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Volume 32 No. 7

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Allegheny City Brewing Restorations needed for to open by end of July Lake Elizabeth, statues By Alyse Horn

idea was to have four experimental beers and four staples, “but as we’re finding with our brew days and some small test batches, we just want to do different things and hear feedback of what people like.” “Our intention when we started this whole venture was to be a community microbrewery,” Grasso said. Grasso, Amy and Matt, all Pittsburgh natives, lived in Colorado for some time where small local brew pubs were a prevalent part of a town’s culture. Amy said the “whole vibe and attitude of the brewers and owners was always so welcoming.”

Allegheny City Brewing, 507 Foreland St., is planning to officially open its doors to the public by the end of July. “People pop their heads in asking when we’re going to be open, and we’re with you. We want to be open too,” said Al Grasso, who shares ownership of the brewery with his partner Amy Yurkovich and her brother Matt. Amy said the trio hit some roadblocks along the way, some out of their control, but their pushing forward and “certainly ready” to open next month. Grasso said there will be eight taps on at the bar. Initially, the See ACB, page 7

By Alexandria Stryker Allegheny Commons has been a recreational space for Pittsburgh residents for over 100 years — now, restorations and repairs are needed to maintain this important area. According to the Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority, Lake Elizabeth is losing 62 million gallons of water every year. Due to leaks in the basin, this massive overflow is draining into the city’s sewer system. Extensive and longterm repairs are needed to maintain the 148-year-old structure. Lake Elizabeth was created in 1868 as a focal point for a new park devised by New York design firm Mitchell and Grant. The park was meant to serve as an escape

for residents who wanted to experience nature close to their city — at the time, Pittsburgh was an industrial center that consequently produced large amounts of pollution. In 1967 the local design firm Simonds and Simonds redesigned the lake area, laying improved pathways and erecting the concrete bridges that stand there today. The now 64-acre park still serves as a place of community and a sanctuary of nature away from the city for Pittsburgh residents. According to a press release by Mayor William Peduto’s office, repair work on the lake began the week of June 12. Despite the restoration in the ‘60s, Lake ElizaSee restorations, page 10

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Community Meetings To have your community meeting included, email editor@thenorthsidechronicle.com After Jail & Prison Ministry Support Group Mondays, 6-7 p.n. 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 of the month, 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 Central Northside Neighborhood Council 2nd Monday, monthly, 7 p.m. Allegheny Traditional Academy 412.231.7742 Charles Street Area Council 1st Monday, monthly, call for times Pittsburgh Project, 2801 N. Charles St. 412.321.5567 Community Alliance of Spring Garden/ East Deutschtown 2nd Tuesday, monthly, 6:30 p.m. Fuhrer Building of St. Michael’s Church 412.977.1979

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 Northside Coalition for Fair Housing Board 2nd Monday, monthly, 6:30 p.m. 1821 Brighton Rd. 412.321.5527 Northside Coalition for Fair Housing Membership Monthly, call for times 1821 Brighton Rd. 412.321.5521 Northside Leadership Conference Call for times 4 Allegheny Center, Suite 601 412.330.2559 North Side Lions Club 2nd and 4th Tuesday, monthly, noon Max’s Allegheny Tavern North Side Public Safety Council 1st Thursday, monthly, 5:30 p.m. Northside Leadership Conference 412.330.2559 Observatory Hill, Inc. 3rd Wednesday, monthly, 7 p.m. Byzantine Seminary, 3605 Perrysville Ave. 412.231.2887 Perry Hilltop Citizens’ Council 2nd Tuesday, monthly, 6 p.m. Clayton Academy, 1901 Clayton Ave. perryhilltop@gmail.com 412.223.7144

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 Second Tuesday of the month , 7 p.m. 1619 Lowrie St. 412.321.2852

Fineview Citizens Council 3rd Wednesday, monthly, 7 p.m. 21 Lanark St. 412.231.0330

Spring Hill Civic League March 2nd, May 4th, Sept. 14th, Oct. 5th, Nov. 2nd. 7 p.m., Spring Hill Elementary School contact@shcl.org

Mexican War Streets Society 3rd Tuesday, monthly, 7 p.m. AUU Church, Resaca Pl. and North Ave. 412.323.9030

Summer Hill Citizens Committee 3rd Tuesday, monthly, 6:30 p.m. WPXI Television Station community room

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NSLC Annual Scholarship and Awards Dinner “For 33 years Northsiders have gathered together to celebrate our young people and our volunteers.” Mark T. Fatla, executive director of the Northside Leadership Conference, opened the 33rd Annual NSLC Scholarship & Awards Dinner on Thursday, June 16 where 19 Northside seniors were given a scholarship of $1,000 from various sponsors and an electronic tablet

provided by the Rotary Club of Pittsburgh’s Northside. Held in the Grand Hall at the Priory Hotel, Jack Hunt, also known as Johnny Angel, was the Master of Ceremonies for the event and announced the scholarship winners as well as those receiving the Neighborhood and Business Awards, Northside Service Provider Award, and the Lifetime Achievement Awards.

2016 Awardees Scholarship Awards and Electronic Tablet Awards Ryan Marks Rakeyla Little Aleksei Kaminski Ray Dean Gregorie Paluku Olivia Horgan Olivia Maloney Imani Jai Chisom Jeremiah Hardy Madison Custer Christian Peterson Gwenhwyvar Soergel William Joshua Fitch Emma Daniels Sabrina Jones Melissa Burnett Amaan Bridgett Sarah Dizon Paul “PJ” Winters

Charles Street Area Council, Harold Ralph Community Alliance Spring Garden East Deutschtown, Denise Pierce East Allegheny Community Council, Pumpkinfest Fineview Citizens Council, Greg Manley Manchester Citizens Corporation, Steve and Linda Hansen Observatory Hill Incorporated, Timothy and Leslee Schaffer Spring Hill Civic League, Chris and Tammy Waraks Summer Hill Citizens Committee, Joan Zito Troy Hill Incorporated, Ellen Crist

Neighborhood & Business Awardees Allegheny General Hospital, Stuart Fisk Allegheny West Civic Council, Trish Doyle Burton Brighton Heights Citizens Federation, Gertrude Long Brightwood Civic Group, Anthony Rocco

Life time achievement awards Barbara Burns Gertrude Long Harold Ralph Service Provider Awardee Project Destiny

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Learn about involveMINT at Wigle Whiskey, July 14

served and then use that currency at participating local businesses. A new kind of currency is Little said at the event there making headway in Pittsburgh will be a Volunteer Silent Aucand looking to expand its ideal- tion where attendees can vote istic values into the Northside. on what organization they’d like involveMINT, which creates involveMINT to partner with. digital currency for volunteers, is For more information, holding an event from 6-8 p.m. visit www.involvemint.co or on Thursday, July 14 at Wigle the event Facebook page. Whiskey Barrelhouse to launch the involveNorthside program. Daniel Little, founder of involveMINT, said the idea is to “give people the tools to make the community they want to see.” During this pilot study, involveMINT will partner with a Northside organization and several businesses. Volunteers at the organization will be able to gain digital currency, or “time credits,” for the volunteer hours

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By Alyse Horn

Photos by Alyse Horn

Above: In 1933, a local immigrant built a unique retaining wall in Spring Hill that looks like a castle. Left: Spring Hill got its name because of the abundance of springs in the area. This spring is still flowing today and located next to the castle retaining wall.

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Workshops geared towards Northside entrepreneurs By Alyse Horn Annie O’Neill has been the owner and proprietor of her photography business for eight years, but a workshop she went to in March had her “thinking of things I’ve never thought of before.” Ignite Northside held its first meeting at Chateau Café and Cakery on March 19, and has hosted two since then at various locations around the Northside. The next will be on Saturday, July 16 at Cafe on the Corner, 2700 Shadeland Ave. Ebony McQueen-Harris, Ignite Northside program manager, said these workshops allow budding entrepreneurs or veteran business owners to collaborate and share their talents with one another. “It’s amazing to see everyone connect and come up with ideas,” McQueen-Harris said. O’Neill said she decided to attend the first workshop after hearing McQueen-Harris speak at a community meeting and “immediately loved her energy.” Once at Chateau, O’Neill said the workshop was “really well-run and thoughtful” to each individual in attendance. “I never officially did a business plan, which sounds ridiculous, but sometimes you start things when you need to start them,” O’Neill said. After owning her business for almost a decade, O’Neill recently bought a building on James Street and is in the process of turning it into photo studio that doubles as space for the community to “learn and gather,” with photography at the center. O’Neill said she believes what she has learned through Ignite will help her further the new phase of her business. “My partner Nancy [Andrews]

and I have been photographers for a long time, and have a lot of [photographic] connections not only in Pittsburgh, but around the world,” O’Neill said. “We want to bring that to our space.” O’Neill said McQueen-Harris emphasized actionable steps that could be taken, and it was one of the things she loved about the workshop. Jamie Johnson, founder and CEO of Build You Up! LLC, also attended the workshop at Chateau and said her biggest take away was “being challenged to break down my [business] process.” Johnson said her advice to other individuals in any stage of a business endeavor is to attend an Ignite workshop. “It’s good to meet other people and [learn] what they are doing and where they are in their process,” Johnson said. “It doesn’t matter if you’re an established [business owner] or just have an idea, you can go and learn your own process on how to be successful.” Brettney Duck, executive director and founder of Go Girls Inc., attended the workshop on June 18 after hearing great things from Johnson and McQueen-Harris. Duck said collaboration with other likeminded people is important, as it will “make Pittsburgh and the Northside a better place.” “I would say knowledge is power,” Duck said. “Going to a workshop and getting this information can help you and your organization, but you also have to advocate and spread the news.” Ignite Northside is an initiative by New Sun Rising and Riverside Center for Innovation, working together to help neighborhoods gain control of their narratives, in partnership with the Buhl Foundation and One Northside.

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Mayor flips switch for ‘Acupuncture’ at Urban Garden Party The Mattress Factory held its annual Urban Garden Party on Friday, June 17, raising a total of nearly $270,000 for the museum. The theme this year was “Light Up the Night” to celebrate the “Acupuncture” exhibit by German artist Hans Peter Kuhn, which is light sculpture permanently on display on the museums rooftop. Honorary Chair Mayor Bill Peduto and County Executive Rich Fitzgerald ceremoni-

ously flipped the switch for the installation just after 9 p.m. On Sunday, June 19 the museum gathered neighbors and friends for the Community Garden Party that had free art projects and performances for all ages. The funds raised during the Urban Garden Party play an essential role in keeping the museum operational throughout the year, and it is the largest event each year for the organization.

Members of Pittsburgh Flow Collective were seen about the party hula hooping and juggling for attendees. Photo by Casey Cunniff

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History Adventure in Observatory Hill Sunday, July 17 marks the first Observatory Hill History Adventure, allowing participants to dive into the neighborhoods culture and architecture with guidance from local historians. The event begins at 1 p.m. in front of Riverview United Presbyterian Church, 3505 Perrysville Ave., with a walking tour of Riverview Avenue, followed with uninterrupted Molly’s Trolleys tours. The event concludes at 5 p.m. The walking tour will feature Riverview Avenue and the Riverview Church, the Byzantine Seminary, Riverview Park, Allegheny Observatory and the homes lining the avenue. The trolley tours will include historic details and present day highlights of the commercial district and proposed developments, significant buildings,

landmarks, and homes designed and built in the first half of the 20th century. The historic developments include Judges’ Row along Perrysville Avenue, Watson Boulevard and nearby streets, Marshall Fields and Acorn Hill and Waldorf and Bonvue Streets. There will also be food trucks near Riverview Church for hungry participants. Tickets are $10 in advance or $12 the day of. Jane Sestric, a member of Observatory Hill Inc., said this is the first time for a history tour of this nature. “The park is coming into a revival, the playground is being rebuilt,” Sestric said. “It’s wonderful that we’re able to share it with the Northside as a whole, and enliven and make the Northside a great place to live.”

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Community microbrewery excited to open this month

Photo by Alyse Horn

Matt Yurkovich, Amy Yurkovich, and Al Grasso, the owners of Allegheny City Brewing. From ACB, page 1 “We moved back with the intention to [recreate that],” Amy said. Grasso and Matt started brewing nine years ago while living in Colorado, and really enjoy creating experimental batches and “pushing the envelope” with different styles of beer. “We want a place that people from around the city will come check out because we want to be known for having great beer, but also a place that people on the Northside can walk to a couple times a week and drink a pint while finding out what they’re neighbors are up to,” Grasso said. The brewery started getting its name out over a year ago with small tastings at Matt’s house, and eventually started pouring free samples at small events in the city. Amy said in the past, ACB has poured at Veg Fest, Deutschtown Bar Crawl, Northside Mardi Gras, NS Sandwich Sampler,

and Penn Brewery Microbrewers Fest. They have also poured and will continue to pour once a month at Wigle Whiskey Barrelhouse, 1055 Spring Garden Ave., as part of Wigle’s Sonntag events every Sunday. If Northsider’s taste buds can’t wait until the end of July, they are in luck. Allegheny City Brewing will open on Saturday, July 9 to host bands from 3- 11 p.m. in partnership with the Deutschtown Music Festival. “The community has been incredible,” Amy said. “Specifically Deutschtown, but overall Northside [support].”

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Allegheny Commons updates From restorations, page 1 beth has since fallen into disrepair including “severe cracks and structural deficiencies in the asphalt basin” due to a lack of funds. According to Brendan Schubert, manager of external affairs at the Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority, there was no direct cause for the leak beyond the structure having “outlived its useful life” and only 25-year warranty. The short-term fix by the Department of Public Works, or DPW, involves several steps. After draining the remaining water from the lake, workers must clear out debris, including weeds and broken glass, from the basin. A ramp must also be built to allow construction vehicles access to the empty lake’s surface. Workers must then allow the basin surface to dry completely before applying an approximately $85,000 asphalt sealant to prevent current ongoing leaks. The lake will then be refilled to its normal water level in early July. Following the sealant application and lake refilling, the Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority, or PWSA, will then install a special border along Lake Elizabeth’s perimeter. Gunite, a durable concrete mixture, will be used in the project — according to Schubert, gunite is “a material we use to secure sewers” and is appropriate for this project because of its strength. Gunite requires cooler temperatures for installation, so the PWSA has slated the border’s application for fall of 2016. The current fixes being performed by the DPW and PWSA, however, will only last two to three years — a long-term renovation is required following this, and a project is currently being developed through a collaboration of city agencies. One of the eventual goals is to reduce the amount

Photo of the Soldiers Monument by Alexandria Stryker

of water running in the lake, and a mechanical system designed to recirculate and aerate the water will be installed when the lake is secured, according to Schubert. However, an extensive long-term plan is still in its infancy. According to Timothy McNaulty, the communications manager in Mayor Peduto’s office, this larger renovation is “still in the fundraising and planning phase” but the short-term fix is hoped to “get through the next couple years.” Lake Elizabeth is not the only structure on the property requiring fixes. Before being designed as a public park, the Allegheny Commons area served as a camp for Union soldiers during the Civil War — accordingly, several monuments were incorporated into the original 1868 design. Other statues were added as the years passed to honor various figures and events. However, as with the lake, the statues’ conditions have suffered with time and need repairs. Two of these monuments — the Soldiers Monument, or the Civil War Memorial, as well as the Thomas Armstrong memorial, which honors the labor rights leader — are being restored. According to an email by Andrew Dash, the city’s assistant director of strategic

See restorations, page 21

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Deutschtown Music Festival schedule of events for July 8 The Deutschtown Music Festival is a free event that began in 2013 with 46 bands. Today, it had grown to 189 bands performing in multiple venues throughout Historic and East Deutschtown, but also other neighborhoods such as Troy Hill and Spring Garden. Cody Walters, co-founder for the event, said almost 400 bands entered submissions to perform at this year’s festival. “The growth has happened very naturally,” Walters said. Because of the growth, this is the first year the event will span over two days. Ben Soltesz, also a co-founder, said the festival provides a

good time for everyone, and that artists and vendors have had nothing but praise in the past. “It’s much more than a community event, not even Pittsburgh, it’s a regional event,” Walters said. Last year he met a couple who traveled from Dubois, and he knows a number of people who travel from Washington, Pa. Walters said it’s surprising and humbling how much the event has grown, but also a tribute to Northside culture.

PARK STAGE – Allegheny Commons East (Outside - All Ages) Presented by First National Bank 4pm Rox Academy 5pm The Annajames Band 6pm Chase the Monkey 7pm Pet Clinic

Presented by Ziggy Sawdust Productions 5pm - The Buckle Downs 6pm - Melinda 7pm Avi Diamond 8pm MVT 9pm The Telephone Line 10pm Diego 11pm Gypsy & His Band of Ghosts

JAMES STREET GASTROPUB SPEAKEASY – 422 Foreland St. 9pm PL>Y JAMES STREET GASTROPUB - RESTAURANT – 422 Foreland St. 7pm The Chiodi Trio 8pm Dennis Malley 8:30pm Douglas Lowell Blevins 9pm Vit DeBaccco 9:30pm Samantha Sears 10pm Seth Pfannenschmidt

Below is the schedule for Friday, July 8 performances. To find Saturday’s schedule, visit deutschtownmusicfestival.org.

HUSZAR - 627 E North Ave. 6pm Super Fun Time Awesome Party Band 7pm Swiss Army 8pm Young Fox 9pm Blue Clutch 10pm Charlie Hustle & The Grifters 11pm Patton

SCRATCH FOOD & BEVERTHE PARK HOUSE – 403 E. AGE – 1720 Lowrie St Ohio 6pm Cranberry Sanders 9:30pm Nameless in August 7pm The Rents 8pm Ben Valasek & The Growlers JAMES STREET GASTROPUB 9pm Slim Forsythe Band – BALLROOM – 422 Foreland St. 10pm Sun Hound (the red door on side of building) 11pm The Dovewires

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Farm, brewery find a home in Spring Hill

By Alyse Horn The disco ball still hangs from the ceiling in the old Workingmen’s Beneficiary Union building, and posters still don the walls from the “WBU Millennium Bash: Friday, 12-31-99.” Today if you drive by 1958 Varley St., you’d notice a transformation. The space, inside and out, is undergoing renovations and home to Rescue Street Farms and Spring Hill Brewery. The brewery is owned by Greg Kamerdze and Mike Seamans. Bill Brittain, who bought the space in March 2015, and Natasha Dean, co-owner of the farm, started a garden behind the building and a green house is currently underway. In July they will begin to sell the produce at the Swissvale Farmers Market, and in the future hope to build partnerships with local restaurants

Bill Brittain and Natasha Dean, Street Farms. that will incorporate vegetables from the farm into their menus. When Brittain and Dean were laying ground for the garden, three sycamore trees needed to be cut down because of disease or death. Turning a negative into a positive, Dean said they decided to try an old permaculture technique to recycle the trees that is a form of Hugelkultur.

such a large space, there are a lot of ideas floating around of what it could be, but the first priority is getting the brewery in. Once Kamerdze and Seamans have solidified their territory, Dean said she and Brittain plan on creating a game room with bocce courts, shuffle boards, and other less traditional games. Patrons will also be able to rent the space out for events, and Dean said there has been talk Photo by Alyse Horn of possibly turning it into a co-op. owner and co-owner of Rescue Brittain and Dean have experience in these kind of endeavors. Deep trenches were dug up and In 2011, Brittain opened Shadydown the garden, then the cut up side Nursery with Mike Georges. sycamore trees were placed in the The nursery is also a location for holes and covered with compost. two small businesses: Shadyside Dean said this sort of a “long term Worms and BeeBoy hives and honplan,” and the trees and compost ey. And every Sunday the nursery should help retain moisture and hosts Weather Permitting, an outnutrients for years to come because door weekly concert series with live of the gradual decay of the wood. bands, food trucks, and local beer. Inside the building, construcVisit the Rescue Street Farms tion is underway. Dean said with facebook page for updates.

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Poetry provides creative release for womens group By Donnie Mangino In the sultry summer heat, beneath the golden evening light of June 21, at the Alphabet City tent, 318 Sampsonia Way, the Women Writers of Northview Heights gathered for their second public reading. Inside the large white tent were rows of chairs, a stage, a single microphone, and the murmur of exchanged conversation and laughter between the motley crowd. The stage was flanked by two flat screen televisions, in the center of the screens was a picture of the Women Writers of Northview Heights and a quote, which stated, “We provide sanctuary to endangered literary writers so that the writers can continue to write and their voices are not silenced.” July will mark a year since the beginning of the Women Writers of Northview Heights, but the group’s direction still rings loud and clear. Before introducing the first reader of the evening, Ms. Hudson Rush—social worker and self-proclaimed artist—expressed her pride and joy in the accomplishments and progress of the women, and described the group as a “bright spot that I can look forward to.”

The Women Writers of Northview Heights emerged from a therapy group at Northview Heights Family Support Center, and provides the women a creative outlet and freedom to their personal issues, reflections, and inspirations. Rush introduced each writer with aplomb and enthusiasm for their work, dedication, and continual creative outpouring. The women read their work with undeniable bravery. The subjects of their work fell along a wide spectrum of love, heartbreak, failure, religious faith, and selfaffirmation. One reading left the audience wiping tears from the corners of their eyes, another reading left the audience with nothing but laughter and grins that stretched from ear-to-ear. Each of the women’s pieces contained a variety of confessional subject matter, but the audience and the members of the writing group responded with absolute adoration and acclaim. Writing is a means for the writer to translate ideas onto a page that are oftentimes too challenging to express in everyday conversation or rumination. The women writers approached the stage with confidence—clutching notebooks

Photo by Anthony Amato

The Women Writers of Northview Heights held a reading at the City of Asylum Alphabet City tent on June 21. and papers in hand—and gave individual voice and freedom to their personal works of poetry and prose. With faith and excitement filling every word, Rush expressed her hope in the future of the Women Writers of Northview Heights, and proclaimed the group is “never going to stop.” An astounding feeling of strength and courage radiated from Rush and the women writers as they gathered on the stage at the closing of the event. With gratitude, the women thanked the audience in attendance, and with song and clapping boisterously chanted the lyrics to the well-known Sister Sledge song “We Are Family.” The women

originate from different backgrounds, childhoods, and stories, but the Women Writers of Northview Heights is a sisterhood that nurtures and takes pride in their atmosphere of acceptance and camaraderie. Writing is a solitary act, but that evening the women writers emerged as a singular unit of unfailing support and solidarity. The women approached the stage with their individual works heavy as stones, but behind all of this, one can hope they returned to their respected homes feeling light as the summer air. After all, that is the blessing of art: it gives the artist a brief reprieve and relief from a too oftentimes unforgiving and cruel world.

Entry forms for Maker Faire Pittsburgh due July 15

clude visual arts, toys, electronic devices, culinary creations, sciThe maker movement is com- ence experiments and more. Stuing to Pittsburgh with “the Great- dents, entrepreneurs, clubs, orgaest Show (and Tell) on Earth” nizations and other Makers are — and you could be part of it. given a platform to share their Maker Faire Pittsburgh is a creations with the community. The fair is calling for project showcase for creators of all ages and skill levels, from the scientist submissions for the October 15-16 to the artist to the DIY enthusi- event, which will be held on the ast and beyond. Exhibits can in- Northside at Nova Place and Buhl By Alexandria Stryker

Community Park. Entry forms must be completed by July 15 at www.makerfairepittsburgh.com/ exhibit-at-maker-faire-pittsburgh. As only the second full-scale Maker Faire ever held in Pittsburgh, Makers have the chance to be part of something extraordinary. The 2015 fair drew over 200 participants and 10,000 attendees as a showcase of Pittsburgh’s creative

talent and innovative spirit. Maker Faire Pittsburgh is sponsored by Chevron and Make:, and the fair is produced by the Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh in cooperation with Hack Pittsburgh. Other community partners include Innovation Works, Assemble, TechShop Pittsburgh and others, making the fair a true community event.

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Allegheny Commons updates From restorations, page 10 planning, the Graciano Corporation will repair the statues according to an eight week timeline. Work on the Soldiers Monument includes an Indiana Limestone restoration on the figure’s head, a patina application on this section to match the rest of the statue, and an epoxy coating application to help the statue shed water. Restoration also includes work on the eagle section of the statue. A new head will be carved out of Indiana Limestone and a patina will be applied to match the eagle’s body before attaching the head to the statue. As with the soldier’s head, an epoxy coating will be applied. Grouting and caulking work will also be performed on the back side of the eagle. These repairs are being performed in accordance with a con-

dition assessment performed on the statues in October of 2015. The funds for the project are drawn from the city’s war monument and art conservation fund, but the restoration of these two monuments alone costs multiple years’ worth of funds from this source. According to a Post-Gazette article from May 30, Dash said, “The repairs to the Soldiers’ Monument and the Armstrong statue will cost $81,000, which amounts to three years of the city’s fund for monuments and art conservation.” The restoration work on Lake Elizabeth and the monuments is extensive, and more maintenance will be needed in the future for these and other aspects of Allegheny Commons to preserve this historic and meaningful site for the current and future residents of the Northside and the rest of Pittsburgh’s residents.

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OpenStreetsPGH coming to the Northside

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Program hubs are indicated by the stars, and traffic crossings are the pin drop symbol with the car. The course is highlighted in blue. to where people can be active. Local businesses are encouraged What if you could close to take over the sidewalks while down a few city streets, and everyone can freely enjoy the use it for a few hours of good, streets. And the idea is catching healthy, family fun? Well, on in Pittsburgh; 20,000 peoyou’d have OpenStreetsPGH. ple attended the May OpenOn Sunday, July 31 from 9 StreetsPGH held on Butler St a.m. to 1 p.m., OpenStreetsPGH and Penn Ave and thousands is coming to the Northside! Open- more participated in June. StreetsPGH is an event series orGet ready to experience faganized by Bike Pittsburgh and miliar Northside streets as never presented by Highmark Inc. and before – free from car traffic. the Colcom Foundation that con- This is the third and final Opennects neighborhoods by creat- StreetsPGH event of 2016. All ing temporarily car-free spaces are invited to join in the fun and By Ngani Ndimbie, BikePGH

reclaim the streets as places to walk, bike, shop, skate, and play at this free event. The 3-mile route will span from Market Square in Downtown, across the Clemente Bridge, over to Western Ave, across the West End Bridge and over to Main Street in the West End. Three programming hubs will offer twelve free, familyfriendly fitness classes like pilates from Physique Rx’d, basketball with the Pittsburgh Bullets, and others like yoga and Zumba provided by the YMCA.

OpenStreetsPGH is inspired by the Open Streets Movement – a global phenomenon promoting healthy outdoor activity and community engagement using city streets. Pittsburgh is one of hundreds of cities worldwide that hold Open Streets events. The event is free and open to all to participate and enjoy. Don’t miss it! To get involved with OpenStreetsPGH as a volunteer or to promote your local business at the event, visit the website at OpenStreetsPGH.org/getinvolved.

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Allegheny West Lauren Krainski et al. to Kathryn Lee Bailey at 814 Western Ave. for $303,319. Domer Development LLC to Robin Raida at 846-848 N. Lincoln Ave. for $849,600. Brighton Heights Michael Simpson to Jena Vastag at 1027 Benton Ave. for $104,000. Federal National Mortgage Assn. to JA Home Investors LLC at 3920 Winshire St. for $52,200. Kevin Donahue to J & K Real Estate Property LLC at 3527 California Ave. for $27,000. James Kunz Jr. to Jacob Livenspire at 3333 Fleming Ave. for $90,000. John McVay Jr. to Timothy Grant at 3401 Shadeland Ave. for $143,900. Mortgage Guaranty Insurance Corp. to Cynthia Monaco at 212 Carpenter Lane for $140,000. Michael Basista to Robert Gourley at 912 Reiss St. for $110,900. Rose Anne Kulczycki to Matthew Vincenzi at 3548 Shadeland Ave. for $143,000. Kevin Kraus to Richard Bigley Jr. and

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Nicole Bigley at 312 Lamplighter Circle for $153,500. Scott Hallam to Valerie Dixon at 1109 Benton Ave. for $77,000. Carrie Shawn Miles to Brendan William Campbell at 3446 Campus St. for $85,000. Ryan Jackson et al. to Jill Marie Dubrow at 3246 Langfitt St. for $1 (state deed transfer stamps indicate a value of $57,879). Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. to K & N Properties Inc. at 3571 Shadeland Ave. for $45,000. Brightwood Mary Ross to Wells Fargo Bank NA at 2428 Colorado Way for $45,857 by sheriff’s deed. Sandra Monroe to Jane Considine at 1125 Highwood St. for $51,000. Estate of Jean Sylvia Szoch to Latoya Randolph at 1154 New Hampshire Drive for $113,000. Sharon Mauch Sutton to Jessica Johnson at 3022 Wadlow St. for $40,500. Kira Rivera to Linda Coleman at 1324 Woodland Ave. for $120,000. Insider’s Cash LLC to Deutsch & Assoc.

LLC at 2317 Atmore St. for $12,500. Quad Vestors LLC to Deutsch & Assoc. LLC at 1005 Grand Ave. for $15,000. Quad Vestors LLC to Deutsch & Assoc. LLC at 1007 Grand Ave. for $15,000. Central Northside October Real Estate Holdings LLC to Bobi Shields and John Farrelly at Alpine Ave. for $360,000. Estate of Deborah Theresa McClain to Andrew Vagley at 401 Jacksonia St. for $132,600. Brian Kirchner et al. to James Lawrence and Andrae Fridley at 1232 Wolfrum St. for $60,000. Janet Holtz to Wenchieh Chi and Scott Bleicher at 606 N. Taylor Ave. for $295,000. Alexander Burns to Brodie and Sara Lewis at 512 Armandale St. for $180,000. Kevin Scheetz to Daniel Wagner Jr. and Patricia Wagner at 1420 Federal St. for $327,300. Lenders Commercial Finance LLC to Karrie Bernhard at 1502 Monterey St. for $33,000. Edward Massucci to Ryan Mest at 1225

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Buena Vista St. for $300,000. James Coakley to Heather and Ryan Edmondson at 1521 Garfield Ave. for $265,000. East Deutschtown William Vance to Brian and Carmella Weismantle at 806 Phineas St. for $60,000. Stephen Gunde to Carlos Torres at 849 Suismon St. for $11,000. Life’s Work Western PA to Cityview Covenant Church at 816 Tripoli St. for $156,851. Fineview Garrett Gearhart to Chad Kauffman at 1611 Meadville St. for $219,000. Pittsburgh City to PBJ Properties LLC at 1931 Edenvale St. for $400 (state deed transfer stamps indicate a value of $2,725). Ernest Grooer Jr. to CFFE LLC at 1905 Meadville St. for $28,500. Randall Bowser to Levi Barthels and Lauren Mathos at 1906 Meadville St. for $175,000. Dennis Berecky to Old Allegheny Investments LLC at 300 Lafayette Ave. for $15,000.

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Historic Deutschtown 742 B&L Inc. to Alexandra Emily Dixon Ernst at 1102 Linden Place for $281,500 Eric Booth to Mary Armstrong at 624 Thropp St. for $260,000. Amiel Alejandrina Portillo Wein et al. to Justin Cotton at 1106 Linden Place for $110,000. Manchester Pittsburgh City to Gregory Thorkelson and Hang Ho at 1208 W. North Ave. for $5,000. Observatory Hill Meade Douglass to Jennifer Yuvan at 3643 Baytree St. for $115,000. Mercedes Radick to Steven Shannon at 3817 Baytree St. for $83,000. John Williams to Halle Stockton at 121 Montana St. for $132,947. Citibank NA trustee to Equity Trust Co. Cust FBO Petra Reisch IR at 3001 Oak Park Road for $40,000. John Berner to Ryan McNally at 122 Bascom Ave. for $46,000. Anthony Spagnolo to Equity Trust Co. Cust FBO Mark O’Gara IRA at 3751 Baytree St. for $35,000. Melanie Malter to Monica Stanton at 625

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Montview St. for $105,500. Estate of Rose Borus to Observatory Hill Development Corp. at 111 Bonvue St. for $20,000. Robert Manna to Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. at 23 Dunlap St. for $2,012 by sheriff’s deed. Dennis Roman to ANR Properties LLC at 4052 Vinceton St. for $48,950. Paul Aloyi to Kent and Emma Diasabeygunawardena at 100 Waldorf St. for $186,000. Perry Hilltop Walz Street Ventures LLC to 2300 Wilson Ave LLC at 2300 Wilson Ave. for $230,000. Eugenia Mann to Double Sevens LLC at 1938 Lithgow Ave. for $23,000. Collins & Assoc. LLC to Darrin Clinton at 2903 N. Charles St. for $15,500. Estate of Mary Josephine Cinker to JA Home Investors LLC at 204 Lafayette Ave. for $57,500. Pittsburgh City to J Andrew Wolfinger at 2441 Perrysville Ave. for $11,900. Steven Roberts et al. to Charles Edward King IV at 2534 Irwin Ave. for $25,000. Greater Pittsburgh Property Management

L to Antonio Sciulli at 2471 Perrysville Ave. for $50,900. Robert Smith et al. to JP Morgan Chase Bank NA at 2326 Maple Ave. for $4,512 (state deed transfer stamps indicate a value of $44,799) by sheriff’s deed. Spring Garden L & H Investment Properties LLC to Martin Katz at 1332 Diana Place for $35,000. Joseph Kraft to Andrew Blackwell at 1618 Homer St. for $2,739. David Juracko to Seaira Collins at 1824 Rhine St. for $6,000. Tracey Guzowski to Jeremy and Lacy Mae Cooper at 953 Haslage Ave. for $80,000. Robert Sharp to Seaun McCusker at 1226 Spring Garden Ave. for $15,000 by sheriff’s deed. Spring Hill Wayne Lersch trustee to 2121 Rockledge LLC at 2121 Rockledge St. for $52,000. Pittsburgh City to Thomas and Joyce Welsh at 1205 Haslage Ave. for $200 (state deed transfer stamps indicate a value of $15,914).

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James Alvin Davies Jr. to Kimberly Ann Hohmann at 1128 Fabyan St. for $13,000. Courtenay Harms to Justin and Lisa Waddell at Laveta St. for $248,000. Estate of Nicholas Tutich to Chris and Tammy Waraks at 1216 Yetta Ave. for $17,000. Mt. Nebo Realty L.P. to Jesus F and Luz Socrates trustee at 1922 Bader St. for $139,950. Summer Hill Nicholas Leskowak to Richard Speaks Jr. and Courtney Speaks at 3708 Colby St. for $114,900. Troy Hill Gina Thorton Kisner to Robert Tierney and Jonathan Young at 1124 Brabec St. for $8,000. Laura Mares to Timothy Vernon at 1815 Harpster St. for $46,000. Joseph Wildish to Taylor Shephard at 1713 Rialto St. for $77,000. John Kimicata to Christine Lynne LLC at 1356 Herman St. for $9,000. Harbour Portfolio 7 L.P. to SG Capital Partn. LLC at 1957 Straubs Lane for $26,018.

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Summer Reading Program NS spray park, pool information has two Northside locations Information courtesy of Pittsburgh CitiParks

Library in the Park, hosted by the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, will take place this summer in two Northside locations: -Northview Heights Playground, which is a new site, began Wednesday, June 22, from 2-3:30 p.m. -Troy Hill Citizens began Wednesday, 29, from 2-3:30

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The Library in the Park schedule will continue on alternate Wednesdays at these sites throughout the summer. “Library in the Park is another way Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh is extending its reach to make reading and resources accessible to all communities in a fun and engaging way,” said Carlton Stout, library services manager at CLP-Allegheny, who coordinates the program. “It’s part of the Library’s ongoing commitment to literacy and education.” All ages are welcome to come meet Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh librarians for outdoor activities, including crafts, games and reading books right in their own neighborhood. Residents can sign up for a library card and also register for the Library’s Summer Reading Program 90,000-book challenge. Readers who register for the challenge can win free books and gifts cards at milestones

along the way and check their progress throughout the summer on Library in the Park days, online or at any of the 19 Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh locations. Research has proven that if children and teens read between four and six books over the summer they will be a lot more likely to retain or even improve the skills they learned the previous year. Adults gain when they read, too. Reading reduces stress, keeps memory sharp, the mind healthy and ensures capacity to learn as people age. Reading is social and all ages can explore interests, discover new ones and connect with others, introducing people and experiences that are different from their own. This nurtures diversity and helps to build empathy. For additional information about Library in the Park and the full schedule for the Library’s Summer Reading Program, visit carnegielibrary.org or call 412.237.1890

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Beat the heat and cool down at these Northside spray park and pool locations. Spray Park

will need to pay daily admission or purchase a yearly pool tag. To receive the free admission, a parent must register each child – who must be 15 years or younger and a resident of the City of Pittsburgh – at any of Citiparks’ 10 Recreation Centers and then bring the membership card to the pool each day for entry.

Troy Hill Located at Cowley Playground next to the ball field on Goettman Pool Tags Street Individuals can purchase pool Open daily from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., tags for year-round admission to weather permitting Citiparks outdoor pools, which opAdmission: free erate throughout the summer, and the Oliver Bath House, which opPools erates during the off-season. Locations For information on purchasing -Brighton Heights Jack Stack Pool, 600 Brighton a tag at a pool location, call (412) 323-7928. Woods Rd. -Perry North City residents: (proof of resiRiverview Pool, 400 Riverview dency required) Ave. $60 – family of four; $10 – each -Allegheny Commons Sue Murray Pool, 301 Cedar Ave. additional family member $30 – adult (16 years or older) $20 – senior (60 years or older) Weekday Hours: 1 to 7:45 p.m. $15 – youth (3 – 15 years old) Weekend Hours: 1 to 5:45 p.m. free – child (2 and younger) For City residents who are Daily Admission Fees If you just want to swim for a disabled veterans and families day, you can pay daily admission of active duty military and activated reservist/guard members, ticket at any pool. pool tags are available at no cost. $3 – children ages 3 – 15 Proper ID is required to recieve no $5 – individuals 16 and older YOUTH SWIM FREE WITH cost tags. City of Pittsburgh residents REC CENTER MEMBERSHIP who receive welfare benefits can CARD Again this summer, children buy tags at a 50% discount. A case 15 years and younger presenting a print-out and Proper ID are revalid Recreation Center member- quired to receive the discount. Non-City residents: $45 for ship card will receive free entry to the Citiparks pools; all others adult or youth

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