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Bobby Wilson NORTHEAST FOUNTAIN REOPENS wins Dem. primary for District 1 City Council

By Amanda Andrews The results are in. Spring Hill resident Bobby Wilson won the Democratic bid for the District 1 City Council seat by a clear majority in the primary election.

“It was great to see the support wasn’t just in one place, it was all across District 1,” Wilson told The Northside Chronicle. “It shows that Photos by Ashlee Green

Northside residents gather on May 2 to celebrate the reemergence of the historic Northeast Fountain in Allegheny Commons Park. Below, left: Local community leaders take part in the ribbon cutting ceremony.

Below, right: The Pittsburgh Banjo Club performs. Read the full story on page 22.

Photo by Ashlee Green

Bobby Wilson speaks about transportation issues at a District 1 City Council forum hosted by Walk/Ride Northside on April 2 at Penn Brewery.

Wilson won the Democratic primary election on May 21 and is one step closer to a seat on City Council. the entire District 1 was ready for that change.”

Wilson was one of three Democrats running for the Democratic ticket. Incumbent Darlene HarSee Primary Election, Page 6

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Ballfield Farm gives NS a small-town “vibe” Farm in Perry Hilltop contributes to this sense of community, providing Living in Pittsburgh does not a literal breath of fresh air amidst the stop Northsiders from pursuing a concrete clutter of the city.

In 2008, Mark and Courtney small-town “vibe.”

Williams spearheaded the transforThe luscious and green Ballfield

By Amy George

- Summer Trail Work, Page 5 STORIES, COLUMNS, - Outside Guide, Page 15 FEATURES & MORE - Memorial Day in the NS, Page 21

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mation of a former Sanguigni Ballfield into the communal farm space seen today. Employees of The Pittsburgh Project, they had a knack for envisioning community development, and foresaw the promise of See Ballfield, Page 9

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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.

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The eighth annual Northside Sandwich Sampler 2019: Buns of Steel took place at the The Priory Grand Hall on May 9. Fig & Ash earned the title of Northside Sandwich King for the second year in a row and Brugge on North came in second place. See more photos on page 29.

Manchester Citizens Corporation Quarterly meetings, call for times MCC Center, 1319 Allegheny Ave. 412.323.1743 Manchester Public Safety Meeting Quarterly meetings, call for times Northside Leadership Conference 412.323.1743 Northside Rotary Club Every Friday, noon Cardello Building, 2nd Floor NS Coalition for Fair Housing Board 2nd Monday, monthly, 6:30 p.m.

1821 Brighton Rd. 412.321.5527 NS Coalition for Fair Housing Members Monthly, call for times 1821 Brighton Rd. 412.321.5521 Northside Leadership Conference Call to confirm 1st Wednesday, monthly, 6 p.m.

MCC Center, 1319 Allegheny Ave. 412.231.4714 North Side Lions Club 2nd and 4th Tuesday, monthly, noon Max’s Allegheny Tavern

Central Northside Neighborhood Council 2nd Monday, monthly, 7 p.m.

Allegheny Traditional Academy 412.231.7742

North Side Public Safety Council 1st Thursday, monthly, 5:30 p.m.

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Charles Street Area Council 1st Monday, monthly, call for times Pittsburgh Project, 2801 N. Charles St. 412.321.5567

Northside Toastmasters 2nd & 4th Thursdays, monthly, 6:30 p.m.

Carnegie Library, 1230 Federal St. 412-204-6018

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The Promise Group Every other Tuesday, 6 p.m.

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Fineview & Perry Hilltop Citizens Councils 4th Tuesday, monthly, 6 p.m.

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Northside Public Safety Bulletin: School’s Out In late summer and early fall, prepare yourself for children to start back to school. Be cautious when driving around school buses, bus stops, and around schools and playgrounds. Make adjustments and use caution from morning until evening in areas where children may be. This can be just about anywhere: neighborhood streets, crossing streets, public playgrounds, day care centers, and public pools.

The Northside Public Safety Council encourages you to supervise your children. Do not let them go out alone unless they’re an appropriate age and they are able to be trusted to recognize danger. Always teach your children about “stranger danger.”

There’s never a good or bad time to reinforce and remind children to be careful and cautious, but not scared; to not live in fear, but enjoy what the summer months provide.

The Northside has programs of all sorts for youth and there are many that are free or based on an

income scale. The community does not want to exclude any children in need of a safe space and interaction with other children in the neighbor-

hood. Making friends as a child can last a lifetime. This very paper, The Northside Chronicle, has a lot of information on programs throughout

our neighborhood and many programs that are family friendly, like movies in the park. Read the neighborhood paper for valuable and fun information. You can also call 311 and our mayor’s office for program information.

David Stacy is the president of the Northside Public Safety Council. (NPSC). Please contact the Northside Public Safety Council for more information or details by phone at 412-321-0295 or via email: zone1psc@gmail.com.

Photo by Kobe Michael from Pexels Regular NPSC meetings are held Regular Northside Public Safety Countil meetings are held on the first on the first Thursday of every month Thursday of every month starting at 5:30 p.m. Meetings are located starting at 5:30 p.m. and located at at the Manchester Citizens Corporation, 1319 Allegheny Ave., Pittsthe Manchester Citizens Corporaburgh, PA, 15233. For more information, email zone1psc@gmail.com. tion, 1319 Allegheny Ave., 15233.

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Business Awards Luncheon recognizes this year’s leaders in transformation

By Ashlee Green On Thursday, May 9, the North Side/Shore Chamber of Commerce held its annual Business Awards Luncheon at the Jim Beam Left Field Lounge at PNC Park. The theme of the luncheon was “transformation.”

Business Awards winners were the following: Nonprofit Change Champion was Urban Impact Foundation, Small Business Change Champion was Cafe on the Corner, Medium Business Change Champion was

Jeremy Leventhal, managing partner of Faros Properties.

Bill Flanagan of the Allegheny Conference was Master of Ceremonies for the event and Christina Cassotis, CEO of the Allegheny Airport

Photos by Ashlee Green

Bottom: Guests gather at the annual North Side/Shore Chamber of Commerce Business Awards Luncheon, held at the Jim Beam Left Field Lounge at PNC Park on May 9. Top: Christina Cassotis, CEO of the Allegheny Airport Authority, was the keynote speaker for the event, and spoke on the theme of “transformation.”

Priory Hospitality, Large Corporation Change Champion was Allegheny Health Network, and Most Visible Professional (MVP) was Erin Conley of Amcom Office Systems.

Transformation Award winners were selected by the North Side/ Shore Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors and went to Diana Bucco, president of Buhl Foundation, Juan Garrett, executive director of Riverside Center for Innovation, and

Authority, was the keynote speaker.

Cassotis spoke about the robust history of aviation in Pittsburgh and the $1.1 billion renovation plan for a new passenger terminal at the Pittsburgh International Airport, which is set to open in 2023. Pittsburgh has gone through a renaissance, she said, since the days it was a booming steel town.

“It’s time for that renaissance to be reflected in the airport.”

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Friends of the Riverfront volunteers cut invasive vines on NS trail thank you for what you’re doing,” the goal of bringing environmental said Friends of the Riverfront vol- and economic benefits to PittsburNorthsiders have the opportu- unteer Stephanie Dicks. “You feel ghers through maintenance of the nity to help take care of part of the good about what you’re doing for Three Rivers Heritage Trail. StewThree Rivers Heritage Trail, recently renamed the Thomas J. Murphy Trail, this summer by cutting down invasive vines as part of Stewardship Season, an effort of Friends of the Riverfront (FOR).

“Trail Tuesdays” will take place from 9 a.m. to noon at the Chateau section of the trail weekly in June and July. Volunteers can cut down invasive vines growing on the riverfront trees that threaten to block the path of the trail and reduce habitat for wildlife.

Plants that pose the biggest threat Photo by Zach Armstrong to the trail on the Northside are tree Volunteers from Friends of the Riverfront are working hard this of heaven and Japanese knotweed.

These plant species spread rapidly summer to clear out invasive vines growing along the Three Rivers and have aggressive root systems Heritage Trail. Work done on “Trail Tuesdays” includes maintenance that can damage pavement. For the along the Thomas J. Murphy Trail section in the Northside. last several years, these plants have been found in abundance around them while also enhancing their ardship Season is a series of events western Pennsylvania near river neighborhood experience and do- hosted annually by the organization banks, wet meadows and roadsides. ing something that you enjoy doing from May to July so that locals can “Often when you’re able to con- yourself.” volunteer in fun ways to clean the tribute to events like this, locals will FOR is a local organization with trail.

By Zach Armstrong

Summer events hosted by FOR will also be a part of their Trails to Wellness campaign in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month.

The campaign, which officially launched in May, is meant to promote the benefits that outdoor activities and helping local communities can bring to mental and physical well-being.

“We want to promote that the trails are for everyone and not just for bicyclists,” said Community Initiative Coordinator at Friends of the Riverfront, Rosie Wise. “These trails are also for people who want to improve their physical health along with their mental health.”

The Three Rivers Heritage Trail is a 24-mile long system that runs along all three of Pittsburgh’s rivers. The trail opened in 1994 after the steel industry declined and local organizations such as FOR were attempting to revitalize the riverfronts for public use.

“Part of the issue in the past was that people could not access the rivers because everything was See FOR, Page 24

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Voters weigh in on District 1 City Council race From Primary Election, Page 1 ris and challenger Mark Brentley Sr. were the other two. Harris has held the seat since 2006. Wilson previously campaigned three consecutive times against Harris unsuccessfully.

Photo by Amanda Andrews

Campaign yard signs fill the lawn in front of the Riverview United Presbyterian Church polling place in Observatory Hill.

Wilson received 2,522 votes, equaling roughly 56% of the vote.

Harris finished second with 32% and Berkley Sr. in third place with 10%.

On election day, Harris still had a loyal, vocal base. Observatory Hill resident Laura Fox was clear about her support for Harris at the polls.

“I love Darlene Harris, so I’m voting for her,” Fox said.

Fox elaborated that she believed Harris was effective at addressing Northside residents’ needs.

“Our roads, our safety, the community: She’s about all of that,” said Fox. Wilson had his own supporters in the neighborhood of Observatory Hill. Caitlin Werthy said she thought Mayor Peduto’s endorsement of Wilson as a candidate earlier this year was “good.” Werthy is also an avid participant in the voting process as a principle.

“I’ve voted since I was of voting age,” Werthy said. “I think it’s important if we want to see change in

our neighborhoods.”

Another Observatory Hill homeowner, Valerie Drowell, said she personally thought candidates only come around to residents when it is election season.

“I’m questionable about all of the candidates. I live right across the street [from my local polling place].

Things need to change,” Drowell said.

Wilson’s 2019 campaign was characterized by active social media use, participation in candidate forums as well as online Q&As and canvassing by volunteers knocking on doors, urging residents to vote for Wilson in the primary election. There was considerable volunteer work from the Service Employees International Union 32BJ (SEIU 32BJ).

“We worked really hard to have a big ground game on election day,” Wilson said.

On his campaign Facebook page, Wilson made a post on May 23 thanking the volunteers who had contributed to his campaign: “Volunteer spotlight: all of you, Northside. Thank you everyone for all of your hard work and time,” Wilson wrote. “This win was a team effort. Together, we knocked on every door in the district, we called every person, and you shared my posts far and wide. Without your help, this would not have been possible. Thank you for your support.”

Harris conceded to Wilson before 9:30 p.m. on the night of the election.

According to the Allegheny County Election Office’s unofficial report, 65 voters did a write-in candidate for a Republican bid for the District 1 City Council seat. Even if all 65 votes were for a singular candidate, it would not be enough to qualify for a nomination.

Wilson still faces potential challenges from Chris Rosselot and Quincy Kofi Swatson, both of whom have claimed that they will run as independents in November’s general election.

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Mattress Factory offers free admission in honor of late founder, Barbara Luderowski

By Alexander Oh The Mattress Factory offered free admission to all of its guests on May 19 in honor of Barbara Luderowski, late founder of the Mattress Factory and pioneer for the Northside com-

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Allan Wexler’s “Bed Sitting Rooms for an Artist in Residence,” created in 1988, is a permanent display in one of the three buildings that make up the Northside’s Mattress Factory Museum. More photos on page 28. munity.

Luderowski died on May 30, 2018 at the age of 88. She purchased the building at 500 Sampsonia Way in 1975, and managed to turn the once-dilapidated Stearns & Foster mattress warehouse into a creative space for artists from around the world.

Though her education at Cranbrook Academy of Art in Michigan and her work as a sculptor and painter reveal an ingrained passion for art, Luderowski was just as passionate about the Northside community.

“I would credit [Barbara] even more as a community developer than as an art person,” Tom Sokolowski, former director of The Andy Warhol Museum, told the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette in 2018.

Luderowski moved to the Mexican War Streets with her then 10-year-old daughter with a dream to revitalize the neighborhood.

Since its establishment in 1977, the Mattress Factory has renovated nine once-abandoned, or what are

featured more than 750 artists.

“I’ve had multiple people tell me it was their best and favorite museum in Pittsburgh and it’s always been on my Pittsburgh to-do list,” says Rebecca, a guest visiting the museum for the first time. “I think it’s lovely how it sort of integrates into the fabric of the city and how it’s just on a residential street.”

The Mattress Factory Education Department actively engages with community members through outreach programs aimed toward fostering creativity. The museum’s Education Department serves more than 20,000 students, teachers, adults, and families annually, according to its website.

Mattress Factory Community Days and other interactive events further allow community members to get involved. For those living on the Northside, admission is half price and students and seniors can also enjoy reduced admission costs. Find more information at www.mattress.org.

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Annual Draft Party brings Steeler Nation together at Heinz Field

By Ed Skirtich Steeler Nation celebrated with music and inspiration at the annual Draft Party at Heinz Field on April 27 from noon to 6 p.m.

The Steeline percussion, the official drumline of the Pittsburgh Steelers, which consists of tenor, snare, tonal bass drums, “boom” drums,

joyous ovation from the Steeler Nation crowd.

“I’m happy to be part of Steeler Nation,” said Bush.

Bush wants to show aggressiveness on defense. “I’m going after the ball,” he said.

Johnson explained his new approach to the position of wide receiver.

Photo courtesy of The Pittsburgh Steelers

Pittsburgh Steelers fans gathered at the Heinz Field PNC Champions Club on April 27 for performances by the Pittsburgh Steeline and speeches by former team players at the annual Draft Party. and cymbals, rocked the crowd with “Here We Go Steelers” and “Hey Ho, Let’s Go,” along with other great musical hits. Fans hopped around and clapped to the music.

Vince Wallace, director of Pittsburgh Steeline, pepped up the crowd with his rapid snare drum movements. “The Pittsburgh Steeline plays at all Steelers home games and community functions,” Wallace said.

Craig Wolfley, former Pittsburgh Steelers offensive guard and offensive tackle from 1980 to 1989, was Master of Ceremonies inside the PNC Champions Club. He interviewed the new Steelers draft picks before former Steelers running back Merril Hoge spoke.

Steelers first-round pick, cornerback Devin Bush Jr., second-round pick, wide receiver Diontae Johnson, and third-round pick, defensive back Justin Layne, were delighted by the

“I’m going to separate and win at the line of scrimmage,” he said. “I want to contribute early on the inside and outside.”

Layne stated he’s ready to go.

“I know the angle of the running back,” he said. “I have to be able to identify the running back holes.”

Wolfley introduced Hoge to the large crowd inside the PNC Champions Club. The Steelers selected Hoge in the 10th round of the NFL draft pick in 1987.

Hoge told the crowd how late Steelers head coach Chuck Noll made him both a better football player and a person. Hoge played with the Steelers from 1987 to 1993.

“He was a fabulous teacher,” Hoge said. “Noll gave me leadership and perspective on and off the football field.”

Hoge advised all the parents in the crowd to guide their children to find their passion.

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Former ballfield now a farm-to-table community hub

From Ballfield, Page 1 the overgrown, abandoned lot.

Though no longer involved, the couple leaves behind a passionate, core group of people committed to the farm. Local resident Carol Gonzalez is one of these people. A retired history teacher, Gonzalez acts as the informal crop manager, part of Ballfield Farm’s leadership team.

She reflects on the farm’s origins: “Many people still remember Sanguigni Ballfield, but [by 2007] it had become an eyesore and [was] sadly neglected,” says Gonzales.

“Yet it was such a big space and Mark had a real vision for urban farming, so he just envisioned it. [It

was] part of that whole community development vision.”

Gonzalez explains another reason why the ballfield held such promise: its soil.

“One of the beautiful things about it, because it was a ballfield, it didn’t have that kind of lead contamination [unlike many other areas in Pittsburgh].”

Gonzalez remarks that the farm’s volunteers and members are “healing the land” through their efforts.

“The soil is becoming more and more rich [because] we do everything organically,” she states. “No chemical pesticides [are] used in anything we do. We collect rainwater. We use a no-till approach. We

rotate our crops. We compost, wood would otherwise go to [a] landfill, chip, and reuse a lot of things that like cardboard.”

These sustainable practices are part of the farm’s “permaculture worldview.” This means growers try to stay as loyal as possible to the inherent microbiology, patterns, and features of the local ecosystem.

“We mulch, use ground-cover plants and as many perennials as we can, just to maintain that healthy microbiology of the soil itself,” exPhoto by Amy George plains Gonzalez.

Carol Gonzalez, left, and commuShe is also passionate about the nity-based artist and fellow farm farm’s role in addressing climate member, Sandy Kessler Kaminski, change. right, in front of Ballfield Farm’s “[Growing your own food] is entrance mural, which was paint- part of the whole vision of caring ed by Kessler Kaminski.

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Ballfield Farm a “hidden gem” From Ballfield, Page 9

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for the earth and learning to feed ourselves in sustainable ways,” says Gonzalez. “It is a way of addressing the existential climate crisis we are facing. It’s a win-win, because we are a growing community, but how do we deal with climate change?”

The farm not only benefits Mother Earth, but all those who eat its food.

The phrase farm-to-table rings true here, as anyone who pays a suggested membership fee of $15 per person or $30 per household can grow and harvest a wide array of fresh produce ready for consumption. Planting begins mid-March and ends in November, with this year’s crops consisting of everything from pawpaws to garlic scapes to horseradish.

Most seeds are donated, and tools are already available in the farm’s shed.

“Members don’t have to bring anything but themselves,” Gonzalez emphasizes.

In recent years, a trend towards healthful, sustainable eating has attracted a greater number of Ballfield participants, resulting in greater amounts of food produced at the farm.

“We all eat, right?” says Gonzalez. “More and more people want to eat healthy and that’s the draw.” While membership fluctuates, according to Gonzalez, the farm has had as many as 46 participating households. “We were blessed to be a part of the Pittsburgh Urban Farm Tour last year,” she said.

Gonzalez emphasizes that growing one’s own food is especially important for today’s children.

“I really do appreciate the opportunity to have children know where their food comes from,” she says. “If a kid plants peas, they’re going to eat and enjoy peas. It’s a totally different experience.”

Ultimately, Ballfield Farm cultivates not only colorful dinner plates, but a sense of community. Instead of individual lots, which is often the norm for neighborhood farms, members plant and harvest in rows together.

“It really is a collective working

farm. Members indicate their preferences for crops so we are growing what people want, but we plant and harvest together,” says Gonzalez.

“That means when people come to harvest, you harvest what you need and use all you take...It’s done cooperatively and on a trust basis.”

Belle, a fellow Ballfield Farm

Photo by Amy George

Carol Gonzalez identifies crops inside the “high tunnel,” a covered area and part of Ballfield Farm that operates year-round.

member, mother of three, and manager of Commonplace Coffee alongside her husband, agrees.

“It’s such a win for everybody.”

People really do come from “all walks of life” to work together in this space.

“The diversity reflects so much— age-wise, racial[ly], economic[ally],” Gonzalez explains. “People bring their babies. We had two twin newborns last Saturday. Our members are food enthusiasts, community advocates, friends and neighbors, expert gardeners and newbies. We really are a community of learners. It’s a real mix. That’s what I love about it.”

Gonzalez sums up what Ballfield Farm has added to the Northside.

“We’re so blessed to have [this] urban farm. It has been a hidden gem.”

Ballfield Farm is always looking for more volunteers, and hosts workshops on various gardening matters as well as monthly potlucks. Extra produce from the farm is donated to the Northside Common Ministries Pleasant Valley Shelter. Official hours are Tuesdays, 6 p.m. to dusk, Fridays, 9 to 11:30 a.m., and Saturdays, 9 a.m. to noon. For more information, visit http://www.ballfieldfarm.com or find the farm on Facebook.

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Pittsburgh Lesbian Correspondents blog wins national GLAAD Media Award

with her partner. for Pittsburgh’s queer community Kerr said her national win has re- and for Pittsburgh and for southwestNorthside LGBTQ activist and ceived little attention from local me- ern [Pennsylvania].”

Nonetheless, GLAAD Chief blogger Sue Kerr recently received dia outlets, a reaction Kerr likened special recognition for her commitment to her blog Pittsburgh Lesbian Correspondents. The blog, which ) ll a m s y r e v Kerr founded in December 2005, (a won the award for Outstanding Blog in the 30th annual GLAAD Media Awards.

The other contenders included Gays With Kids, Holy Bullies and comics, posters, & original art Headless Monsters, My Fabulous Disease and TransGriot.

GLAAD is a national LGBTQ organization that is viewed as a leader in LGBTQ media coverage, advocacy and education. It places particular emphasis on discrimination preven909 Western Ave. tion and recognition of accomplishNorthside ments by LGBTQ activists. Originally, GLAAD stood for Gay Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation when 412 231 0938 created in 1985, but, in 2013, the organization decided to exclusively use the acronym GLAAD in order to include the bisexual and transgender Looking for an opportunity to communities. serve your community?

Kerr works on the blog along with her partner Laura Dunhoff and felThe Northside low blogger Trish Mifflin, but as the Chronicle is now taking blog’s founder and editor-in-chief, she felt a certain pride at winning the fall internship applica- Outstanding Blog award after two tions for students inter- consecutive nominations. “...It was an honor to be nominatested in journalism and Photo by Shannon Kenyon ed [for] the last two years, but winphotojournalism. ning is just so…wow,” Kerr said. “I Sue Kerr is the founder of Pittsburgh Lesbian Correspondents, a blog don’t have a good word to describe focusing on local and regional news and content about the LGBTQ comit. What it does mean though for me munity. Kerr’s blog won the award for “Outstanding Blog” in the 30th As a free community is this validation of something I’ve annual GLAAD Media Awards. resource, our newspaper worked hard at for 14 years, and also bridges the digital divide the idea that what a middle-aged, to the queer experience—being seen Communications Officer, Rich Ferraro, commented specifically on with accessible informa- white, cisgender, queer, disabled and not seen simultaneously.

“The social worker in me, which Kerr’s win in an article published by woman has to say has meaning and tion and reliable news value.” is always the community organizer GLAAD: “LGBTQ people rely on the imthat impacts the neighAccording to Kerr, a blog typi- in me, which is always looking at cally lasts nine days. If the blogger is these things from a systemic, insti- portant work of bloggers and LGBTQ borhoods we serve. lucky, theirs may last for two to three tutional point of view, was surprised media outlets to highlight the diverse years on average. Kerr’s proudest ac- because I read the local paper and I issues affecting our community,” Mail CV and cover letters with 3 complishment is that she’s kept her watch the news every day. They cov- said Ferraro. “With Pittsburgh Lesbiwriting or photo samples to: blog running for 14 years. Her blog, er everything, if you win anything,” an Correspondents, Sue Kerr demonThe Northside Chronicle she said, was the longest term com- said Kerr. “I really just expected that strates what it means to use to your 922 Middle St. mitment she ever made in her life, there would be some acknowledg- platform to create real change and Pittsburgh, PA 15212 besides maintaining her relationship ment, not just for me personally, but accelerate LGBTQ acceptance.”

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Stormwater management project hopes to break ground this year

overflow. In these cases, the excess wastewater ends up in streams and According to the Environmental rivers, causing pollution.

Combined sewage overflows Protection Agency (EPA), approximately 772 cities in the United States (CSOs) are happening now in Rivhave combined sewer systems, and erview Park, and excess wastewaBy Ashlee Green

location is located at the Mairdale entrance into Riverview Park. Community members were encouraged to attend the meeting, hosted by the Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority (PWSA), to learn more about the

Photos courtesy of PWSA

Efforts like the Woods Run Stormwater Management Project can help mitigate sewage overflow from Pittsburgh’s combined sewer systems at spots like the Mairdale entrance into Riverview Park.

Pittsburgh is one of them. Combined sewers collect rainwater runoff, domestic sewage, and industrial wastewater together in the same pipe.

This combination of wastewater is transferred to a treatment plant, then funneled to a body of water. Heavy rainfall or snowmelt can disrupt this process, making sewer systems

ter is traveling to the Ohio River.

To combat this problem, the City of Pittsburgh Department of Public Works, Allegheny County Sanitary Authority (ALCOSAN), Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy, and Friends of Riverview Park have teamed up for the Woods Run Stormwater Management Project. The inflow

project.

According to a consent decree between ALCOSAN, its member municipalities and the EPA, sewer overflows must be eliminated by 2026. Projects like the Woods Run Stormwater Management Project in Riverview Park can help to reduce the costs of eliminating these sewer

overflows.

The goal of the community meeting was to explain the infrastructure proposed to capture stormwater and how it helps to improve the capacity of the current sewer system. Residents also had the ability to share their ideas on the final project design.

Last year, representatives from PWSA and Civil and Environmental Consultants, Inc. (CEC) held a public meeting to introduce the project to the public. This was the third public meeting for the project. This year, they hope to break ground on it.

Mairdale Avenue’s stream inflow location, found near where Mairdale Avenue and Riverview Drive intersect at Riverview Park’s western entrance, was chosen as the priority and implementation project to tackle stormwater drainage problems throughout the Woods Runs area. It’s one of eight local stream inflow locations. Learn more about the Mairdale Avenue Stormwater Improvement Project at www.pgh2o.com/woods-run.

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Featured Events & Programs Flea Markets Hosted

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Deutschtown Music Festival Friday, July 12th at 2PM and Saturday, July 13th at 11AM. Free music festival with 350+ performances, 35+ stages, family-friendly programming, 30 food trucks, arts market, and beer garden for 21+ guests. Free shuttle with multiple stops will be available. More information www.deutschtownmusicfestival.org

Pittsburgh VegFest

City of Pittsburgh Northside Farmers’ Market

Saturday, August 10th from 11AM-5PM in Allegheny Commons East Park. FREE to attend.

Voted “Best Food Festival”, Pittsburgh VegFest is an outdoor ‘go-to’ summer festival bringing together the best veg food in Pittsburgh, music, shopping, cooking demos, animal welfare orgs, & kids activities in the Steel City. www.pittsburghvegfest.org/

Allegheny Commons Park, East Ohio St. & Cedar Ave. Fridays from 3-7PM Farmers’ Markets open now through November 22, 2019. All marPhoto by Ashlee Green kets sell farm-fresh fruits, vegetables, meats, cheese and baked goods, plus flowers, small gifts and gardening items. For more information, call 412-255-2493

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All Summer Long Events

Outside Guide 2019, Pg. 3 Lincoln School’s Friends and Family Ride Saturday, June 1 from 9-11AM at 328 Lincoln Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15206. Healthy Ride is leading a group ride for friends and family around Lincoln School.

Healthy Ride will provide bikes, but any riders under 16 must have their own bike and helmet.This event is hosted

by Community Ambassadors Brittany Brown and Merecedes Williams. Register here: Facebook.com/HealthyRidePGH/events

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Observatory Hill House Tour Sunday, June 2 from 12-5PM Tour homes in the Acorn Hill section of Observatory Hill with beer and spirit samples from local breweries.

Kayak With Cops Wednesday, June 12 6-8PM at Kayak Pittsburgh North Shore Free paddle time in Allegheny River while meeting neighborhood police department.

Lunchtime Ride with Yoga in the Park Counseling and WellPittsburgh ness Center of Pittsburgh’s free yoga Downtown series in Allegheny Commons West Partnership Park above West Ohio St. at 10:30AM Thursday, June 6 from12Stars at Riverview Jazz Series every 1PM at MarSaturday from 7-8:30PM. 6/8 Rick Finket Square kelstein, 6/15 Roger Humphries & The Healthy Ride station.

Contact: heathRH Factor Band, 6/22 Clare Ascani, er@healthyridepgh.com Kick off your 6/29 Steel City Calypso,7/6 hunnyafternoon on a Healthy Ride.

Ride comb, 7/13 RED, 7/20 Paul Thompson with Healthy Ride and the Pittsburgh Quartet, 7/27 Tania Grubbs Quartet, 8/3 Olga Watkins Band, 8/10 Funky Fly Downtown Partnership, exploring and different parts of Downtown on a bike.

Project, 8/17 Boilermaker Jazz Band, Beginners are welcome! This ride is 8/24 Ronni Weiss & Friends, 8/31 Lee led by Ambassador Matt. Register Robinson & ISKA here: Facebook.com/HealthyRidePGH/ events Cinema in the Park Free movies in Riverview Park every Saturday beginBig Band Swing with Beginner Swing ning at dusk. *part of the Spark! film Dance Lesson on Thurday, June 6 from series for engaging cultural dialogue.

7:15PM at Allegheny Elks Lodge #339 6/8 Spider Man: Into the Spider-Verse (PG), 6/15 Labyrinth (PG), 6/22 *EnRiverview Park 5K Run & Fitness glish Vinglish (not rated), 6/29 Aquaman (PG-13) 7/6 Fantastic Beasts: The Walk Enjoy a run with others in the forest. Friday, June 7 at 7PM. RegisterCrimes of Gindelwald (PG-13), 7/13 Captain Marvel (PG-13), 7/20 First Man ation at the Activities Building or online (PG-13), 7/27 *The Eagle Huntress (G) Riverview5K.com 8/3 Avengers: Infinitiy War (PG-13), Deutschtown goes Downtown #1 8/10 *Golden Door (PG-13), 8/17 IndiFriday, June 7 from 5-10PM in Market ana Jones and the Last Crusade (PGSquare with live music.

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(PG-13), 8/31 Jurassic World (PG-13) LGBTQ Pride Ride Friday, June 7 from 6-7PM at Burns White Center Riverview Park Trail Work Days Every last Saturday of the month get dirty at 3 Crossings Healthy Ride station.

Contact: heather@healthyridepgh.com and improve park trails for hiking and biking. Meet at the Riverview Park Vis- Get your LGBTQmunity Pride gear on for this ride with itors Center 9AM-Noon on 6/29, 7/27, Community Am8/31, 9/28, and 10/26. Commonplace bassador Coley Coffee providing caffeine beverages.

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Yard Sale on Saturday, June 1 from We’ll start the 9AM-2PM ride at the 3 Crossings Healthy Ride station and bike to the Point! Register

106th Annual Flag Day Celebration at Alleghney Elks Lodge #339 Friday, June 14th. Doors open 6PM

Every Wednesday

TriAnglers Lunchtime Fishing Free fishing event for all ages through September. Meet at Three Rivers Heritage Trail Northside from 11:30AM-1:30PM Banjo Night at Allegheny Elks Lodge #339. Doors open at 7PM. Bluegrass with Shelf Life String Band at Park House. Music starts at 9PM

Every Friday

Northside Farmers’ Market from 3-7PM in Allegheny Commons Park East. Stop by A Place to Start’s table for health + wellness activities, demos, giveaways, and more.

Every Saturday

JUNE EVENTS

Bicycle Heaven Show & Swap Meet Saturday, June 8 and Sunday, June 9.

Begins 9AM rain or shine. Bikes, food, drinks and music.

East Northside House Tour Saturday, June 8 from 12-4PM Tour homes in East Deutschtown, Spring Garden, Spring Hill and Troy Hill.

Riverview Park Heritage Day Free family fun in the park includes children’s activities, entertainment and refreshments at the Activity Building on Saturday, June 8 from Noon-4PM

Deutschtown goes Downtown #2 Saturday, June 15th from 5-10PM in Market Square with live music.

Full Moon Hike & Star Party with Friends of Riverview Park Monday, June 17 from 9-10:30PM RSVP required: riverviewpark.pgh@gmail.com

HealthyRidePGH/events Ridin’ with the Mayor June 23 from 10AM12PM at Everyday Cafe - 532 N Homewood Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15208 Contact: heather@healthyridepgh.com Join Wilkinsburg Mayor Marita Garrett as she leads a group ride through her city with Community Ambassadors Brittany Brown and Merecedes Williams! We’ll ride through Homewood to Wilkinsburg and snap a photo at the Wilkinsburg “W.” Register here: Facebook.com/ HealthyRidePGH/events Roving Art Cart Friday, June 28 from 10AM-1PM at Riverview Park Observatory. FREE, fun, multi-media art projects for children ages 5 to 12. www. citiparks.net

JULY EVENTS Roving Art Cart Tuesday, July 2 from 10AM-1PM at Troy Hill Spray Park.

FREE, fun, multi-media art projects for children ages 5 to 12. www.citiparks.net Live on the River Free Summer Concert Series at the Rivers Casino Amphitheater. Thursday, July 4th at 7PM featuring No Bad JuJu

North Side | Shore Chamber of Commerce Community Night with the Pirates Wednesday, June 19th 5:30PM Deutschtown Music Festival 7th annual free music festival Friday, July 12 and Saturday, July 13 with 350+ bands, Big Band Swing with Beginner Swing family-friendly programming, food Dance Lesson Thursday, June 20th at trucks, arts market, and more.

7:15PM at Allegheny Elks Lodge #339 Roving Art Cart Thursday, June 20 from 10AM-1PM at Allegheny Commons Park near National Aviary. FREE, fun, multi-media art projects for children ages 5 to 12. www.citiparks.net

Check out next month’s Culture Guide for a full

Tour and Tasting in Old Allegheny Friday, June 21 and Saturday, June 22nd. Times vary. Tour homes and gardens with small plates paired with wine in Allegheny West.

College Kickstart Day Open House Events at CCAC Allegheny Campus Wednesday, July 17 from 3PM-6PM Free open house event provides the perfect opportunity to learn about educational options, career and transfer programs, financial aid.

Biking and Brunching June 22 from 10AM-12PM at Wigle Whiskey - 2401 Smallman St, Pittsburgh, PA 15222 contact: info@ healthyridepgh.com Join Healthy Ride, Wigle Whiskey, and Threadbare Cider & Mead for a bike crawl through Pittsburgh’s Strip District, Downtown, and Northside! Learn how to use Healthy Ride, enjoy some whiskey and cider, and finish the ride with brunch! Register here: Facebook.com/

festival schedule!

Pistons in the Park Car Cruise Saturday, July 27 from 12-4PM at Allegheny Commons West Park above West Ohio St. City of Pittsburgh Office of Special Events sponsored car cruise on North Side featuring cars, food and vendors from across the area.

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AUGUST EVENTS Roving Art Cart Friday, August 2 from 10AM-1PM at Riverview Park Observatory. FREE, fun, multi-media art projects for children ages 5 to 12. www.citiparks.net Northside Oldtimer Unity Day Gathering Saturday, August 3 and Sunday, August 4th at 10AM-8PM in West Park

by Lake Elizabeth Roving Art Cart Thursday, August 8 from 10AM-1PM at Marmaduke Park.

FREE, fun, multi-media art projects for children ages 5 to 12. www.citiparks. net Pittsburgh VegFest Saturday, August 10th 11AM-5PM in Allegheny Commons East Park. FREE to attend Voted “Best Food Festival”, Pittsburgh VegFest is an outdoor ‘go-to’ summer festival bringing together the best veg food in Pittsburgh.

Fresh Fest Beer Fest Saturday, August 10 from 12-9PM at Nova Place.

Fresh Fest is the nation’s first Black brewery festival African-American Heritage Day Parade & Manchester Community Day. Saturday, August 10 starts at 11AM rain or shine. Begins at Pennsylvania Ave. and ends in Manchester Field.

Bicycle Heaven Show & Swap Meet Saturday, August 24 and Sunday, August 25. Begins 9AM rain or shine.

Bikes, food, drinks and music.

MORE EVENTS Mark Your Calendars

Brighton Heights Chocolate House Tour Sunday, September 22. Tour homes in Bright Heights, eat sweets, starts in Legion Park.

RP Day Sunday, September 29.

Celebrate Riverview Park at the 2nd Annual RP Day holding the first ever off-road road bike races in a Pittsburgh city park! Free activities, live music, and more. Follow Friends of Riverview Park for updates: www.facebook.com/ FriendsOfRiverviewPark FahrzeugFest: German Motor Vehicle Show 2nd annual event in Historic Deutschtown celebrating German-made cars, motorcycles and more in September. Contact Annex PGH for more details (412) 526-7638

Guide to the Northside’s

Grand Outdoors

By Emily Owsiany, Allegheny General Hospital Partnership Intern and Stephanie Stauffer, a Northsider

Once school gets out for the summer, it can be tough to keep kids engaged throughout the months, especially when summer camps can be too short or costly.

There are plenty of low-priced activities to keep kids active and outside while enjoying the beautiful weather. In the Northside, there are several large and small parks open to the public free of charge and three public swimming pools that officially open Wednesday, June 12.

Citiparks offer $3-5 daily pool passes if you only want to go once or twice a month. A family of four city residents can purchase tags for $60 and receive access to all the Citiparks pools for the year, not just the ones in the Northside. This includes the historical Oliver Bath House for indoor swimming after the outdoor pool season ends. Each pool also offers free or low-priced swim classes for children during the summer.

Kids up to age 15 can swim free with a Recreation Center Membership Pass. The one Northside center to become a member of is the Jefferson Recreation Center at the Jefferson playground in Central Northside. Summer hours begin Monday, June 10 and run Monday-Friday 9am-5pm. Past activities at Jefferson include gaming club, air hockey tournament, arts & crafts, healthy eating group, kid smart club, and they also offer daily snack and dinner programs. Families are encouraged to call 412323-7268 to talk to staff about free programing and membership for your children.

Randyland, also in Central Northside neighborhood, is a perfect free outing for the entire family to discover the fun of color and

creativity. Kids will love to see the bright house and courtyard filled with different murals and displays.

Throughout the summer, many of the museums offer free or discounted admission, as well as special pricing for children and families.

Mattress Factory, down the street from Randyland, will hold their annual Community Garden Party on Sunday, June 23 with free admission for the day.

Allegheny Commons Park, the oldest park in Pittsburgh, offers a great spot to have a picnic, let your kids run in the lawn, and enjoy the new Northeast Fountain, Sue Murray Pool in the Southeast corner, and Lake Elizabeth or the National Aviary in the Northwest. Every Saturday there is free yoga offered to all from 10:30am11:20am in the Southwest Commons across from the tennis courts where Gus and YiaYia’s icy ball cart stands from 11am-dusk. These yoga events are bring your own mat and run through the end of August.

In the center of Allegheny Commons Park is the mall now known as Nova Place that connects Historic Deutschtown and Allegheny West business districts with accessible sidewalks that meets in the middle with public art in Buhl Community Park. Most recognizable is the Cloud Arbor, which emits a cooling cloud of mist that drops on anyone nearby. Here families will find the Children’s Museum and recently opened new Museum Lab. Take a stroll across Nova Place’s outdoor plaza and safely access Federal Street through the main concourse during daylight hours to get to the stadiums and shore. If you’re a ConnectCard holder with Port Authority, you receive the first 15 minutes free on the city’s bike share, Healthy Ride. With six bike stations on the Northside, you will find a ride from Federal St. at North Ave. station to the PNC Park station at Federal St. and Isabella St. a quick breeze.

The North Shore Riverfront Park has breathtaking views of the city from the Market Street Pier and features the Great Lawn and Water Steps for families to enjoy.

This park accesses the Three Rivers Heritage Trail for biking and

walking along the Allegheny River.

Take the trail west from the pier for a glimpse at the mysterious Brunot Island with a quick stop at Chateau’s two independent museums right off the trail – Johnny Angel’s Ginchy Stuff Music Museum and Bicycle Heaven- or head east to Washington’s Landing for Herrs Island North Park view of the 40th Street Bridge.

With Point State Park on the opposite shore, it is easy to cross for a beautiful view of Northside itself with accessible steps and ramps to the walkway over the Fort Duquesne Bridge. From downtown, bicyclists can plan a quick day trip on the Three Rivers Heritage Trail system to reach the Strip District, Oakland, South Side, Hazelwood, and Homestead to connect with the Great Allegheny Passage for further traveling. There are also multiple kayak launch sites from the Northside of the trail for those interested in seeing what Northside looks like from the river.

Neighborhoods in lower Northside hold many public treasures easily walked to and so do the Hill neighborhoods, like Troy Hill’s Spray Park located in Goettman Park. Take city steps off Vinial Street in Spring Garden up to Kufner Way to reach Northside’s only spray park. From Spring Garden Ave, take the Arcola Way city steps to Goehring Street city steps for the scenic route up Spring Hill to see why it is also referred to as ‘City View’. From the north end of James St. behind Allegheny General Hospital, take a network of city steps known as the Fineview Fitness Trail, as pictured on this guide’s cover. Consider training for the annual Fineview Step Challenge in early October that starts and finishes at Fineview’s Overlook with sweeping views of the rivers, city, and yonder Mt. Washington.

Riverview Park is known for its’ popular two mile Riverview loop, network of trails throughout wooded hills for hiking and mountain biking, Riverview Pool, soccer field, playgrounds and event shelters, and the Allegheny Observatory! It is a great park for the whole family to enjoy the outdoors. On Saturday, June 8 the 13th Annual

Outside Guide 2019, Pg. 5 Heritage Day Festival will take place from noon-4pm. After the festival, kick off the free Stars at Riverview jazz series at 7pm and Cinema in the Park film screenings at dusk that run every Saturday evening throughout the summer. Riverview Park has main entrances in Marshall-Shadeland and Observatory Hill. There is also a trail connection from Woods Run Ave. to the Brighton Heights Park where families will find Benton baseball and soccer fields, plus Jack Stack Pool.

Looking for more healthy activities and ideas to keep you and your family fit this summer? Stop by each week for the Place to Start at the Northside Farmer’s Market every Friday during the summer starting in June. The program is located in Allegheny Commons East Park from 3pm7pm. There will be different health and wellness activities for kids of all ages and information

about the many Northside health resources.

The Place to Start is a program made possible by the Allegheny General Hospital-Northside Partnership.

The Northside Leadership Conference and Allegheny General Hospital have worked together as partners for over 25 years.

For more information on events, activities, and happenings this summer visit www.thenorthsidechronicle. com.

Check the Outside Guide online for a handy-mobile map of public parks, fields, trails, city steps, kayak launch sites and more.

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Veterans honored on Memorial Day in NS

By Zach Armstrong Veteran Ted Bergfelt performed “You’re a Grand Old Flag” to residents gathered at Legion Park in Brighton Heights.

Carmela Webber sang “America the Beautiful” to a similar audience at Brady Memorial Home in Spring Hill. These activities were hosted on the Northside to honor the nation’s veterans on Memorial Day, May 27.

Brighton Heights Citizens Federation treated residents of Brighton Heights to their 71st Annual Memorial Day Observance, which featured a patriotic sing-along and a reading of the Gettysburg Address followed by a picnic at Emmanuel Christian Church.

Brady Memorial Home celebrated the holiday with a barbecue. There was a gun salute from the VFW Post 7090 of the Firing Squad of the American Legion. Guest speaker, Councilwoman Darlene Harris, attended, and in her remarks, recalled “wonderful” Memorial Day parades that happened in the same neighborhood. She watched the festivities on her bicycle, she said, when she was a young girl.

Tina Lippert, who was deployed to Afghanistan in 2002, was in attendance. She said she thinks Memorial Day events “... [bring] Americans and communities together to remind ourselves that we’ve all had to sacrifice and that we’re all in this together.”

Other veterans who served in America’s contemporary wars attended the events on Memorial Day as well. Mike Tweedly, Northside resident and Navy veteran who served in Vietnam, attended the event at Brady Memorial Home with his father-inlaw, Frank Bookman. Bookman was stationed in Guam during World War II. “To honor the veterans as well as the soldiers that didn’t make it, is something we should do as patriots,” said Tweedly.

Tour & Tasting in Old Allegheny Friday, June 21st and Saturday June 22nd, 2019 The Allegheny West Civic Council (AWCC) is welcoming guests once again to enjoy the homes and gardens of historic Allegheny West on Pittsburgh’s Northside.

Guest will have their palates delighted with small plates and perfectly paired wine pours. This year the tour committee is excited to spotlight the incredible selection of restaurants of Pittsburgh with focus on Northside establishments. “Tour & Tasting” continues to grow as one of the premier Pittsburgh experiences.

Allegheny City, now Allegheny West once was the home of “Millionaire’s Row”, one of the most prestigious addresses in the country.

Through the hard work of dedicated residents and proceeds from events like “Tour & Tasting”, Allegheny West continues to be a desired neighborhood and is able to preserve the significant history of the Northside.

Current Participating businesses for 2019:

Bier’s Pub Bistro to Go Brugge on North Dreadnought Wines Lola Bistro Refucilo Winery Mezzaluna Cafe

(Please check our website for updates)

Tickets available on www.alleghenywest.org Information: tours@alleghenywest.org This is a 21 and over event

Photos by Zach Armstrong

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Community commemorates return of historic fountain

on May 2 in Allegheny Commons Park.

A community celebration to In partnership with the City commemorate the grand reopening of Pittsburgh, Allegheny Comof the Northeast Fountain took place mons Initiative, and the Northside

Leadership Conference, the Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy (PPC) held a grand reopening celebration on May 2 for the reconstructed Northeast Fountain.

The fountain is located at the cor-

Photo by Ashlee Green

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By Ashlee Green

Local dignitaries including Dan Gilman, Chief of Staff to Mayor Bill Peduto, Dan Onorato, of Highmark Health, Patricia Rooney, wife of former Steelers owner Dan Rooney, and Councilwoman Darlene Harris attended the fountain’s grand opening.

Residents relax on the benches that surround the renovated fountain in Allegheny Commons Park.

ner of Cedar and East North Avenue in Allegheny Commons Park and faces the entrance to Allegheny General Hospital.

Community residents gathered together for a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the reemergence of the historic fountain, listen to the sounds of the Pittsburgh Banjo Club, and eat light snacks and refreshments from Bistro To Go and The Priory.

The fountain’s reconstruction took “decades of work and decades of patience,” according to PPC CEO Jayne Miller, and reflects its previous 1868 design.

According to a press release, it features a “50-foot basin with a large, Grecian vase and one centered main jet surrounded by smaller jets around the base.”

Miller thanked the Northside residents in attendance and said the fountain is a symbol of the revitalization happening throughout the Northside neighborhoods.

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privately owned so you wouldn’t be able to have a fun day by the river.” said Wise. “With the outline of the trail, you can have access to the rivers now and enjoy them.”

Today, the trail is used by over 600,000 people annually and brings a local economic impact of $8,286,026.

The U.S. Department Photo courtesy of @PGHCityLeague on Twitter of the Interior awarded Perry Traditional Academy Boys Varisty Tennis won the City the trail in 2010 with League Championship on Wednesday, May 8th at Schenley Park.

National Recreation Unified Track & Field Championship Trail status which is conferred to trails with local significance and have maintained proper maintenance.

Other events by FOR over Stewardship Season will take place across the Pittsburgh area with times that work with everyone’s schedule. “Crews and Brews” will take place on Thursday evenings at 5 p.m. Volunteers at these events will go to Photo courtesy of @PGHCityLeague on Twitter local restaurants during Pittsburgh Public School’s Unified Track & Field athletes competed happy hour after cleanat Oliver Citywide Academy on Wednesday, May 8th as part of the ing up litter. The orgaSpecial Olympics Pennsylvania’s Interscholastic Unified Sports program. nization will also join OpenStreetsPGH on Middle School Soccer Final Standings July 28 where people Schiller school girl’s team Schiller school boy’s team ranked seventh out of the ranked fifth out of nine City can run,walk and bike nine City League teams with League teams with an overall on roads usually used an overall two wins and six three wins, three losses and for vehicles. losses. Allegheny Traditional one tie. Allegheny TradiContact rosie@ Academy’s girls team ranked tional Academy boy’s team eighth out of nine City ranked eigth out of nine with friendsoftheriverfront. org or go to https:// League teams with an overall one win and six losses. friendsoftheriverfront. one win and six losses.

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Renovation in sight for former Allegheny City Stables building

standing public works building burgh. from Allegheny City, which is what Constructed in 1895, the strucOn West North Avenue, the the Northside was known as before ture was originally built to house Allegheny City Stables renovation it was annexed by the City of Pitts- Allegheny City’s Department of is set to break ground this June, and to be completed one year later, bringing nearly three dozen new residential units to Allegheny West.

Initiated in 2016, the plans for the project include the renovation of the three-story building, new construction of a four-story structure in the adjacent vacant lot, and new construction of a fourth story addition extending onto the existing building.

“These Stables residences are the long-awaited ‘first shovel in the ground’ that will finally provide a catalyst for the residential makeover of the surrounding empty properties,” said John DeSantis, former president of the Allegheny West Photo by Mary Shelly Civic Council (AWCC) in a newsletter for the organization.

Plans for renovation of the former Allegheny City Stables building in According to Pittsburgh’s His- Allegheny West are set to break ground in June. The building is the toric Review Commission, the his- last standing public works building from Allegheny City, or what the toric Stables building is the last Northside was called before it was annexed by the City of Pittsburgh.

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When the Historic Review Commission nominated the building to become a historic structure, it stated in the paperwork: “The building serves as possibly the last tangible reminder of these agencies during the pre-automobile era, when true horse power provided the bulk of hauling and towing needs.” It… “continued to serve the City of Pittsburgh well into the mid-20th century, witnessing the transformation of horse-drawn to motor-driven equipment.”

Andrew Reichert, president of Go Realty, the developer for the project, said the intent of the exterior design is to complement the existing structure. They’ll do this by using historically appropriate materials and honoring some of the original features.

“I believe [this renovation] will totally change the fabric of that community. It will hopefully spark new development in the immediateSee Stables, Page 28

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Ask An Attorney

By Matthew D. Gailey Gailey Law Group For many years, Northsiders have been protected by state and federal laws that preclude discrimination. Due to the wide range of these cases, this month’s article will focus solely on employment discrimination.

Prior to filing any lawsuits, employees must exhaust their administrative remedies by filing a claim with either the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission or the Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission. After attempting to resolve the case through an administrative agency, an employee may file a lawsuit. An employee must be a member of a protected class of individuals to file a lawsuit.

Common examples of protected classes that can not be discriminated against include age, gender, race, religion, national origin and others.

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Secondly, an employee must have an adverse decision go against them, for instance being fired.

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An employer may have defenses as well. An employer will be afforded the opportunity to show that there were legitimate non-discriminatory reasons for their adverse action against an employee. Finally, an employee will also be allowed to show that the reasons put forward by the employer for the adverse action against the employee are not true. If you have any questions about this complex area of the law, please feel free to give my office a call.

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Allegheny City Central

Marshall-Shadeland

Adrian Herring to Elizabeth Schongar at 138 Parkhurst St. for $276,000.

Vijay Chhabra to NCRC Housing Rehab Fund LLC at 2708 McDowell St. for $70,000.

Brighton Heights

Darryl Buchlmayer to Edward Jackson at 1610 Eckert St. for $16,000.

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Greenbush Holdings LLC to Omari & Sons LLC at 2624 Stayton St. for $8,000.

Jennifer Heinl to Haven Home Builders LLC at 1465 Benton Ave. for $95,000.

Warren Irvin Thomas to Marlex Properties LLC at 3836 Brighton Road for $22,600 by sheriff’s deed.

Mary Ann Naberezny to Antravese Stanton at 4042 California Ave. for $160,000.

Eileen Crowley to Kalman Szabo at 3719 Millerton Ave. for $25,000 (state deed transfer stamps indicate a value of $83,106) by sheriff’s deed.

Dennys Horn to Nicholas Michaels at 3230 Mitchell St. for $96,500.

Jarrett Dickson to New Level Realty Investments Pittsburgh at 3130 Frederick St. for $40,000.

Jarrett Dickson to Samuel Berner at 1306 Superior Ave. for $75,000.

Community Restoration Corp. to Ben Morris at 1315 Woods Run Ave. for $4,900.

Observatory Hill Robert Moser trustee to Steven Hinton and Ashaki Rattliff at 3913 Portman Ave. for $24,300.

Tsury Azulay to Troy Hill Homes LLC at 1514 Orchlee St. for $63,500.

Estate of Eleanor Babcock to Urban Impact Foundation at 4045 Portman St. for $68,000.

William Stevens to Brightwood Holdings LLC at 3235 Central Ave. for $44,000.

Morning Rain Holdings LLC to Kimberly Meyer at 11 Perryview Ave. for $135,000.

John Tingue to Neal Berntsen and Josefina Vergara at 931 Beech Ave. for $550,000.

William Stevens to Brightwood Holdings LLC at 511 Wabana St. for $36,000.

Estate of William Momper to Landry Jr. & Assoc. LLC at 1817 Davis Ave. for $10,000.

Zev Markowitz to JW Korn Properties LLC at 1626 Falck Ave. for $15,000.

Incarnation of the Lord Parish Charitabl to Benjamin Tolman at 4068-4072 Franklin Road for $138,000.

Glickman Real Estate Development L.P. to 1000 State Avenue LLC at 3330 Portola St. for $185,000.

Jill Marie Dubrow to Monica VonGeis at 3246 Langfitt St. for $100,000.

Nettie J Glickman L.P. to 1000 State Avenue LLC at Riverview Ave. (Vacant Lot) for $35,000.

Jeffrey Wojnovich Jr. to Monica Gray at 3261 Langfitt St. for $63,800.

Glickman Realty Rehab North L.P. to 2000 State Avenue LLC at 151-157 Riverview Ave. for $515,000.

Converge Real Estate LLC to Evan Pellegrini at 908 Reiss St. for $63,000.

John Hunt Jr. to Joseph and Erin Calangelo at 1006 Davis Ave. for $178,000.

Perry Hilltop

Catherine Orlando to Eric Rohrback and Amanda Kratzert at 1156 Goe Ave. for $215,000.

Clayton Pittsburgh LLC to William and Mavonwe Banerdt trustee at 1854 Clayton Ave. for $220,000.

Edward Swidal trustee to Shauna Elizabeth McInnes at 3525 Simen Ave. for $135,000.

William Stevens to NCRC Housing Rehab Fund LLC at 128 Maywood St. for $35,000.

Alicia Whitney to Kevin and Lisa Kenna at 2854 Perrysville Ave. for $185,000.

California-Kirkbride

Estate of Mary Catherine Harris to Nancy Andrews and Anne O’Neill at 1865 Clayton Ave. for $200,000.

URA Pittsburgh to Northside Properties Residences 2 LLC at 1517 Brighton Rd. for $2,674.

URA Pittsburgh to Northside Properties Residences 2 LLC at 906 California Ave. for $2,674.

East Deutschtown

Drozd Development & Construction Corp. to Jordan Vescio at 1691 Perrysville Ave. for $35,000.

Spring Hill Properties For You LLC to Tuff Properties LLC at 1513 Hetzel St. for $23,000 (Value: $58,710) by sheriff’s deed.

Garth Asmussen to Kathleen Diskin at 862 Phineas St. for $80,000.

Deutsche Bank National Trust Co. CA trustee to Laymonique Wiles at 2006 Mountford Ave. for $6,500.

Shlomit Talisman Zyskind to Alaina Investment Co. LLC at 827 Vista St. for $37,000.

Donna M Bennett Blummer to Peach Blossom Properties LLC at 1611 Myler St. for $12,500.

Fineview

Dennis Harris to Diane Sninsky at 1941 Mountford Ave. for $1 (Value: $41,040).

Harry Smith Jr. to NCRC Housing Rehab Fund LLC at 5 Cemetery Ave. for $79,000.

Summer Hill

Steven Hoover to Chad and Elizabeth Thomas at 145 Henderson St. for $305,000.

Corey Glasgow to Christine Nahay at 3521 Sirius St. for $170,000.

Estate of Louise Cramer to William and Elaine Joan Carey at 1721 Lanark St. for $85,000.

Deutsche Bank National Trust Co. CA trustee to Laymonique Wiles at 2006 Mountford Ave. for $6,500.

Troy Hill

Donna M Bennett Blummer to Peach Blossom Properties LLC at 1611 Myler St. for $12,500.

Christine Lynne LLC to Collin Brady and Kezia Otterbeck at 1145 Goettman St. for $144,000.

Dennis Harris to Diane Sninsky at 1941 Mountford Ave. for $1 (Value: $41,040).

Todd Meyer to Samuel James Fewster and Margarita Isabella Munoz at 1106 Goettman St. for $232,000.

Favorite Properties Inc. to Jesse and Kristen Lucks at 2108 Lautner St. for $225,000.

Historic Deutschtown

Julie Syliphone to Matthew Phelps Rohrs at 1329 Truax Way for $1 (Value: $8,322).

Janice Gray to Tyler Stenger and Callie Cortazzo at 914 Middle St. for $269,900.

Eliyahu Dor to Stephan Holdings LLC at 1833 Ley St. for $46,000.

Manchester

George Dougherty Jr. to Troy Hill Development LLC at 1812 Niggel St. for $68,000.

Manchester Citizens Corp. to Michael and Lynn McGuire Olzak at 1239 Columbus Ave. for $22,000.

Manchester Youth Dev. Ctr Inc. to Manchester Educational Foundation at 1238-1240 Decatur St. for $35,000.

Manchester Citizens Corp. to Manchester Blake LLC at Chateau St. (Vacant Land) for $1 (Value: $78,660).

An open house was held on May 22 for Sandstone Quarry, a new mixed-income community of apartments and townhomes in Fineview. The property, which is managed by Trek Development Group, was formerly known as Allegheny Dwellings.

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Former Stables building to become residential units From Stables, Page 25 ly adjacent area, and bring life to a building and vacant piece of land that has not been used for quite some time,” Reichert said.

Go Realty is also renovating a

Review Commission.

Ann Gilligan, president of the AWCC, said that the developers of the project have worked with the AWCC to ensure that the historic nature of the Stables building is preserved.

June 2019

Free Admission Day at The Mattress Factory

Photo by Mary Shelly

The Allegheny City Stables building and vacant lot are located on the 800 block of West North Avenue in Allegheny West. nine-unit historic building in Manchester, building three townhomes in Central Northside, and renovating a few single-family homes in the area, Reichert said.

Because Allegheny West is one of Pittsburgh’s 12 designated historic districts, any renovations or new construction plans, which means changing anything from the brickwork to the style of windows, must be approved by the Historic

“This [renovation] will hugely transform this block,” Gilligan said.

Gilligan said some elderly neighbors who don’t want to leave the neighborhood, but also don’t have the need for a huge house anymore, are anxious for the completion of this project.

“If they are nice spaces, I could totally see current neighbors moving into a building like that,” Gilligan said.

Photos by Alexander Oh

Clockwise from top left: Christina A. West’s “Screen,” Greer Lankton’s “It’s all about ME, Not You,” OSGEMEOS’ “Lyrical,” and Bill Woodrow’s “Ship of Fools: Discovery of Time.” All exhibits were open for Free Admission Day on May 19 in honor of Mattress Factory Museum’s late founder, Barbara Luderowski. Find more information about Mattress Factory Museum at www.mattress.org.

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STEM Coding Lab, Inc. empowers students to learn digital skills

By Kathleen Conlogue

and organizations that do not have regardless of income levels. access to these resources. They STEM Coding Lab will be believe that exposure to computer partnering with the Summer science is important for all students Dreamers Academy to provide

classes for students to learn how to develop a website and explore the computer languages of HTML and CSS.

On May 1, a group of students at Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School celebrated the completion of their first year of computer science and coding classes.

They shared their final projects with fellow students, teachers, and administrators and received certificates and special gifts to encourage their continued journey into computer science.

For the last seven months, the students learned coding through classroom instruction and online resources such as Code.org, Scratch, and Google during an after school program they attended three days a week. Throughout the year they used the concepts that they learned to solve assigned problems, create art, develop animations, and build video games.

The program was provided through a partnership between Martin Luther King, Jr. ElementaPhoto courtesy of Kathleen Conlogue ry and the local nonprofit, STEM Coding Lab. STEM Coding Lab Daevaun Jackson and Jaymar Brock, students at Martin Luther King, Jr. Elementary School, proudly provides free computer science ed- display certificates they received for completing their first year of computer science and coding classes. The ucation and programs to schools classes were made available through a partnership between the school and STEM Coding Lab, Inc.

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Cooper’s Cutz provides comfort, convenience for canines

By Nick Eustis The Northside business community has expanded noticeably in the past couple of years. New restaurants, retail spaces, and markets have all opened as the neighborhood experiences a boom in entrepreneurship.

Pet grooming salon Cooper’s Cutz became a recent addition to the community when it opened its doors in December of 2018. Mexican War Streets residents and owners, Sena Templeton and Keith Stroup,wanted to provide their community with a local service.

“We are dog owners, we have Cooper and another dog [Daisy], and there was nowhere to take them to get groomed that was convenient,” said Templeton.

Templeton, a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) during the day, had a long-standing desire to own a business catering to dog lovers and owners.

“It’s been a dream of hers for a long time,” Stroup said. “Ever since I met [her], she’s wanted to open some kind of business that had to do with dogs.”

A self-described “crazy dog lady,” Templeton designed Cooper’s Cutz with her own furry friends in mind.

“I designed the business around what I would want for my dogs,” Templeton said.

Templeton and Stroup became passionate about the importance of good grooming when they adopted their first dog, Cooper, the salon’s namesake. They rescued Cooper from the Western Pennsylvania Humane Society after the poodle mix was abandoned by his original owner and found in miserable condition.

“We thought he was six years old because he could barely move because of all the [matted fur],” said Stroup. “The first time we got him groomed, we found out he was an 18-month old puppy, and he just came to life. That’s how we realized how important it is to have good quality care for your dog, especially if it’s a poodle or a doodle.”

As part of their commitment to quality care, they’ve tailored their services to the needs of the neighborhood. Cooper’s provides self-service tubs for washing dogs who play off-leash at the nearby Allegheny Commons Park. These tubs are also ideal for large, short-haired dogs, who can be hard to bathe at home, especially in an older bathtub.

“People can just leave the mess here and we take care of it,” Tem-

perience. I think [the owners] do a really good job with that here.”

Many dog owners are also residents of the Mexican War Streets and can walk their pets straight from

working on partnerships with other dog-oriented businesses. Even as they expand, though, Cooper’s Cutz remains dedicated to the well-being of their favorite animals, like Coo-

Photos courtesy of Cooper’s Cutz

Left: Cooper’s Cutz provides self-service bathtubs, which are ideal for large, short-haired dogs who can be difficult to bathe at home. Right: Sena Templeton, co-owner of Cooper’s Cutz in the Mexican War Streets, pictured with Murphy, the salon’s very first customer. Find out more at www.cooperscutz.com. pleton said.

Cooper’s also takes full grooming sessions by appointment. Stylist Jessica Humphries emphasizes a comforting and low-stress environment for Cooper’s canine clients.

“We’re big on letting them play and make them feel comfortable,” said Humphries. “It’s not just about the groom, it’s about the whole ex-

their homes to the salon.

“Not dealing with the stress of getting your dog in the car or parking when you get there, that was really the focus,” said Templeton.

“The neighborhood is really my main concern.”

After a successful first five months of business, Cooper’s is looking toward the future and

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Cooper’s Cutz is located at 1534 Buena Vista Street. They are open for grooming and nails appointments seven days a week by appointment only: Call 412-586-4337 to schedule. Self-service bathing hours are Thursday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Friday and Saturday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Sunday, noon to 4 p.m.