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by Rob Taylor Jr. Courier Staff Writer

When it came to Dr. Betty Robinson, there was no doubt—children came first.

If you were having a conversation with her, and a child was around, Dr. Robinson would stop the conversation with you, and turn all her attention to the child.

Children were so important to Dr. Robinson, that she and her late husband, the Rev. Jimmy Joe Robinson, founded the Manchester Academic Charter School in 1998. But Dr. Robinson had stamped her legacy with children long before that.

Dr. Robinson's life and legacy are being remembered throughout Manchester, the North Side and many other parts of Pittsburgh, following her passing on Sept. 3. Dr. Robinson was 96. Dr. Robinson's funeral service was held, Sept. 13, at Bidwell Presbyterian Church.

Born on Aug. 16, 1929, in Indianapolis, Dr. Robinson, born Betty Hord, moved to Pittsburgh to reunite with her father who moved to the city to work as a linotype operator for the Pittsburgh Courier.

Dr. Robinson's lifelong dream was to become a teacher, and after graduating from Schenley High School, she enrolled at the University of Pittsburgh. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Education in 1951. She also met Rev. James J. Robinson, better known as Jimmy Joe, at Pitt. Reverend Robinson made history as the first Black varsity football player at Pitt, breaking that barrier in the mid1940s. In 1952, Rev. Robinson and Dr. Robinson welcomed their only child, James J. Robinson Jr. In 1955, Dr. Robinson made history as the first Black teacher at Beltzhoover Elementary School, where, according to her obituary, "she was told her success would determine whether other Black teachers would be hired. Her excellence and leadership opened the door for many who followed."

Over the next decade and a half, Dr. Robinson would work at, among others, Manchester Elementary School and Frick School. In the late '60s and beyond, Rev. Robinson, who was pastor of Bidwell Presbyterian Church, and Dr. Robinson, transformed

a plumbing warehouse in Manchester into a community gym, which became a safe haven for neighborhood youth. It didn't stop there. Dr. Robinson learned from residents in the community that students' test scores in school were low, and she decided to create her own early learning program, "Training Wheels," in 1976. It was a private nursery school and kindergarten.

As the years went on, the Manchester Youth Development Center was formed, housed in that initial plumbing warehouse, and finally, in 1998, the Manchester Academic Charter School (MACS) was founded, at 1214 Liverpool St. The school began with 160 students. Today, it is a K-8 school that boasts 450 students, and 1,000 students on the waiting list. That growth over the years can be credited to the family atmosphere that Dr. Robinson created with her staff, and the high standards she set, voiced the current school CEO, Vasilios Scoumis. Scoumis was joined at the school by MACS staffers Lynne Baldwin, Adolphus Banks and Phylissa Thomas on

by Rob Taylor Jr. Courier Staff Writer

It can be sunny and 70 degrees outside; perfect weather, not too hot, not too cold... And yet, on the inside, people are dealing with issues and challenges that make them want to not even get up in the morning. Mental health, mental illness is a real thing. Dr. Sharnay Hearn Davis, the founder and executive director of the Sisters Lifting As We Climb Network in Pittsburgh, recently brought together a number of experts in the field of mental health and therapy to speak to an intimate audience of mostly Black women at the Community Empowerment Association in Homewood. The event was titled, "Healing Together: Mental Illness Awareness Event Tailored for Black Women."

From anxiety, to depression, to a feeling of not being enough, the issues were discussed at the event. But more importantly, for Dr. Davis, it's about making sure that Black women are being bold enough to speak on the issues that previously, in years past, weren't talked about openly. In the Black community, seeing a therapist used to be taboo. Nowadays, it's becoming as common as going to the grocery store. Which is a good thing. Alexus Brown, Ph.D., was the emcee for the event. The Pittsburgh-born-andraised resident revealed that in 2021, she was officially diagnosed with Major Depressive Disorder and Generalized Anxiety. But for years prior, she had been dealing with the symptoms of those

Unplug to recharge: Why more people are turning to digital detoxes

by Tashi McQueen

Baltimore AFRO Staff Writer

As technology increasingly dominates daily life, people are turning to “digital detoxes,” usually defined as intentional time away from screens, social media and constant connectivity.

“Too much is coming at us at such a fast pace,” said Lynn Berger, a licensed mental health counselor.

“It is impossible to keep up and stay focused on simple tasks.”

A Global Web Index (GWI) study found that one in five people have completed a full digital detox, while seven in 10 have chosen only to limit some of their online activity. The detox worked for eight out of 10 who tried it. The survey included 4,438 internet users, ages 16 to 64, in the U.S. and the United Kingdom.

“Snap out of scrolling and into your life,” said Julie Potiker, author and certified mindful self-compassion instructor. “We miss out on valuable moments of our lives and real-world connections when we spend too much time immersed in our phones, unconsciously scrolling through social media or ‘doomscrolling’ the news.”

A Global Web Index survey highlights the top reasons people reduce their online time, with spending more time with family and doing other things being key drivers. The GWI study shows that people are responding to

increased technology use differently. Some take extended breaks from social media, cellphones or laptops, while others adopt subtler measures, such as avoiding phone use at bedtime or during dinner. Some remain unconcerned about their daily screen time.

A Pew Research Center study found that 98 percent of Americans possess a cellphone, with about 91 percent owning a smartphone in particular. The survey included 5,626 adults and was conducted from Feb. 1 to June 10, 2024.

A report by Gitnux, a market research platform, found that the average smartphone user picks up their phone 58 times a day. Around 61 percent of young people say they are addicted to their devices, and mobile device addiction can increase the risk of depression by up to 27 percent.

As people seek balance, experts say digital detoxes reflect a growing awareness of technology’s toll and a proactive effort to manage its impact on daily life.

Finding ways to detox may be especially important for Black Americans. Psychologists note that cell phones are highly addictive since they are accessible nearly everywhere and make it effortless to check social media.

According to the Pew Research study, 19 percent of Black Americans rely on their smartphones as

their only way to access the internet, which may increase their risk of technology-related addiction.

Potiker noted that being absorbed in technology every day increases stress and can harm emotional and mental health.

“If the news is compromising your sense of wellness and inner peace, as it is for many, it may be time to look at a new way forward,” she said.

People are finding that way forward by deleting smartphone apps, limiting routine activities like checking emails or texts, turning off notifications and distancing themselves from devices.

Berger recommends an occasional digital detox, even if only for a few hours.

“It heightens mental acuity and clarity,” said Berger.

Potiker recommends her SNAP (soothing touch, naming the emotion, act and praise) method when feeling overwhelmed by technology.

She suggests soothing yourself by placing your hands over your heart or over your stomach, identifying the emotion and taking deliberate action to care for yourself, such as limiting technology. Lastly, acknowledge and pat yourself on the back for taking positive steps forward.

“Power off your phone, leave your television and computer off and give yourself the gift of some quiet, reflective time,” said Potiker. “Write in a journal, take a walk in nature, read a book that engrosses you or spend quality time with people you love. However you spend this time, experience it fully without technology and enjoy being fully present in your body and your life.”

This Week In Black History A Courier Staple

• SEPTEMBER 17

1787—The United States Constitution is approved but it includes three clauses allowing for the continuation of slavery even though it was supposed to be a document of freedom.

1861—Hampton Institute (now university) is founded. It has now become one of the nation’s leading predominately Black educational institutions.

1970—The “Flip Wilson Show” premieres on NBC television. It is the first variety show (in prime time) to star an African American male since the “Nat King Cole Show.” During its first two seasons, its Nielsen ratings made it the nation’s second most watched show. Wilson was most famous for creating the role of Geraldine Jones, a sassy, modern woman who had a boyfriend named Killer (who, when not in prison, was at the pool hall). Wilson popularized such catchphrases as “What you see is what you get” and “The Devil made me do it!”

1973—Illinois becomes the first state to honor Civil Rights Movement icon Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with a state holiday.

• SEPTEMBER 18

1850—Congress passes the Fugitive Slave Law as part of the Compromise of 1850. The Compromise was essentially a vain attempt to reconcile differences between the slave states of the South and the free states of the North as to whether Midwest states would be slave or free. The law basically required Free states to help slave states capture escaped slaves.

1895—Booker T. Washington delivered his famous (or infamous) “Atlanta Compromise” speech in which he promotes Black economic betterment at the expense of civil and political rights. The speech endeared him to Whites opposed to the social integration of Blacks, but it angered progressive Blacks, including scholar W.E.B. DuBois, who began to portray Washington as an “Uncle Tom.”

1980—Cuban cosmonaut Arnold Tamayo becomes the first Black person to fly on a space mission. He flew on a space craft from the then-Soviet Union.

• SEPTEMBER 19

1865—Atlanta University is founded in Atlanta, Ga. It was one of many educational institutions established during the Reconstruction period after the Civil War to educate former slaves.

1931—Soul singer Brook Benton, born Benjamin Franklin Peay, was born this day in Lugoff, S.C. He has more than 50 billboard chart hits as an artist including “A Rainy Night in Georgia,” “It’s Just A Matter Of Time” and “Endlessly.”

1963— Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, Inc. is founded at then Morgan State College now Morgan State University in Baltimore, Maryland by twelve men. Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, Inc is the last of the D9 which comprises of Historically African American Fraternities & Sororities

1981—An estimated 400,000 people from various labor and civil rights organizations rally in Washington, D.C., to protest the domestic policies of President Ronald Reagan. His policies were viewed by the demonstrating groups as anti-Black and opposed to the best interests of working-class people.

• SEPTEMBER 20

1664—Maryland enacts the nation’s first “Anti-Amalgamation Law.” It specifically outlawed marriages between Black men and White women. Soon, several other colonies followed the Maryland example. It would not be until the 1960s that U.S. Supreme Court in the famous Loving v. Virginia case declared all such laws un-Constitutional. And even though it was not being enforced, it was not until 2000 that Alabama officially became the last state to strike from the books its law banning interracial marriages.

1830—The first National Negro

Convention of Free Men meets in Philadelphia, Pa. Among a wide range of items on the agenda was a resolution encouraging free Blacks to boycott the purchase of items produced by slave labor. African Methodist Episcopal Church founder Richard Allen was elected president of the convention. Despite the fact that Allen had founded the AME Church, the name of the convention also reflected an attempt by free Blacks to reduce identification with Africa. At the time, most slaves and many free Blacks tended to refer to themselves as “Africans.”

1958—A deranged woman stabs then-rapidly emerging civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. during a book signing ceremony at a Harlem, N.Y., department store. Rumors circulated that the stabbing was part of a government conspiracy against King but no evidence was ever produced to support the theory.

1984—“The Cosby Show,” starring comedian and activist Bill Cosby, debuts on NBC Television. It becomes one of the nation’s highest rated television series and was widely praised by civil rights activists because of its generally positive portrayal of a Black middle-class family.

• SEPTEMBER 21

1872—John Henry Conyers becomes the first Black student at the U.S. Naval Academy. However, racism and often violent harassment forced him to leave the academy before he was able to graduate.

1905—The Atlanta Life Insurance Co. is established in Atlanta, Ga., and becomes one of the largest insurance companies in America serving a predominantly African American clientele.

1984—Gen. Colin Powell becomes the first African American named as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. As the nation’s top military leader, Powell was praised by some Blacks as a role model while he was criticized for supporting what critics considered the government’s war-mongering policies. His generally positive reputation was damaged by his speaking before the United Nations and providing misinformation in 2003 in support of the Bush administration’s war in Iraq.

• SEPTEMBER 22

1863—Mary Church Terrell is born on this day in 1863. She became one of the nation’s leading activists advocating greater education for Blacks and women. She was the first Black person to sit on the Washington, D.C., school board and played a major role in desegregating that city’s restaurants.

1961—The Interstate Commerce Commission officially prohibits segregation in buses traveling in interstate commerce. It also banned segregated terminal facilities even though the ruling was largely ignored in many Southern states. But during the mid-1960s civil rights activists would frequently cite the ruling as they integrated facilities throughout the South.

• SEPTEMBER 23

1926—Legendary jazz great John Coltrane is born on this day in Hamlet, N.C. He is generally credited with reshaping modern Jazz and setting a pattern which would be followed by generations of Jazz saxophonists.

1930—Singer-performer Ray Charles is born on this day in Albany, Ga. Charles pioneered the soul music genre during the 1950s by combining blues, R&B and gospel styles into the music he recorded for Atlantic Records. He also contributed to the integration of country music, R&B and pop music during the 1960s with his crossover success on ABC Records, most notably with his two Modern Sounds albums. While he was with ABC, Charles became one of the first Black musicians to be granted artistic control by a mainstream record company.

Dr. Betty Robinson remembered for enormous contributions to Manchester community

Tuesday, Sept. 16, as they reminisced to the New Pittsburgh Courier about everything that Dr. Robinson meant to them.

"You learned early on (with Dr. Robinson), kids come first," Scoumis told the Courier. "Kids, they were going to learn math, reading, writing. She was going to teach them and she was going to love them."

Dr. Robinson is known as "Gram" to pretty much everyone inside and outside the school. As soon as one walks into the school, there's a large photo of "Gram" and "Rev.", Dr. Robinson and Rev. Robinson, for all to see. Each of the 450 children in the school are able to see the duo who poured their heart and soul into the school they take classes in today.

Thomas is the MACS Director of Curriculum, and she sits in the office that formerly belonged to Dr. Robinson. That alone, is an honor, she told the Courier. Thomas formerly was director of the pre-school program at MACS, and Dr. Robinson once was its director, too.

"She came into my classroom many times and gave me great feedback," Thomas told the Courier of Dr. Robinson. "Her way of being, she was just always around the kids."

Thomas recalled a time when Dr. Robinson was focused on proper health.

"There was a time where she cut out all the carbs, introduced me to a lowcarb diet, aerobics tapes..," Thomas said. "She made sure that whatever she learned, she passed on to everyone who was around her, and she gave it to you in such a way that was

like, 'that's the way it needs to be.'" Being stern is what you have to be to make change. To keep children, and adults, on the right track. Banks, the MACS Facilities Manager, described Dr. Robinson (who was also Banks' great aunt) to the Courier as "very professional, honest, caring..." "And didn't take no stuff," interjected Baldwin, about Dr. Robinson.

Baldwin, who serves as a Reading Support at the school, reiterated that for Dr. Robinson, "children come first. Listen to them. They have something to say."

An obituary sent to the Courier read that Dr. Robinson is survived by her devoted son, James J. Robinson Jr. (Deborah); her beloved grandchildren, Jamie (Sion) Akrie, Erin (Brandon Sr.) Chaney, and Kimberly (Quincy) Griffin; and her cherished great-grandchildren: Tatiana, Noah, Brandon Jr., Braydon, Amaya, Quincy and Brycen.

She was prceded in death by her loving parents, Earl and Rema Hord; her husband, Rev. James J. Robinson Sr.; and her siblings, Edgar Hord, Estella Hill, and Vonda DuPree.

She is also lovingly remembered by her brother and sister, Earl Hord (Lois) and Marva (Eugene) Harris.

“In addition to her family, she leaves behind countless students, colleagues, and community members whose lives she touched with grace, wisdom and unwavering commitment,” Dr. Robinson’s obituary read. “Her legacy endures in every classroom she built, every child she empowered, and every door she opened, both literally and figuratively.”

THE LATE REV. JIMMY JOE ROBINSON AND DR. BETTY ROBINSON. REV. ROBINSON DIED

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Black women tackle mental health-related issues head-on

Depression, anxiety are the major challenges

“I’ve had symptoms of it since high school, but in seeking help, you don’t think, ‘this is mental illness I’m suffering from,’” Dr. Alexus Brown told the New Pittsburgh Courier in an exclusive interview.

Dr. Brown said through therapy sessions, along with “surrounding myself with community that understands what I go through and the accommodations I might need, day to day, minute to minute, hour by hour, it has drastically improved my experience in life with mental illness.”

DEPRESSION FROM A1

mental health-related issues.

"I've had symptoms of it since high school, but in seeking help, you don't think, 'this is mental illness I'm suffering from,’” Dr. Brown told the New Pittsburgh Courier in an exclusive interview after the May 24 event. Dr. Brown said through therapy sessions, along with "surrounding myself with community that understands what I go through and the accommodations I might need, day to day, minute to minute, hour by hour, it has drastically improved my experience in life with mental illness."

According to an article written by Erica Martin Richards, M.D., Ph.D., and posted on the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine website, women are at least twice as likely to experience an episode of major depression as men, but Black women are only half as likely to seek help as their White counterparts.

Dr. Richards reported that some signs of depression and mood disorders include: Sleeping more or less than usual; increased or decreased appetite; feeling worthless, hopeless or empty; feeling disinterested and unable to enjoy things that usually bring pleasure; mood swings; feeling out of control; and difficulty concentrating.

For Dr. Brown, the Pittsburgh resident, she said that Black women must have a certain level of vulnerability to admit that there is a problem, and then take the direction from therapists and other licensed professionals.

And for Dr. Davis, she wants Black women to not only understand the certain mental health-related issues that they're dealing with, but to seek out solutions to the problems.

"When we're talking about mental health and how it impacts the family, we're talking about it from a very holistic

standpoint," Dr. Davis told the Courier, as she recalled at the event a mother and daughter who were participants.

"The daughter was sharing her personal experience of how she's experienced mental illness, but then she was also able to empower and encourage her mother as her mother was sharing in real-time that she's dealing with her own stuff. Her daughter was literally there to empower her, and the mother was also able to get the resources that she needed from the professionals that were in the space."

Among the other attendees and professionals at the event was Lamara Dene, who told the Courier that she's battled with depression and anxiety. In her professional career, either in resource coordination or case management, she said she's worked with a variety of people, and the common denominator was "people and their battles with mental health. I saw how it

affected them when it came to decisions that they made that led them into the criminal justice system, or the parents (whose kids have issues with truancy), but a lot of times (the parents) are depressed and they don't even want to get up in the morning to get them to go to school, so a lot of their kids are trying to take care of themselves, which has led to a lot of the kids that I've worked with battling with mental health."

So how do you deal with mental health battles? Dene said different things work for different people. She likes going to the gym. She likes eating healthier foods.

"Getting to know themselves," Dene said, "and what works for them and what doesn't, and then learning how to advocate for themselves."

Dene also brought up what she calls a big problem—not being properly diagnosed.

"A lot of people are not treating the real issue," Dene said.

DR. ALEXUS BROWN, LAMARA DENE. (PHOTOS BY CHIEF IKHANA-HAL-MAKINA)

DR. SARA KYLES ROYSTER, SHARMAINE GAMBLE

The Women of Excellence Award celebrates local African American women who motivate and inspire others through their vision and leadership, exceptional achievements and participation in community service. The selected honorees will join an exclusive society of professional women who have previously received this distinction.

CRITERIA:

1. The nominee must a be a woman 40 years of age or older, who resides in the Greater Pittsburgh area.

2. The nominee must be active in her career or profession. Career or profession is defined as paid employment in her field. Nominees must agree to have their photograph and biographical information published in theNew Pittsburgh Courier.

All nominees selected as a Women of Excellence will be featured in a 2025 edition of the New Pittsburgh Courier

3. Evaluations will be based on the quality of a nominee’s achievements rather than the quantity of information submitted.

4. Selections will be made by the New Pittsburgh Courier Women of Excellence Selection Committee based on the following criteria:

• Local African American executive or business owner

• Proven success in career/profession

• Positive role model

• Demonstrative community service

To submit nominations, visit : www.newpittsburghcourier.com/WOEnominations2025 Nominations Must be Received by Monday, October 6.

SORAYA BEY

SHARMAINE GAMBLE IS CONSOLED BY DR. SHARNAY HEARN DAVIS, TOP RIGHT. (PHOTOS BY CHIEF IKHANA-HAL-MAKINA)

The 115th F.R.O.G.S. Formal

The 115th F.R.O.G.S. Formal was an epic event held at the Westin Hotel in Downtown Pittsburgh on July 12.

The F.R.O.G.S. (Friendly Rivalry Often Generates Success) Club in Pittsburgh was founded on May 5, 1910. It was established as a social club for African American men from across the region. Alex Ball Jr. is the president of the F.R.O.G.S., and Antoine Smalls is a part of the formal committee. The new F.R.O.G.S. members, Sidney B. KaiKai, Brandon D. Coney, Dr. Steven Renfro, Dr. Clyde W. Pickett, Orlando Houston and Morton Stanfield Jr., were the inductees of 2025. Charles “Chucky” Franklin was the souvenir journal chair.

- Ashley G. Woodson

Welcome to Mosaic Apartments — a brand-new affordable living community for adults 62 and older.

With income-based eligibility, Mosaic offers:

• One- & twobedroom apartments

• Most utilities included in rent

• LGBTQ+ friendly

• Smoke-free campus

• On-site laundry

• Resident covered parking

• Intercom access

• Emergency pull cords

• Nearby PRT bus stop

• Pets welcome, too!

Apply today and learn more about tours that will begin in September.

Call 412.435.8969 or visit SrCare.org/MosaicApartments

THE F.R.O.G.S. MEMBERS (PHOTOS BY ASHLEY G. WOODSON)

F.R.O.G.S. MEMBERS CHARLES FRANKLIN IV AND CHARLES FRANKLIN III

F.R.O.G.S. BRANDON D. CONEY, K. CHASE PATTERSON, JAMES WILLIAMS III, CHARLES FRANKLIN IV, AND CHARLES FRANKLIN III, WITH MAYOR ED GAINEY AND COUNCILMAN KHARI MOSLEY

CHARLES FRANKLIN IV WITH THE F.R.O.G.S. CAKE

LADIES OF THE F.R.O.G.S. MEMBERS

THE NEWEST F.R.O.G.S.—Sidney B. KaiKai, Brandon D. Coney, Dr. Steven Renfro, Dr. Clyde W. Pickett (not-pictured, Orlando Houston and Morton Stanfield Jr.).

F.R.O.G.S.—ATTORNEY FRANKLIN ROBINSON, ANTOINE SMALLS, CHARLES FRANKLIN IV, AND GUEST, REVEREND GLENN GRAYSON SR.

F.R.O.G.S. MEMBER DR. CLYDE WILSON PICKETT

AERION ABNEY WITH WIFE, SISTER FRIEND INC., FOUNDER, AUTHOR, ETIQUETTE COACH TAMARA ABNEY. PITTSBURGH

WITH HUSBAND, LIEUTENANT

AUSTIN DAVIS. (PHOTOS BY ASHLEY G. WOODSON)

Achieving Greatness Back-to-School Giveaway

As the photos clearly show you, a grand and productive time was had by all at the Achieving Greatness Inc. Back-toSchool Backpack and School Supplies Giveaway that was held Saturday,

September 6 at our #1 friendly family restaurant, Eat’n Park in Penn Hills.

Hosted by the best doggonned managers this side of Cracker Barrel (oops, my bad), Charles Julis, Sam McGill, Erin Trezze and Brian Vason. The big event was co-spon-

sored by Eat’n Park, 100 Blackmen of Western PA, Briggs Transportation, Aimed Human Services, Lorenzo Boone Theater, and firmly anchored by the community dedicated Penn Hills Police Department and newly appointed Chief of Police, Jason Bonace and... “The Dog!” “Cypress,” the 2-year-old Labrador. Special thanks goes out to Savinis Law Firm, PA Senator Jay Costa, Penn Hills Mayor Pauline Calabrese, represented by Jerry Chiappinelli, Judge Dwayne Woodruff, Bowser of Monroeville, Frank Fuhrer Wholesale Co., Goodrich and Geist, Mark McCloud, Jeff Baldwin, Ron Brown, Goodrich and Associates, and Briggs Transport Co. The 5-hour event featured over 200 backpacks with school supplies given away.

Reverend A. Marie Walker’s Weekly Inspiration

“He that LOVES his Brother ABIDES in the Light, and there is no occasion of stumbling in him. But he that HATES his Brother is in DARKNESS, and WALKS in DARKNESS, AND KNOWS NOT WHITHER HE GOES BECAUSE that DARKNESS BLINDS his EYES.” - 1 John 2:10-11

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Sr. Pastor—Rev. Dr. Vincent K. Campbell 2001 Wylie Avenue Pittsburgh, Pa., 15219

REV. WALKER

Dr. Barbara A. Gunn

A COMMUNITY AFFAIR, SEPT. 6, AT EAT‘N PARK IN PENN HILLS. (PHOTOS BY CHIEF IKHANA-HAL-MAKINA)

There Rodgers goes again, throwing players under the bus...

On Sunday, Sept. 14, the Pittsburgh Steelers took the field to make their home debut against the Seattle Seahawks. Seattle looked more like Bald Eagles than Seahawks. They swooped down on the Steelers, defeating Pittsburgh, 31-17. At times, the men of steel appeared as if they were helpless prey under the steel talons of the “Hawks.”

As if the beatdown itself wasn’t enough, Steelers QB Aaron Rodgers was infected by the “blame everybody else syndrome.”

From this point forward, I will refer to the “blame everybody else syndrome” as the "BEES."

After Aaron Rodgers attempted to complete a pass to Steelers wide receiver Calvin Austin III that was picked, Rodgers again displayed the fact that the vaccine developed for the BEES to date has not been effective. Recently, Justin Fried posted an article on thejetpress.com, "Steelers learning harsh truth about Aaron Rodgers that Jets already knew." After Aaron Rodgers threw an interception, he was quoted saying: “Cal [Austin III] is the best kid ever, but he probably should have just stayed in the flat there. He knows it. Or he was kind of stealing it from Pat or just catch it, put it away, score a touchdown.”

Wait a damn minute. Why was Steelers wide receiver Calvin Austin III put on full display in the town square just for the sake of soothing and pacifying the fragile ego of Aaron Rodgers? Remember the humiliation of Russell Wilson by the Head Coach of the Denver Broncos, Sean Payton? On how many occasions throughout the history of

the NFL have two wide receivers been in the same area, whether it was on purpose or accidentally? Why would Calvin Austin III be the one who was “stealing” the pass attempt from Pat Friermuth? Why couldn’t Pat Friermuth be the culprit?

Seems like an ethnically insensitive, “dog whistle” sort of moment…

The article also points out that: “Rodgers praised the young receiver, calling him 'the best kid ever' while simultaneously explaining how he messed up the route. It was a textbook example of the demanding, criticism-heavy leadership style that defined Rodgers' tumultuous tenure in New York. Rodgers was seen pointing and screaming at his young wideout after the play, publicly berating him on the field. What Steelers fans witnessed was just the opening act of a pattern that Jets fans know leads nowhere good.”

On September 7, after the Steelers defeated the Jets, 34-32, at MetLife Stadium, all sorts of positive analysis began to emerge from the mouths and pens of the pundits regarding the greatness of former Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger and his replacement Aaron Rodgers. The praise and gushing about both QBs was being spread around like Nutella on toast. They share more common performance traits than fans might think. For instance, on numerous occasions both men have been diagnosed and stricken with the "BEES."

Many years ago, Ben Roethlisberger was diagnosed with the "BEES" after throwing an ill-advised pick causing the Steelers to be defeated by the Denver Broncos in

Denver.

A post on msn.com reported that: “Ben Roethlisberger has had moments in his career where he pointed fingers—sometimes subtly, sometimes not so much—at his receivers following interceptions. One of the most talked-about instances came after a 2018 loss to the Denver Broncos. Late in that game, Roethlisberger threw a game-ending interception targeting Antonio Brown. Instead of taking full responsibility, he publicly criticized Brown for 'drifting' in the end zone, implying that the route contributed to the pick.”

The article continues on pointing out that: “That wasn’t the only time he voiced frustration. Earlier in his career, he called out

rookie James Washington for a missed opportunity and even suggested he should’ve thrown to JuJu Smith-Schuster instead of Brown in critical moments. These comments stirred debate about leadership and accountability, especially since Roethlisberger had also thrown multiple interceptions in those games.”

Roethlisberger allegedly earned the well-deserved reputation of not only throwing teammates, coaches or whoever was available under the bus, he also made certain that the bus had a full tank of gas just in case the vehicle had to be put in reverse. Let’s hit fast forward for a few moments. In 2025,

a reprise of the mob-like media is again searching for a few pieces of kryptonite to weaken and eventually destroy the employment and legacy of Steelers Head Coach Mike Tomlin. If most of the head coaches in the NFL were canned because of the incompetence and ineffectiveness of their offensive and defensive coordinators, most of the headmasters would be in line, waiting patiently for the unemployment office to open. The Steelers' offensive and defensive should be coordinators should be the ones sitting on top of a volcano. If Mike Tomlin has to do their jobs, he should get extra dough, don’t you think? Subjecting the Steeler

Nation and the remainder of the NFL faithful as well as the world to the constipated and incompetent schematics of the game plans of the Steelers' offensive and defensive coordinators should be considered cruel and unusual punishment. Dating back to last season, the Steelers defense has quite often been defenseless, and the former “Big Nasty D” appears as if it has been riding a three-legged horse without horseshoes on a rainsoaked, muddy track. Also, the "play it again Sam," Arthur Smith offense is again smelling like a bucket of bleu cheese in a rose garden. That may work in a greenhouse but outdoors when

the roses die off in the fall, the odor becomes so unbearable you would think that Pepé Le Pew is renting the apartment across the hall from you. The perpetual propaganda machine anti-Tomlin was built in 2007 for the purpose of prematurely ending the tenure of Michael Pettaway Tomlin, Head Coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers. It has been sitting sort of silent after Tomlin signed a contract extension with the Black and Gold. However, the machine is currently fired up, fully fueled and ready to complete the mission of getting to and finishing off Mike Tomlin.

HILLS.

THE STEELERS’ D.K. METCALF SCORES A TOUCHDOWN AGAINST HIS FORMER TEAM, THE SEAHAWKS, ON SUNDAY, SEPT. 14. HOWEVER, THE STEELERS LOST, 31-17. (PHOTO BY BRIAN COOK SR.)

Pittsburgh Black Vietnam vets to be featured in new documentary

More funding needed for its completion

by Naomi C. Ilochi For New Pittsburgh Courier

The power found in community can only be made possible through the accounts of those who came before. As these stories make their marks on the individuals who hear them, they tug on the heartstrings of its consumers to find out who’s responsible for helping share these stories. Makia Harper is a documentary filmmaker, writer, multimedia artist, and adjunct professor who's been telling stories since she was 5 years old.

Harper's fondness for personal stories, storytelling and its process formed through her closeness with her grandparents and their shared lived experiences growing up in the south. Harper, born in Philadelphia, attended Temple University and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Film and Media Arts in 2001.

In Philadelphia in 2007, Harper decided to do her first film, at the encouragement of her former professors at Temple. At the time Harper was looking for work and thought she was going to be a video editor, which she did here and there but not consistently. Harper was asked, “Why don’t you do your own film?” Her thought process was loud to say the least: “How do I do this? This feels overwhelming." But, it caused Harper to think that maybe she could make her own film. At this time, Harper was working at Drexel University in Philadelphia for two deans; one in academic affairs and the other in student affairs in public health. Public health deals with a number of social issues in a myriad of ways, epidemiology being one of those ways, and it was one of the issues that really spoke to Harper. At the time, a major issue in Philadelphia was gun violence. Harper was an artist through and through but she was also “very interested in coming up with solutions for social issues.” From Jan. 1, 2007 to about May 1, 2007, there were about 100 murders in Philadelphia. Harper thought it was unacceptable, and these travesties sparked questions like, "How are we working to stem this issue? There has to be something I can do as a filmmaker."

It was at this moment that Harper's former professor’s voice came back to her: “You can create your own film.”

The saying, “all you have is all you need,” became a conduit to spark

change.

“I’m at a university working with scientists and researchers exploring these issues, and I have access to equipment,” Harper said. She would go on to take a documentary production course at Drexel University, and hired people to make a documentary centered around reducing gun violence in Philadelphia.

It was this experience that allowed Harper to realize, “I, indeed, can produce a film."

She said she had "learned the power of storytelling and filmmaking, and how we can work together to create solutions by visual community organizing.”

Harper moved to New York and decided to attend Hunter College for graduate school. That's where Harper had a community that rallied around her. They saw her passion and excitement to share information and teach others how to tell stories, as well as think critically about larger stories in media.

Harper's thesis project at Hunter College was a film on her uncle, James Israel, a Vietnam veteran diagnosed with multiple myeloma as a direct result to his exposure to the hazardous herbicide Agent Orange, which proved to be lethal and debilitating to many Vietnam vets.

"It was powerful," Harper said in an interview with the New Pittsburgh Courier. "I wanted to share his experience as he dealt with the repercussions of being exposed to

Agent Orange and being diagnosed" with multiple myeloma, a type of cancer that affects plasma cells in the bone marrow.

Harper graduated from Hunter College in 2018 with a Master of Fine Arts. By 2020, Harper applied for an artist residency at Robert Morris University, and she was offered the opportunity to produce a video project of her choosing.

Now, in 2025, Harper, a Pittsburgh-area resident these days, is kneedeep into creating a documentary that sheds a bright spotlight on living Vietnam War veterans from the Pittsburgh area. In a way, the documentary is an ode to her uncle, who died in 2020.

Harper is focusing on three Black men from the area—James Williams, Malcolm Andress and Omar Shaheed.

"This documentary is so important because it is a documentary that is preserving African American history at a time when our history is trying to be erased," Harper told the Courier.

"It is a story of inspiration, hope, possibility, how to move through trauma and pain and heal and flourish even with physical disease."

The Vietnam War occurred from 1955 to 1975, although the U.S. didn't get involved in large part until the mid1960s. At the time, African Americans were 12 percent of the U.S. population, but comprised more than 16 percent of all servicemen in the armed forces. Over 300,000 Blacks served in the Vietnam War, in -

cluding Williams, Andress, Shadeed, and Harper's late uncle, Israel.

"This film really shows you the power of storytelling, so the act of sharing these stories is incredibly healing. It's an important 'document' to have to remind us that we do not experience life on our own; we all have our own pains, our own trauma, discrimination...these gentlemen weren't just

part of this controversial war, but had the emotions and experiences that we can all relate to."

The documentary is called, "Better than Before: Journey to Now." Harper, who spends much of her time as a professor in the Film and Media Arts Department at Robert Morris University, is determined to complete the documentary, but she said more funding is needed to complete it. She's been on the doorstep of some of the larger philanthropic foundations in Pittsburgh, but has also established a "Spot Fund" account for anyone to donate to the cause. To donate, visit spotfund.com and search, "Betterthanbeforefilm." More funding is needed for additional video shooting, editing, consulting for post production, sound, and additional outreach.

Harper is shooting for a completion date of March 2026. The documentary would then be made available for viewing at film festivals, in the hopes that distribution deals can be reached for massive production. A preview of the documentary can

be found online on YouTube, by searching "makiaharp Better Than Before Trailer." Harper told the Courier she asked the three Black male Vietnam veterans questions that brought out very heartfelt, revealing answers. "Talking about the ways in which the war has impacted them psychologically and emotionally, dealing with PTSD, trauma and how it's impacted their loved ones and their families." Harper continued: "At this stage, in the last quarter of their lives, they're getting to a place of healing. They are reconciling with some of the pain and accepting it, and working towards getting benefits that they haven't been able to receive for many years." Harper told the Courier that overall, the documentary is "about healing, transformation, hope and possibility."

VIETNAM WAR VETERAN OMAR SHAHEED is one of three Black men featured in a documentary about their experiences in the war, and how it affects them today.

VIETNAM WAR VETERAN JAMES WILLIAMS IS FEATURED IN THE DOCUMENTARY.

VIETNAM WAR VETERAN MALCOLM ANDRESS IS FEATURED IN THE DOCUMENTARY.

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The mortgage market is shifting again, and one of the most important trends to watch is the rise of Non-Qualified Mortgage (Non-QM) loans. At the same time, refinance activity is climbing as homeowners look to adjust their financial strategies in response to interest rate changes. For the Black community, where homeownership opportunities have often been limited by strict traditional lending requirements, these shifts could bring both new opportunities and new risks. Understanding what Non-QM loans are and what they mean in the current housing market is essential.

What is a Non-QM Loan?

A Non-QM loan is a mortgage that doesn’t meet the strict guidelines set by Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, or other government-backed programs. Unlike a traditional loan, a Non-QM loan may be designed for people who don’t fit the standard financial mold such as self-employed individuals, small business owners, or those with unique income sources. Instead of requiring traditional W-2s or rigid debt-to-income ratios, these loans can use bank statements, asset-based income, or even rental income to qualify borrowers. For the African American community, this flexibility matters. Many Black entrepreneurs, gig workers, and independent contractors have historically been overlooked by traditional lending. A Non-QM loan can provide a path to ownership for families who are financially capable but don’t check the boxes of conventional underwriting.

Why Are Non-QM Loans Rising Now?

Non-QM loans are gaining traction as the mortgage market cools from the high-refinance boom of the pandemic. Purchase demand is slowing due to affordability challenges, but homeowners who bought or refinanced at higher rates are now exploring ways to restructure their mortgages. At the same time, lenders are diversifying their offerings to keep business flowing, and Non-QM loans represent a growing share of originations far higher than they did just a few years ago.

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by Dedrick Asante-Muhammad and LaToya B.Parker

For New Pittsburgh Courier

ilies and offer a genuine path forward.

is just as bad. Having a fat wallet but an empty heart? Painful. Living broke but “in love?” Stressful. You can’t separate money and love. One without the other leaves life feeling incomplete. The Quotes We Grew Up On “Romance without finance is a nuisance.” In other words, love without money won’t last. When bills come due, rent needs to be paid, and food needs to be on the table, love alone won’t cover the costs. “You gotta have a J.O.B. if you wanna be with me.” In other words, love requires stability. No job, no income, no

In August 2025, the Black unemployment rate surged to  7.5 percent —about twice the rate for White workers (3.7 percent) and well above the national average of 4.3 percent. Washington, D.C., and Michigan had the  highest Black unemployment rates in the second quarter of 2025, at 10.3 percent and 10 percent, respectively.

As federal layoffs accelerate and key industries shed workers, families without assets face a familiar crisis: unemployment that threatens not just monthly bills, but housing stability and children’s futures. Black workers bear the heaviest burden, losing jobs first and finding new ones last each time the economy turns.

For Black Americans, downturns hit harder, and recovery is slower. In these moments, only true wealth infrastructure—assets, homeownership, savings, and entrepreneurship—can anchor families and offer a genuine path forward.

The Promise of the Family Self-Sufficiency Program

These numbers are not mere statistics—they signal families set back, dreams delayed, and communities left more vulnerable each time the economy falters. For Black Americans, downturns hit harder, and recovery is slower. In these moments, only true wealth infrastructure—assets, homeownership, savings, and entrepreneurship—can anchor fam-

real shot at building a future together.

“Money can’t buy love.” This one paints the opposite picture—love is more valuable than cash, and true affection isn’t for sale. These sayings circle around one reality: the deep connection between money and love. Yet here’s what rarely gets said—the inverse is equally true. Flipping the Script

“Romance with finance but no love is a nuisance.” Imagine building wealth but having no one to share it with. You accumulate, you grind, you stack—but when you come home, the silence is deafening. That’s not joy. That’s loneliness with fancy furniture.

“You gotta have love if you wanna be with me.” In other words, a J.O.B. alone can’t keep the spark alive. If all you bring is a paycheck—no affection, no commitment, no companionship—that’s not a relationship. That’s a transaction.

“Love without money sucks, but mon-

One model stands out: the Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) program, HUD’s proven approach for helping low-income families turn rental assistance into long-term wealth. As participants’ incomes rise, so do their savings—thanks to an innovative escrow account that captures what otherwise would have gone toward higher rent. By graduation, many families have enough for a down

payment, tuition, or even a small business venture. With $141 million in federal appropriations for 2025, FSS is a rare example of scalable, bipartisan anti-poverty policy—yet it faces  perennial funding threats that put its gains at risk Asset-building programs like FSS, which Congress has protected even as recent budgets have targeted them for cuts, are essential to help families weather unemployment, avoid eviction, and create security that income alone cannot guarantee. In the wake of these disruptions, Black wealth infrastructure isn’t just important; it is essential for community and generational resilience. The effects are visible in lives transformed.

Take Marisabel, who entered the  FSS Homeownership Track in

ey without love sucks, too.” The truth hits right in the middle. Balance matters. Because if you strip away the clichés, life is about harmony between your finances and your feelings. When Money Outpaces Love

Let’s talk scenarios. You’ve got the money right. Good income, investments stacked, retirement contributions on point. You’re balling,

PROPERTY IS POWER! What the rise of Non-QM loans mean

What Does This Mean for Black Homeownership?

The rise of Non-QM lending presents both an opportunity and a caution. The opportunity lies in access: more borrowers who have been excluded by traditional rules can now qualify. This is particularly important for African American families who may have been sidelined by income documentation requirements or credit overlays. Non-QM loans could be the key that unlocks the front door to homeownership for many. But there is also risk. Non-QM loans often come with higher interest rates and fees compared to traditional mortgages, since they fall outside the standard credit box. For buyers who don’t fully understand the terms, this could mean higher monthly payments or long-term costs that strain financial stability. The lesson here is that Non-QM loans should be viewed as a tool not a trap. They can work if they are part of a broader financial strategy, but they require careful consideration.

A Real-World Example

Consider Tanya, a self-employed African American woman running a catering business. Tanya

earns $90,000 a year but reports lower taxable income after deductions. When she applied for a conventional mortgage, the lender denied her because her adjusted income didn’t meet the requirements. Instead of giving up, Tanya explored Non-QM options. Using 12 months of her business bank statements, a lender approved her for a

Massachusetts as a renter struggling to get ahead. Through steady work, saving, and coaching, she bought her first home —turning uncertainty into lasting security for her family. Likewise, Tanisha Durrett, a single mother, became the proud owner of a bookkeeping business after completing FSS,  crediting the program’s financial coaching for her leap into entrepreneurship. Closing the Racial Wealth Gap However, even diligent saving can’t close the racial wealth gap alone. The pathways to prosperity increasingly run through new engines of economic growth —like clean energy, a  $23 tril-

$250,000 mortgage at a 7.25 percent rate, slightly higher than a conventional loan but affordable within her budget. The key difference? Tanya became a homeowner instead of staying stuck in the rental cycle. Later, once her income history reflects stronger documentation, she plans to refinance into a lower-rate traditional mortgage.

lion market by 2030, expected to generate over a million jobs in the coming years. Yet Black Americans currently hold only 8 percent of jobs in the sector and own less than 1 percent of its companies. Even as industry leaders clamor to hire—“We need to hire 500,000 people in the next decade,” says  Jason Grumet of the American Clean Power Association—systemic barriers persist.

Chief among these obstacles is unpaid training. As CEO  Carla Walker-Miller notes, “If you want [Black people] to be trained, pay us… We need to be paid while we’re trained.” Without paid opportunities, participation remains limited—no matter how dire the labor short-

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This scenario shows both the power and responsibility of Non-QM loans. They can bridge the gap, but they must be used as part of a strategy.

Tips for Navigating Non-QM Loans

Know The Terms ask about the interest rate, fees, and whether the loan has features like

age. For those who do break in,  union positions offer real security: 8–19 percent higher wages and strong benefits. Most new roles require no college degree, making these jobs especially valuable for displaced workers.

Business ownership—vital for family and community wealth —remains out of reach for many. Fewer than a quarter of Blackowned clean energy companies get bank financing, compared to nearly half of White-owned firms. This persistent financing gap prevents Black entrepreneurs from scaling up and sharing new opportunities.

Programs like FSS, the  Dearfield Fund for Black Wealth, and D.C.’s  Black Homeownership

cruising, thriving financially. But your love life? Dry. Either you have no relationship or the one you do have is cold, disconnected, and transactional.

At first glance, it looks enviable—you can take trips, upgrade cars, dine out wherever you want. But what’s the point of indulging in luxuries if you have nobody to turn to and say, “Remember this moment?”

Good income but no love— SUCKS!

I’ve coached countless clients who’ve told me directly: “Money fills my pockets, but it doesn’t fill my heart.” They grind for wealth, but wake up feeling empty because their personal life is barren. Think about it: who wants to die the richest man or woman in the cemetery with nobody by their side?

When Love Outpaces Money Now flip that. You’ve got someone who adores you. They look at you with stars in their eyes. They’d build a life with you in a cardboard box if it came to it. The affection is real, the intimacy is strong, the connection is unshakable. But the money? Nonexistent. No steady income. Bills always late. Eviction notices taped to the door. Date nights don’t exist because the lights are off. That type of struggle-love seems romantic in song lyrics, but in real life? It’s draining. Constant financial stress puts weight on even the strongest love. Good love but broke pockets—SUCKS!

You can’t build a house with hugs. You can’t pay tuition with kisses. Love feels sweet but poverty feels bitter. I’ve seen many couples crumble not from lack of love, but from financial friction.

standard guidelines.

Work with Trusted Professionals—Partner with lenders and brokers who are experienced with Non-QM lending and who prioritize education and transparency.

Protect Your Credit and Income Records—Even if you qualify through alternative means today, building a stronger credit profile and documented income history will improve your future options.

The Bigger Picture

balloon payments or prepayment penalties.

Compare with Traditional Options—Even if you qualify for a Non-QM, see if FHA, VA, or conventional loans might offer better terms.

Plan for the Future—Non-QM loans can be a stepping stone. Consider refinancing into a traditional loan once your financial profile fits

Fund reveal what’s possible. These efforts turn passive hope into asset-building action, helping families achieve homeownership, launch businesses, and stabilize entire neighborhoods.

To create lasting resilience, we must do three things: Expand asset-building programs like FSS and down payment supports nationwide so every hardworking family can own a home and build security. Open pathways to emerging industries with paid training, union jobs, and fair business opportunities. Reform lending and homeownership systems with targeted community investments and strict anti-discrimination rules. If policymakers act with pur-

Debt collectors, repo men, foreclosure—those things stress-test relationships in ways pure love can’t withstand.

Money and Love: A Double-Edged Sword

So here’s the reality—finance and romance aren’t enemies. They’re teammates. When balanced, they create a full life. When uneven, they create misery. Too much money, not enough love: lonely. Too much love, no money: stressful.

Both together? That’s power. Money provides stability. Love provides meaning. Together, they multiply each other. With money but no love, life is soulless. With love but no money, life is restless. That’s why balance is non-negotiable.

Why Balance Matters

Look at it through this lens: Money is the foundation. It keeps the lights on, keeps food on the table, provides opportunity. Without it, every decision becomes survival.

Love is the spark. It keeps us connected, joyful, and supported. Without it, life feels robotic and transactional. You wouldn’t build a house with only a roof and no foundation. You also wouldn’t build a sturdy foundation but never install a roof. Balance makes the structure livable. Same with money and love— you need both.

Real-Life Proof

I’ve seen married couples walk into my office who couldn’t stop smiling at each other. Beautiful bond, deep love, genuine affection. But week after week? They fought over bounced checks, overdraft fees, debt collectors calling. Over time, stress eroded the very bond that once seemed unbreakable.

The increase in Non-QM loans, activity, signals a market in transition. For the Black community, this is a reminder that access to credit is expanding but financial literacy and strategy are more important than ever. Property is Power, but only when the mortgage product serves the family, not just the lender. By staying informed, asking the right questions, and leveraging these loans wisely, Black families can turn this trend into a pathway to ownership, stability, and generational wealth.

pose—grounded in evidence —Black families will not only weather economic storms, but thrive: launching businesses, sending children to college, and building communities with enduring strength. True wealth infrastructure is more than a safety net—it’s the foundation for real and lasting mobility. There is no Black mobility without Black sustainability. (Dedrick Asante-Muhammad is the president of the Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies. Dr. LaToya B. Parker is the senior researcher in the Office of the President at the Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies, where she leads the organization’s Economic Policy and Tax Policy programs.)

On the other side, I’ve seen wealthy professionals with immaculate portfolios—but broken marriages, lonely dinners, and aching hearts. They had incomes but no intimacy. Success but no soul.

Both sides were miserable in different ways. Both lacked balance. The Sweet Spot

When money and love are aligned, life is fuller. Love makes the burden of everyday life lighter. Money makes love easier to sustain. Together, they create opportunities not just to survive— but to thrive. Vacations with your spouse, secure homes for your children, date nights free of financial anxiety—those things come when both pieces fit.

Good income and good love?

That’s harmony. That’s balance. That’s the life worth striving for. Closing Word

The street philosophers were onto something, but they only told half the truth. Yes, romance without finance is a nuisance. Yes, you need a J.O.B. But the reverse matters, too—finance without romance is a void, and a J.O.B. without joy is just a grind.

Balance beats extremes.

Good income but no love— SUCKS.

Good love but broke pockets— SUCKS.

Money and love together? That’s life at its richest.

(Damon Carr, Money Coach & Tax Pro can be reached at 412-216-1013 or visit his website at www.damonmoneycoach.

Guest Editorial

The peril of RFK Jr.’s health agenda

Conspiracy theories should not influence public health.

However, under Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., America has taken a dangerous turn. His anti-vaccine campaign undermines years of progress and leaves the country—and the world—at risk of disaster if the next pandemic occurs.

The situation escalated when President Donald J. Trump abruptly fired—at Kennedy’s request—the newly appointed CDC director, Susan Monarez, leading to a mass exodus of senior CDC scientists. Among these officials was Dr. Demetre Daskalakis, the director of the National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases.

Daskalakis warned that “interference by RFK Jr. … threatens [s] the lives of the youngest Americans and pregnant people.”

Political considerations, rather than scientific integrity, are influencing policy.

Vaccine skepticism poses a serious threat. Immunization shields millions from diseases like measles, polio, and COVID-19. Further, eroding public trust now leaves us dangerously unprepared for future threats.

As U.S. leadership in global health diminishes, the consequences will extend worldwide, especially in regions where America once led vaccination efforts and outbreak responses.

Episodes of eccentricity and misinformation further damage Kennedy’s credibility. Having claimed that a worm once “got into my brain and ate a portion of it and then died,” his credibility is questionable at best.

When such a figure influences health policy, the stakes are too high.

In the District of Columbia, the concern is palpable.

D.C. Health Director Dr. LaQuandra Nesbitt recently warned, “The deliberate destruction of trust in America’s public health workforce puts lives at risk.”   That warning doesn’t come from a political pundit—it’s from a local health official on the frontline.

RFK Jr. is an embarrassing stain on the legacies of his Uncle Jack (former President John F. Kennedy), Ted (former Massachusetts Sen. Ted Kennedy), and Bobby (former U.S. Attorney General and New York Sen. Robert F. Kennedy), his father. America must restore science as the basis of health. Letting Kennedy’s anti-vaccine agenda influence policy is dangerous—and potentially deadly.

If we don’t restore confidence and capability now, we risk not only our health security but also global resilience. The world is not only watching, but also counting on us to lead.

(Reprinted from the Washington Informer)

(TriceEdneyWire.com)—I am hopeful enough to think things are going to get better with this current administration.  Then I hear excuses like the murder of their friend who was murdered in Utah is the fault of Progressives, Liberals or whatever he wants to call us that day. Really? Utah?  We tend not to attend rallies in Utah.  While I am very sorry about the death of the gentleman the right wingers like Trump and Vance are trying to blame on us, I am sure they know we don’t usually hang out for any reason in Utah.

This unfortunate tragedy came on the heels of our being told that Trump had been an informant for the FBI!  Surely, those who put that out knew that would be a tough one to believe.  There is probably not a single person in our history where a person with 34 criminal convictions was in demand by the FBI to help them out while trying to find other criminals!

Well, let’s go to Trump’s efforts to take over all blue states and cities. He told us the Mayor of Memphis was welcoming his sending in the military and ICE and FBI and Homeland Security and I suppose anybody else who wanted to go, but we learned that was not true.  As a matter of fact, the Mayor himself soon denied it, and gave the right message that assured Trump they were capable of taking care of their

Another tragic incident of political violence occurred last week and the President of the United States had an opportunity to speak out against such violence as well as gun violence in general, show compassion, and unite the country. Instead, he said this: “We have radical left lunatics out there and we just have to beat the hell out of them.”

This was said even before a suspect was in custody and before we knew anything about the suspect’s motives.

Political violence is being targeted at both Democrats and Republicans, but the president didn’t decry the killing of Minnesota Democratic lawmaker Melissa Hortman and her husband as well as the shooting of a state senator and his wife, the firebombing of Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro’s residence, the murder of two Israeli Embassy staffers at a Jewish museum in Washington, D.C., the attack on former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s husband, the January 6 insurrection, as well as the two assassination attempts on his life. He amped up the political rhetoric and made it clear that he did not view himself as the president of the “radical left.”

Contrast the president’s statement with the statement of Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro (D), “Political violence has no place in our

It wasn’t someone from “the radical left.” It wasn’t an “illegal immigrant,” and it wasn’t a person of color. The suspect in the assassination of rightwing activist Charlie Kirk is 22-yearold Tyler Robinson, a White Salt Lake City man whose father, according to reports, is a law enforcement officer who helped convince his son to surrender.

The Arrest and Evidence

Federal investigators and Utah officials released images and videos of the person believed responsible. The suspect appeared wearing a hat, sunglasses, a long-sleeved black shirt, and a backpack. Investigators also recovered a Mauser .30-caliber bolt-action rifle wrapped in a towel in nearby woods. A spent cartridge was still in the chamber, with three more rounds loaded in the magazine. The weapon and ammunition are now undergoing forensic analysis at a federal lab. Bullet casings discovered at the scene carried cryptic and mocking engravings. Utah Governor Spencer Cox said the fired casing read: “notices bulges OWO what’s this?” while three unfired casings bore the messages, “hey fascist! catch!” alongside arrow symbols, “oh bella ciao bella ciao bella ciao ciao ciao,” and “if you read this you are gay lmao.” Cox said Robinson is believed to have acted alone but described the killing as “an attack on the American experiment.”

Security Questions

The assassination has ramped up concerns over vulnerabilities in political event security. Experts interviewed by the Associated Press said the shooting was an example of how ordinary precautions can be bypassed in an era of escalating political violence. They questioned whether Kirk’s campus event had sufficient staffing but noted the limitations of

own problems if the government that takes their taxes would send some of those taxes for them to take care of their cities.  That’s true of Mayors of other cities.

Meanwhile, Trump can’t seem to get California Governor Newsome, Mayor Karen Bass and the great Congresswoman from Texas, Jasmine Crockett, out of his mind, but he’s no match for them!

His other recent targets are Illinois Governor Pritzker and the Mayor of Chicago. He can’t get them out of his mind because both of them have told him they don’t need his services.

Meanwhile, stuff just keeps on coming out about his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein. Surely, he listened to all those women who were impacted by Trump’s good friend. Meanwhile again, Trump acts like he hardly knew the man he called his good friend, but tried to get his other good friend of his good friend, Ms. Maxwell, out of jail free—just like he gave a get out of jail free card to all the January 6 crooks.

When will our Supreme Court

and the Republican legislators get it and admit Trump is not fit to be President, and, if they are not a part of his criminal activities, they need to act like it because the American people are losing every bit of faith for them to do the right thing is fast disappearing! If they love America so much, why don’t they do something to save America and get rid of all the crooks who are too afraid of Trump to do the right thing?  Hopefully, the American people are getting impatient and ready to throw all of them out soon! We Progressives/ Liberals love America, but not the one this Administration has created.  Our friends around the world can’t believe what has happened to this country.  Who would have thought, we’d have an Administration where the leaders don’t know right from wrong, have no respect for education, who would buddy up to Putin of Russia over our true allies?

Many of us are doing all we can to get the country that so many of our friends and relatives have fought for back on the right track.  It’s hard for us to believe that Dr. Martin Luther King and so many others did so much to bring us the true meaning of democracy to see what is happening now.

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country. We must speak with moral clarity. The attack on Charlie Kirk is horrifying and this growing type of unconscionable violence cannot be allowed in our society.”

Contrast the president’s statement with the statement of California Governor Gavin Newsom (D), “We should all feel a deep sense of grief and outrage at the terrible violence that took place in Utah today. Charlie Kirk’s murder is sick and reprehensible, and our thoughts are with his family, children, and loved ones. I knew Charlie, and I admired his passion and commitment to debate. His senseless murder is a reminder of how important it is for all of us, across the political spectrum, to foster genuine discourse on issues that deeply affect us all without resorting to political violence. … In a democracy, ideas are tested through words and good-faith debate-never through violence.”

Contrast the president’s statement with that of Utah Governor Spencer Cox (R), “We can return violence

university police forces and open-air venues. Kirk’s Views and Polarization Kirk, the founder of Turning Point USA, was on a college debate tour

when he was shot. He often dared students to “prove me wrong” in public debates and argued that when “people stop talking, that’s when you get violence.” But his career was defined by a stream of incendiary remarks about race, gender, immigration, and religion that drew fierce criticism and loyalty in equal measure. On race, Kirk said in January 2024, “If I see a Black pilot, I’m going to be like, boy, I hope he’s qualified.” He asked in December 2022, “If you’re a WNBA, pot-smoking, Black lesbian, do you get treated better than a United States Marine?” And in May 2023, he declared, “Happening all the time in urban America, prowling Blacks go around for fun to go target White people, that’s a fact. It’s happening more and more.” On gender and reproductive rights, Kirk said in August 2025, “Reject feminism. Submit to your husband, Taylor. You’re not in charge.” Asked about a 10-year-old victim of rape seeking an abortion, he answered, “The answer is yes, the baby would be delivered.” On his show in April 2024, he demanded “a Nuremberg-style trial for every gender-affirming clinic

with violence. We can return hate with hate. And that’s the problem with political violence. It metastasizes, because we can always point the finger at the other side. And at some point, we have to find an off ramp, or it’s going to get much, much worse.”

On the same day that Charlie Kirk was murdered by gun violence, a 16-year-old in Colorado shot and wounded two students and killed himself. Did the president mention the continuing horror of our children being killed by gun violence? No. Ask yourself, is this president your president no matter the color of your skin or your gender or how much money you have or where you live or whom you love or how you vote or where you worship? What United States of America president has previously referred to our cities as “hellholes” or sent the national guard into cities without being requested or without extraordinary circumstances? This president has said he would send the military against American citizens. This president is even entering into the electoral process that is the domain of states in order to take away the vote of American citizens by supporting pervasive gerrymandering.

So I ask you, “Is Donald John Trump your president?”

doctor.” On guns, Kirk defended firearm access even at the cost of lives. “I think it’s worth it to have a cost of, unfortunately, some gun deaths every single year so that we can have the Second Amendment to protect our other God-given rights,” he said at a Turning Point USA Faith event in April 2023. On immigration, Kirk lamented that America is “less White,” saying in March 2024 that Democrats “love it when America becomes less White.” He promoted the “great replacement” conspiracy theory and, in August 2025, praised America’s early 20th-century decision to halt immigration for 40 years. On Islam, Kirk insisted, “Islam is the sword the left is using to slit the throat of America,” in a September 2025 social media post. And on religion, he repeatedly rejected the principle of church-state separation, calling it “a fabrication” on his show in July 2022.

A Nation on Edge

Almost immediately after Kirk’s assassination, several HBCUs received threats, fights broke out in city streets, politicians spewed more hate and tension by blaming the “radical left,” with at least a couple of MAGA congressmembers claiming that the Democrats must “own this,” while denying any culpability in the deaths of Democratic lawmakers earlier this year, the attempted kidnapping of Michigan Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, and the continued tragedy of school shootings. However, Robinson has been identified as a White nationalist, with anti-minority views. Cox said Robinson had become “more political” but opposed Kirk’s views. “This was an attack on the American experiment,” Cox said, urging young people to “choose a different path.”

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Criminalizing dissent

(TriceEdneyWire.com)—Activist and Code Pink (a pro-peace feminist organization) founder Medea Benjamin was simply walking the halls of Congress when she spotted Congressman Darrel Issa (R-CA).  She asked him about Israel’s attack on Quatar, and his rude reply was ”go away”.  She followed him a few feet into his office to repeat her question, and he instructed his staff to “take her phone”.  They called the Capitol police and Medea Benjamin was arrested for “impeding a congressman”.  She now has a court date for October.

This arrest is absurd.  Don’t our taxpayer dollars fund the Capitol building?  Should we all have the right and opportunity to walk through the building, to stop and talk to our elected representatives, whose salaries we pay?  Issa, whose brusque behavior was caught on video, was never “impeded”.  The statute reads that anybody who “forcibly assaults, resists, opposes, impedes, intimidates or interferes with” certain government officials engaged in official duties shall be fined and imprisoned by up to a year.   I saw the video.  The only way Issa was “impeded” was by a question.  She at no time put her hands on him, resisted him, or interfered with him.  Arresting and charging her is overreach, designed to intimidate, to frighten people from going to places where we are fully entitled to be. Medea’s arrest is not the first attempt to criminalize dissent in this era of lies and misinformation.  When National Guard roam the streets of Washington, DC, randomly stopping, arresting, and deporting people, detaining Medea is business as usual in this repressive regime.  Consider California Senator Alex Padilla (D), who entered a press conference to ask a question and was wrestled to the ground and handcuffed by federal agents.  They claimed they attacked him to assure the safety of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem.  He was held for a brief period but received no apology.  Instead, federal agents claimed Padilla did not iden-

tify himself as a US Senator.  He says he did and, furthermore, he was in a federal building in California, the state he represents.  Their physical attack on his was just another part of the Trump sideshow, designed to intimidate.

One of the most egregious efforts to criminalize dissent happened when Congresswoman Monica McIver (D-NJ) was indicted on two felonies and one misdemeanor for “assaulting, resisting, impeding, and interfering with federal law enforcement officers.”  Having seen the video and been apprised of the circumstances, nothing could be further from the truth.  McIver and other New Jersey elected officials were simply doing their jobs when they made an oversight visit to Delaney Hall.  Federal officials attempted to arresting them trespassing, but they weren’t.  Each felony court could get a sentence of eight years, and the misdemeanor could get a year.  Congresswoman is scheduled to go to trial in November.

Meanwhile right-wing extremist Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) introduced a measure to censure Congresswoman McIver and remove her from the Homeland Security Committee.  While Republicans have tended to vote lockstep, on September 3, 2025, the Higgins motion failed, 215-207.  Five Republicans opposed the censure and two voted “present”.  The effort to intimidate Congresswoman MacIver failed. While the vote to censure Congresswoman McIver failed in September, Congressman Al Green (D-TX) was censured because he interrupted the President’s address to a joint session of Congress in March, shaking his cane and shouting that the President had no mandate.   The May vote, 224-198, had ten Democrats voting with Republicans.  When the censure resolution was read, Congressman Green and several other Democrats sang, “We Shall Overcome” so long that House Speaker Mike Johnson had to call a recess.   Green faces no fine or jail time for the censure, but his Congressional seat was one of those eliminated in the Texas redistricting.

This administration is committed to criminalizing dissent, and they have dozens of elected lackeys to following the instructions of their mob boss.  Absent his influence, I doubt that either Madea Benjamin or Monica McIver would have been charged.  The extremist law and order response to dissent is a hallmark of this administration, as is evidenced by the unleashing of the National Guard in many cities, including DC.  And Congressman Green may have had a less severe punishment.  Remember South Carolina Joe Wilson yelling “you lie” at President Obama.  He earned a resolution of disapproval (less serious than censure) from his colleagues. The effort to criminalize dissent is an effort to silence us.  But there are resisters who will not be silenced, resisters who will not be moved.  Thanks to Media Benjamin, Monica McIver, Al Green and all of those who understand that silence is complicity. (Dr Julianne Malveaux is a DC based economist and author. Juliannemalveaux.com)

From Cleveland to Chicago to Trump to ‘violence to the constitution’

When John F. Kennedy became president, he preferred an inner circle of thinkers above partisans. Kennedy then appointed Arthur Schlesinger Jr., a Pulitzer Prize-winning Harvard historian, as special assistant to the president. Schlesinger provided unmatched historical insights into every crisis that the Kennedy administration faced.

If President Donald Trump had a resident historian like Schlesinger, after threatening to send federal troops into Chicago to combat an “out-of-control crime problem,” he would have been reminded of President Grover Cleveland’s mistake in 1894.

The Panic of 1883, a devastating economic downturn that affected every sector of the American economy, prompted the Chicago-based Pullman Company, which manufactured railroad cars, to reduce wages by 30 percent. Pullman’s employees lived in company settlements and shopped at company-owned stores, but Pullman did not reduce rent or store prices.

These business decisions ignited protests against Pullman.

Pullman responded by firing anyone who protested. The mass terminations led to the formation of the American Railway Union. The wage problem remained unresolved the following year. Pullman refused to negotiate. The union declared a national strike, making it impossible for the railroad to operate. Pullman hired replacement workers, resulting in violent clashes between strikers and replacement workers on the Chicago streets.

President Cleveland’s cabinet informed him that the strikers had no right to prevent their replacements from working. To stop the strikers’ “reign of terror,” President Cleveland deployed 12,000 federal troops to Chicago.

The American Railway Union believed the troops were sent to keep the peace, but when the troops arrived, the union realized that the military’s aim was to keep the trains running.

Rioting ensued.

When Illinois Governor John Altgeld discovered that the president sent troops

J. Pharoah Doss Check It Out

into Chicago without his authorization, he demanded an immediate evacuation.

Altgeld told the president: The local officials have been able to handle the situation. It’s not soldiers that the railroad needs but men to operate the trains. To absolutely ignore local government when it is amply able to enforce the law not only insults the people of the state by imputing to them an inability to govern themselves or an unwillingness to enforce the law, but it is also in violation of a basic principle of our institutions. The question of federal supremacy is in no way involved. No one disputes it for a moment, but, under our constitution, federal supremacy and local self-government must go hand-in-hand, and to ignore the latter is to do violence to the constitution.

President Cleveland replied: Federal troops were sent to Chicago in strict accordance with the Constitution. Upon competent proof that conspiracies existed against commerce between the states, the presence of federal troops was deemed not only proper but necessary, and there has been no intention to interfere with local authorities in preserving the peace of the city.

Altgeld responded: Your answer evades the question at issue—that is, the principle of self-government is just as fundamental as federal supremacy. You assume the Executive has a legal right to order federal troops into any community of the United States whenever there is the slightest disturbance and that the Executive can do this without any regard to whether that community can enforce the law itself. This assumption means that the president can send federal troops into any community in the United States at his pleasure and keep them there as long as he chooses. If this assumption is considered law, then the princi-

ple of self-government either never existed in this country or has been destroyed. On July 4, 1894, rioters derailed railroads and set fire to railcars, leading federal soldiers to open fire. When the shooting stopped, 26 people were dead. Returning to the present, over Labor Day weekend in Chicago there were at least 58 shootings, with 8 people killed. Trump branded Chicago the most violent city in the world, and he added that Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker sorely needed help, but Pritzker didn’t recognize it yet. What were Labor Day weekends like in Chicago during Trump’s first term? In 2017, CBS News Chicago reported 7 dead and 42 wounded. In 2018, the Chicago Sun-Times said there was a drop in shootings—4 people were killed, and 23 were wounded. They also reported that the Chicago Police Department attempted to reduce gun violence over the holiday weekend. The police conducted a series of raids that resulted in several arrests and the seizure of several guns. Chicago’s Police Department also deployed an additional 1,400 officers to patrol the streets over the weekend. In 2019, the Chicago Sun-Times reported that in August the city saw its lowest number of murders and shootings since 2011, but during September’s Labor Day weekend, 8 were killed and 43 were wounded. In 2020, 8 were dead, and 48 were wounded, but this time five of the wounded were under 18 years old. The violence was the same then as it is now, and Trump made no mention of sending federal troops to combat crime in Chicago—because deterring crime in a city is not a military operation, and the current levels of violence in Chicago are no reason for Illinois to submit to federal authority. Gov. Pritzker stated that Trump’s proposed troop deployment was unprecedented, unwarranted, illegal, and un-American; if he had a resident historian, they would have reminded him to quote Altgeld because Trump’s proposed deployment also “does violence to the constitution” by undermining the principle of local and state self-government.

(TriceEdneyWire.com)—I want to start this week’s column by validating your anxiety about the state of our country. The violence we see in the morning, noon, and night is not normal.

To date, America has seen 357 mass shootings in 2025 alone; a rate that exceeds one per day.

In the last two weeks alone, we witnessed a mass shooting at a Catholic school in Minneapolis that claimed the lives of two children and injured 21 others, and the violent murder of an influencer. Both incidents have spread like wildfire on social media platforms that have repeatedly failed to curb hate speech and violent rhetoric.

Some users have called for organizing and bringing retribution to their perceived enemies. This content has generated millions of views and likes within days. And rather than quelling anger and anxiety and uniting our nation, political leaders have taken misinformation and divisive ideals, at times racist, xenophobic, misogynistic, and homophobic, mainstream.

These have resulted in threats of gun violence, bombings, and hate speech that forced historically Black colleges across the country to close their doors for the safety of their students and staff.

One of the most significant risks of allow-

I started out this year, 2025, in Chicago, honored to give the Martin Luther King Day address at Reverend Jesse Jackson’s big gathering.

The timing was unforgettable. As I stepped to the podium on the South Side, Donald Trump was taking the oath of office in Washington, D.C. His inaugural speech was a drumbeat for a new era of hostility toward immigrants and people of color. Mine, at that very moment, was a call for Chicago’s Black middle class to choose solidarity with recent immigrants in resisting such hatred and violence. That juxtaposition has stayed with me, and it came back into focus when I returned to Chicago more recently. This city has always been a stage for America’s great struggles. From the marchers for labor rights at Haymarket in the 1880s, to the rallies for civil rights in the 1960s, to the immigration raids and protests of this year, Chicago has a way of putting our unfinished business right in front of our eyes.

Walking its streets in 2025, I was reminded of the 1920s. Then, too, Chicago was alive with both promise and peril.

Jazz poured from clubs in Bronzeville, poetry from the pens of the Harlem Renaissance, and industrial might from the stockyards. But alongside all that creativity came the sting of exclusion—Prohibition raids, gangland violence, and the rise of a Ku Klux Klan that, for a time, had as many members in Indiana as in Mississippi.

A century later, the echoes are unmis-

ing this targeted hatred is the dismantling of our Constitution and Democracy.

In the wake of the mass shooting in Minneapolis, outrage quickly shifted from the act of violence itself to the identity of the shooter. This has led to dangerous recommendations to limit Second Amendment rights to one group of Americans, opening the door to legalized discrimination at the federal level.

That combined with the defunding of gun safety programs, background checks, and federal mental health programs, including shudderings of national suicide hotlines, will not doubt lead to more gun violence and public fears.

Let’s call these attacks what they are: domestic terrorism.

Students should be able to walk their hallways without being gunned down at any moment. Parents should be able to drop off

their children at school, malls, and movie theaters without wondering if it is the last time that they’ll see them. Church parishioners should be able to attend houses of worship without the threat of a mass shooter bursting through the doors and taking their lives. People should be able to shop for groceries and leave with food for their dinner table and for their lives.

Gun violence and terror are ripping our communities apart. It’s tearing families apart, separating parents from their children. And without the proper leadership and legal measures in place to ensure that these crimes never happen again, our country is being torn apart by misplaced anger, unjustified blame, and extremist rhetoric. No one should lose their life in a senseless act of violence, and our country should not lose its soul to the damage done in their wake.

Solving this issue is not a game of football where one side wins and the other loses.

If we don’t get this right, if we don’t invest the tools to get to the root of the mentality that causes this violence, and put in the safeguards to ensure this never happens again, we all lose. Now is the time to demand that our leaders replace platitudes with policy and sow unity, not division.

takable. Today, Chicago is once again in the headlines as federal agents sweep through immigrant neighborhoods, as protests spill onto Lake Shore Drive, as tensions around race, belonging, and identity bubble to the surface. And just as in the 1920s, the people in the streets are not simply “angry mobs” as the headlines often portray them. They are families fighting to be seen, communities demanding dignity, and young people refusing to inherit a broken status quo.

This is part of a longer American rhythm. Our centuries often rhyme decade by decade. The 1820s, for example, saw Andrew Jackson’s populist movement rise to power. It promised more democracy for White men, but it also unleashed brutal racism. Jackson’s appeal rested on dispossessing Native Americans through forced removal and fanning hostility toward Mexicans and free Black people. That brand of populism was intoxicating for some, but devastating for others. A hundred years later, the 1920s played a similar tune: new cultural freedoms for some, paired with an immigration crackdown and a Klan resurgence. And here we are, in the 2020s, facing our own battles over who

truly belongs. It is tempting to despair—to think the cycle means we are trapped. But history shows something else. The “20s” are turbulent, but they force the country to face its contradictions. The “30s” bring reckonings, the “40s” wars of ideas and arms, the “50s” fresh anxieties, the “60s” bursts of reform. And the “70s”? Oddly enough, the “70s” tend to be the decades when the nation exhales and reimagines itself. The 1770s gave us the American Revolution and the Declaration of Independence, proclaiming that all men are created equal and endowed with inalienable rights—life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. The 1970s saw the end of the Vietnam War, the fall of Jim Crow, and the rise of new movements for women’s rights, environmental protection, and inclusion. If the pattern holds, the 2070s could be the moment when our grandchildren inherit a democracy closer to the promise in our founding documents. Each American century moves to a similar rhythm. The “20s” are always turbulent—testing our patience and our faith. But they also call forth courage, creativity, and the determination to build something better. As I tell my son, all the rising generations must do is make sure American democracy survives to the 2070s. After all, in America, the “70s” tend to be much better than the “20s.” (Ben Jealous is professor of practice at the University of Pennsylvania and former national president and CEO of the NAACP.)

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Effective with the August 3, 2020, Sheriff Sale of real estate and all such monthly public sales thereafter shall be conducted virtually through video conferencing technology or live streaming. ALL PARTICIPANTS OR BIDDERS MUST BE REGISTERED AT LEAST 7 DAYS BEFORE THE DATE OF THE SALE IN ORDER TO PARTICIPATE (VIRTUALLY OR IN PERSON) AT THE ALLEGHENY COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE SALES OF REAL ESTATE. REGISTRATION WILL BE AVAILABLE ON THE ALLEGHENY COUNTY SHERIFF’S WEBSITE: SHERIFFALLEGHENYCOUNTY.COM. The Successful bidder will pay full amount of bid in CASH, CERTIFIED CHECK OR CASHIERS CHECK at time of sale, otherwise the property will be resold at the next regular Sheriffs Sale; provided, that if the sale is made on MONDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2025 the bidder may pay ten percent of purchasing price but not less than $75.00 in CASH, CERTIFIED CHECK, OR CASHIERS CHECK THE DAY IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE SALE, e.g. TUESDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2025, BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 8:30AM AND 2:30PM IN THE ALLEGHENY COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE. Failure to pay the 10% deposit will have you banned from future Sheriff Sales. And the balance in CASH, CERTIFIED CHECK, OR CASHIERS CHECK, on or before TUESDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2025, at 10:00 O’CLOCK A.M. The property will be resold at the next regular Sheriff’s Sale if the balance is not paid, and in such case all money’s paid in at the original sale shall be applied to any deficiency in the price of which property is resold, and provided further that if the successful bidder is the plaintiff in the execution the bidder shall pay full amount of bid ON OR BEFORE THE FIRST MONDAY OF THE FOLLOWING MONTH, OTHERWISE WRIT WILL BE RETURNED AND MARKED “REAL ESTATE UNSOLD” and all monies advanced by plaintiff will be applied as required by COMMON PLEAS COURT RULE 3129.2 (1) (a).

FORFEITED SALES WILL BE POSTED IN THE SHERIFF’S OFFICE AND LISTED ON THE SHERIFF OF ALLEGHENY COUNTY WEB SITE.

AMENDMENT OF THE CODE SECOND CLASS COUNTY NEW CHAPTER 475 THE ALLEGHENY COUNTY CODE OF ORDINANCES, CHAPTER 475, ENTITLED TAXATION IS HEREBY AMENDED THROUGH THE CREATION ARTICLE XII, ENTITLED, “SHERIFF SALES”, AND COMPRISED AS FOLLOWS: SUBSECTION 475-60: RECORDING OF DEEDS AND NOTIFICATION OF SHERIFFS SALES TO TAXING BODIES.

A. FOR ANY REAL PROPERTY OFFERED AT SHERIFFS SALE DUE TO NONPAYMENT OF REAL ESTATE TAXES AND PURCHASED BY A THIRD PARTY THROUGH SUCH SALE, THE SHERIFF SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR FILING THE DEED AND, WITHIN SEVEN DAYS OF FILING OF THE SHERIFFS DEED, PROVIDE WRITTEN NOTICE OF THE CONVEYANCE TO THE ALLEGHENY COUNTY OFFICE OF PROPERTY ASSESSMENTS. THE WRITTEN NOTICE REQUIRED PURSUANT TO THIS SUBSECTION SHALL INCLUDE THE DATE OF THE SALE, IDENTIFICATION OF THE PROPERTY SOLD BY BOTH ADDRESS AND LOT AND BLOCK NUMBER, AND THE NAME AND ADDRESS OF THE INDIVIDUALS OR OTHER ENTITY THAT PURCHASED THE PROPERTY.

B. AT THE TIME OF THE SALE THE SHERIFF SHALL COLLECT ALL REQUISITE FILING COSTS, REALTY TRANSFER TAXES AND FEES, NECESSARY TO PROPERLY RECORD THE DEED. C. WITHIN SEVEN DAYS OF RECEIPT OF WRITTEN NOTICE FROM THE SHERIFF, THE ALLEGHENY COUNTY OFFICE OF PROPERTY ASSESSMENTS SHALL FORWARD COPIES OF SUCH NOTICE TO ALL TAXING BODIES LEVYING REAL ESTATE TAXES ON THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE MUNICIPALITY AND SCHOOL DISTRICT WHERE THE PROPERTY IS LOCATED. AS REQUIRED BY SECTION 14 OF ACT NO. 77 OF 1986, THE COST OF ALL DOCUMENTARY STAMPS FOR REAL ESTATE TRANSFER TAXES (STATE, LOCAL, AND SCHOOL) WILL BE DEDUCTED BY THE SHERIFF FROM THE PROCEEDS OF THE SALE. Purchasers must pay the necessary recording fees. Pursuant to Rule 3136 P.R.C.P. NOTICE is hereby given that a schedule of distribution will be filed by the Sheriff not later than 30 days from date of sale and that distribution will be made in accordance with the schedule unless exceptions are filed thereto within 10 days thereafter. No further notice of the filing of the schedule of distribution will be given.

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

NOTICE IS GIVEN THAT ALL SHERIFFS DEEDS TENDERED TO PURCHASERS WILL CONTAIN THE FOLLOWING:

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

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

104SEPT25 DEFENDANT(S) Kevin M. Ferrington and Marcia

3OCT25

*********** DEBT $8,316.53

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, Ross Township: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A WOODBRIDGE CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION CONDOMINIUM UNIT BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 229 THORNBERRY DRIVE, PITTSBURGH, PA 15237. DEED BOOK 19463, PAGE 589. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 0282-B-00342-Y229

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4OCT25

DEFENDANT(S) JAKE KENNEY

CASE NO.GD-25-004570

DEBT $177,774.28 ******

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

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

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ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER:

855-225-6906

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SHORT DESCRIPTION:

******************* In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Borough of Jefferson Hills: Having erected thereon a dwelling being known and numbered as 3033 WALTON ROAD, FINLEYVILLE, PA 15332. Deed Book Volume 19149, Page 374. Block and Lot Number 1135-F-00067-0000-00.

5OCT25

PLAINTIFF(S): County of Allegheny Vs.

DEFENDANT(S) James Rudolph Luksik & Vicki Michelle Luksik

CASE NO.: GD 13-009832

DEBT: $3,670.34 ******

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

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ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S)

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

ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (412) 281-0587

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SHORT DESCRIPTION:

In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Township of Reserve: Having erected thereon a one-story brick house being known as 3581 Spring Garden Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15212. Deed Book Volume 12605, Page 358. Block & Lot No. 117-N-55.

6OCT25

PLAINTIFF(S): County of Allegheny Vs. DEFENDANT(S): Sherron D. Prim

CASE NO.: GD 15-021275 *********** DEBT: $10,404.16 ******

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

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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 Reserve: Being thereon vacant commercial land known as Faber Terrace, Pittsburgh, PA 15212. Deed Book Volume 13446, Page 229. Block & Lot No. 117-N-60.

7OCT25

PLAINTIFF(S): PLUM BOROUGH SCHOOL DISTRICT Vs. DEFENDANT(S): MARY KITCHENER

CASE NO.: GD-22-012869 *********** DEBT: $19,948.95 ******

NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) Elizabeth P. Sattler, Esquire

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ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S) 445 Fort Pitt Boulevard, Suite 503, Pittsburgh, PA I 5219

ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: 412-391-0160

SHORT DESCRIPTION:

ln the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, BOROUGH OF PLUM:

HAVING ERECTED THEREON A DWELLING, KNOWN AS 417 ALLEGHENY AVENUE, PITTSBURGH, PA 15239. DEED BOOK 11002, PAGE 242. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 738-B-276.

8OCT25

PLAINTIFF(S): GATEWAY SCHOOL DISTRICT Vs. DEFENDANT(S): CONDUI INVESTMENT·GROUP, LLC

CASE NO.: GD-23-006776

DEBT: $20,030.35 ******

NAME OF ATTORNEY(S)

Elizabeth P. Sattler, Esquire

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ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S) 445 Fort Pitt Boulevard, Suite 503, Pittsburgh, PA I 5219

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 965 VINE STREET, PITCAIRN, PA 15140. DEED BOOK 140_83, PAGE 364. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 747-C- 30.

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9OCT25

PLAINTIFF(S) : BETHEL PARK SCHOOL DISTRICT Vs. DEFENDANT(S): BONIDIE & ASSOCIATES, INC.

CASE NO.: GD-23-012979 ***********

DEBT: $19,623.94 ******

NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) Elizabeth P. Sattler, Esquire

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ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S) 445 Fort Pitt Boulevard, Suite 503, Pittsburgh, PA I 5219

ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: 412-391-0160

SHORT DESCRIPTION: ******************* In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, MUNICIPALITY OF BETHEL PARK: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A COMMERCIAL BUILDING, KNOWN AS 94-96 LORETTA STREET, BETHEL PARK, PA 15!02. DEED BOOK 17582, PAGE 257. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 3!7-K-163.

10OCT25

PLAINTIFF(S) BALDWIN-WHITEHALL SCHOOL DISTRICT Vs. DEFENDANT(S): JOHN ROSS ************** CASE NO.: GD-23-006762 *********** DEBT: $11,286.79

NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) Elizabeth P. Sattler, Esquire

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ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S) 445 Fort Pitt Boulevard, Suite 503, Pittsburgh, PA I 5219

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ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: 412-391-0160

SHORT DESCRIPTION:

******************* In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, BOROUGH OF BALDWIN: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A DWELLING, KNOWN AS 309 OAK STREET, PITTSBURGH, PA 15236. DEED BOOK 11198, PAGE 67. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 390- N-29.

11OCT25

DEFENDANT(S): SCOTT CARMINO, TARA CARMINO ************** CASE NO. MG-16-000003 *********** DEBT $89,900.39

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, TOWNSHIP OF NORTH VERSAILLES: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 741 PRINCE STREET, NORTH VERSAILLES, PA 15137. DEED BOOK 13950, PAGE 88. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 546-E-356.

12OCT25

DEFENDANT(S): KAITLYN MALLABONE

************** CASE NO. MG-25-000358

DEBT $127,064.01

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

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

*********************** ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (215) 627-1322

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SHORT DESCRIPTION:

******************* IN THE COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, COUNTY OF ALLEGHENY, 2ND WARD CITY OF CLAIRTON: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 613 GRANDVIEW AVENUE, CLAIRTON, PA 15025. DEED BOOK 18671,

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SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Municipality of Penn Hills, formerly the Township of Penn Hills: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A TWO STORY BRICK DWELLING KNOWN AS 217 RUSSELL DRIVE, VERONA, PA 15147 AND DESIGNATED AS LOT & BLOCK 536-E-14, INSTRUMENT NO. 2019-22171.

16OCT25

DEFENDANT(S): Jason Ruediger ************** CASE NO. GD-25-004673

DEBT $160,464.62

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, Township of Richland: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A ONE FAMILY RESIDENCE KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 4115 BEN MILLER ROAD, GIBSON/A, PA 15044. DBV 14312, PAGE 76, B/L #1504-M-157.

17OCT25

DEFENDANT(S): Matthew M. Geis, Jr., Known Heir of the Estate of Diane H. Geis and The Unknown Heirs, Executors and/or Administrators of the Estate of Diane H. Geis, ************** CASE NO. MG-23-000226 *********** DEBT $89,857.98

NAME OF ATTORNEY(S)

AVENUE CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION CONDOMINIUM UNIT BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 5100 5TH AVE, UNIT 419, PITTSBURGH, PA 15232. DEED BOOK 17328, PAGE 195. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 0052-L-00036-0419-00.

22OCT25

DEFENDANT(S): ESTATE OF VIVIAN LAVELLE, DECEASED, CLARENCE J. LAVELLE, as known heir of the Estate of Vivian Lavelle, Deceased, CYNTHIA A. TOWNSEND, as known heir of the Estate of Vivian Lavelle, Deceased, RODERICK D. LAVELLE, as known heir of the Estate of Vivian Lavelle, Deceased, ANY AND ALL KNOWN AND UNKNOWN HEIRS, SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS, REPRESENTATIVES AND DEVISEES, AND ALL PERSONS, FIRMS OR ASSOCIATIONS CLAIMING RIGHT TITLE OR INTEREST FROM OR UNDER THE ESTATE OF VIVIAN LAVELLE, DECEASED ************** CASE NO. GD-24-010623 DEBT $167,141.26

NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) PADGETT LAW GROUP ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S) 700 Darby Road, Suite 100 Havertown, PA 19083 *********************** ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: 850-422-2520 ***************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: IN THE COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, COUNTY OF ALLEGHENY AND 19th

DEFENDANT(S): JOHN A. JONES

24OCT25

CASE NO. GD-25-003491

DEBT $85,362.82 ******

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:

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In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, City of Pittsburgh, 26™ Ward:

Having erected thereon a dwelling being known and numbered as 269 DALTON AVE, PITTSBURGH, PA 15214. Deed Book Volume 13382, Page 134. Block and Lot Number 0115-B-00221-0000-00.

25OCT25

DEFENDANT(S): VALERIE H. MILLER

CASE NO. GD-25-004563 ***********

DEBT $361,963.58 ******

NAME OF ATTORNEY(S)

Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC

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

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ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER:

855-225-6906 *****************************

SHORT DESCRIPTION:

In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Upper St. Clair

Township:

Having erected thereon a dwelling being known and numbered as 2361 MORROW ROAD, PITTSBURGH, PA 15241. Deed Book Volume 14910, Page 410. Block and Lot Number 0396-L-00066-0000-00.

26OCT25

DEFENDANT(S): LISA COFFEY, IN HER CAPACITY AS ADMINISTRATRIX OF THE ESTATE OF JOHN A. COFFEY, JR.; JORDAN COFFEY, IN HIS CAPACITY AS HEIR OF JOHN A. COFFEY, JR.; TIARA COFFEY, IN HER CAPACITY AS HEIR OF JOHN A. COFFEY, JR.; JAQUAYLA COFFEY, IN HER CAPACITY AS HEIR OF JOHN A. COFFEY, JR.; UNKNOWN HEIRS, SUCCESSORS, ASSIGNS, AND ALL PERSONS, FIRMS, OR ASSOCIATIONS CLAIMING RIGHT, TITLE, OR INTEREST FROM OR UNDER JOHN A. COFFEY, JR.

************** CASE NO. MG-24-000091 *********** DEBT $74,535.04

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

ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S)

133 GAITHER DRIVE, SUITE F MOUNT LAUREL, NJ 08054

ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: 855-225-6906

SHORT DESCRIPTION:

In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, MUNICIPALITY OF PENN HILLS: Having erected thereon a dwelling being known and numbered as 429 PENNVIEW DRIVE, PITTSBURGH, PA 15235. Deed Book Volume 18222, Page 96. Block and Lot Number 0451-E-00234-0000-00.

27OCT25

DEFENDANT(S): TARA N. HUNTER AKA TARA HUNTER ************** CASE NO. GD-25-003 I76 DEBT $177,035.11 ******

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

ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S)

133 GAITHER DRIVE, SUITE F MOUNT LAUREL, NJ 08054 *********************** ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: 855-225-6906

SHORT DESCRIPTION: ******************* In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Municipality of Penn Hills: Having erected thereon a dwelling being known and numbered as 112 KEEFER DR, PITTSBURGH, PA 15235. Deed Book Volume 18470, Page 385. Block and Lot Number 0539-D-00237-0000-00.

28OCT25

DEFENDANT(S): GEORGIA E. HVASTA, IN HER CAPACITY AS HEIR OF DUKE RACE; UNKNOWN HEIRS, SUCCESSORS, ASSIGNS, AND ALL PERSONS, FIRMS, OR ASSOCIATIONS CLAIMING RIGHT, TITLE, OR INTEREST FROM OR UNDER DUKE RACE

************** CASE NO. MG-22-000267

DEBT $119,966.46 ******

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

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

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ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: 855-225-6906

SHORT DESCRIPTION:

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In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Borough of West

Mifflin: Having erected thereon a dwelling being known and numbered as 724 LAURA AVE, WEST MIFFLIN, PA 15122. Deed Book Volume 8852, Page 399. Block and Lot Number 0238-K00178-0000-00

29OCT25

DEFENDANT(S): DEBORAH GIBSON, IN HER CAPACITY AS HEIR OF SHIRLEY E. MILLER; KAREN BROWN, IN HER CAPACITY AS HEIR OF SHIRLEY E. MILLER; TRACEY GIBSON, IN HER CAPACITY AS HEIR OF SHIRLEY E. MILLER; JAISON EVANS, IN HIS CAPACITY AS HEIR OF SHIRLEY E. MILLER; CHRISTIAN EVANS AKA CHRISTIAAN EVANS, IN HIS CAPACITY AS HEIR OF SHIRLEY E. MILLER; CLAYTON SCOTT, IN HIS CAPACITY AS HEIR OF SHIRLEY E. MILLER; UNKNOWN HEIRS, SUCCESSORS, ASSIGNS AND ALL PERSONS, FIRMS OR ASSOCIATIONS CLAIMING RIGHT, TITLE OR INTEREST FROM OR UNDER SHIRLEY E. MILLER **************

CASE NO. GD-24-011023 ***********

DEBT $164,572.38 ******

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

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

ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER:

855-225-6906 *****************************

SHORT DESCRIPTION:

In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Municipality of Penn Hills: Having erected thereon a dwelling being known and numbered as 12808 CORAL DRIVE, PITTSBURGH, PA 15235. Deed Book Volume 18987, Page 157. Block and Lot Number 0448-C00212-0000-00.

30OCT25

PLAINTIFF(S) UPPER ST. CLAIR SCHOOL DISTRICT Vs. DEFENDANT(S): TIMOTHY J. KERNAN & KATHERINE S. KERNAN **************

CASE NO. GD-24-001269 *********** DEBT $5,986.69

NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) Elizabeth P. Sattler, Esquire

ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S) 445 Fort Pitt Boulevard, Suite 503, Pittsburgh, PA

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ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: 412-391-0160 *****************************

SHORT DESCRIPTION:

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In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, TOWNSHIP OF UPPER ST. CLAIR: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A DWELLING, KNOWN AS 2589 SIESTA DRNE, PITTSBURGH, PA 15241. DEED BOOK 7089, PAGE 289. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 668- P-122.

33OCT25

PLAINTIFF(S) PLUM BOROUGH SCHOOL DISTRICT Vs. DEFENDANT(S): DENNIS C. WATSON & SUSANNE L. WATSON CASE NO. GD-24-001014

*********** DEBT $6,524.93 ******

NAME OF ATTORNEY(S)

Elizabeth P. Sattler, Esquire

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ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S)

445 Fort Pitt Boulevard, Suite 503, Pittsburgh, PA

ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: 412-391-0160

SHORT DESCRIPTION:

******************* In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, BOROUGH OF PLUM: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A DWELLING, KNOWN AS 750 JANE STREET, PITTSBURGH, PA 15239. DEED BOOK 7186, PAGE 514. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 738- B-117.

34OCT25

PLAINTIFF(S) UPPER ST. CLAIR SCHOOL DISTRICT Vs. DEFENDANT(S): MICHELLE C. NGUYEN

************** CASE NO. GD-24-011603

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DEBT $26,699.27

NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) Elizabeth P. Sattler, Esquire

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ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S) 445 Fort Pitt Boulevard, Suite 503, Pittsburgh, PA

ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: 412-391-0160

SHORT DESCRIPTION:

******************* In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, TOWNSHIP OF UPPER ST. CLAIR: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A DWELLING. KNOWN AS I06 MITCHELL DRIVE, PITTSBURGH, PA 15241. DEED BOOK 17795. PAGE 265. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 319-C-266.

35OCT25

DEFENDANT(S): THE UNKNOWN HEIRS, SUCCESSORS, ASSIGNS, AND ALL PERSONS, FIRMS, OR ASSOCIATIONS CLAIMING RIGHT, TITLE AND INTEREST FROM OR UNDER BETIY CAWLEY, DECEASED AND SHAWN LINDSEY, SR CASE NO. MG-24-000807

DEBT $87,488.24 ******

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

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SHORT DESCRIPTION: SITUATED IN THE CITY OF PITTSBURGH19TH WARD, COUNTY OF ALLEGHENY, COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA.

Parcel 1: (Dwelling) HAVING ERECTED THEREON A DWELLING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 1710 BELASCO AVE, PITTSBURGH, PA 15216. DESCRIBED AT DEED BOOK 10560, PAGE 571, INSTRUMENT NO. 1999056405, BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 35K-70.

Parcel 2: (Vacant Land) BEING DESIGNATED AS VACANT LAND KNOWN AS BELASCO AVE., PITTSBURGH, PA 15216 DESCRIBED AT DEED BOOK 10560, PAGE 571, INSTRUMENT NO. 1999056405, BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 35K-68.

36OCT25

DEFENDANT(S): STEVEN KESSLER CASE NO. MG-25-000260

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DEBT 105,477.28 ******

NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) Carolyn Treglia, Esquire

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

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ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (844) 856-6646

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

In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, SHALER TOWNSHIP Having erected thereon a dwelling being known and numbered as 1051 GEYER ROAD, PITTSBURGH, PA 15209. Deed Book Volume 16644, Page 150. Block and Lot Number 0165-K-002970000-00

37OCT25

DEFENDANT(S): MAURICE GAINES CASE NO. GD-20-000250 DEBT $99,636.06

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NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) Carolyn Treglia, Esquire

******************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S) Brock & Scott, PLLC 2011 RENAISSANCE BOULEVARD, SUITE 100 KING OF PRUSSIA, PA 19406

ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (844) 856-6646

SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, 3RD WARD OF THE BOROUGH OF WILKINSBURG Having erected thereon a dwelling being known and numbered as 427 KELLY AVE, PITTSBURGH, PA 15221. Deed Book Volume 12263, Page 171. Block and Lot Number Ol76-C-00331-0000-00

38OCT25

DEFENDANT(S): JUSTICE NICOLE SMITH IN HER CAPACITY AS HEIR TO THE ESTATE OF SHELLY MEADOWS, DECEASED; UNKNOWN HEIRS, SUCCESSORS, ASSIGNS AND ALL PERSONS, FIRMS OR ASSOCIATIONS CLAIMING RIGHT TITLE OR INTEREST FROM OR UNDER SHELLY MEADOWS, DECEASED ************** CASE NO. MG,24-000718

DEBT $50,392.61

NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) Carolyn Treglia, Esquire

ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S) Brock & Scott, PLLC 2011 RENAISSANCE BOULEVARD, SUITE 100 KING OF PRUSSIA, PA 19406 ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (844) 856-6646 ***************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, BOROUGH OF MCKEES ROCKS Having erected thereon a dwelling being known and numbered as 805 RAILROAD ST, MCKEES ROCKS, PA 15136. Deed Book Volume 17090, Page 522. Block and Lot Number 0043-E-001160000-00

39OCT25

DEFENDANT(S): SHELLEY P. EVANS **************

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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 361 COLLINS DR., PITTSBURGH, PA 15235. DEED BOOK 19098, PAGE 380.BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 538-P-340.

51OCT25

PLAINTIFF South Allegheny School District VS. DEFENDANT(S): DONALD K. DUDA ************** CASE NO. GD 25-001070 *********** DEBT $7,779.83

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 SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 420 IOWA AVE.,GLASSPORT, PA 15045. DEED BOOK 14699, PAGE 344. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 467-R-312.

52OCT25

PLAINTIFF Penn Hills School District and Municipality of Penn Hills VS. DEFENDANT(S): SCHURON FLOWERS ************** CASE NO. GD 24-010500 *********** DEBT $19,023.07

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 CONDOMINIUM UNIT BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 477 SHADYWOOD DR., PITTSBURGH, PA 15235. DEED BOOK 13175, PAGE 204.BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 450-P-626-477.

53OCT25

PLAINTIFF Penn Hills School District VS. DEFENDANT(S): PARIS EUGENE MINARD

CASE NO. GD 24-011978

DEBT $14,289.48 ******

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 125 MARSHALL DR., PITTSBURGH, PA 15235. DEED BOOK 16476, PAGE 530.BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 370-M-374.

54OCT25

PLAINTIFF BALDWIN-WHITEHALL SCHOOL DISTRICT VS. DEFENDANT(S): UNKNOWN HEIRS OF ARLENE R. STENGLEIN ************** CASE NO. GD-23-0I2962

DEBT $31,676.91

NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) Elizabeth P. Sattler, Esquire

ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S) 445 Fort Pitt Boulevard, Suite 503, Pittsburgh, PA 15219

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

ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: 412-391-0160 ***************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: *******************

PLAINTIFF BALDWIN-WHITEHALL SCHOOL DISTRICT

VS.

DEFENDANT(S): LOUIS GAGLIARDI ************** CASE NO. GD-24-002315

DEBT $29,223.54 ******

NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) Elizabeth P. Sattler, Esquire

ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S)

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

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

ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER:

412-391-0160 *****************************

SHORT DESCRIPTION:

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

HAVING ERECTED THEREON. A COM-

MERCIAL BUILDING, KNOWN AS 500 MCNEILLY ROAD, PITTSBURGH, PA I 5226. DEED BOOK 13458, PAGE 122. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER l39-A-177.

58OCT25

DEFENDANT(S): Legisafe Limited Liability Company; Meleak Anthony Potter; Gloria C. Potter

************** CASE NO. GD-23-011421

DEBT $129,542.30

NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) Nelson Diaz

ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S) 475 County Road 520, Ste. 200, Marlboro, NJ 07746

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

ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: 212-536-3529 *****************************

SHORT DESCRIPTION:

In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, City of Pittsburgh, 13th Ward HAVING ERECTED THEREON A SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 7205 MONTICELLO STREET, PITTSBURGH, PA 15208 DEED BOOK VOLUME 18678, PAGE 350, BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 174-F-142

59OCT25

PLAINTIFF(S): County of Allegheny VS. DEFENDANT(S): Seayette Coleman

CASE NO. GD 24-007343

DEBT $5,361.19 ******

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

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

ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S)

525 William Penn Place, Suite 3110 Pittsburgh, PA 15219

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

SHORT DESCRIPTION:

In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Municipality of Penn Hills: Having erected thereon a two-story masonry frame house being known 344 Pennview Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15235. Deed Book Volume 17675, Page 529. Block & Lot No. 451-E-382.

60OCT25

PLAINTIFF(S): Borough of Avalon VS. DEFENDANT(S): Charles A. Steigler & Kimberly R. Streiff

CASE NO. GD 22-007951

DEBT $2,371.91 ******

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

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

ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S)

525 William Penn Place, Suite 3110 Pittsburgh, PA 15219

ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (412) 281-0587

SHORT DESCRIPTION:

In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Borough of Avalon: Having erected thereon a two-story frame house being known as 207 Fisk Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15202. Deed Book Volume 9911, Page 409. Block & Lot No. 214-R197.

61OCT25

PLAINTIFF(S): Woodland Hills School District VS. DEFENDANT(S): Elena C. Lawson

CASE NO. GD23-014497

DEBT $5,557.06 ******

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 Swissvale: Having erected thereon a two and one half story masonry frame house being known as 7326 Church Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15218. Deed Book Volume 18372, Page 562. Block & Lot No. l 78-B-265.

PLAINTIFF(S): County of Allegheny VS.

DEFENDANT(S): Charles C. Berbigler

CASE NO. G.D. 23-006612 *********** DEBT $5,208.40 ******

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

ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S) 525 William Penn Place, Suite 3110 Pittsburgh, PA 15219

ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (412) 281-0587

SHORT DESCRIPTION:

In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Borough of Tarentum: Having erected thereon a two-story two-family frame house being known as 320-322 West 8th Avenue, Tarentum, PA 15084. Deed Book Volume 15314, Page 332. Block & Lot No. 1223-N- 150.

64OCT25

PLAINTIFF(S): County of Allegheny VS. DEFENDANT(S): Scott Kopperman ************** CASE NO. GD 20-002594

DEBT $2,327.45

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 Dravosburg: Having erected thereon a one-story frame house being known as I006 Melrose Place, Dravosburg, PA 15034. Deed Book Volume 16870, Page 426. Block & Lot No. 242-P-144. 66OCT25

PLAINTIFF(S): County of Allegheny VS.

DEFENDANT(S): M &T TRUST COMPANY, as Trustee, in Trust for the Holders of Securitization Series 1997-5 ************** CASE NO. G.D. 14-008337 ***********

DEBT $8,832.23

NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) Joseph W. Gramc, Esquire ******************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S) 525 William Penn Place, Suite 3110 Pittsburgh, PA 15219

ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (412) 281-0587

SHORT DESCRIPTION: ******************* In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, City of ClairtonWard 2: Having erected thereon a two-story brick house being known as 649 Independence Drive, Clairton, PA 15025. Deed Book Volume 12623, Page 345. Block & Lot No. 1002-B-18.

67OCT25

PLAINTIFF(S): County of Allegheny VS. DEFENDANT(S): Michelle M. Bandi ************** CASE NO. GD 24-006803 ***********

DEBT $4,786.47

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

ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S) 525 William Penn Place, Suite 3110 Pittsburgh, PA 15219

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

ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (412) 281-0587

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

SHORT DESCRIPTION:

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

In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Township of South Park: Having erected thereon a one-story frame house being known as 6531 Quaker Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15236. Deed Book Volume 15585, Page 219. Block & Lot No. 564-G-175.

68OCT25

PLAINTIFF(S): County of Allegheny VS. DEFENDANT(S): Donald C. Hammel & Jeanne Brooks Hammel ************** CASE NO. GD 24-010991 ***********

DEBT $49,172.59

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

ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S) 525 William Penn Place, Suite 3110 Pittsburgh, PA 15219

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

ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (412) 281-0587

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

In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Township of Marshall: Having erected thereon a two-story masonry frame house being known as 310 Mingo Road, Wexford, PA 15090. Deed Book Volume 13084, Page 438. Block & Lot No. 1655-C-8.

69OCT25

70OCT25 PLAINTIFF(S): County of Allegheny VS. DEFENDANT(S):

AND LOT NUMBER 1000-R-251; PARCEL TWO: BEING ALL THAT VACANT LAND KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 1239 LOVEDALE ROAD, ELIZABETH, PA 15037. DEED BOOK 19190, PAGE 252. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 1000-R-257.

In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, BOROUGH OF BALDWIN: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A DWELLING, KNOWN AS 3247 ELMA DRIVE, PITTSBURGH, PA 15227. DEED BOOK 6884, PAGE 546. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER l37- D-282.

62OCT25

PLAINTIFF(S): County of Allegheny VS. DEFENDANT(S): Brian L. Mohring and The United States of America

CASE NO. GD 15-009895 *********** DEBT $6,611.03

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

PLAINTIFF(S): County of Allegheny VS. DEFENDANT(S): WTMJ LLC ************** CASE NO. GD 24-007915 *********** DEBT $7,312.99

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

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

OF ATTORNEY(S) Joseph W. Gramc, Esquire

OF ATTORNEY(S) 525 William Penn Place, Suite 3110 Pittsburgh, PA 15219

ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (412) 281-0587

SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Municipality of Monroeville: Having erected thereon a one-story frame house being known as 459 Routh Street, Monroeville, PA 15146. Deed Book Volume 16918, Page 85. Block & Lot No. 545-M-144.

74OCT25

PLAINTIFF(S): County of Allegheny VS. DEFENDANT(S): Jeffrey Jude Pankiewicz CASE NO. GD 24-001689 *********** DEBT $6,146.76 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) Joseph W. Gramc, Esquire

******************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S) 525 William Penn Place, Suite 3110 Pittsburgh, PA 15219 ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (412) 281-0587 SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Township of Kennedy: Having erected thereon a one-story

of West Deer VS.

$2,026.56 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

DESCRIPTION:

the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Township of West Deer: Having erected thereon a one-story brick house being known as 26 Christine Drive, Cheswick, PA 15024. Deed Book Volume 17067, Page 61. Block & Lot No. 1216-S-278.

83OCT25

PLAINTIFF(S): Township of Baldwin VS. DEFENDANT(S): John A. Marzina & Stefany J. Battaglia-Marzina ************** CASE NO.: GD 22-005466

DEBT: $3,740.55

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

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

ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (412) 281-0587

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

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

In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Township of Baldwin:

Having erected thereon a one and a half story frame house being known 888 Rolling Rock Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15234. Deed Book Volume 9473, Page 416. Block & Lot No. 190-A-220.

84OCT25

PLAINTIFF(S): Borough of Thornburg VS.

DEFENDANT(S): Mark G. Puzas, Jr. **************

CASE NO.: G.D. 24-013126

DEBT: $5,540.82

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 Thornburg: Having erected thereon a two-story brick house being known as 108 Kenyon Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15205. Deed Book Volume 16241, Page 429. Block & Lot No. 105-D-252.

85OCT25

PLAINTIFF(S): Township of Frazer VS.

DEFENDANT(S): Kevin R. Smolter

CASE NO.: GD 24-011346

DEBT: $2,953.05 ******

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

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

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

In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Township of Frazer: Having erected thereon a one and one half story masonry frame house being known as 1710 Bakerstown Road, Tarentum, PA 15084. Deed Book Volume 14139, Page 416. Block & Lot No. 1365-F-368.

87OCT25

PLAINTIFF(S): Quaker Valley School District VS.

DEFENDANT(S): Nicholas Riegner

CASE NO.: G.D. 23-008889

DEBT: $5,830.35 ******

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 Glenfield: Having erected thereon a two-story frame house being known as 318 Kilbuck Street, Sewickley, PA 15143. Deed Book Volume 12679, Page 375. Block & Lot No. 345-N-51.

88OCT25

PLAINTIFF(S): County of Allegheny VS. DEFENDANT(S): Achjan M. Chadran & Betty J. Chadran

CASE NO.: GD 23-006620

DEBT: $8,747.83 ******

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

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

ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S) 525 William Penn Place, Suite 3110 Pittsburgh, PA 15219

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

In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Township of Marshall: Having erected thereon a one-and-a-halfstory log house being known as 707 Wexford Bayne Road, Wexford, PA 15090. Deed Book Volume 9793, Page 88. Block & Lot No. 1497-S-14.

89OCT25

PLAINTIFF(S): County of Allegheny VS. DEFENDANT(S): Chris Blackmon a/k/a Chris Blackman & Treva Blackmon a/k/a Treva Blackman

CASE NO.: G.D. 24-005278 *********** DEBT: $3,246.81 ******

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

ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S) 525 William Penn Place, Suite 3110 Pittsburgh, PA 15219

ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (412) 281-0587

SHORT DESCRIPTION:

In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Township of North Versailles: Having erected thereon a two-story frame house being known as 98 Montgomery Avenue, North Versailles, PA 15137. Deed Book Volume 15696, Page 553. Block & Lot No. 456-K121.

90OCT25

PLAINTIFF(S): County of Allegheny

VS. DEFENDANT(S): Monica J. Malloy

CASE NO.: GD 19-011600 ***********

DEBT: $2,376.13 ******

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

ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S) 525 William Penn Place, Suite 3110 Pittsburgh, PA 15219

ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (412) 281-0587

SHORT DESCRIPTION:

In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Township of South Park: Having erected thereon a two-story frame house being known as 6007 Broad Street, South Park, PA 15129. Deed Book Volume 9020, Page 247. Block & Lot No. 772-R-258.

91OCT25

DEFENDANT(S):

JOSEPH E. TOMLIN, IN HIS CAPACITY AS EXECUTOR OF THE ESTATE OF VANESSA G. TOMLIN AND AS HEIR OF MARSHALL A. TOMLIN aka MARSHALL A. GREGORY, DECEASED HEIR OF VANESSA G. TOMLIN; RICHARD L. PAGE, IN HIS CAPACITY AS HEIR OF VANESSA G. TOMLIN; UNKNOWN HEIRS, SUCCESSORS, ASSIGNS, AND ALL PERSONS, FIRMS, OR ASSOCIATIONS CLAIMING RIGHT, TITLE, OR INTEREST FROM OR UNDER VANESSA G. TOMLIN; UNKNOWN HEIRS, SUCCESSORS, ASSIGNS, AND ALL PERSONS, FIRMS, OR ASSOCIATIONS CLAIMING RIGHT, TITLE, OR INTEREST FROM OR UNDER MARSHALL A. TOMLIN aka MARSHALL A. GREGORY, DECEASED HEIR OF VANESSA G. TOMLIN

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

CASE NO.: MG-23-000910

***********

DEBT: $99,873.44

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 Castle

Shannon: Having erected thereon a dwelling being known and numbered as 938 SAINT ANNE ST, PITTSBURGH, PA 15234. Deed Book Volume 10555, Page 547. Block and Lot 0250-A-00232-0000-00.

92OCT25

DEFENDANT(S): BENJAMIN C. MAGDINEC

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

CASE NO.: GD-25-003874

DEBT: $57,260.80

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, HARRISON TOWNSHIP: Having erected thereon a dwelling being known and numbered as 2744 KINGSTON DRIVE, NATRONA HEIGHTS, PA 15065. Deed Book Volume 14562, Page 171. Block and Lot Number 1845-S-000380003-00.

93OCT25

DEFENDANT(S): LOLITA L. DEASIS

CASE NO.: GD-25-001799

***********

DEBT: $136,407.53

******

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 BALDWIN: Having erected thereon a dwelling being known and numbered as 5459 KEENAN DRIVE, PITTSBURGH, PA 15236. Deed Book Volume 8125, Page 146. Block and Lot Number 0389-J-00027-0000-00.

94OCT25

DEFENDANT(S): Ashleigh M. Pollard, Personal Representative of the Estate of McKinley Wade a/k/a Wade McKinley, Deceased

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

CASE NO.: MG-25-000418

DEBT: $136,407.53

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

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

ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S) 1310 Industrial Boulevard, 1st Floor, Suite 101, Southampton, PA 18966

ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: 215-942-9690

SHORT DESCRIPTION:

******************* In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, 12th Ward, City of Pittsburgh: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 6938 HARTMAN LANE, PITTSBURGH, PA 15206. DEED BOOK VOLUME 6103, PAGE 499. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER. 172-N157.

95OCT25

DEFENDANT(S): Timothy G. Schaffer

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

CASE NO.: MG-25-000047

DEBT: $38,794.98

******

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

ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S) 1310 Industrial Boulevard, 1st Floor, Suite 101, Southampton, PA 18966

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

ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: 215-942-9690

SHORT DESCRIPTION:

******************* In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, 26th Ward, City of Pittsburgh: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 203 BONVUE STREET, PITTSBURGH, PA 15214. DEED BOOK VOLUME 11529, PAGE 13I. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER. 116-A-275.

96OCT25

DEFENDANT(S): Benito Rojas, Angelica Maria Rojas

CASE NO.: MG-22-000256

DEBT: $30,925.52

******

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

ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S) 1310 Industrial Boulevard, 1st Floor, Suite 101, Southampton, PA 18966

*********************** ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: 215-942-9690 *****************************

SHORT DESCRIPTION:

******************* In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Ross Township: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A UNIT IN HIGHLANDS, AT CHAPEL HILL, A CONDOMINIUM BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 5900 BABCOCK BOULEVARD, UNIT 4I, PITTSBURGH, PA 15237. DEED BOOK VOLUME 18863, PAGE 309. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER. 517-B-14141.

97OCT25

DEFENDANT(S): Subhendra N. Mattagajasingh, Mamata Mohanty aka Mamta Mohanty ************** CASE NO.: MG-19-001065 ***********

DEBT: $62,930.50

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

ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S) 1310 Industrial Boulevard, 1st Floor, Suite 101, Southampton, PA 18966

ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: 215-942-9690

SHORT DESCRIPTION:

In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Marshall Township: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A DWELLING HOUSE BEING MUNICIPALLY KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 848 HILLCREST CIRCLE, WEXFORD, PA 15090. DEED BOOK VOLUME 12734, PAGE318. BLOCKANDLOTNUMBER.1497-M-49.

98OCT25

DEFENDANT(S): DANIEL STIPANOVICH CASE NO.: MG-25-000413 ***********

DEBT: $55,029.26 ******

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 PORT VUE: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 1352 CORONADO ROAD, MC KEESPORT, PA 15133. DEED BOOK 16364, PAGE 519. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 383-R-17.

99OCT25

DEFENDANT(S): UNITA BAHAR AS EXECUTRIX OF THE ESTATE OF WALEED STEVENS BAHAR, DECEASED ************** CASE NO.: MG-23-000310

***********

DEBT: $107,073.28

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 7119 THOMAS BOULEVARD, PITTSBURGH, PA 15208. DEED BOOK 19266, PAGE 138. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 126-D-116.

100OCT25

DEFENDANT(S): Estate of Robert Dillard

************** CASE NO.: GD-24-006456

***********

DEBT: $43,173.09

NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) RODGER J, BLISSMAN, ESQ ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S) 900 LINCOLN HIGHWAY BOX 180 MCKEESPORT, PA 15035

*********************** ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: 412-823-1700 ***************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: ******************* In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny BOROUGH OF SWISSVALE. HAVING ERECTED THEREON A SINGLE FAMILY DWELLIWG KNOWN & NUMBERED AS 2515 WOODSTOCKAVENUE , PITTSBURGH, PA 15218 DEED BOOK VOLUME 17308,PAGE 235 BLOCK/LOT#235-N-394, CASE NO.

101OCT25 DEFENDANT(S): Douglas Kunkel CASE NO.: MG-25-000232 *********** DEBT: $189,698.10

NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) Powers Kim, LLC ******************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S) Eight Neshaminy lnterplex, Suite 215, Trevose, PA 19053

ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: 215-942-2090

SHORT DESCRIPTION: ******************* In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny,

102OCT25

DEFENDANT(S): STEPHANIE M. BUTERBAUGH ************** CASE NO.: MG-25-000439 DEBT: $55,352.45 NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) LEON P. HALLER, ESQUIRE ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S) PURCELL, KRUG AND HALLER 1719 NORTH FRONT STREET HARRISBURG, PA 17102 ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: 717-234-4178 SHORT DESCRIPTION: *******************

15207, PAGE 137. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 455-M-207.

103OCT25

DEFENDANT(S): STERLING C. WILLIAMS AKA STERLING WILLIAMS ************** CASE NO.: GD-24-012139 DEBT:

104OCT25

STEPHEN M. ALLEN, LISA M. MACIOLEK ************** CASE NO.: MG-19-000693 ***********

DEBT: $104,950.02

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, 28TH WARD OF THE CITY OF PITTSBURGH: Having erected thereon a dwelling being known and numbered as 131 FORD ST, PITTSBURGH, PA 15205. Deed Book Volume 17424, Page 585. Block and Lot Number 0040-C-00184-0000-00

106OCT25 PLAINTIFF(S) BOROUGH OF SWISSVALE Vs. DEFENDANT(S): ALL UNKNOWN HEIRS OF ANITHA JOHNSON, DECEASED ************** CASE NO.: GD-24-004193

DEBT: $5,548.89

NAME OF ATTORNEY(S): CHRISTOPHER E. VINCENT ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S) 546 WENDEL ROAD, IRWIN, PA 15642 ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (724) 978-0333

AS 1522 BLOSSOM HILL ROAD, PITTSBURGH, PA 15234. DEED BOOK VOLUME 14646, PAGE 156, BLOCK AND LOT 0250L-00062-0000-00. 112OCT25 DEFENDANT(S): Unknown Heirs of Successors, assigns, and All Persons, Firms, or Associations Claiming Right, Title or Interest From or Under Roberta J. Brock, deceased, Spellman Brock, Jr., Known Heir of Roberta J. Brock, Deceased, Wanda Brock, Known Heir of Roberta J. Brock, deceased CASE NO.: GD-20-011178

$58,551.86

OF ATTORNEY(S) 985 Old

114OCT25

DEFENDANT(S): Unknown Heirs, Successors, Assigns and All Persons, Firms or Associations

Claiming Right, Title or Interest from or under Gary S. Digby, deceased ************** CASE NO.: MG-24-000424

DEBT: $98,003.90

NAME OF ATTORNEY(S): LOGS Legal Group LLP

ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S) 985 Old Eagle School Road, Suite 514 Wayne, PA 19087 *********************** ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (610) 278-6800 ***************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: *******************

In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, MUNICIPALITY OF MT. LEBANON:

HAVING ERECTED THEREON A DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 994 DORCHESTER AVENUE, PITTSBURGH, PA 15226. DEED BOOK VOLUME 7194, PAGE 92, BLOCK AND LOT 0097-L00193-0000-00.

115OCT25

DEFENDANT(S): David Anthony Caudill, Administrator of the Estate of Barton H. Caudill, deceased

************** CASE NO.: MG-24-000413

***********

DEBT: $30,805.71

NAME OF ATTORNEY(S): LOGS Legal Group LLP

ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S) 985 Old Eagle School Road, Suite 514 Wayne, PA 19087 ***********************

ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (610) 278-6800 ***************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: *******************

In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, I ITH WARD OF THE CITY OF MCKEESPORT:

HAVING ERECTED THEREON A DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 454 30TH STREET, MCKEESPORT, PA 15132. DEED BOOK VOLUME 14606, PAGE 123, BLOCK AND LOT 0464-B00007-0000-00.

116OCT25

DEFENDANT(S): Unknown Heirs, Successors, Assigns and All Persons, Finns or Associations

Claiming Right, Title or Interest from or under Matthew E. Mehelic, deceased, Matthew E. Mehelic, Jr., known Heir of Matthew E. Mehelic, deceased, Mary June Mehelic, known Heir of Matthew E. Mehelic, deceased **************

CASE NO.: MG-19-000765 *********** DEBT: $68,571.77

NAME OF ATTORNEY(S): LOGS Legal Group LLP

ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S) 985 Old Eagle School Road, Suite 514 Wayne, PA 19087 ***********************

ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (610) 278-6800

SHORT DESCRIPTION: ******************* In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, TOWN OF MCCANDLESS:

HAVING ERECTED THEREON A DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 8559 WITTMER ROAD, PITTSBURGH, PA 15237. DEED BOOK VOLUME 12360, PAGE 593, BLOCK AND LOT 0713-M00238-0000-00.

117OCT25

DEFENDANT(S): Dorothy Mae Bartolomeo

CASE NO.: MG-23-000156

DEBT: $143,513.70 ******

NAME OF ATTORNEY(S): LOGS Legal Group LLP

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

ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S) 985 Old Eagle School Road, Suite 514 Wayne, PA 19087

ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (610) 278-6800 ***************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION:

In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, MUNICIPALITY OF MONROEVILLE:

HAVING ERECTED THEREON A DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 523 HOLLY DRIVE, MONROEVILLE, PA 15146. DEED BOOK VOLUME 5273, PAGE 561, BLOCK AND LOT 0742-N00202-0000-00.

118OCT25

DEFENDANT(S): Unknown Heirs, Successors, Assigns and All Persons, Firms or Associations

Claiming Right, Title or Interest from or under Leona M. Odenthal, deceased

CASE NO.: MG-22-000080 ***********

DEBT: $140,393.05 ******

NAME OF ATTORNEY(S): LOGS Legal Group LLP

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

ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S) 985 Old Eagle School Road, Suite 514 Wayne, PA 19087

ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (610) 278-6800

SHORT DESCRIPTION:

In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, MUNICIPALITY OF BETHEL PARK:

119OCT25

DEFENDANT: Javonn Montel Morris Musgrove **************

Case No. :MG-24-000827

DEBT: $238,155.29 ******

NAME OF ATTORNEY(S): LOGS Legal Group LLP

ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S) 985 Old Eagle School Road, Suite 514 Wayne, PA 19087

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

ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (610) 278-6800

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

SHORT DESCRIPTION:

In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, 32ND WARD OF THE CITY OF PITTSBURGH:

HAVING ERECTED THEREON A DWELL-

ING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 2153-2155 WHITED STREET, PITTSBURGH, PA 15210. DEED BOOK VOLUME 18477, PAGE 87, BLOCK AND LOT 006I-R-00I 10-0000-00.

120OCT25

DEFENDANT: Tamara J. Hensel a/k/a Tamara J. Halpern

CASE NO. MG-24-000771

***********

DEBT: $101,350.05 ******

NAME OF ATTORNEY(S): LOGS Legal Group LLP

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

ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S) 985 Old Eagle School Road, Suite 514 Wayne, PA 19087

ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (610) 278-6800

SHORT DESCRIPTION:

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

In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, MUNICIPALITY OF MT. LEBANON:

HAVING ERECTED THEREON A DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 200 BOWER HILL ROAD, PITTSBURGH, PA 15228. DEED BOOK VOLUME 13024, PAGE 470, BLOCK AND LOT 0098-N00284-0000-00.

121OCT25

DEFENDANT: Marielynn J. Ruschel

CASE NO. MG-24-0002.22

*********** DEBT: $84,822.56 ******

NAME OF ATTORNEY(S): LOGS Legal Group LLP

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

ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S) 985 Old Eagle School Road, Suite 514 Wayne, PA 19087

ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (610) 278-6800

SHORT DESCRIPTION:

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

HAVING ERECTED THEREON A DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 147 KING AVENUE, PITTSBURGH, PA 15229. DEED BOOK VOLUME 15235, PAGE 328, BLOCK AND LOT 0217-S00048-0000-00.

122OCT25

DEFENDANT: Unknown Heirs, Successors, Assigns and All Persons, Firms or Associations Claiming Right, Title or Interest From or Under Sandra Strader, Deceased, Vance Strader, Known Heir of Sandra Strader, Deceased, Sonya Strader-Cherry, Known Heir of Sandra Strader, Deceased **************

CASE NO. MG-15-001358

DEBT: $230,831.55

NAME OF ATTORNEY(S): LOGS Legal Group LLP

ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S) 985 Old Eagle School Road, Suite 514 Wayne, PA 19087

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

ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (610) 278-6800

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

SHORT DESCRIPTION:

******************* In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, MUNICIPALITY OF PENN HILLS:

HAVING ERECTED THEREON A DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 231 YOSEMITE DRIVE, PITTSBURGH, PA 15235. DEED BOOK VOLUME 13228, PAGE 546, BLOCK AND LOT 0537-J00014-0000-00.=

123OCT25

DEFENDANT: Russell J. Hess, David B. Hess, Thomas R. Hess, Jr.

CASE NO. MG-24-000286

***********

DEBT: $62,179.30 ******

NAME OF ATTORNEY(S): LOGS Legal Group LLP

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

ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S) 985 Old Eagle School Road, Suite 514 Wayne, PA 19087

ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (610) 278-6800

SHORT DESCRIPTION:

******************* In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, 31ST WARD OF THE CITY OF PITTSBURGH:

HAVING ERECTED THEREON A DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 5042 DELEHANTY STREET, PITTSBURGH, PA I5207. DEED BOOK VOLUME 11591, PAGE 98, BLOCK AND LOT 0184E-00251-0000-02.

126OCT25

DEFENDANT: Bernard Allen Switala, AKA Bernard Switala; Rachel Switala ************** CASE NO. MG-25-000271 ***********

DEBT: $185,086.83

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, Municipality of Bethel Park: Parcel 1: Having erected a dwelling being known and numbered as 5249 Gardenville Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15236, Document Number 2017-17776, Deed Book Volume 16835, Page 50, Block and Lot Number 0391-G00047-0000-00. Parcel 2: Vacant land being known and known as Gardenville Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15236 Document Number 2017-17776, Deed Book Volume 16835, Page 50, Block and Lot Number 0391-G- 00043-0000-00.

127OCT25

DEFENDANT: Brian L. Blasko

CASE NO. MG-24-000858 *********** DEBT: $21,355.66 ******

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, Municipality of Penn Hills: Having erected thereon a dwelling being known and numbered as 158 Mill Street, Verona, PA 15147. Document Number 126100, Deed Book Volume 9769, Page 281. Block and Lot Number 0631-B-00127-0000-00.

128OCT25

DEFENDANT: Raul A. Murguia ************** CASE NO. MG-25-000357

DEBT: $265,170.03

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, South Fayette Township: Having erected thereon a dwelling being known and numbered as 5209 Forest View Drive, Mc Donald, PA 15057. Document Number 2015-6305, Deed Book Volume 15907, Page 407. Block and Let Number 0403-D-00040-0000-00.

129OCT25

DEFENDANT: Zachary T. Bruce ************** CASE NO. MG-25-000327 ***********

DEBT: $125,180.59

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, Baldwin Township: Having erected thereon a dwelling being known and numbered as 2308 Romine Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15226 AKA 2308 Romine Street,’ Pittsburgh, PA 15226. Document Number 2019-12081, Deed Book Volume 17601, Page 428. Block and Lot Number 0139-G00206-0000- 00.

130OCT25 PLAINTIFF(S) EAST ALLEGHENY SCHOOL DISTRICT VS. DEFENDANT: WILLIAM G. GEARHART CASE NO. GD-24-004177

DEBT: $23,056.67 ******

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 WILMERDING: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A COM-

131OCT25

DEFENDANT: NEWBURY POWER CENTER A-1, LP

************** CASE NO. GD-25-004102

DEBT: $3,921,922.71 ******

NAME OF ATTORNEY(S): BUCHANAN INGERSOLL & ROONEY PC TIMOTHY P. PALMER, ESQUIRE

ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S) UNION TRUST BUILDING 501 GRANT STREET, SUITE 200 PITTSBURGH, PA 15219-4413

ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (412)562-8800

SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Township of South Fayette: VACANT COMMERCIAL LAND BEING KNOWN AS PRESTO SYGAN RD., BRIDGEVILLE, PENNSYLVANIA 15017. DEED BOOK VOLUME 16136, PAGE 115. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 256-G-10.

132OCT25

AND LOT 0859-S-001270000-00.

HAVING ERECTED THEREON A CONDOMINIUM BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 400 ABBEYVJLLE ROAD, UNIT C, PITTSBURGH, PA 15228. DEED BOOK VOLUME 9914, PAGE 199, BLOCK AND LOT 03! 8-E-00090-4003-00.

125OCT25

DEFENDANT: Victoria Hanna ************** CASE NO. MG-23-001134

DEBT: $61,481.19

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

***********

DEBT: $91,276.49

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

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

ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (215) 572-8111

SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny and the 29th Ward of the City of Pittsburgh: Having erected thereon a dwelling being known and numbered as 115 Copperfield Avenue, Pittsburgh,

MERCIAL STRUCTURE BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 101 MIDDLE AVENUE, WILMERDING, PA 15148. DEED BOOK 16077, PAGE 577. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 545-S-120

ANNOUNCEMENTS Public Notice ANNOUNCEMENTS Public Notice

136OCT25

DEFENDANT: Willie Faye Daniels **************

CASE NO. MG-24-000194

DEBT: $36,912.86 ******

NAME OF ATTORNEY(S):

Danielle Johnson, Esq

ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S)

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

ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (212) 471-5100

SHORT DESCRIPTION:

IN THE COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, COUNTY OF ALLEGHENY, CITY OF MCKEESPORT; 7TH WARD

HAVING ERECTED THEREON A DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 1809 RIVERVIEW STREET, MCKEESPORT, PA 15132 MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN DEED BOOK 6154, PAGE 201.LOT AND BLOCK: 0382-L-000190000-00

137OCT25

DEFENDANT: Charles A.J. Halpin, III, Esquire, Personal Representative of the Estate of Jason A. Meenan a/k/a Jason Andrew Meenan, Deceased ************** CASE NO. GD-25-004656

DEBT: $30,805.45 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEY(S): The Law Office of Gregory Javardian, LLC

ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S) 1310 Industrial Boulevard, 1• Floor, Suite IOI, Southampton, PA 18966 ***********************

ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: 215-942-9690

SHORT DESCRIPTION: ******************* In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Borough of Munhall: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A ONE-STORY FRAME DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 315 WEST MILLER AVENUE, HOMESTEAD, PA 15120. DEED BOOK VOLUME 15973, PAGE 546. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER. 132-1-157.

138OCT25

DEFENDANT: JUSTIN J. HUNT; RACHAEL LEE HUNT F/K/A RACHAEL HARDING CASE NO. GD-25-003360

DEBT: $154,956.40 ******

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

ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S) 133 GAITHER DRJVE, SUITE F MOUNT LAUREL, NJ 08054 ***********************

ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER:

855-225-6906 *****************************

SHORT DESCRIPTION: ******************* In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Ross Township:

Having erected thereon a dwelling being known and numbered as 126 BELLEVUE ROAD, PITTSBURGH, PA 15229. Deed Book Volume 13857, Page 477. Block and Lot Number 0280-N-00012-0000-00

139OCT25

DEFENDANT: ANNA MARIE HOOK, IN HER CAPACITY AS HEIR OF ALLEN B. HELLERMAN, DECEASED; ALLEN B. HELLERMAN II, IN HIS CAPACITY AS HEIR OF ALLEN B. HELLERMAN, DECEASED; CHRISTOPHER HELLERMAN aka CHRISTOPHER L. HELLERMAN, IN HIS CAPACITY AS HEIR OF ALLEN B. HELLERMAN, DECEASED; BARBARA BISWICK aka BARBARA A. BISWICK, IN HER CAPACITY AS HEIR OF ALLEN B. HELLERMAN, DECEASED; UNKNOWN HEIRS, SUCCESSORS, ASSIGNS AND ALL PERSONS, FIRMS OR ASSOCIATIONS CLAIMING RIGHT, TITLE OR INTEREST FROM OR UNDER ALLEN B. HELLERMAN, DECEASED CASE NO. GD-19-002359 *********** DEBT: $36,935.34 ****** NAME OF ATTORNEY(S): Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC ******************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S) 133 GAITHER DRJVE, SUITE F MOUNT LAUREL, NJ 08054 *********************** ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: 855-225-6906 ***************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Borough of Avalon: Having erected thereon a dwelling being known and numbered as 925 JACKMAN AVENUE PITTSBURGH, PA 15202. Deed Book Volume 9166, Page 501. Block and Lot Number 0160-J-00093-0000-00.

140OCT25 PLAINTIFF(S): Township of Baldwin VS. DEFENDANT: WALLGRZZ, LLC ************** CASE NO. GD 24-013059 DEBT:$3,981.32

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: *******************

141OCT25

PETITIONER(S): County of Allegheny VS. DEFENDANT: Robert Ganzy, with Notice to Heirs and Assigns ************** CASE NO. GD 25-004085

DEBT:$3,871.54

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 Homestead:

Being thereon vacant residential land known as East 12th Avenue, Homestead, PA 15120. Deed Book Volume 8479, Page 448. Block & Lot No. 130-R-108.

142OCT25

PETITIONER(S): County of Allegheny VS.

DEFENDANT: Thomas A. Martin, Jr., Known Heir and Executor of the Estate of Barbara A. Martin and Jessica Gouk

CASE NO. GD 25-004108 ***********

DEBT: $6,258.10 ******

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

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

ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (412) 281-0587

SHORT DESCRIPTION:

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

Having erected thereon a two-story frame house being known as 40f North 4th Street, Clairton, PA 15025. Deed Book Volume 4166, Page 13. Block & Lot No. 764-C-99.

143OCT25

PLAINTIFF(S) Wilkinsburg School District and Wilkinsburg Borough VS. DEFENDANT: St. Julian Selby ************** CASE NO. GD 25-004288 *********** DEBT: $51,828.71 ******

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: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 1602 MONTIER STREET, PITTSBURGH, PA 15221. DEED BOOK 10163, PAGE 587. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 232-L-383.

144OCT25

PLAINTIFF(S) Wilkinsburg School District and Wilkinsburg Borough VS. DEFENDANT: Kathleen Yanossy CASE NO. GD 25-004449 *********** DEBT: $28,305.24 ******

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:

HAVING ERECTED THEREON A SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 1529 MARIE STREET, PITTSBURGH, PA 15221. DEED BOOK 8333, PAGE 146. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 297-E-194

145OCT25

PLAINTIFF(S) Wilkinsburg School District and Wilkinsburg Borough VS. DEFENDANT: Mona DeHonney ************** CASE NO. GD 25-003960 *********** DEBT: $19,980.95

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:

HAVING ERECTED THEREON A SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 1617 MONTIER STREET, PITTSBURGH, PA 15221. DEED BOOK 10845, PAGE 320.BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 232-L-181.

Estate of MS. MARY LOU HAWK, Deceased, of 114 Dover Drive, Coraopolis, PA 15108. Estate No. 02-25-05572, Ms. Jean A Shotting, Executrix, c/o Feldman Law Group, PLLC, 1322 5th Avenue, Coraopolis, PA 15108

Estate of JOHN R. ZAVODNICK, Deceased of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, No.: 02-255598, Laura A. Nagy, Executor or to Robert S. Bootay, Atty, 6 Clairton Blvd., Pittsburgh, PA 15236 LEGAL

Estate of TOWANDA A. MORRIS A/K/A

TOWANDA A. MOTLEY , Deceased, of Pittsburgh PA. No. 00907 of 2025. Douglas E. Morris, Admr. Requests all persons having any claims or demands against the named decedent’s Estate to make known the same, and all persons indebted to the Decedent to make payments without delay to Irene M. Clark, Esq., 8908 Upland Ter, Pittsburgh, PA 15235

Estate of KATHY LEE DONALDSON A/K/A KATHY LEE BROADHEAD A/K/A KATHY L. DONALDSON, Deceased, of Pittsburgh PA. No. 05239 of 2024. Ashlee Ane Norman, Admrx. Requests all persons having any claims or demands against the named decedent’s Estate to make known the same, and all persons indebted to the Decedent to make payments without delay to Irene M. Clark, Esq., 8908 Upland Ter, Pittsburgh, PA 15235.

Estate of DAVID MORGAN FUQUA, of Pittsburgh, PA 15219, Estate No. 00011 of 2025, Charmaine Jenkins Fuqua, Adm., 715 Mercer St. Apt. 415, Pittsburgh, PA 15219 or to Marvin Abrams Esquire, Allegheny Law Group, LLC., 1040 5th Avenue, Floor 2., Pittsburgh, PA 15219

Estate of RAYMOND ANTHONY PAWLAK of Pittsburgh, PA 15219, Estate No. 02-254279, Pamela Ann Riffner, Executor or to Gregory W. Bevington, Atty, 310 Grant St., Suite 1102, Grant Building, Pittsburgh, PA 15219

Estate of ANDREW M. BERNARD, AKA ANDREW M. BERNARD SR., deceased of Pittsburgh, PA., Estate No. 05240 of 2025 Admr., Andrew Bernard, 1325 Emerson Ct., Ambler, PA 19002 or to c/o Andrew C. Goodermote, Esquire, Scolieri Beam Law Group, P.C., 1207 Fifth Avenue, Suite 200 Bldg., Pittsburgh, Pa. 15219

Estate of JOHN WILLIAM MCCANN A/K/A

JOHN W. MCCANN A/K/A JOHN MCCAN

Deceased of 309 McJunkin Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15239, Estate No. 02-25-01160, Co-Administrators: Mr. Mark S. McCann, 309 McJunkin Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15239, Mr. Charles R. McCann, Jr., 136 Woodland Farms Road, Fox Chapel, PA 15238 or to American Wills & Estates, Lloyd A. Welling, Esquire, 2100 Wharton Street, Suite 302, Pittsburgh, Bldg Birmingham Towers, PA 15203

ANNOUNCEMENTS Meetings

BOROUGH OF AVALON 2026 BUDGET WORKSHOP

MEETINGS

Avalon Borough Council will hold Budget Workshops at 6:00 pm, Avalon Borough Council Chambers, 640 California Ave, Avalon, PA 15202, on the following dates: Tuesday, September 23, 2025 Tuesday, September 30, 2025 Monday, October 13, 2025 Monday, November 10, 2025 (if needed)

The proposed budget will be available on or after November 24, 2025, for public inspection in the Borough Administration Office during regular business hours, 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday, 640 California Avenue, Avalon, PA, 15202 and also on the Borough website, www.boroughofavalon.org. Council intends to adopt the 2026 Budget on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, at the regular Council meeting.

Lorraine Makatura BOROUGH MANAGER

MEETING ANNOUNCEMENT COMMUNITY COLLEGE OF ALLEGHENY COUNTY

A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the College will be held on: October 9, 2025 4:00 PM CCAC Allegheny CampusByers Hall 808 Ridge Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15212

NOTICE OF CHANGE IN REGULAR MEETING

Notice is hereby given that the September 2025 regular monthly meeting of the Board of Directors of the Allegheny County Housing Authority has been rescheduled from Friday, September 19, 2025 to Friday, September 26, 2025 at 10:30 a.m. The meeting will be held in the Authority’s boardroom, 2nd Floor, 301 Chartiers Avenue, McKees Rocks, PA 15136. The Board meeting will be preceded by a Finance and Audit Committee meeting at 9:15 a.m. at the same location. The public is encouraged to attend. Questions concerning this notice may be addressed to Jennifer Jackson via email at jjackson@achousing.org or by fax to 412-776-6250.

If you require an accommodation to participate, please contact the Authority at least 48 hours in advance.

Richard Stephenson, Executive Director Allegheny County Housing Authority

LEGAL ADVERTISING Bids/Proposals

LEGAL ADVERTISING Bids/Proposals

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

ALLEGHENY COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA

September 10, 2025

Office of the County Controller of Allegheny County, Room 104, Court House, Pittsburgh, PA., will receive separate and closed Bids until 11:30 A.M. prevailing local time, Wednesday October 15, 2025 through the proprietary platform of the third party vendor Bonfire eProcurement Solution, and a representative of the Department of Public Works will open and read the Proposals in the Conference Room 505A, County Office Building, 542 Forbes Avenue Pittsburgh, PA., 15219, at 11:30 A.M., for the following:

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS

MT. TROY ROAD EXTENSION SLOPE STABILIZATION

COUNTY PROJECT NO: 2351-0006

ROSS TOWNSHIP

As a prospective bidder please note the following general Project information regarding Pre-Bid Information, Bidding Requirements, and Contract Conditions. See the Project Manual and Drawings for detailed information, responsibilities, and instructions.

PRE-BID INFORMATION: View the Proposal, Specifications and Drawings on Bonfire eProcurement’s website https://alleghenycountydpw.bonfirehub.com/projects/197240/details. The Proposal, Specifications and Drawings may also be viewed at the Office of the Contract Manager, Room 504, County Office Building, Pittsburgh, PA. Please adhere to all COVID-19 safety procedures.

BIDDING REQUIREMENTS: The County requires pre-qualification of bidders, including subcontractors, as specified in Section 102.01 of Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department of Transportation Specifications, 408/2020, Current Change of the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, on this project.

Submit bid on the supplied Bid Forms in accordance with the Instructions to Bidders and General and Supplementary Conditions; include the following documents with the Bid Form, PROPOSAL:

• Bid Security - certified check or surety company bond on County’s form to the order of/or running to the County of Allegheny in the amount of five (5%) percent of the Bid as evidence that you, the Bidder, will accept and carry out the conditions of the Contract in case of award. The County will accept only bonds written by Surety Companies acceptable on Federal Bonds per the current Federal Register Circular 570. Federal Register Circular 570 is available for inspection in the Contract Office, Room 504, County Office Building, Pittsburgh, PA 15219.

• Bidder Certification of Pre-Qualification, Classification and Work Capacity.

• List of Subcontractors

• Statement of Joint Venture Participation

• MBE and WBE Goals Attainment Certification - (ONLY NECESSARY

IF YOU CAN NOT MEET THE SPECIFIED MBE AND WBE GOALS)

• Work Sheet Required Amount Performed by Contractor (Non-Federal Project)

• MBE/WBE Subcontractor and Supplier Solicitation Sheet

• MBE/WBE Subcontractor and Supplier Commitment Sheet

THE COUNTY WILL REJECT BIDS THAT DO NOT INCLUDE THE EXECUTED DOCUMENTS SPECIFIED ABOVE WITH THE BID FORM. You may not withdraw your bid for a period of Sixty (60) days after the scheduled closing time for receipt of bids. The County Manager reserves the right to reject any and all bids or waive any informalities in the bidding.

CONTRACT CONDITIONS: In accordance with the provisions of the “Pennsylvania Prevailing Wage Act” of August 15, 1961, P.L. 987, as Department of Labor and Industry, the prevailing minimum wage predetermination requirements as set forth in the Attachments apply to this Project. For technical questions, contact Kevin Lemon, Project Manager, at 412350-2517. For contract related questions, contact the Contracts Division, at 412-350-7646.

Project completion is to occur by June 20, 2026.

The County of Allegheny County hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively ensure that in any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, minority business enterprises / women business enterprises [MBE/WBE] will be afforded the full opportunity to submit bids on the grounds of race, sex, color or national origin in consideration for an award. It is a condition of the bidding process/contract that all responsive bidders/ contractors shall follow the minority business enterprises/women’s business enterprises [MBE/WBE] procedures set forth in the project manual/contract documents.

Corey O’Connor Controller County of Allegheny

OFFICIAL BOROUGH OF SWISSVALE ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

Notice is hereby given that separate and sealed proposals will be received by the Borough of Swissvale, at the Municipal Building, 7600 Evans Street, Pittsburgh (Swissvale), PA 15218 until 11:00 AM, Prevailing Time, on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, and opened and read immediately thereafter for the following project:

WILKINS COMMUNITY CENTER IMPROVEMENTS PHASE I

Copies of Information for Bidders, Contract, Form of Proposal and Bid Forms, Plans and Specifications may be examined or obtained for bidding purposes from the GLENN ENGINEERING & ASSOCIATES, 14920 Route 30; North Huntingdon, PA 15642. Copies of the documents may be obtained with a check or money order deposit (non-refundable) made payable to Glenn Engineering & Associates, Ltd., in the amount of One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) PER EACH SET. Requests for mailing will be honored with an additional fee of Eighteen Dollars ($18.00) PER EACH SET. NO documents will be issued within 48 hours of the scheduled bid opening. Each proposal shall be accompanied by a Bidder’s Bond, Cashier’s Check, or Certified Check in favor of the Borough of Swissvale in the amount of not less than ten percent (10%) of the amount of the proposal, as evidence the bidder will accept and carry out the conditions of the contract in case of award.

This contract shall be subject to the Pennsylvania Prevailing Wage Act of August 15, 1961, P.L. 987, as amended, 43 P.S. Section 165 et seq. Workers shall not be paid less than the prevailing minimum wages as set forth in the applicable schedule. No bid may be withdrawn for a period of sixty (60) days once filed with the Borough of Swissvale. The Borough of Swissvale reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive any informality in the bids received.

ATTEST: Greg Bachy

Christopher Ansell

Borough Manager

President of Council

David G. Onorato

Executive Director

NOTICE TO PROPOSERS

The Sports & Exhibition Authority of Pittsburgh and Allegheny County (SEA) will receive proposals for Design Build Curtain Wall Accordion Gasket Replacement as identified below for the David L. Lawrence Convention Center. The agreement for this work will be with the SEA. The Request for Proposals may be obtained after the date identified by e-mailing the SEA at procurement@pgh-sea.com.

Project: David L. Lawrence Convention Center Design Build Curtain Wall Accordion Gasket Replacement

RFP Available: Wednesday | September 10, 2025

Date/Time/Location for Non-Mandatory Pre-Proposal Meeting: Thursday | September 25, 2025, at 11:00am East Lobby of the David L. Lawrence Convention Center

Date/Time/Location for Submission of Proposal: Thursday | October 9, 2025 by 4:00pm

PORT AUTHORITY OF ALLEGHENY COUNTY

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 (Authority) Heinz 57 Center, 345 Sixth Avenue, Third Floor, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15222-2527 until 1:30 p.m. on October 14, 2025 and will be publicly opened and read at 2:00 p.m. via Microsoft Teams Meeting (Meeting ID: 215 981 519 836 1 Passcode: VC6US7Tx or call in phone number: 1 412-927-0245, Phone Conference ID: 141 372 985#). 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.

PANHANDLE BRIDGE REHABILITATION CONTRACT NO. PAN-25-05

The Work of this Project includes, but is not limited to, the furnishing of all labor, materials, tools, equipment, and incidentals for the repair and rehabilitation of the Panhandle Bridge, Panhandle East Carson Street Bridge, and the Panhandle Arlington Avenue Bridge, which includes, but is not limited to, steel and concrete repairs, steel bearing repairs, expansion joint replacement, masonry pier repair, new scour protection and steel nosings on river piers, direct fixation plate replacement, rail replacement, overhead catenary system (OCS) replacement, new navigational and walkway lighting systems, new dynamic lighting system, full and spot painting, and miscellaneous repairs. Bid Documents will be available for public inspection and may be obtained on or after September 14, 2025 at Authority’s offices at the following address: Port Authority of Allegheny County Purchasing and Materials Management Department Heinz 57 Center 345 Sixth Avenue, Third Floor Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15222-2527

A copy of the bid documents will be available on or after September 14, 2025 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 is subject to financial assistance contracts between Authority and County of Allegheny, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) of the U. S. Department of Transportation (DOT). Authority, in compliance with 49 C.F.R., Part 26, as amended, 74 Pa. C.S. § 303, as may be amended, implements positive affirmative action procedures to ensure that all Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (“DBEs”) and certified Diverse Businesses (“DBs”) have the maximum opportunity to participate in the performance of contracts and subcontracts financed, in whole or in part, with federal and state funds provided for this Project. In this regard, all Bidders shall take all necessary and reasonable steps, and make good faith efforts, in accordance with 49 C.F.R., Part 26, to ensure that DBE’s, and in accordance with 74 Pa. C.S. § 300, to insure 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 DOT-assisted contracts. It is a condition of this Contract that all Bidders shall follow the DBE and DB r equired procedures as set forth in the Bid Documents. If aid is required to involve DBEs and DBs in the Work, Bidders are to contact Authority’s DBE Representative, Sue Broadus at (412) 566-5257.

The Bidder’s attention is directed to the following contacts for Bidder’s questions: Procedural Questions Regarding Bidding: Cindy Denner - Authority (412) 566-5117 email: CDenner@rideprt.org

All other questions relating to the Bid Documents must be submitted by mail or email to:

Port Authority of Allegheny County 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 a.m.

September 23, 2025

Pre-Bid Conference

Port Authority of Allegheny County Heinz 57 Center Panhandle Conference Room – 3rd Floor 345 Sixth Avenue, Third Floor Pittsburgh, PA 15222-2527 And via Microsoft Teams Meeting: Meeting ID: 284 620 537 239 7

Passcode: Nm2ch2Sq Or call in phone number: 1 412-927-0245 Phone Conference ID: 899 767 989# (Attendance is not mandatory, but strongly recommended)

1:15 a.m.

Pre-Bid Site Tour (Day 1)

September 24, 2025 Contractors to meet at: First Avenue Station (Inbound platform) Transportation will not be provided. All participants must provide and wear safety vests and appropriate footwear; Tours will be conducted in limited group sizes and in the order of which bidders sign-in at the site. (Attendance is not mandatory, but strongly recommended.)

1:15 a.m.

September 25, 2025

Pre-Bid Site Tour (Day 2)

Contractors to meet at: First Avenue Station (Inbound platform) Transportation will not be provided. All participants must provide and wear safety vests and appropriate footwear; Tours will be conducted in limited group sizes and in the order of which bidders sign-in at the site. (Attendance is not mandatory, but strongly recommended.)

Bids Due

1:30 p.m.

October 14, 2025

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 October 14, 2025 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: 215 981 519 836

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL NO. 25-22

Port Authority of Allegheny County d/b/a Pittsburgh Regional Transit (PRT) is requesting proposals for the performance of the following service (Contract Services): TRANSIT RIDERSHIP DATA ANALYTICS

The work under the proposed Agreement(s) consists of for Transit Ridership Data Analytics for Automated Passenger Counter data processing and analytics of ridership reporting. PRT requires a modern, cloud-based solution that will maintain all critical functionality while providing enhanced reporting capabilities, data visualization, and improved user experience. Our fleet includes approximately 700 buses, 80 light rail vehicles and two inclined planes: the Monongahela Incline and the Duquesne Incline. The Agreement will be for a three (3) year period with the option to extend the term of the Agreement up to two (2) additional years at the sole discretion of PRT.

A copy of the Request for Proposal (RFP) will be available on or after September 8, 2025 and can be obtained by registering at the PRT’s ebusiness website: http://ebusiness.ridePRT.org and following the directions listed on the website. Please note that Proposers must register under the ebusiness category(ies) of Professional Information Technology (PSITS), Professional Software Consulting (PSSC), Professional Joint/Transit-Oriented Development (PSJTD), Professional Services (PROFESSIONAL) for this RFP. Proposers may also register in other categories for any future RFPs issued by PRT. If you have specific questions regarding this RFP, please contact Keith Bayles at (412) 566-5434 or via email KBayles@ridePRT.org.

An Information Meeting for interested parties will be held at 10:30 a.m., prevailing time, September 18, 2025 via Microsoft Teams video conference and/or conference call to answer any questions regarding this RFP.

To join by Microsoft Team video conference: · https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_MDA0N jc1NzYtNjFmMC00ZTI1LWE3YzctMjYxOTkwNmFkMmEw%40thread. v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%22e53a18af-bf98-4843-a2dd-a0 962d3ef725%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%22ad2f2494-a16d-4898-9edb5f09220bf3b5%22%7d

· If joining by Team Online: Meeting ID 284 074 347 296 · Pass code: ZE7Ju293

To join by Microsoft Teams call-in number: · +1 412-927-0245- United State, Pittsburgh (Toll)

· Conference ID: 666 828 309#

Electronic proposals must be both received, and time stamped by a representative of the Procurement Department through PRT’s Ebusiness website at or before 2:00 p.m., prevailing time, October 8, 2025, at http://ebusiness.ridePRT.org Proposals received or time stamped by a Procurement Department representative through PRT’s Ebusiness website after the advertised time for the submission of proposals shall be non-responsive and therefore ineligible for award. Each Proposer shall be solely responsible for assuring that its proposal is timely received and time stamped in accordance with the requirements herein. This Contract Services may be funded, in part, by, and subject to certain requirements of, the County of Allegheny and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, and the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) of the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT). The proposal process and the performance of the requested services will be in accordance with guidelines and regulations of the FTA “Third Party Contracting Guidelines”, FTA Circular 4220.1F, as amended, and all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. Port Authority of Allegheny County d/b/a Pittsburgh Regional Transit, in compliance with 49 C.F.R., Part 26, as amended, implements positive affirmative action procedures to ensure that all Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (“DBEs”) have the maximum opportunity to participate in the performance of contracts and subcontracts financed, in whole or in part, with federal funds, if any, provided under or for the proposed Agreement. In this regard, all recipients or contractors shall take all necessary and reasonable steps in accordance with 49 C.F.R., Part 26, to ensure that DBEs have the maximum opportunity to compete for, and perform contracts and subcontracts for, the Contract Services. Port Authority of Allegheny County d/b/a Pittsburgh Regional Transit, in compliance with 74 Pa.C.S. § 303, as may be amended, also requires that certified Diverse Businesses, (“DBs”) have the maximum opportunity to compete for, and perform contracts and subcontract for, the Contract Services. In this regard, all Proposers, and the Contractor, shall make good faith efforts, in accordance with 74 Pa.C.S. § 303, to ensure that DBs have the maximum opportunity to compete for, and perform contracts and subcontracts for, the Contract Services.

Further, proposers and the Contractor shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, age, disability, national origin, sex, sexual origin, gender identity or status as a parent in the award and performance of contracts or subcontracts for these Contract Services

Port Authority of Allegheny County d/b/a Pittsburgh Regional Transit reserves the right to reject any or all proposals.

BELLEVUE BOROUGH MUNICIPAL BUILDING SECONDARY EGRESS

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

Bids for the Municipal Building Secondary Egress Project will be received by Bellevue Borough online via PennBID, until 11:00 AM local time on Thursday, October 9, 2025, at which time the Bids received will be opened electronically and posted on PennBID’s website.

The work generally includes demolition, removal and disposal of the existing secondary egress system and installation of new secondary egress on the Bellevue Borough Municipal Building. Project to include development of an engineer stamped design of the new secondary egress system. Bids will be received for a single prime Contract. All documents and solicitation details are available online at no cost on PennBID –https://pennbid.bonfirehub.com/. Bids shall be accepted online through the PennBID Program. Additional bidding requirements are found in Section 00 21 13, “Instructions to Bidders”, of the Bidding Documents. All bidders must submit bid security of a Certified Check or Bid Bond in the amount of 10% of the Base Bid. All bids shall be irrevocable for 60 days after the bid opening date as provided by the Act of November 26, 1978 (P.L. 1309, No. 317), as amended by the Act of December 12, 1994 (P.L. 1042, No. 142).

THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF PITTSBURGH INVITATION FOR BIDS (IFBS) FOR 728 MONTOOTH ST. REHAB (SCATTERED SITES) IFB #600-26-25

THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF PITTSBURGH (“HACP”) will receive sealed bids for the 728 Montooth St. Rehab (Scattered Sites) AMP-22

The construction work is estimated to begin: October 2025 Bid Documents will be available on or about Monday, September 8, 2025, and may be obtained HACP’s webpage, www.hacp.org Bidders may register on the website and download the bid documents free of charge. A Pre-Bid Conference and Site Visit will be held in-person on Tuesday, September 23, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. 728 Montooth Street Pittsburgh, PA 15219

Bidders shall come prepared to review all aspects of the construction site necessary to prepare a bid.

Bids will be received at: HACP Procurement Department 412 Boulevard of the Allies, 6th Floor Pittsburgh, PA 15219 Attn: Brandon Havranek, Associate Director of Procurement/ Contracting Officer until 10:00 a.m. October 9, 2025.

NOTICE Sealed proposals will be received by the Borough of Thornburg, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, in c/o Borough Secretary, 545 Hamilton Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15205 until 9:00 a.m., Monday, October 6, 2025 for the traditional, manual collection and removal of garbage, rubbish, and recyclables from the Borough commencing January 1, 2026.

Bids will be publicly opened at 9:00 a.m. EST, Monday, October 6, 2025 in the Community Building, 545 Hamilton Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15205.

The specifications in contract form and bid forms may be obtained from the Borough Secretary by email (Thornburg.secretary@gmail.com).

The proposals sought request alternate bids of 1, 2 and 3 years, and no bid nor any part thereof shall be withdrawn by a bidder for a period of sixty (60) days subsequent to the bid opening. The bids must be accompanied by a certified check or bid bond in the amount of ten percent (10%) of the face amount of the highest of the alternate bids, made payable to the Borough of Thornburg. The right is reserved by the Borough to reject any and/or all bids or parts of bids and to waive technical defects in any bid.

Kristina Szmul Secretary/Treasurer Borough of Thornburg

HACP will also accept online submissions for this Invitation for Bid in addition to accepting submissions at our 412 Boulevard of the Allies office. For respondents wishing to submit online, please access the instructions provided in the project manual or on HACP’s website to submit the bid digitally. In addition to the electronic submittal above, HACP will only be accepting physical bids dropped off in person from 8:30 a.m. until the closing time of 10:00 am on October 9, 2025, in the lobby of 412 Boulevard of the Allies, Pittsburgh, PA 15219. Sealed bids may still be mailed via USPS at which time they will be Time and Date Stamped at 412 Boulevard of the Allies, 6th Floor, Pittsburgh, PA 15219. All bids must be received at the above address no later than October 9, 2025, at 10:00 a.m., regardless of the selected delivery mechanism. HACP reserves the right to waive any informality in or reject any and all bids. No bid shall be withdrawn for a period of sixty (60) days subsequent to the opening of bids without the consent of HACP. The Contractor will be required to comply with all applicable Equal Employment Opportunity requirements for Federally Assisted Construction Contracts. The Contractor must ensure that employees and applicants for employment are not discriminated against because of race, color, religion, sexual preference, handicap or national origin. HACP has revised its website. As part of those revisions, vendors must now register and log-in, in order to view and download IFB/ RFP documentation. THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF PITTSBURGH STRONGLY ENCOURAGES CERTIFIED MINORITY-OWNED BUSINESS ENTERPRISES AND WOMAN-OWNED BUSINESS ENTERPRISES TO RESPOND TO THE SOLICITATION. Additional information may be obtained by contacting Brandon Havranek, Associate Director of Procurement/ Contracting Officer at (412) 643-2890.

Caster D. Binion, Executive Director HOUSING

employee

which shall include, but are not limited to, (1) perform strategic planning of employee benefit health and welfare programs; (2) provide underwriting analysis and actuarial services to estimate benefits costs and the effects of benefit modifications on such costs; (3) analyze claims experience and its financial impact; (4) assist Authority in procuring benefit services from vendors, and in post-award management of benefits contracts; (5) provide general administrative support; (6) assist Authority so as to ensure compliance with benefits laws; and (7) within the overall scope of the services, perform special projects and other additional services (Contract Services).

The Agreement will be for a 3-year period with the option to extend the term of the Agreement up to 2 additional years at the sole discretion of PRT.

A copy of the Request for Proposal (RFP) will be available on or after September 15, 2025 and can be obtained by registering at the PRT’s ebusiness website: http://ebusiness.ridePRT.org and following the directions listed on the website. Please note that Proposers must register under the ebusiness category of PSBSPA – Pro Benefits/Wages/Pension for this RFP. Proposers may also register in other categories for any future RFPs issued by PRT. If you have specific questions regarding this RFP, please contact Deb Norkevicus at (412) 566-5514 or via email DNorkevicus@ridePRT.org.

An Information Meeting for interested parties will be held at 11:00 a.m. prevailing time, October 6, 2025 via Microsoft Teams video conference and/or conference call to answer any questions regarding this RFP.

To join by Microsoft Team video conference: ·Meeting Link: https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting _Mjg5NTU5MjctOGUxNC00MmVhLTkzNDctYmY1MzViNWQxYjkz% 40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%22e53a18af-bf98-4843a2dd-a0962d3ef725%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%22ad2f2494-a16d4898-9edb-5f09220bf3b5%22%7d

· Meeting ID: 287 879 280 306 1 · Passcode: zp2Z9ik3

To join by Microsoft Teams call-in number: · +1 412-927-0245 - United State, Pittsburgh (Toll) · Conference ID: 829 910 456#

Electronic proposals must be both received, and time stamped by a representative of the Procurement Department through PRT’s Ebusiness website at or before 2:00 p.m., prevailing time, October 27, 2025, at http://ebusiness.ridePRT.org. Proposals received or time stamped by a Procurement Department representative through PRT’s Ebusiness website after the advertised time for the submission of proposals shall be non-responsive and therefore ineligible for award. Each Proposer shall be solely responsible for assuring that its proposal is timely received and time stamped in accordance with the requirements herein.

This Contract Services may be funded, in part, by, and subject to certain requirements of, the County of Allegheny and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, and the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) of the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT). The proposal process and the performance of the requested services will be in accordance with guidelines and regulations of the FTA “Third Party Contracting Guidelines”, FTA Circular 4220.1F, as amended, and all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations.

Port Authority of Allegheny County d/b/a Pittsburgh Regional Transit, in compliance with 49 C.F.R., Part 26, as amended, implements positive affirmative action procedures to ensure that all Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (“DBEs”) have the maximum opportunity to participate in the performance of contracts and subcontracts financed, in whole or in part, with federal funds, if any, provided under or for the proposed Agreement. In this regard, all recipients or contractors shall take all necessary and reasonable steps in accordance with 49 C.F.R., Part 26, to ensure that DBEs have the maximum opportunity to compete for, and perform contracts and subcontracts for, the Contract Services.

Port Authority of Allegheny County d/b/a Pittsburgh Regional Transit, in compliance with 74 Pa.C.S. § 303, as may be amended, also requires that certified Diverse Businesses, (“DBs”) have the maximum opportunity to compete for, and perform contracts and subcontract for, the Contract Services. In this regard, all Proposers, and the Contractor, shall make good faith efforts, in accordance with 74 Pa.C.S. § 303, to ensure that DBs have the maximum opportunity to compete for, and perform contracts and subcontracts for, the Contract Services.

Further, proposers and the Contractor shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, age, disability, national origin, sex, sexual origin, gender identity or status as a parent in the award and performance of contracts or subcontracts for these Contract Services

Port Authority of Allegheny County d/b/a Pittsburgh Regional Transit reserves the right to reject any or all proposals.

PORT AUTHORITY OF ALLEGHENY

Electronic Proposals will be received online at PRT’s Ebusiness website (http://ebusiness.portauthority.org). Proposals/bid submittals will be due at 11:00 AM on October 14, 2025, and will be read at 11:15 AM, the same day, through your web browser via Microsoft Teams video conferencing, for the following: Electronic Proposal - Ebusiness website (http://ebusiness.portauthority.org) Bid Number Bid Name

1 B25-07-43R

To join the bid opening through Microsoft Teams meeting on your computer, mobile app or room device Meeting ID: 254 963 894 318 7

Passcode: vE6qS35C Or call in (audio only)

412-927-0245

Phone Conference ID: 388 469 792#

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 September 25, 2025, 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: 295 274 002 463 7

Passcode: nV3Zs6Qk Or call in (audio only)

412-927-0245

Phone Conference ID: 151 759 643#

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.

LEGAL ADVERTISEMENT

PORT AUTHORITY OF ALLEGHENY COUNTY D/B/A PITTSBURGH

REGIONAL TRANSIT REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL

Port Authority of Allegheny County d/b/a Pittsburgh Regional Transit (PRT) is requesting proposals for the performance of the following service (“Contract Services”):

INVESTIGATIVE SERVICES

The work under the proposed Agreement(s) consists of Investigative Services that will be utilized for the substantiation and verification of work-related and non-occupational injuries and illnesses, liability claims and other employment matters (Contract Services). PRT intends to enter into agreements with a pool of up to five (5) firms that can be called upon on an as- needed basis. While it is currently PRT’s intention to enter into an agreement with a pool of up to five (5) firms, this number may be adjusted up or down, at PRT’s sole discretion, based upon the number of proposals received and PRT’s evaluation of same in relation to its investigative service needs.

The Agreement will be for a three-year (3-year) period with the option to extend the term of the Agreement up to two (2) additional one-year periods at the sole discretion of PRT.

A copy of the Request for Proposal (RFP) will be available on or after August 21, 2025 and can be obtained by registering at the PRT’s ebusiness website: http://ebusiness.ridePRT.org and following the directions listed on the website. Please note that Proposers must register under the ebusiness category of PSWCI – Pro Workers Comp Investigation for this RFP. Proposers may also register in other categories for any future RFPs issued by PRT. If you have specific questions regarding this RFP, please contact John Young at (412) 566-5216 or via email jyoung@ridePRT.org.

An Information Meeting for interested parties will be held at 9:30 a.m., prevailing time, September 17, 2025, via Microsoft Teams video conference and/or conference call to answer any questions regarding this RFP.

To join by Microsoft Team video conference: Meeting ID: 224 165 788 103 0 Meeting Passcode: g7Wr7Gi6

To join by Microsoft Teams call-in number: (412) 927-0245 United States, McKeesport Conference ID: 332 075 998#

Electronic proposals must be both received, and time stamped through PRT’s ebusiness website at or before 2:00 p.m., prevailing time, October 16, 2025, at http://ebusiness.ridePRT.org. Proposals not received by PRT’s ebusiness website by the advertised time for the submission of proposals shall be non-responsive and therefore ineligible for award. Each Proposer shall be solely responsible for assuring that its proposal is timely received and time stamped in accordance with the requirements herein.

This Contract Services may be funded, in part, by, and subject to certain requirements of, the County of Allegheny and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, and the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) of the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT). The proposal process and the performance of the requested services will be in accordance with guidelines and regulations of the FTA “Third Party Contracting Guidelines”, FTA Circular 4220.1F, as amended, and all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations.

Port Authority of Allegheny County d/b/a Pittsburgh Regional Transit, in compliance with 49 C.F.R., Part 26, as amended, implements positive affirmative action procedures to ensure that all Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (“DBEs”) have the maximum opportunity to participate in the performance of contracts and subcontracts financed, in whole or in part, with federal funds, if any, provided under or for the proposed Agreement.

Port Authority of Allegheny County d/b/a Pittsburgh Regional Transit, in compliance with 74 Pa.C.S. § 303, as may be amended, also requires that certified Diverse Businesses, (“DBs”) have the maximum opportunity to compete for, and perform contracts and subcontract for, the Contract Services. Further, proposers and the Contractor shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, age, disability, national origin, sex, sexual origin, gender identity or status as a parent in the award and performance of contracts or subcontracts for these Contract Services

Port Authority of Allegheny County d/b/a Pittsburgh Regional Transit reserves the right to reject any or all proposals.

HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF PITTSBURGH REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) FOR LEGAL SERVICES FOR VARIOUS PRACTICE AREAS

RFP #700-33-25

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

The documents will be available no later than September 15, 2025, and signed, sealed proposals will be accepted until 10:00 a.m. on October 7, 2025. The Housing Authority of the City of Pittsburgh will only accept physical proposals dropped off in person from 8:00 AM until the closing time of 10:00 a.m. on October 7, 2025, in the lobby of One Stop Shop at 412 Boulevard of the Allies. Pittsburgh, PA 15219. Proposals may be uploaded to the Authority’s online submission site; the link is accessible via the HACP website and within the RFP. Sealed proposals may still be mailed via USPS, at which time they will be Time and Date Stamped at 412 Boulevard of the Allies, 6th Floor - Procurement, Pittsburgh, PA 15219. Parties or individuals interested in responding may download a copy of the Solicitation from the Business Opportunities page of www.HACP.org. Questions or inquires should be directed to: Mr. Brandon Havranek, Associate Director of Procurement/