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Northside Business Briefs: August 2022 Urban Impact Foundation and The Pittsburgh Project announce facilities purchase Urban Impact Foundation announced in a press release the purchase of two facilities on the campus of The Pittsburgh Project located at 2801 N. Charles St. The agreement includes the school building and the dormitory. The sale closed in late May and included each ministry’s mutual dedication and commitment to one another, the North Side, and the long-term sustainability of each organization as they work together to affect positive outcomes in the community. The Pittsburgh Project signed a multi-year lease retaining its presence in the school building and will continPhoto by Lauren Stauffer
Allegheny Commons Park buzzed with musicians, artists, food trucks, and festival-goers during Deutschtown Music Festival’s 10th annual weekend-long event. In addition to three park stages, the festival hosted nearly 400 musical acts over 27 locations throughout lower Northside.
Northsider recognized for outstanding work in animal welfare
By Matthew Benusa
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Aerial of the Pittsburgh Project’s campus, located on North Charles Street.
ue to operate programming for the neighborhood, which were essential components of the agreement. “The Pittsburgh Project team is excited to continue to work alongside Urban Impact in service of the young people and families of the North Side,” stated Rick Mason, Executive Director of The Pittsburgh Project. Urban Impact will now have a central location for its staff and additional program See Briefs, Page 11
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A local Northsider has won an award for her work to protect some of our cutest neighbors. Tara Czekaj of Brighton Heights was recently presented with The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) Pennsylvania Humane Policy Leader of the Year award for her work alongside Carol Whaley to help pass legislation in Pittsburgh that bans the declawing of cats. “The Humane Society of the United States is thrilled to celebrate the work of our Humane Policy Volunteer Leaders. Exceptional leaders like Carol [Whaley] and Tara [Czekaj] partner with community stakeholders, identify animal welfare and animal legislation gaps, and work with local legislators to address those gaps. These efforts help to
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build an even stronger platform of protection for all animals,” said Kristen Tullo, HSUS PA State Director. Winning the award, usually given to one or two volunteer policy leaders for their exceptional achievements in animal protection legislation, was a total surprise, according to Czekaj. She said that passing the ban was an accomplishment in itself, especially considering the harm declawing does to cats. “The act of declawing is actually an amputation,” Czekaj said. “A lot of people don’t realize that. They think it’s a nail removal or trim.” Declawing a cat causes an immense amount of pain over the cat’s life and can lead to long-term issues such as infection, litter box aversion, biting, and aggression.
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However, it’s not just cats that are protected by this legislation: It safeguards the limited resources of cat caretakers too. “Two of the top reasons cats are surrendered [to rescues and shelters]”, Czekaj added, “are litter box aversion and biting, so they come into shelters as essentially unadoptable.” As part of her volunteer policy work, Czekaj often interfaces with local, state, and federal leaders. She praised Councilman Bobby Wilson for his compassion and understanding of the issue. In his October 2021 newsletter for The Northside Chronicle, Wilson wrote that he was introducing the legislation to ban declawing. “This is a cruel procedure that causes our cats a lifetime of pain and discomfort,” wrote Wilson. “If this happened to one of us, See Animal Welfare, Page 9
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District 1 News: Councilman Wilson Hello everyone, As City Council enters recess this month, I wanted to share some legislative updates from our office. In last month’s column, I shared a great deal of information about three bills that I had introduced to protect reproductive freedom here in the City of Pittsburgh. I am proud that all these bills passed unanimously during Council’s final session before recess. During this session, I also passed two other resolutions. The first resolution directs Pittsburgh City Controller Michael Lamb to perform an audit of the City of Pittsburgh and related intergovernmental authorities’ compliance with the Service Worker Prevailing Wage Ordinance of 2010. City Council passed this ordinance in response to the concern that when private developers were executing publicly financed projects in our city, they were paying substantially lower wages to service workers on these projects than to workers on privately financed projects. In the twelve years since the passage of this ordinance, it has become clear that neither the City of Pittsburgh nor its related intergovernmental authorities either possess or maintain a comprehensive list of contracts or projects covered by this ordinance or consistently enforce payment of a prevailing wage to covered workers. I firmly believe that public dollars should not subsidize poverty wages. Service workers in Pittsburgh work hard and should be earning a fair living wage. I am optimistic that this audit will help us determine the degree of the City’s compliance with this
ordinance and provide recommendations on how to ensure that our service workers make a fair living wage. The second resolution allocates funds to the North Side Christian Health Center
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Councilman Wilson discusses resolutions for service worker wages, funds for non-profit health providers and economic development projects. for a new elevator. The North Side Christian Health Center is a federally qualified nonprofit community medical practice that seeks to provide affordable whole-person primary health care to underserved persons on the Northside. A few months ago, I toured their facility and learned that they needed a new elevator. I worked with the City of Pittsburgh’s Office of Management
and Budget (OMB) to allocate $90,000 so that this organization can install a new elevator. I also want to announce that the City of Pittsburgh has opened the newest round of applications for Neighborhood Economic Development (NED) grants. These grants are funded by HUD’s Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program and are intended for non-profit organizations undertaking economic development projects that will serve low-income Pittsburgh neighborhoods. I invite all eligible community and neighborhood organizations on the Northside to take advantage of this resource. NED grant application and program details are available online at https:// engage.pittsburghpa.gov/2022-NEDGrant. Applications will be accepted until Friday, August 26, 2022. If you have more questions, please contact OMB’s Office of Community Development at community. development@pittsburghpa.gov or call (412) 255-2227. Many of you are already aware of the passing of Jay Poliziani in early July. I want to take a moment in this column to remember and honor him. Jay was a fierce and dedicated ally and advocate for society’s most vulnerable, and a longtime director of the Northside Common Ministries. He worked tirelessly to make a safe space for people of all religions, creeds, races, gender identities, and sexual orientations. Jay recognized the humanity and inherent dignity in every person, made it easy for volunteers to be a part of his helping communities, was firmly
embedded in the LGBTQ community, and worked subtly and tirelessly for political rights, social progress, and equal justice. During Council’s last session, I introduced a proclamation in his honor declaring his birthday this year, Saturday August 13, 2022, “Jay Poliziani Day” here in our city. Finally, I would like to share with all of you that Mohammed Burny is now serving District 1 as my new Chief of Staff. Mohammed has been my Legislative Aide since I took office in January 2020 and is well-versed in the legislative agenda of the Northside. If you would like to discuss any legislative or scheduling matters, please contact him directly at mohammed.burny@ pittsburghpa.gov. I would also like to thank Sally Stadelman for her years of service to the City of Pittsburgh and for the two and a half years she served District 1 as my first Chief of Staff. Her deep knowledge of our city’s government has been invaluable to our office during her time here, and I look forward to seeing the great things she will do next for the people of our city. If you have any thoughts about any of these updates, please feel free to call us at (412) 255-2135, email us at district1@ pittsburghpa.gov, or find us on Facebook and Twitter. We look forward to hearing from you. n BOBBY WILSON COUNCILMAN, DISTRICT 1
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Litter awareness raised through a combination of legislation and art The City of Pittsburgh’s GOLD Plan and the Pennsylvania Resources Council’s ‘Lens on Litter’ Photo Contest tackle the state’s litter program from different angles. By Mary Elizabeth Lynch
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Photo: “Recycle Right” created by Oreed Cohen. Courtesy of Samantha Weaver, Allegheny Cleanways
of Pittsburgh has established a 3-year plan to distribute blue recycling bins to all residents of Pittsburgh. For Northside residents, a bin can be requested now through PRC (Pennsylvania Resources Council): https://prc. org/pittsburghbins/. But there’s another outlet for litter awareness and prevention in Pittsburgh: art. In 2016, Northside artist Oreen Cohen, as part of the “Northside Keeps it Clean” campaign (started by One Northside), created a 6-foot tall structure in the shape of a recycling symbol. This collaborative piece, “Recycle Right,” a traveling art installation, was made from “iron rebar, chicken wire, and recyclables.” According to The Litter Letter Project, “the piece is a way to turn litter into art.” The article explains: “Giving these littered recyclables a new life will serve to provoke thought and engage residents and visitors in conversation and action about the amount of recyclables that become litter, as well as the issue of litter in the Northside and throughout Pittsburgh.” This year, PRC is holding its annual Gene Capaldi Lens on Litter Photo Contest, which invites participants to “identify the worst or most unusual examples of litter in your Pennsylvania community” through photography. “Exposure leads to prevention!” is the contest’s mission statement. Entries, which will be limited to five per person, should be sent to PRC Gene Capaldi Lens on Litter Contest, 1671 North Providence Rd., See Lens on Litter, Page 9
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Chamber Update: July 2022 From Gina Grone - Executive Director, Northside North Shore Chamber of Commerce The Northside North Shore Chamber serves the business community in and around the Northside and has been doing so since 1897. We currently have 240 member businesses, and we serve them by promoting, connecting and supporting. Here are some of our recent activities and updates. Members Renewed Members: The following 18 companies or organizations renewed their membership in the past month: 412 Brewing, Aflac, Bier’s Pub, Clearway Energy, Computer Fellows, Goodrich & Geist, Milton Investments, Moonshot Museum, NLT Master Tenant, Penn Brewery, Peoples, Print Management, RCC Building Contractors, SONDER architects, Southern Tier Brewing Company, Stephen M. Brady Funeral Home, Triangle Tech, and Waltmire Pharmacy. New Members: We were pleased to welcome the following 8 companies as new members in the past month: Black Women Wise Women (BW3), BMS Cat / Firedex of Pittsburgh, BWT Land Management, Central Outreach Wellness Center, Eden at the Garden Theater, Everest Infrastructure Partners, Links Brewing, and Wakefield Law Group. Meet The Board The 17-member board of directors is
Photo: Event attendees at the July 12 “Coffee and Contacts” morning networking. Courtesy of Northside North Shore Chamber of Commerce.
representative of the chamber membership and is comprised of distinguished leadership from many of the Northside’s key institutions. Executive Committee Co-Chairs - Scott Pipitone, Pipitone Group; Mark Masterson, Neighborhood Community Development Fund Vice Chair - Evon Walters, Community College of Allegheny County Secretary - Christine Lomago, Faros Properties & Nova Place Treasurer - Chuck Schons, Huntington Bank At-Large - Debra Caplan, HobartHumphrey & The Forbes Funds Board Members
• Sandy Cindrich, Penn Brewery • Erin Conley, AmCom Office Systems • John Graf, Priory Hospitality Group • Terri Hammond, Siempre Algo • Rahmon Hart, Rivers Casino • Jennifer Hribar, WesBanco • Frank Jans, Allegheny General Hospital • Gloria Wainwright, First National Bank • Fantasy Zellars, Bounce Marketing • Jacqueline Ziemianski, Peoples Gas • Ken Turnbull, Allegheny Center Alliance Church Promotion and Referrals Part of the chamber’s mission is to promote the businesses and organizations that choose to be dues-paying members. This takes shape as:
• Directory – Our online member directory is organized by industry category. It is available for public viewing. Check it out! • Chamber Referrals – Each week, the Northside Chamber fields requests via phone or email from people looking for recommendations for businesses or services. Our team only recommends business that are trusted members. Contact us today with your questions! • Facebook Group – The group “Northside – Pittsburgh’s Best Side” is an all-Northside group open to anyone with an interest in the Northside – residents, employees and visitors. The group contains posts about events, job openings, requests for business recommendations, and more. Join the group today! • NorthSideWorks! Social Media – The chamber’s workforce development program makes regular posts on its Facebook and Instagram accounts, mainly targeting job-seekers. Follow the accounts to learn about job openings, training opportunities, and employment information specific to the Northside. The Northside North Shore Chamber prides itself on being approachable and genuine as we promote, connect, and support our members. Learn more today at our website (www.northsidechamberofcommerce.com), contacting us (412-231-6500, info@northsidechamberofcommerce.com) or stopping into our office on Middle Street in Deutschtown. n
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District 20 News: State Rep. Kinkead A breakdown of this year’s state budget
How are state tax dollars spent in Pennsylvania? That question is answered every year, typically during the month of June, when the state House, Senate, and governor work together to craft a budget to determine exactly how taxpayers’ money is spent over the coming year. While this year’s budget debates were rocky to say the least – with the Republican majority threatening essential funding for state universities and passing the first step to amending our state Constitution to restrict abortion rights in the middle of the night amid the final hours of budget debate – we did walk away with a budget that many legislators on both sides of the aisle hailed as a major victory for Pennsylvanians. Though a little late (our state budget is generally due by June 30), on July 8 we passed a $45.2 billion budget for the 202223 fiscal year. I am happy to report that this budget finally spends the bulk of the unprecedented surpluses we have seen in revenue -- including billions that were still remaining from the federal American Rescue Plan funds -- the way we should: benefitting working families through unprecedented investments in education, new economic development programs, school safety, and so much more. We did leave some money on the table and could have gone further in many ways, but overall, I’m pleased with the result of this year’s budget negotiations.
By far the best provision in this budget is the historic increase for public education. From pre-k through college, Pennsylvania schools will receive $1.8 billion more than last year. To zoom in to the local level, schools in the 20th Legislative District will receive the following approximate increases over the previous year: • Pittsburgh Public Schools – $5 million. • North Hills School District –$1 million. • Northgate School District – $300,000. Additionally, every school district in Pennsylvania will receive $100,000 plus $15 per student for mental health initiatives, and $100,000 plus $15 per student for school safety initiatives. These investments in our schools are critical to ensuring future generations of Pennsylvanians receive a high-quality education in a safe and supportive learning environment – one of my top priorities as a state legislator and a key factor in why I voted for the budget. The budget wins for working families don’t end with education investments; this year’s budget also saw the start of a Pennsylvania child care tax credit program that will mirror the existing federal program. This credit will be available for claim when filing taxes in 2023 – more information on eligibility requirements is forthcoming. Another exciting aspect of this year’s budget is the creation of the Whole-Home Repairs program, which will allow income-eligible homeowners to apply for
grants of up to $50,000 for repairs and updates to their homes. The new program may be the first of its kind in the nation – and it grew out of legislation introduced by my fellow Allegheny County lawmaker, Rep. Sara Innamorato! I was a proud co-sponsor of her bill and was overjoyed to see the pro-
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gram receive $125 million in budget funds for its pilot year. This is an enormous step toward combating property blight and creating more affordable and accessible housing in the Commonwealth. Stay tuned – I’ll have more updates and details on this program throughout the rest of the year. Property tax relief is another high-
light of this year’s budget. Homeowners and renters who are already receiving aid through the Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program will now receive a one-time additional payment equivalent to 70% of their original rebate amount. For example, someone who received the maximum refund of $650 will get a bonus payment of $455 this year. If you’re unfamiliar with PTRR, contact my office – you may be eligible for money back on your property tax or rent payments. At times -- including during these budget negotiations -- the partisanship in our politics is beyond frustrating for elected officials and most Pennsylvanians; this divisiveness can leave all sides more than a little angry. We too often spend time on things that could harm, rather than help, Pennsylvanians. But I think that across the board, this is a budget of which every Pennsylvanian can be proud and from which every Pennsylvanian will benefit. And remember, you can contact my office for assistance with any state-related matter. Just email RepKinkead@pahouse. net or call our district office at 412-3215523. Please don’t hesitate to reach out – my team and I are eager to help you in any way we can. n
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Providence Connections, a STAR 4 childcare facility located on Brighton Road is accepting fall applications for slots in our Pre-K Counts classroom. Pre-K Counts is an income-driven program offering a family size of two making up $40,770 or a family size of four making up to $83,250 tuition-free slots from September 2022 to June 2023. Statistics prove children coming from a quality childcare facility are more successful in Kindergarten.
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Tara Czekaj of Brighton Heights was recognized by The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) for her work on banning the declawing of cats in Pittsburgh. From Animal Welfare, Page 1 it would be like cutting off each finger and toe at the last knuckle.“ As most cat owners well know, alternatives to declawing include capping a cat’s nails, regularly trimming them, and providing ample, appropriate scratching surfaces to cats.” And as both Czekaj and Wilson have noted, Pittsburgh is the first city in Pennsylvania to ban declawing. While not present across the state, it is an increasingly popular policy among other states and cities. New York and Maryland are the only two states that ban the practice, while Austin, Texas; Denver, Colo.; and Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Berkeley, Calif. also ban declawing, alongside St. Louis, Mo. and Madison, Wis. A number of European nations and Canadian provinces also have bans on declawing. Czekaj’s work doesn’t end with cat declawing, however. When she’s not contacting legislators, there’s the Pittsburgh Prison Cat colony to care for at the former Western Penitentiary site. There used to be about 400 cats in the colony, Czekaj said, but over many years, Czekaj and other caretakers were able to get the population down to single digits by sending friendly cats to shelters and by TNVR (Trap, Neuter, Vaccinate, and Release). Czekaj even has her own foster cats at home to care for that are waiting
to be found by their forever families. Czekaj said there’s more legislation in the works, and much more to be done to protect humans’ animal companions. There’s always work to be done, for example, at shelters and rescues, such as feeding and watering or scooping litter. Those inter-
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Media, Pa., 19063, and will be judged on six criteria: “anti-litter message, originality, photographic technique, quality ested in something a little different, though, of photo, originality of title, and severity can reach out to the Humane Policy Volun- of the litter.” Entries “should help bring teer Leader program with HSUS at poliawareness to how litter threatens public cyvolunteer@humanesociety.org. n health and safety, scenic beauty, property values, the environment or wildlife.” All entrants must be amateur photographers and entries must include the following information: entrant’s name, address, email address, phone number, title given to photo, location of litter site, and how you learned of the contest (for students, include age, grade, and name of school). The deadline for the contest is October 31, 2022. You can find the full contest rules and more information at https://prc. org/programs/projects/lens-litter/. n
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Greenspace grants, goodbyes, and main street progress
From Briefs, Page 1 space. Both aspects were critical needs for the organization. Pastor Ed Glover, Founder and President of Urban Impact, commented, “we are delighted to have this deal with The Pittsburgh Project as it reflects an exciting new chapter in both our ministries. The N. Charles St. facilities will augment our other program sites on the North Side including Allegheny Center Alliance Church, St. Matthew Lutheran Church, Pittsburgh Public Schools, Provident Charter School, and many of our beautiful city parks.”
URA’s Neighborhood Initiative Fund awards grant for Brighton Heights green space development On Thursday, July 14, the URA Board approved a grant for placemaking projects, which included the Brighton Heights Citizens Federation’s St. John’s Green Space:
J R’s Bar closes its doors A well-known local bar at 502 E Ohio St., J R’s Bar, said goodbye to loyal patrons on Saturday, July 13 for their last calls. Since the early 1980’s, the bar has had a prominent presence on Historic Deutschtown’s main street. The business was purchased from the original owners in 2010, according to state and county real estate records. Recent reviews on the business’ Google profile, and the unofficial Facebook page for J R’s Bar, reflect that a majority of customers enjoyed their memories of friendly bartenders, good food, entertaining DJs, and ‘old-school’ bar vibe.
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Observatory Hill Development Corporation celebrated the Perrysville Avenue business corridor’s transformation with a ribbon cutting ceremony and open house on Monday, June 27. Renovations at 3917 - 3925 Perrysville Avenue included four commercial spaces and six apartments as part of a $1.8 million investment. According to a press release from Observatory Hill Development Corporation (OHDC), the upstairs apartments will be rented as affordable with the
Photo:St. John’s green site, July 2022. By Lauren Stauffer
The St. John’s Green Space site, a roughly 3 acre lot on McClure Ave. in Brighton Heights. According to groundedPGH, a non-profit that organizes community programming addressing vacant lots, the site contains healthy wooded areas, meadows, and the last remains of foundation for the former hospital buildings.
“URA BOARD RESOLVES: That a grant to Brighton Heights Citizens Federation (BHCF), to help unlock economic and placemaking potential within neighborhood commercial corridors, and support vision-to-action community investment strategies that build an equitable Pittsburgh in the amount not to exceed 84,305, payable from the Neighborhood Initiative Fund (NIF) is hereby approved..[.]” https://www.ura.org/ news/ura-to-award-seven-neighborhoodinitiatives-fund-grants Since 2011, BHCF has worked with the URA, Northside Leadership Conference, residents, city officials, environmental consultants, and other local groups to acquire and revitalize the vacant lot.
Photo: Mayor Gainey joins community leaders and business owners in celebratory ribbon cutting at the Five Points Project in Observatory Hill. Courtesy of Councilman Wilson’s office.
assistance of the Urban Redevelopment Authority’s Rental Gap program, and one ground floor commercial space remains available for lease. Five Points is Observatory Hill’s main business district and one part of a multiphase revitalization underway. On a nearby street, six residential homes are currently under construction for Bonvue Street Phase Two. Both market and affordable housing rates are offered to stabilize the neighborhood’s housing stock. Additionally, OHDC became the conservator in early 2019 of an abandoned church and apartment building at 3930 and 3936 Perrysville Ave., adjacent from the commercial buildings in the business district. Repairs are also currently underway, including building a new roof after fire and water damage several years ago and restoring the façade, including several crumbling balconies. n
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Sidewalks are transportation infrastructure, so why doesn’t the City maintain them? By Juliet Martinez This story is published in partnership with the Pittsburgh Community Newspaper Network (PCNN). It was originally printed in The Homepage, the hyperlocal community newspaper serving Greater Hazelwood, Glen Hazel, New Homewood, the 31st Ward, and The Run. It has been lightly edited for style and clarity. Cracked. Uneven. A tripping hazard. At the Hazelwood community meeting in February, Pastor Lutual Love stood up to speak. He said he was tired of unsafe neighborhood sidewalks. “Those sidewalks are lifted up. They’ve been lifted for years, and we’ve been asking for help.” He said City money should fix basic neighborhood infrastructure like sidewalks. But it turns out the problem is more complicated. Sidewalks in Greater Hazelwood are often in poor condition. The Greater Hazelwood Neighborhood Plan lists sidewalks among its top three mobility priorities. “It is important that the approach to filling in the sidewalk infrastructure follow the community’s goals of development without displacement,” the plan reads. “And not penalize low-income property owners for whom sidewalk repair is cost-prohibitive,” it continues. In April, I called Mike Panzitta, project manager for the Irvine Avenue sidewalk project, at the Department of Mobility and
Infrastructure (DOMI). He said the part of a property where sidewalks and curbs lie is a public right of way. It isn’t taxable, but in the eyes of the City, it is the responsibility of the homeowner. If the City owns the land, DOMI is responsible for the sidewalk. So, what can Hazelwood and Pittsburgh residents do to make sidewalks safer without burdening moderate and low-income households? Sidewalks are essential for people to walk and wheel safely around the neighborhood, whether for health, commerce, or to get to public transit. Unsafe sidewalks can keep people at home unless they have access to a car. To complain about an unsafe sidewalk, residents can call 311. A 311 operator I spoke with said they notify the Department of Permits, Licenses, and Inspections (PLI). If an inspector finds the sidewalk in poor condition, they cite the property owner for a code violation. If the sidewalk is not fixed after three citations, the owner will have to go before a magistrate. Then they can either pay a fine or get the sidewalk fixed. A new sidewalk runs about $8 per square foot. For City-owned properties, 311 sends complaints to DOMI. Panzitta said he hopes with higher staffing levels, the department will have greater agility in responding to sidewalk complaints. But what about privately owned sidewalks? How can the City address the mobility needs of residents who use walkers, wheelchairs, and strollers? Could the City
make Greater Hazelwood and all Pittsburgh sidewalks safely walkable? I asked Councilman Corey O’Connor. He said the City does rebuild a sidewalk if a tree has damaged it. When I asked if the City could take responsibility for all sidewalk maintenance, he was skeptical. He said it would involve going onto private property, and the cost would be astronomical. But PWSA goes onto private property to replace lead lines, right? He said the cost of that project only proves his point. According to pgh20.com, PWSA has spent more than $100 million on lead-line replacement. But could it be done? “There is always enough money to be solving our issues,” said Dan Yablonsky, Pittsburghers for Public Transit’s director of communications and development. “It’s just, you know, where are our public priorities?” Yablonsky asked why private citizens should be responsible for public transportation infrastructure. And why, in such a wealthy country, resources are not distributed so sidewalk maintenance and access is more equitable? “It is not a sustainable position or policy to be putting public infrastructure on private homeowners, many of whom are completely unable to afford it,” he said. City-funded sidewalk replacement is less pie-in-the-sky than I thought at first. Take the Irvine Avenue sidewalk project. It offers an idea of how the City could be
responsible for all sidewalks. Some of the parcels are private property, but the City code allows DOMI to build sidewalks on private property when needed. The owner doesn’t even have to consent. To Councilman O’Connor’s point, it would take a lot of money and time to create a whole city of safe sidewalks. But delays are nothing new. People started agitating for a new sidewalk on Irvine Avenue at least three years ago. And where is the money for the Irvine Avenue sidewalk coming from? Panzitta said the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development pitched in $200,000; another $1 million came from the $335 million Pittsburgh received as part of the American Rescue Plan. The work is part of DOMI’s Critical Sidewalk Gap program, funded under the Ramp and Public Sidewalk category in the capital budget. The city code allows the City to build a sidewalk on private property and send the owner the bill. But, Panzitta emailed, even though the City can charge for building a sidewalk, they haven’t done it so far. When we spoke, he said it comes down to focus, preparation, and devoting resources to our collective priorities. Even though it would take a lot of work for the City to take over sidewalks, it is not impossible. “With a plan and with the right resources and with the right staff,” he said. “You can do anything, right?” n
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Photo: Heinz Stadium stands without a name as bikers pass by. A press release from the Steelers described the new partnership with Acrisure, an out-of-state Fintech group, would “continue... to keep up with the market value of NFL Stadiums”. According to the Tribune-Review, the Grand Rapids, Mich. company agreed to $150 million in naming rights over the next 15 years. Initial online reactions from fans, residents, and local personalities about the change were largely disdainful and relatively hurt to have the heritage company no longer representing the beloved team’s home field. Kraft Heinz later reiterated from their earlier press release that the company was committed to a continued presence within the stadium, including a future photo op with the iconic Heinz ketchup bottles from the scoreboard. By Lauren Stauffer
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CitiParks Outdoor Pool Schedule
Jack Stack hours are Monday - Friday: 12-1 PM: Adult Lap Swim, 1-7 PM: Open Swim, 7-7:45 PM: Adult Lap Swim, and Saturday, Sunday & Holidays: 12-1 PM: Adult Lap Swim, 1-5:45 PM Open Swim. Riverview Pool hours are Monday - Friday: 12-1 PM: Adult Lap Swim, 1-7 PM: Open Swim, 7-7:45 PM: Adult Lap Swim, and Saturday, Sunday & Holidays: 1-5:45 PM Open Swim. Sue Murray Pool hours are Monday-Thursday 12-4:45 PM: Open Swim (The first hour of operation will have space for Adult Lap Swim), Saturdays 1-5:45 PM: Open Swim Information about city pools can be found at: pittsburghpa. gov/citiparks/swimming-outdoor Photo by Hilary Bishop Photography
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6 Allegheny Sq E. Pittsburgh, PA 15238 412.320.4610 newhazletttheater.org New Hazlett Theater is a valued community asset that presents vibrant and dynamic performances. Home of the CSA Series and several prominent performing arts organizations, New Hazlett Theater also provides a unique venue for special events. 5 Points Merchants Group (5PM) Embracing all Neighborhoods North info@5pmgroupobh.org https://www.5pmgroupobh.org | 412-303-5661 Upcoming Flea Markets; Aug 20 & Sep 17, Parking lot at Perrysville & Mairdale Aves. Come to sell, buy, and mingle with neighbors. Check out the Zenshine Community Garden in Riverview Park. Stay tuned for more on our Light up event Dec 3. Call for more details, volunteer, donate, or participate.
CitiParks Spray Parks & Playgrounds With Spray Features
Spray park hours (weather permitting) 10 AM to 8 PM Daily
• Troy Hill Spray Park 1200 Goettman Street (15212)— Spray Park is located next to the ballfield. • Marmaduke Playground - Spray Feature 3915 Oswald St. • Spring Hill Playground - Spray Feature 1308 S Side Ave,
Tennis & Pickleball Courts
Outdoor courts are open to the public for use at any time-free of charge provided no permitted group has a reservation. Private groups wishing to utilize the courts for season use, tournaments, clinics, etc. must apply for a permit. • Allegheny Commons (West Commons) Park - on West Ohio St., next to Gus & Yiayia’s Ice Ball Stand. 3 tennis courts are available. • Manchester Park - at Columbus Ave. and Fulton St. with 2 tennis courts are available. • Riverview Park - behind the Observatory, with 2 tennis courts available. • Allegheny Commons (East Commons) Park - on N Commons Ave at the lower end of Richie McCabe Field. 2 pickleball courts available. • Fineview Park - at Lanark St. and Fineview Ave. 2 pickleball courts are available.
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SATURDAYS: June 11 - August 27, 2022 7:00 - 8:30 pm, Riverview Park August 6 - Swingtet 8, August 13 - Bobby Short Band and Show, August 20 - R.E.D. Experience. August 27 - Steel City Calypso
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Saturday, September 17 from 8 AM - 4 PM Co-Lab Working Space (Nova Place) 100 S Commons #102, Pittsburgh, PA 15212 412-228-0153 | ourfuturehilltop.org Our workshop will prepare you for your home purchase. • How your credit score affects your mortgage rate. • The various loan options available to borrowers. • How to plan for a down payment and closing costs. • How to shop for a home. • The types of insurance all homeowners need. • How to maintain your home after purchase and avoid foreclosure.
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Free movie season. Visit www.pittsburghpa.gov/events Riverview Park - Observatory Hill. Movies begin at dusk: August 6 - Snake Eyes (PG-13), August 13 - No Time to Die (PG-13), August 20 - Stand and Deliver (PG), August 27 - Belfast (PG-13)
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Activities are best suited for children ages 5 to 12. Though all children should be supervised, children younger than 5 MUST have a caregiver present while they participate in activities. Tuesdays & Fridays 10 AM to 1 PM at the following Northside locations: August 2 - Riverview Park at the Observatory Entrance.
Citiparks’ Summer Food Service Program
Available to children up to 18 years old, and those with intellectual disabilities up to 21 years old.For additional information please contact Citiparks Food Programs Office at 412.571.3291. Begins on Wednesday, June 22, 2022 at Jefferson Rec Center: 605 Rednap St., Pittsburgh, PA 15212
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August 2022 register with our staff by Noon the day before. Additional schedule of activities, celebrations, excursions, plus more. • Brighton Heights HAL Senior Center 3515 McClure Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15212 (412) 766-4656 • Northview Heights HAL Senior Center currently closed, re-opening information coming soon.
Storytime: Family Fun
July 12 @ 10:30 am - 11:00 am CLP – Allegheny | 1230 Federal St. July 16 @ 11:00 am - 11:30 am CLP – Woods Run | 1201 Woods Run Ave. Join us for stories, songs and action rhymes. Designed to engage children ages birth to 5 years, Family Fun storytimes provide an opportunity for a shared library experience for babies, toddlers, preschoolers and their grownups. During this 30 minute program, families will meet new friends and develop early literacy skills. For children ages birth to five years and their caregivers. www.carnegielibrary.org
Dollars And Sense
August 9 @ 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm CLP – Allegheny | 1230 Federal St. August 9 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm CLP – Woods Run | 1201 Woods Run Ave. Financial Aid: In this workshop students will learn the different resources available to pay for college. They will receive a financial aid overview and information on various types of aid such as grants, scholarships, private loans, federal loans. www. carnegielibrary.org
Grow and Glow
August 16 @ 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm CLP – Allegheny | 1230 Federal St. Self-Care/How to handle stress and overcome: Dealing with stress can be a lot to handle. In this session the focus is on helping students understand the importance of self-care. Students will learn what kinds of self-care are available to them and how it can be helpful. www.carnegielibrary.org
Northside ‘End of Summer’ Reading Lists Books on the food are available at the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh branches of Allegheny and Woods Run. View the full library catalog online to request materials from other branches to be picked up at either Northside branch. carnegielibrary.org/ Photos courtesy of CLP library catalog
Youth books:
Lumberjanes. Volume 20, End of summer, 2021
Memory jars by Vera Brosgol, 2021 Llama Llama loves camping, 2018 The last last-day-of-summer by Lamar Giles, 2019 Clap when you land by Elizabeth Acevedo, 2020
Adult books: Crimson summer by Heather Graham, 2022 One summer : America, 1927 by Bill Bryson, 2013 Summer fun by Jeanne Thornton, 2021
Book Club
August 26 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am CLP – Woods Run | 1201 Woods Run Ave. www.carnegielibrary.org Join us for a lively book discussion of Carnegie’s Maid by Marie Benedict (8/26).
Attack Theatre presents Dance Workshop for Kids
August 16 @ 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm CLP – Woods Run | 1201 Woods Run Ave. www.carnegielibrary.org Experience the power of creative play. Rooted in reflection, investigation, and imagination, these programs emphasize creative learning and wellness for youth.
Wellness Wednesdays
June - August @ 6:30 pm - 7:15 pm Group Exercise classs will take place in Allegheny Commons West beside Lake Elizabeth, across from the YMCA. https:// pittsburghparks.org/events/
Summer of the cicadas by Chelsea Catherine, 2020 Last summer in the city by Gianfranco Calligarich, 2021
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Deutschtown Music Festival brings back excitement, feelings of togetherness turn of the music festival after its break, she said “I think this is just about the biggest that it’s been with the number of bands that are here this year.” She continued, commenting on the feeling that in a post-covid world, being a part of community events
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After a two year break, the Deutschtown Music Festival made its return. The festival came back from its pandemic hiatus bigger than ever, boasting upwards of 400 performances at several different venues all over the area. It offered activities for children, a variety of different food truck options, and a fun way to engage in the community after a long period of event dormancy. The festival aims to be “fostering economic and community development in the central Northside”, according to their website. The Northside Chronicle spoke to a few festival goers to see how they felt about the event. There was a resounding sentiment that the Deutschtown Music Festival succeeded in enhancing the feeling of togetherness in a community previously Photo: Colonel Eagleburger’s Highstepping Goodtime Band perforced to be aloof. forms in Allegheny Commons East, by Lauren Stauffer. Northsider Erin Powers told us why she decided to attend is nothing short of a thrill. She explained the festival this year. She said, “I come what she enjoyed most was “the enthudown to these festivals every year and I siasm of coming out and being a part of always enjoy it, so I wanted to do my part something again.” Her view on the festival to make sure that this stayed a part of our demonstrates just how much of an impact neighborhood.” When asked about the reJoin Us For The 6th Annual
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it had on restoring the feeling of unity in the Northside. We also spoke with a gentleman who was representing Hallelujah Hot Food Express. When asked about his favorite part of the festival, he said “Just the community…engaging with one another, enjoying music… and [the] hot summer day.” The Deutschtown Music Festival gave Northsiders a great way to absorb the Pittsburgh music scene, while simultane-
ously doing its part to rebuild community connection after the pandemic’s devastation of the past two and a half years. Charles Sweeney, a festival goer, says “I think that the festival brings a lot more than music to the Northside, although it is really cool to hear all of the different genres.” Saying neighbors were excited for festivals to follow would be an understatement. n
Sports Heroes and Making a Living in the Charles Street Valley
The focus of the walking tour will be on the Negro League Baseball heritage, and the Pleasant Valley Community. The tour will start at 11:00 AM on Saturday, August 6, 2022, at the site of the Negro League Murals on “The Corner of Hope”. Wilson at Burgess Streets in Perry Hilltop. $5 suggested donation. RSVP by email: acsannualmeeting@gmail.com
Strolling along Fountain Street @ the foot of Fineview
Tuesday evening August 30, 2022, at 6:30 PM The walking tour will gather at NOVUS House at 1515 at the very top of Boyle Street. There is ample parking at the public lot across from NOVUS House. The tour will focus on the many significant changes that have transformed this section of Allegheny City/North Side.
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DO YOU NEED HELP? • Do you need help with Medicare? • Are you struggling to pay for your Part D prescription drugs or other healthcare costs? • Do you need help understanding your coverage? The PA MEDI Program can help people with Medicare by screening them for assistance programs, such as: • Extra Help Program – which helps lower the cost of Part D prescription drug costs • Medicare Savings Programs – which covers the payment of the Medicare Part B premium PA MEDI can also help you understand your Medicare coverage, preventative benefits, and give you free, accurate, unbiased advice.
call PA MEDI at 412.661.1438 or visit wfspa.org/service/pamedi The Annual Open Enrollment Period is between 10/15 and 12/7, schedule an appointment with a PA MEDI Counselor. Effective July 1, 2021, APPRISE is now Pennsylvania Medicare Education and Decision Insight, PA MEDI –Same Program, Same Services for Pennsylvania’s Medicare Beneficiaries, now with a New Name. This project was supported, in part by grant number 2001PAMISH-00, from the U.S. Administration for Community Living, Department of Health and Human Services, Washington, D.C. 20201.
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Updates are coming to the National Aviary’s Wetlands Habitat on the Northside
August 2022
Improvements to the National Aviary’s Wetlands Habitat were announced as the bird and mammal sanctuary celebrates its 70th anniversary. By Mary Elizabeth Lynch On June 8, the National Aviary announced plans for renovations to their oldest habitat, the Wetlands. According to the announcement, the space is set to be refurbished with bird-safe glass, “energy efficient air circulation and water filtration systems,” an updated variety of vegetation, a renovated walkway, and “the addition of a beautiful sculptural coastal tree that provides perching for birds and interactive elements for visitors.” Cheryl Tracy, executive director for the Aviary, remarked upon the organization’s celebration of its 70th anniversary, which is simultaneous to the announcement of the Wetlands update: “This renovation enhances the immersive experience the Wetlands is known for while prioritizing sustainability and the comfort, needs, and preferences of the more than 140 birds who call this iconic habitat home,” she said. The Wetlands habitat, built in 1969, is home to a diverse array of species, including American flamingos, brown pelicans, ducks, boat-billed herons, sunbitterns, and species such as the endangered scaly-sided merganser, whose courting and nesting
behaviors are supported and encouraged by how the habitat is made. The space is well known for its lush, tropical vegetation, balmy atmosphere, and pond feature.
tro Architectural Glass with Walker Glass bird-friendly glazing.” Two types of glass, one which features a “frosted look,” and the other “etched with a naturalistic grassy pattern,” are designed to prevent bird injuries,
Photo: Aviary guests meet flamingos during the Wonderful Waterbirds experience. Courtesy of National Aviary
The redesign, which should conclude in late 2022, includes, according to a press release, the replacement “of more than 20,000-square-feet of glass from Vi-
what are known as “window strikes.” Additionally, the inclusion of an interactive coastal tree, “sculpted with branches that provide perching and roosting opportu-
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nities for birds, and roots that form benches for Aviary guests,” will be incorporated. Updated water and air circulation systems along with white pebble substrate and vegetation along the beach area will also be included. The $2.5 million renovation is sponsored by Vitro Architectural Glass and The Allegheny Regional Asset District, along with the Buhl Foundation, Caroline Fredricka Holdship Charitable Trust through the PNC Charitable Trusts Grant Review Committee, and Walker Glass Company Ltd. “RAD has supported the Aviary for more than 25 years,” Tracy said. “And we are so, so grateful for all the support RAD has provided us.” Vitro Architectural Glass, according to President Ricardo Maiz, “is proud of its long-standing relationship with the National Aviary, having, in the recent past, donated glass to the renovation of the Tropical Rainforest habitat and The Garden Room.” The organization will replace the 52year old glass that dates back to the habitat’s 1969 construction with special, energy-efficient, bird-safe glass. While the Wetlands is under renovation, guests can enjoy the immersive Wonderful Waterbirds program. n
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Northside Real Estate Transfers
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Stanley Kelly to PRF 100 LLC at Drum St. for $20,000. TNS Capital LLC to A & S Holding Group LLC at 417 E Burgess St. for $32,000. Forty Acres LLC to Morenos Enterprises LLC at 2449 Lyzell St. for $12,000.
Spring Garden
Allegheny City Central
Brittney Krieger to Joshua and Chloe EK Maccarty at 1721 Buena Vista St. for $470,000. East Jefferson Development LLC to Thomas Weir at 128 E Jefferson St. for $586,000. JJT Holdings LLC to TM Real Estate Group LLC at 1529 Federal St. for $900,000. Nancy Beth Aronson to Emily Slagel at 1514 Buena Vista St. for $480,000. Sfr3 000 LLC to Tyche Properties LLC at 527 McClintock Ave. for $65,000. Donald Kaplan to Jason Dechancie at 1417 Monterey St. for $440,000. Matthew Conboy to Ian Doubleday and Emily Morgan at 422 N Taylor Ave. for $410,000. William Murchison to Rushi Homes LLC at 517 Armandale St. for $230,000.
A llegheny West
William Murphy to Michael Forlenza at 834 Beech Ave. Apt 3 for $350,000.
Brighton Heights
BSAT LLC to Zachary Fogle and Jessica Lindner at 3456 Corona St. for $236,000. Estate of James Dephillips to Ebony Montgomery at 311 Squire Cir for $200,000. Theodore Fiorillo to Realty Home Solutions LLC at 3811 Bonaventure Way for $92,000. Realty Home Solutions LLC to Abhijeet Girase at 3811 Bonaventure Way for $92,000. Mark Beard to Molli McGrath at 3617 California Ave. for $145,000. Kathleen Borgese to Joshua Borgese at 3975 Kleber St. for $110,000. Jessica Sebastian to Dario and Michelle Dantzler at 1152 Lapish Road for $215,000. Robyn Aguzzi to Justin Burgess II and Lindsey Zanos at 3429 Massachusetts Ave. for $220,000.
James Stedeford trustee to James Wittfeldt at 2046 Stonelea St. for $90,000. Thomas Kaylor to Real Estate Solutions TR LLC at 3937 Kleber St. for $195,500. Caldwell Holdings LLC to Benjamin and Anne Perri Cole at 2031 Termon Ave. for $175,000.
Charles Street Valley
Sfr3 000 LLC to Benjamin Geibel at 2627 Linwood Ave. for $73,000.
East Deutschtown
Dennis Eggerton to Robert and Lisa McChristian at 923 Constance St. for $372,000.
Fineview
Atlas Estates LLC to Mary Verratti at 1807 Meadville St. for $265,000.
Historic Deutschtown
Holly Welty Barr to Daniel and Elizabeth Wilkerson at 520 Knoll St. for $342,000. Estate of Helen Ann Lazar to Miles Jones at 1105 Middle St. for $244,900.
Manchester
David Burmeister to Evan McElhinny and Melissa Kus at 1017 Allegheny Ave. for $339,900.
GCS Georgia LLC to Steel Town Captial LLC at 1424 Warner St. for $94,000.
Marshall-Shadeland
Jin Yon to OL & SH Properties LLC at 1306-1308 Complete St. for $140,000. Lisa Freeman to Wise Options LLC at 1320 Liverpool St. for $365,000.
David Myers to Colin Sterling McIntyre and Thomas Wolper at 1249 Dickson St. for $197,000. M2 & M3 Capital Funding LLC to Korn J W Properties LLC at 2711 Brighton Road for $43,900. Estate of Oliver James Bashor Jr. to Where To Turn Investments LLC at 2454 Colorado Way for $36,000.
John Moore to Aaron Cole at 3338 Lecky Ave. for $69,500. Ross Marshall to Cody Leonard and Daniel Matlack at 1368 Oak Hill St. for $190,000. David Myers to Kendan Daryl Lynch Jr. at 1331 Woodland Ave. for $315,000. Christopher Evich to Algil LLC at 2810 California Ave. for $75,000. Nina Kelly to Lois Harder at 1144 Ridgeland Drive for $192,000.
Observatory Hill
Rockey Real Capital LLC to Shelley Wooding at 30 Bonvue St. for $143,600. Barbara Dixon to Cameron Branch and Emily Alberts at 4108 Grizella St. for $145,000. Chelsea Mills to WGMAC LLC at 3807 Portman Ave. for $67,000. Brandon Deal to Vb One LLC at 41 Watson Blvd. for $136,300. Brian Jon Cosgrove to Keyway Homes North LLC at 3334 Portola St. for $78,000. Richard Keith Zechowski Jr. to Pilar Gonzalez at 401 Venture St. for $142,000.
Perry Hilltop
Aaron Shafer to Victoria Susan Colonello at 1891 Clayton Ave. for $75,000. Marsha Pittman to Christina Santillo at 672 Chester Ave. for $90,000. Albert John Mayowski III to Jade Singleton at 404 Bark St. for $146,000
Mark Rawlings to Lauren Oberle-Hall at 2416 Lindell St. for $20,000. Jack Mars to Oneills Investments LLC at 1003 Salter Way for $73,000. Brian Weisser to S&T Investments LLC at 1108 High St. for $63,000.
Spring Hill
Thomas Hartman Jr. to Youba Hamoudi at 1308 Firth St. for $52,500. Sara Radelet to Joseph Pietrusza at 1332 Rescue St. for $150,000. Ira Lewis to Mikes Hous LLC at 1910 Rhine St. for $60,000. Anna Marie Kissel to John Ubinger at 2014 Rockledge St. for $201,000.
Summer Hill
Federal National Mortgage Assn. to Bennet Monnie and Gabrielle Cramer at 3529 Sirius St. for $220,000. James Neely to Alexander Sharpe at Center St. for $5,000. James Neely to Alexander Sharpe at Latimer Ave. for $5,000. Harry Bottles to Frank Akers IV at 119 Montville St. for $80,000. Christopher Richard Booz to Justin Balla and Gina Cortazzo at 3528 Sirius St. for $235,000.
Troy Hill
Hollis Homes LLC to Natalie Lynn Ricci at 1132 Goettman St. for $276,500. Catherine Baysek to Thomas Hartman at 2029 Veronica St. for $132,000. Ralph Branson trustee to Jeffrey Holmes at 853 S Canal St. for $160,000. Dekoro Homes LLC to BK Homes Pittsburgh LLC at 2041 Eggers St. for $135,000. Brabek Properties LLC to Michael Thomas Tremel at 1137 Brabec St. for $281,000.
Alfred Kasprowicz to Justin M B Pasquale and Morgan Kasprowicz at 1810 Lowrie St. for $147,000.
Carl Hoffield to AJF Mechanical LLC at 1500 Lowrie St. for $245,000.*** Richard Keith Zechowski Jr. to Pilar Gonzalez at 401 Venture St. for $142,000.
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Ask An Attorney By Matthew D. Gailey, Gailey Law Group As the summer winds down, people often decide to imbibe some good cheer. This month’s submission will focus on the laws concerning negligence and the related damages caused by negligent serving of alcohol. It is illegal for a licensee, like a bar, to sell intoxicating beverages to a minor or to a visibly intoxicated person. For instance, if a bar sells alcohol to a visibly intoxicated person, and that person drives a car and injures somebody else in the accident, then that bar can be held liable for damages. Similarly, if a hotel serves an intoxicated person and that person is injured in a slip and fall, then the hotel can be held liable for damages there as well. Licensees can also use the negligence of the intoxicated individual as a defense as well in these cases. Social hosts, namely private individuals in Pennsylvania are also subject to certain laws when it comes to serving guests alcohol. Firstly, social hosts may not be held civilly liable for furnishing alcohol-
ic beverages to guests provided the guests are competent adult individuals. For example, an employer can not be held liable for accidents caused by drunken employees as the employer was a social host and the employee is a guest. However, a social host can be held liable for damages if they serve alcohol to a minor. All in all, it is important to remember to consume alcohol appropriately and to follow Pennsylvania law to ensure that people can remain safe. If you have any questions about cases where the serving of alcohol may have caused damages, then please feel free to give my office a call.
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