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Eleanor Williams (second from left), Project Lead for the North Side Partnership Project’s Family Legacy Dinners, stands with members of the Johnson, Gibson and Humphrey families to celebrate the birth of their newest family member, Kyier Lee. Family Legacy Dinners are supported by New Sun Rising’s One Northside Mini-Grant program. Read the full story on Page 27.
Innovation Works turning region into national tech hub By Sophia Mastroianni This story is the second one in a three-part series on the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) economic development initiatives in Pittsburgh. ARC is a regional economic development agency that provided $1.7 million in grants to fund economic development plans in Pittsburgh in October 2018. Plans are aimed at helping to remediate the sharp decline of coal industry jobs in the region.
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Innovation Works, located at Nova Place in the Northside, received $1,035,000 for a program called Western Pennsylvania Small Business Services for Coal-Impacted Communities (SBS). The SBS targets 24 counties, including Washington, Fayette and Greene County, that were impacted by the loss of coal-production jobs, and helps move employment there into other manufacturing sectors. According to Rich Lunak, president and CEO of Innovation Works,
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southwestern Pennsylvania felt the impact of the decline of the coal industry and as the industry changed, so did the economy. It became a more diversified one focused on technology. Innovation Works is the Ben Franklin Technology Partner of southwestern Pennsylvania. Joining together with the Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Central and Northern Pennsylvania and the University of Pittsburgh’s Institute for Entrepreneurial Excellence (IEE), it will use grant funds for coworking
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spaces, business-support services to main-street organizations and incubators to service business owners, in order to make entrepreneurship accessible to anyone, regardless of whether or not their community historically benefited from the coal economy. “We are in the communities and available for businesses to reach out to us,” said Robert Stein, the Executive Director for the Institute for Entrepreneurial Excellence. “We See Innovation, Page 7
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Community Meetings
After Jail & Prison Ministry Support Mondays, 6-7 p.m. Allegheny Center Alliance Church 412.321.4333 ext. 127 801 Union Place, first floor Allegheny West Civic Council 2nd Tuesday, monthly, 7:30 p.m. Calvary United Methodist Church 412.323.8884 Brighton Heights Citizens Federation 2nd Thursday, bi-monthly, 7 p.m. Morrow Elementary School 412.734.0233 Brightwood Civic Group 1st Tuesday, monthly,6 p.m. Pressley Ridge, 2611 Stayton St. 412.732.8152 Brightwood Community Emergency Response Shelter 3rd Thursday, monthly, 6 p.m. 3219 Central Ave. California-Kirkbride Blockwatch 3rd Thursday, monthly, 7 p.m. 1601 Brighton Rd., 3rd floor California-Kirkbride Neighbors 2nd Thursday, monthly, 7 p.m. 1601 Brighton Rd., 3rd floor 412.758.3898
Manchester Citizens Corporation Quarterly meetings, call for times MCC Center, 1319 Allegheny Ave. 412.323.1743 Manchester Public Safety Meeting Quarterly meetings, call for times Northside Leadership Conference 412.323.1743 Northside Rotary Club Every Friday, noon Cardello Building, 2nd Floor NS Coalition for Fair Housing Board 2nd Monday, monthly, 6:30 p.m. 1821 Brighton Rd. 412.321.5527 NS Coalition for Fair Housing Members Monthly, call for times 1821 Brighton Rd. 412.321.5521 Northside Leadership Conference Call to confirm 1st Wednesday, monthly, 6 p.m. MCC Center, 1319 Allegheny Ave. 412.231.4714 North Side Lions Club 2nd and 4th Tuesday, monthly, noon Max’s Allegheny Tavern
Central Northside Neighborhood Council 2nd Monday, monthly, 7 p.m. Allegheny Traditional Academy 412.231.7742
North Side Public Safety Council 1st Thursday, monthly, 5:30 p.m. 1319 Allegheny Ave. 1st floor meeting room 412.231.4714 ext. 201
Charles Street Area Council 1st Monday, monthly, call for times Pittsburgh Project, 2801 N. Charles St. 412.321.5567
Northside Toastmasters 2nd & 4th Thursdays, monthly, 6:30 p.m. Carnegie Library, 1230 Federal St. 412-204-6018
Community Alliance of Spring Garden/ East Deutschtown 2nd Tuesday, monthly, 6:30 p.m. Fuhrer Building of St. Michael’s Church 412.228.0376
Observatory Hill, Inc. 3rd Wednesday, monthly, 7 p.m. Byzantine Seminary, 3605 Perrysville Ave. 412.231.2887
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February newsletter from Councilwoman Darlene Harris
Happy February to all of the fellow Northsiders! The cold weather is still here, but don’t worry, because you have almost made it through winter. Although, don’t let the temperatures dampen your spirits for Valentine’s Day! Take the time to celebrate the day with someone special, whether it is friends, family, or a significant other. Also, continue to stay safe when driving in snowy or icy weather, and watch out for children during school hours. Make sure to check in on your elderly neighbors and do not keep pets out in the snow for too long! Communities on the Northside always have a family friendly cele-
bration for Mardi Gras in February, so keep an eye out for upcoming events. Be sure to attend, because over 30 restaurants and businesses will bring the fun of New Orleans to Pittsburgh! As for our office, we are continuing to work hard to help the Northside neighborhoods. We hope you are enjoying the start of 2019 and are looking forward to the rest of this great year! Please feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns at 412-255-2135 or darlene.harris@ pittsburghpa.gov. Have a happy Valentine’s Day! Darlene M. Harris, Councilwoman, District 1
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Northside Public Safety Bulletin
We’re in the midst of cold weather: Here are some tips for keeping warm and safe. It may only take 30 minutes before you reach hypothermia in below freezing weather with exposed skin. Dressing in loose layers of clothing can be more effective than one heavy coat, and keeping your hands, feet, head and face warm and covered is essential to the warmth of your entire body. Always stay as dry as possible. There will be warming stations spread out throughout the city of Pittsburgh. You can call 311 to see if there are any close to you or your neighborhood. Keeping your home warm can be costly, so you can call your utility company and see if you’re eligible for heating assistance. Pittsburgh’s city law protects our animals as well throughout the cold winter. Know that your pet or dog, no matter what size or breed, can be tethered or outside unattend-
Allentown- Duplex 1st floor. Spacious 3-bedroom 1 bath. Laundry/storage room combo. Equipped kitchen. Section 8 approved. $775.00 + gas, electric, water, sewage. Brighton Heights- Spacious 3-bedroom 1 bath apartment. Equipped eat in kitchen. Decorative fireplace. Fresh paint. Lots of light. Coin operated laundry in basement. Additional storage locker in basement. $825.00 + gas and electric.
ed for NO MORE than 30 minutes at a time in weather that is 32 degrees or below. There is NO dog house that is efficient enough to bypass this ordinance. Your pets must be kept inside or you can face fines and sometimes imprisonment! For your pet’s sake and safety, please keep them inside and warm with you. If you see a pet or dog that seems to be neglected or not kept in proper conditions, we ask that you call Animal Control, Monday through Friday, between the hours of 7 a.m. and 3 p.m. at 412-255-2036. Between the hours of 3 p.m. and 7 a.m., we encourage you to call 911. As always, we ask that you keep an eye on your elderly or disabled neighbors at this time of year. The Northside Public Safety Council (NPSC) meets on the first Thursday of every month. Please call 412-321-0295 or email zone1psc@gmail.com for more details. David Stacy is NPSC President.
Wilmerding-Spacious, bright, newly painted 3-bedroom, 2 full bath house. Walk out to patio in the rear. Washer /dryer hook ups. Bring your own stove /refrigerator. Ready for move in occupancy. Not approved for Section 8. $825.00 + gas, electric, water, sewage and trash.
Brighton Heights- Cozy 1 bedroom 1 bath, 1st floor apartment. New carpeting. Fresh paint. Equipped kitchen. Decorative fireplace. Private entry. Close to shops and bus line. Off street parking. Storage unit in basement. $575.00 + electric only.
Lawrenceville- 2-bedroom 1 bath duplex, walking distance to Arsenal Park! Located less than half a mile from Children’s Hospital. 2 story duplex with one car garage and front porch. Dead end street. Eat in kitchen, equipped with stove, refrigerator & microwave. Central air, hardwood floors throughout. Private back patio off kitchen. $1395.00 + gas, electric, water and sewage.
Northside- Manchester neighborhood North Franklin St. 1-bedroom 1 bath, 2nd floor apt. with high ceilings, decorative fireplace, equipped kitchen, pass through to open dining area. Small deck in rear and off-street parking. Coin op laundry room. $650.00 + gas and electric.
Pennsbury Village- Great Location 2-bedroom 1 bath townhouse. Wine cooler in kitchen. Updated bright equipped kitchen. Refinished flooring throughout. Open floor plan. Private patio. One small pet allowed. $1175.00 + electric. Amenities include a pool and restaurant on premises.
Northside-Deutschtown- Great 1 bedroom 1 bath. Laminate floors, large white equipped kitchen with ceramic and granite counter-tops! Lots of light-great outdoor court yard with sitting area and grill. Must see. Walk to downtown, shops, PNC, AGH. R $775.00 + gas and electric. $500.00 security deposit with good credit special for a limited time.
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Arlington- Nice 3-bedroom 1 bath home with detached garage. Equipped kitchen with stove and refrigerator. Newer flooring. Fenced front and back yard. Stained glass window. No pets. Not approved for Section 8. $800.00 + gas, electric, water and sewage. Coraopolis- Bright remodeled 2 bedroom 1 bathroom house! Near Robert Morris University, 79 & Pgh airport! All new equipped kitchen, beautiful tiled bathroom. Parking in rear off street and front. Will go fast! $875.00 + gas, electric, water, sewage. McKees Rocks- 1-bedroom 1 bath 1st floor apartment. Equipped kitchen with stove & refrigerator. Coin-op laundry in basement. Close to transportation, & the city of Pgh. $665.00 + gas and electric.
Sheridan- Private entry-Large 1 bedroom 1 bath apartment. living room, kitchen with appliances, Lots of storage- Fresh Neutral paint and carpet. Lots of off street parking. Close to the bus line and city. $620.00 + gas and electric. Bellevue- 1st floor apartment. 2-bedroom 1 bath. Newer allergy free plank flooring! Decorative fireplace. Front porch and rear deck with access to the yard. One window air conditioning unit. Laundry hook-ups. Basement storage. Ten minutes from downtown and Route 65. $695.00 + gas, electric, water, sewage and trash. **Credit Check $35.00 pp. No Pets Accepted.
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In its 10th year, United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania will offer free, in-person tax preparation at 30 sites across the region to eligible working individuals and families. Appointments can be made now; sites opened the week of Jan. 21. Services are available to low-income individuals and eligible furloughed government employees, and the IRS has reported they will continue to push refunds through if there is a government shutdown. This year, 470 volunteers have signed up to help individuals across the region file their taxes, help work through any challenges, and assist in getting the various tax credits they have earned throughout the year. During the 2018 tax season, hundreds of IRS-certified volunteers dedicated more than 22,000 hours to help prepare over 10,400 tax returns, helping taxpayers save over $1 million in paid preparation fees while returning over $15 million in tax refunds. Many families who use United Way’s Free Tax Prep service are eligible for the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), one of the nation’s
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NS warming station open
Light of Life Rescue Mission, located at 10 E. North Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15212, has their doors open to help the homeless and those with nowhere to go to escape the cold weather. The warming gate and chapel will be open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and winter accessories such as hats, gloves and hand warmers are available for people who have a need. Hot chocolate and snacks are will also be available for Light of Life guests to enjoy. These extra services are provided to keep people safe and to meet the critical needs of people coming to
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Light of Life for help. Ultimately, Light of Life’s desire is to build relationships with those who come for help and get them connected to programs or community resources. Staff will be on site to provide case management in the warming center for those who are interested. Breakfast and dinner are served daily at Light of Life to those in need. Light of Life Rescue Mission is a Christian nonprofit organization providing life changing recovery programs and food and shelter for Pittsburgh’s poor and homeless. To learn more about Light of Life, call 412-258-6100 or visit lightoflife.org.
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Northside entrepreneur uses tech to build community living in one, all the while bicycling “[Gilson] was like, ‘Hey, what are around the community and taking you doing punk?’” Conner recalled He doesn’t talk much about the photos. That’s how he met Randy with a laugh. “I think he recognized that he used to do stuff like [that] time he spent camping in Zuccot- Gilson, creator of Randyland. ti Park in 2011, in support of the Occupy Wall Street movement, because it’s, according to him, an “entire can of worms,” but for Pittsburgh Social Media Entrepreneur and Randyland Co-Director, Foo Conner, activism is a way of life. “The status quo isn’t really good for most of us,” he said. “I seek weird opportunities to change [it.]” Conner was helping to run the social media and press outreach for Occupy, where he met journalist Chris Hedges, who told him that a real activist would get into the news. “I really took that to heart,” said Conner. He came back to Pittsburgh, where he was living prior Photo by Clifton Loosier to Occupy, to continue his activism Foo Conner (front) met Randy Gilson, creator of Randyland, when locally, in the Northside. Conner started cleaning up he was bicycling around the Northside taking photos. Conner became trash from abandoned properties, co-director of the outsider art museum in late 2016. boarding them up and eventually By Ashlee Green
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and he noticed that I was doing it.” Soon after their meeting, Gilson and Conner became friends, and in late 2016, when Gilson’s late partner, Mac McDermott, was diagnosed with terminal prostate cancer, Conner became co-director of the outsider art museum. “I have paint on almost every pair of jeans,” Conner said. “No matter where it is, the paint will get on you at Randyland.” Every year, Conner explained, Gilson tears up the Randyland courtyard and completely redesigns it. Right now, Gilson is frantically preparing for his big spring reveal show by painting scraps of wood to make psychedelic, larger-than-life flowers. “This is Randy’s interpretation of a flower, which no god would ever come up with,” said Conner with a smile. “It’s so unnatural, but so beautiful.” That, Conner said, is just one See Foo, Page 10
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Adam Green screens “humorously modern take” on Arabian Nights tale By Ashlee Green Adam Green smells like a million bucks—or about $150, if you’re shopping on Amazon. I tell him so, and he thanks me, saying one of his hobbies is collecting perfume. The one he’s wearing tonight has a woody fragrance, with hints of amber and vanilla: It’s called Maison Francis Kurkdjian Grand Soir. Green, who rose to fame in the 90s as a member of Anti-folk band The Moldy Peaches, hasn’t toured Pittsburgh in about 18 years. Back then, The Moldy Peaches were on the road with the rock band The Frogs, but now, they’ve mostly gone on hi-
atus. Green has kept himself busy, though, making a string of solo and collaborative albums, exhibiting his drawings and paintings internationally, forming an art collective and delving into filmmaking, not to mention getting married and starting a family. He travels a lot, which is how he first found out about The Warhol Museum. He was on a road trip to Austin, Texas, with his wife, Yasmin Green, director of research and development at technology incubator Jigsaw, a subsidiary of Google, when he stopped here to check out the museum. It was his first exposure to the place. “The force of art ran through the
man,” Green says of Andy Warhol. “He was so smart that he could articulate concepts that hadn’t happened yet, like ‘15 minutes of fame’ and he was so dumb that he painted Campbell’s soup cans and felt like they were art.” Green says that Warhol was a complicated character. He theorizes that the current Warhol ran through can be traced to the work of French-American artist Marcel Duchamp. He sees a dystopian narrative in Warhol’s work that is “not all that dissimilar” to the writing of Philip K. Dick. “Some of the concepts that [Warhol] articulated are things that would probably at that point have been
considered sci-fi, but now, are real,” Green says. Green is screening his film, Adam Green’s Aladdin, here tonight in the museum’s theater as part of their ongoing Sound Series and playing a few songs from the soundtrack. He describes the film as a “hyper-sensory, poetic and humorously modern take on the Arabian Nights classic tale.” It is highly symbolic, exploring themes of technology, greed and true love and stars Natasha Lyonne, Macaulay Culkin and Alia Shawkat. When Aladdin was first released, in 2016, Green did a world tour of it, playing what he estimates to be about a See Aladdin, Page 9
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Innovation Works is located in Nova Place (pictured) in the Northside. By supporting local startups, the organization hopes to fill the gaps left in communities impacted by a lack of coal production. tunity].” Innovation Works works with high-growth, startup companies in southwestern Pennsylvania, to solidify the gaps left in communities impacted by a lack of coal production. Their mission is to make the region a national tech hub. The organization focuses on rural communities, hoping to assist in getting local community members employed again. Although Innovation Works hopes to strengthen the tech sector, various jobs come from machine manufacturers, explained Lunak, like plastic manufacturers,
centers, shipping, receiving, [and] accounting,” Lunak said. One successful IEE program is Mining Your Business, which provides programming services to coal-impacted workers who want to start their own business. Mining Your Business, a six-week, nocost seminar, had 25 pre-venture entrepreneurs and existing small business owners graduate in 2017. Planning for Profits and Problem Solvers seminars also expressed similar success rates. IEE and Innovation Works plan to make 2019 a successful year for entrepreneurial growth.
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Elks Lodge brings nationally recognized Drug and Alcohol Prevention Specialist to Perry High administrators who saw the student’s reactions asked if Ray could come Last December, The Drug Aware- back to Pittsburgh in 2019 to speak ness Committee of the Benevolent to the junior and senior classes beand Protective Order of Elks (BPOE) fore their prom period. Fortunately for Allegheny Allegheny Lodge 339 scheduled one of its largest efforts in Pittsburgh to Lodge 339, Lozano will be returneducate youth on avoiding addic- ing to Pittsburgh May 20 to 22, tion to drugs and alcohol. The Lodge and in a three-day tour, will presBy Mark Thomas
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Ray Lozano, nationally recognized Drug and Alcohol Prevention Specialist, speaks in front of a group of students at Pittsburgh CAPA, located Downtown. In May, Lozano will visit Perry High. brought nationally recognized Drug and Alcohol Prevention Specialist Ray Lozano to Pittsburgh for a twoday tour on December 13 and 14. Ray did one middle school program and four high school programs reaching 1,645 students in the Pittsburgh area. This was the first time in the committee’s 32-year history that they were able to bring a speaker into the Pittsburgh Public School District. This tour was made possible by a grant from the Elks National Foundation. Lozano primarily spoke to ninth and tenth graders during his visit. His presentations immediately caught the interest of the students in the audience and he was able to hold their attention throughout his 45-minute program. Teachers and
ent as many as nine programs, including one at Perry High School in Observatory Hill. His last tour was met with such enthusiasm that there are already commitments on six of the nine slots in the schedule. The Drug Awareness Committee, in cooperation with the Northside Leadership Conference’s AGH Northside Partnership, obtained funding for this tour from the Allegheny General Hospital Auxiliary. The Drug Awareness Committee of BPOE Allegheny Lodge 339 is excited to bring Lozano back to Pittsburgh and further its mission to educate Pittsburgh’s youth about the dangers of drug and alcohol addiction.
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Adam Green charts his inner landscape through art, filmmaking over a period of six months with a about four months, and there were crew of college students and artists special effects added too. Two who had experience working on editors were required to trim the hundred post-screening concerts. “It was like a haunted hayride that independent films. Shooting took film to a “comprehensible and fastcame to your town,” he says. “We played in costumes. It was fun.” That part of his life has closed, though, he says, and he’s now looking for unique places, like The Warhol, to screen Aladdin. The film premiered at the Fondation Beyeler in Basel, Switzerland. It began in a museum context, and The Warhol was on Green’s list because Francesco Clemente, who plays the genie in the film, is a visual artist who collaborated with Warhol and Jean-Michel Basquiat on some largescale pieces. Aladdin was the most ambitious and complicated project Green has completed to date. The original script, which took a year to write, was more than one hundred pages. With funding he raised through a Photo by Sean Carroll Kickstarter project, Green rented a Adam Green performing songs for The Warhol Sound Series on 6,000-foot warehouse in Red Hook, Friday, Jan. 11, from the soundtrack to his second feature film, Adam Brooklyn and reportedly built 350 Green’s Aladdin. The film, now available to stream for free on Youpapier-mâché props and 33 sets Tube, is a wacky, modern retelling of the classic Arabian Nights tale. From Aladdin, Page 6
paced” 80 minutes. That’s not all: Green also went into the studio to record an entire soundtrack for the film. He worked with producer Noah Georgeson and Little Joy’s Rodrigo Amarante; Joe Steinbrick played bass and Warpaint’s Stella Mozgawa played drums. The album’s sound was inspired by Serge Gainsbourg. “It took forever to make this movie,” Green says. “It was years and years.” Making a movie, Green says, is much more community-based than making a music album. “I generally don’t sit around with my albums and ask people, ‘Should I change these lyrics?’ or ‘Should I not use this song?” he says. In the making of Aladdin, though, Green found himself crowdsourcing friends on where they lost interest in particular scenes. Green’s creative projects, he explains, are always an expression of what’s going on in his personal life. “It’s like being an excavator of an See Aladdin, Page 11
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The Tao of Foo: “To fight clickbait, you have to deliver.” ia, where he remembers picking blueberries as a kid and shootexample of the passion for activism ing squirrels. His father was a he and Gilson share. blacksmith, and his first venture into “No one tells you to make these tech was building an online forum things, but you know in your heart that you want to make something beautiful,” he said. Conner tries to showcase this beauty in his street photography as well. People often think life is too hard, he said, but he tries to show people that there’s another, more rose-tinted way of seeing the world. He recalled the time he lived in a group house in Mount Oliver that functioned as a punk rock venPhoto by Clifton Loosier ue, hosting upwards of three band performances per night. Foo Conner rests on a colorful “Cleaning up after punks can be glider in the Randyland courtharrowing, but you buy a Roomba, yard. “I have paint on almost you attach a knife to it, you press go. every pair of jeans,” he says. No one messes with the Roomba and the room gets clean,” he said with a about blacksmithing called I Forge laugh. “It’s about community.” Iron that still exists today. Conner grew up on a subsistence “It’s about building ‘third spaces,’ farm in Charleston, West Virgin- or places for people to congregate From Foo, Page 5
and share,” he said. In addition to working at Randyland, Conner runs the tech news and reviews website Jekko. At the time of this interview, Conner’s office space at AlphaLab Gear in East Liberty is overrun with air purifiers. He’s gearing up for the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas and his team is testing them out and putting them up against each other. He likens his work to that of The Wirecutter, a website owned by The New York Times Company which calls itself your “geeky friend with next-level research skills who tests everything they buy so you don’t have to.” In other words, he tries to make helpful online content. YouTube has a strategy for the type of content Conner strives to produce through social media: Hero, Hub and Help. “You make ‘hero content,’ which is that [you] knock it out of the park,
you’re doing something crazy,” said Conner. “You do ‘hub content,’ which is bringing the community together and then you do ‘help content,’ which is solving problems that people may have.” He wants his content to have a greater purpose. “To fight clickbait, you have to deliver,” he said. Some people label him as a “punk,” but Conner doesn’t see his lifestyle as a choice. He recalled “The Vinegar Tasters,” a famous Chinese religious painting featuring Confucius, Buddha and Lao Tzu. In the image, Confucius dips his finger into a vat of vinegar and reacts with a sour look on his face, as if to say, ‘Once we perfect the recipe, the vinegar will taste better,’ a reference to the Confucian belief that only by following strict, ritualized behavior will one find happiness in life. Buddha tastes it and reacts with a bitter expression on his face, showing the Buddhist belief that See Foo, Page 23
New Hazlett hosts Bollywood-themed brunch challenge
Photos by Ashlee Green
The 2019 Food Pantry Brunch Challenge took place at the New Hazlett Theater on Saturday, Jan. 19 to benefit the Northside Common Ministries (NCM) Food Pantry. This year’s friendly competition had a Bollywood theme and featured free henna tattoos, dance entertainment from students of the Nandanik Dance Academy led by Nandini Mandal, Roosha Mandal and Prajakta Patankar and vocal performances by Bollywood Tunes. Chefs were challenged to craft dishes including raisins and other ingredients commonly found in food pantries. For the full story and photo gallery, visit our website at www.nschronicle.com.
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Green “shamans” himself into his 30s when time “passed through” him. “I remember actually going to the interior landscape,” he says. “You corner of the room, thinking maybe push it out of your skin... Everything in the corner of the room, over there, that I’m seeing, I’m taking notes I can get away from 30—maybe you don’t actually turn 30 in the corner,” about and trying to push it out.” From Aladdin, Page 9
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The screening of Adam Green’s Aladdin, part of The Warhol Sound Series, plays to a full house. Learn more about the Sound Series and find a schedule of upcoming shows at https://www.warhol.org/series/ sound-series/. Green wasn’t attached to the story of Aladdin, in particular, he explains, but rather its ability to serve as the “framework” he could hang his own “emotional apparatus” on. “I was going to find my genie, my princess Jasmine,” he says. “My version of the genie was the 3D printer.” Aladdin is different from Green’s first film, The Wrong Ferarri (the title’s spelling is intentionally wrong), which is about Green saying goodbye to the partier lifestyle he led in his 20s, and the apprehension he felt toward turning 30 and navigating the next stage of his life. “I was trying to be my own shaman and guide myself into my 30s,” Green says. “[I was] trying to build another phase of life, even on a subconscious level.” He remembers being in the dressing room of The Bowery Ballroom on his 30th birthday, about to play a Bob Dylan tribute show,
he says. No miracles happened, but at that point, he realized he couldn’t go back. It wasn’t long until he met his wife and started a family. Green is lucky to have the ability to single-focus on a project until it’s done, a skill he believes is required for long-term efforts like the remaking of Aladdin. “Sometimes it can be annoying, because I’ll feel so angry I have to finish something that I don’t even want to finish,” he says. “Sometimes I feel like I’m just some guy that works for Adam Green and he has these [expletive] ideas and I have to do them.” Adam Green’s Aladdin is now available to stream for free on YouTube. For more information about Green, visit his website at www.adamgreen.info. To learn more about The Warhol Sound Series, check out https://www.warhol.org/series/ sound-series/.
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We’re helping Northside Kids who help their neighborhoods! Apply now for our annual Scholarship Program
Application Form Name: ___________________________________________________________________ Address : _________________________________________________________________
(with Zip-Code)
Phone Number: ____________________________________________________________ Email: ____________________________________________________________________ High School _______________________________________________________________ Neighborhood in, which you reside (please circle one): Allegheny West Brightwood Central Northside East Allegheny Manchester Observatory Hill Spring Garden Summer Hill
Brighton Heights Calbride Charles Street Fineview Northview Heights Perry Hilltop Spring Hill Troy Hill
Applications must be submitted by Friday, March 15, 2019 To: Northside Leadership Conference Scholarship Committee Attn: Kelly MacKay 1319 Allegheny Avenue – 2nd floor Pittsburgh, PA 15233 **PLEASE NOTE! Please submit an electronic version of your essay also. Email to: kelly@pittsburghnorthside.com Questions regarding the scholarship program should be directed to Kelly at the Conference office (412) 231-4714 ext 201
NORTHSIDE LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE 2019 SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM Purpose of Scholarship: To recognize and award high school seniors who volunteer their time to improve the Northside community. Eligibility for Scholarship: ANY Northside resident in the 12th grade, who performs volunteer service in their community and who is attending a college or training program after high school. Award: $1,000 scholarships will be awarded. Candidates will be recruited through neighborhood groups and high schools, both private and public. The individuals must reside on the Northside, but they need not attend a Northside high school. Awardees: Will be selected by the NSLC Dinner Committee, which is made up of representatives of the neighborhoods and participating sponsors. The number of scholarships will be determined by sponsor commitments. (Generally 9-11 scholarships are awarded.) Criteria for Selection: The student should prepare an essay of 500 words or less, which describe his or her volunteer activities and future educational plans. In reviewing the student essays, the Committee will take into account spelling and grammar and their overall volunteerism. Consequently, students applying for a scholarship should check their spelling and grammar. Students are encouraged to use the spell check on their computer, and/or to have a teacher, parent or friend review their essay. On the application form, the applicant should include their name, address, phone number, school, and neighborhood in which they reside. Your name, gender or reference to race should not appear on your essay. Also, include a copy of your high school academic records. Letters of Reference: Two letters of reference are required. Your school principal, guidance counselor, or teacher should submit one letter. The second should be a letter from someone who is familiar with your volunteer activities (not a family member). Applications: All applications must be submitted by Friday, Additional Requirements: Upon selection
of an award, you must provide proof of enrollment with a college or technical/vocational school. You or a parent must also attend the Annual Dinner event and receive your scholarship in Person
2018 Scholarship Funders:
Alco Parking Bank of NY Mellon First National Bank Highmark Insurance Key Bank Peoples Gas Rivers Casino Slovak Savings Bank
Allegheny General Hospital Dollar Bank Faros Properties Huntington Bank Northwest Savings Bank PNC Bank Rotary Club of Pittsburgh’s Northside WesBanco .
March 15, 2019
Mail to:
Northside Leadership Conference Scholarship Committee Attn: Kelly MacKay 1319 Allegheny Avenue – 2nd Floor Pittsburgh, PA 15233
Applications also available at www.pittsburghnorthside.com
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Ask A Stylist: What’s a Bridal Trial? By Brooke Rockwell Brooke Rockwell Hair Designs Bridal Trials are not necessary but I highly recommend doing a practice round. I like your wedding day to be stress-free and relaxed. Our part as the stylist in that is having a good hair plan ready to go! A trial is important because then you will know that the style will work with your hair and that you’ll like it. So often, I do the exact style the bride has chosen and she says it’s just not her. It’s not uncommon for this to happen because you never know until you try. The day of the wedding is too busy to not be sure about your hair. The trial can be done at any time, months or days before the wedding. Preferably it’s best to do as soon as possible. It’s nice to know ahead of time that you are all set! Some styles don’t require super long hair, so it’s good to know that you don’t need to grow it for months and not like it along the way. At the time of the trial, we talk about what you like and go over
our options. Bring lots of photos of hairstyles that you like. I like to always try both down and up styles. Most brides know right away what feels right. At the time of the trial we can go over what’s best for your hair to prepare it for the wedding. When to shampoo, what styling products work best and any other tricks that I’ve learned along the way are important things to know! On the day of the wedding it’s really hard to do a style and then take it down and try something else. I like to spray and tease and pin as we go so that it stays all day and night. If I need to take that down, the teasing and spray can make the hair look frizzy and the hair can start to separate. Once we’ve chosen your hairstyle, the wedding day is a breeze! It’s nice to know that your hair will be exactly what you envision. It’s fun to check “bridal hair trial” off the list too!
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Featured Northside Venues Children’s Museum
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Iconic Northside Location Ideas For Engagement Announcement and Bridal Party Photoshoots
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Located in the Mexican War Streets neighborhood of Central Northside. Known to neighbors and tourists alike, this colorful and varied background will make for an exciting session for the couple or bridal group. Photo by Clifton Loosier
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Located in the RJ Casey Industrical Complex in the Chateau neighborhood where the nearby Three Rivers Heritage spans the Ohio River, bicyclist enthusiasts are sure to love the multi-level museum of all things bikes.
Johnny Angel Ginchy Stuff & Museum Located right next door to Bicy-
cle Heaven in Chateau. Music lovers will adore the mural, collectibles, and cases of history for a rockin’ backdrop. Pick up songs for your playlist here and Get Hip Records above on the 2nd floor.
Allegheny Observatory
Located in Riverview Park in the Observatory Hill neighborhood this piece of history is on the National Register of Historical Landmarks and can still be used to see stars today. The park also has a chapel. Photo by Neil Strebig
Allegheny Commons West Park Dream Catcher Sugar cookies by Cindy Velt. Photo by John Altdorfer
Winners of Second Annual Rivers Casino “Cookie Table Recipe Contest” Announced In honor of Pittsburgh’s “cookie table” wedding tradition, for the second year in a row, the wedding services team at Rivers Casino Pittsburgh sponsored a Cookie Table Recipe Contest. Photos and recipes of their creations will be spotlighted in a special 2019 Rivers Casino cookie table calendar. “Pittsburghers know a good cookie when they taste one,” said Shannon Redmond, vice president of marketing for Rivers Casino Pittsburgh. “We had a great response to this fun contest and would like to thank all the bakers who participated as well as our judges.” Read more at: http://bit.ly/RiversCookieTable2019
Located at the corners of North Avenue and Brighton Rd. Special sites to consider include Lake Elizabeth, the National Aviary, Gus & Yia Yia’s stand, plus several historical monuments and public art spaces for consideration.
Allegheny Commons East Park
Located at the corners of North Avenue and Cedar Avenue. Pittsburgh’s oldest park, with mature tree growth and a newly rebuilt fountain to open in early May. Antique postcard image courtesy of Allegheny City Society
Fineview Overlook
Located in Riverview Park in the Observatory Hill neighborhood this piece of history is on the National Register of Historical Landmarks and can still be used to see stars today. Photo by Lauren Stauffer
Buhl Community Park
Located in Allegheny Square right next to the Children’s Museum (once the Buhl Planeterium) and a variety of public art spaces that include the Cloud Arbor seen to the right. Photo of by Anthony Amato.
Neighborhood Murals & Stairs
They’re hidden around corners throughout neighborhoods, whether historical or quirky, local artist murals make wonderful backgrounds. Add in city steps for a change of perspective. Photo by Bridget Fertal.
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614 Pressley St, Pittsburgh, PA 15212 412-231-3338 www.thepriory.com Romance, Romance Package. Includes late check out, breakfast brought to your room, fresh roses, champagne and snack tray. Deluxe King: $219 plus tax; Standard Queen: $199 plus tax. Promotional prices valid February 11-17th, 2019.
Penn’s Corner Farm Alliance
150 54th St, Pittsburgh, PA 15201 (412) 564-1494 pennscorner.com Eating the CSA way allows you to try new produce and eat healthy, all while supporting our network of family farms. National CSA Sign-up Day is February 22nd. Show some love to farmers and to yourself with a CSA this year! Pick-ups available on the Northside at Nova Place or Allegheny City Brewing!
Johanna’s Garden 3001 Shadeland Ave. Pittsburgh, PA 15212 412-761-6770 Valentine’s Day fresh floral creations, balloons, and plush accessories. Cash & carry specials! Delivery available. Call to pre-order your flowers today.
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614 Pressley St, Pittsburgh, PA 15212 412-231-3338 www.thepriory.com Dinner Date Night Special. Includes $50 dinner voucher to Scratch Food & Beverage, The Carlton Restaurant, Roost or Max’s Allegheny Tavern. Deluxe King: $199 plus tax; Standard Queen: $179 plus tax. Valid February 11-17th, 2019.
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Brighton Heights Lutheran Church’s
22nd Annual Mardi Gras Celebration WHEN: Sunday, March 3rd 12PM - 4PM WHERE: Brighton Heights Lutheran Church 3830 California Ave. Pittsburgh PA 15212 Call the church office with your questions: 412-761-8545
Join us for great food, fellowship, and live music by “The Blues Orphans.” Just bring a free will offering and a non-perishable food item*. Weekly Soup/Service on Wednesdays during Lent Beginning on Ash Wednesday, March 6th thru April 17th Dinner at 6pm and Service at 7pm
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Featured Mother’s Day Gift Ideas Johanna’s Garden 3001 Shadeland Ave. Pittsburgh, PA 15212 412-761-6770 Don’t forget Mom on May 12th! Let us deliver her a fresh arrangement or blooming plant with Love from you!
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ARKS LISTENING T UR The City of Pittsburgh and the Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy are embarking on the Parks Listening Tour. Together, at community meetings and events throughout the city, we will be gathering feedback on what you love about our parks and what you would like to improve.
Please join us:
February 25, 2019 | 6:00 p.m.
Riverview United Presbyterian Church 3505 Perrysville Ave.
March 7, 2019 | 6:00 p.m. Nova Place 100 South Commons, Suite 100
Space is limited, registration required. Register at www.pittsburghparks.org/listening-tour. n Dinner will be provided. n Childcare will be provided upon request; please indicate when registering. For questions and more information, email Erin Tobin at etobin@pittsburghparks.org.
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Confused about REAL ID? You’re not alone: Here’s what you need to know You might have seen the news that Pennsylvania has been granted another extension for adopting the new federally mandated REAL ID cards. There has been a lot of information about when they will be available, when they will be required and why you will need one. I’d like to cut through the confusion and noise, and let you know the facts. The REAL ID is essentially a new form of driver’s license or identification card that you will be able to obtain from PennDOT in order to meet federal requirements which were passed in the wake of the 9/11 terror attacks. It will look like a regular Pennsylvania driver’s license or ID card but will have a gold star and will require a few additional steps to get, beyond visiting the driver’s license center. Getting a REAL ID is not required, but starting Oct. 1, 2020, you will need a REAL ID (or a passport, military ID or other form of federally accepted identification) to board domestic commercial flights and enter
military bases or other federally-secured areas. So if you are a frequent flier, or are considering flying somewhere and do not have a passport, you might want to consider getting a REAL ID when they become available. However you will NOT need a REAL ID to visit the post office, to vote or register to vote, to receive federal benefits or to access hospitals and health clinics. If you think you need a REAL ID, PennDOT intends to begin making them available starting in March 2019. However, if you want a REAL ID, there are a few things you can do now to make obtaining one easier. This summer, PennDOT began offering a pre-verification process for people interested in REAL ID. If you received your first Pennsylvania driver’s license, learner’s permit or ID after September 2003, the department might already have your required documentation on file. You can simply apply online for pre-verification. If you received your first Pennsylvania driver’s li-
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cense, learner’s permit or photo ID before September 2003, you cannot apply online. You must bring the required REAL ID documentation to any PennDOT driver’s license center for in-person pre-verification. To apply in-person you will need one of the following: A U.S. birth certificate, passport, certificate of citizenship or a certificate of naturalization. You will also need your Social Security card and two documents proving you live in Pennsylvania. These can be a current driver’s license, a utility bill, a W-2 tax form, tax records, lease agreements or mortgage documents. All PennDOT licensing centers are now equipped to verify these documents for customers, and PennDOT is adding another REAL ID center in Pittsburgh to help process pre-verification applications. If you don’t want to go through the pre-verification process, you don’t need to. If you decide you want a REAL ID later on, you can always get one after they become available
at any PennDOT licensing center. A REAL ID will cost $30 plus a renewal fee of $30.50 for a four-year, non-commercial driver’s license or a photo ID. The expiration date of your initial REAL ID will include any time remaining on your current license plus an additional four years, unless you are over 65 and have a two-year license. After your initial REAL ID expires, you’ll just pay the regular renewal fee. I hope that this helps to clear up some of the concern people have about REAL ID and how it will be implemented in Pennsylvania. If you have any questions, or concerns, visit the PennDOT REAL ID website: www.dmv.pa.gov/REALID or contact one of my offices. As always, if you have any questions about this or other state-related matters, don’t hesitate to contact my office. Adam Ravenstahl, Member PA House of Representatives 20th Legislative District District Office: 412-321-5523 Email: RepRavenstahl@pahouse.net
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Allegheny Elks Lodge #339 is proud to be an ardent supporter of the Pennsylvania Elks Home Service Program, consistently ranking among the top ten percent of Lodges in annual fundraising. Since 1963, the PA Elks Home Service Program has been providing support and advocacy services to Pennsylvania residents of all ages with developmental disabilities, in their home environment, without discrimination, and at no charge. The program employs 26 full-time Registered Nurses who last year drove 332,000 miles across all 67 counties in PA to make 14,000 in-home visits to our clients. The PA Elks Home Service Program is a GuideStar Platinum Seal of Transparency nonprofit. More information may be found at www.paelkshomeservice.org Donations may be made through Allegheny Elks Lodge in person or by mail: Allegheny Elks Lodge #339 attn: Home Service Program PO BOX 6904 Pittsburgh, PA 15212 or online at www.paelkshomeservice.org/give
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THE NORTHSIDE EMPLOYMENT INSTITUTE
MENTAL TOUGHNESS TRAINING PROGRAM
IN PARTNERSHIP WITH RIVERS CASINO ARE YOU INTERESTED IN A REWARDING CAREER AT RIVERS CASINO? THEY ARE CURRENTLY LOOKING FOR FOOD AND BEVERAGE AND SECURITY WORKERS ENROLL IN OUR 4-WEEK MENTAL TOUGHNESS TRAINING PROGRAM STARTING FEB. 5th AT 6:00 PM AT CoLab 18 PARTICIPANTS IN THE PROGRAM: • • • • • •
New Year, New Job! Northside Neighborhood Employment Center
Free help with job search, interview preparation, and resume development. Located at Northside Common Ministries
A program of Goodwill of Southwestern Pennsylvania
1601 Brighton Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15212 Walk-in hours: Monday-Friday, 12:00-3:00 p.m. To set up an appointment to work one-on-one with our employment specialist, call 412-323-1163 x3 or email michael.moore@ncmin.org.
Must be 18 years of age or older Must be a current resident of Pittsburgh’s Northside neighborhood No degree required Will learn and sharpen their soft skills and develop strong work ethic Will earn a national certification in Customer Service Will meet with supervisors and human resource representatives from the Rivers Casino
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GROSS MONTHLY INCOME LIMIT: For households where someone is 60+ or disabled
MONTHLY BENEFIT RANGE
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Commodore’s Boys Varsity Basketball
(JV plays 4:45PM or 5:30PM contests) Scores as of 1/30/2019 1/4/19: Brashear 62 Perry 47 (L) 1/8/19: Allderdice 79 Perry 26 (L) 1/11/19:Perry 51 Westinghouse 60 (L) 1/15/19: Carrick 63 Perry 47 (L) 1/18/19: Perry 43 Obama 60 (L) 1/22/19: Perry 54 Brashear 73 (L)
Commodore’s Girls Varsity Basketball
(JV plays 4:45PM or 5:30PM contests) Scores as of 1/30/2019 1/4/19: Perry 22 Brashear 62 (L) 1/8/19: Perry 11 Allderdice 93 (L) 1/11/19: Westinghouse 41 Perry 24 (L) 1/15/19: Perry 26 Carrick 44 (L) 1/18/19: Obama 64 Perry 11 (L) 1/22/19: Brashear 50 Perry 26 (L)
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12/20/18: Perry 6 Carrick 72 (L) 1/3/19: Obama 30 Perry 42 (W) 1/ 3/19: Westinghouse 17 Perry 48 (W) 1/10/19: Perry 30 Allderdice 48 (L) 1/16/19: Brashear 30 Perry 39 (W) 1/26/19: Semifinals Allderdice 59 Perry 18 (L)
January 31, 2019: Obama @ Perry - 3:15PM February 5, 2019: Westinghouse @ Perry -3:15PM February 7, 2019: Perry @ Carrick - 7:00pm February 12, 2019: Perry @ Allderdice - 3:15pm February 19, 2019: Semi-Finals @ TBD - 7:30pm February 23, 2019: City League Championship @ Petersen Events Center - 2:00pm
January 31, 2019: Perry @ Obama - 7:00pm February 5, 2019: Perry @ Westinghouse - 3:15pm February 7, 2019: Carrick @ Perry - 3:15pm February 12, 2019: Allderdice @ Perry - 3:15pm February 19, 2019: Semi-Finals @ TBD - 6:00pm February 23, 2019: City League Championship @ Petersen Events Center - 12:00pm
Standings as of 1/17/2019 from Pittsburgh Public School Athletic Department reports Perry Traditional Academy ranked third of six City League teams with three wins and two losses. Perry Commodores lost to the Allderdice Gators in the semifinals. Carrick Eagles defeated the Gators in the PIAA District 8 AAA Duals Championship. Photos by Lauren Stauffer
Full Sports Photo Gallery Online at www.nschronicle.com
From Foo, Page 10 life is suffering, and only by transcending the suffering will people find peace. Lao Tzu, whose writings were the basis for Taoism, is the one Conner connects with in the image. He is the only one to taste the vinegar and smile: The Taoist viewpoint is to appreciate, learn from and work with whatever life gives you. Conner doesn’t think in terms of “punk,” “good” or other labels. He’s his true self, and because of that, he said, he’s happy with his life and work. “A lot of people see, in life, these rules that they’re told: a style of job, a type of job, that surface level of things,” Conner said. “I don’t subscribe to the traditional. I try to hold myself to a higher moral standard. It comes at great cost personally sometimes, but never once do I have a regret about it.” For more information about Conner, visit his Instagram page at https://www.instagram. com/fooconner.
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Allegheny City Central
Marshall-Shadeland
Edgar Parilla to JED Investments LLC at 1536 Monterey St. for $20,000.
Yolanda Hatcher to Dollar Bank FSB at 1427 Dickson St. for $3,707 by sheriff’s deed.
Silas Russell to Kyle Shaffer at 710 Armandale St. for $260,000.
Sara Mason to JPMorgan Chase Bank NA at 3230 Rothpletz St. for $2,149 by sheriff’s deed.
Kyle Smith to Logan Milo Hung Woo at 20 Jacksonia St. for $287,000.
Jonathan Moriarty to Eric Deutsch at 2324 Colorado Way for $18,000.
Sun Allegheny Business Trust to West Penn Allegheny Health System Inc. at E. North Ave. for $39,000,000.
Bank New York Mellon trustee to Johander Evaristo Navas at 1118-1120 Ingham St. for $54,600.
Sarah Jane Flaherty to Edward and Barbara Ivanko at 1206 Palo Alto St. for $265,000.
Brightwood Civic Council to Oscar Valentin at 2717 Plough St. for $3,431.
Latsko Properties L.P. to Luana Scott at 26 Jacksonia St. for $91,500.
Diana Lynn Fair Schemm to Lauren and Jared Reed at 3021 Shadeland Ave. for $78,000.
Brighton Heights PHO Real Estate to A & C Holdingz LLC at 3537 California Ave. for $70,000.
Donna Gibbons to Stephen George Flaherty and Dawn Marie Bibza at 1440 Tumbo St. for $1, Value: $20,577 William Stevens to Barrgrove Ventures LLC at 2715 Plough St. for $45,000.
Sheerree Buchanan to Deborah Holmes at 107 Cobbler Circle for $175,000.
Observatory Hill
Estate of Gary Forcey to BSAT LLC at 3458 Harbison Ave. for $52,700, Value: $81,396
Frederick Reedy to Real Estate Development Options LLC at 200 Marshall Ave. for $1, Value: $78,888
Stan Fetzer Jr. to Marlex Properties LLC at 3534 Massachusetts Ave. for $9,513, Value: $52,326
Keith A Zatezalo Greene to Jerel Lorenzo at 103 Dunlap St. for $3,500.
James Zaffuto to Deuce Homes LLC at 3539 Simen Ave. for $42,000.
Julia L Huber Ivancza to Tsz Kiu Chan and Mara Aragones at 41 Waldorf St. for $197,100.
James Swiger to Penn Pioneer Enterprises LLC at 1137 Stanford Road for $45,400, Value: $70,566
Deutsch & Assoc. LLC to Kevin Woods at 232 Bonvue St. for $119,000.
Michelle Casper et al. to Benjamin Dettinburn at 903 Woods Run Ave. for $1, Value: $29,982
Jenna Jenkins to Wiley Properties LLC at 3926 Vinceton St. for $115,000.
Keith Hickman to Maurice and Sharon Pugh at 1711 Marmaduke St. for $225,000.
Curtis Johnson to LSF8 Master Participation Trust at 75 Watson Blvd. for $2,647 by sheriff’s deed.
Estate of Alice Mataminas to Kaila Kuchur at 4005 Northminister St. for $125,000.
Keith Zatezalo Greene to Keith Zatezalo Greene at 103 Dunlap St. for $7,000.
Trina Litterini to Christopher Giovannagelo at 3436 Shadeland Ave. for $155,000.
Gregory Schaefer estate et al. to Tuff Properties LLC at 4004 Grizella St. for $73,001 by sheriff’s deed.
Benedict Leung to Drian and Rachel Glyde at 304 Lamplighter Circle for $172,000.
Craig Householder to Edward Ferrell at 35 Semicir St. for $79,825.
Frederick Conners to Mikia Wilson at 3216 California Ave. for $82,000.
Estate of Mark Tarter to Sagario Gonzalez and Saul Rivera at 132 Dunlap St. for $79,500.
Nancy Hollobaugh to River Point Renovations 2 LLC at 2008 Termon Ave. for $37,500.
Federal National Mortgage Assn. to Perrysville Trust #1003022 at 3022 Perrysville Ave. for $26,214.
Marlex Properties LLC to JV Homes LLC at 3534 Massachusetts Ave. for $20,000. John Pusateri to Mustafa Kizilkaya at 3150 Sorento St. for $23,500.
Perry Hilltop
Penn Pioneer Enterprises LLC to Mariah Harmony Kaye at 11 Bascom Ave. for $119,900.
Erik Melczak to Malanzo Davis at 519 McClintock Ave. for $20,000.
Michael Hallman to Deborah Raible at 324 Lamplighter Circle for $150,500.
Estate of Marion Mielke to Kelly Davis at 2506 Perrysville Ave. for $50,000.
Daryl Wood to RTO SA Holdings 181 L.P. at 3813 Bonaventure Way for $23,000.
California-Kirkbride Leandro Davis to North Side Properties R & S LLC at Sedgwick St. for $5,532, Value: $13,171
Spring Hill RKTT Properties LLC to Monisha Thompson at 1402 Firth St. for $66,500. George Finley Jr. to Anthony D’Antonio at 1139 Buente St. for $79,000.
Christopher Alex Anthony to North Side Properties R & S LLC at 1937 Sedgwick St. for $1,312, Value: $2,719 PAK Capital LLC to Rachel O’Brien and John Lindberg at 1836 Overbeck St. for $84,000.
Fineview Tracy Johnson to Federal National Mortgage Assn. at 1924 Letsche St. for $1,931 by sheriff’s deed.
Historic Deutschtown
Carol Hamm to Benjamin Hamm at 1239 Itin St. for $1, Value: $30,780.
Summer Hill Mary McKernan Sommer to Robin Byrd at 4468 Cerise St. for $204,500.
Oceanview Property Mgmt & Recovery to Modern Touch Properties LLC at 600 Pressley St. for $112,000.
Troy Hill
Alexandra Emily Dixon Ernst to William Miller at 1102 Linden Place for $315,000.
JoAnne Wine trustee to 2126 Straubs LLC at 2126 Straubs Lane for $8,000.
Northside Community Development Fund to Hungry Heart Investments LLC at 922 Middle St. for $740,000.
Samuel Santini to Marlex Properties LLC at 2102 Alroy Way for $8,000.
Manchester
Troy Hill Ventures LLC to QGE Holdings LLC at 1408 Lager St. for $80,000. George Dougherty Jr. to Arron Groomes at 2006 Ley St. for $59,683.
Estate of Betty Williams to US Bank NA trustee at 1422 Hamlin St. for $1,732 by sheriff’s deed.
Samuel Santini to No Good Deed LLC at 1913 Tours St. for $12,000.
Coralie Kartesz to Stephen Hallam and Ricardo Rivera at 1012 Abdell St. for $50,000.
Estate of Patricia Lafrenie to Douglas Christopher Thiry Matt at 2023 Veronica St. for $15,000.
1334 Pennsylvania Ave, LLC to Arthur B. Kosowsky & Theresa L. Brown, 1334 Pennsylvania Ave. for $465,000. Theresa Ann Farine to Farine Properties LLC at 1442 Lowrie St. for $45,000.
MCC MCS LLC to Manchester Citizens Corp. at 1708 Fulton St. for $1 Value: $218,766.
Anthony Reis to Kyle Gryta at 2020 Lowrie St. for $59,000.
Samuel Corbin estate et al. to Rewind Properties LLC at 1517 Manhattan St. for $5,000.
Troy Hill Homes LLC to Gregory Colaizzi at 2005 Veronica St. for $180,000. Brenton 58 LLC to Ariel Capital Pennsylvania LLC at 2050 Lowrie St. for $90,000. Brandon Cahall to Marlex Properties LLC at 1311 Lowrie St. for $11,000, Value: $24,624 Daniel Gitzen to DRD Properties LLC at 2140 Lowrie St. for $35,000.
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Community Corner By Haeshah Davis
Ask An Attorney By Matthew D. Gailey Gailey Law Group Recently, the United States Congress passed the First Step Act, an act directed at Federal Prison Reform. As a criminal attorney, it is necessary to remain cognizant of how prisoners are treated. It is important that prisoners, who will be released back into society, as 95% of all prisoners will be released, be prepared to return to society. This month’s article focuses on the highlights of this bill. The First Step Act expands training and other programs for inmates providing education and literacy. These programs offered by non-profits, faith based groups, and other private entities are designed to reduce the chances of recidivism. Inmates will be offered credits for their participation in these programs. These credits can be applied by low and minimum risk inmates who haven’t committed a disqualifying crime to finish the remainder
of their sentences in halfway houses, home confinement or supervised release. The First Step Act also allows judges more discretion when sentencing some drug offenders. For instance, some drug offenders with “three strikes” may have the mandatory sentence enhancement will be reduced from life to 25 years. Some drug offenders in the “second strike” category will have the mandatory sentence enhancement reduced from 20 years to 15 years. Additionally, the bill makes the Fair Sentencing Act of 2010 retroactive for inmates trapped by disproportionately high sentences related to crack cocaine. As with any criminal matter, it is important to know your rights including your rights after conviction. For any questions about this area of law, please feel free to contact my office.
Love is in the air! How many times have you heard that phrase? A lot, right? We often think about people or one specific person when we hear it. This time, we are channeling our love strings to our neighborhood and the communities where we live. The Northside is made up of 18 neighborhoods and I had a chance to connect with a few people who agreed to share the things they love the most about where they live. So, the next time you hear “Love is in the air,” think about your community, your neighborhood and everything that makes up the place you call home. Whether it’s the restaurants nearby, your friendly neighbors or the bench on the end your street that you love, let’s see what our friends on the Northside have to say when asked, “What do you love the most about your community?”
Q:
What do you love most about your community? Whether it be housing, employment, a meal or a friendly conversation, lifetime Manchester community members consider each other family, and that should be the foundation of any community. - Danielle King, Manchester
I love that Riverview Park is up the road and is a really nice place to walk or run! - Jack Hurley, Perry Hilltop
YINZBURGH! COMICS By Nils Hanczar
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Aviary Debuts Andean Mountain Habitat and a Golden Eagle By Melissa Yang Several unique birds have made the National Aviary their new home just in time for the new year to take off. An exciting new habitat and
the-Rock, typically found in and along the ravines and streams of mountainous forests around the Andes Mountains, is stunning with his bright red body plumage and a crest so large it nearly obscures
daily at noon at the Andean Mountain Habitat to introduce visitors to these birds and their new home. This featured exhibit was built from the ground up with a few main goals in mind, as described by Kurt
Photos by Melissa Yang
Left: the National Aviary’s Curator of Behavioral Management and Education, Cathy Schlott, introduces Autumn, the Golden Eagle, to visitors. Right: A male Andean Cock-of-the-Rock perches on a branch in the Aviary’s brand-new Andean Mountain Habitat. Eagle Talks and Andean Mountain Habitat Talks are included with general admission to the Aviary. For more information, visit www.aviary.org. daily educational programming launched on Thursday, Jan. 10, to celebrate these new residents, some of whom have never before been seen in Pittsburgh. The National Aviary’s brandnew Andean Mountain Habitat was built from the ground up to feature two unusual species—the Andean Cock-of-the-Rock and the Capuchinbird. Both are lek-performing frugivores, meaning they are fruit-eaters who partake in elaborate and competitive mating rituals. The male Andean Cock-of-
his beak; the female is similar in silhouette but more subdued in shade. The brownish and bald Capuchinbirds, named for their feathery neck cowls reminiscent of the cloaked hoods of Capuchin monks, are appropriately modest in appearance but vocalize in startlingly loud bellows. Typically found north of the Amazon River in humid forest environments,the birds have a call supposedly similar to the sound of cattle, which has led some to refer to the species as Calfbirds. Educational talks are given
Hundgen, Director of Animal Collections. In addition to meeting the birds’ needs and providing visitors with ample viewing from multiple angles, they seek to “maximize the socialization behavior” of the birds and provide them with the “proper environment to breed.” The details are designed down to the placement of branches and nest-boxes, and a mister is integrated into the artificial tree to emulate rainfall in the Andes region and encourage the birds to behave as they do in the wild.
The National Aviary seeks to showcase a diverse array of avian species in part because, according to Dr. Pilar Fish, Director of Veterinary Medicine, “When people see such unique birds, they’re inspired to learn more about the environment and conservation.” Dr. Steven Latta, Director of Conservation and Field Research, remarked that in the wild, these birds are both “high elevation species” and thus “particularly susceptible to climate change.” In addition to being fun and fascinating to watch, these birds were chosen in part for their ability to incite wonder and care about the environment on a global level. A majestic Golden Eagle named Autumn also made her public debut on the gloved arm of Curator of Behavioral Management and Education, Cathy Schlott, to kick off another new series being featured daily at the National Aviary: Eagle Talks. Autumn, a four-year-old eagle, began life as a wild bird and found herself in the Aviary’s care after suffering a wing injury that prevented her from returning to the wild as an apex predator, or a predator at the top of a food chain. Looking regal and calm yet eager for treats, Autumn had a majestic presence and enormous wingspan, and is sure to be the star of educational events to come. The Eagle Talks will give the public the chance to meet Autumn, who will appear on rotation with the Bald Eagles, Flinn and Rockland, at 11:30 a.m. each day. Both the Eagle Talks and the Andean Mountain Habitat Talks are included with general admission to the National Aviary, located at 700 Arch Street in the Northside. The Aviary is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., seven days a week. Visitors of all ages are sure to enjoy and learn something new with each visit.
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Placemakers find funding through mini-grant program By Alyse Horn-Pyatt Much of the building that was McNaugher School in Perry Hilltop remains the same since its closure in 2012, but slowly it has started to breathe new life under the ownership of the North Side Partnership
over 30 projects that concentrate on education, employment, place, and health and safety. Project Lead Eleanor Williams said the dinners have been funded by One Northside since they began, and were created to credit community members who respect family and
Williams said she sees a lot of negativity in the world, but believes if children and families are exposed to positive places and gatherings, their outlook on life will become more positive. A similar idea backs Save Garvin Field, a project also fund-
Photo by Alyse Horn-Pyatt
Save Garvin Field is a project led by Bonny Kwolek to clean up an Observatory Hill field formally owned by Perry Athletic Association. Conversations on how to revitalize the space will start in the spring. Project. The nonprofit plans to use the space to implement STEAM labs (science, technology, engineering, arts, and math) for students and families, and to lease space to individuals focused on community and social services. It has also been available for community events, and in early November the North Side Partnership Project hosted its third Family Legacy Dinner with support from New Sun Rising’s One Northside Mini-Grant program. The grants have awarded $1,000 to
want to elevate their neighborhood. “You might have to dig deep to find it, but there is always something good going on within our families,” Williams said. With past dinners, one family was chosen and awards were given out to each family member in categories like academics or performing arts, but this year the dinner was done a bit differently. Williams said the decision was made to bring together the Johnson, Gibson, and Humphrey families to celebrate the birth of the newest family member, Kyier Lee.
ed by ONS, and is lead by Bonny Kwolek. The project will commence in the spring and clean up the Observatory Hill park while also igniting the conversation of how to revitalize the space. Because the space is physically unkempt and at the end of a dead end street, Kwolek said it is used as a meeting place for illegal activity “and we are trying to curb that.” The field was once owned by the Perry Athletic Association, but it is no longer in use. Some ideas have been kicked around, like starting another
baseball league or turning the land into a community garden like Ballfield Farm in Perry Hilltop, but will not be officially discussed until the spring. Kate Kelley, one of four Street Team Ambassadors for the program, said the mini-grants are a great opportunity for individuals and organizations to get funding for their projects. Kelley received funding in the past from One Northside and became a Street Team Ambassador because she wanted to be more involved in letting other Northsiders know about the mini-grant opportunity. “It’s accessible for everybody and New Sun Rising is willing to help [you] flesh out the logistics for the grant application and support [you] through the implementation of your project,” Kelley said. “You don’t need to be a professional. You can just be your own self with a great idea,” Kelley said. Printed applications for One Northside Mini-Grants are accepted at both the Allegheny and Woods Run Carnegie Library branches during normal business hours and by postal mail addressed to New Sun Rising, attn. One Northside Mini-Grant, P.O. Box 58005, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15209. You may also send your application as attachments to vibrancyfunds@newsunrising.org. Contact New Sun Rising staff with inquiries or other questions by phone 412-407-9007 or email info@newsunrising.org. New Sun Rising’s One Northside Mini-Grant Program is made possible through support by The Buhl Foundation.
MARDI
GRAS
The Annual Northside Mardi Gras Celebration is 2 week long party featuring 35+ restaurants, pubs, and businesses offering live entertainment and New Orleans and other Pre-Lenten inspired food and drink specials.
FAT TUESDAY PARTY
March 5, 7:00PM Allegheny Elks $10 at the door.
Sales! Music! Food! DRINKS! & MORE! pittsburghnorthside.com/mardigras