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Councilman Wilson talks NS small business at Chamber event By Ashlee Green Close to just 12 working days since the Northside's new Councilman Bobby Wilson was sworn into office, he joined about 50 members
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Close to 12 days after being sworn into office, District 1 Councilman Bobby Wilson speaks to members of the North Side/Shore Chamber of Commerce. It's important for his office to build a good relationship with the Chamber, he says, because it will give small business owners a chance to thrive. and guests of the North Side/Shore Chamber of Commerce on Jan. 23 to share his plans for District 1 and continue to push residents to engage with their local government. "I'm excited to meet and organize with small business owners," Councilman Wilson said in an interview with The Northside Chronicle before speaking to the group. "I think it's gonna be a See Chamber, Page 21
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Mac Miller fans settle into a renovated former blacksmith's horseshoeing shop on Middle Street on the evening of Friday, Jan. 17 for an immersive listening experience of the late rapper's posthumous album, "Circles." The event was part of the weekend-long "Circles: Til Infinity," a pop-up multimedia exhibition and listening party in the Northside's Historic Deutschtown.
Fans honor Mac Miller in the NS
Cormick, better known by his stage name Mac Miller. In a small, softly lit room at 900 The lyrics were from “Good Middle St., 15 people sat silently on News,” one of 12 tracks on the rapbean bag chairs and soft couches, heads bobbing, feet tapping. Some cried, while others sat back with their eyes closed. In the center of their circle, music floated out of an Amazon Echo. “Good news, good news, good Photo by Ashlee Green news / That’s all they wanna hear / No, they don’t like it when I’m Fans line up on James Street to down,” sang the late Malcolm Mc- visit the accompanying art gallery. By Janine Faust
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per’s posthumous album, “Circles.” McCormick, a Pittsburgh native who died in 2018 at age 26, had gained fame for his genre-bending music style and engaging lyrics. On Jan. 8, McCormick’s family announced on Instagram that they would release “Circles,” which he had been working on before his death. Close to 2,000 people came out to the Northside between Friday, Jan. 17 and Saturday, Jan. 18 to attend “Circles: Til Infinity,” an immersive See Mac, Page 7
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Northside Public Safety
The Flu Virus - If you watch or read any news, you are aware of the flu virus concern both nationwide as well as locally. The FDA encourages the flu vaccine for everyone, especially the young, elderly, and those most vulnerable, such as persons with an immune deficiency. It is an old wives’ tale that you can get flu-like symptoms from the flu vaccine simply because the vaccine has no living virus in it. However, your arm or the site of the injection can be sore. Even with the flu vaccine, you can still catch the virus, but the symptoms will be way more mild and you will be unlikely to get as sick as you would if you did not get the vaccine. You can pick up the flu virus and have no symptoms at all for one to four days, but still be contagious to others. The live flu virus can stay on objects such as clothing, gloves, and surfaces such as door knobs and railings for up to 48 hours and can be contracted this way. Once you’ve contracted the virus, the symptoms can include fever, body aches, cough, sore throat, weakness, and fatigue that can last up to seven days. You can, of course, transmit the virus to others during this time. If you do get sick, if there is any way you can stay home to heal and rid the virus from your body, do so. If possible, we encourage you to stay away from
the public for your own good as well as the good of others. Without care or rest, the flu virus can develop into pneumonia. Please note that the virus cannot be treated with antibiotics; they would be ineffective. The only way to treat the flu is simply by letting it run its course, staying home, and getting rest. You can use different medications over the counter to relieve some of the symptoms of the flu. If you are around someone that is sick, their cough or sneeze can infect you with the flu. Germs are usually spread via your fingers to the mucous membranes of the mouth, nose or eyes. The average person touches their face between three and six times per hour. Try to keep your hands away from your face, use hand sanitizer and wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, washing between your fingers to prevent yourself from catching the virus. Finally, if you feel that you may already have the virus and are showing symptoms, contact your healthcare provider. Stay healthy and safe, and as always, look after your neighbors especially the elderly, disabled, and those who are less fortunate. David Stacy is the president of the Northside Public Safety Council. (NPSC). n
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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
Manchester Citizens Corporation Quarterly meetings, call for times MCC Center, 1319 Allegheny Ave. 412.323.1743
Allegheny West Civic Council 2nd Tuesday, monthly, 7:30 p.m. Calvary United Methodist Church 412.323.8884
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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
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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
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February newsletter from Councilman Bobby Wilson
Hello everyone, Feb. 6 marks my first month in office. Every day has been exciting and enlightening. So far, I have met with the directors of the city’s Office of Management and Budget (OMB), Finance Department, Public Safety, Public Works, Law, City Planning, Permits, Licenses, and Inspections (PLI), and the Department of Mobility and Infrastructure (DOMI). I had an interesting conversation with the Pittsburgh Water & Sewer Authority (PWSA) about the progress that has been made on replacing lead lines, and how Pittsburgh’s lead line removal process is so efficient that other cities have modeled their programs after it. Meeting with the Housing Authority and Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) gave me insight into how we will partner to increase affordability on the Northside because I firmly believe that people spending over 30 % of their income on housing need relief.
I made it to an early morning shift change at Zone 1 on Brighton Road, where I spoke to police officers going out and had a wide-ranging discussion with Cmdr. Ragland and Sgt. Burford about police handling of opioids in the community and the number of outstanding warrants from other municipalities that our officers process. Finally, it was nice to see many of you at the January community group meetings, where I appreciated the opportunity to introduce myself and hear your immediate concerns for the Northside and the improvements you would like to see. One of my duties as Councilman is to chair a standing committee. I have been appointed to chair the Committee on Land Use and Economic Development. As chair, I have authority over all legislation dealing with two major city departments: PLI and the Department of City Planning. The content of the legislation varies weekly and may involve subdivisions of each
department like the Art Commission, Community Development Block Grants (CDBG), the Historic Review Commission, and Zoning. In this role, I plan on working
closely with all of these offices to improve services for our residents and small businesses and to ensure sustainable and equitable development in the Northside and the entire city. Did you know you can watch council hearings, press conferences, community meetings, and more on the city’s Youtube channel? Search for “City Channel Pittsburgh.” The city also makes a rich variety of public data available on Burgh’s Eye View. If there is something you’d like us to discuss in the next issue of The Northside Chronicle, please let us know at (412) 255-2135 or email me Photo courtesy of the Councilman at bobby.wilson@pittsburghpa.gov. Feb. 6 marks Councilman You can also contact my office at Bobby Wilson's first month in https://pittsburghpa.gov/council/ office. In this month's article, d1-feedback. We look forward to meeting and he gives a rundown of the city offices he's met with and his hearing from all of you. Let’s get to work! duties as the new chair of the Bobby Wilson Committee on Land Use and Councilman, District 1 n Economic Development.
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Punxsutawney Phil visits Threadbare Cider House before his big day
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rather easy one, and Phil got to stay the night in the Downtown Omni WilIn preparation for the 134th liam Penn Hotel. Groundhog Day celebration, ThreadPhil’s handlers and members of bare Cider House in Spring Gar- the Groundhog Club were on-site to den hosted Punxsutawney Phil, educate guests about groundhogs and By Hallie Lauer
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Phil poses for a picture with one of his handlers, AJ Dereume, and a guest. the famous groundhog, for Phil-a-Palooza on Saturday, Jan. 18. Threadbare hosted Phil twice previously for similar events. The event was a release party for Threadbare’s Phil’s Burrow Cider; this year’s flavor was rum-raisin. A small, limited batch of the cider is on sale until Groundhog Day, which falls on Feb. 2, or once they run out of it. A portion of cider sales goes to the Groundhog Club. The Groundhog Club is an “inner circle” of local dignitaries that uphold the tradition of Groundhog’s Day and plan the annual celebration in Punxsutawney, PA. They are also responsible for the care and keeping of Phil. “[The Groundhog Club is] a great partner to work with,” said Elise Miranda, event planner for Threadbare. “It’s about being involved in the larger Pennsylvania community.” Traveling around the state, as it turns out, is a common occurrence for Phil the groundhog. Phil’s handlers said that the hour and a half trip from Punxsutawney to Pittsburgh was a
the tradition of Groundhog’s Day. They were also selling Groundhog Day merchandise. Some guests came prepared, wearing their own knit hats that looked like groundhog heads and sweatshirts with cartoon groundhogs on them. “We went to Punxsutawney in 2002,” one guest, Laura Romah, said. “This is a chance to see him up close.” Phil is a well-traveled groundhog, taking trips around the state and appearing in various parades throughout the summertime. “I never knew Phil came to Pittsburgh,” said Paula Mukherjee, another attendee of the event. “I just always thought he was hibernating, but he’s out doing tours and selling cider.” Phil, unlike the common groundhog, doesn’t partake in a traditional winter hibernation. Instead of packing on extra fat and sleeping through the winter, he lives relatively the same way as he does in the spring. Phil’s version of hibernating is sleeping 12 See Phil, Page 21
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Northside stylist aims to change lives with fearless fashion tion comes from fabric and color combinations not typically seen in Chi Ilochi knew from a very popular styling trends. Ilochi worked in the fashion young age that her taste in clothing was different than that of her department of a Kmart while she peers. While all of her friends were wearing the hot trends as decided by the internet, Ilochi was finding her own way in the fashion world. “Being an outcast as a child jumpstarted my career,” Ilochi said. She spent a portion of her childhood attempting to follow the popular trends and fit in, but eventually realized it wasn’t worth it. “[I] was determined to teach myself how to love my style,” Ilochi said. “I tried to follow the trends I hated and wear the clothes I knew and didn’t like and still didn’t feel how I’d imagine my fellow peers felt when they wore the clothes. Eventually I realized it was a waste Photo courtesy of Chi Ilochi of time.” Now with her own business, "Being an outcast as a child StylingByChi, Ilochi describes her jumpstarted my career," says style as full of mixed prints and Northside-based stylist Chi Ilochi, wacky colors. Part of her inspira- pictured. By Hallie Lauer
was in high school. That, she said, is where she found a solid understanding of the ins and outs of fashion which began her styling career. “I would help customers find clothes, clean up the dressing rooms—the list goes on,” Ilochi said. “I realized it wasn’t for me, but I did find out how much I loved helping people with their personal style.” Ilochi graduated from Perry High School in 2017. She now mentors students there on ways to take control of their mental health. Ilochi emphasizes to her mentees that it is OK to talk about mental health and to seek therapy. In the future, she hopes to combine her mentoring with her styling business. “I want to style everyone ranging from celebrities, children, the elderly, those with autism, Down syndrome, mental illness, physical illness...” she said. “I plan on using my styling to not only change lives, but heal them as well.” Although Ilochi was born and raised in Pittsburgh, her Nigerian
heritage is a huge influence on her styling and is a large source of her inspiration. “My aunts in Nigeria would send us fabrics and clothes that were always very bright, bold, and charismatic. I loved how different each piece was,” Ilochi said. Part of Ilochi’s styling vision comes from the fabrics themselves, but also from the people who wear them. “I’m inspired by those who create from the heart; those who are innovative and authentic—lovers of fashion who are bold and fearless,” she said. Other than getting fabrics from her aunts, Ilochi is a big fan of thrift shopping, finding many unique pieces at Goodwill, as well as shopping at stores such as ASOS, PrettyLittleThing, Zara, and Urban Outfitters. In the future, Ilochi hopes to see StylingByChi transition into a fashion consulting firm and continue to expand. Find her online at stylingbychi.com. See Chi, Page 22
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“It’s a fixer-upper,” Varrato noted during a slideshow of pictures of its Nineteenth-century artist George interior. According to a timeline written Hetzel sought to capture Pittsburgh’s natural landscape before it was lost by late local historian Carol Petersen, By Janine Faust
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868 Phineas St. in East Deutschtown, the childhood home of 19th century artist George Hetzel, was sold to the Teutonia Männerchor in 2002. Now, The Teutonia is trying to save it from condemnation. to the rapid growth of industry. Now, a Northside-based organization is trying to save a part of the renowned painter’s personal past. The Teutonia Männerchor, a private German club located in East Deutschtown, was accepting purchase offers for George Hetzel’s boyhood home, located at 868 Phineas St., across from the club’s hall, through the end of January.* Hetzel was a prominent landscape artist in the late 19th century who established the Scalp Level artists' colony near Johnstown, PA. His work was even shown at the Carnegie Institute’s first annual International Exhibition in 1896. The Teutonia’s Hausmeister Kevin Varrato and Director Joe Brandt presided over a review of the house on Jan. 15, where they discussed its current state and how to submit an offer with 20 community members.
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Mac Miller merch proceeds support young musicians
From Mac, Page 1 listening experience and multimedia exhibition. The event was held to remember McCormick and honor his album’s release at midnight on Jan. 17. The event included a small gal-
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Jeremy Raymer at work on his Mac Miller mural at the corner of East Ohio and James Streets. Read the full story at www.nschronicle.com.
lery on Suismon Street, which hosted fan art and photographs of McCormick. Visitors could also purchase merchandise, with the proceeds going to the Mac Miller Fund to support young musicians. Despite the cold, rain, and intermittent snow, people were already waiting in line for four hours before the noon openings, according to publicist Nick Dierl. “The venue was at capacity from opening until closing each day with a constant line,” Dierl said in a phone interview after the event. Visitors who came into the gallery could pick up tickets to attend one of the scheduled listening experiences. On both days, tickets ran out within the first hour and a half, Dierl said. Many fans in line on Friday night, including Pittsburghers Anna Ligorio and Hannah Voradram, arrived too late to get tickets. After stopping in the gallery to admire the pictures and purchase T-shirts, they planned to head straight home and listen to the album. “It was cool to be in the gallery, though,” Voradram said, noting it was an experience that could only happen once. “The people’s artwork was really nice.” Inside a room on Middle Street, those who had arrived early enough
to get tickets gathered to experience “Circles” together. An organizer reminded the group that McCormick had designed his albums to be listened to from start to finish. The recording the group was about to listen to included two deluxe edition bonus tracks, “Right” and “Floating.” No one spoke for the next 50 minutes. Couples and friends held hands or put their arms around each other as the album played. “Where are you goin'? Can I come too? The whole world is open, a playground for me and you,” Miller sang during “Surf.” After the final lyrics of “Floating” drifted off, the listeners thanked each other for being there. Some were Pittsburgh natives. Others had come all the way out from Arkansas, Ohio and Canada. One listener, Pittsburgh resident Zach Tokosh, had not listened to the album beforehand, hoping to get something special out of hearing it with others. “[I got] maybe some clarity on life,” he said, wiping his eyes. “Sorry, I’ve got a lot of emotions.” Florida resident Kay Lockhart said she and her husband bought their
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Fans take in the multimedia exhibit of Mac Miller art at a popup gallery on Suismon Street in Historic Deutschtown. plane tickets to Pittsburgh at noon the day before, and had already listened to the album in their hotel room. “We waited ‘til midnight for it to drop, then fell asleep listening to it,” she said. “Then I woke up and showered listening to it.” She described the album as “perfect.” “Like closure,” she said. “Absolutely beautiful.” n
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Ask A Stylist: Updo or Downdo? By Brooke Rockwell Brooke Rockwell Hair Designs
There are so many wedding hair style choices and you have to choose one! Sometimes. We have brides that can’t decide, so they will do both. We’ll do one style for the ceremony and meet them in a few hours and do another style for the reception. If you need to choose just one style, here are some thoughts we’ve discovered along the way. Generally, “up” hairstyles will stay where they are pinned. “Down” styles can change depending on your hair. We can’t do much about gravity, although we try. The style you choose should make you feel beautiful and comfortable. If you normally never wear your hair up and it feels strange, then it’s OK to wear it down. Bridal hair doesn’t always need to be up to be elegant. This is why it’s important to do a trial and try both styles. There are three main factors to consider when trying to decide on up or down: Hair length and texture, dress style and wedding theme, and the crazy weather are a few things to think about to help you make your decision. Hair length and texture. This is a big one. If you have hair that doesn’t curl well, it’s a lot to ask of your hair to stay down and curly for such a long and maybe hot day. You need to be OK with the fact that it might fall a little bit. There are lots of tricks that we can do to make long, straight hair stay curled, if that’s what you would really prefer. This is also good to try before the big day! If you have long hair, it’s nice to show it off, so wear it down. Short hair can
look like an updo once we pin up the sides and add your hair accessories and veil. Hair extensions can help thin, fine hair look thicker for both up and downdos. Dress style and theme of your wedding. These are important. If you have a dress that has beautiful detailing in the back, it might be nice to pin your hair up to show that off! If you have a gorgeous back and want to show that off, pin your hair up! Strapless dresses can be less bare if you wear your hair down. Bohemian-style weddings are great for long loose curls and braids. Vintage-style weddings are perfect for low buns with finger waves or long, loose curls swept to one side. The weather. This is always hard to predict, especially in Pittsburgh. If it’s going to be a super hot summer day, up hair may be the best choice. If it’s a perfect hair weather day, down is a great option. You can always decide that day if you want up or down depending on the sunshine or raindrops. This is another good reason to practice both styles before the wedding. There are no rules set in stone, but updos are great for hot weather and unruly hair. They also show off your dress! Down styles are great for cooler weather, hair that holds curls well, and strapless dresses to cover your shoulders. These are all suggestions and there are exceptions to everything. You can really do whatever you want. There are no rules! Plan your hair trial with an updo and a downdo and then the decision won’t be so hard to make.
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Northside wedding memories live on in Featured Northside Venues Cont’d. The Gathering Place the spaces, neighborhood businesses By Lauren Stauffer Business Manager, The Northside Chronicle
Organizing any event, especially weddings, begins by laying out the nuts and bolts of budget to determine the size, vision of atmosphere, and color theme you want. Many Northside businesses are available to help couples set their dates and locations to make your guests, experience, photo shoots and whole experience unique to your personal story. In this guide you will find a featured list of Northside based businesses to begin discovering options right in your neighborhood. With that in mind, stroll through the several Northside business districts to take note of your local small business retailers, restaurants, and beverage rooms offering unique inspiration to choose from. Wedding dress retail has not been seen on East Ohio Street since Carlisle's Bridal moved out of the Northside in 2001. The historic main street still boasts an easy 1,2,3 shopping experience with award winning caterer Bistro To Go Cafe & Catering, The Farmer's Daughter Flowers, The Gathering Place inside Sweet Time General Store for bridal shower, diamond ring shopping at The Main Loan Office and Laverty's Jewerly & Gifts, and wedding cakes at Priory Fine Pastries. This is not an extensive list of all the 40 businesses operating on East Ohio Street right now nor the only main street, visit Western Ave., Lowrie Ave., Federal St., California Ave., Brighton Rd. to get started. Location, location, location. Whether you find that having your wedding ceremony in the backyard of your Northside home because the Deutschtown Sasquatch was on your guest list and holding the reception at the neighborhood micro-brewery just around the corner, there are also plenty of museums and parks to create the right fit for your big day. Many of the smaller wedding
pre-events like showers, bachelorette and bachelor parties, and receptions can be accomodated by your favorite Northside neighborhood establishment.
Event Venue Rental Sweet Time General Store 435 -501 East Ohio Street (412) 231-7170 www.sweettimegeneralstore.com Host your bridal shower, rehearsal dinner or small wedding in this one of a kind venue. Located in the Historic Deutschtown Business District minutes from Downtown. Affordable rates, flatware rental available. Municipal parking lot and public transit nearby. Call for a tour or additional information.
Penn Brewery
Penn Brewery's Biergarten. Photo courtesy of Penn Brewery.
A hidden feature in Riverview Park is the Chapel Shelter. Also known as the Merry Go Round Chapel, it can be reserved May through September using the City of Pittsburgh's online shelter reservation form https://pittsburghpa.gov/park-shelter/reserve.
800 Vinial St. Pittsburgh, PA 15212 t: 412-237-9400 www.pennbrew.com Make your wedding one of a kind in our historic 19th-century brewery! With indoor and outdoor event spaces, an extensive banquet menu, private tours, and unique add-on party favors at affordable prices, Penn offers a unique spot for your wedding ceremony, reception, shower, or rehearsal dinner!
Riverview Park's Chapel Shelter. Photo courtesy of Observatory Hill Inc.
Other public spaces include Allegheny Commons East and West Parks with beautiful water features in each. These options may require the use of tent and table rentals in preparation for the ongoing, four-season Pittsburgh weather. Whether you choose to hold your wedding on the Northside or take a Northside small business with you, know that neighbors who own and work there remember these stories that build the community's fabric.
Photo by Oakwood Photo + Video
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Brighton Heights Lutheran Church’s
23rd Annual Mardi Gras Celebration WHEN: Sunday, February 23 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, February 26th thru April 1st Dinner from 5:30pm to 6:30pm and Service at 6:45pm to 7:30pm. Followed by Bible Study from 7:45pm to 9pm
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*All money collected will go to NALC mission churches in our mission district. All food items donated will go to the Northside Common Ministry’s food bank.
Allegheny Elks Lodge Lenten Fish Fry Every Friday during Lent, including Good Friday 6:00PM - 8:00 PM
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Call ahead for takeout! 412-321-1834 400 Cedar Ave. Pittsburgh, PA 15212 | tel: 412-321-1834
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Soup fanatics, meet the Northside’s own @brothmonger
types of soup using local ingredients soups have been selling out within from the Strip District. She begins a few hours of posting. McAlee had It’s an unseasonably warm Sat- prepping in the middle of the week, to turn away 14 people during her urday afternoon in January, with then spends about four hours on Sat- Broccoli Cheddar and Vegan French many Northside residents out for a stroll. Despite the weather, Sarah McAlee is bustling about the cozy kitchen in the Historic Deutschtown apartment she shares with her boyfriend, making soup. It’s her favorite — her mother’s sausage tortellini recipe with tomatoes, garlic, kale, peppers, and carrots. “I hope this one goes well, I think it probably will,” she said, stirring the broth in the industriLeft photo by Janine Faust, right photo courtesy of @brothmonger al-size pot on her kitchen stove. “If Left: Sarah McAlee, aka @brothmonger on Instagram, in her cozy it doesn’t sell out, that’s fine because Historic Deutschtown kitchen. Right: McAlee's Vegan French Onion [my boyfriend and I] love to eat it.” soup, which is one of her bestsellers. McAlee draws soup lovers from across Pittsburgh to the Northside, urdays “assembling” a classic recipe Onion soup sale on Jan. 14. though most people won’t recognize and a vegan recipe. After she posts “It’s not always like that, obviher name. She’s better known by her the finished products on Instagram ously some soups are more popular Instagram moniker, @brothmonger, on Sundays at noon, followers mes- than others… in that case though, I where she has been selling home- sage her to purchase one of the 25- could have made 20 of each soup made soup for a little over a year. 30 quarts available for $12 each. and still sold out,” she said. Each week, McAlee cooks two For the past three months, her McAlee, who moved to PittsBy Janine Faust
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burgh from Ohio 10 years ago to study and then work, began cooking five years ago. Her mother was a “soup freak” and McAlee is just as passionate about the dish. “I’m from a partially Italian family, meaning I sometimes have portion problems, so I can only cook for 15 people,” she said. “So I’d be making soup for myself and my boyfriend and we’d end up with two weeks worth of soup.” But McAlee didn’t start selling her broths until Oct. 2018, after seeing a sick friend on Instagram asking where to get some soup. “Everybody was like, ‘Oh, I don’t know, you can go to Giant Eagle.’ There’s no place that is just soup, so I made her some soup and took it to her,” McAlee said. “Then I started [@brothmonger].” She sold mostly to friends until this past November, when she met Rick Sebak and told him about her soup. Intrigued, he bought her Clam Chowder and Vegan Lentil, then See Soup, Page 22
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Every year in Pennsylvania laws are passed that can change the lives of your average Northsider. Last year was no different and this month's submission will highlight some of the new laws that take effect in 2020. Election Reform - In Pennsylvania, voters will now be allowed to vote by mail up to 50 days before an election. Voters can choose to permanently receive a ballot application by mail. Sunday Hunting - There is good news for all of you Northside hunters. A law that will go into effect in February will now allow you to kill deer on three Sundays. One day of Sunday hunting will be scheduled during rifle season, one during archery season and a third date to be determined by the Pennsylvania Game commission.
GI bill - Pennsylvania National Guard members can now apply for tuition assistance. This program allows free education to family members of National Guard members. Pennsylvania National Guard members who commit to an additional six years of service can receive ten semesters of tuition for their spouses and children. Smoking Age Increase - There is bad news for teenage smokers. Pennsylvania is raising the smoking age from 18 to 21, effective on July 1, 2020. There is an exception for veterans and service members who are at least 18. If you have any questions about Pennsylvania legal issues, please feel free to give may office a call.
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Northside Real Estate Transfers Allegheny City Central
Manchester
Todd Meyer to Brian Gilmore and Siobhan Proksell at 1520 Buena Vista St. for $257,500.
KMax Construction LLC to Peter Barner at Liverpool St. for $1 (Value: $63,800).
TWJS & JYC LLC to James Stephens at 1610 Brighton Road for $16,850.
Manchester Citizens Corp. to Katherine Gafner at W North Ave. for $10,000.
Alethia Bush to Nizar Eldaher and Patricia Khalil at 117 E Jefferson St. for $40,000.
Bridgehouse Properties LLC to Dongyan Wang at 1448 N Franklin St. for $48,000.
Sara C Gutting Calhoun to James and Marlena Musico at 1510 Federal St. for $439,900.
Eugene Taylor to True Vine LLC at 1104 Sheffield St. for $280,000.
Pittsburgh City to Frank Kartesz at 1418 Loraine St. for $24,000.
Helena Schaefers to John Michael and Elizabeth Alice Heft at 1441 Nixon St. for $50,000.
Allegheny West
Joseph Iannotta to Diane Yates trustee at 929 Beech Ave. for $590,000.
Brighton Heights
Oscar Costa to 1803 Davis LLC at 1803 Davis Ave. for $83,000. Leonard Murray Jr. to Bank New York Mellon Trust Co. at 3521 Fleming Ave. (Value: $14,872) High Return Pittsburgh MultiFamily Fund to Sharise Scott at 2 Hybla St. for $185,000. Haven Home Builders LLC to Adam and Allison Clevenger at 1465 Benton Ave. for $250,500. EST of Paul Kelly to Sai Mahima LLC at Brighton Rd. (Sm. Detached Ret. Store) for $120,000. Jonathan Ott to Abdul Rahim at 3242 Brighton Road for $56,000. Br. Hts. Citizens Fed. to William Goodrich, Beth Lazzara at 3646 California Ave., $13,100. Shawn Jones to John Austin Augustine and Pavel Bugrov at 1043 Lapish Road for $270,000. Kimberly Jeanne Kihm Palumbo to Judah Constant at 2016 Termon Ave. for $150,000. Estate of Richard Velan to Joanne Dunn at 1507 Cooper Ave. for $65,000. Pittsburgh City to Christie Chabassol at 3403 Reuben St. for $201 (Value: $1,508). Paul Shefsiek to Geoff Leonard and Karley Parker at 1311 Termon Ave. for $225,000. Justin Spaid to Harold Durbin and Brittney Chadwick at 63 Bascom Ave. for $65,000. Allen Miller to Zachary Glenn Barlow at 621 Dornestic St. for $142,000. Craig Bowser to Taylor Ryan at 4043 Brandon Road for $85,000. Marlex Properties LLC to Golden Key Development LLC at 3836 Brighton Road for $62,500.
Herman Jones Jr. to Peter Teris and Paula Babac at 1329 Page St. for $270,000.
Marshall-Shadeland
Capital Estate Solutions Inc. to Alina Gropelli at 2925 Shadeland Ave. for $82,200. Pittsburgh City to Joy Sabl at 1400 Eckert St. for $201 (Value: $23,200). David Myers to Cory Russell Ostach at 3011 Wadlow St. for $49,000. Evan Mendenhall to Leonard Howell Jr. at 2655 Brighton Road for $60,000. Thomas Prorok to Golden Key Development LLC at 1325 Highwood St. for $20,000. PGH City Property LLC to Thomas Randall Lohr at 3150 Lecky Ave. for $25,000.
North Shore
NG Riverfront LLC to 810 River Avenue Assoc. LLC at 810 E River Ave. for $5,690,000. James Albert to Panther Properteis PA LLC at 4477 Cherryland St. for $94,000.
Observatory Hill
Linda A Smith Petti to Brendon Bittel at 3326 Delaware St. for $124,000. Charise Wright to Matthew Kramer and Linda LaValley at 3909 Evergreen Road for $138,000. Federal National Mortgage Assn. to Pgh Housing Dvpt. Corp. at 22 Mairdale St. for $39,000. LSF9 Master Participation Trust to Intent Realty LLC at 4024 Perrysville Ave. for $47,500. Margaret Harvey to IBuyPittsburgh Inc. at 47 Semicir St. for $20,000. IBuyPittsburgh Inc. to Chad Williams at 47 Semicir St. for $25,000.
Michael James Egan to Christian Stoffan, Krysty Huysman at 1400 Davis Ave. for $312,000.
Derrick Olszewski to Todd Collar and Sean O'Donnell at 23 Watson Blvd. for $205,000.
Linda Weaver to Isaac John and Hannah Irene Mayeux at 3536 Fleming Ave. for $100,000.
Pittsburgh Housing Development Corp. to Allison Fatla at 22 Mairdale Ave. for $32,915.
David Myers to Linda Shelton at 3261 Richardson Ave. for $62,500.
James Angyal to Mario Signore and Cheryl Guyer at 3031 Mt. Allister Road for $197,900.
Virginia Herdman to Jason Zalin at 3811 Wilksboro Ave. for $70,000.
Sean Winters to Black Knights LLC at 3626 Perrysville Ave. for $195,500.
California-Kirkbride
Rewind Properties LLC to Vaneet Malhotra at 1932 Sedgwick St. for $65,000.
Charles Street Valley
Evan Mendenhall to Leonard Howell Jr. at 3931 Vinceton St. for $40,000. WendyP Investment Properties LLC to Armando and Lisa Padilla at 3844 Baytree St. for $122,500. Marian Pieh to James and Jill Oliver at 3036 Viola St. for $74,900.
Janitorial Resources Inc. to Brighton Row LLC at Brighton Road (Vacant Land) for $139,050.
Spring Garden
Janitorial Resources Inc. to Flocker Row LLC at Flocker Way (Comm Aux Building), $62,350.
Micah Rosa to Two Eyed Jack LLC at 938 Vista St. for $60,000.
Janitorial Resources Inc. to 1912 Brighton LLC at 1912 Flocker Way for $287,840.
Spring Hill
Janitorial Resources Inc. to Charles Street Row LLC at 1911-1915 N Charles St. for $47,760.
Alexander Tarnas to Matthew Leo Schmitt at 1454 Firth St. for $4,650.
East Deutschtown
Chris Waraks to Bloomfield Enterprises LLC at 841 Peralta St. for $15,000.
Edward Chrnart to Kimberly Barlow at 937 Haslage Ave. for $106,000. US Bank NA trustee to June Lloyd at 1104 South Side Ave. for $20,000.
Bridgehouse Properties LLC to Bloomfield Enterprises LLC at 1008 Constance St. for $51,000.
Summer Hill
Quadvestors LLC to 816 Spring Garden Enterprises LLC at 816 Spring Garden Ave., $44,500.
Nicholas Lyons to John Sibbet at 403 Ivory Ave. for $153,500.
Fineview
Lori Misner to James Parker and Jennifer Rouse at 1634 Compromise St. for $19,800. George Vogel Jr. to Allegheny Property Solutions LLC at 2121 Federal Street Ext. for $3,500.
Historic Deutschtown
Eric Bimber to Kevin Giles at 327 Ivory Ave. for $161,000. Estate of Anita L Thomas Brown to Federal National Mortgage Assn. at 3529 Sirius St., $4,134.
Troy Hill
Patricia Reiner to Robert Wilston at 1406 Lowrie St. for $119,000.
Jean McConkey Gentile to David DeGroote at 422 Lockhart St. for $321,000.
Mark Zelenski to Charan Rajan at 35 Waterfront Drive for $515,000.
Jeff Bruno to Ray Franklin Carter and Jonathan Darren Ebeck at 512 Pressley St. for $380,000.
Todd Harley to Community Restoration Corp. at 1137 Brabec St. for $8,000 by sheriff's deed.
Estate of Nancy Snyder to Aaron Travers at 613 Avery St. for $193,000.
David Salo to Brendon and Kari Rawlings at 1142 Province St. for $65,000.
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We’re helping Northside Kids who help their neighborhoods! Apply now for our annual Scholarship Program
Application Form Name: ___________________________________________________________________
NORTHSIDE LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE 2020 SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
Address : _________________________________________________________________
Purpose of Scholarship: To recognize and award high school seniors who volunteer their time to improve the Northside community.
Phone Number: ____________________________________________________________
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.
(with Zip-Code)
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 the following deadline: Friday, March 27, 2020 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
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 Additional Requirements:
Questions regarding the scholarship program should be directed to Kelly at the Conference office (412) 231-4714 ext 201 2019 Scholarship Funders:
Alco Parking Dollar Bank Faros Properties Huntington Bank Northwest Savings Bank PNC Bank Rotary Club of Pittsburgh’s Northside Stella Kalaris Scholarship Fund
Allegheny General Hospital First National Bank Highmark Insurance Key Bank Peoples Gas Rivers Casino Slovak Savings Bank Wesbanco
Mail to:
Friday, March 27, 2020
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.
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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Grone: New City Council connection can benefit NS businesses endum, to various parks throughout el-ready" before the referendum tire Northside business community. the city as "political football." passed. That conversation, he said, Councilman Wilson agreed: great opportunity to understand Councilman Wilson responded is often getting lost. "A good partnership between the the system we'll put in place in the by saying it's important to trust the Still, Councilman Wilson said Chamber and my office is going to Northside." data and focus on improving parks he will aim to leverage the monies give small business owners the opThe event, which took place at the offices of Birgo Realty, a renovated former organ factory in Allegheny West, was part of the North Side/Shore Chamber of Commerce's "Food for Thought" lunch-and-learn series. Lunch was provided by Mayfly Market & Deli, located in Allegheny City Central. Councilman Wilson, sworn into office on Jan. 6, was appointed to the Land Use and Economic Development Committee, which oversees matters pertaining to permits, riverfront development, the Historic Review Commission, and zoning, among others. Chamber Executive Director Gina Photos by Ashlee Green Grone led a Q&A session with Left: Gina Grone leads a Q&A session with District 1 Councilman Bobby Wilson at the North Side/Shore Councilman Wilson, then opened Chamber of Commerce "Food for Thought" lunch-and-learn series on Jan. 23. Top right: A guest at the the discussion up to questions from event raises concerns over the Parks Trust Fund. Bottom right: Much of the office furniture at Birgo Realty, the audience. a renovated former organ factory, is made from repurposed organ parts. One person asked about the parks tax referendum that passed in that need an immediate fix. The con- so that Riverview Park is at the cen- portunity to thrive in the Northside," November's election. He described versation that is often getting lost, ter of city-wide park improvements. he said in the pre-event interview. City Council's recent deliberation he said, is that some Council memGrone told the group that North"We work for you," Councilman on how to allocate the Parks Trust bers are questioning the fate of park siders can use this new City Council Wilson told the crowd. "The office Fund, generated through the refer- projects that were already "shov- connection to the benefit of the en- is open." n From Chamber, Page 1
Phil's visit marks the release of Threadbare's Phil's Burrow Cider From Phil, Page 4 to 15 hours a day, significantly more than he would in the warmer months. The event was free to attend, with pay-as-you-go food and drink, as well as a coloring station for children to decorate their own 2D groundhogs. There was also a photo booth and an opportunity to take pictures with Phil himself. Miranda said that Threadbare hopes to continue this tradition in the coming years. n
Above photo by Hallie Lauer Left photo courtesy of Threadbare
Above: This year's specialty cider is a rum-raisin flavor. Left: Phil on tour in preparation for Groundhog Day on Feb. 2.
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StylingByChi owner loves "mixed prints and wacky colors" From Chi, Page 5
Left photo by Ashtyn Johnson Darwin Right photo courtesy of Chi Ilochi
Ilochi often receives fabrics from her aunts in Nigeria and loves to find unique pieces at thrift stores, which she uses to style her clients. "I'm inspired by those who create from the heart," she says. Find her online at stylingbychi.com. n
Local soupmaker personally endorsed by Rick Sebak From Broth, Page 15 hyped her up on his own Instagram page.
Photo courtesy of @brothmonger
Another @brothmonger favorite, Sausage Tortellini soup, which sells for $12 a quart. “And I got like 500 new followers, and then it blew up,” she said. Now, McAlee’s bisques, bouillons and chowders are gone by Monday night. If she or her boyfriend
can’t deliver or meet customers at their homes, she stores orders in a cooler in her backyard. “It’s a hole I’m filling, I feel like there’s a gap in the market for [soup],” she said. “Pittsburgh has really great sandwiches and really great pizza and stuff like that already.” For people interested in making soup, McAlee advises seasoning every step of the way and taste-testing throughout. She isn’t sure which direction her budding broth business will go, though she definitely wants to “be more legit.” She’s currently talking with her former boss, Anthony Badamo, about using the kitchen in Badamo’s Pizza in the Northside. Her ultimate goal is to open her own cafe. “Ideally, I would love to keep it in the Northside. It’s very neighborhood-oriented,” she said. “It has a lot of restaurants, but there’s still so much room to grow.” n
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Community rallies to save historic home as condemnation nears “Until you start ripping the dryRepresentatives from the Com- are left,” Silverthorne said. wall down and the plaster down and munity Alliance of Spring Garden Varrato said plenty of members building for storage since acquiring getting to the actual bones of the East Deutschtown (CASGED) were of The Teutonia hope to see the building, the cost could be lower or also present at the review. CASGED building saved. it, according to Varrato. “It’s a fairly small piece of property,” he said. “Remarkably, for its age and everything, there’s maybe two or three weak spots in the whole structure.” Varrato explained that the club cannot afford to maintain the house on its own. The City condemned the building in July after the chimney broke off, Varrato said, missing the house but leaving behind a gaping hole. He said the Teutonia was able to have the condemnation postponed until April 2020 by agreeing to staFrom Hetzel, Page 6
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The condemnation of 868 Phineas The boyhood home of 19th century artist George Hetzel, known as the "Hetzel House," as it stands now, St. in East Deutschtown has been nearing condemnation. It's located directly across the street from The Teutonia. postponed until April 2020. bilize the building in the meantime, and was searching for a buyer willing to purchase it “as-is.” Varrato and Brandt said a conservative estimate for restoring the house lies between $175,000 to $250,000. Necessary work includes stripping down and redoing the 190-year-old unburnt brick as well as installing utilities. However, Varrato said there may be hidden costs that are not obvious yet.
higher,” he said. At the moment there is no set price for selling the house. Brandt said interested parties had to submit written proposals to him, Varrato, President John Erskine or Finance Secretary Chris Jordheim by Jan. 31 at 5 p.m.* Brandt and Varrato can be reached for more information at letsgopitt@aol.com or teutoniahausmeister@gmail.com, respectively.
is interested in ensuring the historic building is not turned into an empty lot or office building, according to vice president Tye Silverthorne. He explained that while CASGED also cannot financially support renovations, the nonprofit is willing to help find sources of funding. “There’s tons of important buildings in this neighborhood being torn down, and this is one of the few that
“Me personally, I’d like to see whatever's best for the community,” Varrato said. “There’s too much history gone to the wayside that could have been saved but has been destroyed.” n *This story was originally published online on Jan. 28, 2020 with the headline, “Northside German club accepting offers for painter’s historic home.”
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