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Gloria Sheffield (right) dressed in an elegant holiday dress and high heels, sings a selection of holiday carols to residents at LIFE Pittsburgh while her band (from left: Brad Clayton on drums, Joseph “Chipper” Gray on bass and Dr. Frank Novasack on keys) accompanies her with the performance. Full story on Page 13.
Young Bros. Bar gives back to community Sarah Heinz By Atiya Irvin-Mitchell Walking into Young Brothers Bar, music and laughter are in the air. Jamie Younger, the bar’s owner and namesake, is casual and unassuming. He is in the thick of things, interacting with the patrons. “It’s the kind of place where everyone knows your name,” Younger said. “You’ll walk out feeling like family.” Located in the heart of the Northside, the now 12-year-old bar
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is the fulfillment of Younger’s father’s dream, whom he described as his best friend. A lifelong Northsider, Younger said Woods Run Avenue was the only place to set up shop. “This is the only place I know,” he said. “You’re either from the Northside or the outside. I’ve been other places but there’s no other place I’d rather be.” For Northsiders and non-Northsiders alike, Young Brothers Bar provides a space not only for beverages but also for Steelers tailgates,
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birthday parties and according to Younger, even the occasional baby shower. On any given day, Younger says he can be found there taking the helm of the operation. Due to his hands-on approach, Younger said the bar’s “frequent flyers” aren’t By Nick Eustis just customers but family. He prides The name “Heinz” is deeply himself on the bar’s sense of comwoven into the fabric of Pittsburgh. munity. “The regulars are the fabric From the Heinz History Center, to See Young Bros. Bar, Page 5
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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
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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
Deutschtown New Hope Council 3rd Thursday, monthly, 6:30 p.m. Community Center, 623 Suismon St.
The Promise Group Every other Tuesday, 6 p.m. Western Pa. Humane Society 412.321.1019
East Allegheny Community Council 2nd Tuesday, monthly, 7 p.m. Arnold’s Tea 412.321.1204
Troy Hill Citizens Council March 8, June 6th, Sept. 12, Dec. 12. 1515 Tinsbury St. 412.321.2852
Fineview & Perry Hilltop Citizens Councils 4th Tuesday, monthly, 6 p.m. Contact for location info@ourfuturehilltop.org 412-238-7528
Spring Hill Civic League March 4, May 6, Sept. 9, Oct. 7, Nov. 4 6 p.m, Spring Hill Elementary School auditorium, contact@shcl.org
Mexican War Streets Society 3rd Monday, bi-monthly, 6:30-7 p.m. 1400 Buena Vista St. 412.323.9030
Summer Hill Citizens Committee 3rd Tuesday, monthly, 6:30 p.m. WPXI Television Station community room
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January newsletter from Councilwoman Darlene Harris
First and foremost, I would like to thank everyone for the condolences sent to my family and me during this very difficult time. It is greatly appreciated and helpful. Secondly, I hope everyone had happy holidays and is having a great start to the new year! Enjoy this year with your family and friends. Continue to be kind to your neighbors as the winter weather continues and check on the elderly. Also, do not leave furry friends out in the cold for too long! There are a couple announcements that citizens need to stay up to date on. The first announcement is to check and see if you received your
PWSA contract for the lead line replacements. PWSA will not replace the lines on your property without permission. The second announcement is to continuously check my social media for snow plow updates. I will be posting as necessary. For more information about your neighborhood, check with your local community groups. Please feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns at 412-255-2135 or darlene.harris@ pittsburghpa.gov. Have a Happy New Year! Darlene M. Harris, Councilwoman, District 1
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Northside Public Safety Bulletin
According to City of Pittsburgh ordinance, any accumulated snow must be removed from public thruways within 24 hours of snowfall. The City of Pittsburgh created a program called Snow Angels in which folks volunteer to remove snow from the property—sidewalks, stairs and driveways—of residents who are legitimately unable to do it themselves. It helps to keep both residents and the public safe. To inquire for assistance or to sign up to volunteer for the Snow Angel program, you can call 311 for details. Stranger Danger. In the past few weeks, we’ve had some attempts of child luring in our Northside neighborhood. There is never a “good time” or a “bad time” to teach your children about “Stranger Danger.”
All the time is the best time to teach and preach to them to never speak to, go with or interact with a stranger for any reason. If your child is approached and feels threatened, direct them to scream and run where there are other people. If it’s possible, pair your children with other children so they don’t have to travel or walk alone. Tell them to report anything that may frighten them or make them uncomfortable in any way to you and the authorities. The Northside Public Safety Council meets on the first Thursday of every month. Please call 412-321-0295 or email zone1psc@ gmail.com for more details. David Stacy is President of The Northside Public Safety Council (NPSC).
Recycling program saves Christmas trees from landfill, turns them into mulch
The City of Pittsburgh’s Christmas Tree Recycling Program has two Northside drop-off sites this year: in Deutschtown, at the Sue Murray
Swimming Pool Parking Lot, on the corner of Cedar and Stockton Avenues (enter off of Stockton), and in Brighton Heights, at the Jack Stack
Parking Lot, 600 Brighton Woods Rd. Remove all ornaments, netting, tinsel and tree stands. Drop off trees from Wednesday, Dec. 26 to Satur-
day, Jan. 26. Trees will be chipped into pine mulch and available free to the public this spring. More information at www.nschronicle.com.
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Northside music venues fill gap left by James St. Gastropub
fans of all genres. • The Elks Lodge in The James Street Gastropub and Deutschtown hosts two regular muSpeakeasy, one of the Northside’s sic events. Every other Thursday most popular live music venues, night at 8 p.m., the Jazz Conspiracy closed its doors on Sunday, Nov. 11, Big Band performs classics of the 2017. The decision to shut down was 1920s and 30s, with a swing dance By Nick Eustis
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Singer-songwriter Eliza Edens tunes her guitar before performing for an intimate crowd at the Get Hip Recordings upper-level event space in Chateau. Get Hip is one of several venues in the Northside filling the void James Street Gastropub left when it closed its doors in 2017. a result of continuous noise complaints from the pub’s neighbors, despite efforts by the owners to mitigate sound pollution. Co-owner Kevin Saftner reportedly no longer felt welcome in the neighborhood as a result of this conflict. The closure came as a surprise to many, including Get Hip Recordings owner Gregg Kostelich. “It seemed to really start clicking,” Kostelich said. “The upstairs was turning into a mini-ballroom with the vibe of a cool film lounge. Then, all of a sudden, the sound complaints.” With James Street gone, live music lovers on the Northside have had to find other places to get their jam on. Fortunately, the community has plenty of alternate venues to satisfy
class before each performance. Cover is $10. Every Wednesday night at 8 p.m., the Pittsburgh Banjo Club takes the stage to deliver their weekly ode to the iconic string instrument. Cover is free and proceeds from food and drink sales are donated to various Pittsburgh charities. • City of Asylum at Alphabet City hosts a variety of live events, from lectures and movie screenings to live jazz performances. January features performances by the Concord Jazz Quartet, the Yoko Suzuki Trio and members of the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra. Visit www.alphabetcity.org for more information. • The Park House on East Ohio Street hosts two weekly live See Music, Page 14
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Young Bros. Bar a catalyst for revitalizing Marshall-Shadeland things into perspective. He’s not just from supporting cancer patients and sitting back taking. He gives back to the local library, to hosting political events for the Northside’s very own of this bar and how we survive,” the neighborhood.” Throughout the years, events State Rep. Jake Wheatley. Younger said. “They know each other and each other’s families. It’s very generational. They all grew up with each other and played together as kids.” George Johnson, 68, who Younger affectionately introduces as “Uncle George,” grew up with Younger’s grandparents and has been a part of his extended family for decades. He started out as a visitor before coming on board in 2007. If Younger’s not around, Johnson sees to it that things run smoothly. “We make it happen,” he said. “Everyone has their differences. He does things I don’t like and I do Photo by Clifton Loosier things he doesn’t like, but at the end Young Brothers Bar in Marshall-Shadeland has been a staple in the of the day we all get along.” Johnson added that it’s impor- community for over a decade. With the addition of a new event space tant to him that people understand this fall, Owner Jamie Younger hopes to make his business “ground Young’s commitment to the neigh- zero” for the Northside’s future. borhood. This past fall, Younger opened “Jamie’s a visionary,” Johnson held at Young Brothers Bar have said. “He has ideals and he puts raised money for causes ranging BJ Events Center, an event space atFrom Young Bros. Bar, Page 1
tached to the bar which holds around 50 people. The new space is air-conditioned and fully equipped for band rehearsals, podcasts, yoga classes, bar mitzvahs, family reunions and more. It has a house sound system, various microphones and microphone stands, projectors, tables and chairs and a state-of-the-art lighting system with over a thousand color shades available. Younger would like to host more showers, parties and minority-inclusion development events. He also wants to make the space ground zero for the Northside’s future. “I want to help reinvest in this neighborhood in the long term,” Younger said. In addition to owning Young Brothers Bar, the 45-year-old serves as the Vice President of the Brightwood Civic Group, the President of the Northside Leadership Conference and volunteers with local sports teams. “I want to see [Young Brothers Bar] as a catalyst in revitalizing the neighborhood.”
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PWSA is replacing lead service lines on the following streets at no cost. Visit pgh2o.com/leadmap to access our interactive map to determine if your property is eligible, or call our Lead Help Desk at 412.255.8987. CENTRAL NORTHSIDE Boyle St Brighton Rd Federal St Hemlock St Jacksonia St Loraine St Perrysville Ave Sandusky St CALIFORNIA-KIRKBRIDE Brighton Rd California Ave Colfax St Hyena Way Jacksonia St Kirkbride St Kunkle Way Lamont St Lysle St Marquis Way Marvista St Mccullough St Morrison St Saint Ives St Sedgwick St Sigel St St Ives St St Marks Pl Stranmore St Success St Sunday St
FINEVIEW Belleau St Biggs Ave Cemetery Ave Federal Ext Federal St Henderson St Hood St Lafayette Ave Letsche St Marsonia St Mcnaugher St Meadville St Mercy St Morris St Mountford Ave Olive St Osgood St Peekskill St Sandusky St Suffolk St
PERRY NORTH Baytree St Bothwell St Cherryfield St Defoe St Delaware St Dewey Ave Dunlap St East St Evergreen Rd Hemphill St Marshall Ave Marshall Rd Milroy St Mount Allister Rd Norwood Ave Oak Park Rd Orleans St Perrysville Ave Portola St Richey Ave Riverview Ave Ruggles St Semicir St Talco St Tretow St Venture St Viola St Watson Blvd
PERRY SOUTH Bark St Brighton Rd Brightridge St Brule St Buena Vista St Burgess St Chautauqua Ct Chautauqua St Chester Ave Cutler St Daisy St Danbury St Delgar St Divinity St Drum St E Burgess St E Kennedy Ave E Marshall Ave E Mcintyre Ave Elkland St Ellis St Ellzey St Elsdon St Farris St Federal St Federal St Ext Geranium St Goshen St Hawkins Ave Hazelton St Holyoke St Irwin Ave
Kenn St Kennedy Ave Kenwood Ave Koerner Ave Lafayette Ave Langley Ave Lawton Ave Legion Way Leland St Linwood Ave Lithgow Ave Luray St Lyzell St Maginn St Magnet St Maple Ave Marshall Ave Marshall Rd Mayfield Ave Maywood St Mcclintock Ave Mcintyre Ave Melrose Ave Milroy St N Charles St Norman St Norwood Ave Osgood St Overlook St Palisade Ln Perrysville Ave
PWSA recently mailed an information package to customers eligible for our 2019 Lead Service Line Replacement Program. If you received a package, please sign the enclosed agreement and return it immediately in the postage paid envelope.
Funding is limited, replacements will be performed on a first come, first served basis. Do you have questions about our Community Lead Response? Call our Lead Help Desk at 412.255.8987 or email at LeadHelp@pgh2o.com.
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Grant money aims to remediate losses to coal-impacted communities Coal production in the Appala- County in other, non-coal sectors. chian Region fell close to 45 percent The Pennsylvania EnvironmenThis story is the first in a three- between 2005 and 2015. Therefore, tal Council (PEC), with a local ofpart series on economic development initiatives in Pittsburgh by the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC). ARC is a regional economic development agency that provided $1.7 million in grants to fund economic development plans in Pittsburgh this past October. Development plans are aimed at helping to remediate the sharp decline of coal industry jobs in the region. Historically, Pittsburgh’s economy has relied heavily on bluecollar workers to mine and transport coal, starting in the 1800s until present day. When people think of Pittsburgh, often images of steel Photo by Perry Quan via Wikimedia Commons mills, coal mines, and smog come A view of the Smithfield Street Bridge from the Three Rivers Heritage to mind. However, due to enviTrail, a riverfront trail system in Pittsburgh. A 2018 grant from the ronmental concerns and lack of an Appalachian Regional Commission funded a study to evaluate uncomimminent necessity for coal, Pittspleted “rail to trail” projects in the region. burgh has been forced to adjust its identity from a coal-centered indus- the ARC intended for the funds it fice on the North Shore, received try to one influenced by more tech- provided to maintain economic sta- $72,000 to conduct a feasibility nology and manufacturing jobs. bility in areas throughout Allegheny study to evaluate, examine and conBy Sophia Mastroianni
nect uncompleted sections of “rail to trail” projects in the region. PEC’s feasibility study is focused on building on economic opportunities and economic recovery for communities that heavily relied on coal by creating jobs in different fields like technology, manufacturing and service, while also working directly with the community. According to Davitt Woodwell, president of PEC, rail-trail initiatives turn out-of-service railroad tracks into pedestrian trails to boost tourism, thereby fueling economic growth for local businesses. People who leave the trail are seeking amenities like food from restaurants and shelter from motels or hotels, he explained. In the past, coal was often transported through barges and trains by the Pittsburgh Coal Company with several railroads to transport it as far as the Midwest. With fewer and fewer rail lines transporting goods, See PEC, Page 10
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Secretary Dennis Davin keynote speaker for annual NSCDF luncheon Northside business owners, bankers and community representatives. Secretary Davin discussed the commonwealth’s decision in June to nominate 300 statewide census tracts as Qualified Opportunity Zones. Qualified Opportunity Zones have at least a 20 percent poverty rate or a median family income of 80 percent or less of statewide or metropolitan area family income. The 300 tracts––six of which are located in the Northside––were chosen by Governor Tom Wolf out of close to 1,200 eligible ones as the most attractive to investors. Secretary Davin pledged to work with leaders in the Northside to promote investment in the region. “Everything we do at the state level doesn’t mean anything if we Photo by Clifton Loosier don’t have strong partners at the Pennsylvania Secretary of Community and Economic Development local level,” he said. “The last thing Dennis Davin delivers his keynote speech at the annual Northside we want to see is for Pittsburgh to Community Development Fund’s annual luncheon. take their foot off the gas.” Qualified Opportunity Zones day, Nov. 30, 2018 at the Lexus momentum going forward,” said were created as part of the Federal Club at PNC Park. Dennis Davin, Secretary Davin to a crowd of Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 to Pennsylvania Secretary of Community and Economic Development, The Northside Community was the event’s keynote speaker. “Our administration is comDevelopment Fund (NSCDF) mitted to working with everyone celebrated its annual community and business luncheon on Fri- in this room to keep Pittsburgh’s By Ashlee Green
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foster low-income communities with long-term investments. As part of the program, investors receive tax benefits for putting capital gains funds into businesses, real estate and other projects in low-income communities. Federal capital gains taxes can then be deferred, reduced and possibly eliminated altogether. According to Secretary Davin, one of the reasons Amazon showed interest in Pittsburgh as the site of its second headquarters was the talent coming out of the city, particularly from Carnegie Mellon University. “At the end of the day, Pittsburgh wasn’t probably sized right for Amazon, and that’s OK, but the talent is here,” he said in an interview after his speech. Talent, Secretary Davin said, is what’s informing the Opportunity Zones program regulations, which are still to be determined by the U.S. Department of the Treasury. More specific opportunities for See Fund, Page 14
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2018: Year in Review Top 10 Most Popular Online Stories 1 From the Archive: Wilson’s Bar-B-Q maintains legacy of flavor 2 Badamo’s Pizza finds a new home on Federal Street 3 Seth Rogen’s film crew sets up at Max’s in Northside 4 Cycling apparel manufacturer, Aero Tech Designs finds a new home in Chateau 5 VegFest returns to Pittsburgh in August 6 New owner of Arnold’s Tea welcomes NS “communiTEA” 7 Social media blitz helps keep Gus and Yia Yia’s in business 8 Brugge on North set to open in Alphabet City 9 Little Sisters find big purpose in housing low-income seniors 10 Federal Galley Review: New food hall helps draw attention to Nova Place, Central Northside
New & Notable Northside Businesses Allegheny City Central: Badamo’s Pizza, Brugge on North, Mayfly Market & Deli, Pauline’s Caribbean Soul Cuisine Allegheny West: Adda Coffee & Tea House, H Gallery, Refucilo Winery, My Sister’s Keeper Brighton Heights: Robinson’s Bar & Grill Historic Deutschtown: Annex PGH, Siempre Algo Marshall-Shadeland: B.J. Events Center Observatory Hill: East Gate North Fashions Spring Garden: Fritzy’s Gourmet Deli Spring Hill: Spring Hill Brewing, WBU Event Space
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From PEC, Page 7 many have become abandoned. The PEC has taken innovative measures to utilize them. According to Woodwell, coal is part of Pittsburgh’s rich history and industrial “legacy.” The PEC hopes to refurbish abandoned rail lines into trails while maintaining the authenticity of the past. “Where there were coal mines, there were railroads,” Woodwell said. The legacy of coal has taken local environmental agencies, as well as the PEC, decades of cleanup.The ARC grant brings together commu-
nities suffering from a fiscal decline from the coal industry and financially helps to support rail-trail initiatives. The influence of rail-trails has an indirect impact on economic growth for communities. Not only do they encourage a healthy lifestyle, but the longer the length of the trail, the more people will come to experience the outdoors with longer walks or longer bike rides. According to Woodwell, this fuels local businesses like bike shops, bed-and-breakfasts and ice cream shops. “It’s not going to bring back factories, but it is going to help support and sustain a number of these smaller businesses,” said Woodwell.
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We’re helping Northside Kids who help their neighborhoods! Apply now for our annual Scholarship Program
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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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Northsider brings holiday cheer to residents of LIFE Pittsburgh
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Sheffield and her band perform holiday carols for the residents of LIFE Pittsburgh. Sheffield met keyboard player Dr. Frank Novasack at a Sam’s Club and asked him to play something she could sing along to. Sheffield begins singing a selection of Christmas carols to the residents at LIFE Pittsburgh while her band accompanies her with the performance. Bassist, Joseph “Chipper” Gray, keyboardist, Dr. Frank Novasack, and drummer, Brad Clayton, assisted Sheffield with the tunes, each adding a jazzy twist to “Jingle Bells” and “Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer.” Although Sheffield often performs the national anthem and “God Bless America” at political gatherings, her band, in its current lineup, is a new addition. Gray, who was cast in The Temptations miniseries on NBC for his musical ability, has been with Sheffield the longest and played in her former band, Gloria
playing a tune in the center of a Sam’s Club and asked him to play something she could sing along to. According to her, they have been friends ever since. “These guys are really together,” Sheffield said about the band. “And I like putting these things together,” she said about the event at LIFE. Residents at LIFE sang along to the carols while tapping their feet to the beat and nodding their heads with the rhythm. Sheffield believes these kind of performances uplift the crowd. LIFE Pittsburgh is a non-profit organization that houses and assists seniors in sustaining a fulfilled quality of life. Barbara Lawler coordinated the event.
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Secretary Davin talks Opportunity Zones, NS development From Fund, Page 8 investment in the Opportunity Zones are expected to be released from the IRS by the end of the year. “Pittsburgh needs to continue to do what they can to develop properties,” said Secretary Davin. “Communities really need to develop out from their strengths.” He commended former Pittsburgh Mayor Tom Murphy for developing the city’s riverfront property, calling it “one of Pittsburgh’s greatest strengths.” “We already have strengths,” said Secretary Davin. “Strengths are the ballparks, strengths are the riverfronts, strengths are the proximity to downtown, East Ohio Street. Strengths are the parks, strengths are the Mexican War Streets, Allegheny General Hospital. [They] need to be taken care of and built out from there.” Secretary Davin also talked about plans in the works for the State Correctional Institution (SCI) on the banks of the Ohio River. A
few years ago, in an effort to reduce prison costs statewide, he was part of an analysis of all of the prisons in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and helped determine that SCI offered the best opportunity for development. Developments, he said, could be residential or commercial, or they could mean the creation of park land or the expansion of Alcosan. “That’s not for us to say,” Secretary Davin said. “That is for the local folks to say: the Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA), and more importantly, the community around them.” The SCI site is currently undergoing analysis from both the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development and Photo by Clifton Loosier the URA to determine its historical value and whether or not it has is- Secretary Davin will work with leaders in the Northside to promote insues with asbestos or underground vestment in the community’s six Opportunity Zones, or census tracts contaminants. chosen by Governor Tom Wolf as low-income, high-potential areas. “We want the right thing to happen there,” said Secretary Davin. yet.” He has a positive outlook on the “We don’t know what that is just See Fund, Page 19
Local venues offer music for fans of every genre Go to mcgjazz.org for more infor- tain Fridays and Saturdays. They’re also home to the War Streets Brewmation and tickets. • Bier’s Pub in Allegheny ery, which operates a nanobrewing music events. Every Wednesday at 9 p.m. is Bluegrass Wednesday, featuring the Shelf Life String Band. This Pittsburgh-based bluegrass quintet formed in 2007 and has been playing weekly at the Park House since 2011. For those who want a more intimate music experience, local and touring acts, like Pittsburghbased Nightly Standard and the Tim Vitullo Band perform acoustic sets every Friday night. • The Manchester Craftsmen’s Guild in Chateau opens their Metropolitan Street location for performances by MCG Jazz, which has sought to “preserve, presPhoto by Neil Strebig ent, and promote” jazz since 1987. The historic New Hazlett Theater in Allegheny Commons hosts live Over the years, they’ve performed theater and music performances in its auditorium. For information on with jazz legends like Joe Williams, upcoming shows, visit www.newhazletttheater.org. Stanley Turrentine and Dizzy Gillespie. Inthe month of January, MCG Jazz is featuring the smooth West hosts live performances from system in the building’s basement. • Get Hip Recordings hosts jazz of Kirk Whalum on the 19th. a number of different bands on cerFrom Music, Page 4
performances by bands like the Fleshtones and Icarus Witch for intimate live rock sets on select Friday and Saturday nights in the upper level event space of their Chateau storefront. See the Get Hip website at www.gethip.com for more information. • Scratch Food and Beverage in Troy Hill hosts rotating live performances every Thursday night. Local indie-folk band Her Ladyship plays on the first and third Thursdays of the month. The second Thursday of the month sees ragtime guitarist Raymond Morin, also known as Jagtime Millionaire, playing arrangements by Scott Joplin, as well as folk songs. The final Thursday of the month is always open mic night. • The New Hazlett Theater hosts both live theater and live music in its historic auditorium. Upcoming musical events for the New Hazlett include a performance by Johnny Angel and the Halos on February 9.
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Guided tours for the annual Old Allegheny Victorian Christmas House Tour, which took place on Friday, Dec. 7 and Saturday, Dec. 8, met at the Calvary United Methodist Church and departed every 12 minutes. Tour participants sang Christmas carols as a right of passage to enter six of the Northside’s oldest, most vibrant Victorian-style homes. See more photos at www.thenorthsidechronicle.com.
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The third annual Northside Small Business Saturday took place on Nov. 24. Participating businesses included (from top to bottom): Mustard & Relics vintage store in Brighton Heights, Bear Dog Bicycles on Galveston Avenue and The Farmer’s Daughter Flowers in Deutschtown. For more photos, visit www.thenorthsidechronicle. com.
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2018: Year in Review 11 People to Know in the Northside
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Dr. Rahmon Hart, Rivers Casino Alan Perry, Perry Insurance Group Rev. Dr. Brenda J. Gregg, Destiny of Faith Church Doug Deckert, Baytree Community Garden Brian Howe, START THE BEAT with Sikes Muffy Mendoza, Pittsburgh Brown Mamas Rev. Ken Turnbull, Allegheny Center Alliance Church Jane Werner, Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh Annie Perri Cole, Plant Lady Wannabe Gina Grone, North Side/Shore Chamber of Commerce Lance Chimka, Allegheny County Dept. of Economic Development
Wagsburgh’s first annual Northside Pet Walk deemed a success Banjo Night in the Northside a longstanding event for all ages Manchester loses beloved barber, father figure New mural captures the heart and spirit of Troy Hill community “RP Day” includes first CX race in city park Northside Sandwich Week Returns Jazz Conspiracy brings swing to Northside Observatory Hill hops debut in beer at Allegheny City Brewing Pipitone Group spends annual “Volunteer Day” in Riverview Park Third annual Puppet Slam ‘n Picnic tonight in Spring Hill
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(JV plays 4:45PM or 5:30PM contests) January 4, 2019: Brashear @ Perry - 3:15pm January 8, 2019: Perry @ Westinghouse - 3:15PM January 15, 2019: Carrick @ Perry - 3:15PM January 18, 2019: Perry @ Obama - 3:15PM January 22, 2019: Perry @ Brashear - 3:15PM January 31, 2019: Obama @ Perry - 3:15PM
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(JV plays 4:45PM or 5:30PM contests) January 4, 2019: Perry @ Brashear - 3:15pm January 8, 2019: Perry @ Allderdice - 3:15pm January 11, 2019: Westinghouse @ Perry - 3:15pm January 15, 2019: Perry @ Carrick - 3:15pm January 18, 2019: Obama @ Perry - 3:15pm January 22, 2019: Brashear @ Perry - 3:15pm January 31, 2019: Perry @ Obama - 7:00pm
the Northside. “The bones are there, which means that the structure and the infrastructure is there. [They’ve] always been there in the Northside,” said Secretary Davin. “The Northside LeadCommodore’s Wrestling Schedule ership Conference, the December 20, 2018: Perry 0 Carrick 0 Foundation, the Fund, the January 3, 2019: Obama & Westinghouse @ Perry- 4PM City, the URA, have done January 10, 2019: Perry @ Allderdice- 4 PM. a great job of updating January 16, 2019: Brashear @ Perry- 4 PM everything. I see great January 26, 2019: Team Semi Finals @ Carrick 11 things that are going to AM & Team Championship @ Carrick 1PM continue to happen.” “[Pittsburgh’s] on evFull schedule online at www.nschronicle.com erybody’s list,” he said. Northside’s Middle School Girls & “There’s no shortage of good news about this reBoys Basketball 2018 Standings gion.” As of 12/28/2018: Schiller Classical Academy NSCDF was founded leads the 12 team Section 1 interscholastic boy’s in 2000 as a subsidiary of league undefeated 7-0. Morrow is second at 7-1, The Northside LeaderManchester is fifth at 5-3, Allegheny is eighth at ship Conference with a 2-5, and King is ninth at 1-6. mission to promote community development and Section 1 teams have two more games before the investment on the NorthQuarter-final Playoffs on January 11th against side. This year, NSCDF Section 2. Semi-finals are on January 15th and the provided 24 loans totaling basketball championship will be on January 17th more than $2.3 million to at Allderdice High School. businesses and real estate Morrow girls basketball team is leading over other development projects. In the past seven years, they Northside middle schools in the 11 team Section have made 147 loans to1 interscholastic league coming in third at 5-1. taling $12.7 million, inAllegheny is sixth at 3-3, King is seventh at 2-4, Schiller is ninth at 2-5 and Manchester last with no cluding nine micro-loans totaling $233,000 to help games played. nine small businesses get Check out photos of the Commodore’s Varsity Football started or expand. For and Volleyball team’s fall season in our new Sports more information, visit Photo Gallery Online at www.nschronicle.com www.nscdfund.org.
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Manchester Allegheny City Central Samantha Louise Colalillo Finamore to Kerrie Reid & Matthew Ponce, 318 North Ave. W Unit F for $145,000. Robert Edgar to Jerry Casale Jr. and Amy Casale at 514 W. Jefferson St. for $100,000.
GCS Georgia LLC to Cook Land Holdings Inc. at 1617 Manhattan St. for $25,000 Amerco Real Estate Co. to AREC 30 LLC at 1200 Western Ave. for $10, Value: $4,674,000. James Robinson to Pittsburgh Realty Investments LLC at 1400 Pennsylvania Ave. for $494,159.
MAK Property Development LLC to Robert Sendall at 527 Alpine Ave. for $135,000.
Marshall-Shadeland
Jose Bernardo to David and Elizabeth Stephenson at 204 E. Jefferson St. for $147,500.
Louis Wilson Jr. to Bank New York Mellon trustee at 1118 Ingham St. for $3,133.
Justine Cunningham to Felix Fukui and Dominika Demantova at 501 W. Jefferson St. for $145,000.
Ann Gordon to Autumn Hyde at 1429 Dickson St. for $105,000.
Barrgrove Ventures LLC to Lucas James Hickey at 402 Alpine Ave. for $262,500.
AABBCDE Trustee 17 LLC trustee to Brightwood Holdings LLC at 1417 Forsythe St. for $30,000.
Pittsburgh City to Amanda Lam at 1522 Arch St. for $200 Value: $5,244.
Laurie Campbell to Charles Linhart at 917 Grand Ave. for $25,000.
Allegheny West Douglass Sprague to Edwin Douglass Sprague at 907 W. North Ave. for $70,000.
Brighton Heights
Kathleen Junghans Nicola to Jessica Booker at 3003 Wadlow St. for $65,900. Ofer Baris to Brightwood Holdings LLC at 3110 Westborn St. for $32,000.
Observatory Hill Barron Mortgage Corp. to Ragab Refaei at 4006 Vinceton St. for $24,000.
Daniel Wissinger to RTO SA Holdings 181 L.P. at 3823 Bonaventure Way for $31,000.
Robin Kerns to Richard Paul Jewell II at 4128 Franklin Road for $60,000.
William Kapsin to Homes4Comfort LLC at 1419 Cooper Ave. for $145,000.
Jennifer Kouznetsova to Albert and Lorraine Bartolai at 25 Perryview Ave. for $148,000.
James Librecht to 2c garage LLC at 3186 McClure Ave. for $230,000. Samuel aka Salvatore Mirasole to David and Teresita Walden at 1803 Morrell St. for $163,500.
Perry Hilltop
3149 Brighton Road Trust to Benjamin Cushin at 3149 Brighton Road for $3,000.
Derrick Coleman to HSBC Bank USA NA trustee at 2305 Holyoke St. for $8,086.
Ann Heckel to Lisa and Stephen Martinac at 1034 Cornell St. for $135,000.
Sabrina Dashawn Williams to Caliber Home Loans Inc. at 527 W. Burgess St. for $2,096.
Mary Jane Wichryk et al. to Real Estate Solutions TR LLC at 3348 Harbison St. for $100,000.
Craig Melichar et al. to Robert Sendall at MaGinn St. for $14,000.
Gia A Gilbert Cammarata to Shaquille and Ruth Hager at 118 Richbarn Road for $129,000.
US Bank NA trustee to Hawk Vesta 2 LLC at 2020 Perrysville Ave. for $17,000.
Timothy Warnaby to William Kunz III and Jamie Kunz at 3745 Wapello St. for $72,000.
Bank New York Mellon trustee to Mitchell Gray Thompson at 2652 Norwood Ave. for $17,500.
Frank Korey to Tomas Garcia Tulla and Hwasun Davis at 3429 California Ave. for $149,900. River Point Renovations 2 LLC to Keri Bozich at 3935 Kleber St. for $214,900.
Spring Garden
David Kavic to Elena Merida and Douglas Michael Hedderman at 1240 San Pedro St. for $162,000.
LRM Co. to Michael Kilian at 1240 Spring Garden Ave. for $2,000.
Federal National Mortgage Assn. to Anthony Lewis Waters at 1039 Woods Run Ave. for $32,000.
Heather Sakowski to Rachel Tiche at 1121 Voskamp St. for $159,500.
Estate of Donna Jackson to Lateshya and James Ellis at 3613-3615 California Ave. for $1, Value: $13,452. Caldwell Holdings LLC to Homes4Comfort LLC at 3538 Fleming Ave. for $100,000.
California-Kirkbride
Spring Hill William Schober to Shannon Miller at 44 Rostock St. for $4,000. Steven Murphy to Meagan Berthiaume at 2106 Lappe Lane for $75,000.
Brian McPherson to Northside Properties Residences 4 LLC at 1939 Sedgwick St. for $106,000.
US Bank NA trustee to Samuel Lee Armfield IV at 1035 Shreve St. for $7,501.
Jorgen Christensen to Lucas Sasala at 1711 Brighton Place for $295,000.
Kenneth Nichols to Seaira Collins at 1820 Rhine St. for $1,500.
East Deutschtown Chera Pupi to Christopher Hancock at 827 Concord St. for $314,500. Paul McFaden to Ellie and George Harward at 1015 Vinial St. for $165,000.
Fineview Dennis Miller to Andrew DeHaven at 222 Cemetery Ave. for $222,000. Jason Steave et al. to Nikhil and Rachelle Patel at 240 LaFayette Ave. for $57,000.
Lori Marie Watson Messmer to Carla Guajardo at 1153 Buente St. for $7,500. Louis Devito to F&S Quality Homes at 2107 Harbor St. for $40,000. June Lloyd to Matthew Moninger at 1911 Rockledge St. for $139,000.
Summer Hill Sean Rodeheaver to 3929 Evergreen Rd LLC at 3929 Evergreen Road for $34,000. Value: $120,270.
Troy Hill Jillian Alice Dembowski Yeomans to Julia Pascale and Devon Descutner at 14 Heckelman St. for $141,000.
Historic Deutschtown
WesBanco Bank Inc. to Alexander Chase at 2134 Lowrie St. for $47,000.
Strike Construction Corp. to Nadine Krewin at 518 Knoll St. for $272,000.
Mathew Hubert to Robert Modzelewski at 2132 Straubs Lane for $140,250.
Northside Worldwide Inc. to Marina Rafla at 1204 James St. for $295,000.
Troy Hill Citizens Inc. to New Troy Restorations LLC at 1120 Brabec St. for $15,000.
Dunn Development L.P. to 910 Ash Street Holdings LLC at 814 Cedar Ave. for $285,000.
Janet McCall to Daniel Fleegle and Michael Conley at 1801 Eberhardt St. for $121,000.
Andrew Vagley to Emily Tiche and Linda Furst at 515 Knoll St. for $340,000.
Aaron Booth to Sirichai Phumirat at 1918 Lowrie St. for $90,000. Federal National Mortgage Assn. to Christopher McGuigan, Katherine Anderson, 1305 Truax Way for $20,000. John Lombardozzi et al. to 1535 Lowrie Street LLC at 1535 Lowrie St. for $385,000.
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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 percent 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 nonprofits, 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 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.
Happy 2019! As we move into a new year, there is room for a lot of new things. Whether you’ve created a vision board to depict what your year ahead will entail, chose a word that you’d like to focus on, or set a resolution to accomplish over the year, change is welcome at the start of the year to help guide or shape what lies ahead. Let’s challenge ourselves to break a bad habit, learn a new skill, visit a new place, or finish reading the book you started months ago. You are the only person in control of you, so take some time to reflect and decide what you’d like to change and allow you to move in the direction you’re destined to go.
Q:
What do you look forward to in 2019?
In 2019, I am looking forward to growing as a person in my personal life and career. 2019 is the year of accomplishments! - Taleesha Johnson, Manchester
I’m looking forward to finding quiet moments in the new year where I can enjoy my friends, family and life in the Northside. Life is always in motion, and the heartbreaking truth is that the people we love will sweep in and out of our lives. Recognizing this truth has taught me to be more attentive, gentle and loving to the world. - Katie Phillips, Perry Hilltop
Good health, more time with family and friends, and peace and reconciliation in this country and the world we live in. Is that too hopeful? - Sherrida Banks, Manchester
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Makers are made at the Carnegie Science Center Fab Lab project you walk out with is less important than the knowledge that, Past the chaos of the interactive ‘Hey, I have an idea in my head, I Highmark SportsWorks exhibits at can make that a physical thing.’” The laser cutting workshop the Carnegie Science Center, is a room tucked away in the corner: The started with one staff member ushering the next round of participants Fab Lab. By S. Rose Eilenberg
Walker, who recently graduated from the University of Pittsburgh with a degree in Mechanical Engineering. She wants to help people—kids especially, she explained—learn that there is more to engineering than a lot of math and science. The design
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mom, Cody Klosky, signed them up for the class anyway. “They never know what they’re going to get, then they do it, and they’re like: ‘This is so fun!’” Classes at the Fab Lab are not just for children. “This was a fun project to do as a family,” said one woman whose adult children, also in attendance, signed her up for the workshop. It
Photo by S. Rose Eilenberg
Beginner-level laser cutting workshops are one of many public classes for people of all ages offered at the A snowflake ornament made with Carnegie Science Center Fab Lab, short for “fabrication laboratory.” The Fab Lab is one of more than 500 the Fab Lab laser cutter. workshops like it on the globe. Short for fabrication laboratory, it is one of more than 500 such workshops throughout the globe. It’s a digital maker space that features laser cutters, 3D printers and other equipment, as well as the computers and software needed to get designs out of people’s heads and into the real world. The Fab Lab offers many different public workshops throughout the year. The Laser-Cut Holiday Ornaments workshop, for example, took place on select Saturdays in December. “We are trying to make makers, not things,” said Rowan Walker, a Fab Lab Education Facilitator. “The
into the space while another helped folks from the previous session finish up their projects. After each person, or adult and child pair, found a spot at a computer, Fab Lab educators gave a short, easy to understand tutorial on the design software, providing templates for the ornaments and describing potential mistakes. One common slip-up mentioned was when part of the design extends outside of the design area––the area that the laser cutter actually “sees.” Errors, though, are not a problem at the Fab Lab. “We want people to make mistakes—that’s how we learn,” said
process is also a huge part of the discipline. Once each participant was finished with their ornament design, an educator came over to make sure there were no issues, transferred the file to a flash drive, then brought it to the computer connected to the laser cutter. After pressing “go,” the machine came to life and started cutting and engraving. Two young brothers in the class, 11-year-old Brandon and eight-year-old Ryder, watched, mesmerized, as their designs came to life. The boys weren’t particularly interested in engineering, but their
was her first time using a laser cutter. “It was enlightening and enjoyable to create something together,” she said. The Fab Lab offers public workshops and classes for people of all ages. In addition to special seasonal workshops, they offer 101-level classes in laser cutting, vinyl cutting, 3D printing, basic circuitry and more. Completing a 101-level class certifies participants to use Fab Lab equipment. Check out their list of public workshops at www.carnegiesciencecenter.org/programs/ fablab-public-workshops.
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Sarah Heinz House offers over century of service to NS From Heinz, Page 1 Heinz Field and Heinz Chapel, it’s hard to escape the legacy of the ketchup giant in this city. Part of this legacy is set on the Northside, and while a little less known, it continues to give back to this city in spades. The Sarah Heinz House is one of the oldest Boys and Girls Clubs in Western Pennsylvania, with a mission to provide an environment where children can use their leisure time productively, receive quality education and learn the value of community service. According to Dan Turkovich, senior program director of boys’ education at the Sarah Heinz House, the idea for the organization dates back to 1901, when Howard Heinz, son of ketchup magnate H.J. Heinz, had his shoes shined regularly by a young boy. After asking the boy why he was not at school, Heinz learned that he came from a poor immigrant family and needed the income to put food on the table. Finding a place for this boy to fit into society became the inspiration for what would later become the Sarah Heinz House. “We’ve been around for 118 years, and it all started with that little shoeshine boy,” said Turkovich. The Heinz family bought a house and named it the Covode House after a friend of the family. It became the home of this program for 13 years. In 1914, construction was completed on the current home of the Sarah Heinz House in East Allegheny where it has remained ever since. To become a member of the Sarah Heinz House, students pay a $25 annual fee, and must attend two non-
mandatory programs every week. They must also have a 50 percent attendance rate for the two mandatory programs, Healthy Choices for Life, and Life Skills Club. Healthy Choices for Life functions as physical education. Kids are taught teamwork and sportsmanship while playing games designed to work up a sweat. Life Skills Club splits the class into boys and girls, and teaches
Non-mandatory programs to choose from include cooking, sewing, cross-stitch and a media lab where students learn the basics of journalism and content creation. The Sarah Heinz House also has robotics teams that compete at the city, state and national level. There’s plenty to do at the Sarah Heinz House, even for people who aren’t registered for programs. Open drop-in programs are offered too, in-
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“[Keystone] shows you how to work with people and fundraise,” said Achant’e M., a student in the 11th grade. “It’s teaching you how to prepare for college, save your money and spend it on the right things.” Students can also volunteer to take on various responsibilities around the Sarah Heinz House. Ninth-grader Jamie N., for example, sometimes supervises her fellow students in the game room, ensuring they follow house rules and stay safe. All of these programs serve the overarching goal of Sarah Heinz House, which is to provide a whole-
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A window on the front entrance of The Sarah Heinz House states its mission: To empower kids to “Laugh, Learn & Lead.” The organization was founded over a century ago to serve kids and the community.
Smoke billows from the Heinz Plant behind a colorful Sarah Heinz House mural.
them the skills and building blocks needed to navigate society, relationships and their own state of being. “For boys, it’s everything they need to know to become a productive, respectful man in society,” Turkovich said. This includes discussing tools, mental health, teamwork, cooking and cleaning and even what feminism looks like. “We want to teach boys that you don’t have to be feminine to be a feminist,” he said. “For the girls’ side, it’s the same thing. [Cadedra Burks] is teaching them to be strong, empowered women.”
some, productive environment for kids to find themselves.” “I had a hard time opening up to people,” said ninth-grader Amari H. “Here, there’s a lot of positive people, there’s nothing negative.” “It keeps you out of trouble, in a good, safe environment. It makes you feel like you’re a part of a community, because there’s always somewhere here that you fit into,” Jamie said. “You can come here and feel like you’re at home,” said Achant’e. “I feel like this is my second house, for real.”
cluding the Cafe, which provides a free healthy meal to students once a day, the gyms and game rooms to blow off steam and “Education Nation,” a quiet place where students can study and finish homework. “Even if they’re not in a class, we want them to be here,” Turkovich said. The Sarah Heinz House strongly encourages leadership skills, work ethic and the value of doing good. One way this is done is through the Keystone Club, an academic development and career preparation club for high school students.
Year in Review
2018 Northside Real Estate Transfers Real Estate Totals and Average Price Report
Northside neighborhoods saw an increase in properties* sold this year, with a total of 887 by 89 properties compared to 2017. Total sales decreased this year at $110,050,400 by $44,432,183 compared to 2017.
The following summaries are organized by neighborhood and / indicates the comparison to 2017.
Allegheny City Central
100 properties sold 22 properties with $20,089,323 total property sales $953,484. The average price in this neighborhood for 2018 was $200,893 $14,116
Allegheny West
7 properties sold 6 properties with $2,541,480 total property sales $5,510,371. The average price in this neighborhood for 2018 was $363,069 $28,601
Brighton Heights
179 properties sold 13 properties with $22,343,055 total property sales $4,586,674. The average price in this neighborhood for 2018 was $124,821 $17,855
California-Kirkbride
21 properties sold 5 properties with $4,932,763 total property sales $3,553,384. The average price in this neighborhood for 2018 was $234,893 $51,318
Charles Street Valley
11 properties sold 5 properties with $702,900 total property sales
$576,467. The average price in this neighborhood for 2018 was $63,900 $42,828
East Deutschtown
25 properties sold 2 properties with $3,516,600 total property sales $985,434. The average price in this neighborhood for 2018 was $140,664 $46,917
Fineview
27 properties sold 7 properties with $1,998,688 total property sales $987,551. The average price in this neighborhood for 2018 was $74,025 $23,468
Historic Deutschtown
46 properties sold same as 2017 with $10,618,597 total property sales $1,415,509. The average price in this neighborhood for 2018 was $230,839 $30,778
Manchester
52 properties sold same as 2017 with $9,239,981 total property sales $3,615,584. The average price in this neighborhood for 2018 was $177,691 $67,409
Marshall-Shadeland
83 properties sold 10 properties with $5,007,809 total property sales $1,344,462. The average price in this neighborhood in 2018 was $60,335 $7,969
Northview Heights
2 properties 1 property with $78,000 total property sales $78,000. The average price in this neighborhood in 2018 was $39,000 $13,000
Observatory Hill
86 properties sold 7 properties with $7,360,218 total property sales $1,134,100. The average price in this neighborhood for 2018 was $85,583 $5,754
Perry Hilltop
71 properties sold 6 properties with $4,759,671 total property sales $779,951. The average price in this neighborhood in 2018 was $67,994 $15,629
Spring Garden
21 properties sold 11 properties with $1,647,452 total property sales $241,650. The average price in this neighborhood in 2018 was $86,045 $54,535
Spring Hill
57 properties sold 14 properties with $2,816,945 total property sales $865,506. The average price in this neighborhood in 2018 was $49,420 $4,038
Summer Hill
29 properties sold 4 properties with $3,488,626 total property sales $378,201. The average price in this neighborhood in 2018 was $120,297 $4,120
Troy Hill
70 properties sold 25 properties with $8,748,792 total property sales $4,157,376. The average price in this neighborhood in 2018 was $124,982 $22,951 *Properties are defined as residential, commercial with apartment, or vacant land. Industrial commercial properties were omitted.
Median Real Estate Price Allegheny City Central $202,500 $30,000 Allegheny West $300,000 $60,000 Brighton Heights $123,800 $19,300 California-Kirkbride $57,500 $29,500 Charles Street Valley $33,000 $15,500 East Deutschtown $71,500 $20,500 Fineview $35,600 $1,600 Historic Deutschtown $210,000 $41,800 Manchester $178,262 $118,262 Marshall-Shadeland $40,000 $15,595 Northview Heights $39,000 $9,000 Observatory Hill $75,000 $15,000 Perry Hilltop $38,200 $9,2000 Spring Garden $20,000 $105,000 Spring Hill $30,000 $20,000 Summer Hill $125,000 $125,000 Troy Hill $57,064 $1,634