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Fetterman speaking at the Hyundai Club of PNC Park. its annual Community and Business Luncheon on Nov. 13 at the Hyundai Club of PNC Park. Lieutenant Governor John Fetterman was the keynote speaker. Fetterman is a Democrat working alongside fellow Democratic Governor Tom Wolf. Fetterman is known for pushing progressive policies, such as the topic he chose for the luncheon: the difficulties state convicts face in obtaining clemency. The clemency process involves pardons and commutations. Pardons and commutations grant convicts an opportunity to clear part or all of their record, depending See NSCDF, Page 9
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Pittsburghers indulged in vintage, kitsch, and nostalgia at the largest Pittsburgh Vintage Mixer to date, which was held in Nova Place on Nov. 9. Read the full story on Page 5.
Veterans honored at Steelworkers Tower held at the Steelworkers Tower in Perry Hilltop on Nov. 6. Rep. A luncheon for veterans was Jake Wheatley and his team were present to thank veterans for their service, sign them up for ConnectCards, and explain recent changes to Pennsylvania’s voter laws. New legislation now allows voters to apply for absentee ballots 50 days out from an election, Rep. Wheatley announced at the event. Cherene McFadden, service coPhoto by Ashlee Green ordinator at the Steelworkers Tower, Cherene McFadden with Willie said there are 23 veterans living in C. Cooper, who served in Korea. the high-rise, including 91-year-old By Ashlee Green
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Willie C. Cooper, who served in Korea. “I’m an advocate for the residents,” said McFadden, who has been working there since 2014. Cooper, who is a double amputee, filed his first disability claim in 1958, and according to McFadden, he received 60% of his disability benefits. A hearing is scheduled, she said, to fight for the remaining 40%. “We’re praying for a miracle,” said McFadden. “I just can’t see how they would say ‘no.’” See Veterans, Page 27
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Thank You, Councilwoman Harris The Northside Chronicle would like to thank Councilwoman Darlene Harris for her service to the Northside community and her contributions to our newspaper over the last 13 years. Harris was sworn into office as the City Council representative for District 1 on Nov. 28, 2006. In the Feb. 2007 issue of The Northside Chronicle, she wrote her first column for the paper entitled “First priority: Working with neighborhoods.” “I pledge to represent you with the utmost vigilance, responsibility, diligence and accountability as we work together to make Pittsburgh a better place to live,” she wrote. Harris then went on to list her priorities for the community: public safety, neighborhood revitalization, and efficient city services. Throughout her tenure, she urged Northside residents to be involved in their communities and local government. “...I invite and encourage you to be-
come an active part of the government process. After all, your concerns are my concerns, and your problems are my problems. It is through continuous communication that there are no limits to what we can accomplish when we
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Public Safety Bulletin The Northside Public Safety Council (NPSC) would like to wish all of our fellow Northsiders the best happy and safe holidays. Here are some tips for preventing yourself from becoming a victim of Opportunistic Crimes. Porch Pirates: This time of year there will be many packages sent to your homes and businesses. You can make arrangements with the people you are expecting deliveries from to place any deliveries or packages in a safe place, whether it be on porches, in courtyards, or with neighbors who are willing to receive your deliveries. If you can offer to receive deliveries at your home or property for your neighbors, we encourage you to do so. You should also try and locate any security cameras in your area in case you become a victim of theft or vandalism. Smash and Grab: Theft from vehicles is one of the highest nonviolent crimes in the Northside. Citywide, most theft from vehicles is from leaving doors unlocked, but as of late, we are noticing more and more windows being broken on vehicles when items are visible such as electronics, packages, shopping bags or just loose coins. We highly recom-
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mend keeping nothing visible in your vehicles that may be of any value and Charles Street Area Council Northside Toastmasters please remember to lock all doors. 1st Monday, monthly, call for times 2nd & 4th Thursdays, monthly, 6:30 p.m. Carnegie Library, 1230 Federal St. Phone Scams: We all get an endless Pittsburgh Project, 2801 N. Charles St. 412-204-6018 amount of phone solicitors and scams 412.321.5567 and recognize that the less you answer Community Alliance of Spring Garden/ Observatory Hill, Inc. 3rd Wednesday, monthly, 7 p.m. calls you are not familiar with, the less East Deutschtown Byzantine Seminary, 3605 Perrysville Ave. the callers will continue to call. A lot 2nd Tuesday, monthly, 6:30 p.m. Fuhrer Building of St. Michael’s Church 412.231.2887 of these calls can look like they are 412.228.0376 The Promise Group coming from your neighborhood: They Deutschtown New Hope Council Every other Tuesday, 6 p.m. can even have the same exchange num3rd Thursday, monthly, 6:30 p.m. Western Pa. Humane Society bers as your cell phone exchange num- Community Center, 623 Suismon St. 412.321.1019 ber. Don’t be fooled and do NOT give Troy Hill Citizens Council any money or personal information to East Allegheny Community Council 2nd Tuesday, monthly, 7 p.m. March 8, June 6th, Sept. 12, Dec. 12. anyone you are not completely familiar Arnold’s Tea 1515 Tinsbury St. 412.321.2852 with. If it is a legitimate call, collecti- 412.321.1204 on, or concern, you will be notified by Fineview & Perry Hilltop Spring Hill Civic League mail or email. This also applies with Citizens Councils March 2, May 4, Sept. 14, Oct. 5, Nov. 2 6 p.m, Spring Hill Elementary School audicomputer or online scams stating that 4th Tuesday, monthly, 6 p.m. torium, contact@shcl.org your computer is going to shut down Contact for location info@ourfuturehilltop.org or crash. Just ignore them and call your 412-238-7528 Summer Hill Citizens Committee 3rd Tuesday, monthly, 6:30 p.m. internet supplier at first chance. Don’t Mexican War Streets Society WPXI Television Station community room be a victim of a scam. 3rd Monday, bi-monthly, 6:30-7 p.m. Northside Crime Statistics - In 1400 Buena Vista St. the month of October, there were 3,701 412.323.9030 calls to 911, approximately 140 arrests, DISCLAIMER: The viewpoints and opinions of the writers and contributors that appear in the Northside Chronicle and 54 arrests were a result of theft. Ap- do not necessarily reflect the viewpoints, opinions, beliefs or positions of the Northside Chronicle’s publishers, editors, staff and/or affiliates. The Northside Chronicle is not affiliated with any formal political, social, religious, educational proximately six guns were confiscated. or philosophical organization or party of any kind. The materials comprising the Northside Chronicle are provided by various organizations, community groups, advertisers, entities, writers and contributors and are provided as a to the readers of the Northside Chronicle on an “as-is” basis for informational purposes only. The Northside David Stacy is the president service Chronicle assumes no responsibility for any copyright infringement, errors or omissions in these materials and expressly any representations or warranties, express or implied, including, without limitation, any implied warranties of the Northside Public Safety disclaims of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose regarding the correctness, accuracy, completeness, timeliness and reliability of the information provided. The Northside Chronicle is not responsible for damages of any kind arising out Council. (NPSC). n of use, reference to, or reliance upon such information. Reference herein to any commercial product, process or service does not constitute or imply endorsement or favoring by the Northside Chronicle. © The Northside Chronicle 2019
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Paint-by-number mural on permanent display at Aviary
the back and when it is all done, it’s Not only did visitors get the going to permanently hang in the opportunity to participate in Maria DeSimone Prascak of classroom for everyone to see.” making their mark at the Aviary Maria’s Ideas presented Brushes DeSimone Prascak hopes to through the community mural, but and Birds at the National Aviary on inspire people not only to paint but there was also a scavenger hunt to Nov. 2-3. This event, included with admission, featured family-friendly art projects designed by DeSimone Prascak. Prints of her artwork were also available for sale at the event. “My artwork is inspired by the Aviary and the birds,” said DeSimone Prascak. “My very first art class ever in my career of 37 years was here in 1988. Met my husband, Johno, here and his artwork hangs permanently, and we also met here in 1988.” DeSimone Prascak said she Photo by Haley McMonagle met with people from the Aviary a few months ago to brainstorm a An Aviary guest paints part of the community mural designed as a “creative weekend.” One of the paint-by-number by Artist Maria DeSimone Prascak of Maria's Ideas. projects they produced was a 30-foot rainforest mural that to be inspired as individuals. encourage exploration of the faciliincludes images of the birds and “I hope it inspires people to be ty. sloths living at the Aviary. creative,” said DeSimone Prascak. “I designed a piece of artwork “I created a paint by number so “Play with paint and art, it’s very that is comprised of multiple pieces you can come, paint this mural, sign therapeutic.” of colorful paper in different sizes By Haley McMonagle
and shapes and they have to figure out the clues,” said DeSimone Prascak. “Throughout the Aviary there are little boxes of these little pieces that they find and at the end, they put them together and that creates one of the birds that live here.” Guests were also able to color in custom art designed by DeSimone Prascak to take home. “I designed four coloring pages that are also free to the public,” said DeSimone Prascak. “There is a coloring station where they can sit and color. Two are more for adults that are a little more detailed and two for children. Again, all designed from the birds and sloths that live here.” DeSimone Prascak also taught four one-hour painting classes. They were $40 a person and supplied new or experienced artists with all the supplies and models necessary to paint in a low-pressure environment. “The painting classes I am teaching are two sloths and two owls, one each day,” said DeSimone Prascak. See Mural, Page 25
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Sen. Fontana secures $200,000 for Davis Avenue Pedestrian Bridge By Ashlee Green Sen. Wayne Fontana awarded $200,000 in funding, provided through the Gaming Economic Development Fund, to the Davis Avenue Pedestrian Bridge project in Pittsburgh’s Northside. The money, awarded in November, will fund the initial design phase of the project, which will cost an estimated $2 million overall. “I’m happy to join with the City and the URA to help with the community priority, which was the rehab of the Davis Bridge. It’s an important link between communities there. We’d like to see it rebuilt and I’m sure it’ll be an asset to the community once it’s finished,” said Sen. Fontana in a phone interview with The Northside Chronicle. Fontana said he got on board with the project after the
Northside Leadership Conference and other community members came to him, advocating for its prioritization. “Obviously, it’s not the complete amount that’s needed, but I’m confident that the URA, the City, the community will find other sources to make sure that the project gets completed.” State Rep. Adam Ravenstahl also voiced his support for the project: “It is critical that residents have the ability to access and enjoy our beautiful parks. This funding brings us a step closer to making this project a reality for our neighbors in Brighton Heights.” The Davis Avenue Bridge, originally built in 1898 and 1899, was torn down in 2009 after it was inspected and found to be at risk of collapsing. Once rebuilt, it will reconnect the Northside neighborhood of Brighton Heights to Riverview Park. n
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Pittsburghers indulge in nostalgia at this year’s Vintage Mixer
“one-of-a-kind genuine vintage venThe Pittsburgh Vintage Mixer in 2012 and just completed its 14th dor fair that melds community, cre- is listed in the newly released book season. Started with the common The largest Pittsburgh Vintage ative inspiration, and nostalgia,” the 100 Things to Do in Pittsburgh Be- goal of bringing together local colMixer ever was held on Saturday, family-friendly event also included fore You Die by Rossilynne Culgan lectors and vendors under one roof, Nov. 9 from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. Run by cofounders Bess Dunlevy, Jason Sumney, and Michael Lutz, all lovers of vintage, kitsch, and nostalgia, the event returned to the Northside and was held at Nova Place, formerly the Allegheny Center Mall. This year, the event had 60 vendors selling genuine vintage and antiques. All of the vendors participating in the event were from the Pittsburgh region and brought a host of items for everyone in the market to reminisce over. There was furniture, housewares, fashion pieces, posters, books, vinyl, comics, toys, and so much more. This year, the event’s cofounders Photos by Haley McMonagle worked to double their capacity for vendors and supplied vintage col- Guests peruse collections of vintage glassware and colorful fashions at this year's Pittsburgh Vintage Mixer lectors with 3,000 covered parking held at Nova Place. Organizers of the event say it was the largest one they've ever had. spaces. Admission was five dollars and children under 12 could enter food and drinks from the Allegheny of The Incline, and is also featured the event is perfect for anyone lookfor free. Wine Mixer, Wigle Whiskey, Bada- in Rick Sebak’s 2018 WQED doc- ing to find their own nostalgic treaDescribed in a press release as a mo’s Pizza, and piebird. umentary series “Nebby.” It began sure. n By Haley McMonagle
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Opening of new Northside Comfort Inn delayed until spring porate owner of the Comfort Inn Inn project, will start work on the brand, has "brand standards" that building adjacent to the hotel next. The opening of a new Com- each of its hotels must adhere to, Located on the corner of East Street fort Inn & Suites in Pittsburgh's such as the same type of bed sheets and East Ohio Street, the former Northside has been pushed back and breakfast amenities, which Graf Workingmen's Bank will be turned until April 2020, according to John Graf, president and CEO of Priory Hospitality Group, the group that will operate the new hotel. Strategically situated on an East Ohio Street highway hub where Interstate 279 meets both Route 28 and Route 65, Graf hopes that the 96-room building will be a "...lynchpin in trying to revitalize the East Deutschtown neighborhood..." Graf also stated that there are plans for the hotel to serve as an employer for local residents and a collaborative space for surrounding Photo by Lauren Stauffer neighborhood groups. Two small event spaces in the hotel that can Opening of the new 96-room Comfort Inn & Suites on East Ohio Street hold approximately 50 people will has been pushed back until April 2020. be available, for example, at low or no cost for neighborhood meetings. said Priory Hospitality Group has into a "cool, art-forward event These rooms will also feature both little control over, he does hope to space" with a rooftop bar. Graf esmusical acts and dance club vibes employ a Northside-based catering timates that this project will be a and be used for events like wedding operation. much faster one than the hotel and receptions. Graf said that October Develop- should take around nine months to While Choice Hotels, the cor- ment, the developer of the Comfort complete. By Ashlee Green
Graf and his wife Suzanne own the 42-room historic Priory Hotel, which is just a few blocks away from the Comfort Inn, in Historic Deutschtown. They bought into the Graf family business in the early 2000s and over time, Graf said he learned and now knows the market. While the Priory is half the size of the forthcoming Comfort Inn, Graf says it's a "unique experience" and "one that's very much ingrained into the fabric of the history of Deutschtown." He said there's "more of an experiential aspect to it than there would be at a newly built, branded hotel." But the philosophy of customer service at The Priory is something Graf said will be carried over to the Comfort Inn. "...Our plan is to really make people feel super welcome there and also feel like they're really being catered to, but it's a product that is aimed at a lower price point," said Graf of the new hotel. "The thing that I say, though, is that it doesn't cost an extra dime in operational costs to go the extra mile and give See Hotel, Page 10
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When community groups collaborate: An interview with Nancy Noszka By Ashlee Green The Brighton Heights Citizens Federation and Brightwood Civic Group joined forces this year on their longstanding annual fall Halloween parade and Pumpkinfest. Northside Chronicle Managing Editor Ashlee Green talked with Nancy Noszka, development consultant for Brightwood Civic Group, to ask about the collaboration.
wood Civic Group, and Brighton Heights Citizens Federation, which represents the City of Pittsburgh neighborhood of Brighton Heights. Most of the kids go to Morrow Elementary School, which is in Brighton Heights. There's a bridge that connects the two neighborhoods on Shadeland Avenue, and we marched across that bridge, which is somewhat symbolic. Traditionally, people have fears about crossing the bridge
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The Brighton Heights Citizens Federation joined forces with the Brightwood Civic Group on Oct. 26 for a Halloween parade and Pumpkinfest. Northside Chronicle: What was the inspiration behind the two community groups, Brighton Heights Citizens Federation and Brightwood Civic Group, collaborating on their annual fall events this year? Nancy Noszka: Most people come to both. We decided it would be a good day to collaborate. It was more for the kids, so that the kids could enjoy the day. There are so many volunteers that put efforts into both days that it just made sense to combine them.
either way, so it's a way to tie the two neighborhoods together. NSC: What activities were available for kids and family during the event? NN: We had pony rides, a balloon sculptor, a pumpkin patch, pumpkin decorating, a bouncy house, face painting by Cheryl Capezzuti, and a free lunch. Venture Outdoors came and they did two activities: One was a bicycle rodeo and the other was bicycle bowling. We had candy bags and raffle prizes. Walmart in Gibsonia donated four bikes this year and we raffled them off for free.
NSC: What neighbors were part of this joint effort? This was the 29th annual event. I raised the funds from local vendors NN: The neighborhoods of Mar- and elected officials. WesBanco was shall-Shadeland, which is BrightSee Noszka, Page 11
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Fetterman discusses state's clemency obstacles at luncheon
From NSCDF, Page 1 on which kind of clemency they receive. A pardon is often the desired option for those who have been convicted because it makes it possible to have a criminal record expunged. A commutation means that a person’s sentence can be partially or completely reduced but it leaves no possibility for it to be taken off of someone’s record. Many employers will require that hirees list if they have been convicted of a felony. This is part of why Fetterman is so passionate about reforming the process to prevent “perpetual punishment.” “...It’s critical to allow people the opportunity for that second chance to be a better parent, to be a better businessperson, to be able to serve their community as a public elected official, to be on your kid’s PTA, whatever it is,” said Fetterman in his speech. The Lieutenant Governor mentioned that he has employed
two people who were both once reducing that average for convicts condemned to life in prison, then seeking clemency. pardoned by the system. Fetterman Fetterman spoke for about 20 claimed that under his leadership minutes about the depth of Penn-
that the system has stagnated for 40 years and was exacerbated when Pennsylvania’s Board of Pardons pardoned Reginald McFadden, a convict charged with murder, in 1994. McFadden, upon his release from prison, proceeded to murder two people and rape a woman. The state legislature then decided that the vote to commute a life sentence must be unanimous. The board of people who decide on commutations in Pennsylvania include Fetterman, Attorney General Josh Shapiro, Corrections Expert Harris Gubernick, psychiatrist Dr. John P. Williams, and Victim RepPhoto by HongChing Cheung resentative Marsha H. Grayson, EsAfter announcing a rebrand of the Northside Community Development quire. Fund's logo and website, the organization's Executive Director, Mark Fetterman pointed out the Masterson, pictured here with Jeni Cooper of PNC Bank, thanked irony that it takes a two-thirds NSCDF's partners for their generous financial support. vote to change the Constitution and yet all must agree upon commuting and Wolf’s, the time for processing sylvania’s clemency obstacles. He a person’s sentence. pardons went down from an average said that the state was second only “The criminal justice system is of 14 years to around two. He said to Florida in how many people die See NSCDF, Page 16 that they would continue to work on while in prison. He went on to say
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Above photo from 2018-2019 season. Perry Traditional Academy Commodore’s wrestling team ranked third out of six City League teams last year.
Varsity Wrestling Schedule 2019-2020 Tuesday, December 10: Allderdice @ Perry 4:00 P.M. Thursday, December 12: Perry @ Brashear 4:00 P.M. Thursday, January 9: Obama and Perry @ Westinghouse 4:00 P.M. Wednesday, January 15: Carrick @ Perry 4:00 P.M. Saturday, January 25: Team Semi Finals 11:00 A.M. & Team Championship 1:00
P.M. @ Carrick Monday, February 3: PIAA 1ST ROUND @ TBD 7:00 P.M. Saturday, February 15: City League Individual Tournament @ Carrick 10:00 A.M. Friday, February 29: PIAA Regionals @ Altoona TBD Friday, March 5-7: PIAA Championship @ Hershey TBD
Varsity Girls & Boys Basketball Schedule Both Commodore seasons hit the court on Friday, January 3rd with Boys @ Brashear and Girls @ home against
Brashear for a 3:15 P.M. games. Home games are played at Perry High School Gymnasium.
Middle School Flag Football Standings
Pittsburgh King finished in second place out of twelve City League teams this season, with an overall nine wins and one loss compared to an undefeated 2018 season. Allegheny Traditional Academy followed right behind in third
place with eight wins, three losses. Manchester moved up to finish fourth place with seven wins and three losses. Schiller ranked in at seventh with five wins, five losses and Morrow remains in the 11th seat with one win and 9 losses this season.
Middle School Girls Volleyball Standings
Middle School Girls & Boys Basketball Schedule
Allegheny Traditional Academy represented the Northside Middle Schools in the 11 team league and finished last with one win and eight losses.
Teams are scheduled for same day, same location tournaments beginning at 3 P.M. Season games run November 18 - January 9th. Quarter-final Playoffs begin January 13, 2020.
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Graf: Customer service philosophy at Priory will be carried over to Comfort Inn From Hotel, Page 6 a guest assistance or anticipate their needs and to do that kind of thing," said Graf. He believes that the new hotel will create a positive economic effect in the Northside. "You're going to be bringing in—if the place is occupied—maybe another 200, 220 people a night into the neighborhood," said Graf. "...so, we would see those folks kind of getting unleashed out into the neighborhood and we see some economic effect there." Graf explained that since there will not be a coffee shop in the Comfort Inn, guests will likely make the trek to nearby Kaffeehaus Cafe on Chestnut Street for their morning dose of caffeine and to Penn Brewery on Vinial Street for food and beer. "The good thing about a hotel is that—if you think about it from an economic—the standpoint of an economic driver, it's an attraction that brings new money into an economic zone,” said Graf. "...The people that will be staying with us primarily are going to be from out of town, so you're going to bring money in from Cleveland and from Washington D.C., from New York City, from wherever, spend it here, and it stays here." Graf also referenced what he called a "ripple effect" that he said often happens in development projects like this one: When investment is made in a developing neighborhood, other investors start
to "have confidence in the neighborhood." Some residents of East Deutschtown, however, have concerns about the hotel, specifically its signage. Back in October, October Development re-
Photo by Ashlee Green
John Graf, president and CEO of Priory Hospitality Group, will operate the new hotel. quested variances from the City of Pittsburgh to install three large, illuminated signs around the hotel. These signs, according to the Community Alliance of Spring Garden and East Deutschtown (CASGED) neighborhood group, are in violation of a local zoning code. The group's comments were submitted to the Zoning Board. In response to the comments, the developer agreed that if the variance were granted, one of the signs would be turned off between the hours of midnight and 5 a.m. A decision is expected to be made by the Zoning Board by the end of November. "We're really excited to get the place open, I can say that, and get it humming," said Graf. "I think everybody's going to be very pleased with it once it's up and running. It's going to be a nice asset, I think, for the community." n
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YINZBURGH! COMICS By Nils Hanczar
Noszka: Marching across Shadeland Avenue bridge is symbolic
cilwoman Darlene Harris was the judge. We had four entries, we'd like the major sponsor this year and so to do more next year. was Highmark. We purchased the food, and this year we hired a local NSC: Will the dual event be planned caterer and he brought his grill. His again for next year? name is James Reed. He sets up daily at Young Brothers Bar. Johanna's Garden gave out flowers this year. She owns a flower shop on Shadeland Avenue in Marshall-Shadeland. From Noszka, Page 8
I didn't go to the parade itself, but I understand that it was well-attended. Allegheny County Executive Rich Fitzgerald was there. NSC: Anything new or exciting outside of the combination of parade and festival?
Photo courtesy of the Brighton Heights Citizens Federation
Residents from Marshall-Shadeland and Brighton Heights march NN: We had a food truck this year in costume during this year's for the first time: Mac & Gold food Halloween parade on Oct. 26. truck, and we had a baking contest. NN: Yes, we plan on doing it next NSC: Who won the baking contest year as well. We'd like to make sure, as far as next year, that we have more and what was their pie? people watching the parade and enNN: The winner made a strawber- tering the baking contest. We did get ry shortcake. We gave cash prizes: a One Northside mini-grant, which $100 for first place, $50 for second helped to fund the event. Thank you place, and $25 for third prize. Coun- to everyone that volunteered. n
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Saturday, December 7th & Sunday, December 8th at 4PM A holiday music tradition featuring internationally acclaimed soloists with Festival Choir and Chamber Orchestra plus special guests Chancel Choir of First United Methodist Church in Shadyside. $18 general admission | $12 students and seniors | Free admission for children 12 & under, military, veterans, firefighters, police. Family friendly. Handicapped accessible. Cookie reception with soloists to follow on site in the Victorian Chapel. Non-perishable food items for the Northside Common Ministries Community Food Pantry will be happily accepted at the door. Tickets available at www.calvarypgh. com
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Celebrating 35 years of Northsiders, for The Northside Pictured left is a scan of The Northside Chronicle's first December newspaper cover. This 1985 issue was twenty pages dedicated to remembering the 'Old Northside' and the 'way we were'. The staff included original publisher, Larry Evans; managing editor (to later become publisher), John H. Lyon; associate editor, Chuck Limpar; community news editor, Rita Doyle; staff artist, Ken Schontz; photographer, Michael Chikiris of Allegheny Studio, and advertising associate, Angela Geyer. What began as a bi-monthly community newspaper run by a handful of Northsiders in February 1985 has now, in this twelth issue, completed 35 Volumes of Northside news. Knowing that many of those from the beginning of this newspaper are no longer with us, it
felt right to reflect as they had from the start. As Northside enters a new decade we invite readers to write to us, by post mail, their memories of the way we were. We, the staff at The Northside Chronicle, continue to ask you to patron Northside businesses and become involved in your community groups this holiday season, and every season. Looking back at the way we were also helps us to look at who we are now and if we're lucky, we might see the tradition of collecting stories and memories in a free, printed newspaper dedicated to The Northside will continue for a decade more. As some oldtimers might be heard to say, "There are two sides to Pittsburgh. The Northside and the outside- and Northside is the
best side." In that same light, local news has two sides- print and not print. Generally speaking (or printing), print is the best side when it comes to making sure everyone can remember the way things were as the story was then unfolding. Newspapers are a tangibly etched archive one can not unplug. We hope you continue to enjoy this publication each month and join us in celebrating 35 years as we move on to the 36th Volume next year by being part of the Northside's unfolding story. From The Northside Chronicle staff, board of directors and advertisers: we thank you readers and wish everyone a happy holiday season and fruitful new year in 2020.
4th Annual Reader’s Choice Awards Best of Northside Small Business Winners 2019 Thank you to all of our readers who nominated and voted for your favorite small businesses of the Northside! Special thank you to all of our Northside small businesses who invest in our communities each and every day.
Best Gift Shop #1 Wagsburgh #2 TIE The Farmer’s Daughter Flowers and City of Asylum Bookstore #3 The Warhol Store @ Warhol Museum Best Jewelry Store #1 Mustard & Relics # Laverty Jewelry & Gifts #3 Annex Best Vintage Store #1 Mustard & Relics #2 Get Hip Records #3 TIE City Books & The Government Center Best Lifestyle Store #1 Wagsburgh #2 Lynn & Barrett #3 Annex
Best Chiropractor #1 Observatory Hill Chiropractic #2 Kropf Chiropractic #3 Phillips Family Chiropractic Best Pet Service #1 Wagsburgh #2 Humane Animal Rescue #3 Doggone Delightful Best Laundromat #1 Brighton Cafe #2 Old Towne Laundry #3 Troy Hill Coin Laundry Best Cleaning Service #1 Dirt Doctors Cleaning Services Best Bed & Breakfast Hotel #1 The Priory Hotel #2 The Inn on the Mexican War Streets #3 The Parador Inn
Best T-shirt Shop #1 North Shore Tee #2 Armory Print Works (for- Best Contractor #1 Mr. Renovation, Chris Waraks merly 3E Studios) #2 Detailed Properties, Josh Nard #3 Alphabet City #3 Team Properties, Guy Schutzes Best Record Store Best Auto Garage #1 Get Hip Records #2 The Government Center #1 Lockhart Tire #2 Northside Auto #3 Ray Walsh Auto Best Bike Shop #1 Bicycle Heaven Best Bank #2 Bear Dog Bicycles #1 SSB Bank #2 First National Bank Best Book Store #3 Wesbanco #1 City of Asylum Bookstore Best Insurance #2 City Books Agent #1 Cassie Turner, Liberty Best Camera Store Mutual Insurance #1 Bernie’s Photo Center #2 TIE Wayne Alling, Alling Agency - Nationwide Best Hardware Store Insurance and Jean E Koch #1 Mueller’s Hardware Insurance #3 T Rankin Agency, State Best Pet Store Farm Insurance #1 Wagsburgh Best Pharmacy #1 Waltmire Pharmacy Best Dentist #1 TIE Dr. Dan Strinkoski and Northside Dental
Best Real Estate Agent
#1 Brian Larson, Coldwell Banker Real Estate #2 Jessica Baker, Your Town Realty #3 Danielle Graham Robinson, Exp Realty Best Flower Shop #1 The Farmer’s Daughter Flowers #2 Johanna’s Garden #3 Root Sellar at Mayfly Market Best Food Market #1 Tom Friday’s Market #2 Farmer’s Market in Allegheny Commons #3 Mayfly Market & Deli Best Makeup/Stylist Service
#1 Bellevue Beauty Bar & Spa (Troy Hill) #2 Pearl Perfecting Studio #3 Makup By Bo Best Nail Salon #1 Pearl Perfecting Studio #2 Ambiance Nail & Hair Gallery #3 Nails Today
Best Hair Salon or Barber Shop
#1 The Humble Barber Co. #2 Motive Salon #3 Steel City Cutz
Best Coffee/Tea Spot #1 California Coffee Bar #2 Kaffeehaus # Commonplace Coffee Best Vegetarian or Vegan Dish Spot #1 Nicky’s Thai Kitchen #2 Bistro To Go #3 El Burro Best Lunch Spot #1 Peppi’s #2 TIE Kaffeehaus and California Coffee Bar #3 TIE Max’s Allegheny Tavern and Federal Galley
Best Fitness Business
#1 California Cycle Path #2 Pittsburgh Acupuncture & Massageworks #3 Allegheny YMCA Best Breakfast Spot #1 California Coffee Bar #2 Kaffeehaus #3 TIE Lindos Restaurant and Allegheny Sandwich Shoppe
Best Bakery #1 BreadWorks #2 Prior Fine Pastries #3 Kaffeehaus Best Pastry Shop #1 Priory Fine Pastries #2 Kaffeehaus #3 Chateau Cafe & Cakery Best Venue for Live Music
Best Dinner Spot #1 Nicky’s Thai Kitchen #2 Max’s Allegheny Tavern #3 Legend’s Eatery
#1 Elks Lodge #339 #2 Park House #3 City of Asylum @ Alphabet City®
Best Catering Service
Best Venue for Visual or Performing Arts #1 New Hazlett Theater #2 City of Asylum @ Alphabet City® #3 Artist Image Resource
#1 Bistro To Go #2 Max’s Allegheny Tavern #3 Chateau Cafe & Cakery Best Craft Drink Spot
#1 Bier’s Pub #2 Allegheny City Brewing #3 Penn Brewery Best Happy Hour #1 Bier’s Pub #2 Federal Galley #3 Max’s Allegheny Tavern
Best Health & Wellness Business Best Beer Distributor
#1 California Cycle Path #2 Pittsburgh Acupuncture & Massageworks #3 Wagsburgh
Best Pizza Spot #1 Badamo’s Pizza #2 Giorgio’s Place #3 TIE Frank’s Pizza and Chubby’s Pizza & Hoagies
#1 East Street Distributor #2 Northside Beer #3 Caruso Beer Distribution Best Brewery #1 War Streets Brewing at Bier’s Pub #2 Penn Brewery #3 Allegheny City Brewing Best Bar for Good Drinks, Good Food, and Good People
Best Museum #1 Randyland #2 Andy Warhol Museum #3 Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh Best Members Lodge or Group
#1 Allegheny Elks Lodge #339 #2 Teutonia Männerchor #3 Northside Rotary Club Best Caterer or Event Planner #1 Bistro To Go #2 Cool Beans Food Truck by Legend’s Eatery #3 Cafe on the Corner Best Marketing Service
#1 Armory Print Works #2 Pipitone Group #3 EM Media
#1 Bier’s Pub #2 Monterey Pub Best Print Service #3 TIE Allegheny City Brewing and Max’s Alleghe- #1 Minuteman Press #2 EM Media ny Tavern #3 Armory Print Works
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Ask An Attorney By Matthew D. Gailey, Gailey Law Group Instead of talking about easements, the tort of conversion, or the process of forming a contract, I thought I would use this month's article to focus on the holiday season. One of the best parts about Christmas in the Northside are the people. You can see folks heading down to the Pitt and Steeler games at Heinz field enjoying being with friends and family, despite the fact that the Steeler games haven't been all that enjoyable this year. There are Christmas parties all over the Northside to attend. I am especially fond of the eggnog which can be found at these festivities. Many homes decorate themselves with beautiful decorations that bring a warm sensation to your heart. Our house will probably have to replace our illuminated Frosty the Snowman decoration because he has seen better days. Finally, Christmas Eve services at our Northside places of worship remind us all to be kind and thankful for all of the blessings of the past year.
I also wanted to take the opportunity to thank my fellow Northsiders for being the wonderful people that you are. I still haven't gotten around to taking a family Christmas photograph yet, so I thought I would attach a picture of my wife Emily, our daughter Gabriella, and myself cheering on our Pitt Panthers. From my family to yours, we wish all of our fellow Northsiders a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
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Allegheny City Central
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Leonard Petrancosta to Alicia Telega at 1523 Monterey St. for $462,700.
Stephanie Grimm to Maxanna Properties Inc. at 1312 Complete St. for $12,000 (Value: $48,140).
Christopher Ortmann to Nikki Bruner at 15 Alpine ave for $380,000.
T1 Long Term Holdings 1 LLC to VB One LLC at 1408 Evandale Road for $132,139.
Clinique Brundidge to Dustin and AlyssaGrace Newberry Stiver, 1500 Boyle St., $290,000.
John Arnold to PD Investments LLC at 1228 Hodgkiss St. for $225,000.
Brighton Heights
James Martin to WGMAC LLC at 2916 Wadlow St. for $15,000.
Cash for Homes Pgh LLC to W. North Development LLC at 3700 Brighton Rd. for $225,000.
Observatory Hill
Ryan Deloplaine to Peter DeComo trustee at 208 Carpenter Lane for $190,000.
Michael Breskovich to George Isaac and Eilzabeth Cole at 41 Defoe St. for $150,000.
Arlinda Moriarty to First National Bank PA at 3442 Fleming Ave. for $4,550.
Donald Berry to Knowhere LLC at 406 Stillwell St. for $30,000.
Estate of James Porvaznik to Alna Spencer at 3446 Harbison Ave. for $115,000.
Lee David Morello to Andrew and Abigail Klesick at 3781 East St. for $134,900.
Penn Pioneer Enterprises LLC to Clark J Crowley Bunyard at 3407 Brighton Rd. for $170,000.
Timothy Morgan to Ryan Deloplaine at 4119 Grizella St. for $53,500.
Matthew McGarrity to Faith Harfield at 1821 Davis Ave. for $48,000.
Anne Mestang to David Bielewicz and Jackie Baker at 56 Hemphill St. for $112,000.
Ralph Lowe Jr. to Stephen Williams at 3652 Harbison Ave. for $164,900.
Firas Alcheikh Ali to TRA 9 LLC at 4104-4106 Perrysville Ave. for $131,000.
John Fritz to Matthew and Hanna Gregory at 4000 Oswald St. for $164,000.
Perry Hilltop
Samuel James Fratto to SJF Properties LLC at 1105 Woods Run Ave. for $1 (Value: $34,916).
Pittsburgh City to William Duff and Sara Gopal at 1820 University Ave. for $24,000.
Samuel James Fratto to SJF Properties LLC at 1107 Woods Run Ave. for $1 (Value: $23,200).
HSBC Bank USA NA trustee to Donald and Amy Stevens at 2305 Holyoke St. for $11,800.
California-Kirkbride
Spring Hill
3 Rivers Group L.P. to Shawna Duerr at 1209-1211 Colfax St. for $139,000.
Walz Street Venture LLC to Poornima Kaniarasu at 1711-1715 Walz St. for $150,000.
North Side Assoc. L.P. to Northside Props. Res. 2 LLC at 1200 Kunkle Way for $7,744,568.
Joseph Matthew Frankovich to 1110 Haslage LLC at 1110 Haslage Ave. for $95,000.
Mistick PBT to North Side Assoc. L.P. at 1010 Lamont St. for $1 (Value: $39,440).
Robert Hutton Jr. to Robert Gerstberger Jr. at 1006 S Side Ave. for $40,400.
Bank NY Mellon trustee to Mazz & Lupi Enterprises LLC at 1308 Stranmore St., $16,000.
Summer Hill
East Deutschtown
Rita Roberts to Amber Deemer at 253 Morrisey St. for $108,900.
Terry Johnson to Brian Weismantle trustee at 810 Phineas St. for $30,000.
Troy Hill
Historic Deutschtown
Robert Steffes to Phillip Lewis and Lenka Clayton at 1926 Ley St. for $208,000.
Chad Fisher to Madhur Paharia and Brittany Kregiel at 808 Cedar Ave. for $636,000.
Patricia Murphy to Paul Godfrey at 1150 Basin St. for $204,000.
October Real Estate Holdings LLC to Joseph and Linda Iannotta at 810 Middle St., $385,000.
Casey Cunniff to Jeffrey and Melanie Fletcher at 1144 Brabec St. for $37,000.
Manchester Lee Casteel Curges to Glenn Washington at 1313 Columbus Ave. for $14,600. Glenn Washington to Jakim Donaldson at 1313 Columbus Ave. for $20,000. SLC Manchester LLC to Christopher Parke at 1321 Liverpool St. for $182,600. William Ball to Sharece Abee at 1446 N. Franklin St. for $117,000.
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Guests make their mark at the Aviary with "Brushes and Birds"
to paint a mural,’ so everyone does vealed to the public on Thursday, their little bit and together it creates Nov. 21 and is now on display per“We have live models. Valentino is this giant mural. [It’s] a work of art manently in the National Aviary’s going to be the model for the sloth... which I think is really special,” she Learning Center. then there is the Eurasian eagle owl. No experience is necessary. There may be people with more experience.” DeSimone Prascak said her classes are very laid back. “I show everything step by step, which brush to hold, and how to hold it. If they already know and they want to move on, they can move forward and don’t have to wait for the next step. I actually like it when everyone’s paintings don’t look the same,” she said. Brushes and Birds allowed for a community of artists to create a timeless work of art for the Aviary Photo by Molly Titus where they could make their mark no matter their experience. The completed community mural, designed as a paint-by-number, is “For me, [the mural is] the most now on display permanently in the National Aviary's Learning Center. exciting part of this because as one person, most people would say said. The National Aviary is always ‘I can't paint’ or ‘I don't know how The completed mural was re- offering special events and DeSFrom Mural, Page 3
imone Prascak says it continues to have a lot to offer beyond just animals. “I think a lot of people don't
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DeSimone Prascak leads a painting class for Brushes and Birds with sloth model, Valentino. even realize that it's not just a place to look at beautiful birds and sloths. They are involved in conservation and education internationally, it's fantastic what they do. This is the National Aviary, there is no other one in the country. It is a very special place; a treasure for sure.” n
CCAC Allegheny to build new Workforce Training Center
Renderings courtesy of CCAC
Renderings of a newly planned Workforce Training Center on CCAC’s Allegheny Campus in the Northside were distributed on Nov. 15. The center will be the “cornerstone” of a $65 million workforce development campaign at CCAC Allegheny called “Pioneering Pittsburgh’s New Workforce.” It’s designed to, according to a press release, “increase access to programs that prepare students for careers in high-demand fields.” A press conference on the CCAC Allegheny Campus took place on Nov. 18, where Highmark Health presented a lead gift to the campaign of $5 million. n
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Six-week COPS & HOOPS program wraps up in the Northside Courtesy of the Pittsburgh Bureau of Police The Pittsburgh Bureau of Police (PBP) and Saving Our Sons and Daughters, a “community-driven grassroots response to the issues of youth violence,� wrapped up a six-week program called COPS & HOOPS (Hold Off On Pulling Shots) held at the Infinite Lifestyle Solutions teen drop-in center in the Northside. COPS & HOOPS was developed by Cecelia Ware, the executive director of Infinite Lifestyle Solutions with the purpose to collaborate and assist youth to gain
a better understanding and appreciation for the opportunities and challenges related to police work, and to inspire hope that violence is preventable. This effort also strengthened the relationships police officers have with the youth in the communities they serve. Many PBP officers participated throughout the program, including Pittsburgh Police Chief Scott Schubert, Assistant Chief Lavonnie Bickerstaff, and both Community Resource Officers (CROs) and Neighborhood Resource Officers (NROs). Members of the Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) team, K-9 Unit, Mounted
Unit, Narcotics and Vice Squad, were also present. Graffiti and Crime Unit, and GVI At the end of each sessi(Group Violence Intervention) Unit on, the police and youth ate a home-cooked meal together. On Week Six, the police and youth from the Foundation of Hope Diversion Program and the Juvenile Probation Community Intensive Supervision Program (CISP) program played basketball together and ended with a banquet. Infinite Lifestyle Solutions partnered with the Propel Photo by Police Chief Scott Schubert Wellness Center and School to host Participants in the six-week COPS the basketball game and awards din& HOOPS program held at the ner. The youth appreciated the initiInfinite Lifestyle Solutions teen drop-in center in Brighton Heights ative and felt it should be replicated throughout the City. n sit in a "restorative circle."
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