle something you’ve been putting off.

Don’t let every financial blessing immediately become another spending opportunity.

Stop Financing An Image You Can’t Afford Now let’s talk about ego. Because ego might be one of the most expensive line items in the average household budget.

Designer clothes. Luxury cars. Expensive restaurants. Elaborate vacations.

Houses stretching the budget. Bottle service. Jewelry. The newest phone.

Everybody online thinks you’re doing BIG things. Meanwhile, your savings account is somewhere fighting for its life.

You look rich, but your net worth says otherwise.

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dian-priced apartment in one of the 50 largest metro markets in the country, according to Realtor.com. These prices offer no assurance on when or how much the next rental increase will be.

Paying nearly $1,700 every month for rent may seem high; but it is lower than the June 2026 median monthly mortgage payment of $2,633 for a home purchased for $398,300 with an interest rate of 6.5 percent for 30 years.

Yet another key factor in racial wealth disparities is the disproportionate debt incurred by Black families to pay for college.

Although most people never anticipated owing student loans in their mature years, many do. Consumers aged 60 and older also had on average $40,969 in student loan debt, according to the Education Data Initiative.

These and other financial factors contributing to tarnished retirement years is aptly summarized by the Joint Center: “Retirement is not just about what happens at the end of a person’s working life.

It is shaped by whether households had the opportunity to build wealth, withstand shocks, and pass resources across generations long before retirement begins.”

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success, it can be difficult to admit that you are struggling. People expect you to have the answers. They see confidence and accomplishments, but they do not see the fear, pressure, sleepless nights, or private battles. I had become so attached to the person I had been and the success I had achieved that I could not accept where I was.

I was hiding.

A friend of mine named HJ finally told me something I desperately needed to hear. He looked around the neighborhood, pointed toward the cars and houses, and said, “That car is being repossessed. That one is being repossessed, too. Those houses are in foreclosure.

People are upside down on their mortgages, hiding cars from the repo man, and trying to figure out how to survive.”

Then he looked at me and said, “Everybody smiling in your face is dealing with something. A lot of these guys are pretending everything is fine, but it isn’t. They are struggling, too. You are hiding in your house because you think you’re the only one going through this, but you’re not.”

HJ was a highly successful and respected person himself, so when he admitted, “I’m having my own problems, too,” it woke me up.

I had convinced myself that everyone else was moving forward while I was the only one sinking. But the truth was that we were all caught in the same storm.

The entire economy was collapsing.

Businesses were failing, homes were going into foreclosure, cars were being repossessed, and families everywhere were trying to hold themselves together.

The world around me was sinking, yet somehow, I had made the struggle personal. I believed my circumstances were proof that I alone had failed. Much of that illusion existed in my own mind.

HJ continued, “You cannot keep hiding. You have to get back out there. You have to let people see you. Let the past go and start over.”

That conversation changed something in me. It helped me understand that

there was no shame in being affected by a crisis that had shaken the entire world. The real tragedy would have been allowing fear, pride, and embarrassment to keep me hidden forever.

Still, letting go of my past success was one of the hardest things I had ever done. I had built so much of my identity around what I had accomplished, the lifestyle I had created, and the position I once held. I kept comparing where I was to where I used to be. Instead of appreciating the opportunity to rebuild, I measured every small step against the empire I had lost.

That mindset became crippling.

I eventually had to accept that the old world was gone and there would be no shortcut back. I had to come out of hiding, release the image I was desperately trying to protect, and face my situation honestly. Only then could I begin rebuilding, not from the level of success I once enjoyed, but from exactly where I stood.

I had to break myself all the way down and accept that there would be no shortcut to rebuilding. I had to repair my credit. I had to rebuild relationships.

I had to get involved in smaller deals and prove myself again. I had to learn a changed industry, adapt to new regulations, and establish credibility in a marketplace that no longer looked like the one in which I had originally succeeded.

There was no way to go around the work. If your credit is damaged, you have to repair it. If your finances are disorganized, you have to straighten them out. If your relationships have disappeared, you have to build new ones. If the industry has changed, you have to learn it again.

You cannot skip the difficult part of rebuilding. You have to walk straight through it.

That experience taught me that success is not simply about reaching the top. It is about developing the strength, knowledge, humility, and discipline to keep moving when life knocks you down.

There is no permanent finish line. Markets change. Administrations change.

Industries evolve. Relationships are tested. Challenges arrive without warning. Just because you reach the top once does not mean you automatically stay there.

You have to continue growing.

Everybody talks about success, and there are countless theories about how to achieve it. But success begins with what you feed your mind. When you commit to learning, reading, growing, and discovering new ways to think more clearly and become stronger internally, those improvements eventually produce better outcomes including financially.

What happened to me in 2008 also deepened my understanding of what “Property Is Power” truly means.

Property represents more than a house, a building, or a piece of land.

Property creates stability, leverage, opportunity, income, and options. It can help a family recover from hardship, finance an education, fund a business, create retirement income, and pass something meaningful to the next generation.

But ownership also requires education, preparation, discipline, and perseverance. Property is powerful, but the greatest power begins within the person pursuing it.

Today, the real estate and mortgage industries offer more ways to participate than ever before. Traditional financing remains available, but there are also DSCR loans, bank-statement programs, profit-and-loss programs, investor financing, renovation loans, and other products designed for people whose financial lives may not fit neatly into a traditional box.

The market may be challenging, and the path may not always be easy, but there is no reason to remain permanently disconnected from ownership.

You may have to start smaller than you imagined. You may have to repair your credit, save more money, form partnerships, educate yourself, or adjust your expectations.

But you can begin.

Do not allow today’s interest rates, po-

litical climate, past mistakes, or someone else’s opinion to convince you that ownership and wealth-building are beyond your reach. Difficult markets do not eliminate opportunity. They require greater knowledge, creativity, discipline, patience, and perseverance.

I share my story because I want people, especially the young men and women I mentor, to understand that success is rarely a straight line. You can win, lose, rebuild, and win again. You can experience failure without becoming a failure. You can feel discouraged without surrendering your future.

Sometimes rebuilding your life begins with accepting exactly where you are, releasing the person you used to be, and doing the next necessary thing no matter how small or humbling it may seem.

I have seen both sides of success, I have experienced wealth, and I have tasted failure. Through it all, I never stopped learning, reading, questioning, working, or believing that another chapter was possible.

So, the question is not whether growth is possible. The question is whether you have the courage and perseverance to rebuild.

Will you keep working when nobody is applauding?

Will you keep learning when you think you already know enough?

Will you get back up when life knocks you down?

Never give up. Never stop growing.

Never allow one bad chapter—even a devastating one—to become the conclusion of your story.

I survived my Titanic. I climbed out of the water, accepted that the old ship was gone, and began building again. You can too. Let’s go. Property is Power!

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

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Who exactly are we trying to impress?

Social media has created an environment where people feel pressured to perform prosperity instead of actually building prosperity.

But looking wealthy and being wealthy are two completely different things.

You can wear a $900 outfit and have $90 in savings. You can drive a $70,000 vehicle and not have $700 available for an emergency.

You can post pictures from a luxury vacation and spend the next six months paying off the credit card.

That’s not financial freedom. That’s financing an image. There’s nothing wrong with nice things. I like nice things, too. But there’s a difference between being able to buy something and being able to afford something.

And there’s an even bigger difference between looking successful and being financially secure.

Remember this: Wealth is what you KEEP—not what you show.

Stop trading long-term financial security for short-term applause from people who aren’t going to help you pay your bills when things get tight.

Let your net worth grow quietly.

You don’t owe anybody a performance.

What Are You REALLY Trying To Buy? Here’s where this conversation gets

deeper.

Sometimes we aren’t actually buying stuff.

We’re buying dopamine.

We’re buying attention.

We’re buying acceptance.

We’re buying confidence.

We’re buying temporary happiness.

We’re buying relief from stress.

You have a rough day, so you shop. You feel insecure, so you buy something expensive. You’re bored, so you order something. You want people to notice you, so you upgrade something you didn’t need to upgrade. The purchase gives you a little rush.

Somebody compliments the shoes, outfit, car, handbag or vacation pictures. Social media gives you likes. You feel good.

Then that feeling disappears.

But the credit-card balance remains.

That’s why the next time your thumb is hovering over “Buy Now,” I want you to stop and ask yourself one simple question: What am I REALLY trying to buy?

Am I buying something I actually need?

Or am I buying comfort?

Am I bored?

Am I stressed?

Am I trying to impress somebody?

Am I trying to reward myself?

Am I trying to make myself feel better?

That five-second conversation with yourself might save you more money than any budgeting app ever will.

Your Budget Can’t Fix Everything I believe in budgeting. A budget—or financial plan—is essential. But understand what a budget can and cannot do.

A budget can tell your money where it needs to go.

A budget can help you prioritize saving, investing, bills and debt repayment.

A budget can show you that you’re overspending.

But a budget cannot control the emotions driving your spending.

A spreadsheet doesn’t know that you shop when you’re stressed. Your banking app doesn’t know that you overspend when you’re trying to impress people.

Your credit card doesn’t care that you’re lonely, bored or having a bad day. That part requires self-awareness.

Financial success isn’t just about knowing numbers.

It’s about knowing YOU. Learn your spending triggers. Recognize your patterns. Create barriers between emotions and purchases. Give yourself time before buying things you didn’t plan to buy.

Sometimes the smartest financial decision you can make is putting the card back in your wallet, closing the app and walking away. You work too hard for your money to keep sabotaging yourself.

Stop financing boredom.

Stop spending tomorrow’s money today.

Stop buying applause.

Stop trying to look wealthy and start working toward actually becoming wealthy.

Most importantly: STOP BEING YOUR OWN FINANCIAL ENEMY! Your future self—and your bank account—will thank you.

(Damon Carr, Money Coach & Tax Pro can be reached at 412-216-1013 or visit his website at www.damonmoneycoach.com) Helping you flip your finances from stressed to blessed—one smart decision at a time.

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Democrats ignore the Deep South at their own peril Tennessee state Rep. Justin Jones is starting to sound the alarm that the Democratic Party should not abandon the Deep South. Black lawmakers and activists across the Deep South argue they have been left behind by the Democratic Party to fight on their own.

They point to years when the Democratic Party apparatus is systematically underfunding local organizations while Congressional leadership turns its focus to key battleground districts that could ultimately give them control of the U.S. House of Representatives.

In March 2023, Jones was thrust into the national spotlight when he joined fellow state Reps. Justin Pearson and Gloria Johnson to become known as the “Tennessee Three.”

The group of legislators supported gun-safety demonstrators in the House chamber after the Covenant School shooting in Nashville. Pearson, who represents the Memphis-area House District 86, recently won the Democratic primary for U.S. House for Tennessee’s 9th Congressional District.

Previously, the 9th District largely kept Memphis together and was a majority-Black, strongly Democratic district represented by Democrat Steve Cohen. The new map divides Memphis between three districts that extend into more rural, white Republican-leaning areas. Cohen chose not to run under the new configuration. The Tennessee legislature, through means of partisan and racial gerrymandering, took what was a reliable Democratic seat and made it into a Republican-leaning district.

The new statewide map is now designed to give the

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Republicans an electoral advantage in all nine of Tennessee’s U.S. House districts. Going back to Rep. Jones’ point, states like Tennessee cannot be an afterthought to the national Democratic Party. When I think about Rep. Pearson as a candidate running in a Republican district, one person comes to mind: former Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack.

In 1998, Tom Vilsack was elected Iowa’s first Democratic governor in more than 30 years, and was re-elected to a second term in 2002. As governor, he worked with schools, medical providers, businesses, faith-based organizations, and other entities to expand healthcare coverage to more than 90,000 previously uninsured children. He stands out because he came from a rural state and he knew the concerns of rural America. He constantly told Democrats not to ignore rural voters.

As Agriculture Secretary, Vilsack had urged Hillary Clinton’s campaign to shore up rural outreach, multiple sources said. The Clinton campaign didn’t think it needed rural voters, which was seen as a shrinking population that was reliably Republican. The campaign never named a rural council, as Obama did in 2008 and 2012.

It also didn’t build a robust rural-dedicated campaign infrastructure. The rural voting bloc turned out to be formidable. “Hillary lost rural America 3 to 1,” said one Democratic insider. “If she had lost rural America 2 to 1, it would have broken differently.” Vilsack’s message and warning to Democrats still stands true today.

Pearson and other Democrats need an effective rural strategy that resonates with farmers who are frustrated with tariffs, damaging trade policies, inflation, the impact of the Iran War, and cuts to federal farm programs. U.S. farm debt has reached historic levels.

In February 2026, the American Farm Bureau Federation released a report that substantiated what many farmers and agriculture economists already knew: We are experiencing a new farm crisis. The report found that Chapter 12 family farm bankruptcies surged by 46% in 2025. And let’s not forget there is a growing food crisis due to President Trump’s cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).

While Tennessee has created nine congressional districts of Republican domination, this could be a defining moment for Democrats despite the changing electoral landscape.

A significant opportunity now exists in Tennessee’s 9th Congressional race to start reversing this domination or “apartheid type of politics,” as Rep. Jones described.

This could be done by addressing non-partisan, quality -of-life issues like the burgeoning farm debt crisis and food insecurity, which are hitting Republican-held districts hardest.

A candidate like Justin Pearson, who is a passionate, eloquent orator and charismatic, can succeed not by being a traditional Democrat, but by proving a young, Black leader can effectively represent the survival interests of white, rural voters who feel equally abandoned.

(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.)

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(TriceEdneyWire.com) - Maybe you heard the same discussion I heard and agreed with the three women who said Democrats must stop arguing publicly with one another. Why are Democrats criticizing candidates who have already won their primaries and are moving toward November? Every time Democrats attack each other, some people—especially in the opposing party—celebrate because they think that is the way they will win.

The way to a good change for all of us is to support candidates who have a record of working for the people they represent.

I also believe some of our White sisters who went astray in the last election may now see their mistake.

With new voting requirements, some may discover they lack the documents needed to vote. Perhaps that is wishful thinking, but it is hard to believe they would willingly accept disenfranchisement.

Many women remember how hard women fought for the vote, while Black women know all too well the additional barriers we faced. History still shows that too few White women stood with us when our rights were on the line with racism.

Too many voted for Trump!

Today, we can look to Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson and Justice Sonia Sotomayor, both women of color, to argue on the right side of critical issues for all of us. Often, Justice Elena Kagan joins them, and women across this country appreciate that. Though the three cannot always overcome arguments that seem uncaring or hateful,

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Commentary their presence on the highest court matters. I am grateful they are there, and I am proud of them.

The three women I mentioned were discussing the midterms and warning Democrats not to fight among themselves. Their point was simple: Democrats must keep their eyes on the prize because, in many races, they are running against fascism. Fascism is an authoritarian, nationalistic, right-wing system of government and social organizations. To me, it describes efforts to demean and harm people who look like me. Black women losing government jobs, Hispanic families facing raids, deportations, death, and detention, and communities living under fear all show why this election matters.

We need unity if we hope to return to leaders who believe in the U.S. Constitution. The women in that conversation—a Black woman, a White woman, and a Muslim woman—were advising Democrats to do the right thing despite current confusion and division. The prize is a government led by people who respect the Constitution and protect the public.

Too many Republicans have failed to break away from the disease called Trumpism, and too many

who once seemed reasonable have bowed to Trump’s behavior. Democrats, whatever labels they carry, must unite to rescue this country from leaders whose actions are mean, anti-American, racist, sexist, and dangerous.

I have little hope that conditions will improve before the election. I still fear Trump will not leave the White House legally or peacefully.

My friend Dick Gregory once said the only way he would leave would be if the military or law enforcement dragged him out. I think of my own family’s military service, including relatives who served and died, and a young niece who recently joined the Navy. I worry for young service members now forced to listen to leaders dismiss serious concerns while taxpayer dollars are wasted.

So my message is direct: Democrats, voters, Senate and House members, and party leaders must not argue with one another in public. This is a time to unite, get out the vote, donate where we can, and help families and neighbors wherever possible. Whatever differences we have, we must set them aside because people across parties are suffering from the actions of Trump and his allies. Forget the distractions, the gold, the bunker, the ballroom, and the ugliness of those who care nothing about you. Keep your eyes on the prize and vote. God and fear do not occupy the same space.

(Dr. E. Faye Williams, Esq. is president/ CEO Emerita of the National Congress of Black Womenand international president of The Dick Gregory Society, Inc.)

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(TriceEdneyWire.com) - “If you hear the dogs, keep going. If you see the torches in the woods, keep going; if there’s shouting after you, keep going.

Don’t ever stop. Keep going. If you want a taste of freedom, keep going.”

— Harriet Tubman There is no group in America today for whom this quote resonates more than Black women.

On January 20, 2025, as the first Black woman to serve as Vice President ended her last day in office, the White House issued an executive order terminating diversity, equity, and inclusion offices and related contracts across the government.

Two words that made the administration’s list of banned words, “Black” and “women,” created a ripple effect in hiring and job losses across the economy that disproportionately impacted Black women. The total loss? 251,000 between January and August 2025, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics and findings from our 2026 State of Black America Report.

In response, Black women aren’t cowering away; they’re fighting back.

In Georgia, Keisha Lance Bottoms, former Mayor of Atlanta and Senior Advisor to President Biden, is polling slightly ahead of her opponent for the keys to the Governor’s mansion this fall. During her mayoral term, she was a friend of the Urban

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To Be Equal League of Greater Atlanta, helping our affiliate expand opportunity across the city, and partnered with us to improve educational outcomes for our children.

In Illinois, Juliana Stratton is running for the Senate to defeat poverty by creating economic opportunities and to defend democracy by committing to passing Voting Rights legislation.

And in Florida, Angie Nixon won this week’s Senate primary by pledging to center people over corporate profits and a vision for a universal jobs program.

These women are but a handful of examples of what today’s movement toward freedom and access to the American Dream looks like.

In the wake of historic job losses, Black women have pivoted to become a new face of entrepreneurship in this country. And those businesses are a real economic engine. According to the 2025 Wells Fargo Impact of Women-Owned Businesses report,

Black women-owned businesses in the U.S. outnumber more than 2 million and employ more than 647,000 people.

History has shown Black America that opportunity and influence have never been given to us. And what we’ve achieved since Reconstruction has been the fruit of perseverance, community, and collective action, most of which was either led by or deeply supported by a foundation of committed Black women.

That history shows us that the leadership we see today is legacy and prophecy for our country’s future.

At every setback, we take two steps forward. In every fight for our rights, we bear the blows with resolve and build back stronger.

And make no mistake, Black women are not alone in this fight; they have an entire community organizing beside them. The Urban League movement is a partner investing in and developing its entrepreneurial ventures, voters are evangelizing its vision, and it is standing on the backs of women who have come and fought before them in the face of oppression and darkness.

As Lady Liberty and her torch lit the way for freedom through revolutions, Black women and their resilience carry the torch that lights our path to a brighter future ahead.

What two fathers talk about at lunch (TriceEdneyWire.com) - The slander against Black fathers is as old as the country. The men who owned us knew better. So does modern social science.

In that regard, last week I had lunch with an old friend. He is a Black Republican and a popular commentator, which means we have spent twenty years disagreeing in public and liking each other in private. He would be welcome in any barbershop in America. He keeps it real in the way men in any true community require of one another.

We talked about our kids. That was most of the lunch. Nothing about that would surprise any Black man reading this.

Nothing about it would surprise most Black people. But every Black father carries something else around with him.

We know the stereotypes: that we do not stay, that we do not provide, that we are not there.

Those stories are as old as the country itself. So is the proof against them. And the proof was written down by the men who owned us.

In November of 1836, a man named Richard escaped near Morganton, North Carolina. He got away while the brother of the man who claimed him was hauling him to Alabama.

The enslaver bought newspaper space to get him back. His advertisement did not guess where Richard was headed. It told readers exactly where to look.

Richard had a wife, a free woman of color named Jane Tucker. She was arranging to return to Raleigh. The ad said there was no doubt her husband would try to get to her.

The man who owned Richard was not speculating. He put money behind it.

He had seen enough men run toward a wife or a child to know where to send the search party. He expected his readers to know it too.

Historians have been collecting those ad-

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Commentary vertisements for years. The Freedom on the Move project indexes close to ninety thousand. They name wives. They name children. They name the road the man was likely taking to reach them.

Capture meant brutal punishment.

Escape itself could be deadly. They ran anyway.

They did not wait for the war to end, either.

On December 27, 1862, Henry Christian placed a notice in a Philadelphia newspaper. He was searching for Richard, Rebecca, and Rachel Christian. His children. Last known to be traveling out of Winchester, Virginia.

Historians at Villanova University have recovered nearly five thousand notices like it. Freed people paying for newspaper space, year after year, hunting for family sold away. Judith Giesberg, who leads that project, estimates the success rate may have been as low as two in a hundred.

They kept paying anyway.

Many of those notices were placed by men. Fathers. Husbands. Brothers.

Herbert Gutman went through the records community by community. In the places he studied, most Black families had two parents in the house. In some rural areas it ran above eight in ten.

Now come forward to our own time.

Among fathers living with their small children, Black fathers were the most likely of the groups the study counted to bathe, dress, and change them every day.

Seventy percent did. For White fathers, 60 percent. For Hispanic fathers, 45.

Among fathers of school-age children, 41 percent of Black fathers helped with homework or checked it daily. For White fathers, 28 percent.

That study covered 2006 to 2010. It is still the most recent we have, because the government stopped asking.

A later look at federal data, from 2017 to 2019, found the pattern holds for fathers living apart from their children.

Nearly six in ten Black fathers saw their children weekly. For White fathers, about four in ten.

That survey also has the hard number, and I will not skip it. Forty-three percent of Black fathers have at least one child living somewhere else. For White fathers it is 14.

That is not a shortage of men who want to father. Black fathers who live with their children are among the most involved in this country. The ones living apart report showing up more than anybody.

Something keeps pulling them out of the house.

Work left those neighborhoods. Violence rose. Prisons filled. Researchers have spent forty years untangling how the three feed one another.

None of it is new. None of it is only ours.

It hit Black neighborhoods first and hardest, then kept going until it reached everybody.

Next week I will show you those numbers. They belong to every man in America My friend and I did not talk about any of this over lunch. We talked about our kids.

That is what fathers do.

(Ben Jealous is a professor of practice at the University of Pennsylvania and former president and CEO of the NAACP.)

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Trump is taking the ‘Head Start’ out of Head Start (TriceEdneyWire.com)—When Head Start was launched in 1965 as part of Lyndon Johnson’s War on Poverty, it rested on a profoundly democratic proposition: Children should not be punished for their parents’ poverty, and a child born into a low-income household should have the same opportunity to learn and thrive as one born into privilege.

Head Start’s history is part of my family history. My mother, Proteone Marie Alexandria Malveaux, worked in Head Start in San Francisco’s Bayview–Hunters Point during the 1960s, and she often reminded us how blessed we were to grow up surrounded by books. She knew that the children she served were just as intelligent and eager to learn as we were, although they did not always have the same resources. Poverty must never be confused with a lack of ability.

For more than sixty years, Head Start has provided education, nutrition, health screenings, and family support to more than 40 million children and families, making it one of America’s most enduring and consequential antipoverty programs.

Research is sometimes reduced to whether early testscore gains “fade out,” but test scores are hardly the only measure of a life. Long-term studies associate Head Start with greater educational attainment, earnings, and economic self-sufficiency, as well as reduced poverty and incarceration.

Yet the Trump administration is preparing to take a wrecking ball to the federal standards protecting Head Start children, dressing up the demolition in the bloodless language of efficiency, flexibility, and local control.

On August 7, the Department of Health and Human Services published a proposed rule deceptively titled “Reducing Federal Burden for Head Start Programs.”

The proposal would eliminate or rewrite roughly 80 percent of Head Start regulations while shifting responsibility to states and local providers.

The burden is not disappearing; it is being transferred—from Washington to a teacher managing more toddlers, to a mother whose child receives fewer hours of instruction, and ultimately to a child whose future is discounted before she reaches kindergarten.

Consider staffing ratios. Current standards generally require one adult for every four infants or toddlers, one for every eight 3-year-olds, and one for every ten 4-year-olds, but the proposal would substitute widely varying state licensing standards.

Rutgers University researchers found that only twelve states meet Head Start’s 1-to-4 ratio for children ages one and two, while in nine states the num-

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Commentary ber of toddlers permitted per staff member could more than double. One teacher cannot notice every hazard, comfort every frightened child, and encourage every emerging learner when her class doubles or triples.

That is not efficiency; it is rationing adult attention to poor children.

These educators are trained professionals, not glorified babysitters. Head Start preschool teachers generally must have at least an associate or bachelor’s degree in early-childhood education, child development, or equivalent coursework, and 71 percent have at least a bachelor’s degree. Yet recent federal data imply an average classroom-teacher salary of roughly $48,000, while assistant teachers earn about $32,000.

A woman with a bachelor’s degree, specialized training, and responsibility for our youngest children may earn less than $50,000—and the administration’s answer is not to pay her fairly, but to give her more children.

The proposal would also eliminate standards intended to move Head Start wages toward those of public preschool teachers and provide healthcare and paid leave. As an economist, I know low wages are not savings when they produce vacancies, turnover, disrupted classrooms, and diminished quality. Government may spend less on the front end, but children and communities absorb the cost on the back end.

The rule would eliminate the current federal requirement that much of Head Start provide at least 1,020 hours of annual instruction, allowing a four-day program to fall as low as three hours a day for 128 days.

Programs could maintain their current schedules, but low-income families should not have to depend on local discretion for the educational time and dependable care their children need.

The proposal would also impose English-only instruction except in certain Tribal programs. Research indicates that English-only instruction offers no advantage in learning English and may cause children to lose their home language. Apparently, bilingualism is an asset when affluent children acquire a second language but a problem when poor children arrive with one.

The racial implications are equally disturbing. Programs would no longer be required to ensure staff understand families’ ethnic and cultural backgrounds or provide services intended to reduce racial disparities in maternal and birth outcomes. The administration calls such work racial “preferencing,” but when Black women are far more likely than White women to die from pregnancy-related causes, addressing the disparity is not preferencing; it is valuing Black life.

Some regulations may deserve streamlining, but paperwork can be reduced without reducing quality, and a national antipoverty program requires a national floor beneath which no state may fall. Otherwise, we invite a race to the bottom in which children who begin with the least are deliberately offered even less.

My mother understood that a child’s intellectual capacity is not determined by the number of books in her home, although her opportunities may be shaped by them. Head Start was created to narrow that distance—not by blaming parents, exploiting teachers, or lowering expectations, but by placing books, education, healthcare, nourishment, and encouragement within every child’s reach.

The public has until October 6 to comment, but the debate is about more than regulations: Do we believe every child deserves a fair beginning, or is excellence reserved for children whose parents can purchase it?

The administration calls this burden reduction, but it is pushing the burden onto people with the least money and political power. Our poorest children do not need a cheaper, weaker Head Start. They need—and deserve—our very best start.

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

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We need to talk about Tasia Fortune On August 3, Tasia Fortune, a 29-year-old Black mother of four, was found hanging from a tree in the backyard of an abandoned house in Jackson, Mississippi. Her body had been hanging for three or four days before it was discovered. At the time of this writing, the circumstances surrounding her death were still being investigated, and the authorities had not publicly determined whether her death resulted from homicide, suicide, accident, or another cause.

Since her body was discovered hanging in a state with a notorious history of racial violence perpetrated

by Whites against Blacks, Elliot Connie, a psychotherapist and co-author of the book Change Your Questions, Change Your Future, ignored that Fortune’s cause of death was unknown and produced a video titled “We need to talk about Tasia Fortune, who was lynched.”

According to Connie, Fortune’s body hanging from a tree is not only disturbing but also a sign that America has regressed to a bygone era. He claimed that he learned in school that the last known lynching occurred in the 1950s, but he later discovered that lynchings have continued since then.

He cited the 1998 James Byrd murder in Texas as an example. He further stated that individuals who claim racism no longer exists in America are continuing the problem.

Recognizing that there is a race problem, he went on, does not make America a bad country; rather, it helps to start the process of healing and growth.

Connie’s claim that a lynching occurred without evidence is irresponsible; furthermore, by using James Byrd Jr. as an example, Connie demonstrated he doesn’t know the difference between a hate crime and a lynching.

In 1998, three White males, Lawrence Brewer (31), John King (23), and Shawn Berry (23), gave a ride home to James Byrd Jr., a 49-yearold Black man. Byrd knew Berry, the pickup truck driver, but he had no idea Brewer and King were avowed White supremacists. The White males chose to drive Byrd to a remote country road outside of town, where they severely beat him, chained him by his ankles to the pick-up truck, and drug him for

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Byrd died midway through the dragging.

In Connie’s defense, the media referred to Byrd’s killing as a “lynching by dragging,” but state law enforcement was aware that Brewer and King were well-known White supremacists; thus, the murder was immediately classified as a hate crime.

Legally, a hate crime is a standard criminal offense, such as assault, arson, murder, or vandalism, that is committed with an added element of bias, motivated by the offender’s prejudice against the victim’s race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, or sexual orientation.

In 2002, two sociologists, Jack McDevitt and Jack Levin, investigated hate crimes and identified four types of hate crime offenders.

1) Mission offenders: Individuals that commit hate crimes for ideological reasons.

2). Retaliatory offenders: Individuals who seek vengeance for a personal affront by targeting a member of the same group, even if the victim had nothing to do with it.

3). Defensive offenders: Individuals who commit hate crimes to protect their community.

4). Thrill seekers: This type is self-explanatory.

The sociologists discovered that thrill seeking accounted for 66 percent of hate crimes in the United States, but the men who murdered Byrd were mission offenders. They were eventually captured, tried, and convicted of murder. Brewer and King were sentenced to death, while Berry was given life in prison. Brewer was executed in 2011, while King was executed in 2019.

A lynching, on the other hand, can’t even be mistaken for a hate crime.

It’s when a mob takes the law into its own hands and publicly executes a

suspected criminal, violator of social customs, or disrupter of political order.

The lynch mob’s preferred method was hanging.

According to Black urban legend, these extrajudicial killings were named after Willie Lynch, a plantation owner from the British West Indies who lectured a Virginian audience in 1712 on how to control their Black slave population. Combined with the fact that Whites routinely lynched Blacks in the American South from the 1860s to the 1960s, it is clear how the urban legend arose, but it’s incorrect.

Historians believe that the term “lynching” entered the English language during the American Revolution. Militia colonel Charles Lynch often arrested anyone he suspected of being loyal to the British monarch, tried them in an informal court, flogged them, and took their property.

Following the Revolutionary War, the term “lynching” referred to the illegal execution of traitors, criminals, or wrongly accused individuals.

Charles Seguin and David Rigby’s 2019 study, National Crimes: A New National Data Set of Lynching in the United States, 1883-1941, identified 4,467 lynching victims. 4,027 were males, 99 were females, and 341 were of undetermined gender. 3,265 were Black, 1,082 were White, 71 were Mexican, 38 were Native American, 10 were Chinese, and one was Japanese.

This raises the question of how many lynchings have occurred in the past fifty years.

According to official sources and accepted historical definitions, there have been no documented lynchings in the United States between 1976 and 2026. Modern racially motivated murders are classified as criminal homicides and hate crimes, not lynchings in the historical sense.

Connie stated that Tasia Fortune was lynched, and we need to talk about it because people who deny the existence of racism perpetuate the problem, but individuals who hear that a Black woman was found hanging from a tree, conclude she was lynched, and announce it on social media as a fact are purposely exacerbating the race problem in America.

Black mayors: Climate change is in America’s top five crucial issues (TriceEdneyWire.com)—As the Trump Administration continues to deny the reality and community impact of climate change, Black mayors have united to protect African Americans and other people of color, who are increasingly and disparately in danger across the nation.

“Even though we have an administration that doesn’t even believe that climate change is real, we’re smart and we know that it is real,” says Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott, president of the African American Mayors Association (AAMA), in an interview with the Trice Edney News Wire. “People can see these storms that are causing flooding in areas that have never been flooded. People know it’s hotter. They can see that.

What we’re doing now is just allowing ourselves to be prepared for the world that we know that we want.”

Baltimore mayor since 2020, Scott has earned a reputation for using his power to actively prepare for the world that he envisions. For example, three years into his administration, he signed into law City Council Bill 21-0159, to help “facilitate a transition to zero emissions vehicles for the City’s administrative fleet.

Under the law, by 2030, all procurements for the City’s administrative fleet – comprised of light-duty, standard-occupancy vehicles, including sedans, small pickups, and SUVs— will be required to be zero emission vehicles, mostly likely all electric,” according to a press release describing the bill.

This action followed the 2022 announcement of Scott’s vision for a goal of 100 percent carbon neutrality by 2045.

Among his earliest legislative actions, Scott also signed a bill requiring the city’s three pension funds to divest from the fossil fuel industry.

“My administration knows the critical importance of ensuring our city is able to confront the climate crisis head-on and do everything in our power to ensure Baltimore is leading the way in sustainability and climate resilience,” he said in a press statement. “Doing so requires us to look at the steps city government can take to change the way it operates, and work to modernize our systems to be more climate conscious.”

In the interview, he said he wants Baltimore to lead the nation by example. “When you look at the milestones that we’re setting for ourselves, that’s how we’re holding ourselves accountable.”

He said he hopes this vision will spread around the nation to mayors of AAMA as effects of climate change —including global warming, pandemics and other health crisis—have historically affected Black and other people of color disparately.

Scott represents the 641 African American mayors of the AAMA, an organization that grew out of the 50-year-old National Conference of Black Mayors, which merged with

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It has been widely reported by credible environmental agencies that climate change causes frequent and severe weather events, heavier than normal rainfalls, dangerous thunder and lightning storms, droughts and scorching heat waves such as those taking place this summer. Coupled with long time environmental racism in poor Black neighborhoods, climate issues have risen to crisis level.

Among America’s worst recent environmental crisis was the Flint, Mich., water crisis from 2014-2019.

Between 6-12,000 Flint children were exposed to high levels of lead in Flint’s drinking water after residents complained about the taste, smell and appearance of the water for years. Lead affects the brain and central nervous system when consumed.

Flint Mayor Sheldon Neely, mayor since 2019, is still dealing with the aftermath of the crisis. In an interview, he agreed with observers that Flint suffered the inattention that led to the crisis largely because the community was poor and Black.

“We would not have had to experience the things that we are still currently experiencing had we been a community of not so many minority members of our society,” he said.

Environmental racism doesn’t just impact physical health. The continued fear and mistrust of the government also impact mental health.

“When we talk about the psychological and social impact that we’ve had, you know, there’s a crisis of confidence, especially in government,” Neely said. “Definitely the psychological impact is something that we cannot see and we have to really understand what that is. And so, segments of our community still believe that we’re still in crisis.”

Neely says climate change is among the top five most important issues America currently faces. That is why the AAMA now partners with organizations studying and advocating issues pertaining to climate change.

AAMA, a non-partisan organization, works alongside climate organizations, such as the Climate Action Campaign (CAC), which has kept a sharp eye on moves made by the Trump Administration against climate change issues. CAC pushes for “equitable federal action to tackle the climate crisis.”

For example, CAC has a web feature called, “Trump’s Climate and

Clean Energy Rollback Tracker”. Currently it states, “The Trump administration has accelerated the climate crisis and endangered communities’ health, driven up costs and undermined economic growth. The rollbacks tracked below—cuts to extreme weather preparedness, frozen investments, and blocked pollution protections, and more—will have a devastating impact on every American, and particularly the most vulnerable.”

Neely stresses that he works from a non-partisan perspective; and therefore, will do everything possible to fill gaps where funds have been cut by the federal government.

Meanwhile, the damage continues to grow in the Black community as the AAMA fights back.

The Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) reports, “African American communities are more vulnerable to severe weather and floods. More than half​of African Americans in the United States live in the South, an area that is and will continue to see stronger hurricanes and increased flooding from climate change. Many communities adjacent to ​power plants, petrochemical p ​ lants, factories, and other sources of pollution, are African American or other people of color. Unfortunately, recent hurricanes have shown that many of these facilities are ill equipped to deal with flooding from increasingly stronger storms, often leading to releases of air and water pollution.”

The report continues, “For example, after Hurricane Harvey [in 2017], independent monitors found petrochemical plants released cancer-causing benzene at rates ​ six times higher​than safe levels. Neighborhoods near Superfund sites, which have also seen ​flooding​from recent storms, are also ​more likely​to be African American. Historic segregation has resulted in African Americans living in less desirable ​low-lying and flood prone areas​in many cities throughout the United States.”

The EDF reports it will only get worse. But Scott says it won’t be difficult to measure the impact the mayors are making. “When you talk about our legacy residents who now have heating and air in their homes.

Even things like cool roofs and mitigating extreme flooding,” Scott said.

“And people’s basements aren’t being ruined year after year after year. We can hold ourselves accountable for that.”

Scott concludes that the key will be the mayors working together and sharing strategies for success.

“As president of the African American Mayors Association, we do this on every issue, making sure that we’re looking for best practices across the country, putting things together and helping each other to make policy better—not just for one city, but for all cities.”

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CONDITIONS OF SALE Effective with the August 3, 2020, Sheriff Sale of real estate and all such monthly public sales thereafter shall be conducted virtually through video conferencing technology or live streaming. ALL PARTICIPANTS OR BIDDERS MUST BE REGISTERED AT LEAST 7 DAYS BEFORE THE DATE OF THE SALE IN ORDER TO PARTICIPATE (VIRTUALLY OR IN PERSON) AT THE ALLEGHENY COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE SALES OF REAL ESTATE. REGISTRATION WILL BE AVAILABLE ON THE ALLEGHENY COUNTY SHERIFF’S WEBSITE: SHERIFFALLEGHENYCOUNTY.COM. The Successful bidder will pay full amount of bid in CASH, CERTIFIED CHECK OR CASHIERS CHECK at time of sale, otherwise the property will be resold at the next regular Sheriffs Sale; provided, that if the sale is made on TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2026 the bidder may pay ten percent of purchasing price but not less than $75.00 in CASH, CERTIFIED CHECK, OR CASHIERS CHECK THE DAY IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE SALE, e.g. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2026, BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 8:30AM AND 2:30PM IN THE ALLEGHENY COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE. Failure to pay the 10% deposit will have you banned from future Sheriff Sales. And the balance in CASH, CERTIFIED CHECK, OR CASHIERS CHECK, on or before MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2026, at 10:00 O’CLOCK A.M. The property will be resold at the next regular Sheriff’s Sale if the balance is not paid, and in such case all money’s paid in at the original sale shall be applied to any deficiency in the price of which property is resold, and provided further that if the successful bidder is the plaintiff in the execution the bidder shall pay full amount of bid ON OR BEFORE THE FIRST MONDAY OF THE FOLLOWING MONTH, OTHERWISE WRIT WILL BE RETURNED AND MARKED “REAL ESTATE UNSOLD” and all monies advanced by plaintiff will be applied as required by COMMON PLEAS COURT RULE 3129.2 (1) (a).

FORFEITED SALES WILL BE POSTED IN THE SHERIFF’S OFFICE AND LISTED ON THE SHERIFF OF ALLEGHENY COUNTY WEB SITE. AMENDMENT OF THE CODE SECOND CLASS COUNTY NEW CHAPTER 475 THE ALLEGHENY COUNTY CODE OF ORDINANCES, CHAPTER 475, ENTITLED TAXATION IS HEREBY AMENDED THROUGH THE CREATION ARTICLE XII, ENTITLED, “SHERIFF SALES”, AND COMPRISED AS FOLLOWS: SUBSECTION 475-60: RECORDING OF DEEDS AND NOTIFICATION OF SHERIFFS SALES TO TAXING BODIES. A. FOR ANY REAL PROPERTY OFFERED AT SHERIFFS SALE DUE TO NONPAYMENT OF REAL ESTATE TAXES AND PURCHASED BY A THIRD PARTY THROUGH SUCH SALE, THE SHERIFF SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR FILING THE DEED AND, WITHIN SEVEN DAYS OF FILING OF THE SHERIFFS DEED, PROVIDE WRITTEN NOTICE OF THE CONVEYANCE TO THE ALLEGHENY COUNTY OFFICE OF PROPERTY ASSESSMENTS. THE WRITTEN NOTICE REQUIRED PURSUANT TO THIS SUBSECTION SHALL INCLUDE THE DATE OF THE SALE, IDENTIFICATION OF THE PROPERTY SOLD BY BOTH ADDRESS AND LOT AND BLOCK NUMBER, AND THE NAME AND ADDRESS OF THE INDIVIDUALS OR OTHER ENTITY THAT PURCHASED THE PROPERTY. B. AT THE TIME OF THE SALE THE SHERIFF SHALL COLLECT ALL REQUISITE FILING COSTS, REALTY TRANSFER TAXES AND FEES, NECESSARY TO PROPERLY RECORD THE DEED. C. WITHIN SEVEN DAYS OF RECEIPT OF WRITTEN NOTICE FROM THE SHERIFF, THE ALLEGHENY COUNTY OFFICE OF PROPERTY ASSESSMENTS SHALL FORWARD COPIES OF SUCH NOTICE TO ALL TAXING BODIES LEVYING REAL ESTATE TAXES ON THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE MUNICIPALITY AND SCHOOL DISTRICT WHERE THE PROPERTY IS LOCATED. AS REQUIRED BY SECTION 14 OF ACT NO. 77 OF 1986, THE COST OF ALL DOCUMENTARY STAMPS FOR REAL ESTATE TRANSFER TAXES (STATE, LOCAL, AND SCHOOL) WILL BE DEDUCTED BY THE SHERIFF FROM THE PROCEEDS OF THE SALE. Purchasers must pay the necessary recording fees. Pursuant to Rule 3136 P.R.C.P. NOTICE is hereby given that a schedule of distribution will be filed by the Sheriff not later than 30 days from date of sale and that distribution will be made in accordance with the schedule unless exceptions are filed thereto within 10 days thereafter. No further notice of the filing of the schedule of distribution will be given.

A Land Bank formed under 68 Pa. C.S.A. 2101 et seq. may exercise its right to bid pursuant to 68 Pa. C.S.A. 2117(d) (2) through Pa. C.S.A. 2117(d) (4) on certain properties listed for sale under the municipal claims and Tax Lien Law, 53 P.S. 7101 et seq. The Sheriff of Allegheny County will honor the terms of payment which the Land Bank has entered with any municipalities having a claim against the property. If the Land Bank tenders a bid under Pa. C.S.A. 2117(d)(3) or 2117(d)(4) the property will not be offered for sale to others and the Property will be considered sold to the Land Bank for the Upset Price as defined in P.S.7279 and no other bids will be accepted.

NOTICE IS GIVEN THAT ALL SHERIFFS DEEDS TENDERED TO PURCHASERS WILL CONTAIN THE FOLLOWING: NOTICE: The undersigned, as evidenced by the signature(s) to this notice and the acceptance and recording of this deed, (is/are) fully cognizant of the fact that the undersigned may not be obtaining the right of protection against subsidence, as to the property herein conveyed, resulting from coal mining operations and that the purchased property, herein conveyed, may be protected from damage due to mine subsidence by a private contract with the owners of the economic interest in the coal. This notice is inserted herein to comply with the Bituminous Mine Subsidence and Land Conservation Act of 1966. as amended 1980. Oct. 10, P.L 874, No. 156 §1.

“This document may not sell, convey, transfer, include, or insure the title to the coal and right of support underneath the surface land described or referred to herein and the owner or owners of such coal may have the complete legal right to remove all of such coal, and in that connection damage may result to the surface of the land, any house, building or other structure on or in such land.”

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DEFENDANT(S) Thomas E. Rodgers and Tami R. Rodgers ************** CASE NO. MG-25-000696 ********* DEBT $23,317.79 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) Shnayder Law Firm, LLC *********************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(s) 148-East Street Road, Suite 352, Feasterville, PA 19053 ******************** ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: 215-834-3103 ******************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION ******************** In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Township of Crescent: Having erected thereon a dwelling being known and numbered as 181 McGovern Blvd., Crescent, PA 15046. Deed Book Volume 10590, Page 058: Block and Lot Number 703-E-214.

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PLAINTIFF(S) BOROUGH OF BLAWNOX Vs. DEFENDANT(S) CATHERINE RABINOWITZ AND JACK RABINOWITZ ************** CASE NO. GD-22-008550 ********* DEBT $5,781.70 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) CHRISTOPHER E. VINCENT *********************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(s) 546 WENDEL ROAD, IRWIN, PA 15642 ******************** ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (724) 978-0333 ******************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION ********************

In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, BOROUGH OF BLAWNOX: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 221 WALNUT STREET, PITTSBURGH, PA 15238. DEED BOOK 14599, PAGE 128. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 292-N-392.

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PLAINTIFF(S) DEER LAKES SCHOOL DISTRICT Vs. DEFENDANT(S) HARRY COVODE BENNETT, IV ************** CASE NO. GD-25-003274 ********* DEBT $15,347.97 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) CHRISTOPHER E. VINCENT *********************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(s) 546 WENDEL ROAD, IRWIN, PA 15642 ******************** ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (724) 978-0333 ******************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION ******************** In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, TOWNSHIP OF WEST DEER: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 1005 MACARTHUR DRIVE, RUSSELLTON, PA 15076. DEED BOOK 14755, PAGE 427.

BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 1219-N-372.

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PLAINTIFF(S) BOROUGH OF OAKMONT Vs. DEFENDANT(S) MELYNDA C. GROGG ************** CASE NO. GD-24-004175 ********* DEBT $2,465.68 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) CHRISTOPHER E. VINCENT *********************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(s) 546 WENDEL ROAD, IRWIN, PA 15642 ******************** ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (724) 978-0333 ******************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION ******************** In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, BOROUGH OF OAKMONT: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 14 GREENWICH COURT, OAKMONT, PA 15139.

DEED BOOK 14443 PAGE 280. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 444-K-021-14.

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PLAINTIFF(S) MCKEESPORT AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT AND CITY OF MCKEESPORT Vs. DEFENDANT(S) NEXT LEVEL DEVELOPMENT, LLC ************** CASE NO. GD-24-011990 ********* DEBT $12,765.06 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) CHRISTOPHER E. VINCENT *********************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(s) 546 WENDEL ROAD, IRWIN, PA 15642 ******************** ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (724) 978-0333 ******************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION ******************** In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, CITY OF MCKEESPORT: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 1615 SUMAC STREET, MCKEESPORT, PA 15132. DEED BOOK 18475, PAGE 270.

BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 381-G-063.

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PLAINTIFF(S) Steel Valley School District and Borough of Munhall Vs. DEFENDANT(S) Jennifer E. Thompson ************** CASE NO. GD-23-009455 ********* DEBT $7,561.54 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) Jeffrey D. Ries, Esquire *********************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(s) 714 Lebanon Rd., West Mifflin, PA 15122 ******************** ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: 412-464-9997 ******************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION ******************** ALL THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED REAL ESTATE SITUATE IN THE COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, COUNTY OF ALLEGHENY, AND BOROUGH OF MUNHALL. HAVING ERECTED THEREON A TWO-STORY, OLD-STYLE BRICK DWELLING, KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 116 EAST 21st AVENUE, HOMESTEAD, PENNSYLVANIA 15120.DEED BOOK VOLUME 9890, PAGE 314, BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 131-M-1 l.

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DEFENDANT(S) PATRICK M. NORRIS ************** CASE NO. GD 18 - 012700 ********* DEBT $91,054.36 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) STEPHEN M. ELEK, ESQUIRE *********************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(s) AAS DEBT RECOVERY INC. Suite 205-Alstan Mall 2526 Monroeville Blvd.

Monroeville, PA 15146 ******************** ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (412) 829-0624 ******************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION ******************** In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, TOWNSHIP OF MOON: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 1333 CORAOPOLIS HEIGHTS ROAD, CORAOPOLIS, PENNSYLVANIA 15108. DEED BOOK 18766, PAGE 29. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 417A-291

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DEFENDANT(S) LISA A. YOUNG, JONATHAN P. YOUNG ************** CASE NO. MG-22-000655 ********* DEBT $370,366.68 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) KML LAW GROUP, P.C. *********************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(s) SUITE 5000, 701 MARKET STREET PHILADELPHIA, PA 19106 ******************** ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (215) 627-1322 ******************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION ******************** IN THE COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, COUNTY OF ALLEGHENY, 14TH WARD CITY OF PITTSBURGH: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 5403 GUARINO ROAD, PITTSBURGH, PA 15217. DEED BOOK 13253, PAGE 489.

BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 87-A-64.

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DEFENDANT(S) AUTUMN M. HENRY SOLELY IN HER CAPACITY AS HEIR OF TANIA L. HENRY, DECEASED, MICHAEL T. HENRY SOLELY IN HIS CAPACITY AS HEIR OF TANIA L. HENRY, DECEASED ************** CASE NO. MG-26-000258 ********* DEBT $80,813.61 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) KML LAW GROUP, P.C. *********************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(s) SUITE 5000, 701 MARKET STREET PHILADELPHIA, PA 19106 ******************** ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (215) 627-1322 ******************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION ******************** IN THE COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, COUNTY OF ALLEGHENY, BOROUGH OF AVALON: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 929 SEDALIA AVENUE, PITTSBURGH, PA 15202. DEED BOOK 16005, PAGE 69.

BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 215-J-249.

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DEFENDANT(S) UNKNOWN HEIRS, PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES, SUCCESSORS, ASSIGNS, AND ALL PERSONS, FIRMS ,OR ASSOCIATIONS CLAIMING RIGHT, TITLE, OR INTEREST FROM OR UNDER ANNA SEKELIK, DECEASED, UNKNOWN HEIRS, PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES, SUCCESSORS, ASSIGNS, AND ALL PERSONS, FIRMS, OR ASSOCIATIONS CLAIMING RIGHT, TITLE, OR INTEREST FROM OR UNDER DYAN JONES, DECEASED, MARCIA HUTTON, EXECUTRIX OF THE ESTATE OF ANNA SEKELIK, DECEASED AND AS KNOWN HEIR OF ANNA SEKELIK, DECEASED ************** CASE NO. MG-21-000171 ********* DEBT $177,106.56 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) KML LAW GROUP, P.C. *********************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(s) SUITE 5000, 701 MARKET STREET PHILADELPHIA, PA 19106 ******************** ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (215) 627-1322 ******************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION ******************** IN THE COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, COUNTY OF ALLEGHENY, BOROUGH OF CARNEGIE: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 113 -117 COURT STREET, CARNEGIE, PA 15106. DEED BOOK 290, PAGE 3604.

BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 103-G-118.

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DEFENDANT(S) ZACHARY DAVID LYTLE ************** CASE NO. GD-26-003777 ********* DEBT $204,807.72 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) KML LAW GROUP, P.C. *********************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(s) SUITE 5000, 701 MARKET STREET PHILADELPHIA, PA 19106 ******************** ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (215) 627-1322 ******************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION ******************** IN THE COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, COUNTY OF ALLEGHENY, BOROUGH OF PLUM: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 401 FINLEY ROAD, PITTSBURGH, PA 15239. DEED BOOK 19827, PAGE 113.

BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 852-C-85.

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PLAINTIFF(S): County of Allegheny Vs. DEFENDANT(S) Mildred Jean Lobus, With Notice to Heirs and Assigns ************** CASE NO. GD 25-010221 ********* DEBT $4,809.07 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) Joseph W. Gramc, Esquire *********************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(s) 525 William Penn Place, Suite 3110 Pittsburgh, PA 15219 ******************** ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (412) 281-0587 ******************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION ******************** In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Borough of Baldwin: Having erected thereon a one-story brick house being known as 3644 Wallace Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15227. Deed Book Volume 4120, Page 505. Block & Lot No. 136-L-40.

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DEFENDANT(S) KIMBERLY DOUBT ************** CASE NO. MG-25-000034 ********* DEBT $168,908.73 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) David L. Scherer, Esquire McGrath McCall, P.C. *********************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(s) Four Gateway Center, Suite 1340, 444 Liberty Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15222 ******************** ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: 412-281-4333 ******************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION ******************** In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Township of Wilkins: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A 1-STORY BRICK DWELLING KNOWN AS 142 QUEENSTON DRIVE, PITTSBURGH, PA 15235, AND DESIGNATED AS BLOCK AND LOT 541-K-60, DEED BOOK VOLUME 19203, PAGE 439.

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PLAINTIFF(S) BETHEL PARK SCHOOL DISTRICT Vs. DEFENDANT(S) CYNTHIA E. PIERCE & LAUREN M. PIERCE ************** CASE NO. GD-25-010986 ********* DEBT $8,059.90 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) Elizabeth P. Sattler, Esquire *********************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(s) 437 Grant Street, Suite 918, Pittsburgh, PA 15219 ******************** ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: 412-391-0160 ******************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, MUNICIPALITY OF BETHEL PARK: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A DWELLING, KNOWN AS 19 PONTIAC ROAD, PITTSBURGH, PA 15241. DEED BOOK 19341 ; PAGE 277. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 394-R-16.

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PLAINTIFF(S) BETHEL PARK SCHOOL DISTRICT Vs. DEFENDANT(S) SANATKUMAR P. SHAH & BARBARA J. SHAH ************** CASE NO. GD-24-013490 ********* DEBT $12,569.40 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) Elizabeth P. Sattler, Esquire *********************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(s) 437 Grant Street, Suite 918, Pittsburgh, PA 15219 ******************** ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: 412-391-0160 ******************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, MUNICIPALITY OF BETHEL PARK: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A DWELLING, KNOWN AS 1167 GROUSE RUN ROAD, BETHEL PARK, PA 15102. DEED BOOK 5693, PAGE 21. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 773-H-32.

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PLAINTIFF(S) BETHEL PARK SCHOOL DISTRICT Vs. DEFENDANT(S) BLAINE C. SHIFF ************** CASE NO. GD-24-013493 ********* DEBT $6,440.09 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) Elizabeth P. Sattler, Esquire *********************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(s) 437 Grant Street, Suite 918, Pittsburgh, PA 15219 ******************** ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: 412-391-0160 ******************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, MUNICIPALITY OF BETHEL PARK: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A DWELLING, KNOWN AS 6191 MOUNTAIN AVENUE, BETHEL PARK, PA 15102. DEED BOOK 15358, PAGE 339. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 889-D-55.

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PLAINTIFF(S) GATEWAY SCHOOL DISTRICT Vs. DEFENDANT(S) DOUGLAS CLEVELAND & JANICE MARIE CLEVELAND ************** CASE NO. GD-25-005396 ********* DEBT $4,482.47 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) Elizabeth P. Sattler, Esquire *********************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(s) 437 Grant Street, Suite 918, Pittsburgh, PA 15219 ******************** ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: 412-391-0160 ******************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, MUNICIPALITY OF MONROEVILLE: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A DWELLING, KNOWN AS 809 COTTONWOOD DRIVE, MONROEVILLE, PA 15146. DEED BOOK 17842, PAGE 532. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 637-F-271.

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DEFENDANT(S) REBECCA YVETTE SINGH AKA REBECCA YVETTE DAVIS, FAITH DANETT DAVIS, IN THEIR CAPACITY AS HEIRS OF BARBARA ANN DAVIS; UNKNOWN HEIRS, SUCCESSORS, ASSIGNS, AND ALL PERSONS, FIRMS, OR ASSOCIATIONS, CLAIMING RIGHT, TITLE, OR INTEREST FROM OR UNDER BARBARA ANN DAVIS ************** CASE NO. MG-26-000124 ********* DEBT $32,837.93 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC *********************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(s) 133 GAITHER DRIVE, SUITE F MOUNT LAUREL, NJ 08054 ******************** ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: 412-391-0160 ******************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Borough of Wilkinsburg: Having erected thereon a dwelling being known and numbered as 1468 ELIZABETH BLVD, PITTSBURGH, PA 15221. Deed Book Volume 4869, Page 569. Block and Lot Number 0297-F-000540000-00.

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PLAINTIFF(S): Borough of Dormont Vs. DEFENDANT(S) Michael Gamble ************** CASE NO. GD 24-014776 ********* DEBT $5,569.58 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) Joseph W. Gramc, Esquire *********************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(s) 525 William Penn Place, Ste. 3110 Pittsburgh, PA 15219 ******************** ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (412) 281-0587 ******************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Borough of Dormont: Having erected thereon a two-story masonry frame house known as 1514 Dormont Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15216. Deed Book Volume 18403, Page 346. Block & Lot 98-C-282.

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PLAINTIFF(S): Steel Valley School District Vs. DEFENDANT(S) Sheila Russell, Known Heir of Curtis Lee Russell and Gertrude P. Russell, Deceased ************** CASE NO. GD-23-009945 ********* DEBT $7,592.16 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) Jeffrey D. Ries, Esquire *********************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(s) 714 Lebanon Road, West Mifflin, PA 15122 ******************** ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: 412-464-9997 ******************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Borough of Homestead: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A TWO-STORY FRAME DWELLING, BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 124 EAST 12TH AVENUE, HOMESTEAD, PENNSYLVANIA 15120, DEED BOOK VOLUME 3991, PAGE 388, BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 131-B-132.

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DEFENDANT(S) PITTSBURG LUXE, LLC AND JILL HUBBELL ************** CASE NO. GD-26-002056 ********* DEBT $153,107.09 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLP *********************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(s) 485F Route 1 South, Suite 300, Iselin, NJ 08830-3072 ******************** ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (445) 207-4041 ******************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: IN THE COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, COUNTY OF ALLEGHENY AND CITY OF MCKEESPORT: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 3101 ORCHARD STREET, MCKEESPORT, PA 15132. DEED BOOK VOLUME 19592, PAGE 126. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 0464-C-00236-0000-00.

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DEFENDANT(S) Enk Real Estate Investments LLC ************** CASE NO. GD-26-000602 ********* DEBT $169,896.39 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) Timothy A. Cirino, Esq *********************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(s) 1628 John F. Kennedy Boulevard, Suite 300, Philadelphia,PA 19103 ******************** ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (212) 471-5100 ******************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: IN THE COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, COUNTY OF ALLEGHENY, AND BOROUGH OF MUNHALL: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 700 EAST 17TH AVENUE, HOMESTEAD, PA 15120. DEED BOOK VOLUME 19062, PAGE 160. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 0131-D00333-0000-00.

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PLAINTIFF(S) MCKEESPORT AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT AND CITY OF MCKEESPORT Vs DEFENDANT(S) JACQUELINE M. DAVIS ************** CASE NO. GD-23-013159 ********* DEBT $12,219.77 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) CHRISTOPHER E. VINCENT *********************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(s) 546 WENDEL ROAD, IRWIN, PA 15642 ******************** ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (724) 978-0333 ******************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, CITY OF MCKEESPORT: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 417 29th STREET, MCKEESPORT, PA 15132. DEED BOOK 16820 PAGE 52.

BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 464-F-296.

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PLAINTIFF(S) MCKEESPORT AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT AND CITY OF MCKEESPORT Vs DEFENDANT(S) JACQUELINE DAVIS ************** CASE NO. GD-23-013326 ********* DEBT $5,976.22 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) CHRISTOPHER E. VINCENT *********************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(s) 546 WENDEL ROAD, IRWIN, PA 15642 ******************** ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (724) 978-0333 ******************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, CITY OF MCKEESPORT: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 1106 CRAIG STREET, MCKEESPORT, PA 15132. DEED BOOK 16530 PAGE 185.

BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 380-R-140.

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DEFENDANT(S) Kyle Pack, AKA Kyle Z. Pack ************** CASE NO. MG-25-000137 ********* DEBT $62,357.11 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) MDK Legal *********************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(s) P. 0. Box 165028 Columbus, OH 43216-5028 ******************** ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: 614-220-5611 ******************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Borough of East McKeesport: Having erected thereon a dwelling being known and numbered as 619 Lincoln Highway, East McKeesport, PA 15035.

Document Number 2019-7766, Deed Book Volume 17558, Page 24. Block and Lot Number 0547-L-00012-0000-00.

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DEFENDANT(S) Sandra L.Gibala ************** CASE NO. MG-26-000185 ********* DEBT $16,977.44 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) MDK Legal *********************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(s) P. 0. Box 165028 Columbus, OH 43216-5028 ******************** ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: 614-220-5611 ******************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, North Versailles Township: Having erected thereon a dwelling being known and numbered as 108 Tintsman Avenue, North Versailles, PA 15137. Deed Book Volume 6142, Page 569. Block and Lot Number 0456-S-00280-0000-00.

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DEFENDANT(S) Shawna Leigh Smith ************** CASE NO. MG-24-000984 ********* DEBT $315,447.21 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) MDK Legal *********************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(s) P. 0. Box 165028 Columbus, OH 43216-5028 ******************** ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: 614-220-5611 ******************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Borough of Jefferson Hills: Parcel 1: Having erected a dwelling being known and numbered as 227 Meadowfield Lane, Clairton, PA 15025 AKA 227 Meadowfield Lane, Jefferson Hills, PA 15025, Document Number 2018-19512, Deed Book Volume 17265, Page 180, Block and Lot Number 0661-C00100-0000-00.

Parcel 2: Vacant land being known Chelsea Drive, Clairton, PA 15025, Document Number 2018-19512, Deed Book Volume 17265, Page 180, Block and Lot Number 0661-C00194-0000-00.

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DEFENDANT(S) WILLIAM T. LATHEM ************** CASE NO. MG-26-000313 ********* DEBT $177,296.89 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) KML LAW GROUP, P.C. *********************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(s) SUITE 5000, 701 MARKET STREET PHILADELPHIA, PA 19106 ******************** ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (215) 627-1322 ******************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: IN THE COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, COUNTY OF ALLEGHENY, BOROUGH OF WEST MIFFLIN: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 2250 VERMONT AVENUE, WEST MIFFLIN, PA 15122. DEED BOOK 19008, PAGE 241.

BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 241-M-49.

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DEFENDANT(S) JASON PHILLIPS ************** CASE NO. GD 26-001772 ********* DEBT $7,486.55 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) JOHN T. VOGEL, TUCKER ARENSBERG, P.C. *********************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(s) TUCKER ARENSBERG, P.C. ONE PPG PLACE,_STE 1500 PITTSBURGH, PA 15222 ******************** ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: 412.594.3902 ******************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: IN THE COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, COUNTY OF ALLEGHENY, BOROUGH OF CORAOPOLIS: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 1402 PINE WAY, CORAOPOLIS, PENNSYLVANIA 15108, DEED BOOK VOLUME 17469, PAGE 45 BLOCK AND LOT 342-L-226.

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DEFENDANT(S) DIANE STANESIC AKA DIANE L. STANESIC; THOMAS STANESIC AKA THOMAS F. STANESIC ************** CASE NO. GD-25-011987 ********* DEBT $76,272.51 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC *********************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(s) 133 GAITHER DRIVE, SUITE F MOUNT LAUREL, NJ 08054 ******************** ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: 855-225-6906 ******************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Borough of West Mifflin: Having erected thereon a dwelling being known and numbered as 2803 GLENNY LANE EXT, WEST MIFFLIN, PA 15122.

Deed Book Volume 12286, Page 411. Block and Lot Number 0241-F-00139-0000-00.

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DEFENDANT(S) PATRICIA J. ELSTNER ************** CASE NO. GD-26-002473 ********* DEBT $93,408.89 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC *********************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(s) 133 GAITHER DRIVE, SUITE F MOUNT LAUREL, NJ 08054 ******************** ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: 855-225-6906 ******************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, City of Pittsburgh, 17th Ward: Having erected thereon a dwelling being known and numbered as 1908 SAINT PAUL ST, PITTSBURGH, PA 15203. Deed Book Volume 09273, Page 113. Block and Lot Number 0013-A-00145-0000-00.

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DEFENDANT(S) SUSAN E. STARK, IN HER CAPACITY AS HEIR OF UNDER JEAN S. SLAUGENHAUPT; UNKNOWN HEIRS, SUCCESSORS, ASSIGNS, AND ALL PERSONS, FIRMS, OR ASSOCIATIONS, CLAIMING RIGHT, TITLE, OR INTEREST FROM OR UNDER JEAN S. SLAUGENHAUPT ************** CASE NO. MG-25-001042 ********* DEBT $88,265.50 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC *********************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(s) 133 GAITHER DRIVE, SUITE F MOUNT LAUREL, NJ 08054 ******************** ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: 855-225-6906 ******************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Municipality of Monroeville: Having erected thereon a dwelling being known and numbered as 433 COTTAGE LANE, MONROEVILLE, PA 15146. Deed Book Volume 7134, Page 152. Block and Lot Number 0741-S-00193-0000-00.

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DEFENDANT(S) MEGAN C. COLEMAN ************** CASE NO. MG-24-000027 ********* DEBT $293,302.09 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC *********************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(s) 133 GAITHER DRIVE, SUITE F MOUNT LAUREL, NJ 08054 ******************** ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: 855-225-6906 ******************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: IN THE COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, COUNTY OF ALLEGHENY, O’HARA TOWNSHIP: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 1605 POWERS RUN ROAD, PITTSBURGH, PA 15238. DEED BOOK VOLUME 14816, PAGE 175. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 0360-M-00032-0000-00.

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DEFENDANT(S) Jonathan M. Miller ************** CASE NO. MG-24-000023 ********* DEBT $70,352.39 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) Jared M. Greenberg, Esquire *********************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(s) 200 Eagle Road, Suite 120, Wayne PA 19087 ******************** ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (484) 367-4191 ******************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Township of Elizabeth: Having erected thereon a single family dwelling being known and numbered as,160 Lincoln Hall Road, Elizabeth, Pa 15037. Deed Book Volume 15622, Page 427. Block and Lot Number 1130-D-001380000-00.

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DEFENDANT(S) ANTHONY L. BROWN ************** CASE NO. MG-26-000161 ********* DEBT $25,358.84 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) LEON P. HALLER, ESQUIRE *********************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(s) PURCELL, KRUG AND HALLER 1719 NORTH FRONT STREET HARRISBURG, PA 17102 ******************** ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: 717-234-4178 ******************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Municipality of Penn Hills: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 642 CHURCHILL AVENUE, PITTSBURGH, PA 15235. DEED BOOK VOLUME 12970, PAGE 575. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 369-J-72.

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DEFENDANT(S) BRIAN BRIENZA, ELISA C. BRIENZA and THE SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT ************** CASE NO. MG-25-000425 ********* DEBT $34,403.60 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) LEON P. HALLER, ESQUIRE *********************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(s) PURCELL, KRUG AND HALLER 1719 NORTH FRONT STREET HARRISBURG, PA 17102 ******************** ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: 717-234-4178 ******************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Ninth Ward of the City of Pittsburgh: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 4222 BRUCE STREET, PITTSBURGH, PA 15201. DEED BOOK VOLUME 12398, PAGE 124. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 49-G-116.

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DEFENDANT(S) ASHLEY L. ADAMS AND THE SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT ************** CASE NO. MG-25-000918 ********* DEBT $59,218.20 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) LEON P. HALLER, ESQUIRE *********************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(s) PURCELL, KRUG AND HALLER 1719 NORTH FRONT STREET HARRISBURG, PA 17102 ******************** ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: 717-234-4178 ******************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Borough of Etna: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 39 MAPLEWOOD STREET, PITTSBURGH, PA 15223. DEED BOOK VOLUME 16610, PAGE 273. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 167-A-151.

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DEFENDANT(S) MAXINE M. ZWIGART AND THOMAS J. ZWIGART ************** CASE NO. MG-24-000781 ********* DEBT $37,761.57 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) ERIC ROCHKIND, ESQUIRE *********************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(s) McCABE, WEISBERG & CONWAY, LLC 216 HADDON AVENUE, SUITE 20I WESTMONT, NJ 08108 ******************** ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (856) 858-7080 ******************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: IN THE COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, COUNTY OF ALLEGHENY, TOWNSHIP OF HAMPTON: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 2578 ROYAL VIEW DRIVE, ALLISON PARK, PENNSYLVANIA 15101. DEED BOOK VOLUME 7919, PAGE 223, BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 0830-F-00190-0000-00.

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DEFENDANT(S) BRADLEY FRYE ************** CASE NO. MG-26-000183 ********* DEBT $149,151.71 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) ERIC ROCHKIND, ESQUIRE *********************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(s) McCABE, WEISBERG & CONWAY, LLC 216 HADDON AVENUE, SUITE 20I WESTMONT, NJ 08108 ******************** ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (856) 858-7080 ******************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: IN THE COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, COUNTY OF ALLEGHENY, MUNICIPALITY OF MT. LEBANON: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 840 FRUITHURST DRIVE, PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA 15228. DEED BOOK VOLUME 17361, PAGE 440. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 0140-J-00062-0000-00.

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DEFENDANT(S) TIMOTHY J. ODDIS ************** CASE NO. MG-26-000236 ********* DEBT $180,522.75 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) ERIC ROCHKIND, ESQUIRE *********************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(s) McCABE, WEISBERG & CONWAY, LLC 216 HADDON AVENUE, SUITE 20I WESTMONT, NJ 08108 ******************** ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (856) 858-7080 ******************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: IN THE COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, COUNTY OF ALLEGHENY, TOWNSHIP OF HARRISON: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 1216 ARIZONA AVENUE, NATRONA HEIGHTS, PENNSYLVANIA 15065. DEED BOOK VOLUME 17877, PAGE 333, BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 1518-R-00007-000000.

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DEFENDANT(S) LAUREN BEARD, MARK PETITTA, KNOWN SURVIVING HEIRS OF MERRILY PETITTA, AND UNKNOWN SURVIVING HEIRS OF MERRILY PETITTA ************** CASE NO. GD-23-014415 ********* DEBT $179,158.24 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) ERIC ROCHKIND, ESQUIRE *********************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(s) McCABE, WEISBERG & CONWAY, LLC 216 HADDON AVENUE, SUITE 20I WESTMONT, NJ 08108 ******************** ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (856) 858-7080 ******************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: IN THE COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, COUNTY OF ALLEGHENY, TOWNSHIP OF KILBUCK: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 480 ROOSEVELT ROAD, PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA 15237. DEED BOOK VOLUME 4175, PAGE 419, BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 0275-D-002 l 0-0000-00.

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DEFENDANT(S) ERIC OLENDER, ELIZABETH OLENDER ************** CASE NO. MG-24-000838 ********* DEBT $223,740.94 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) PADGETT LAW GROUP *********************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(s) 1055 E. Baltimore Pike, Suite 201 Media, PA 19063 ******************** ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: 850-422-2520 ******************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: IN THE COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, COUNTY OF ALLEGHENY AND TOWNSHIP OF ROSS: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A CONDOMINIUM UNIT IN THE MEWS OF TOWNE NORTH, UNIT 121, BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 121 LOCUST COURT, PITTSBURGH, PA 15237. DEED BOOK VOLUME 15514, PAGE 500. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 517-M-121.

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DEFENDANT(S) Aisha N. Lewis ************** CASE NO. MG-25-000815 ********* DEBT $167,630.02 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) Powers Kirn, LLC *********************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(s) Eight Neshaminy Interplex, Suite 215, Trevose, PA 19053 ******************** ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: 215-942-2090 ******************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Municipality of Penn Hills: Having erected thereon a dwelling being known and numbered as 520 Springdale Drive, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15235.

Deed Book Volume 18610, Page 103, Instrument 2021-32031, Block and Lot Number 449-D-56.

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DEFENDANT(S) BARBARA J KAMPERT ************** CASE NO. MG-26-000117 ********* DEBT: $34,754.03 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLP *********************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(s) 485F Route 1 South, Suite 300, Iselin, NJ 08830-3072 ******************** ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (445) 207-4041 ******************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: IN THE COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, COUNTY OF ALLEGHENY AND BOROUGH OF JEFFERSON HILLS: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 1821-1823 STATE STREET, CLAIRTON, PA 15025 AKA 1823 STATE STREET, CLAIRTON, PA 15025.

DEED BOOK VOLUME 8630, PAGE 102.

BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 1273-J-001250000-00.

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DEFENDANT(S) PITTSBURG LUXE, LLC AND JILL HUBBELL ************** CASE NO. GD-26-002427 ********* DEBT: $161,470.08 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLP *********************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(s) 485F Route 1 South, Suite 300, Iselin, NJ 08830-3072 ******************** ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (445) 207-4041 ******************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: IN THE COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, COUNTY OF ALLEGHENY AND 2ND WARD OF THE CITY OF CLAIRTON: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 100 CONSTITUTION CIRCLE, CLAIRTON, PA 15025. DEED BOOK VOLUME 19588, PAGE 49. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 1002-C-00054-0000-00.

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PLAINTIFF(S): Baldwin Borough Vs. DEFENDANT(S) Michael D. Kelley ************** CASE NO. GD-22-006979 ********* DEBT: $17,838.14 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) Jeffrey D. Ries, Esquire *********************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(s) 714 Lebanon Road, West Mifflin, PA 1512 ******************** ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: 412-464-9997 ******************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: ALL THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED REAL ESTATE SITUATE IN THE COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, COUNTY OF ALLEGHENY, AND BOROUGH OF BALDWIN.

PLAINTIFF(S) North Allegheny School District Vs. DEFENDANT(S) ELENY A. MAUL ************** CASE NO. GD 25-011034 ********* DEBT: $20,917.45 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) Jennifer L. Cerce, Esquire *********************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(s) 424 S. 27th Street, Ste. 210 Pittsburgh, PA 15203 ******************** ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (412) 242-4400 ******************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Borough of Franklin Park:

HAVING ERECTED THEREON A TWO-STORY, MULTI-FAMILY DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 1201-1203 STREETS RUN ROAD, PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA 15236. DEED BOOK VOLUME 10329, PAGE 183, BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 313-F-220.

HAVING ERECTED THEREON A CONDOMINIUM UNIT BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 2580 B GROUSE RDG., WEXFORD, PA 15090. DEED BOOK 14029, PAGE 154. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 1203-L-89.

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PLAINTIFF(S): Borough of Munhall Vs. DEFENDANT(S) Sharifa B. Green ************** CASE NO. GD-22-012990 ********* DEBT: $2,988.53 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) Jeffrey D. Ries, Esquire *********************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(s) 714 Lebanon Road, West Mifflin, PA 1512 ******************** ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: 412-464-9997 ******************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: IN THE COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, COUNTY OF ALLEGHENY, BOROUGH MUNHALL: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 618 EAST 9TH AVENUE, HOMESTEAD, PENNSYLVANIA 15120, DEED BOOK VOLUME 16903, PAGE 323, BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 130-M-143.

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DEFENDANT(S) James Latimer, Jr. ************** CASE NO. MG-25-000959 ********* DEBT: $203,169.36 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) Lois M. Vitti *********************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(s) 663 Fifth Street, Oakmont, PA 15139 ******************** ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: 412-281-1725 ******************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny; Township of Crescent: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A ONE-STORY FRAME DWELLING BEING. KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 274 SPRING RUN ROAD, CRESCENT, PA 15046. DEED BOOK 18984, PAGE20l. BLOCK AND LOT 81lS000254.

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PLAINTIFF(S) Penn Hills School District and Municipality of Penn Hills Vs. DEFENDANT(S) ARLETTE MARTIN ************** CASE NO. GD 25-006256 ********* DEBT: $12,303.15 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) Jennifer L. Cerce, Esquire *********************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(s) 424 S. 27th Street, Ste. 210 Pittsburgh, PA 15203 ******************** ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (412) 242-4400 ******************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Municipality of Penn Hills: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 8069 LINCOLN RD., VERONA, PA 15147. DEED BOOK 11297, PAGE 232. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 229-M-305.

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PLAINTIFF(S) Penn Hills School District and Municipality of Penn Hills Vs. DEFENDANT(S) TAYLOR ANDERSON ************** CASE NO. GD-25-004743 ********* DEBT: $11,523.52 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) Jennifer L. Cerce, Esquire *********************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(s) 424 S. 27th Street, Ste. 210 Pittsburgh, PA 15203 ******************** ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (412) 242-4400 ******************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Municipality of Penn Hills: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 8608 WESTWOOD RD., PITTSBURGH, PA 15235. DEED BOOK 17610, PAGE 337.BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 231-C-171.

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PLAINTIFF(S) Penn Hills School District and Municipality of Penn Hills Vs. DEFENDANT(S) NATERA S. BECK ************** CASE NO. GD 25-009038 ********* DEBT: $14,757.19 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) Jennifer L. Cerce, Esquire *********************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(s) 424 S. 27th Street, Ste. 210 Pittsburgh, PA 15203 ******************** ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (412) 242-4400 ******************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Municipality of Penn Hills: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 7732 MOUNT CARMEL RD., VERONA, PA 15147. DEED BOOK 19123, PAGE 183. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 230-K-74.

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PLAINTIFF(S) Penn Hills School District and Municipality of Penn Hills Vs. DEFENDANT(S) AMBER ROSE LUTZ & THOMAS ALLEN EVANS, JR. ************** CASE NO. GD 25-006247 ********* DEBT: $14,793.73 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) Jennifer L. Cerce, Esquire *********************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(s) 424 S. 27th Street, Ste. 210 Pittsburgh, PA 15203 ******************** ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (412) 242-4400 ******************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Municipality of Penn Hills: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 221 EMROSE DR., PITTSBURGH, PA 15235. DEED BOOK 16138, PAGE 279. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 369-F-160.

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DEFENDANT(S) CECILIA REINHEIMER ************** CASE NO. AR-26-001182 ********* DEBT: $12,248.29 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) Fred C. Jug, Jr. *********************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(s) 310 Grant Street, Suite 1109, Pittsburgh, PA 15219 ******************** ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: 412-255-6500 ******************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, BOROUGH OF EMSWORTH: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A EMSWORTH MANOR SOUTH A CONDOMINIUM UNIT BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 8179 OHIO RIVER BLVD, UNIT 28, PITTSBURGH, PA 15202. DEED BOOK 17274, PAGE 188. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 213-A-00078-0028.

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DEFENDANT(S) C&C Linhart LLC ************** CASE NO. GD-26-002653 ********* DEBT: $221,161.29 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) Stephen M. Hladik, Esquire *********************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(s) Hladik, Onorato & Federman, LLP 298 Wissahickon Avenue, North Wales, PA 19454 ******************** ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (215) 855-9521 ******************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, 27TH WARD OF THE CITY OF PITTSBURGH: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 4022 OSWALD STREET, PITTSBURGH, PA 15212.

DEED BOOK VOLUME 19378, PAGE 398.

BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 114-K-132.

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DEFENDANT(S) Mansion Global LLC ************** CASE NO. GD-25-013585 ********* DEBT: $172,696.79 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) Stephen M. Hladik, Esquire *********************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(s) Hladik, Onorato & Federman, LLP 298 Wissahickon Avenue, North Wales, PA 19454 ******************** ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (215) 855-9521 ******************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, 24TH WARD OF THE CITY OF PITTSBURGH: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 1234 HIGH STREET, PITTSBURGH, PA 15212. DEED BOOK VOLUME 19502, PAGE 254. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 24-C-152.

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DEFENDANT(S) Andrew B. Maul ************** CASE NO. MG-25-000702 ********* DEBT: $86,843.92 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) Timothy A. Cirino, Esq. *********************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(s) 1628 John F. Kennedy Boulevard, Suite 300, Philadelphia, PA 19103 / 1325 Franklin Avenue, Suite 160, Garden City, NY 11530 ******************** ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (212) 471-5100 ******************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: IN THE COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, COUNTY OF ALLEGHENY, AND TOWN OF MCCANDLESS: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 250 RIDGEVIEW DR, WEXFORD, PA 15090A/K/A250 RIDGEVIEW ROAD, WEXFORD, PA 15090 MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN DEED BOOK 11264, PAGE 337. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 1206-G00255-0000-00.

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DEFENDANT(S) MTM Construction LLC ************** CASE NO. GD-26-003383 ********* DEBT: $174,201.38 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) Robert Fiacco, Esq *********************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(s) 1628 John F. Kennedy Boulevard, Suite 300 Philadelphia, PA 19103 ******************** ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (212) 471-5100 ******************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: IN THE COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, COUNTY OF ALLEGHENY, AND THE TOWNSHIP OF ROSS:

DEFENDANT(S) SCOTTSDALE REI LLC ************** CASE NO. GD-26-003353 ********* DEBT: $400,397.13 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC *********************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(s) 133 GAITHER DRIVE, SUITE F MOUNT LAUREL, NJ 08054 ******************** ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: 855-225-6906 ******************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Borough of Swissvale:

HAVING ERECTED THEREON A DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 1106 W SUTTER ROAD, GLENSHAW, PA 15116. DEED BOOK VOLUME Vl-20044, PAGE 527. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 0519-K-00142-0000-00.

Having erected thereon a commercial building being known and numbered as 7529 ROSLYN STREET, PITTSBURGH, PA 15218. Deed Book Volume 18311, Page 106. Block and Lot Number 0178-H-001640000-00.

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DEFENDANT(S) LVLM Murray Properties LLC ************** CASE NO. MG-26-000131 ********* DEBT: $182,233.59 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) Nicole Francese, Esq *********************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(s) 1628 John F. Kennedy Boulevard, Suite 300 Philadelphia, PA 19103 ******************** ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (212) 471-5100 ******************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: IN THE COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, COUNTY OF ALLEGHENY, AND 18TH WARD IN THE CITY OF PITTSBURGH: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 220 MILLBRIDGE STREET, PITTSBURGH, PA 15210. DEED BOOK VOLUME Vl19729, PAGE 115, ET SEQ., BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 0014-E-00220-0000-00.

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DEFENDANT(S) Guyanna Runion Ackison and Brandon E. Ackison ************** CASE NO. MG-17-000476 ********* DEBT: $367,755.60 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) Timothy A. Cirino, Esq. *********************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(s) 1628 John F. Kennedy Boulevard, Suite 300, Philadelphia, PA 19103 ******************** ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (212) 471-5100 ******************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, and Town of McCandless: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 8584 PEEBLES ROAD, PITTSBURGH, PA 15237. DEED BOOK VOLUME 13942, PAGE 399. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 0716-K-00136-0000-00.

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DEFENDANT(S) SRINIVASA DOKKU AND POSAMMA RUDRABOYINA ************** CASE NO. MG-25-001021 ********* DEBT: $632,067.36 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) ERIC ROCHKIND, ESQUIRE *********************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(s) McCABE, WEISBERG & CONWAY, LLC 216 HADDON AVENUE, SUITE 201 WESTMONT, NJ 08108 ******************** ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (856) 858-7080 ******************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: IN THE COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, COUNTY OF ALLEGHENY, TOWNSHIP OF UPPER ST. CLAIR: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 2313 SOUTHAMPTON DRIVE, PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA 15241. DEED BOOK VOLUME 18999, PAGE 514, BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 0396-P-00207-0000-00.

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DEFENDANT(S) JOSHUA B. GIRAN, EXECUTOR OF THE ESTATE OF RICHARD D. BARNCORD ************** CASE NO. MG-26-000380 ********* DEBT: $214,177.18 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) ERIC ROCHKIND, ESQUIRE *********************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(s) McCABE, WEISBERG & CONWAY, LLC 216 HADDON AVENUE, SUITE 201 WESTMONT, NJ 08108 ******************** ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (856) 858-7080 ******************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: IN THE COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, COUNTY OF ALLEGHENY, TOWNSHIP OF ELIZABETH: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 883 PATTERSON ROAD, ELIZABETH, PENNSYLVANIA 15037. DEED BOOK VOLUME 10437, PAGE 565, BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 14I4-8-00135-0000-00.

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DEFENDANT(S) Gregory W. Tate ************** CASE NO. MG-25-000331 ********* DEBT: $229,480.92 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLP *********************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(s) 325 Chestnut Street, Suite 725, Philadelphia, PA 19106 ******************** ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (445) 207-4041 ******************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: IN THE COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, COUNTY OF ALLEGHENY, AND BOROUGH OF CHURCHILL: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 2335 GREENSBURG PIKE, PITTSBURGH, PA, 15221. DEED BOOK VOLUME 19338, PAGE 137. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 298-C-147.

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DEFENDANT(S) JON RICHARDS ************** CASE NO. MG-26-000148 ********* DEBT: $116,238.98 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC *********************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(s) 133 GAITHER DRIVE, SUITE F MOUNT LAUREL, NJ 08054 ******************** ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: 855-225-6906 ******************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, The City of Pittsburgh, 16th Ward: Having erected thereon a dwelling being known and numbered as 2716 BURHAM ST, PITTSBURGH, PA 15203. Deed Book Volume 11252, Page 411. Block and Lot Number 0013-H-00021-0000-00.

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DEFENDANT(S) CLARENCE R. HAMILTON ************** CASE NO. MG-26-000253 ********* DEBT: $44,024.87 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC *********************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(s) 133 GAITHER DRIVE, SUITE F MOUNT LAUREL, NJ 08054 ******************** ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: 855-225-6906 ******************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, the City of Pittsburgh, 18th Ward: Having erected thereon a dwelling being known and numbered as 713 GEARING AVE, PITTSBURGH, PA 15210 aka 713 GEARING AVE, MOUNT OLIVER, PA 15210. Deed Book Volume 18453, Page 178.

Block and Lot Number 0015-R-002610000-00.

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PLAINTIFF(S): Woodland Hills School District Vs. DEFENDANT(S) Olufunmilayo Taiwo ************** CASE NO. G.D. 25-004487 ********* DEBT: $4,721.07 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) Joseph W. Gramc; Esquire *********************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(s) 525 William Penn Place, Ste. 3110 Pittsburgh, PA 15219 ******************** ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (412) 281-0587 ******************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Borough of East Pittsburgh: Having erected thereon a one-story condominium office building being known as 828 Linden Avenue, East Pittsburgh, PA 15112. Deed Book Volume 18529, Page 355. Block & Lot No. 375-H-l 98.

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PLAINTIFF(S): County of Allegheny Vs. DEFENDANT(S) Tiara Adams ************** CASE NO. GD 25-004126 ********* DEBT: $4,043.19 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) Joseph W. Gramc; Esquire *********************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(s) 525 William Penn Place, Ste. 3110 Pittsburgh, PA 15219 ******************** ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (412) 281-0587 ******************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Borough of Chalfant: Having erected thereon a one and onehalf story frame house being known as 202 Fairview Avenue,. East Pittsburgh, PA 15112. Deed Book Volume 15478, Page 142. Block & Lot No. 374-L-159.

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PLAINTIFF(S): Borough of Coraopolis Water and Sewer Authority Vs. DEFENDANT(S) Ronald L. Dickerson ************** CASE NO. GD 23-003149 ********* DEBT: 2,780.67 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) Joseph W. Gramc; Esquire *********************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(s) 525 William Penn Place, Ste. 3110 Pittsburgh, PA 15219 ******************** ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (412) 281-0587 ******************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Borough of Coraopolis: Having erected thereon a two-story frame house being known as 820 Vine Street, Coraopolis, PA . 15108. Deed Book Volume 15410, Page 401. Block & Lot 341-D253.

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PLAINTIFF(S): County of Allegheny Vs. DEFENDANT(S) Robert Nash & Adolf MacDonald ************** CASE NO. GD 25-002820 ********* DEBT: $2,686.24 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) Joseph W. Gramc; Esquire *********************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(s) 525 William Penn Place, Ste. 3110 Pittsburgh, PA 15219 ******************** ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (412) 281-0587 ******************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, City of DuquesneWard 1: Having erected thereon a one and onehalf story brick house being known as 304 Miller Avenue, Duquesne, PA 15110. Deed Book Volume 17747, Page 49. Block & Lot No. 304-E-201.

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PLAINTIFF(S): County of Allegheny Vs. DEFENDANT(S) Timothy R. Logan ************** CASE NO. GD 25-008186 ********* DEBT: $2,403.61 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) Joseph W. Gramc; Esquire *********************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(s) 525 William Penn Place, Ste. 3110 Pittsburgh, PA 15219 ******************** ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (412) 281-0587 ******************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Township of North Versailles: Having erected thereon a two-story frame house being known as 326 Kline Avenue, North Versailles, PA 15137. Deed Book Volume 18685; Page 579, Block & Lot No. 456-L-266.

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PLAINTIFF(S): Township of Ross Vs. DEFENDANT(S) Elena M. Marziale ************** CASE NO. G.D. 25-012136 ********* DEBT: $2,618.14 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) Joseph W. Gramc; Esquire *********************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(s) 525 William Penn Place, Ste. 3110 Pittsburgh, PA 15219 ******************** ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (412) 281-0587 ******************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Township of Ross:

PLAINTIFF(S): Borough of Pitcairn Vs. DEFENDANT(S) Robert P. Drosjack ************** CASE NO. G.D. 25-007971 ********* DEBT: $5,645.09 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) Joseph W. Gramc; Esquire *********************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(s) 525 William Penn Place, Ste. 3110 Pittsburgh, PA 15219 ******************** ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (412) 281-0587 ******************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Borough of Pitcairn:

Having erected thereon a one-story frame house being known as 140 Hillendale Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15237. Deed Book Volume 10351, Page 351. Block & Lot No. 429-F-22.

Having erected thereon a two-story masonry frame house being known as 715 Wall Avenue, Pitcairn, PA 15140. Deed Book Volume 16015, Page 457. Block & Lot No. 746-N-168.

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PLAINTIFF(S): Township of Ross Vs. DEFENDANT(S) Michael D. Kuzemchak ************** CASE NO. G.D. 25-005335 ********* DEBT: $2,784.13 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) Joseph W. Gramc; Esquire *********************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(s) 525 William Penn Place, Ste. 3110 Pittsburgh, PA 15219 ******************** ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (412) 281-0587 ******************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Township of Ross: Having erected thereon a one-story brick house being known as 105 Rene Drive, Glenshaw, PA 15116. Deed Book Volume 17795, Page 529. Block & Lot No. 519-F217.

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PLAINTIFF(S): Borough of Pitcairn Vs. DEFENDANT(S) Reginald Murphy, Jr. & Kristina Murphy ************** CASE NO. GD 23-011613 ********* DEBT: $2,896.48 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) Joseph W. Gramc; Esquire *********************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(s) 525 William Penn Place, Ste. 3110 Pittsburgh, PA 15219 ******************** ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (412) 281-0587 ******************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Township of North Versailles: Having erected thereon a one-story brick house known as 2616 Girard Avenue, North Versailles, PA 15137. Deed Book Volume 18825, Page 592. Block & Lot457-J-26.

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DEFENDANT(S) Rosemarie A. Jarmulowski ************** CASE NO. MG-25-000994 ********* DEBT: $81,628.76 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) Kristine M. Anthou, Esquire *********************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(s) Grenen & Birsic, P.C. One Gateway Center, 9th Floor, Pittsburgh, PA 15222 ******************** ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (412) 281-7650 ******************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Town of McCandless: HAVING ERECTED A CONDOMINIUM UNIT KNOWN AS 504 COTTINGHAM DRIVE, ALLISON PARK, PA 15101. DEED BOOK VOLUME 12671, PAGE 335, BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 946-P-504.

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DEFENDANT(S) SHARON A. SEMKO ************** CASE NO. MG-23-000906 ********* DEBT: $90,084.33 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) Carolyn Treglia, Esquire *********************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(s) Brock & Scott, PLLC 2011 RENAISSANCE BOULEYARD, SUITE 100 KING OF PRUSSIA, PA 19406 ******************** ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (844) 856-6646 ******************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, SOUTH PARK TOWNSHIP Having erected thereon a dwelling being known and numbered as 3151 B SNOWDEN RD, SOUTH PARK, PA 15129. Deed Book Volume 6344, Page 1166.

Block and Lot Number 1007-D-000730000-00

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PLAINTIFF(S) South Allegheny School District Vs. DEFENDANT(S) GREGG R. CEGELSKI ************** CASE NO. GD 25-009591 ********* DEBT: $12,969.33 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) Jennifer L. Cerce, Esquire *********************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(s) 424 S. 27th Street, Ste. 210 Pittsburgh, PA 15203 ******************** ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (412) 242-4400 ******************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Borough of Glassport: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A COMMERCIAL RETL/APT’S OVER DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 709 MONONGAHELA AVE., GLASSPORT, PA 15045. DEED BOOK 9356, PAGE 405.

BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 558-8-49.

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PLAINTIFF(S) North Allegheny School District Vs. DEFENDANT(S) Hermanth K. Setty and Srisiri Shilparani Setty ************** CASE NO. GD 24-010234 ********* DEBT: $23,008.44 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) Jennifer L. Cerce, Esquire *********************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(s) 424 S. 27th Street, Ste. 210 Pittsburgh, PA 15203 ******************** ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (412) 242-4400 ******************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Township of Marshall: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A TOWNHOUSE DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 503 TUSCARORA ROAD, MARS, PA 16046. DEED BOOK 18245, PAGE 469. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 2372-M-156.

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DEFENDANT(S) DIANA LEE ROBERTSON, AS EXECUTRIX OF THE ESTATE OF WARREN HOWELLS, DECEASED ************** CASE NO. MG-23-000398 ********* DEBT: $162,091.96 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) Jill M. Fein, Esquire/ Hill Wallack LLP *********************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(s) 1000 Floral Vale Boulevard, Suite 300, Yardley, PA 19067 ******************** ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (215) 579-7700 ******************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Township of Springdale HAVING ERECTED THEREON A BI-LEVEL STORY RESIDENTIAL DWELLING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 219 MELZENA ST., SPRINGDALE,PA, 15144 DEED BOOK VOLUME 12780, PAGE 44. BLOCK & LOT NO. 731-N-164.

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DEFENDANT(S) WILLIAM H. EVANS, SR. ************** CASE NO. MG 21-000213 ********* DEBT: $88,543.85 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) LEON P. HALLER, ESQUIRE *********************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(s) PURCELL, KRUG AND HALLER 1719 NORTH FRONT STREET HARRISBURG, PA 17102 ******************** ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: 717-234-4178 ******************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Borough of Plum: PARCEL NO. 1: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 7701 SALTSBURG ROAD, PITTSBURGH, PA 15239. DEED BOOK VOLUME 14662, PAGE 470. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 739-1-128.

PARCEL NO. 2: BEING A VACANT LOT OF LAND KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS SALTSBURG ROAD, PITTSBURGH, PA 15239. DEED BOOK VOLUME 14662, PAGE 570. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 739-L-132.

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DEFENDANT(S) Denise Johnson Clemmons, Known Surviving Heir of Annetta M. Johnson, Deceased and Unknown Heirs, Devisees and Personal Representatives of Annetta M. Johnson, Deceased ************** CASE NO. GD-23-004176 ********* DEBT: $106,463.78 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) Jared M. Greenberg, Esquire *********************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(s) 200 Eagle Road, Suite 120, Wayne PA 19087 ******************** ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (484) 367-4191 ******************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, City of Clairton: Having Erected Thereon a Single Family Dwelling Being Known and Numbered as 219 Chambers Street Clairton, PA 15025.

Deed Book Volume 8978, Page 528. Block and Lot Number 763-P-95.

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PLAINTIFF(S): Borough of Coraopolis Water and Sewer Authority Vs. DEFENDANT(S)Mamulit LLC ************** CASE NO. GD-23-003161 ********* DEBT: $2,765.65 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) Joseph W. Gramc, Esquire *********************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(s) 525 William Penn Place, Ste. 3110 Pittsburgh, PA 15219 ******************** ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (412) 281-0587 ******************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Borough of Coraopolis: Having erected thereon a two-story frame house being known as 1708 Montour Street, Coraopolis, PA 15108 f/k/a 1708 Montour Street Extension, Coraopolis, PA 15108. Deed Book Volume 17680, Page 171. Block & Lot 341-G-82.

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DEFENDANT(S) Maurie A. Ford a/k/a Maurie Andrea Ford ************** CASE NO. MG-24-000620 ********* DEBT: $128,702.96 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) Jared M. Greenberg, Esquire *********************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(s) 200 Eagle Road, Suite 120, Wayne PA 19087 ******************** ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (484) 367-4191 ******************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny and Municipality of Penn Hills : HAVING ERECTED THEREON A DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 147 MAPLE LO DRIVE, PITTSBURGH, PA 15235. DEED BOOK VOLUME 17509, PAGE 516. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 0537-F-00231-0000-00.

DEFENDANT(S)Kurt D. Andres ************** CASE NO. MG-25-000289 ********* DEBT: $35,363.06 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) Benjamin Hoen, Esquire *********************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(s) 5990 West Creek Road, Suite 200, Independence, OH 44131 ******************** ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: 216-739-5100 ******************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: SITUATED IN THE BOROUGH OF WHITE OAK, COUNTY OF ALLEGHENY, COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA.

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DEFENDANT(S)Benjamin W. Clapperton ************** CASE NO. MG-25-000402 ********* DEBT: $210,077.41 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) Jared M. Greenberg, Esquire *********************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(s) 200 Eagle Road, Suite 120, Wayne PA 19087 ******************** ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (484) 367-4191 ******************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny and Township of Crescent: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 963 Harper Road, Crescent, PA 15046.

DEED BOOK VOLUME 18076, PAGE 379.

BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 0811-B-002160000-00

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DEFENDANT(S)Wendy S. Rishel ************** CASE NO. MG-24-000678 ********* DEBT: $52,458.16 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) Stem & Eisenberg, PC *********************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(s) The Shops at Valley Square, 1581 Main Street, Suite 200 Warrington, PA 18976 ******************** ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (215) 572-8111 ******************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny and Municipality of Penn Hills: Having erected thereon a dwelling being known and numbered as 7730 Tyler Road, Verona, PA 15147. Deed Book Volume 10870, Page 557. Block and Lot Number 230-B-79.

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DEFENDANT(S)FRANCIS KESTNER ************** CASE NO. MG-25-000978 ********* DEBT: $190,301.14 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) PADGETT LAW GROUP *********************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(s) 1055 E. Baltimore Pike, Suite 201 Media, PA 19063 ******************** ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: 850-422-2520 ******************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: IN THE COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, COUNTY OF ALLEGHENY AND 32ND WARD OF THE CITY OF PITTSBURGH: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A TWO-STORY RESIDENTIAL DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 2539 KINGWOOD STREET, PITTSBURGH, PA 15234. DEED BOOK VOLUME 18453, PAGE 452, INSTRUMENT NUMBER 202116695. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 138-E219.

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DEFENDANT(S)MELISSA L. COLEMAN ************** CASE NO. MG-26-000004 ********* DEBT: $68,747.31 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) PADGETT LAW GROUP *********************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(s) 1055 E. Baltimore Pike, Suite 201 Media, PA 19063 ******************** ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: 850-422-2520 ******************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: IN THE COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, COUNTY OF ALLEGHENY AND 27TH WARD OF THE CITY OF PITTSBURGH: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A TWO-STORY RESIDENTIAL DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 1238 THELMA STREET, PITTSBURGH, PA 15212. DEED BOOK VOLUME 11381, PAGE 494. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 045-E-293.

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HAVING ERECTED THEREON A DWELLING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 707 OSBORNE STREET, MCKEESPORT, PA 15131. DESCRIBED AT BOOK 6437, PAGE 22, PARCEL NUMBER 460-G-047.

DEFENDANT(S) Edward M. Chambers ************** CASE NO. MG-25-000039 ********* DEBT: $111,748.84 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) Benjamin Hoen, Esquire *********************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(s) 5990 West Creek Road, Suite 200, Independence, OH 44131 ******************** ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: 216-739-5100 ******************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: SITUATED IN THE 12TH WARD CITY OF PITTSBURGH, COUNTY OF ALLEGHENY, COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA. HAVING ERECTED THEREON A DWELLING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 6504 DEARY STREET, PITTSBURGH, PA 15206.

DESCRIBED AT BOOK 6730, PAGE 598, INSTRUMENT NO. 69206, BLOCK AND LOT 124-L-137.

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DEFENDANT(S) MELVIN S. BROWN, STEVEN O. BROWN aka STEVEN BROWN IN THEIR CAPACITY AS HEIRS OF OLIVER C. BROWN; UNKNOWN HEIRS, SUCCESSORS, ASSIGNS, AND ALL PERSONS, FIRMS, OR ASSOCIATIONS CLAIMING RIGHT, TITLE, OR INTEREST FROM OR UNDER OLIVER C. BROWN ************** CASE NO. MG-26-000037 ********* DEBT: $21,879.24 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC *********************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(s) 133 GAITHER DRIVE, SUITE F MOUNT LAUREL, NJ 08054 ******************** ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: 855-225-6906 ******************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, City of Pittsburgh, 10th Ward: Having erected thereon a dwelling being known and numbered as 4927 Breesport Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15224. Deed Book Volume 4498, Page 674. Block and Lot Number 0050-B-00054-0000-00.

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DEFENDANT(S) O’NEILLS INVESTMENTS LLC AND MICHAEL JOHN O’NEILL ************** CASE NO. GD-25-013483 ********* DEBT: $370,955.50 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLP *********************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(s) 485F Route I South, Suite 300, Iselin, NJ 08830-3072 ******************** ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (445) 207-4041 ******************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: IN THE COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, COUNTY OF ALLEGHENY AND THE 25TH WARD OF THE CITY OF PITTSBURGH: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 1428 LORAINE STREET, PITTSBURGH, PA 15212. DEED BOOK VOLUME 19205, PAGE 441. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 0023-G-00110-0000-00.

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DEFENDANT(S) Robert Siegworth ************** CASE NO. MG-25-000479 ********* DEBT: $122,749.15 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) Nicole Francese, Esq. *********************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(s) 1628 John F. Kennedy Boulevard, Suite 300 Philadelphia, PA 19103 ******************** ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (212) 471-5100 ******************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: IN THE COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, COUNTY OF ALLEGHENY, AND THE 28TH WARD OF THE CITY OF PITTSBURGH: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 337 QUEENSBURY STREET, PITTSBURGH, PA 15205. DEED BOOK VOLUME 17474, PAGE 1. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER: 0019-J-00193-0000-00

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DEFENDANT(S) SHANE A. WALKER AND CHERIE A. WALKER ************** CASE NO. MG-25-001076 ********* DEBT: $174,290.65 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) ERIC ROCHKIND, ESQUIRE *********************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(s) McCABE, WEISBERG & CONWAY, LLC 216 HADDON AVENUE, SUITE201 WESTMONT, NJ 08108 ******************** ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (856) 858-7080 ******************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: IN THE COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, COUNTY OF ALLEGHENY, TOWNSHIP OF SOUTH PARK: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 1606 ANNETTE AVENUE, SOUTH PARK, PENNSYLVANIA 15129. DEED BOOK VOLUME 16585, PAGE 152, BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 0772-S-00093-0000-00.

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DEFENDANT(S) SUSAN E CRONIN; THE SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT ************** CASE NO. MG-26-000251 ********* DEBT: $119,703.95 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) Carolyn Treglia, Esquire *********************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(s) Brock & Scott, PLLC 2011 RENAISSANCE BOULEYARD, 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 310 WALPOLE DR, PITTSBURGH, PA 15235. Deed Book Volume VI-18243, Page 464.

Block and Lot Number 0368-J-00011-000000 AKA 368-J-l l

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DEFENDANT(S) RYAN NOVELLI ************** CASE NO. MG-25-001016 ********* DEBT: $119,040.39 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) Carolyn Treglia, Esquire *********************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(s) Brock & Scott, PLLC 2011 RENAISSANCE BOULEYARD, 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 CASTLE SHANNON Having erected thereon a Condominium Unit known and numbered as 204 SAXONWALD LANE, PITTSBURGH, PA 15234, aka 204 SAXONWALD LANE 8F, PITTSBURGH, PA 15234. Deed Book Volume 18575, Page 40.

Block and Lot Number 0190-P-002080006-00

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DEFENDANT(S) FRANK C FLOYD AKA FRANK C FLOYD, SR, INDIVIDUALLY AND AS HEIR OF THE ESTATE OF BRENDA A FLOYD AKA BRENDA ALSTON; YOLANDA R FLOYD, DENISE L FLOYD, FRANK C FLOYD, JR, TONY L SMITH, RONEKA JANAE FLOYD, KNOWN HEIRS OF THE ESTATE OF BRENDA A FLOYD AKA BRENDA ALSTON; UNKNOWN HEIRS, SUCCESSORS, ASSIGNS, AND ALL PERSONS, FIRMS, OR ASSOCIATIONS CLAIMING RIGHT, TITLE OR INTEREST FROM OR UNDER BRENDA A FLOYD AKA BRENDA ALSTON. ************** CASE NO. MG-24-000613 ********* DEBT: $25,729.67 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) Carolyn Treglia, Esquire *********************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(s) Brock & Scott, PLLC 2011 RENAISSANCE BOULEYARD, SUITE 100 KING OF PRUSSIA, PA 19406 ******************** ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (844) 856-6646 ******************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, 10TH WARD OF THE CITY OF PITTSBURGH Having erected thereon a dwelling being known and numbered as 4942 ROSETTA ST, PITTSBURGH, PA 15224.Deed Book Volume 5620, Page 911.

Block and Lot Number 0050-F-001020000-00 AKA 50-F-102

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DEFENDANT(S) Hatherley Brittian ************** CASE NO. MG-26-000060 ********* DEBT: $53,180.71 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) MDK Legal *********************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(s) P. 0. Box 165028 Columbus, OH 43216-5028 ******************** ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: 614-220-5611 ******************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, City of Pittsburgh, Ward 27: Having erected thereon a dwelling being known and numbered as 1423 Woodland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15212. Document Number 2017-22291, Deed Book Volume 16879, Page 439. Block and Lot Number 0045-E-00081-0000-00.

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PLAINTIFF(S) CHARTIERS VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT vs.

DEFENDANT(S) DONNA W. ARMENTROUT ************** CASE NO. GD 16-011015 ********* DEBT: $19,654.46 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) Jennifer L. Cerce, Esquire *********************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(s) 424 S. 27th Street, Ste. 210 Pittsburgh, PA 15203 ******************** ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (412) 242-4400 ******************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Township of Scott: PARCEL 1: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 321 THOMPSON ST., BRIDGEVILLE, PA 15017.

DEED BOOK 10135, PAGE 316. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 195-B-132; PARCEL 2: BEING ALL THAT VACANT LAND KNOWN AS THOMPSON ST., BRIDGEVILLE, PA 15017. DEED BOOK 10135, PAGE 304. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 195-8-134.

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PLAINTIFF(S) CHARTIERS VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT vs.

DEFENDANT(S) CONCIY LLC ************** CASE NO. GD 25-006199 ********* DEBT: $11,970.59 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) Jennifer L. Cerce, Esquire *********************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(s) 424 S. 27th Street, Ste. 210 Pittsburgh, PA 15203 ******************** ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (412) 242-4400 ******************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Township of Collier: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 2 COLECREST STREET, CARNEGIE, PA 15106. DEED BOOK 19276, PAGE 149. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 103-N-5.

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PLAINTIFF(S) Riverview School District vs.

DEFENDANT(S) Scottsdale REI, LLC ************** CASE NO. GD 25-007653 ********* DEBT: $19.432.37 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) Jennifer L. Cerce, Esquire *********************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(s) 424 S. 27th Street, Ste. 210 Pittsburgh, PA 15203 ******************** ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (412) 242-4400 ******************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Borough of Oakmont: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A THREE FAMILY DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 400 WOODLAND AVENUE, OAKMONT, PA 15139. DEED BOOK 18645, PAGE 19. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 362-G-151

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PLAINTIFF(S) Elizabeth Forward School District vs.

DEFENDANT(S) N.R.L.L., East, LLC ************** CASE NO. GD 25-011272 ********* DEBT: $9,945.08 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) Jennifer L. Cerce, Esquire *********************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(s) 424 S. 27th Street, Ste. 210 Pittsburgh, PA 15203 ******************** ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (412) 242-4400 ******************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Township of Elizabeth: BEING ALL THAT VACANT LAND KNOWN AS RIDGE ROAD, ELIZABETH, PA 15037.

DEED BOOK 12415, PAGE 78. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 998-A-70.

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PLAINTIFF(S) Wilkinsburg School District and Wilkinsburg Borough vs.

DEFENDANT(S) The Unknown Heirs of Margaret McGuire, Deceased ************** CASE NO. GD 26-001467 ********* DEBT: $24,607.72 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) Jennifer L. Cerce, Esquire *********************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(s) 424 S. 27th Street, Ste. 210 Pittsburgh, PA 15203 ******************** ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (412) 242-4400 ******************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Borough of Wilkinsburg: BEING A TWO FAMILY DWELLING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 735 NORTH AVENUE, PITTSBURGH, PA 15221. DEED BOOK 11989, PAGE 258. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 232-N-46

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PLAINTIFF(S) County of Allegheny vs.

DEFENDANT(S) Unknown Heirs of Mary Ann Gardner ************** CASE NO. GD 26-002015 ********* DEBT: $6,198.69 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) Joseph W. Gramc, Esquire *********************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(s) 525 William Penn Place Suite 3110 Pittsburgh, PA 15219 ******************** ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (412) 281-0587 ******************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Borough of Homestead: Having erected thereon a two-story brick house known as 334 West 12th Avenue, Homestead, PA 15120. Deed Book Volume 8153, Page 324. Block & Lot No. 131-F336.

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PLAINTIFF(S) County of Allegheny vs.

DEFENDANT(S) Unknown Heirs of Janeen Leffew a/k/a Janeen O’Keefe ************** CASE NO. GD 26-002014 ********* DEBT: $12,899.12 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) Joseph W. Gramc, Esquire *********************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(s) 525 William Penn Place Suite 3110 Pittsburgh, PA 15219 ******************** ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (412) 281-0587 ******************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Borough of Homestead: Having erected thereon a two-story frame house known as 113 West 13th Avenue, Homestead, PA 15120. Deed Book Volume 7877, Page 511. Block & Lot No. 131-B188.

Extra Space Storage will hold a public auction to sell the contents of leased spaces to satisfy Extra Space’s lien at location indicated: 6400 Hamilton Ave Pittsburgh, PA 15206, September 09, 2026 at 1:45pm. Michelle Eckstein-2007, Willie Goudy-5082. The auction will be listed and advertised on www.storagetreasures.com.

Purchases must be paid with cash only and paid at the above referenced facility in order to complete the transaction. Extra Space Storage may refuse any bid and may rescind any purchase until the winning bidder takes possession of the personal property.

Extra Space Storage will hold a public auction to sell the contents of leased spaces to satisfy Extra Space’s lien at the location indicated: 141 N Braddock Ave Pittsburgh, PA 15208 on September 9th, 2026 at 11:00 AM. Brandon Parker -1138A, Micheal Sciulli-1186A, Anthony Hopson-2225A, Mario Vilmenay-2233A, Mohammad Anwar Manjanoor-2283A, Reema Anbari -3039, Elephant Song Doula Services -3168A, Shawn Jones-3230A, CelestinoPalmer-6008. The auction will be listed and advertised on www.storagetreasures.com.

Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the above referenced facility in order to complete the transaction. Extra Space Storage may refuse any bid and may rescind any purchase up until the winning bidder takes possession of the personal property.

Extra Space Storage will be holding a public auction to sell the contents of leased spaces to satisfy Extra Space’s lien at the location indicated: 700 E. Carson St., Pittsburgh, PA 15203 on September 9, 2026 at 12:15pm. 3116 Edward Lai. The auction will be listed and advertised on www.storagetreasures.com.

Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the above referenced facility in order to complete the transaction. Extra Space Storage may refuse any bid and may rescind any purchase up until the winning bidder takes possession of the personal property Extra Space Storage will hold a public auction to sell the contents of leased spaces to satisfy Extra Space’s lien at the location indicated: 880 Saw Mill Run Blvd., Pittsburgh, PA 15226 on September 9, 2026 at 1:15pm. Robert Cardello 3001, LaSheena Miliner 3225, Tammy Smith 4060, Larissa McDonald 4106. The auction will be listed and advertised on www.storagetreasures.com.

Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the above referenced facility in order to complete the transaction. Extra Space Storage may refuse any bid and may rescind any purchase up until the winning bidder takes possession of the personal property.

Extra Space Storage will hold a public auction to sell the contents of leased spaces to satisfy Extra Space’s lien at the location indicated: 1005 E Entry Drive Pittsburgh, PA 15216 on 9/9/2026 at 11:30 AM. For Lachole Pollard 3176, Justin Bush 5103. The auction will be listed and advertised on www.storagetreasures.com.

Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the above referenced facility in order to complete the transaction. Extra Space Storage may refuse any bid and may rescind any purchase up until the winning bidder takes possession of the personal property.

Extra Space Storage will hold a public auction to sell the contents of leased spaces to satisfy Extra Space’s lien at the location indicated: 1212 Madison Ave, Pittsburgh PA 15212, on 9/9/2026 @ 1:30pm.

For Candace Smith 6104, Dale Spaulding L110, Marco Robinson L30, and Marissa Kirkman L39.

The auction will be listed and advertised on www.storagetreasures.com.

Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the above referenced facility in order to complete the transaction. Extra Space Storage may refuse any bid and may rescind any purchase up until the winning bidder takes possession of the personal property.

To place a display ad in the New Pittsburgh Courier call 412-481-8302 ext. 128

HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF PITTSBURGH PUBLIC NOTICE OF THE REVISED MOVING TO WORK HOMEOWNERSHIP PLAN The Housing Authority of the City of Pittsburgh (HACP) is a participant in the federal Moving to Work (MTW) Demonstration Program. The HACP MTW Homeownership Program is a U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) approved MTW activity and is contained in the MTW Annual Plan appendices.

HACP is updating its MTW Homeownership Plan. Key changes include increasing the employment requirement from 12 months to 24 months, strengthening homeownership preparation and partnerships, clarifying eligibility, application and waiting-list procedures, establishing processes for scattered-site homeownership opportunities, and enhancing financial assistance, home warranty coverage, education, and other supports intended to promote sustainable homeownership.

The revised Homeownership Plan is available for review and comment from Sunday, from August 23, 2026, to September 22, 2026, on the HACP Web Site: www.hacp.org. Printed copies of the FY 2027 MTW Homeownership Plan can be obtained by contacting Serra Heck in the HACP Asset Management Department at 412-456-5000 extension 3291, or Serra.Heck@hacp.org.

Public Hearings to receive public comments on the FY 2027 HACP MTW Homeownership Plan will be held on Thursday, September 3, 2026, at 9:30 a.m., and 5:30 p.m. via Zoom. The Zoom Meeting information can be accessed at www.hacp.org Written comments on the FY 2027 HACP MTW Homeownership Plan must be addressed to: “Attention: Serra Heck - HACP FY 2027 Moving to Work Homeownership Plan” at the HACP Asset Management Office, 412 Boulevard of the Allies, 7th Floor, Pittsburgh, PA 15219, or Serra.Heck@hacp.org, and must be received by 5:00 pm Eastern Standard Time on Tuesday, September 22, 2026.

Once approved, the final FY 2027 HACP MTW Homeownership Plan will be effective on the first day of the fiscal year, January 1, 2027, or after the HACP receives approval from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Moving to Work Office, whichever occurs later.

If you are a person with disability and need assistance, an alternate format of this notice, or accessible ways to submit comments, please contact the Disability Compliance Office at 412-456-5282 or dial 711 for TTY. LEGAL ADVERTISING

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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF ALLEGHENY COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA IN RE: PETITION OF MELISSA PEREZ Parent(s) and natural guardian(s) of, JAVON TERAY HUTCHERSON JR , a minor(s), to change name to JAVON TAE PEREZ CIVIL DIVISION CASE NO. GD-26-008107 ORDER SCHEDULING HEARING ON NAME CHANGE AND NOW, this 17th day of August, 2026 , upon hearing on the within Motion of Petitioner, Pro Se, above named, it is ORDERED and DECREED that the within Petition be heard on September 23, 2026 at 9:30 a.m. before the General Motions Judge.

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Estate of EDITH MENEFEE, Case No. 5374 of 2026. Charles Allen Davis, Jr. appointed Administrator by Order dated August 19, 2026. Peter B. Lewis Counsel, Neighborhood Legal Services, 928 Penn Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15222.

Estate of TERRI D. BELL, Deceased, of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.

Estate No. 02-25-07236, Mr. Otis Kpakpo, Administrator, 5818 Rippey Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15206, or to William L. Wallace, Esq., 5327 16th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20011 Estate of ZVONKA DOBIAS, Deceased, of Sewickley, Estate No.05392 of 2026, Kaitlyn Jurewicz (Quinn), Executrix, or to Claire Johnson Saenz, Esq., Strassburger McKenna Gutnick & Gefsky, 444 Liberty Avenue, Ste. 2200, Pittsburgh PA 15222 Estate of JOHN T. GRIMES A/K/A JOHN THORNTON GRIMES (deceased), of Forest Hills. No. 5010 of 2026, Joseph K. Grimes, III a/k/a Jay K. Grimes, III, Executor, 3621 Edgewood Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15221, To Lois M. Vitti and Vitti Law Group, Inc. Attys.

663 Fifth Street, Oakmont, PA 15139 Estate of FRANCIS L. DADY, JR., Deceased of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, No. 02-26-05112, Justin P. Dady, Executor, 634 Penn Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15227 or to ROBIN L. RARIE, Atty; BRENLOVE & FULLER, LLC., 401 Washington Avenue, Bridgeville, PA 15017 Estate of THERESA Z. HENDERSON, Deceased of Clairton, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, No. 02-26-05128, Beth Ann Harvey, Executor, 119 Oneida Valley Road, Chicora, PA 16025 or to TODD A. FULLER, Atty; BRENLOVE & FULLER, LLC., 401 Washington Avenue, Bridgeville, PA 15017

Estate of JOHN G. HESCH (deceased), of Pittsburgh, Estate No. 04858 of 2026, Barbara J. Hagarman,Administrator or to Devin Hallett Snyder, Esq, Strassburger McKenna Gutnick & Gefsky, 444 Liberty Avenue, Ste. 2200, Pittsburgh, PA 15222 Estate of RACHEL D. TOME, Deceased of Bridgeville, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, No. 02-26-05229, Andrew H. Faure, Executor, 2612 Whitehaven Boulevard, Stubenville, OH 43952 or to ROBIN L. RARIE, Atty; BRENLOVE & FULLER, LLC., 401 Washington Avenue, Bridgeville, PA 15017

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PORT AUTHORITY OF ALLEGHENY COUNTY D.B.A. PITTSBURGH REGIONAL TRANSIT “PRT” Electronic Proposals will be received online at PRT’s Ebusiness website (http://ebusiness.rideprt.org).

Proposals/bid submittals will be due 11:00 AM on September 9, 2026 and will be read at 11:15 AM., the same day, the same day, through your web browser via Microsoft Teams video conferencing, for the following: Electronic Proposal - Ebusiness website (http://ebusiness.rideprt.org)

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B26-08-50

March Networks Video Surveillance Equipment

2

B26-08-51

Abestos-Free Brake Blocks Assembled on Shoes

3

B26-08-52

Fastener Supply Services

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

To join the bid opening through Microsoft Teams meeting on your computer, mobile app or room device Meeting ID: 266 899 694 928 045 Passcode: rR6U5uw9 Or call in (audio only) 412-927-0245 Phone Conference ID: 566 700 908#

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

A Pre-Bid Conference will be held for each of the above items at 10:00 AM on August 25, 2026, through your web browser via Microsoft Teams video conferencing. Attendance at this meeting is not mandatory but is strongly encouraged.

Join on your computer, mobile app or room device Meeting ID: 233 801 634 910 605 Passcode: A2dB26iY Or call in (audio only) 412-927-0245 Phone Conference ID: 892 039 49# Questions regarding any of the above bids will not be entertained by the PRT within five (5) business days of the scheduled bid opening.

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

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

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

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

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PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held before the Borough of Wilkinsburg Zoning Hearing Board on Thursday, September 17, 2026, at 6:00 PM in the Council Chambers of the Borough Building located at 605 Ross Avenue, Wilkinsburg, PA 15221, to consider the following application: ZHB 9-17-26: Applicant, IM Pittsburgh, LLC, seeks variances from Section 260-314 and Table 7 of the Wilkinsburg Zoning Ordinance for property located at 900 Brinton Road, Wilkinsburg, PA 15221, Block and Lot No. 233R-210. The Applicant is seeking relief from the required twenty-foot (20’) minimum rear setback to allow for the placement of two (2) additional generators associated with an existing data center use on the property. The subject property is located in the C-1 Auto-Oriented Commercial Zoning District.

Those residents and taxpayers of the Borough and/or those who otherwise have legal standing will be permitted to provide testimony and evidence at the hearing.

Information regarding this application can be viewed in the Wilkinsburg Code Enforcement Office, 605 Ross Avenue, Wilkinsburg, PA 15221, Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM. Doug R. Yuhouse, Code Enforcement Director

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INVITATION FOR BIDS (IFB) NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that specifications and proposal forms for furnishing all labor and materials and professional consulting and/ or construction services for the following project(s) entitled: • Rhythm Square – Revised Design 2237 Centre Avenue Pittsburgh PA 15219 Allegheny County Bid documents may be obtained from Sota Construction Services, Inc. by contacting Chris Michaels at cmichaels@sotaconstruction.com or 412-766-4630 ext. 104.

ALL BIDS WILL BE RECEIVED until 1:00 PM on September 17th 2026 at the offices of Sota Construction Services. Bids will be publicly opened at 1:00 PM immediately following at the Sota Construction Services, Inc. offices at 80 Union Ave. Pittsburgh, PA 15202.

Bids must be submitted as your company’s standard proposals and be enclosed in a sealed envelope, bearing the name and address of the bidder on the outside, addressed to Sota Construction Services, Inc. and marked with the project name.

There will be a site walk thru on September 3rd at 11:00 AM to review the existing building conditions.

Bids for the following scopes will accepted: DEMOLITION CONCRETE MASONRY STRUCTURAL & MISCELLANEOUS STEEL CARPENTRY – ROUGH & FINISH THERMAL PROTECTION – WATERPROOFING / EPDM ROOFING OPENINGS – DOORS/ WINDOWS/ STOREFRONT FINISHES – DRYWALL/ ACOUSTICAL CEILINGS/ FLOORING/ PAINTING SPECIALTY ITEMS FURNISHINGS – CASEWORK AND WINDOW BLINDS ELEVATOR FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM PLUMBING HVAC SYSTEMS ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS SITE WORK/ SITE UTILITIES / SITE EXCAVATION SITE IMPROVEMENTS – PAVING/ FENCING/ RETAINING WALLS Compliance is required with the Pennsylvania Prevailing Wage Act of 1961, P.L. 987, No. 442; Title VI and other applicable provisions of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; the Department of Labor Equal Opportunity Clause (41 CFR 60 -1.4); Executive Order 11625 (Utilization of Minority Business Enterprise); Executive Order 12138 (Utilization of Female Business Enterprise); in compliance with Section 504 of Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990; the Allegheny County MBE/WBE Program enacted July, 1981, which sets forth goals of 13 percent Minority and 2 percent Female Business Enterprise; and the Allegheny County Ordinance #6867-12, setting forth goals of 5 percent Veteran-Owned Small Businesses.

Compliance with Davis – Bacon or PA Prevailing Wages and PA RACP Key Compliance Guidelines are required.

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ALLIES & ROSS MANAGEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ) FOR CO-DEVELOPER SERVICES ARMDC RFQ #2026-46 The Allies & Ross Management and Development Corporation (ARMDC) hereby request qualifications from qualified Firms or Individuals capable of providing the following service(s):

HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF PITTSBURGH INVITATION FOR BIDS (IFB) FOR EMERGENCY GENERATOR & FIRE PUMP MAINTENANCE REBID

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PORT AUTHORITY OF ALLEGHENY COUNTY D/B/A PITTSBURGH REGIONAL TRANSIT ADVERTISEMENT Separate sealed Bids for the Work as listed hereinafter will be received at the Purchasing and Materials Management Department of Port Authority of Allegheny County, d/b/a Pittsburgh Regional Transit (Authority) Heinz 57 Center, 345 Sixth Avenue, Third Floor, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15222-2527 until 1:30 p.m. on September 21,2026 and will be publicly opened and read at 2 pm via Microsoft Teams Meeting (Meeting ID: 229 382 359 827 299 Passcode: 4oW6pm72 or call in (audio only 412-927-0245, Phone Conference ID: 202 698 31#). Each Bidder shall be solely responsible for assuring that its Bid is both received and time stamped by a representative of the Purchasing and Materials Management Department at or before the advertised time for submission of Bids. Bidders submitting bids via FedEx, UPS, USPS or other carrier must immediately provide tracking information to the assigned contract specialist via e-mail. Upon delivery, bidder will notify the assigned contract specialist with an e-mailed receipt. Bids received or time stamped in the Purchasing and Materials Management Department after the advertised time for the submission of Bids shall be non-responsive and therefore ineligible for Award.

ROUTE 88 GRADE CROSSING IMPROVEMENT PROJECT CONTRACT NO. SYS-26-02 The Work of this Project includes, but is not limited to, the furnishing of all labor, equipment, materials and incidental items for the installation of new roadway and pedestrian gates, signals and ancillary facilities for safety improvements at the Light Rail Vehicle (LRV) Crossing with State Route 88.

Bid Documents will be available for public inspection and may be obtained on or after August 20, 2026 at Authority’s offices at the following address: Port Authority of Allegheny County d/b/a/ Pittsburgh Regional Transit Heinz 57 Center 345 Sixth Avenue, Third Floor Pittsburgh, PA 15222-2527 A copy of the bid documents will be available on or after August 20, 2026 and can be obtained by accessing or creating your eBusiness account at PRT’s eBusiness website: http://ebusiness.ridePRT.org. Guides are provided for accessing, updating, or creating an eBusiness account.

Please be sure to register for any/all construction categories relevant to your firm.

This Project may be funded, in part, by, and subject to certain requirements of, the County of Allegheny and/or the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

Authority, in compliance with 74 Pa.C.S. § 303, as may be amended, require that certified Diverse Businesses (“DBs”) have the maximum opportunity to participate in the performance of contracts and subcontracts for this Project. In this regard, all Bidders shall make good faith efforts in accordance with 74 Pa.C.S. § 303, to ensure that DBs have the maximum opportunity to compete for and perform contracts. Bidders shall also not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, age, disability, national origin, sexual origin, gender identity or status as a parent in the award and performance of contracts for this Project. If aid is required to involve DBs in the Work, Bidders are to contact Authority’s DB Representative at (412) 566-5262.

The Bidder’s attention is directed to the following contacts for Bidder’s questions: Procedural Questions Regarding Bidding: Cindy Denner- Authority (412) 566-5117 cdenner@rideprt.org All other questions relating to the Bid Documents must be submitted by mail or email to: Port Authority of Allegheny County d/b/a/ Pittsburgh Regional Transit Heinz 57 Center 345 Sixth Avenue, Third Floor Pittsburgh, PA 15222-2527 Attn: Cindy Denner email: CDenner@rideprt.org In addition, the Bidder’s attention is directed to the following schedule of activities for preparation of its Bid: 9:00 AM Pre-Bid Conference September 1, 2026 via Microsoft Teams Meeting:

Meeting ID: 252 069 763 523 222 Passcode: GF3KM9hj

Or Call in (Audio Only) 1 412-927-0245

Conference ID: 315 722 178#

(Attendance is not mandatory, but strongly recommended)

Pre-Bid Site Tour (Will not be held) [Site is publicly accessible]

1:30 p.m.

Bids Due September 21, 2026 Purchasing and Materials Management Department

Bids submitted via Fed Ex, UPS, USPS or other carrier are subject to the notification

requirements indicated above 2:00 p.m.

Bid Opening September 21, 2026 Will be conducted via Microsoft Teams

meeting. To join the bid opening meeting

through Microsoft Teams on your

computer, mobile app, or room device:

Meeting ID: 229 382 359 827 299 Passcode: 4oW6pm72

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Conference ID: 202 698 31# Authority reserves the right to reject any or all Bids 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 September 8, 2026 and will be opened at the same hour in the administration building cafeteria: ICE MELT General Information regarding b id s may b e obt ained at th e 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

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JOB OPPORTUNITIES Help Wanted

ALLEGHENY COUNTY CONSERVATION DISTRICT in Pittsburgh, PA, is seeking a fulltime Resource Conservationist to help protect Allegheny County’s soil and water. This position focuses on technical assistance, permit reviews, and field inspections related to erosion and sediment control and dam safety and waterway management under Pennsylvania’s Chapter 102 and 105 programs.

Send resumes to resumes@accdpa.org.

CO-DEVELOPER SERVICES The RFQ documents will be available on or about August 24th, 2026.

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

Firms interested in responding may obtain a copy of the RFQ documents from the Business Opportunities Section of the HACP Website, www.hacp.org. Prospective Respondents may register as a vendor on the website and download the documents free of charge.

A pre-submission meeting via audio conference will be held via Zoom on September 3rd, 2026 at 10:00 A.M.: https://hacporg.zoom.us/ j/86707378459?pwd=5CY9Tbgq DPFq0wyJRqLS6M3etyaE2h.1 Meeting ID: 867 0737 8459 Passcode: 781739 Call-In: +1 (301) 715-8592 (Washington DC) The deadline for final submission of written questions is September 10th, 2026 at 10:00 A.M. The deadline for submission of qualifications is September 29th, 2026 at 10:00 A.M. Submissions may be sent to: Mr. Brandon Havranek, Associate Director of Procurement Housing Authority of the City of Pittsburgh 412 Boulevard of the Allies 6th Floor, Procurement Department Pittsburgh, PA 15219 The Allies & Ross Management and Development Corporation will only be accepting physical submissions dropped off in person from 8:00 AM until the closing of 10:00 AM on September 29th, 2026. Qualifications may still be submitted electronically at the following link: https://www.dr opbox.com / request/40mwxjvjfau5vh4ldp5p and can still be mailed via USPS at which time they will be Time and Date Stamped at 412 Boulevard of the Allies Lobby, Pittsburgh, PA 15219.

THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF PITTSBURGH STRONGLY ENCOURAGES CERTIFIED MINORITY-OWNED BUSINESS ENTERPRISES AND WOMAN-OWNED BUSINESS ENTERPRISES TO RESPOND TO THIS SOLICITATION. Caster D. Binion, President & CEO Allies & Ross Management & Development Corporation ARMDC & 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.

IFB #300-25-26 REBID The Housing Authority of the City of Pittsburgh (HACP) hereby requests bids from qualified Firms or Individuals capable of providing the following service(s): EMERGENCY GENERATOR & FIRE PUMP MAINTENANCE REBID The documents will be available no later than August 17, 2026, signed and sealed bids will be accepted until 11:00a.m. on September 17, 2026. The Housing Authority of the City of Pittsburgh will only accept physical bids dropped off in person from 8:00 AM until the closing time of 11:00a.m. on September 17, 2026, in the One Stop Shop at 412 Boulevard of the Allies. Pittsburgh, PA 15219. Bids may uploaded to the Authority’s online submission site, the link is accessible via the HACP website and within the IFB. Sealed bids may still be mailed via USPS at which time they will be Time and Date Stamped at 412 Boulevard of the Allies, 6th Floor Procurement, Pittsburgh, PA 15219.

Parties or individuals interested in responding may download a copy of the Solicitation from the Business Opportunities page of www.hacp.org.

Questions or inquiries should be directed to: Mr. Brandon Havranek, Associate Director of Procurement/ Contracting Officer Housing Authority of the City of Pittsburgh 412 Boulevard of the Allies 6th Floor - Procurement Department Pittsburgh, PA 15219 Brandon. brandon.havranek@hacp.org

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A pre-bid meeting will be held via Zoom meeting; on September 1, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. Please see the meeting information below: Join Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 827 1780 2397 Passcode: 950868 Dial in: +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington D.C) The Housing Authority of the City of Pittsburgh strongly encourages small businesses, minority businesses, women’s business enterprises, and veteran-owned businesses to respond to this solicitation.

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

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THE COURIER’S FIRST THREE PODCASTS HAVE FOCUSED ON TAMMY THOMPSON DETAILING HOUSING ISSUES RELATED TO BLACK WOMEN, SHARON EPPERSON SURVIVING A BRAIN ANEURYSM RUPTURE, AND PETE HENDERSON MOVING HIS RESTAURANT FROM THE SOUTH SIDE TO BRADDOCK HILLS.

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ENTRY LEVEL POLICE OFFICER The City of Altoona is now accepting applications for Entry Level Police Officers. Information and applications are available online at www.altoonapa.gov and in the Human Resources Department of City Hall at 1301 12th Street, Suite 400, Altoona, PA. Applications and applicable supporting documentation must be submitted to the Human Resources Department by Noon on Friday, September 25, 2026.

The City of Altoona is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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