Feb. 2015 by The Northside Chronicle

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Hopheads take over Priory, talk Mattress Factory celebrates MLK Day beer during signature brewer event with creative activities

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From L to R: Scott Smith, Chris Trogner and Bill Covaleski at the Meeting of the Malts III Jan. 22 at the Priory Hotel. By Justin Criado The Priory Hotel in Historic Deutschtown is use to hosting big, important events. The Grand Hall is breathtaking and has a certain Medieval feel. That was the case Thursday, Jan. 22 when the Brewers of Pennsylvania presented the third Meeting of the Malts, which included a panel discussion, microbrews and a five-course meal, but could have been mistaken for a Knights of the Round Table event with all the brew and food going around. “Pittsburgh is very much a hop-forward town. Really big, hoppy beers are appreciated here,” Bill Covaleski of Victory Brewing Company (Downingtown, Pa.) said. “I like to say bitter beers are for happy people.

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So I guess you guys are happy.” Covaleski along with brewers Chris Trogner of Troegs Independent Craft Brewery (Hershey, Pa.) and East End Brewing Company’s Scott Smith (Pittsburgh’s East Liberty) made up the panel, highlighting the current state of microbreweries and explaining which beers pair best with the courses the audience were enjoying. “Pittsburgh is a thirsty beer market,” Covaleski said. “The diversity of beers that are appreciated in this market is noticeable to begin with.” Nearly 150 people enjoyed the two-hour meal and discussion, which Pittsburgh PostGazette food & flavor editor Bob Batz, Jr. moderated. With microbrews gaining See Malts, Page 10

By Sabrina Romano Copious amounts of craft supplies, a jazzy deejay, and children running around are not the first things that come to mind when you think of a superb art museum. But Central Northside’s Mattress Factory had all of this in its lobby for the annual celebration of Martin Luther King,w Jr.’s birthday, Jan. 19. A few hundred adults and children attended the festive celebration and were able to view the galleries for a “give what you can” admission cost, including Mayor Bill Peduto. “It is a way to truly live Dr. King’s legacy,” Peduto said. “You see children from the Northside and across all the rivers celebrating.” Peduto said events like this one illustrate exactly what community is. “(This event) is what community is about. People make community, not bricks,” Peduto said. See MLK, Page 12

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Public Safety With the winter weather mak- and, adequate shade and/or shelter ing its presence felt, the Northside within the tethered area. Public Safety Council wants to re•The dog is tethered outdoors mind people to remove all the snow for no more than 30 minutes if from their vehicles before driving. the temperature is below 32F or “The snow can blow off in above 90F. to other people’s view and cause •Dog houses can’t be constructed an accident,” council president of metal or material that conducts David Stacy said. “You have to heat or cold; must be moisture make sure all the snow is off.” and wind proof; at least threeAlso in regards to snow ac- inches off the ground; and, a roof cumulation, make sure that fire extending at least eight-inches to hydrants are clear of snow piles. keep out rain; and, have suitable In other public safety news, bedding material (straw, or cedar the city passed a new ordinance shavings), to provide insulaabout pet care and weather condition. Blankets, rags and other tions, according to a press release. material(s) that retain moisture The new guidelines are as folare not permitted for bedding. lows: •Dogs can’t be tethered out•Dog houses need to be large side unless the tether is attached enough to accommodate the dog to the dog by a non-choke collar, so as to allow for ample room for attached by swivel anchors. the dog. • The tether must be at least 10 •Violators can face fines up to feet or 3x the length of the dog; $500, as determined by a judge. For questions or concerns chains can’t be more than 1/8 contact officer Larry Crawford at inch. larry.crawford@pittsburghpa.gov. •Easy access to food and water

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The Light of Life Mission in Central Northside celebrated the holiday season by holding its annual coat drive and Christmas meal Tuesday, Dec. 23. Mayor Bill Peduto briefly stopped in to help serve hot meals.

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City of Asylum names local poet award winner

By Justin Criado City of Asylum announced Lori Jakiela, a poet and memoirist, as winner of the 2015 City of Asylum/Pittsburgh Prize Monday, Jan. 19. Previous prize winners include Terrance Hayes (2011) and Román Antopolsky (2013). “I’m pleased and proud to announce Lori Jakiela has won our 2015 prize,” said Henry Reese, Co-founder and President of City of Asylum. “We received many impressive and eminently wellqualified applications, which included poetry, prose, and drama. Jakiela’s dedication to her craft means that she will be able to use her residency in Belgium to her artistic advantage, but I also feel that she reflects well on the literary community of our city and represents the values of City of Asylum in a special way.” Jakiela was chosen from a

pool of writer-applicants, residents of Western Pennsylvania aged 30 and over, who have published at least one full-length book of poetry, fiction, or non-fiction. The 2015 City of Asylum/Pittsburgh prize consists of a monthlong, all-expenses-paid writing residency in Brussels, Belgium. Applications were judged by Chuck Kinder, the celebrated author of Snakehunters and Honeymooners: A Cautionary Tale. In selecting Jakiela, Chuck Kinder stated, “While I found many pleasures in quite a few of the entries, I kept returning with delight and excitement to the writing sample in Lori Jakiela’s application.” The prize is part of City of Asylum’s Bridges initiative, which will create a number of international writer residencies for Western Pennsylvania writers. This residency is a collaboration with the

Belgian literary organization, Het beschrijf, and is hosted at the Passa Porta literary center in Brussels. Jakiela is the author of the memoirs The Bridge to Take When Things Get Serious (C&R Press) and Miss New York Has Everything (Hatchette), as well as the poetry collection Spot the Terrorist (Turning Point). Her limited-edition poetry chapbooks include The Regulars (Liquid Paper Press/winner of The Nerve Cowboy Chapbook competition); The Mill Hunk’s Daughter Meets the Queen of Sky (Finishing Line); and Red Eye (Pudding House). Her third memoir—Belief Is Its Own Kind of Truth, Maybe—is set to be released from Atticus Books in 2015. She has been nominated for The Pushcart Prize many times, is the recipient of a Golden Quill award for column writing from

the Pennsylvania Newspaper Association, performed at Lollapalooza and won the first-ever Literary Death Match/Pittsburgh. A former flight attendant and journalist, Jakiela now teaches writing. She received the Alumni Association’s Outstanding Faculty Award from The University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg, where she is an associate professor of English in the undergraduate Creative and Professional Writing Program. She also teaches in the graduate writing program at Chatham University and co-directs the summer writing festival at Chautauqua Institution. She lives outside of Pittsburgh with her husband—author Dave Newman—and their family. She occasionally blogs about writing and other stuff she likes at Stuff I Like, Stuff I Write. For more City of Asylum news see Page 19

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New year brings new health program By Lindsey Blocki In honor of its 25th anniversary, the Allegheny General Hospital–Northside Partnership began a new initiative entitled “Be Well, Stay Well–Northside.” Like many neighborhoods throughout the Pittsburgh region, many Northside community members are addressing heart disease, obesity, diabetes, cancers and chronic health problems. The situation is made worse by the lack of preventive healthcare resources available to this underserved population. Through “Be Well–Stay Well,” Northside residents are able to participate in preventive health care education and programming on topics such as stroke prevention, heart health and nutrition. Events are held locally in the Northside at various organizations, restaurants and businesses. This pro-

gram is made possible in part by a grant from Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield and in an initiative of the AGH Northside Partnership. This February, a new challenge is beginning within the “Be Well– Stay Well” program entitled “New Year–New You.” Through this challenge, Northside residents will have the opportunity to commit themselves to various healthy lifestyle goals, in addition to attending monthly health workshops. Goals will be specific to the individual’s personal health needs and include nutrition, exercise and education. Northside residents participating in the “New Year–New You” challenge will be given tools and resources to help them meet their health goals as well as through the camaraderie and support from their participating neighbors and hospital staff. This challenge will run from

Feb 2015 to Aug. 2015 and include monthly health workshops on topics such as heart health, nutrition and healthy cooking; participant check-ins and goal evaluation; various tools and materials to aid in the individual’s success, including fitness accessories and clothing; a challenge completion celebration for the Northside, including wellness and cultural festivities and more. The kick-off event for the “New Year–New You” initiative will Monday, Feb. 9 at the YMCAAllegheny on 600 West North Ave. Information on heart health, screenings, line dancing, food and the chance to win a free threemonth pass to the YMCA.This event as well as all “Be Well” events are free and open to the public. To RSVP or for questions call 412330-2535 or email Lindsey Blocki at lindsey@pittsburghnorthside.com

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Northside officer, commander served all communities through selflessness

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Officer Forrest Hodges (left) with Zone 1 Public Safety council president David Stacy. ment to Major Crimes at PittsBy Sabrina Romano burgh headquarters in Jan. 2015. When a man had a heart attack Although their careers in the and collapsed outside the Consol Northside were different, they both Energy Center during a Penguins felt an allegiance to the community. game, Officer Forrest Hodges After his 14 year service in the acted quickly and performed CPR United States Navy, Hodges came on the man, saving the man’s life. back to serve the Northside comWhen a cigar shop on Suismon munity where he was born and St. spiraled into a gentleman’s raised. He policed Zone One for the club with parties until dawn, ille- past 20 years and was most recentgal alcohol distribution, and pos- ly the community relations officer. sible prostitution, Commander “I think (living in the area) gave RaShall Brackney responded and me a better understanding of (the had a large role in closing the joint. community members’) issues and It is this commitment to the concerns,” Hodges said. “I’ve seen community and tenacity in solv- the things they were talking about ing crimes, that David Stacy, the because I live in the Northside.” president of the Zone 1 Public Unlike Hodges, Brackney, a Safety Council, appreciated be- commander since 2000, wasn’t fore Hodges’ retirement in Oct. See Zone 1, Page 23 2014 and Brackney’s reassign-

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Park House bar serves up history, atmosphere

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Park House owner Zamir Zahavi has made the Historic Deutschtown bar a place for all to enjoy its unique history and good tunes. By Brady Langmann The owner of Pittsburgh’s oldest tavern likes to take selfies. During January’s ill-fated Steelers playoff game, Zamir Zahavi, 55, comforted patrons by cheesing for pictures; all of which he dutifully uploaded to Facebook. Despite over 120 years of history to its name, staying with the times is nothing new for Zahavi and Northside’s Park House. When the building was built in 1892 by former Allegheny County Jail warden James Marshall, it was designed with a then-popular Victorian flair, which can still be seen in its stamped tin ceiling and brick walls. Leasing the land from famous Pittsburgher Mary Schenley, Marshall rented the building to various tenants until the 1920’s when the building transformed into a bakery and candy store. After Prohibition was lifted in 1933, Pittsburgh suddenly found itself in need of local bars, which is when the shop converted into the Park House Tavern. According to Zahavi, this made it the first licensed bar in Pittsburgh after Prohibition, launching a history that has seen the place become everything from a dive bar to an upscale establishment in the years leading up to Zahavi becoming

the most recent owner in 2004. Raised in Israel before moving overseas to study at the University of Pittsburgh, Zahavi describes himself as “a little bit of a character.” His wide-ranging interests have shaped the current incarnation of the Park House making it by far the most eclectic one yet. People flock to the Park House for Zahavi’s signature falafel, which is a traditional Middle Eastern dish comprising a deep-fried ball usually stuffed with chickpeas and fava beans. And despite not being a chef by trade, Zahavi has garnered local fame for the dish. “I am the Falafel King!” Zahavi exclaimed. “I’m the first one to bring falafel to the Northside. It fills you up, and it’s really tasty, and you can’t get it anywhere.” Aside from the tasty menu, Zahavi has managed to bring in crowds with something equally unique, bluegrass music. Wednesday is “Bluegrass Jam” at the Park House, which has featured popular bluegrass groups such as Northside’s own Shelf Life String Band. Zahavi says such nights attract a younger crowd and makes it lively. “Young people keep this place going,” Zahavi explained. “When I say young, I don’t mean See Park House, Page 14

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Microbrewery event at Priory highlights area’s thirst for craft beers

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Guests raise their glasses at the Meeting of the Malts III Jan. 22. From Malts, Page 1 more and more popularity in the beer market brewers are starting to look for more local ingredients to help make their batches. “You’re seeing it of course with restaurants trying to support as many local farms as possible,” Trogner said. “I think you’re starting to see more and more breweries do that. I think you’re going to see that get pushed further and further.” Being in Pittsburgh’s East Lib-

erty for 10 years now, Smith explained that more bars opening in the area are looking for local beer, too. “If we’re looking for people to drink local beer and we’re using local ingredients it reinforces that,” Smith said. “Rarely do we see a new bar that opens up that says they’re going to put in a 16Photo by Justin Criado tap system that’s all beers out of St. Louis. Everybody’s going to plug in Northsider’s Mary Armstrong of Historic Deutschtown (left), and to something local, then offer a ro- Nan (center) and Bill Donovan of Central Northside enjoy their beers at the Meeting of the Malts III Jan. 22 at the Priory hotel. tating selection of what’s outside.”

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National Aviary welcomes new family members

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The National Aviary welcomed two new family members in mid-December. The two African Penguin chicks made their public debut Jan. 8

Dr. Pilar Fish (left) and Sarah Shannon conducted a medical exam. The chicks are over a month old, a DNA test is needed to determine sex.

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After the exam, the chicks were publicly fed in the Avian Care Center. The chicks can be viewed publicly until at least mid-February.

African Penguins are an endangered species as only 20,000 remain in the wild. The Aviary will hold a contest to name the chicks

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Central NS museum offers special fee for MLK b-day From MLK, Page 1

“This is a world-class institution to make this community better.” Children had the opportunity to participate in a variety of crafts like decorating a birthday crown, envisioning their own city, and writing their own dream on a magnet. Education director Felice Cleveland organized the event, and explained her goal for the event was threefold: “to get new people to experience the factory, to have a fun day, and to celebrate Dr. King and his work.” Cleveland said the event went Photo by Sabrina Romano very well, as many thought it would. Visitors were able to attend the Martin Luther King, Jr. birthday bash and explore the museum for a “give what “I love having lots of people you can” admission cost Monday, Jan. 19 at Central Northside’s Mattress Factory. in the museum,” Cleveland said. “I like offering the ‘give what you can’ (admission price).” For Leigh Culley, a resident of nearby North Hills, and her two young daughters, the birthday celebration was their first time visiting the Mattress Factory. “(The birthday party) brings people together from all different walks of life to share a common event,” Culley said. For more pictures and links see the Jan. 20 article on the Northside Chronicle website. Sabrina Romano is a student intern Photo by Sabrina Romano from the University of Pittsburgh A group of visitors create pieces for a “dream city” scape, which was inspired by Artist in Residence Ryder Henry, during the Martin Luther King, Jr. birthday celebration Monday, Jan. 19 at the Mattress Factory.

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Canning Corner: Northside Numbers By John Canning For the past few years a group of North Side folks who are a part of the NSLC’s Education Committee have been trying to get a handle of a number of school related issues. We were looking at Northside numbers! In another context the Buhl Foundation has been looking carefully at existing conditions in all of our neighborhoods. That task force, too, was looking at Northside numbers! Then, last spring, the Allegheny City Society in preparation for a program and tour of Presbyterian churches that were on the North Side had us looking at Northside numbers. In all three of these instances we were focusing on population statistics that over time help to explain the present. In almost every discussion about the way things were and the way things are, numbers help us come to some understanding. Instead of interpreting the numbers I thought, at the beginning of 2015, I would share some of these numbers with folks who read the Chronicle. This data has helped me put a lot of Northside history into perspective. Keep in mind, all of these numbers have been drawn from Census and the city’s data from the 2010 census. In 1910, three years after the annexation of Allegheny City into Pittsburgh, the population of the Northside was 132,866. And in 1960 the population of the Northside was 131,809, a slight differnce. But in 2010 it was 41,562! According to the 1910 and 1950 census, the breakdown by wards was as follows: Ward 21–32,506 in 1910 and 20,295 in 1950; Ward 22–15,716 in 1910 and 15,510 in 1950; Ward 23-21,716 in 1910 and 14,403 in 1950; Ward 24-17,354 in 1910 and 13,310 in 1950; Ward 25–16,057 in 1910 and 16,970 in

1950; Ward 26–15,891 in 1910 and 24,810 in 1950; and Ward 27–23,530 in 1910 and 26,011 in 1950. As you can see just from the numbers, there was some growth and some decline during the first half of the 20th century, but all in all the the Northside seemed to hold its own. Not so in the following decades, though. These Northside numbers help to explain a lot about why things aren’t like they were in the “good old days.” so to say. Using the City’s data, again based on the 2010 census, the population of the Northside in 2010 was, take a breath, 41,562. A little less than third of the earlier years. The city’s planning department draws its data from the 2010 census but looks at the numbers in terms of neighborhoods. Their numbers are as follows: Allegheny Center-933; Allegheny City Central/ Central Northside-2.923; Allegheny West-462; Brighton Heights-7,247; Brightwood-6,043; California-Kirkbride-761; Chateau, 39; East Allegheny/Historic Deutschtown, 2,136; Fineview, 1,285, Manchester-2,130; Northview Heights-1,214; North Shore-303; Observatory Hill4.050; Perry Hilltop-5,145; Spring Garden , 884; Spring Hill/City View-2,648; Summer Hill-1,051; Troy Hill (incl. Washington’s Landing)-2,714. These numbers help explain why there are empty school buildings and churches in our neighborhoods, not to mention the bustling business districts in many of our memories. The numbers also help us plan for the future. The potential is there to turn the tide and grow our communities for the 21st century. John Canning is a contributing columnist

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From Park House, Page 14 like a job to me, it’s something I enjoy...I love helping people.” Harris first won her seat on grinding (dancing) and stuff like council in a 2006 special election. that, you know, people with a viSpring Hill native Bobby sion, movers and shakers in the industry, in their fields, they just Wilson announced his bid for like to come. Till they start a the Democratic nomination in family and have a house, then mid-January. Randy Zotter of they don’t come here so much.” Central Northside will also run. “As a fifth generation NorthAlthough Zahavi has made the Park House into one of Pitts- sider, I understand the changes afburgh’s most diverse bars, he has fecting our communities for better ensured that it has kept its wel- and worse,’’ Wilson said in a statecoming, relaxed environment. ment. “I plan to preserve the pride “The Park House is actually and character that make the Northone of the very few bars on this side unique. What sets me apart is street that’s still a neighborhood my drive to create new opportubar where people come from all nity and investment that will conover just to sit and enjoy the at- tribute to the prosperity of Pittsmosphere,” Zahavi said. It’s a burgh’s transitioning economy.’’ Wilson finished third in a very relaxed atmosphere. There’s Democratic prino tension here whatsoever.” four-person As for the Park House’s future? mary in the district four years For now, Zahavi plans on sticking ago, while Harris won with 42 with the current formula of falafels, percent of the primary vote. Another possible candidate bluegrass tunes and affordable beer. “It’s going to stay the way it is Dave Schuilenburg of Sumis. I think if they try to change it, mer Hill, who has run in the past. it’s going to lose its appeal,” Za- The Democratic primary will be havi said. “Older people like com- May 19. The district has neving here, because they’ll sit down, er sent a Republican to council and nothing’s changed. They just like to see certain things stay State Rep. Ravenstahl sworn-in the same, and that’s important.” State Rep. Adam Ravenstahl, Brady Langmann is a contributing writer from the University of D-Allegheny, was sworn-in at the state capital Jan. 6 for a third full Pittsburgh. term in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives serving residents of the 20th Legislative District. By Justin Criado Ravenstahl and other state House members were sworn At least three Northside candidates will be competing for the in at Noon. The state constiDemocratic nomination in Pitts- tution requires each term of burgh city council’s district one. the legislature to begin on Longtime Councilwoman Dar- the first Tuesday of the year. “It is a privilege to serve as the lene Harris is the incumbent, and has served the Northside commu- voice of the 20th Legislative District nity in various positions for the last in Harrisburg,” Ravenstahl said. 40 years, including the last nine on “I will continue to fight for workcity council where she’s been pres- ing families that I represent. I will ident of council, and member and continue to fight for better funding president of the city school board. for our communities and schools.”

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New North Shore gym brings combination of spirit and strength

By Justin Criado When Sharon Skittle says you have more power than a star in outer space you actually believe her. “Everyone giggles when I give my star speech, but we actually have more energy in our bodies than a star does,” Skittle said. As co-founder and owner of the recently opened Urban Elements & Cycology gym on 208 Federal St. in North Shore, Skittle is passionate about helping people find their innerself through yoga and cycling. “We both share a real need to empower people that walk in here. We wanted that when we created our place,” Skittle, 49, said of the gym’s mission statement. “We wanted people to feel powerful and willing and loved.” Skittle admits she wasn’t always in to such a healthy and spiritual lifestyle since she didn’t start regularly working out un-

til her mid-30s when she joined a gym in Bridgeville. It was there that she met Brittany Troyer, whose mother owned the gym. “Sharon and my mom have been best friends for ten, twelve years,” Troyer, 25, said of the start of their friendship. “Sharon was the one that got me in to the heated yoga.” The two wanted to bring their knowledge and practice of well-being to the Northside where Skittle says she feels it will be embraced. “It’s such a tight-knit community and everybody seems to really pull for each other,” Skittle said. “One of the things I really wanted to do was build a community in an area I really didn’t know. I don’t really know anyone over here. I love this location. I love the energy over here.” The gym opened in mid-January and the response has already been positive, including many first-timers, according to Skittle. “We knew there was a corpo-

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Brittany Troyer (left) and Sharon Skittle of new North Shore gym Urban Elements and Cycology. rate crowd here (in North Shore), but we weren’t necessarily thinking of all the residents,” Troyer said. “That really got us excited.” The bikes that the gym features are the best on the market as they lean and turn unlike many stationary bikes, and the combination of cycling and yoga allows individuals to experience a workout, both

mentally and physically, unlike any other, according to Troyer. “We go, go, go so fast every single day,” Troyer said. “We’re always looking ahead and when you can come in to that yoga room and truly be present on that mat, the shift in your life is just, oh my gosh.” For more information, and class schedule visit www.uecpgh.com

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City of Asylum granted former Masonic Temple on North Ave.

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City of Asylum/Pittsburgh announced it has reached an agreement with the URA to purchase the former Masonic Hall. By Justin Criado City of Asylum/Pittsburgh has already brought so much to the Central Northside neighborhood it has called home for the past decade. The non-profit literary organization on Sampsonia Way announced it has reached an agreement with the Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) to buy the old Masonic building, which is part of the former Garden Theater block on West North Avenue. The closing will be in April. City of Asylum plans on making the space Alphabet City, which will serve as a headquarters along with a performing space, book store, cafe and workshop. The organization has long been linked to the property, and the estimated cost for the project is $8.2 million. City of Asylum co-founder Henry Reese has said he has commitments for new market tax credits and foundation money this is near covering the cost. The URA will also subsidize the development.

“We are so excited,” Reese told the Post-Gazette recently. “This project has been germinating since 2008, when I started surveying people (in the neighborhood). The enthusiasm from all stakeholders, from the community, from our board, from supporters, government and writers has been across-the-board thrilling.” Philadelphia-based developer, Wayne Zukin, was chosen in 2011 to redevelop the 12 properties, but the URA, inpatient with the progress, took all the properties except the Garden Theater back late last year. The URA has chosen Trek Development for the remaining 10 properties. There has been no new news on the Garden Theater. A timeline for construction and tentative completion date were not immediately available. For more infornation regarding the project and City of Asylum please visit the official website at cityofasylum.org.

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Allegheny West Charles Menzock to CMDB Holdings LLC at 837 Behan St. for $344,856. VWA Properties to Thaw Mansion LLC at 930 N. Lincoln Ave. for $550,000. Brighton Heights Erin Keane to Jessica Levick and Matthew Soyka at 3713 Atkins St. for $85,000. William Langston et al. to US Bank NA trustee at 1625 Rankin St. for $1,836 (state deed transfer stamps indicate a value of $79,750) by sheriff’s deed. Estate of Cory Hruska to Federal National Mortgage Assn. at 3689 Harbison Ave. for $2,254 by sheriff’s deed. Scott McGrath to Erin King Carey at 3837 Oswego St. for $108,600. Jason Wietharn to Melissa and Gary Hiller at 1518 Pennock Road for $146,000. Anthony Tresky to ANR Properties LLC at 3473 Shadeland Ave. for $40,000. Kelly Wolford to Deutsche Bank National Trust Co. trustee at 1156 Termon Ave. for $2,532 by sheriff’s deed. Theresa Wertz to Marilyn Notaro at 114 Bookbinders Circle for $138,000. George Smith to John Phillips and Joan

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Russell at 3900 Brighton Road for $117,500. Marilyn Notaro to Charles Mulligan at 4015 Cambronne St. for $130,000. Daniel Onorato to Jason Dailey at 3941 Drexel Road for $149,900. Estate of Carole Partridge to John Phillips at 4000 Drexel Road for $60,000. Scott Hunt to Neil and Kelly O’Keefe at 3543 Massachusetts Ave. for $29,000. Kimberly Ann Hemke to Albert Lardo at 3151 McClure Ave. for $15,000. James Hanna to AR&R International LLC at 3838 Oswego St. for $42,000. Iolean Novak to William Thewes II at 3408 Rigel St. for $74,000. Marla Blagg to Kerry and Anthony Gossett at 3475 Shadeland Ave. for $137,500. Robert Martinac to Joseph Thomas Glassbrenner at 3818 Wilksboro St. for $113,500. Stabilizer Rental LLC to Richard Jones at 3817 Bonaventure Way for $84,900. Frances Rombach to Kara Leanne Johnson at 4030 Chambronne St. for $92,500. Danielle Miller to Steel City Observer Investment Group LLC at 3316 Gass Ave. for $5,000.

Martin Miller to Joseph Miller at 3708 Millerton Ave. for $50,000. Brightwood Shoebox Homes LLC to Qian Wang at 3004 Frederick St. for $32,000. Francis Garcia to Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. at 1400 Dickson St. and Mullins St. for $2,079 by sheriff’s deed. Ylonda Nickell et al. to Qian Wang and Jessie Kuan Ling Kuo at 1401 Evandale Road for $44,500. Dennis Eggerton et al. to Bryan Miller at 1151 Ridgeland Drive for $15,000. One Pine 8 LLC to Brian and Kate Moser at 2826 Breker St. for $20,100. Estate of Charlotte Stephany to Anthony Blackburn at 1416 Casement St. for $45,000. Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. to Katie Jacobs and Carl Valenti at 1400 Dickson St. and Mullins St. for $29,900. James Montgomery to Heather Lamb at 1101 Smithton Ave. for $10,000. Raymond Kleppick Jr. to Jamie Lynn Norton and Virginia Myers at 2624 Stayton St. for $25,000. Elizabeth Begley Biery et al. to Oakglade

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Realty Capital Partn. L.P. at 1146 Woods Run Ave. for $30,000. John Myers to Jennifer Spencer at 2620 Bartold St. for $53,500. Kevin Morrow to Michael and Micahel Morrow at 3001 Cake Way for $5,000. Kevin Donahue to Brent Nelson at 2410 California Ave. for $19,000. Estate of Brian Fallon to Penn Pioneer Enterprises LLC at 3216 Central Ave. for $2,801 (state deed transfer stamps indicate a value of $42,680) by sheriff’s deed. Pittsburgh City to Christopher and Ava Holt at 1043 Grand Ave. for $200 (state deed transfer stamps indicate a value of $22,110). Anna Zientara to Soma International Ministries Inc. at 2819 Plough St. for $55,000. Central Northside Michael Bernard to John Francona at 18 Greeves Way for $37,500. Wilhelmina Fennell to October Real Estate Holdings LLC at 252 Alpine Ave. for $50,000. Francis Foley Jr. to Steven and Krista J LC Winslow at 302 Jacksonia St. for $242,500. Scott Hoffman to Chad Cowan at 402 N.

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Taylor Ave. for $317,000. Northside Worldwide Inc. to Jeffrey Ryan Suzik at 1217 Arch St. for $295,000. Dirk Thomas Design Build to William Parker Jr. and Nichele Parker at 1207 Sandusky St. for $250,000. Sarah Parham to Leslie Vincen and J Daniel Wintermantel at 1236 Filson St. for $180,000. East Deutschtown Three Rivers Assoc. to Linda Minor at 917 Spring Garden Ave. for $35,000. Historic Deutschtown Alfred DePasquale to Thomas James and Cara Nolf at Suismon St. (24-J-75) for $341,250. Manchester Manchester Housing Development LLC to Little Bull LLC at 1401 Columbus Ave. for $240,000. Cain Aten Hayes to James Dietz at 1416 Sheffield St. for $150,000. Rosalind Wooten to Nicholas Bretz at 1003 Manhattan St. for $65,000. Pennaska LLC to Duncan & Porter House LLC at 1615 Manhattan St. for $35,000.

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Ana Hernandez to Kimberly McMurtry at 1236 Juniata St. for $229,900. Manchester Housing Development LLC to Molly Mae Arthur at 1414 Juniata St. for $210,621. Estate of Marilyn Adams to Betsy Oâ€™Neill at 1417 Sheffield St. for $125,000. Observatory Hill Richyboy LLC to Observatory Hill Development Corp. at 23 Bonvue St. for $7,000. Shelley Harnett to Lorenda Wleklinski at 20 Garvin St. for $40,000. Clifford Todd Stewart to Robert Raper and Beatrice Lagorio at 3333 Delaware St. for $89,000. Frederick David Coleman to Eric and Autumn Williams at 3202 Perrysville Ave. for $290,000. Capri Properties to Observatory Hill Development Corp. at 3923 Perrysville Ave. for $80,000. Estate of William Schmidt to Observatory Hill Development Corp. at 3917-3919 Perrysville Ave. 3921 for $115,000. Marjorie Hathaway to Hannah Brehm

Sundberg and Matthias Sundberg at 91 Watson Blvd. for $115,500. Christopher Jordan to Timber Holdings LLC at 3786 East St. for $67,000. Perry Hilltop Bank New York Mellon trustee to Brandon Martin at 2114 Perrysville Ave. for $11,115. Carla Robinson to Andrea Fridley at 1973 Federal Street Ext. for $60,000. Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. to Joseph Schachner at 307 Hawkins Ave. for $15,000. Estate of Elijah Williams to Patrick Lewis at 1826 N Charles St. for $6,100. A. Dam to Jeremy Preiss et al. and Tamara Preiss at 1842 Clayton Ave. for $322,000. RVFM 3 LLC to PA Seven LLC at 37 Divinity St. for $10 (state deed transfer stamps indicate a value of $56,980). Darren Michael Spilman to Gosta Frantz at 216 Langley Ave. for $42,000. PNC Bank NA trustee to Pro Equity LLC at 215 Marshall Ave. for $26,000. Pittsburgh Urban Redevelopment Authority to Oakglade Realty Capital Partn. L.P. at 2246 Wilson Ave. for $1 (state deed transfer

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stamps indicate a value of $92,950). Spring Garden Robert McMahon III to Joseph Marfice at 1838 Spring Garden Ave. for $99,500. Spring Hill PNC Bank NA to Brandon Ference at 1310 Firth St. for $11,501. Kevin McGuire to Big Babec33 L.P. at 1120 Fabyan St. for $8,500. Douglas Dulski to Richard Valorie Jr. at 1001 Shreve St. for $61,250. Elizabeth Clair Roos Adamson to Gregory Hamilton at 2144 Harbor St. for $65,000. Troy Hill Helen Hodnik Pope to David and Pamela Barie at 1711 Cowley St. for $20,000. Pittsburgh Landmark Group LLC to Israel and Tova Michalsky at 1940 Ley St. for $56,000. Mildred Sporcic to Omar Abuhejleh at 1631 Lowrie St. for $90,200. Mario Badamo to Jeremy and Amy Frantz at 1328 Goettman St. for $20,000. Gerald Cooper to Jeffrey Bailey at 2146 Liedertafel Way for $42,000. Property Transfers every Monday on web

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From Zone 1, Page 8 right there on the door front doso eager to work in the Northside. ing all the leg work making sure “I was hesitant about (work- every ‘T’ was crossed and every ing in the Northside) because I ‘I’ was dotted,” Brackney said. was very comfortable in the East Hodges is most appreciative of End,” Brackney said. “There the support he got from his fellow was a lot of work to do there.” officers, but especially Brackney. But shortly after assuming her “She was in charge of the enposition in 2008, she was more than tire neighborhood,” Hodges said. happy to work in the neighborhood. “If I made any decisions at all, she “The Northside just drew me supported everything that I did.” back in and I fell right in love,” Besides being supportive, Brackney said of the area. “I Brackney’s strengths were “her loved how passionate the resi- leadership (skills), thinking outside dents are and how they are mov- the box, and (creating) innovative ing the community forward.” ideas and programs,” Hodges said. During their time in the CaliforFor Brackney, thinking outside nia-Kirkbride station, Hodges and the box meant using an app to help Brackney worked together daily. fight crime and raise awareness. “Our offices were right beside Brackney help impliment the each other,” Brackney said of their Nextdoor mobile app. in the Northwork environment. “I had a genuine side as a way to get the commupartnership with Officer Hodges.” nity involved in the public safety Brackney said Hodges strengths discussion and crime prevention. were his “empathy, patience, (and “It was successful with a string his) quick ability to discern what of burglaries,” Brackney said. a problem was and how to fix it.” Stacy said he admires her Over his long career in Zone humbleness about her intellect. One, Officer Hodges had a large “She is honestly one of the role in solving many crimes and smartest people I’ve ever met and keeping the neighborhood safe. I’m 48 years old. She’s somewhat One of such crimes occurred of a genius,” Stacy said. “She in a home on Constance St. In doesn’t act like it. You wouldn’t the residence, there were drug know if you didn’t work with her.” deals and drug overdoses among When asked what he was going other disruptive behaviors in- to miss about working with Hodgvolving minors, Brackney said. es and Brackney, Stacy paused After roughly two years, and simply replied, “everything.” “It is the first and only prop“Saying that (Commadner erty to be demolished in the city Brackney) and Officer Hodges of Pittsburgh,” Brackney said. did a good job would be a real “He was the person who was understatement,” Stacy said.

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New public art in NS explores body language By Sabrina Romano The second installation of the City of Asylum’s series of public artwork made its debut in Central Northside on Saturday, Jan. 10. Roughly 50 people attended Pittsburgh-based artist Blaine Seigel’s presentation at the the Carnegie Library-Allegheny and subsequent art tour through the neighborhood. Northside Crossing is a series of video installations featuring community members communicating using only their body language. The videos are being projected during the evening hours at the Carnegie Library-Allegheny, the former Garden Theater site, and the Allegheny City Market until Saturday, Feb. 14. Renee Piechocki, the community director of the Office of Public Art, helped organize the event.

Piechocki said she got involved in the project because City of Asylum hired the Office of Public Art to commission a temporary series of art. “All of the projects that are being commissioned deal with language in a unique way,” Piechocki said of commonality of the three. Siegel focused his art primarily on expression of body language. “After I was commissioned for the work, I had to use language in an innovative way and work with the community,” Siegel said. “I came here and walked around many times. I realized that the soul of the Northside is the people.” Seigel said his intention for this art piece is not necessarily for the public to learn anything. “I want them to experience,” Siegel said. “Experience is what removes you from every-

day perspective. Once your mind expands, it never goes back.” Kathy Deis, a resident of the Central Northside neighborhood, said she is “very in favor” of public art. “I think (that this installation) is going to encourage more public art,” Deis said. Piechocki said she appreciates the medium Siegel chose to use. “I loved how he used film to capture community members,” Piechocki said. Piechocki also said how important it is for any neighborhood to have public art. “One of the most important things is that (public art) helps people experience things in new and different ways,” Piechocki said. “People walk to the market and library every day. It provides portals of understandings into the community and places we are.”

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Education on the Northside

Manchester students win award at Science Center regional competition

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The Healing Space

Now please don’t get excited thinking the title of this column is an introduction to a column dedicated to Shakespeare. However, you can get excited about the inspiration behind the titling of this article.I am truly inspired by the thought that we actually have a choice in who or what we choose to be or not to be. See, although I am not a Shakespearean expert, I do remember the speech in Hamlet where he is questioning whether he still wanted to live or cease to exist. He posed this question as if it was a choice: “To Be or Not to Be, that is the question?” What do you choose to be or not to be in this new year of opportunity? Do you choose to be happier than you were last year? Do you choose to be healthier? Do you choose to be more patient? How about what do you choose not to be? Do you choose not to be as fearful? Do you choose not to be as angry? Do you choose not to be as judgmental? To Be or Not to Be, that is the question? As we actively or inactively participate in the transitions in our world, let’s consider what part we play in being. Whether you choose or choose not to be a part of change, you are. Just by being, by existing you are a piece of this intricate puzzle called life. If you are an elder, do you choose to be one of the wise ones

that share lessons and experiences with the next generation? If you are a youth, do you choose to be a leader instead of a follower? If you are a middle of the roader do you choose to be a part of the problem or part of the solution? Whatever your answer to these questions posed, consider the role you play in making your world and the world as a whole a better space of existence. Ask yourself the question this year, who do you choose to be or not to be?

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MACS students Micah Baldwin, Gerelle Porter, and Isiah Wilson along with teacher Dennis Henderson and engineer mentor Casey Wagner. By Justin Criado Manchester Academic Charter School won the special award for “Most Sustainable Food Production System” sponsored by the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers (ASABE) at the Pittsburgh Regional Future City Competition, sponsored by Carnegie Science Center and DiscoverE Jan. 17. Each year, Future City presents themes that highlight a current issue and asks middle school students to investigate and develop sustainable solutions and projects. Participants in this year’s Future City Competition designed innovative, forward-looking cities with systems for feeding their populations. The students proposed, designed, and developed the supporting infrastructure

--both virtual and physical-- that would be integral to those systems. Students start with a research essay describing their concept, then write a City Narrative outlining the key features of their city. Participating students used SimCity software to design a virtual Future City model incorporating their ideas. Then they built a physical model using recycled materials at a cost of no more than $100. Students also wrote brief abstracts describing their city and presented and defended their designs before a panel of engineer judges, who tested the depth of the teams’ knowledge with questions. Students Ayleigh Zimmerman, Kamryn Eubanks, and Tamryn Blair along with teacher Elyss Simon and mentor Katie Niemeyer from the Propel School-Northside also participated in this year’s event.

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“Try to Be a Rainbow in Someone’s Cloud” -Dr. Maya Angelou

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Ms. Becky receives new truck

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Ms. Becky (left) with Northside Leadership Conference (NSLC) executive director Mark Fatla Jan. 29. The NSLC held a fundraiser to help replace Ms. Beckyâ€™s truck. In all, 130 donors raised $10,077 for the new truck. Money was also donated to the community garden.

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