Jan. 2022 Est. 1985
The Northside Chronicle
Volume 38 Issue 1 - FREE -
The Community Newspaper of Pittsburgh’s Historic Northside
Northside Business Briefs: January 2022 By Ashlee Green
Priory Fine Pastries passes baton to Prantl’s Bakery “Trepidation.” That’s been the prevailing emotion as Prantl’s takes over the former Priory Fine Pastries on East Ohio Street, according to Priory Hospitality Group Owner John Graf. But, he said, there’s excitement too.
Photo: Ashlee Green
Mayor Bill Peduto joins Chief of Staff Dan Gilman, State Representative Emily Kinkead, Allegheny County Executive Rich Fitzgerald, Councilman Bobby Wilson, Observatory Hill Inc. and Observatory Hill Development Corporation Treasurer Leslee Schaffer, and Neighborhood Community Development Fund Executive Director Mark Masterson for a nail pounding ceremony to celebrate Phase II of Observatory Hill's Bonvue Street Revitalization Project. The event, which took place on Dec. 20, 2021, marked the kick-off of renovations for five single-family homes on Bonvue Street: #4, #121, #125, #127, and #217. n Photo: Randy Strothman
The former Priory Fine Pastries on East Ohio Street was sold to Prantl's Bakery last August. The sale was a strategic business decision by Priory Hospitality Group. The sale closed on Aug. 1, and Prantl’s, Graf said, came into the space the next day. “[The Prantl’s] inclination was to not make a particularly big deal about it,” Graf said in a phone interview. "I think they just wanted to get their sea legs and give people a feeling that it was business as usual. In a lot of senses, it was, kind of, mission accomplished.” Graf said operating the bakery was labor intensive, and “definitely not a core competency of ours.” He made a strategic decision to prioritize his investments in the Priory Hotel and Grand Hall, currently undergoing major renovations, See Briefs, Page 9
INSIDE
Local father-son duo tell the story of famous Northside engineer By Lucia Shen His name used to be on a plaque at 1318 Arch St., and most people walked past without realizing it. George Ferris: Inventor of the Ferris wheel. Everyone knows his name, but no one knows who he really is, so local writer and Northsider Pete Geissler and his son, Jeff, decided to tell his story. Their book is called “The Rise and Fall of George Ferris: Love, Deceit, and The Wheel.” Ferris lived and worked in Pittsburgh for about 12 years as an engineer; for three of those years, he lived at 1318 Arch St.—“Or 204 Arch St., depending on what source you look at,” Pete noted in a Zoom
- Davis Avenue Bridge, Page 7 STORIES, COLUMNS, - Top Stories of 2021, Page 12 FEATURES & MORE - City Fresh Pasta, Page 19
interview. The plaque used to sit at Ferris’ former residence until it was taken down to be refurbished. “It’s been down for several years,” Pete said. “It’s in some warehouse somewhere.” Pete himself is a longtime Northsider, living just a half a mile away from where Ferris once lived on Arch Street. “I moved over here thinking I was gonna be here for five years,” Pete said. “Then, I was gonna buy my absolute dream house on a stream someplace else, probably north of here, so that I could sit on my porch and drop a line and catch trout for breakfast.” He ended up staying for 35 years. “Part of the reason it didn’t work out is because I’ve never seen my dad fish,” Jeff
ONLINE
WWW.THENORTHSIDE CHRONICLE.COM
said with a laugh. According to Pete, though, the draw of the Northside is its convenience; the way you can walk to everything you need. Pete’s home, too, has become a meeting place for both his friends and book collaborators. Jeff, on the other hand, is the “newbie” in the neighborhood, according to his father. He has been here for around seven years. “Whenever I was looking to move in Pittsburgh, I wanted to move to a neighborhood that was fun and happening, plus a place that was somewhat close to my dad here,” Jeff said. “I love it. I absolutely love it in this neighborhood.” See Ferris, Page 17
- Latest Northside news - Weekly real estate transfers - Event coverage and photos
The Northside Chronicle
Page 2
THE NORTHSIDE CHRONICLE
w w w. t h e n o r t h s i d e c h r o n i c l e . c o m 922 Middle St. • Phone 412-321-3919
Pittsburgh, PA 15212 • Fax 412-321-1447
Managing Editor: Ashlee Green, editor@thenorthsidechronicle.com Business Manager: Lauren Stauffer, advertising@thenorthsidechronicle.com Distribution: 4,000 copies monthly in 15212, 15214, 15233 zip code areas. FREE weekly e-newsletter delivered to your inbox, subscribe online. Order monthly newspaper delivery to your door by using the form below to begin your regular 12 month mail subscription for only $45/year. Use the form below to subscribe or online at thenorthsidechronicle.com/subscriptions Become a Townhall Subscriber for $60/year. What does it mean to be a Townhall Subscriber?
In addition to 12 month home delivery Print acknowledgement with your name (first name, last initial), neighborhood/city and print space to publish a personalized message of your own in the next issued newspaper. Acceptable messages include a greeting, wish, dedication to family, friends, or cause/organization. Announcements for births, deaths, marriages, or celebrations are also welcome to publish. We reserve the right to refrain from printing any wording that incites political, profane, or perverse commentary. Example of an approved personal message: "Georgia P., Atlanta, GA: I grew up in Spring Garden on Farby Way. I still love reading about what happens in the Northside today. Congratulations to my grandson Jerry P. and wife Cherry on welcoming their first child, Garcia!" Include your information such as your full name and delivery address plus your 35-word personal message for publication. Please use the Subscription Form below and include your 35-word personalized.
Payable by check or money order to “The Northside Chronicle”.
Order mail subscriptions available online using a credit card will includes online fees* DISCLAIMER: The viewpoints and opinions of the writers and contributors that appear in the Northside Chronicle do not necessarily reflect the viewpoints, opinions, beliefs or positions of the Northside Chronicle’s publishers, editors, staff and/or affiliates. The Northside Chronicle is not affiliated with any formal political, social, religious, educational or philosophical organization or party of any kind. The materials comprising the Northside Chronicle are provided by various organizations, community groups, advertisers, entities, writers and contributors and are provided as a service to the readers of the Northside Chronicle on an “as-is” basis for informational purposes only. The Northside Chronicle assumes no responsibility for any copyright infringement, errors or omissions in these materials and expressly disclaims any representations or warranties, express or implied, including, without limitation, any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose regarding the correctness, accuracy, completeness, timeliness and reliability of the information provided. The Northside Chronicle is not responsible for damages of any kind arising out of use, reference to, or reliance upon such information. Reference herein to any commercial product, process or service does not constitute or imply endorsement or favoring by the Northside Chronicle. © The Northside Chronicle 2021
Subscription Order Form: THE NORTHSIDE CHRONICLE
w w w. t h e n o r t h s i d e c h r o n i c l e . c o m 922 Middle St. • Phone 412-321-3919
Pittsburgh, PA 15212 • Fax 412-321-1447
NAME: ADDRESS: PHONE: TOWNHALL SUBSCRIBER MESSAGE:
January 2022
Community Meetings
After Care/Prison Ministry Support Mondays, 6-7 p.m. Allegheny Center Alliance Church 801 Union Place, first floor 412.321.4333 ext. 397 Allegheny City Central Association 2nd Monday, monthly Call for more details - 412.465.0192 Allegheny West Civic Council 2nd Tuesday, monthly, 7:30 p.m. Calvary United Methodist Church Now via Zoom | 412.323.8884
Brighton Heights Citizens Federation 2nd Thursday, bi-monthly, 7 p.m. Morrow Elementary School Now via Zoom 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 Now via Zoom 412.758.3898
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 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 1st Wednesday, monthly, 6 p.m. MCC Center, 1319 Allegheny Ave. Now via Zoom Call to confirm - 412.231.4714 North Side Lions Club 2nd and 4th Tuesday, monthly, noon Max’s Allegheny Tavern 412-366-8512 North Side Public Safety Council 1st Thursday, monthly, 5:30 p.m. 1319 Allegheny Ave. 1st floor meeting room 412.231.4714 ext. 201, Now via Zoom
Charles Street Area Council 1st Monday, monthly, call for times Pittsburgh Project, 2801 N. Charles St. Now via Zoom 412.886.6786
Northside Toastmasters 2nd & 4th Thursdays, monthly, 6:30 p.m. Carnegie Library, 1230 Federal St. Now via Zoom http://northsidetoastmastersclubs.org
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. 412.736.2489 http://www.observatoryhill.net
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. Call for more details 412.321.1204 Fineview & Perry Hilltop Citizens Councils 4th Tuesday, monthly, 6-8 p.m. Contact for location info@ourfuturehilltop.org 412-238-7528 Mexican War Streets Society 3rd Monday, bi-monthly, 6:30 p.m. 1400 Buena Vista St. 412.323.9030
If this is a gift, please write the name of the recipient’s information on the form and include your phone number with your check or money order. Mail the form with payment to The Northside Chronicle at 922 Middle St. Pittsburgh, PA 15212.
Manchester Citizens Corporation Quarterly meetings, call for times MCC Center, 1319 Allegheny Ave. 412.323.1743
Troy Hill Citizens June 10, Aug. 12, Oct. 14, Dec. 9., 6 p.m. Most Holy Name School Hall 1515 Tinsbury St. 412.321.2852 Spring Hill Civic League Sept. 13, Oct. 4, Nov. 1 6 p.m, Spring Hill Elementary School auditorium, Now via Zoom, contact@shcl.org Summer Hill Citizens Committee 3rd Tuesday, monthly, 6:30 p.m. WPXI Television Station community room
January 2022
The Northside Chronicle
Northside Glow 2021: A Recap
In 2020, with the support of several Northside businesses, the North Side/ Shore Chamber of Commerce coordinated a beautiful light display in Allegheny Commons East Park. Northside Glow provided cheer and light during the entire month of December. The extra glow on the northeast corner was appreciated by thousands of people: patients at Allegheny General, pedestrians passing through the park, nearby residents, and vehicles driving by. For the 2021 Northside Glow, the Chamber wanted to build on the success of last year’s plan and decided to add a community-focused opening night event. Dozens of sponsors and volunteers made it a successful launch, and the light displays brightened the northeast section of the park through the month of December. The Northside Glow Opening Night took place on Saturday, Dec. 4 from 4 to 7 p.m. A wide variety of activities was enjoyed by 600-700 attendees. Santa Claus joined the fun and welcomed children of all ages (and dogs) to share their holiday wish lists. Professional photos captured the sheer joy on the kids’ faces. (Thank you to Doug and Anna Yoder for providing such a magical experience!) Santa Shop - Children were able to shop for gifts for loved ones. The elves at the shop helped the kids to choose and wrap the items. Lights – The lights around the Patricia
Rooney Memorial Fountain, with letters spelling JOY, PEACE, and HOPE, and the wrapped light poles added a sense of charm and provided great photo opportunities. Music - B Man played a great mix of
for later consumption. Local restaurants provided five different food options: something for everyone. Local artists and crafters - Attendees enjoyed purchasing items for their holiday
Page 3
“The event was a way for Northside businesses to support the community and start the holiday season. The people, lights, and participants were all magical.” Gina Grone is the executive director of
Photos: Jeff Geissler
Left: The 2021 Northside Glow kicked off with a community-focused opening night event on Saturday, Dec. 4. Hundreds of community members came together to visit Santa, buy gifts, eat and drink local food and beverages, hear live music, and enjoy the display of lights in Allegheny Commons East Park. Right: Irv Gable of East Street Distributing Co., and Gina Grone, executive director of the North Side/Shore Chamber of Commerce, by the Northeast Fountain. holiday music and original songs, adding to the festive atmosphere. Beverage tastings were offered by four local vendors. It was a nice way for attendees to sample drinks and then purchase gifts
shopping. Scott Pipitone, chairman of the board of the Northside Chamber and presenting sponsor for the event, had this to say about last month’s Northside Glow:
the North Side/Shore Chamber. For more information about the North Side/Shore Chamber, including how local business can get involved, visit www.northsidechamberofcommerce.com. n
Page 4
The Northside Chronicle
Get The Good Guys
January 2022
Dist. 1 News: Councilman Wilson Hello everyone, At the start of this new year, I want to talk about $50,000 that I allocated to create a streetscape plan and design for East Ohio Street. East Ohio Street is the biggest business
structing sidewalk bump-outs, and installing larger tree pits. Another exciting investment coming to East Ohio Street is the URA and Historic Deutschtown Development Corporation have selected two partners, R. Kyndall and Fulani Development Group, to redevelop the long empty structures at 620, 624, and 628 East Ohio Street. This $4.9 million proposed redevelopment of the 13,240 square-feet combined parcel will bring retail space to the first floor and add second and third floor commercial office space with ADA accessibility. These are just a few ways in which public and private investment on East Ohio Street can make it more attractive, both as part of East Allegheny and as a business district. I also want to announce that I worked with the City Council to allocate $650,000 for the Spring Hill Park. This smaller neighborhood park on the Northside has not had investment in many years. We were able to allocate $650,000 to this park from the money raised by the new parks tax. This money will be spent to completely upgrade Spring Hill Park. Thanks to the Parks Tax trust fund, I was able to bring these funds back to our neighborhood, so that we can improve this important green space for our neighbors and PERSONAL INJURY | AUTO ACCIDENTS | MEDICAL MALPRACTICE children. Keep an eye out this year for opSLIP, TRIP & FALLS | CONSTRUCTION ACCIDENTS | EMPLOYER VIOLATIONS portunities to share your thoughts and vision for Spring Hill Park as we begin a community-driven process to upgrade this important community asset. Top 50 Attorneys in Pittsburgh by Pittsburgh Magazine I also want to share the good news that Top Attorneys in Pennsylvania | Best Lawyers in America by Photo: Office of Councilman Wilson the water fountain at Catalano Parklet, on Councilman Wilson: Investing in East Ohio Spring Garden Avenue, has been installed. I Pittsburgh Magazine | Pittsburgh Best Lawyers | Best Lawyers in infrastructure could give it the know this was a huge priority for the residents America | National Academy of Personal Injury Attorneys (NAOPIA) | Street’s of Spring Garden, and they have been strong potential to be a ‘bustling main street.’ The American Society of Legal Advocates | Pennsylvania Rising Stars advocates for bringing it back. I am very apdistrict on the Northside. It has the potential preciative of the hard work that Chris Hornby Philadelphia Super Lawyers | Pennsylvania Super Lawyers to be a bustling main street, where small stein, the Director of the City’s Department of businesses, neighborhood residents, and vis- Public Works, and his crew did to bring this itors from all over can come together to shop, water fountain back to Catalano Parklet. eat, and gather. Making East Ohio Street that If you have any questions or concerns, much more attractive to entrepreneurs, resi- call us at 412-255-2135, email us at disAt Goodrich & Geist, we believe there are 3 basic dents, and visitors starts by investing public trict1@pittsburghpa.gov, or find us on Facedollars in its infrastructure. The $50,000 I book, Twitter, and Instagram. My staff and I qualifications individuals seeking an attorney allocated will allow us to create a communi- are looking forward to serving all of you in ty-driven design for East Ohio Street. Bring- this new year! should always look for: ing the community together to create this Councilman Bobby Wilson design will allow me to secure funds for its 412-255-2135 construction in the future. My office is lookEmail: District1@pittsburghpa.gov ing forward to making East Ohio Street safer Twitter: @Dist1Pgh and more friendly for visitors, business ownFacebook: @CouncilmanBobbyWilson ers, and residents by improving lighting, conInstagram: @councilmanbobbywilson n
Top Rated Injury Lawyers in Pittsburgh
When You Need Help, We’re There
3634 California Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15212 412.766.1455 | goodrichandgeist.com
Find more columns by your local representatives at nschronicle.com
January 2022
The Northside Chronicle
District 20 News: State Rep. Kinkead
Happy New Year! As the new year dawns, I am optimistic for all the opportunities to serve our community that lie ahead in 2022. These harsh winter months can bring new burdens for many of our residents, and I want to emphasize that there are government programs and resources available to help the vulnerable members of our community. There is absolutely no shame in asking for help, and I encourage you or your loved ones to take advantage of these programs, if eligible. As one of your elected officials, it is a top priority of mine to ensure that the people in our district are kept warm, housed, healthy and free from hunger throughout this winter season. This time of year, weather outside can undoubtedly be frightful. Regardless of your financial situation, home should be delightful. If you find yourself stressing over how to pay home heating bills this winter, help is available through the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program. Through LIHEAP, eligible families may receive between $500 and $1,500 in the form of a one-time cash grant that will not need to be repaid. Applications are open now until May 6 and can be completed online or on paper. Please contact my office for more information or assistance with applying. Also, if you own or rent a home, you may be eligible to receive funds from the Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program. The program is dedicated to helping eligible
Administrative Coordinator Project Destiny of Pittsburgh is seeking a full time, 40 hours per week, Administrative Coordinator to provide administrative coordination among multiple program benefits and services; coordinates, plans and manages activity within assigned area to accomplish agency mission and goals as well as receive supervisory guidance from the Executive Director. Responsibilities: • Conducts staff orientations, training, benefits and provide backup to the payroll Paychex system. •Provides overall administrative assistance to the Executive Director including filing. • Communication coordination with staff to address issues and provide and disseminate information to Program Directors/Supervisors per Ex Director input. • Participates with Management in developing and implementing programs, policies, and procedures. • Anticipates and resolves issues that may affect the quality of services and/or interrupt day-to-day operations. Resolves technical, project management, and organizational problems with management input. • Oversight and assignment of tasks to administrative staff. • Maintains a key system for all agency sites. • Receives, prepares, maintains, and stores all information pertaining to Project Destiny staff personnel files including confidential and sensitive data. Maintains a filing system for all information as needed. • Composes complex documents from rough drafts or verbal instructions using Word. • Maintains Board of Director records and presentations, assists in the preparation of reports by preparing agenda information and summarizing information from a variety of sources with Ex Director assistance. • Serves as lead contact for several contracts to include acquisition of office/program goods and services. • Maintains vendor agreements and monitors vendor performance. • Handles emergency maintenance issues with
Pennsylvanians receive rebates for their property taxes or rent, whether they rent or own. It’s open to state residents 65 or older; widows and widowers 50 or older; and people with disabilities 18 or older. The income
limit is $35,000 a year for homeowners and $15,000 annually for renters, and half of Social Security income is excluded. The maximum standard rebate is $650, but supplemental rebates for qualifying homeowners can boost rebates to $975. Applications are open throughout the year. Contact my office or the program office at 1-888-2229190 for more information on how to apply. It is incredibly difficult to access affordable health insurance in these unprecedented times. Thanks to President Biden’s American Rescue Plan, nearly every Pennsylvanian qualifies for health care savings through Pennie, the Commonwealth’s health care marketplace. Pennie connects customers with financial aid and helps them shop for, compare and purchase health insurance. Call 1-844-844-8040, visit pennie. com, or contact my office to get more information on how to find affordable health care. Act quickly to secure savings, as open enrollment for the program ends on Jan. 15, 2022. Food insecurity affects families and communities in all areas of Pennsylvania; Allegheny County is no exception. However, we are quite fortunate to have several food pantries in our area that are dedicated to filling empty stomachs year-round. Photo: Office of Rep. Kinkead In fact, the Greater Pittsburgh Community State Rep. Emily Kinkead lists winter pro- Food Bank and North Hills Community grams available for residents struggling Outreach food banks received a portion of to pay their bills: 'There’s absolutely no the $11.4 million in state grant funds anshame in asking for help.' nounced last month to expand cold food
vendors. • Hand writes checks in needed cases. • Ensure staff licenses/credentials and Staff/ Van Driver information are maintained. Qualifications: • Experience working in a fast-paced office environment is helpful. including office management, and staff assignments/oversight. • Exemplary writing, oral communication, and interpersonal skills. • Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Office suite of programs. • Ability to respond to requests with accurate information that is consistent with Project Destiny policies, practices, contracts, and grants or obtain guidance from management when needed. Education Requirements: • Associates Degree of Business Administration or related field. • Two or more years’ experience and/or combination of equivalent education and experience. Physical Requirements: • Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer. • Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times. Skills: • Ability to manage effectively in a fast-paced environment addressing competing customer, stakeholder, and partner requirements. • Proficient in Microsoft Office Word, Excel and Outlook. • Attention to detail and problem-solving skills. • Ability to work independently. • Excellent analytical and organizational skills. • Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks. • Ability to communicate information with clarity to staff. • Knowledge of Project Destiny human resource management policies and procedures. • Ability for staff orientation, training, payroll. • Ability to interpret and help implement grants and cooperative agreements. To apply, please send a resume and cover letter or written summary of interest to: dcurges@ projectdestinypgh.org. Direct any questions to the email above or contact 412-231-1258.
Community Outreach Workers Thrive18 is searching for Community Outreach Workers to build relationships with residents and community members, learn about households’ needs to help connect them to relevant resources, and bridge gaps between families and social, human, and health services or information. This is an ideal role for someone who is: • Compassionate: with strong listening skills, patience, and great emotional intellect • Committed: our work often requires that we go “above and beyond” to make real systemic change • Flexible: as Thrive18 is growing and changing, so may our processes • Proactive: our Outreach Workers are empowered to take initiative, be organized, have attention to detail • Results-oriented: timeliness and follow-through are crucial to best serving residents the way they want to be supported • Open: must be able to engage across diverse populations, perspectives, backgrounds, and identities, including class, race, age, gender, culture, geography, and other identities Responsibilities: • Conduct 5 to 10-minute surveys regarding households’ well-being, across Northside streets, at events, and at specified locations such as the library or local retail stores • Report back to the project coordination team with survey data and recommendations for referrals • Make direct connections between community partners (service providers) and families • Follow up with residents to ensure that their needs were met and address any additional concerns or needs • Build relationships with individuals, families, and community members • Fulfill essential paperwork and reports • Attend training and team meetings as needed, with notice provided • Other responsibilities as needed. Requirements: • 18 years of age or older • Live in or very familiar with Pittsburgh’s Northside • Able to work between 10 to 25 hours per week • Able to move safely over uneven terrain and work in all types of weather • Smart phone or tablet proficiency – or willing to learn (Training will be provided) • Complete PA Background Checks for Employment: Act 33/34 and FBI To apply, please send a resume and cover letter or written summary of interest to: dcurges@projectdestinypgh.org
Page 5
storage for pantries across the state. These investments will be a great asset in the fight to end hunger in our Commonwealth. For more information on food pantries in our area, contact my office or call 412-4603663 x655. These are just a few of the programs that are available through the state to help you and your loved ones. If you have any questions or concerns or need assistance, my staff and I are here to help you. Please call 412-321-5523 or email RepKinkead@ pahouse.net. you! n
Looking for an opportunity to serve your community? The Northside Chronicle is now taking internship applications. Mail resume and cover letter with three work samples to:
The Northside Chronicle 922 Middle St. Pittsburgh, PA 15212 or email to:
editor[at] thenorthsidechronicle [dot] com
Cultural Consultant
Program Manager
Project Destiny is looking for a Cultural Consultant to provide assessment, coordination, and assistance in linking services needed by children and their families to prevent out of home placement with CYF.
Thrive18 is looking for a Program Manager to oversee implementation of the initiative, maintain and develop new partnerships, and develop data-driven outreach strategies for 2020 and beyond. A successful Program Manager will be responsible for weekly team check-ins, updating the Director and Executive Director of Thrive18 progress and liaising with key partners from health, human services and social services agencies.
Responsibilities: • Completes documentation in timely manner and according to protocol. • Provides both in-home and community-based intervention and education to support consumers and their families • Maintains an accurate and organized filing system • Participates in weekly case review. • Provides home visiting to each family assigned according to protocol. • Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed. • Alerts Case Management Coordinator of any issues or problems related to the families. • Serve as a buddy system to cases assigned to other Cultural Consultants. • All other duties as assigned Requirements: • High school Diploma or equivalent • Excellent Communication and writing skills • Ability to work independently and work a flexible schedule as required • Excellent organizational skills • Ability to meet deadlines • Maintains a professional demeanor • Attends YFE meetings and trainings as required • Valid PA State Driver’s license and auto insurance • Must have reliable vehicle and driving record acceptable to our insurer • Computer skills such as Word and e-mail • Complete PA Background Checks for Employment: Act 33/34 and FBI To apply, please send a resume and cover letter or written summary of interest to: dcurges@projectdestinypgh.org.
Responsibilities: • Manages and helps develop the project team • Develops Thrive18’s data-driven outreach strategy • Builds new partnerships with social service and corporate organizations based on areas of need • Reports Thrive18’s progress to key health systems and social service partners on a regular, ongoing basis • Serves as the primary Thrive18 liaison to health systems partners, Highmark, Gateway and Allegheny General Hospital, and North Side Christian Health Center • Develops slide decks for key stakeholder meetings • Facilitates core team and implementation team meetings and convenings • Works closely with Data Consultant and Project Destiny’s Director to develop strategic outreach plan, new partnerships and set the direction of Thrive18 • Reports to Project Destiny’s Director Requirements: • High School Diploma/GED • 1-3 years of experience in a project manager role and/or in a project leadership role Preferred Qualifications: • Bachelor’s degree or Master’s in Public Health or related field • Experience and proficient with Microsoft Office • Project Management certification or equivalent training Skills: • Experience with client/customer relationship management • Strong interpersonal skills • Team building skills • Presentation skills • Experience with conflict resolution • Strong verbal and written communication skills • Solid organizational and planning skills Salary commensurate with experience. To apply, please send a resume and cover letter or written summary of interest to: dcurges@projectdestinypgh.org
Page 6
The Northside Chronicle
January 2022
A history of deforestation: How mankind relies on trees By Jeff Karwoski In the early days of humans, people hunted and gathered to earn their existence. They did not have cities and towns and a large semblance of tools to make life easy. This way of life began to transition in the early Neolithic period with the occurrence of the polished stone axe during the middle of the sixth millennium BC. An axe is not much of a tool without a wooden handle, so the Stone Age, as it turns out, was also a “Wood Age.” The axe in its varied forms gave our ancestors tremendous power: It gave them the ability to manipulate trees and forests as they saw fit. No longer did they need to travel out from their primitive shelters to gather food growing on wild plants. Instead, it helped them to clear the forest away and grow the plants they wanted in places outside of where they lived: a much safer alternative to facing the dangers of the wild to gather your food. The axe could also be used to shape the wood from the trees that were cleared into useful items like beams for making structures stronger against both the elements and intruders. Having groups of these wood-reinforced structures made life safer against the wild and invaders: After all, there’s safety in numbers. The cutting of trees paved the way for the first settlements to form and for humankind to modernize. The axe was the perfect tool for a planet covered in trees. Its design has gone rel-
atively unchanged for thousands of years: Technology cannot improve upon it. There’s just something about the chop-
Photo: angelsover via Pixabay
This is the second article in a series about deforestation: How it started, what it means, and what people can do about it. In this article, certified arborist Jeff Karwoski discusses how mankind used trees to propel itself into the modern era. ping of wood that sits deep within people: It’s ubiquitous in human culture. Chopping wood is a tie that binds people together,
from cutting their own Christmas trees to splitting firewood to clearing land to build houses. At the same time that trees were giving humans the ability to transition from gatherers to farmers, they were also giving people the ability to become better hunters. Wood from trees gave people a weaponized advantage to take down prey with throwing sticks, spears, and bow and arrows— weapons that allowed the Mongol horde to conquer a land more vast than any empire ever has or will. As hunts became more successful, peoples’ intake of protein went up. With more protein in diets, the human race gained the strength they needed to increase their population. Of course, innovation didn’t stop with the bow. The 13th century brought with it the advent of the hand cannon, a weapon that merged wood and iron in a design that would continually be perfected until this very day. Versions of this wooden-handled weapon have defined borders and shaped the course of human history as we know it. Trees were not only useful for building shelters and killing enemies. They were also used to build a transportation system that allowed people to travel the globe. As it turns out, wood is less dense than water which makes it buoyant and able to float. This attribute comes in handy on a planet covered by about 71% water. Ancient Phoenicians understood this principle and in order to apply it, quickly destroyed for-
ests of ancient cedar trees to build the fleets of ships they became famous for. As boat building technology progressed, the nations of the world scavenged their forests to remove the trees best suited for building their armadas. These warships were subsequently sunk or blown up and needed to be replaced by cutting more trees for their construction. Another form of transportation—railroads—developed in more modern times that required the use of millions of wooden ties with steel rails fastened to them. Like the ships, these ties did not last forever, and many a tree had to meet its fate to provide new timbers for the rail systems of the world. Transportation systems have relied heavily on timber resources to drive (pun intended) the industry further forward, whether it’s through ancient sailing vessels, wagons from the Wild West, or wood paneling used to manufacture automobiles, There are so many ways trees and forests provide opportunities for people to modernize. The ability to remove forests and manipulate the wood they produce into products has been a factor that is forever altering the course of history. On May 24, 1844, for example, Samuel Morse gathered a group of congressmen to witness his ability to send a message through a wire stretched across wooden See Forests, Page 8
The Northside Chronicle
January 2022
Preliminary engineering underway for new Davis Avenue Pedestrian Bridge By Ashlee Green
A meeting was held on Dec. 13, 2021 to present Northside residents, stakeholders, and the general public with the latest updates on the Davis Avenue Pedestrian Bridge reconstruction in Brighton Heights.
The bridge, which will take the place of the previous one demolished in 2009, will serve to reconnect bicyclists and pedestrians in the Northside’s Brighton Heights neighborhood with Riverview Park. The design team for the new bridge anticipates final plans for the bridge to be ready by December of 2022 and construction for it to begin around Spring of 2023. Eric Setzler, Chief Engineer for the Department of Mobility and Infrastructure (DOMI), said the next public meeting will likely take place this summer, where the bridge’s design team will present information on the project’s progress and how community feedback was incorporated. You can follow project updates as well as pose your questions and share your feedback about the Davis Bridge with DOMI through this website: https://engage.pittsburghpa.gov/davis-avenue-bridge. Rendering courtesy of DOMI
The new Davis Avenue Pedestrian Bridge in Brighton Heights will aim to reconnect bicyclists and pedestrians with Riverview Park. n
Metropolitan Baptist Church celebrates 171st anniversary with return of in-person services By Ashlee Green The pastor of Metropolitan Baptist Church, Rev. Dr. Lacy F. Richardson, has seen many changes in his congregation throughout his 41-year tenure, but nothing quite like the effects of COVID-19.
Photo: Metropolitan Baptist Church
A plaque commemorates the church's 122nd anniversary. This year, the church is celebrating 171 years.
Nov. 14 marked the first day of in-person service since March 2020, and according to Richardson, it was, well, interesting. Previously, the church was relying on Zoom services. “It was a strange kind of atmosphere,” he said in a phone interview. “It’s almost like we had to start all over again—of course we did. We had to try to regroup, and we’re still doing it.” He and a special member committee including medical professionals have adopted CDC-informed guidelines for the church, which include: social distancing inside the church, mandating masks, taking temperatures, sanitizing the church on a weekly basis, and limiting people in the pulpit to one at a time, as opposed to the three or four who were there in the before-times. They’re trying to keep their returning parishioners as safe as possible. According to Richardson, over 20 of the church’s members have died as a result of COVID-19, including a 108-year-old woman who was one See Metropolitan, Page 22
Page 7
The Northside Chronicle
Page 8
Forests help humans to modernize
January 2022
Pittsburgh’s Misfeed Press announces 2022 Zine Residency Program
From Forests, Page 6
By Lucia Shen
poles in demonstration of a new method of communication: the telegraph. There are now approximately 150 million wooden utility poles in North America alone. Each is made from one tree; each needs to be replaced as time goes on. Even the ability to go online and read this article about deforestation has been made available by deforestation to supply the poles needed to hang the lines that provide people with the internet. Reading this article on actual paper… you get the idea. Humans’ use of trees at this point is inescapable. People have forever locked themselves into an intrinsic relationship with forest products, but have they gone too far? In the next article, I will explore the “taking” of forests, the prosperity that this created, and its role in a changing culture and climate. Jeff Karwoski is a certified arborist and the Executive Director of Reforest Our Future, a newly founded nonprofit focused on connecting people and trees. He works in the Pittsburgh area designing native plant installations and is a founding partner of the Leyte Reforestation Project on Leyte Island in the Philippines. You can reach him at reforestourfuture@gmail.com. n
In a 2019 interview with The Northside Chronicle, Natasha Neira discussed printmaking and what it meant to her. It’s her form of “self-care,” and that includes sharing the practice with others. “Printmaking has historically been ‘learn by example,’” Neira said in the interview. “...There’s a satisfaction and a happiness in passing along education that doesn’t have to be this institutionalized thing. Mentorship and knowledge and leadership [are] really powerful.” Neira and fellow artist Stephen Grebinski are teaming up for the Misfeed Press “Artist Inn Residence'' Program this year, offering artists mentorship and a creative community to make their own zines. The residency is fully virtual, and at the end of it, Neira and Grebinski plan to have an in-person showcase of the zines created. The deadline to apply is Jan. 15. Zines, short for magazine or fanzine, are tricky to define, as they exist to be a way of spreading ideas and culture outside of established mainstream publishing routes. Barnard College, which has one
of the most sizeable zine collections in academia, defines a zine as “a DIY* subculture self-publication, usually made on
Photo: Ashlee Green
Northside artist Natasha Neira is screen printing, back in 2019. Neira and fellow artist Stephen Grebinski are taking applications for the Misfeed Press "Artist Inn Residence" Program. Apply by Jan. 15, 2022.
paper and reproduced with a photocopier or printer.” The people that make them, furthermore, are “often motivated by a desire to share knowledge or experience with people in marginalized or otherwise less-empowered communities.” Zines can encompass a wide variety of genres, including art, fan works, politics, and DIY. The term ‘fanzine’ itself came about around the 1930s from science fiction enthusiasts, but the concept of self publishing ideas has been around since the advent of the printing press, as seen with Thomas Paine’s 1776 pamphlet, “Common Sense.” The common thread between zines is their focus on self-expression rather than profit. So from the 1930s onward, when printing was more readily available, zines became a way for people who didn’t have representation within mainstream media to share thoughts and experiences within their communities: Queer culture, punk rock, and feminist movements, for instance, found their expression through zines. You can find more information about the Misfeed Press Artist Inn Residence Program on the Misfeed website: https:// misfeedpress.com/residency. n
Happy New Year! Gift Certificates Now Available Online!
Nova Place 100 S Commons Suite. 119, Pittsburgh, PA 15212 (412) 471-9122 | BrookeRockwellHair.com
Community TV on the Northside
Pittsburgh Born & Bread
2110 Brighton Road. (412) 231-7555
Monday - Friday 8am - 4pm Saturday 8am - 2pm Sunday closed for now.
Curbside pick-up. Order online today! www.BreadWorksPGH.com
Discover how to produce your own TV show with us!
Watch on Comcast 21, Verizon 47, pctv21.org & now on Roku! Call 412-322-7570 to learn more or visit www.pctv21.org
January 2022
The Northside Chronicle
Northside Business Briefs, cont'd From Briefs, Page 1 the Northside’s Comfort Inn & Suites, and Shadyside’s Mansions on Fifth, which all suffered due to reduced travel during the pandemic. Still, Priory Fine Pastries has been owned by the Graf family since 2005. Graf, whose mother died in 2014, said for him, personally, the sale was bittersweet. “My mom and dad had founded it because they thought that the business district needed a bakery, so they started one up,” he said. “There are a lot of [my mom’s] fingerprints on that.” Graf explained that it was important to him to keep the bakery storefront open, and to retain all of its staff members. Ultimately, he said, Prantl’s taking over is a good thing. “I hope the community appreciates it and that we get a long-time dedicated presence there on East Ohio Street.” As for the Priory Hospitality Group as a whole, Graf assured the public that no other major changes are afoot. “We’ve tweaked a couple things, but we’re here to stay.”
Ambiance Hair & Nail Gallery celebrates 10 years Ambiance Hair & Nail Gallery, located at 1231 Federal St., is celebrating 10 years in the Northside. Ambiance, owned by Jeremey Johnson and Edgar Jackson Jr., is a full-service salon offering hair and nail services, eyelash extensions, eyebrow waxing, makeup application, and facials. To mark the business’ anniversary, salon staff gave out t-shirts, champagne,
“Our clients and employees have been very faithful and loyal to us,” Jackson said. “We just wanted to show our appreciation for our clientele and for the people in the community for keeping us [here] for so long.”
Bocadillos bar opens in Marshall-Shadeland Bocadillos Bar, owned by Bulgarian-born Tzveti Gintcheva, is the hip new place for craft cocktails and appetizer plates in the Northside. It’s grand opening took place in November. Appetizer plates feature various ingredients from regions around the world; Gintcheva carries exclusively local spirits and craft beer as well as her own homemade wine to pair them with. Hours of operation for Bocadillos, at the time of printing, are weekdays from 6 to 11 p.m. Walk-ins are welcome and no reservations are needed. Bocadillos is located at 2827 California Ave.
Little House Big Art teams up with Threadbare Cider House for ‘Paint Your Own Pottery Night’
Page 9
Brighton Heights Lutheran Church Shoe Recycling Program
Put your best foot forward and let your gently used or new shoes be a blessing to others. We are collecting all types of shoes, sandals, boots, slippers, flip flops - anything you can put on your feet. Shoes for men, women, girls, boys, toddlers and infants all can be dropped off at the Church Tuesday through Friday 9:00am to 2:00pm, and Sunday 9:00am to Noon. If you have any questions call 412-761-8545 or email us at church@brightonheightslutheranchurch.org Any and all proceeds will go to community outreach. God Bless You 3830 California Avenue, Brighton Heights, PA 15212 t: 412-761-8545 | www.brightonheightslutheranchurch.org
Spring Hill’s Little House Big Art (LHBA) joined forces with Threadbare Ci-
Tom Friday’s Market since 1955
3639 California Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15212 | tel: 412-766-4500
Monday - Saturday 8:00AM - 5:00PM | Closed Sunday Last butcher shoppe in Pittsburgh city limits to carry fresh hanging sides of beef. Call us with your order Wholesale, Retail, & Restaurants Welcome! Daily home delivery $2.50 for $25 Min Purchase • Delivery Areas Vary • Includes Freezer Meat Specials FREEZER SPECIAL #1
$189.
Photo: Little House Big Art
Photo: Ambiance Hair & Nail Gallery
It's the 10th anniversary for Ambiance Hair & Nail Gallery, located on Federal Street in Allegheny City Central. The full-service salon offers hair and nail services, eyelash extensions, eyebrow waxing, makeup application, and facials. and pins to customers. Jackson told The Northside Chronicle in a phone interview that Ambiance has had the same clientele for the last decade.
Two 'Paint Your Own Pottery Nights' took place at Threadbare Cider House in Spring Garden in December. The Cider House teamed up with Spring Hill's Little House Big Art to offer the activity, and each guest received a cider pour. der House in Spring Garden for two evenings full of pottery art making in December. On Dec. 1 and 8, 2021, guests glazed their own ceramic mugs in a community crafting workshop called “Paint Your Own Pottery Night” at Threadbare. They each received their choice of a cider pour as well. See Briefs, Page 20
00
10 lb Ground Beef, 3 lb Wieners, 5 lb Chicken Legs, 2 Slices of Ham (center cut), 2 lb Sirloin Steak, 1 Slab Spare Ribs or Meatloaf, 3 lb Center Cut Chuck Roast, 2 lb Round Steak, 3 lb Box of Beef Patties, 1 Whole Cut up Chicken, 1 lb Boiled Ham, 2 lb Center Cut Pork Chops, 3 lb Country Style Spare Ribs, 3 lb Chuck Steaks, 2 lb Box Sliced Bacon. DELIVERED FREE! Save over $20 & stock up today! All meats freezer wrapped, double wrapped, & labeled. 3 substitutions allowed.
FREEZER SPECIAL #2
$149.
00
5 lb Ground Beef, 2 lb Wieners, 2 lb Pork Chops, 1 lb Ham Salad, 3 lb Cut Up Fryer, 2 lb Box Sliced Bacon, 1 lb Tiny Link Sausage, 1 lb American Cheese, 1 lb Kielbasa, 1 lb Boiled Ham, 4 lb Chicken Legs, 2 lb Round Steak, 3 lb Country Style Spare Ribs, 2 lb Sirloin Steak, 3 lb Box of Beef Patties + 1 FREE 2 liter of pop (3 substitutions allowed.)
FREEZER SPECIAL #3
$129.00
3 lb Ground Beef, 1 lb Wieners, 3 lb Chicken Legs, 1 lb Ham Salad, 2 lb Sirloin Steak, 2 lb Box Sliced Bacon, 1 lb Tiny Link Sausage, 1 lb American Cheese, 3 lb Cut Up Fryer, 1 lb Pressed Ham, 2 lb Pork Steak, 2 lb Chuck Steak, 1 lb Kielbasa, 3 lb country Style Ribs, + 1 dozen eggs FREE (3 substitutions allowed.)
Great Prices, Quality Cuts, and Friendly Service Every Time
Weekly Specials Every Thursday www.tomfridaysmarket.com
Page 10
The Northside Chronicle
The Northside Chronicle’s
January 2022
Year In Review Guide 2022
The Northside Chronicle's Photography Archive - January 1986 The Northside Chronicle’s newspaper layout included original printed photographs, instead of the digital formats used today, through the late 1990s. On the back of the above scanned original photograph reads “Michael Lopata, a security guard at the Allegheny Regional Branch of Carnegie Library, greets visitors in costume as Andrew Carnegie for the 150th anniversary of his birth. By: Allegheny Studio.” The Allegheny library branch moved from its’ original location in this picture to the Federal St. facility in 2009. A decade later, the former library site began renovations for the expansion of MuseumLab by the Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh, opening in 2019. This photograph, and many others in The Northside Chronicle archive, was taken by Michael Chikiris, owner of Allegheny Studio. Chikiris, a former Pittsburgh Press staff member, is also archived by the Carnegie Museum of Art and includes a small collection of his photos documenting the experimental filmmaker Stan Brakhage in Pittsburgh. Allegheny Studio’s address was 530 E Ohio St., which is no longer a current street number, local sources confirm the storefront was purchased after his death in 2003 to later become Priory Fine Pastries in 2005. As reported in this month’s ‘Business Briefs’, the Priory Fine Pastries was acquired by Prantl’s Bakery in late 2021. According to the Post-Gazette, the original Prantl’s Bakery location was opened in the early 1900s on Chestnut Street in East Deutschtown by German immigrants under another name. The family business was purchased by the son, Henry Prantl Sr., and renamed Prantl’s Bakery.
The Northside Chronicle - Year In Review Guide 2022 The Northside Chronicle
January 2022
Wagsburgh 632 E. Ohio St., Pittsburgh, PA 15212 412.904.3459 Facebook: @wagsburgh Instagram: @wagsburghpgh We would like to thank you for voting us your favorite Pet Shop/Services and Gift Shop in the 2021 Best of Northside. We do this for you and your pets, and are humbled and appreciative of your support throughout the years. Here's to a prosperous 2022.
New Hazlett Theater 6 Allegheny Sq. E, Pittsburgh PA 15212 412.320.4610 newhazletttheater.org/about/employment/ At the New Hazlett Theater, we provide a nurturing, collaborative environment for creative minds to develop and flourish. Leveraging artists, space, and technology, we
create challenging, dynamic art. Passionate about arts in your community? Looking to make a change - and a difference? We’re looking for people like you.
Venture Outdoors 33 Terminal Way #537a, Pittsburgh, PA 15219 https://www.ventureoutdoors.org/about/ employment-opportunities/ Vice President of Finance & Operations Love the outdoors and have a talent for nonprofit operations? Join the team at Venture Outdoors as our new Vice President of Finance & Operations! Duties include: management of daily operations, financial management and reporting, HR, personnel management and fundraising. Check out the full job description in the link above.
BreadWorkS 2110 Brighton Rd. Pittsburgh, PA 15212 (412) 231-7555 Store hours: Monday-Friday 8 am - 4 pm & Saturday 8 am - 2 pm
T hank you to our Sponsors of The Northside Chronicle’s Readers’ Choice Awards Best of Northside Small Business 2021
Find the list of winners in each category online: https://bit.ly/NSCrca2021
https://www.breadworkspgh.com/ Thank you for voting us Best Northside Bakery! Come by sometime for our daily foccacia specials and say hi. From the BreadWorkS family to yours, we wish you health, happiness, and great tasting bread in 2022.
The Priory Hotel 614 Pressley St, Pittsburgh, PA 15212 (412) 231-3338 https://www.thepriory.com/ Thank you for voting us #1 Bed & Breakfast in the 2021 Best of Northside awards. Since 1986, we have been part of the Historic Deutschtown neighborhood and are proud to serve the Northside and our guests. Stop in The Monks' Bar for some cheer this new year! Best wishes to all in 2022, from the Priory Hospitality Group.
Page 11
Neighborhood Community Development Fund 922 Middle St. Pittsburgh, PA 15212 https://www.ncd-fund.org/get-started/apply-now/ Best wishes in the new year from all of us at Neighborhood Community Development Fund (formerly North Side Community Development Fund). Since 2000, we have provided affordable loans to start and expand small businesses. If your 2022 goals include securing financing for your business, visit our website to apply today.
T Rankin Agency - State Farm Insurance 838 Western Ave #1, Pittsburgh, PA 15233 412-322-1064 www.trankinsfinsurance.com Thank you for voting us Best Northside Insurance Agency! Our team wishes you a happy new year and new insurance rates. Visit or call us for your 2022 quote today.
Page 12
The Northside Chronicle - Year In Review Guide 2022 The Northside Chronicle
Top Stories of 2021
January 2022
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 10 MOST POPULAR ONLINE STORIES: 11 PEOPLE TO KNOW IN THE NORTHSIDE:
1. 2. 3.
"Mattress Factory elects six new board members" "Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh honors 125 years of service" "Steelers’ Cameron Heyward pays virtual visit to students at Pittsburgh King" 4. "Historic Deutschtown: A self-guided walking tour" 5. "New Carnegie Science Center railroad model celebrates 19th Amendment" 6. "Precious Sprouts Daycare Academy provides an equitable education for Northside youth" 7. "Allegheny City Society celebrates 177th anniversary of Mary Cassatt’s birth" 8. "Northside YMCA prioritizes water safety as summer approaches" 9. "Pittsburgh chess champ to open a learning center for youth in the Northside" 10. "Open Field teaches youth life skills through soccer program in Fowler Park"
1.
Ashley Lynn Priore: "Pittsburgh chess champ to open a learning center for youth in the Northside" 2. Joey Spehar: "WYEP-FM’s Joey Spehar is Northside born and bred" 3. Rogerio Torres: "Northside’s Christian Immigration Advocacy Center setting big goals under new direction" 4. Jon Tai: "Magic Theory 101 with Jon Tai" 5. Delbert "Sonny" Taylor: "Two local boxers ‘knocking on the door’ of 2024 Olympics" 6. Michael "Spoonie" James: "Two local boxers ‘knocking on the door’ of 2024 Olympics" 7. Geraldine "Ms. Bert" Muyango: "Geraldine ‘Ms. Bert’ Muyango remembered for her ‘servant’s heart’" 8. Destany Best: "Northsider Destany Best earns a full academic scholarship to Grinnell College" 9. "Coach Ken" Minton: "Northside’s Fineview Field dedicated in honor of ‘Coach Ken’ Minton" 10. Bill Schlageter: "Bill Schlageter, director of marketing for the Children’s Museum, is retiring after over 20 years" 11. Paradise Gray: "Then and now: Black music in Pittsburgh"
8 STORIES OF HISTORY & INFRASTRUCTURE: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.
"Allegheny City Society celebrates 177th anniversary of Mary Cassatt’s birth" "PWSA accepts $7.75 mil. loan to upgrade aging sewers" "Series of mobility projects in the Northside aims to improve biking and walking access" "Northside schools reflect area’s rich history, diversity" "Remembering Mary Pattison Irwin, former Northside industrialist" "Mary Roberts Rinehart lives on through the objects that once graced her desk’" "Rain garden rehab and redesign of Mairdale entrance plans in the works at Riverview Park" "Semicir Street reopens after $1.18 million stabilization project"
Photo courtesy of Sydni Mundy
Sydni Mundy, founder of Precious Sprouts Daycare Academy, and her daughter, Austin, at the business' ribbon cutting ceremony in June 2021.
10 STORIES OF NORTHSIDE COMMUNITY: 1.
"Open Field teaches youth life skills through soccer program in Fowler Park" 2. "Two new affordable housing units now available in Northside’s Fineview neighborhood" 3. "City Books partners with Jailbreak, providing juvenile inmates with greater access to books" 4. "New ‘Journey to Africa’ program coming to National Aviary this summer" 5. "Pittsburgh Classic Movie Club showing films this summer in Waisenhaus Park" 6. "Pittsburgh mayoral candidates discuss economic development in the Northside, police accountability in community forum’" 7. "Comic books turn AHN healthcare workers into Marvel superheroes" 8. "A+ Schools launches ‘Vote School Board First!’ 2021 campaign" Photo: National Photo Company Collection 9. "Slim Forsythe to lead ‘Father’s Day Mountain Gospel Jam’ at Scratch & Mary Roberts Rinehart, née Mary Ella Roberts, known as the “American Agatha Co." Christie,” is one of the former Allegheny City’s biggest, long-gone stars. 10. "Wigle collaborates with Iron City to release new ‘Imp-ish’ straight rye whiskey"
5 STORIES OF NEW OR NOTABLE BUSINESSES: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
Photos: Open Field
Youth involved in the Open Field soccer program learn positive communication skills and teamwork. In turn, they gain self-confidence.
"Precious Sprouts Daycare Academy provides an equitable education for Northside youth" "Smokin Ghosts BBQ brings Southern flavor to Peggy’s Harbor" "Even COVID-19 can’t slow down ‘proposal season’" "Beloved local restaurant Allegheny Sandwich Shoppe celebrates 40 years in the Northside" "On the Scene: The Government Center’s Grand Reopening"
You can read all of the "2021: Year in Review" stories on our website at: www.thenorthsidechronicle.com. n
January 2022
The Northside Chronicle - Year In Review Guide 2022 The Northside Chronicle
Page 13
East Allegheny Community Council Holiday Party
Photos: Ashlee Green
Members and friends of the East End Community Council joined together on Tuesday, Dec. 14 for a holiday party held at the Priory Grand Hall in Historic Deutschtown. Food was provided by Bistro To Go catering and guests took part in an after dinner Schnapps sampler bar. n
Mexican War Streets Decorating Contest Winners
Photos: Mexican War Streets Society
Winners of this year's Mexican War Streets Holiday Decorating Contest were the following: 1220 Buena Vista St., left, in first place; 515 Armandale St., right, in second; and 323 Jacksonia St. in third. n
2021 Observatory Hill Light Up Festival
Photos: 5 Points Merchants Group Facebook
Santa visits, youth crafts, raffle baskets, hot cocoa, and festive lighting filled the Perrysville Avenue parking lot next to Perry Traditional Academy on Friday, Dec. 4, 2021. Family and friends enjoyed the evening thanks to the 5 Points Merchants Group of Observatory Hill. n
Page 14
The Northside The Chronicle - Year In Review Guide 2022 Northside Chronicle
January 2022
The Northside Chronicle's Photography Archive - December 1986
Above: Neighbors hang decorations on the community Christmas tree. According to an article in January 1987, Troy Hill neighbors had come together for this annual tradition. Photo: Lynn Maurer Below: "Dismantling the old Voeghtly Church" Photo: Michael Chikiris, Allegheny Studio. The Northside Chronicle published a three part history of the church by Mary Woerbler.
Above: "Bob Workman holds the ladder for Jim Adenour, to decorate E Ohio Street. Christmas lights for the business district are sponsored by the Northside Businessmen's Association each year. They spend about $1,000 per year on Christmas decorations for the street." Photo: Michael Chikiris, Allegheny Studio.
Help support the Northside community newspaper’s mission to provide hyperlocal coverage for our neighborhoods, neighbors and their future.
💟
Read more about how to give back at: www.thenorthsidechronicle.com/donate
January 2022
The Northside Chronicle Year In Review Guide 2022 The Northside-Chronicle
Page 15
The Northside Chronicle's Photography Archive - January 1987
Above left to right: "Our wandering camera buff caught this float in the Mexican War Streets being made read for the Kaufman's Holiday Parade. The float won a prize." Photo: Lynn Maurer, "The Midway concession stand at the annual Troy Hill Citizens' Christmas tree trimming event." Photo by Lynn Maurer, Assistant Managing Editor.
Above left to right: "J. Holland and J. LeFloyd prepare lunch at the Three Rivers Senior Citizen Center." Photo by Michael Chikiris, Allegheny Studio. "Mr. & Mrs. Ralph MacCall with Peg MacCall at the Northside Conference annual dinner" Photographer unknown. "Children playing on Avery St. stop momentarily to sit for the Chronicle; Tina Werner from Mt. Oliver, Diane Richardson, Robert and Isaiah Fairor with Shawn Branch." Photo: C. Hanna.
Looking for an opportunity to serve your community? The Northside Chronicle is now taking summer internship applications for students interested in journalism and photojournalism. As a free community resource, our newspaper bridges the digital divide in accessible information and reliable news that impacts the neighborhoods we serve. Mail a CV and cover letter along with three writing or photo samples to: The Northside Chronicle, 922 Middle St. Pittsburgh, PA 15212
Page 16
The Northside Chronicle
January 2022
The Northside Chronicle
January 2022
Quarantine project showcases Ferris in first-person
From Ferris, Page 1 Jeff was actually the one who came up with the idea for the book about Ferris. “I kept on coming across—I think it was on Facebook, but I started following ‘History of Pittsburgh,’ or the ‘Weird History of Pittsburgh,’ and these posts kept on popping up that were like, ‘Did you know that the Ferris wheel was invented in Pittsburgh, in the Northside?’” Jeff said. “I just kept thinking it was an interesting idea that everybody’s been on a Ferris wheel, everybody knows what a Ferris wheel is, but nobody knows that the inventor of it lived here in the Northside.” Pete, a former professor of professional writing at Carnegie Mellon and Duquesne Universities, is now a freelance writer and founder of his own publishing company, The Expressive Press. He’s always looking for his next book idea, so when Jeff pitched the George Ferris story, it became the father-son duo’s new project. Both of them ended up going out into the Northside neighborhood to see if anyone knew about the man. “I actually went over to where his plaque was supposed to be, and it wasn’t,
but I asked a couple of women there, who I think were waiting for the bus: ‘Do you know anything about the Ferris wheel and George Ferris?’” Pete recounted.
Photo: Jeff Geissler
Authors Jeff and Pete Geissler: The "pictures" and "words" of their book. “One of them said, ‘Oh, I hate that wheel! It scares me half to death,’ and I said, ‘You know it was invented right here where you’re standing?’ They said, ‘...I had no idea.’” On one occasion, Pete asked people at the bank. “I got all these blank stares, so I started telling people in line about George Ferris, and they were all interested to know that he used to live here.”
With that, the writing and research for the book began. It was a quarantine project, with Jeff finding the book’s images, and Pete writing the words. As Jeff said, pointing to his father, “He’s words. I’m pictures.” The book itself is written from a first-person perspective, as if the reader had happened upon a diary of Ferris himself. It begins with a personal note, written by Pete, from the perspective of Ferris: “My name is George Washington Gale Ferris Junior, and I am credited worldwide with inventing the Ferris wheel. Some would argue that I didn’t, that I merely refined the idea of a vertical wheel that carried people. If so, I am an innovator, not an inventor. I prefer to be called an inventor, and this is my story told in my own words.” Ferris himself invented the Ferris wheel partially out of spite for the 1893 World’s Columbian Exposition in Chicago. Daniel Burnham, a very prominent architect at the time, was in charge of managing the construction and design of the exposition. In late 1890, he addressed a room of the nation’s top engineers and architects, including George Ferris, over lunch. They were the main players behind the construc-
Page 17
tion of the Expo, and Burnham called for a structure within it to rival the Eiffel Tower. “Make no little plans,” he said. Burnham had criticized the engineers in the room for not dreaming big enough for this project. According to Pete, it was this that spurred Ferris on to create The Wheel. Burnham had thrown down the gauntlet, and a 264-foot feat of engineering emerged as a symbol of the wildly successful exposition. Ferris wheels began popping up all over the world after their debut at the World’s Columbian Exposition in Chicago. Despite this, Ferris was not a rich man when he died. He never applied for a patent for the Ferris wheel, so for every wheel built after the one he debuted at the expo, he earned no money. “George Ferris is anonymous, and yet he’s the most recognizable engineering name in the world,” Pete said. “I mean, you can talk about Tom Edison, and you can talk about George Westinghouse, and you can talk about Henry Ford, but everyone knows about Ferris… they [just] don’t know what he did. They don’t know what a fantastic engineer and fantastic life he had. We corrected that in about 107 pages.” n
McCandless | ssbpgh.com | Northside 412.837.6955
2.25
% APY*
412.482.9010
*When your Kasasa Cash account qualifications are met during a Monthly Qualification Cycle, daily balances up to and including $25,000 in your Kasasa Cash account earn an APY of 2.25%; and daily balances over $25,000 earn an APY of 0.50% on the portion of the daily balance over $25,000, resulting in a range from 0.85% to 2.25% APY depending on the account's daily balance. Accounts that don’t meet the qualifications earn 0.05% APY on all balances. Account approval, conditions, limits, time-frames, log-ons and other requirements apply. No minimum deposit required to open the account, and there is no minimum balance required to earn the advertised APY. There are no recurring monthly maintenance charges or fees to open or close this account. Advertised information and rewards are based on all account qualifications being met during each cycle period. APY calculations are based on an assumed balance of $25,000 + $100,000 in your Kasasa Cash account and an assumed statement cycle of thirty-one (31) days. Rates, rewards, and bonuses are variable and may change after account is opened without notice to you. Speak to one of our branch representatives for additional information, account details, restrictions, reward calculations, processing limitations, cycle dates and enrollment instructions. Annual Percentage Yield (APY) is accurate as of 01/01/2022.
The Northside Chronicle
Page 18
January 2022
Elks Lodge Keystone Grant Challenge In 2021, the Allegheny Elks Lodge #339 and our partnering organization, the Allegheny Historic Preservation Society (AHPS), were awarded a Keystone Historic Preservation Grant to prepare a building study to address the structural and mechanical needs of our 95-year-old building. The $25,000 grant requires a dollar-for-dollar match. Please help us reach our goal by making a tax-deductible contribution made payable to: Allegheny Historic Preservation Society 971 Beech Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15233. Please note on the check or correspondence that your donation is for the Elks Building Fund. Or, to contribute electronically through PayPal, visit https://tinyurl.com/ahps339 or scan the QR code below.
(412) 321-1834 | 400 Cedar Ave. Pittsburgh, PA 15212
Where Senior Life is about Valued Living
New Year, New Opportunities!
Apply today to become part of our team of heroes who have served the North Side Community for 125 years!
Positions Available Include: Nursing (CNA, RN, LPN)
Apply online at RPHome.org/careers
Environmental Services (Housekeeping and Maintenance) Personal Care (PC Aide, Med Tech) Dietary Aide (PT))
Receptionist (PT)
Faith Hope Love
Affordable, Comfortable Retirement Living • Spacious one-bedroom floor plans • Rent is based on income • Controlled access building • On-site Laundry • Service Coordinator Affordable living for seniors age 62 and older or mobility impaired.
1500 Letort St. Pittsburgh, PA 15212 | 412-734-0741 www.nationalchurchresidences.org Dave Carlton, Property Manager
The Northside Chronicle
January 2022
Page 19
City Fresh Pasta fills a void in Pittsburgh’s fresh pasta market
By Atiya Irvin-Mitchell When Eric Earnest, the owner of City Fresh Pasta—now rebranded as CFP Cafe—was a middle school student, he, like many kids, was pushed to think about his future. He did job shadowing at a law firm, a doctor’s office, and a restaurant. He already had fond memories of cooking with his mother and grandmother, but during his restaurant visit, Earnest connected with the creative and relaxed atmosphere of the place the most. “They smiled a lot more and they laughed a lot more during their job than the other two places that I’d visited,” Earnest said. “So that kind of made it click for me… that the restaurant business and the restaurant industry was just more of a fun atmosphere and something that… you could have a little bit of leeway in and it wasn't so strict and rigid… That sealed the deal for me on the restaurant business.” Nearly 30 years later, Earnest’s lifelong dream of owning a restaurant himself was realized in the form of two restaurants, in Bakery Square and Chateau, respectively, and a food truck. Founded roughly in 2014, Earnest
boasts that CFP fills a previously existing void in the fresh pasta market in Pittsburgh by providing competitive prices and ensuring all the food is homemade and fresh daily. With its four and a half star Yelp rating, it’s safe to say since its inception, CFP Cafe has been well-received by the city. Yet, like a lot of local businesses, it hasn’t been immune to the COVID-19 pandemic. In 2020, both of CFP’s locations were forced to close their doors. The food truck—currently shut down for repairs— was what the business relied on more than the brick-and-mortar: It ran five or six days a week from March 2020 until this past Thanksgiving. “The food truck was my main source of income, definitely through the pandemic,” Earnest recalled. “...Even afterwards, I did better on the food truck than I did at the restaurant, as far as sales goes.” In the midst of all the turmoil, Earnest was still tasked with moving his business from Nova Place to the Chateau location on the Northside. The move to Chateau had been a long time in the making, but like with most things, COVID-19
complicated the matter. “I had already acquired the [Chateau] location, but to actually open up in November of 2020 during the lockdown was a bit—it was a bit of a reach for me,”
Photo: City Fresh Pasta
City Fresh Pasta Owner Eric Earnest shows off the CFP food truck. Earnest explained. “It was a big struggle; take out only [and] nobody was really in the shed—[in the] building, I mean, as far as employees or workers—so I was kind of just drawing off of the local light industry, people who were still out and about working.”
Still, Earnest is looking forward to continuing to expand his business in the near future. He wants to open up another two locations within the next three to five years. One family-oriented project Earnest said he’s looking forward to in particular is opening a vegan restaurant with his eldest child. Earnest notices a demand in the market and an opportunity for creativity in vegan food. “My oldest kid and my middle daughter are pretty much vegan, for the last, I don’t know, a year and a half, two years,” Earnest explained. “It's very difficult to find and locate a vegan restaurant. I know they're pretty slim pickings, so I feel like there's definitely a need or a want in the market for another style.” The post-2020 world remains unpredictable, but Earnest is grateful for the success he’s had so far and continues to take pride in his work. “It's all been kind of a whirlwind on how quickly this thing has taken hold,” Earnest said. “And sometimes, I gotta stop myself just to realize that, you know what, this is exactly what you have always wanted to do. And now you are doing it.” n
Northside’s #1 Irish Pub & Cocktail Bar Hours of Operation
Happy Hour
Monday - Friday 4:00 - 6:00pm
Monday through Friday 4:00pm - Midnight Saturday 11:00am - Midnight Sunday 11:00am -3:30pm
Check out our weekly food and drink specials online @ www.montereypub.com
Saturday and Sunday Brunch 11:00am - 3:30pm
Since 1934
The Northside Chronicle
Page 20
January 2022
Northside Business Briefs, cont'd From Briefs, Page 9 Glazed mugs were fired inside LHBA’s kiln and ready for pickup at the Cider House the following week. “Keep a lookout for ongoing ceramic + cider nights,” read an Instagram post from LHBA after the events.
Bistro To Go rethinking café’s vision
Ask An Attorney By Matthew D. Gailey, Gailey Law Group The new year will bring many changes to the Northside. This month's column will focus on new Pennsylvania laws that will take effect in the new year of 2022. 1. Employers are no longer allowed to test most prospective employees for marijuana. These drug tests can still be conducted in certain settings, such as law enforcement and jobs that require commercial driver’s licenses. 2. District Attorneys- District Attorneys are now required to have an active law license while in office. If a district attorney is disbarred, the position will be vacant and be filled. If their license is suspended, the district attorney is suspended from office until the license is reinstated or expiration of the term, whichever sooner. This law was likely passed in response to the rape accusations made against the Somerset County District Attorney.
3. New State Holidays and Observances: There are several new state holidays and observances including March 6, now “Persian Gulf War Veterans Day,” October 7 “Global War on Terrorism Veterans Day,” and September 27 as “First Responders Day.”
It’s time for a change at the Bistro To Go Café on East Ohio Street. The café opened in 2007 and, as a strategic business move, evolved “to sustain the early days” with Bistro Catering. Now, catering and event planning— which is operating as usual, 24/7— is what’s keeping the business stable, and owner Nik-
ki Heckman is bidding farewell to the original vision for the café. “Today as I look at our successes and challenges, I know it is time to refresh, renew and reengage,” reads a Dec. 13 post by Heckman on the Bistro To Go Facebook page. “This winter season will be a time for us to rethink our vision and what our new ‘spring’ will look like at 415 East Ohio Street.” The post noted the important role community collaboration played in Bistro To Go’s beginnings and urged followers to make suggestions on what they’d like to see the café become. “I know it’s still my passion and calling to be a place where you can feel at home with heart and soul,” Heckman wrote. “... that calls people together around a table full of food and conversation.” n
Perry Traditional Academy Junior ROTC committed to community service
4. Any driver who holds a Class A, B, or C license is now authorized to operate a covered farm vehicle. 5. Pennsylvania also designated $100 million dollars for construction of towers, new lines, and equipment in the hopes of expanding broadband internet to underserved areas. These laws and others will take effect in 2022. If you have a legal question, please contact my office by phone or email. I wish you all a Happy New Year.
Photo: John G. Holtz/SFC
On Veterans Day 2021, Junior ROTC cadets from Perry Traditional Academy recognized the service of veterans at the Chili's restaurant on McKnight Road. Cadets greeted and seated veterans as they entered the restaurant. Pictured above: Cadet Frazier, Cadet Young, Cadet Reinhardt, Cadet Williams, Cadet Rogers, and Cadet Wingler. Perry's Junior ROTC is led by SFC John G. Holtz (top right). n
January 2022
The Northside Chronicle
Page 21
Northside Real Estate Transfers Allegheny City Central
Vaughn Verna Harris to Stephen Galdo at 1300 Boyle St. for $225,000. Karen Foley to Max Joffe and Kendra Oliver at 1242 Monterey St. for $475,000. Katelyn Kelly to Michael Ledgard and Virginia Tuscano at Alpine Ave. (VACANT LAND) for $57,500. William Brink Jr. to Tara Joseph McHugh and Krishna Ramachandran at 1234 Palo Alto St. for $370,500. Thomas Glumac Jr. to Andrew Cipro and Melissa Masdea at 19 Alpine Ave. for $415,000. Creative Solutions Investments LLC to Joseph Kalinoski and Linda Hagen at Loraine St. (VACANT LAND) for $140,000.
Allegheny West
Joseph Scioscia Jr. trustee to Astrobotic Real Estate Holdings LLC at 928 N Lincoln Ave. for $450,000.
Brighton Heights
Patricia Susan Savie to Keyway Homes East One LLC at 412 Chandler Pl for $100,000. Brenden Charles to Anthony Chukwuemeka Igwe at 3857-3859 Brighton Road for $295,000. Aaron Conner to Joseph and Janet Lynn Gent at 1414 Cooper Ave. for $240,000. Roger Lee Walburn to Thomas and Natalie Finnegan at 1524 Cooper Ave. for $328,000. Gabrielle Alexa Franza to Eliza Somerville at 312 Lamplighter Circle for $215,000. David Weaver Jr. to James Ellis at 3200 California Ave. for $68,000. Michael McNamara to Thomas Joseph Farley and Jessica Marie Nania at Drexel Road (VACANT LAND) for $284,500. Marlex Properties LLC to Golden Key Development LLC at 4080 Cambronne St. for $68,000. Patrick McCue to John and Phyllis Friend at 3635 Brighton Road for $250,000. Donald Pelissler to Alexandra Kovalchick at 4020 Brighton Road for $229,000. Denise Embrey to BSAT LLC at 3456 Corona St. for $105,000. Alan Shanley to Jason Arteaga at 3134 Frederick St. for $59,150. Johnny James trustee to Scott William Perkins at 216 Carpenter Lane for $199,900. Travis Wanner to Richard List and Lisa Iadicicco at 3911 Brighton Road for $415,500. Michael Conrad Jacobs to Davis Oneal at 3833 California Ave. for $175,000. Gene Goodwin to Regina Wagner at 3603 California Ave. Unit B for $140,000. April Davis to William Goodrich and Beth Lazzaro at 1510-1/2 Davis Ave. for $141,825. Nicholas James Miller to Diversified Residental Homes II LLC at 3446 Sipe St. for $142,000.
California-Kirkbride
Susan Janes to James Mowry at 1307 Success St. for $110,000. Taner Nalbant to Mrinalini Rajagopalan at 1703 Brighton Pl for $368,000.
Chateau
Drems Development Co. LLC et al. to Esplanade Partners L.P. at 1005 Beaver Ave. for $3,270,600. Peter Smerd to Esplanade Partners L.P. at 929 Beaver Ave. for $3,220,400.
East Deutschtown
Stephen French to Ryan French at 924 Peralta St. for $340,000.
Fineview
David Silberman to City Of Bridges CLT at 11 Lanark St. for $20,000.
Historic Deutschtown
Sequitur Financial LLC to 1254 Dean Street LLC at Tripoli St. (VACANT LAND) for $70,000. Michael Stewart to Unity Properties LLC at 1112 James St. for $165,000. Pittsburgh City to Robert Baumbach at 512 Suismon St. for $67,000. Jeffrey Smith to Peter Thomas at 1207 Linden Pl for $560,000. Nesby LLC to Atlas Estates LLC at 630 Suismon St. for $370,000.
Real estate transfers also listed at www.nschronicle.com
Manchester
Manchester Citizens Corp. to PGH Living Matter LLC at 1121-1131 W North Ave. for $450,000. Old Allegheny Investments LLC to Roberto and Latonya Paulino at 1419 Columbus Ave. for $330,000. Jean Paul St. to Sarah and Ian Hunter at 1421 1/2 Pennsylvania Ave. for $200,000. Karen Lee to Anthony Taylor Jr. et al. and Twanda Walker at 1405 Stedman St. for $93,000.
Marshall-Shadeland
Edward Oliver to Daniel and Dominaye Porch at 1432 Reuben St. for $140,000. High Return Pittsburgh MultiFamily F to Jacqueline Hirsch at 1304 Superior Ave. for $155,000. Stephen George Flaherty to Yu Tumbo LLC at 1440 Tumbo St. for $47,000. WS1 Properties LLC to Lepalais LLC at 19 Woodland Ave. for $60,000. Robert Senko to Spadafora Estates LLC at 3127 Brighton Road for $250,000. LSRMF MH Master Participation Tr 2 to Florence Huynh at 1247 Ingham St. for $76,900. Jason William Tarasi to Marsha Tomlin at 1015 Woods Run Ave. for $140,000. Andrew Lacy Jr. to Raishawn Smith at 2660 California Ave. for $125,000. Matt Scrabis to Deidre Scott at 1105 Grand Ave. for $108,900. Christine Sabram to Eric Butler at 2808 Wadlow St. for $2,000.
Northview Heights
Cephronia Ransom to Swey Properties LLC at 412 Lamar St. for $50,000.
Observatory Hill
William Kay to Ian Daniel George and Adina Hilton at 56 Defoe St. for $190,000. William Salvatore to Christopher Marciesky at 34 Waldorf St. for $195,000. Charles Klein Jr. to Michael Laughlin at 3824 Baytree St. for $117,000. Babcock Commons LLC to Pennsylvania Plus Holding LLC at 3906 Perrysville Ave. for $179,500.
Perry Hilltop
Ron Kraus to Shirley Rucker at 530 Chautauqua St. for $55,000. Gloria Hartage to C & C Linhart LLC at 2813 Hazelton St. for $13,000. Sonya Ford to Blessed Realty LLC at 533 McClintock Ave. for $35,000. Jason Fair to Michael Halasz at 2317 Perrysville Ave. for $140,000. Michael Anthony Parise to Joseph Sockey at 2436 Wilson Ave. for $83,700. Truly Renovations LLC to JW Korn Properties LLC at 2236 Holyoke St. for $25,000. Pinecastle Realty LLC to MSMF Realty LLC at 1936 Clayton Ave. for $22,000. Pinecastle Realty LLC to MSMF Realty LLC at 224 Luray St. for $12,000. Pinecastle Realty LLC to MSMF Realty LLC at 2832 N Charles St. for $12,000.
Spring Garden
Marlene Stecklein to Sam Welch at 1237 Haslage Ave. for $121,700. BGSI Properties LLC to Heriberto Barrios Jr. and Robin Raida at 831-833 Concord St. for $405,000. Douglas Taylor to Eastern Investing Solutions LLC at 2502 Spring Garden Ave. for $16,500. Community Alliance Of Spring Garden E. to Daniella Patricia Trimble at 1011 High St. for $20,000.
Spring Hill
Adam Stadt to James Douglas and Angela Okins at 1361 Romanhoff St. for $177,000. Estate of George Hutchinson to Scott Hallam at 68 Steine St. for $11,000. HCRA Properties 1 LLC to Spring Hill SNF Realty LLC at 2170 Rhine St. for $6,100,000.
Summer Hill
Margaret Modro to Benjamin Campbell and Wendi Barnett at 263 Morrisey St. for $106,495. Amy Service to Alexander Sharpe at 354 Chapin St. for $150,000.
Troy Hill
AAA Straubs LLC to 1966-68 Straubs LLC at 1968-1966 Straubs Ln for $862,000. Jason Reed to Cierra Cooper at 1308 Goettman St. for $179,000. Richard Hartman to David Pfister and Stephanie Pergantis at 120 Rialto Pl for $200,000. David Karner to Tristan Thomas Tortella at 1960 Straubs Lane for $80,000. AAA Straubs LLC to 1966-68 Straubs LLC at 1968-1966 Straubs Ln for $862,000. Dale Spurk trustee to Jennifer Garcia at 1809 Sundeman St. for $90,000.
The Northside Chronicle
Page 22
January 2022
Tech-savvy young people help church enter a new era From Metropolitan, Page 7 of the oldest members to-date. “We are trying to build this new method in a way that we don’t lose anybody,”
Richardson said. One welcome change at least, he explained, is that Sunday church service now starts at 10 a.m., instead of the original 11 a.m. Zoom services will continue to be
offered as well, along with virtual prayer meetings and Bible study. “When we were [exclusively] at home, of course, everything was very streamlined, very relaxed. We could take our time… we
Photos: Metropolitan Baptist Church
didn’t have the need to be dressed accordingly,” Richardson said. Zoom services, he also explained, accommodate senior church members who are less able to get out of their homes. Virtual services, and the church’s website—new this year—are all thanks to a group of tech-savvy young people, who are helping to usher in a new era at the church. “We are trying to plan now to try to rebuild,” Richardson said. “We’re in the rebuilding stage.” n
Read more stories about your local religious institutions on our website: nschronicle.com
Metropolitan Baptist Church, left, was founded by members of the African American community in the former Allegheny City back in 1850. Rev. Dr. Lacy F. Richardson, right, has been a pastor at the church for 41 years. While he's seen a lot of changes throughout his tenure, he says there's been
www.AllingAgencyllc.com
Meet. Work. Play. Party. Relax. Sleep. Celebr ate!
Serving the Northside, Pittsburgh, Western PA, Licensed in OH, WV, FL
All of your insurance needs:
• • • •
Personal Business Life Medicare
Scan Me
Call or Scan for Your FREE Quote: 412-398-2222 Royal:
Royal:
Pantone: 661C
Pantone: 1235C
CMYK: 0, 31, 98, 0 4790 William Flinn Hwy, Allison Park, PA 15101 | wayne@allingagencyll.com
CMYK: 100, 75, 0, 6 RGB: 0, 53, 148
RGB: 255, 184, 28
HEX: #003594
HEX: #FFB81C
412.231.3338 ThePriory.com MansionsOnFifth.com PittsburghsGrandHall.com
January 2022
The Northside Chronicle
Financing Small Businesses since 2000
Flexible low-interest financing for · Start-up costs
· Working capital · Inventory or supplies · Furniture or fixtures · Equipment or machinery · Real estate acquisitions · Leasehold improvements
Apply Online
www.ncd-fund.org Contact Rich Newell, Loan Officer
412-322-0290 ext. 101 | newell@ncd-fund.org
Contact Miauna Connor, Loan Officer
412-322-0290 ext. 103 | connor@ncd-fund.org
922 middle street, pittsburgh, PA 15212 t: 412-322-0290 | www.ncd-fund.org Small Business Administration Micro Enterprise Lender
Page 23
We are STILL helping Northside Kids who help their neighborhoods! Apply now for our annual Scholarship Program
Application Form Name: _________________________________________________________
NORTHSIDE LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE 2022 SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
Address : ______________________________________________________ (with Zip-Code)
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.
Email: _________________________________________________________ High School:____________________________________________________ Neighborhood in, which you reside (please circle one): Allegheny West Brightwood Central Northside East Allegheny Manchester Observatory Hill Spring Garden Summer Hill
Brighton Heights Calbride Charles Street Fineview Northview Heights Perry Hilltop Spring Hill Troy Hill
Applications must be submitted by Friday, April 15, 2022 **PLEASE NOTE! Please submit an electronic version of your essay. Email to: kelly@pittsburghnorthside.com Questions regarding the scholarship program should be directed to Kelly at the Conference office (412) 231-4714 ext 201
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. 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 consider 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, April 15, 2022 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.
Applications also available at www.pittsburghnorthside.com
Mail to: Northside Leadership Conference Scholarship Committee Attn: Kelly MacKay 1319 Allegheny Avenue – 2nd Floor Pittsburgh, PA 15233