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Highmark acquires WPAHS and ensures future of AGH By Kelsey Shea

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Spring finally arrived last month on the Northside after a long winter,. By late April, Riverview Park was already blooming.

Casino will not renew funding agreement with the NSLC By Kelsey Shea A three-year financial agreement between the Northside Leadership Conference and Rivers Casino has ended with no signs of an extension or renewal. In bidding for the sole Pittsburgh casino license, Rivers Casino promised the NLSC $1 million per year to invest in Northside communities for the first three years of its residency on the Northside. 2012 marked Rivers three-year anniversary on the Northside, and representatives from the casino have stated that they have no intention of renewing or extending a financial commitment to the NSLC. Casino representatives told the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette that the financial obligations to Northside neighborhoods had become a drag on

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the property’s worth. “The comments from the casino are disappointing, but they’re not surprising,” said Mark Fatla, executive director of the NSLC. The NSLC invested $2.7 million in housing developments in Manchester and Fineview, the revitalization of Brightwood’s Woodland Avenue, commercial development on East Ohio Street and gateway projects in Fineview and East Deutschtown. The additional $300,000 went toward operational support of the NSLC. The projects chosen to receive funding were chosen by the leadership conference’s board, made up of representatives of grassroots organizations. “The conference board has done well in choosing the projects that they funded. It’s been very produc-

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Allegheny General Hospital employees, lower Northside businesses and Deutschtown residents breathed a sigh of relief at the end of last month, when an agreement ensured the once uncertain future of AGH’s presence on the Northside. On April 29, an agreement between the West Penn Allegheny Health System and Highmark was approved by the state and placed all WPAHS hospitals and facilities under the ownership of Highmark. The new system will be renamed the Allegheny Health Network and will be an integrated health care delivery system that both WPAHS and Highmark hope will act as a competitor to the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center in the region. AGH, one of WPAHS’s largest hospitals, is a critical component to the growth and success of the lower Northside. The hospital is the largest employer in the neighborhood and brings 4,100 employees to Historic Deutschtown each day in addition to nearly 30,000 patients who visit the Northside for care every year. Twenty percent of AGH employees are also Northside residents. “It’s all good,” said Mark Fatla, executive director of the Northside Leadership Conference. “This agreement ensures the longevity and health of a large employer and good community partner.”

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In addition to the financially struggling WPAHS, which includes five other hospitals in the region, Highmark also acquired ownership of several other health care providers in Western Pennsylvania to create a large health network, comparable to UPMC. “The Allegheny Health Network will allow the long standing tradition of high quality patient care to continue on the Northside,” said Debra Caplan, vice president of AGH. “It also means that healthcare choice for consumers and patients in our region is preserved. As the largest employer on the Northside, our organization is secure with our Highmark affiliation. Our future looks bright and there is much excitement about our new relationship,” she said Dan Onorato, Highmark’s Chief External Affairs and Communications officer, spoke to a group of Northside business owners the day after the state approved the merger at the North Side North Shore Chamber of Commerce luncheon. He focused on the positive impact the merger will have on the Northside and promised that Highmark would work to be a good community partner. “The Northside can rest calmly now that they know the hospital is going to survive,” said Onorato, who noted that AGH is not only

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Community Meetings To have your community meeting included, email editor@thenorthsidechronicle.com Allegheny West Civic Council 2nd Tuesday, monthly, 7:30 p.m. Calvary United Methodist Church 412.323.8884

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Sprout grant will help improve Fineview’s stairs

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Fineview’s challenging stairs are one of the neighborhood’s defining features. A grant from the Sprout fund will help improve them.

By Megan Trimble Weaving in and out of residential streets, up and down wooded hills, along cobblestone streets and near area businesses, Fineview’s stairs, numbering more than 1,600, provide expansive views of the cityscape. Robyn Doyle and her husband bought their home in Fineview

because the neighborhood offers some of the best views of the city. Now, she is working to share the experience with others through the restoration of more than 500 of the neighborhood’s steps with a grant from the Sprout Fund. The Fineview Citizen’s Council is renovating the neighborhood’s steps and creating marked courses

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along a fitness trail designated for walking, hiking and running. The trails allow community members to participate in “urban hiking” along the hillside steps and enjoy the scenic views the trails have to offer. “Well, let’s just say we have certainly earned our name ‘Fine View,’” Doyle, the Fitness Trail project manager for the FCC, said. “I find it hard to articulate just how spectacular the views are and how unique each view is as you follow along the trail.” The more than 500 steps in the initial phase of the project incorporate flat and elevated areas where community members can challenge themselves on runs or hike and enjoy the scenery. The steps connect to areas such as East Allegheny and the Central Northside. Primarily fitness enthusiasts in the immediate neighborhood, Finview residents who work at the Allegheny General Hospital and other community members who need the steps to

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Northside Public Safety With warmer weather ahead, the Northside Public Safety Committee wants to remind neighbors that crime stats tend to increase in the summer months. According to Northside Public Safety President David Stacy, observant residents can help drastically increase these numbers simply by knowing their neighborhood, knowing their neighbors and reporting unusual activities. “A lot of people in our neighborhood speak up, and that’s great,” said Stacy. “But we always need more people reporting what they see.” For questions or concerns regarding crime or police presence, contact the Zone 1 Community Relations Officer, Forrest Hodges at forrest.hodges@pittsburghpa.gov.

In March there were, approximately 424 incidents were reported throughout the Northside, which led to approximately 142 arrests. The Northside Public Safety Council is a nonprofit corporation composed of community leaders, businesses, government officials the Housing Authority, property owners and the Zone 1 Pitts-

burgh Police. The Northside Public Safety Committee meets the first Thursday of each month at 5:30 p.m. on the mezzanine level of The Northside Leadership Conference’s offices at 4 Allegheny Center. All are welcome. A useful resource for the community is the Zone 1 website at www.communitysafety.pittsburghpa.gov.

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Northside candidates night NCM Magic History Tour

Proceeds from the Magical History Tour will go towards NCM’s programs that benefit the homeless and food insecure. (photo by Kelsey Shea) Photo by Jena Ruszkiewicz

From left to right: Mayoral candidates Jack Wagner, Jake Wheatley and Bill Peduto took questions from Northsiders.

By Kelsey Shea A crowd of about 40 Northside business owners and residents met and listened to three mayoral candidates April 4 at the National Aviary. The event was hosted by The North Side North Shore Chamber of Commerce to give Northsiders a chance to interact with candidates Jack Wagner, Bill Peduto and Jake Wheatley one-on-one in a casual environment. “It had sort of a mixer feel to it,” said organizer John Graf, who is a co-owner of The Priory Hotel. In addition to chatting with attendees, the candidates each gave a short pitch about their vision for

the city and what they would do as mayor. Wagner confidently referenced his experience in city and state government, while Peduto talked about his vision for development and growth, citing the development projects he worked in the East End neighborhoods. Wheatley noted that the was new to Pittsburgh city politics, having worked as a state representative, but noted that he was not held to city-wide forces and was an advocate of reform in the mayor’s office. “I think it went pretty well,” said Robin Miller, executive director of the chamber of commerce.

By Megan Trimble Northsiders can stretch their legs and brains while raising money for charity June 8 during the Northside Common Ministry’s Magical History Tour. During the tour, the participants will learn more about the history of Northside neighborhoods as group leaders direct them along 1K, 3K and 5K courses. The walk will highlight some notable landmarks, allowing the walkers to pass houses where Gertrude Stein, Mary Cassatt, Martha Graham and the inventor of the Ferris wheel lived in their youth. The tour begins at the NCM shelter at 1601 Brighton Road and concludes in West Park, on the corner of West North Avenue and Resaca Place, with music and food. Registration begins at 9:30 a.m. and participants begin their walk at 10 a.m. The Northside Common Ministries has hosted the walk to support its men’s shelter for more than a dozen years. The walk draws 100 to 150 walkers ranging in age from infants riding in strollers to senior citizens and generates several thousand dollars each year, according to NCM Director Jay Poliziani. Poliziani said the money is used to help the NCM buy needed items to operate its 25-bed homeless men’s shelter that provides a “safe haven for hundreds of homeless men every year.” “We are able to supply the men

with work boots so the can get a job, twin size sheets and bath towels with this added money,” he said. Participants are invited to bring a bag of non-perishable food items to bolster the food pantry, another resource that the NCM provides. The food pantry plays a prominent role in the community by providing for the food needs of close to 1,000 Northsiders each month. The Ministry also offers other services to work with the neighborhoods’ homeless and strengthen them as positive members in the community. These services include utility assistance and medical programs as well as a GED class. The walk, Poliziani said, helps to fund the “much needed programs.” Poliziani said people come from all over the region to participate and oftentimes bring friends. Last year’s event included walkers from Florida and New Mexico. “Folks love the chance to see new neighborhoods and help raise money for the shelter,” he said. The walk is dog-friendly and all are welcome to attend. There is not set registration fee, but walkers receive a free Magical History Tour T-shirt with a $30 donation. Walkers are encouraged to request a pledge sheet and seek out monetary support from their friends and family. For more information, interested participants can call 412.323.1163 or email jay.poliziani@ncmin.org for a pledge sheet.

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NSLC hosts school board candidates night Dr. Lorraine Burton Eberhardt

Neighborhood: Summer Hill Occupation: Retired teacher

Carolyn Klug

Neighborhood: Brighton Heights Occupation: Retired teacher

By Kelsey Shea With the concerns about failing schools and the impending budget crisis looming, the three candidates for the District 9 seat of the Pittsburgh Public Schools Board of Education discussed the future they saw for the public education in Pittsburgh on April 25.

Dave Schuilenburg

Neighborhood: Summer Hill Occupation: 9-1-1 Officer & Trainer

The Northside Leadership Conference and A+ Schools hosted a forum with the three school board candidates, Dave Schuilenburg, Lorraine Burton Eberhardt and Carolyn Klug. Roughly 40 community members attended the April 25 event that was moderated by Northside Community Development Fund Executive Direc-

tor Mark Masterson. Each candidate presented their platform and answered questions from the moderator and the audience. Questions focused largely on budget concerns, community engagement and strategies for improving schools and education specifically in the Northside. All three candidates expressed concern about equity in schools, were wary of new charter school applications and agreed that parent engagement was a key factor in successful schools. Of the three candidates, Dave Schuilenburg stood out as the most critical of the Pittsburgh Public School system and called for a more aggressive pursuit of state funding and making the actions of the board more transparent. Schuilenburg is a Summer Hill resident, a 9-1-1 officer and trainer with the Pittsburgh Police and the vice president of the parent community organization for the Environ-

mental Charter School at Frick Park where his daughters go to school in Squirrel Hill. “We need to be going to Harrisburg and demanding funding,” said Schuilenburg, who also spoke strongly in favor of transparency within the board of education. “Pittsburgh Public Schools has a long road ahead in restoring its credibility.” Brighton Heights resident Carolyn Klug placed emphasis on professional development and magnet programs to help ailing schools and the importance of managing PPS’s impending budget crisis. Klug taught for 30 years in the district before retiring and worked as an advocated for the National Writing Project. At the forum, she acknowledged the problems of PPS, but also praised the positive achievements of the school district as well. “I’m so incredibly proud of Pittsburgh Public Schools and what

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Brighton Heights offices will also showcase local art

Clockwise, the paintings by David Horvath, Ann Heckel and photographs of Kent Noble. All three artists have work on display in the BHCF office.

By Kelsey Shea The recently opened Brighton Heights Citizens Federation office is already serving a dual purpose in the Northside community. BHCF board member and local artist Susan Benn visited the new offices soon after they opened this

spring and immediately saw their potential. “When got there and saw the long, white walls, I said ‘This should be a gallery,” said Benn, who has spent the last few months making that reality happen in the BHCF offices at 3629 California Ave. Benn recruited three Brighton

Heights residents to submit paintings and photographs to place in the office space for visitors and BHCF members to enjoy and even purchase. The BHCF will host a gallery opening in their offices on May 8, from 6-9 p.m. Benn hopes the gallery will help nurture the diverse and growing artist community in Brighton Heights “I think it’s going to be very mixed,” said Benn, who said the three artists vary in style. “A lot of young artists are moving here because it’s very affordable… We have so many people interested in doing creative things here.” The three artists, whose works will be displayed, are photographer Kent Noble and painters David Horvath and Ann Heckel. David Horvath recently began painting large, Warhol-style portraits of famous individuals like Marilyn Monroe and local icons like Pittsburgh Penguin Evgeni Malkin. Though it began as a hobby, Horvath’s paintings have been very

popular and sell quickly. Contrasting Horvath’s modern, contemporary paintings, Brighton Height’s artist Ann Heckel’s work is more traditional, with impressionist landscapes and abstract natural scenes. The lone photographer, Kent Noble, will feature a series of photos he shot at the Northside’s own Riverview Park. Noble anticipates that the gallery will be a positive thing for the Brighton Heights growing arts community. “I’ve shown before [in galleries], but never so locally,” said Noble, who primarily uses social media and online platforms to publish and sell his photographs. “It’ll be nice to have a place to show art and look at other people’s stuff.” The paintings will be put on display on May 8, and the BHCF plans to show them until at least June 9, so they’ll be on display for a special showing that will be a part of the Brighton Heights annual house tour.

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BZ’s brings new dining options to the North Shore

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Lunchtime patrons dine outdoors on Federal Street at BZ Bar and Grill.

By Megan Trimble A new North Shore restaurant puts a twist on American food.. Brandon Herriott, and investors Bob and Lauri Zdravkovski, opened BZ’s Bar and Grille this past winter and serve what they call “twisted American cuisine.” The restaurant is across from PNC Park at 140 Federal Street, in the former Firewaters Restaurant and Bar location. “We believed that Pittsburgh is a great city and that the North Shore and Northside are an upand-coming area and a great place to invest in,” Herriott, and Ann Arbor, MI native, said. “We love blue collar, tough, Midwest cities in general.” The restaurant offers traditional American dishes such as burgers and mac & cheese, as well as unique takes on the classics like the Turducken Burger — a Turkey Burger topped with Duck Confit, a Fried Egg, Sage Aioli and Arugula. The bar and grille draws in a

range of customers, from Pirates fans to North Shore workers as well. The restaurant features a blue — paying homage to the 1971 Grabber Blue Mustang, Herriott’s favorite car — and black interior with open brick, steel beams and wood. Black and white photos of Pittsburgh decorate the walls to add to the “modern industrial” theme. “It’s a bar/restaurant that plays sports but not just a sports bar,” Herriott said. “There is a natural progression in the space from bar to restaurant.” The restaurant operates Monday through Sunday from 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. and menu prices range from around $10 to $30 per entrée. Customers can choose the menu oddities or stick to the classics. “Several of our Twisted American Cuisine offerings are nipping at the leaders heals, but the most popular item is still the Classic Burger,” Herriott said.

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Northsiders encouraged to particpate in heart walk By Meagan Trimble The Allegheny General Hospital is calling all Northsiders to learn more about their hearts, health and community this month. AGH’s Cardiovascular Institute is hosting its 10th annual Hearts in the Park Walk on Saturday, May 11 at the Allegheny Commons Park— directly across form the hospital. Registration for the event begins at 8 a.m., followed by announcements and the event kickoff at 9 a.m. Awards, announcements and raffle drawings will follow the walk at 10 a.m. Senior Manager for the AGH Department of Thoracic and Courtesy Laura Smith Cardiovascular Surgery Lori Dernus Walkers finishing last years Hearts in the Park walk. said the event typically draws in neighborhood,” said Allegheny winning classroom will receive 300 to 400 participants from across General Hospital Partnership $1,000 worth of athletic equipment. the city, and she would like to see Coordinator Laura Smith. “Some The rest of the proceeds benefit 500 walkers celebrating the 10th of the money raised goes towards the Allegheny Heart Institute and anniversary. maintaining Allegheny Commons the Allegheny General Hospital This year, organizers have Cardiovascular Institute to placed special focus on getting more Park.” Two local schools, North support research and treatment for Northsiders involved in the walk. Catholic and Allegheny Traditional cardiovascular disease. “It’s a really great cause Academy, will have their teachers In an effort to get Northsiders that happens right here in the participate in a walk off, and the out for the walk, the Northside

Leadership Conference has promised to provide a catered meal from Bistro to Go to the Northside community group with the most participating members. The 2-mile walk is held in memory of James A. Magovern, MD, a cardiac surgeon and researcher who spent his career at AGH. Magovern started the event to raise awareness about cardiovascular disease and encourage people to walk and exercise for a healthy lifestyle. Dernus said that the fun and easy event targets families and engages children, several of who “get really excited about it.” “It’s a great event for anyone who can walk,” Dernus said. “It’s really an easy flat walk and anyone can turn around if it seems too far, but it’s not too cumbersome for patients, children or the elderly.” The event will feature a free Prescription for a Healthy Heart Expo for all registered walkers. The expo will provide free blood

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Chamber of Commerce luncheon 2013 awardees

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Northside House Tours

For an inside look at some noteworthy Northside homes, several neighborhoods hold annual house tours to show off what a great place the Northside is to live.

Most Visible Professional Colleen Myers-Citizens Bank Brightest Technology Star Pipitone Group

Photo by Kelsey Shea

Ambassador Dan Rooney was presented with a lifetime achievement award at the April 30 Chamber of Commerce luncheon.

By Kelsey Shea The North Side North Shore Chamber of Commerce held its annual luncheon on April 30 to recognize local businesses. The luncheon was held at Heinz Field and the chamber awarded a several businesses and individuals for the services they provide in the neighborhoods. “We do this to recognize the outstanding contributions of Northside businesses,” said chamber president Eric Shumann, of Tucker Arensberg. Life-long Northsider Ambassador Dan Rooney was recognized for a lifetime achievement award for his commitment to the area. “The Northside is coming

back,” said Rooney. “Largely thanks to the good people who live here.” KDKA Sports Director Bob Pompeani acted as master of ceremonies, and Dan Onorato, chief external affairs and communications officer at Highmark, was the key note speaker. Because the luncheon came the day after the announcement of the Highmark and West Penn Merger, Onorato focused his speech on Highmark’s role in the community and how that would improve going forward. “The Northside chamber can count on Highmark to be a good corporate partner,” said Onorato.

Nonprofit Community Champion Western Pennsylvania Humane Society Large Business Community Champion Rivers Casino Small Business Community Champion Breadworks Members Choice “Favorite Place to be” PNC Park Best new Chamber Member James Street Gastropub and Speakeasy

School board candidates night From School board, page 7 our kids are doing. Sometimes we only hear about the bad things, and there are bad things, but there’s a lot of good there too,” said Klug. Summer Hill’s Lorraine Burton Eberhardt described herself as a “product of the Pittsburgh Public Schools,” having both attended and taught in the district. She stressed the importance of relationships between stakeholders and equity among schools. Of the three, Eberhardt was the candidate most critical of charter schools and their impact on public education. “I consider charter schools the enemy of public education,” said Eberhardt, who promised to scrutinize char-

ters and also find new ways to enforce equity in schools. The outgoing District 9 school board member Floyd ‘Skip’ Mccrea attended the event to hear the three candidates speak. After the forum, he said that of the three candidates, he’d most like the see Klug fill his seat. “I liked that she said, ‘It’s all about the kids.’ Because that’s what this job really is about,” said Mccrea. He also noted that being a school board member is a tough and sometimes thankless job. “There are things we do that people don’t even know about,” he said. The election will be on May 21, 2013.

Allegheny West Wine Tour: June 7-8, 2013 Christmas Tour: TBA Allegheny West actually does two annual tours to show off its historic Victorian homes. In addition to the popular Christmas tour, Allegheny West now also hosts a wine tour in the spring features different wines at each location. Brighton Heights Annual Chocolate House Tour June 9, 2013 Brighton Heights will host its ninth annual house tour this June, with sweet treats in addition to great houses. Observatory Hill House Tour June 2, 2013 Observatory Hill residents will show off their nineteeth century arts and crafts bungalos at their annual tour. Mexican War Streets Home and Garden Tour Date TBA In late summer, many neighbors in the Central Northside open up their doors for their very popular house tour. Last year was the 43nd annual tour, and over 1,000 people attended! Manchester House and Garden Tour Dates TBA Historic Manchester will host its 16th annual self-guided house tour this summer in addition to its Halloween Ghost Tour in the fall!

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Sprout grant helps improve Fineview’s urban stairways From Fineview, page 3

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connect to the lower Northside currently use them, Doyle said. For Doyle, the steps play a large role in connecting Northsiders to community opportunities. “For those of us who live in Fineview the steps are an easy connection to all that the Central Northside has to offer including some fabulous eating establishments, museums, parks and, of course. easy access to our beloved sports games,” she said. “Now with the Urban Hike concept we are beginning to realize the health benefits we have at our fingertips.” A $10,000 Sprout Fund grant will help fund the inventory of the steps, which includes producing a map, signage, trail markers and step repairs and improvements.

Walt Spak cultivated the original fitness trail concept in 2007, but Melissa Gallagher and other FCC Board members took the idea to Sprout in 2012. Doyle, who took over the project manager position in January, said the changes made so far have been completed behind the scenes. Changes include an inventory of all of Fineview’s steps, a ranking of those steps based on their physical needs and safety and the creation of a data system that will help the community track step needs as the project grows. “With that information we have devised a rigorous trail that begins in the central Northside and extends two miles through Fineview utilizing the safest and most well-kept sets of stairs,” Doyle said.

Hearts in the Park events hopes to engage Northside From Hearts Walk, page 11 pressure screenings, chair massages and education on living a heart-healthy lifestyle, including diet, weight control and exercise. Dernus sees the walk as a fun way to bring the community together for a morning. “Patients, friends and family can come together and walk right along side the heart surgeons and hospital staff for a good cause,” she said.

The registration fee of $20 per person or $75 for a family of five, must be paid by May 3. All registered walkers receive a Hearts in the Park T-shirt and discounted admission passes to the Pittsburgh Children’s Museum and National Aviary. Interested participants can register online by visiting www. HeartsinthePark.com and can call 412.359.5026 for more information or a registration brochure.

AGH financially secured From AGH, page 1 an anchor in the Northside, but also a landmark. “AGH will survive as a part of a larger system that will provide competition to UPMC.” Employees at the hospital celebrated the merger with cake and a new sense of job security on April 30. In addition to being a large employer in the neighborhood, AGH

also maintains a partnership with the Northside Leadership Conference. AGH and NLSC’s community partnership helps Northsiders find jobs and AGH employees buy homes in the Northside. AGH employees also volunteer in local schools. “Many thanks to the Northside community for all of their support through this process,” said Caplan.

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Rivers will not renew NSLC agreement

From Casino, page 16 tive,” said Fatla. “I think the casino should provide continuing support for something that was working.” The original agreement between the NSLC and Rivers can be viewed on the NSLC website. Though the financial agreement has ended, the casino will remain a

corporate partner to the leadership conference and continue working on parking and hiring initiatives. However, Rivers will be NSLC’s only corporate who does not make a financial contribution that will be reinvested in the Northside.

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From the office of State Sen. Wayne Fontana

2013 state budget As the state budget process is once again upon us, it has become apparent that this budget, like the two that came before it, will task us with finding ways to do more with less. One area that has been overlooked by the current administration is the need to invest resources in economic development and jobs programs, to do all we can to put people back to work! We must create a positive business environment that encourages investment and helps small businesses succeed. I have authored two bills that will do both. Senate Bill 141 establishes a tax credit to Angel Investors that would encourage early stage financing to businesses less than five years old. These type of investors play a

crucial role in our economy, making higher-risk investments in new businesses, where banks and other lenders typically shy away. Another piece of legislation I wrote, Senate Bill 205, loosens restrictions on the Second Stage Loan Guarantee Program, providing a needed catalyst to spur private

banks and other commercial lenders access to capital for small business. These two measures would both provide a shot in the arm to small businesses across our region and a growing network of small businesses will lead to job creation, at a time when it is desperately needed. I will continue working with my colleagues in the Senate, from both parties, to move this legislation forward so we can start putting people back to work. You can read more about these bills at www.senatorfontana.com. Senator Wayne D. Fontana 42nd Senatorial District www.senatorfontana.com

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Allegheny West J. Andrew Wolfinger to Daniel and Rosalie Angelucci at 806 Beech Ave. for $400,000. Estate of Robert Clinton Turley to Kirkley Paige Beal and Erin Geraldine Creighton at 833 Western Ave. for $70,000. Allegheny West Civic Council Inc. to Lauren Krainski and Jeffrey Kranking at 814 Western Ave. for $165,000. Brighton Heights Scott Nath to @ Yur Service LLC at 3144 McClure Ave. for $3,000. Marc Milliron to Jason Beggarly at 1446 Reuben St. for $13,500. Kathryn Rankin Luczak to Rachel Murphy and Shannon Rankin at 1555 Pennock Road for $90,000. Melissa Vaughan to Kimberly Marzec at 1900 Termon Ave. for $99,000. Sharon Parks to Federal National Mortgage Assn. at 1809 Davis Ave. for $1,738 by sheriff â€™s deed. Thomas Fairley to Thomas Moore at 3402 Massachusetts Ave. for $38,000. Cynthia Hopson Smith Chenault

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to JA Home Investors LLC at 1408 Termon Ave. for $54,000. Brightwood Pressley Ridge to Soma International Ministries Inc. at 2436 California Ave. for $50,000. Jason Galyardt to Keith and Linda Gray at 1250 Hodgkiss St. for $78,500. US Bank NA trustee to Alliance RE Holdings LLC at 1408 Evandale Road for $21,000. Forsythe Development Trust #1001517 to George Mitchell at 1517 Forsythe St. for $15,000. HSBC Bank USA NA trustee to Alliance RE Holdings LLC at 1121 Ingham St. for $25,000. Penn Pioneer Enterprises LLC to Three S Ventures LLC at 2349 Atmore St. for $46,500. California-Kirkbride Bank New York Mellon trustee to Kathleen Thiry at 2405 Ridgeland Place for $26,299. Central Northside A. Daniel Antczak to Andrea Fridley

at 1501 Boyle St. for $68,000. Nicholas Bubash to Wilson and Regina Watkins at 1515 Wolpert Way for $4,500. Pamela Broglio to Sonja Brett and Seth Wimer at 1707 Buena Vista St. for $283,000. Michael Killian to Harrison and Kathryn Gardner at 1512 Buena Vista St. for $349,500. East Deutschtown Sean Monaghan to Realty Choice Investments LLC at 826 Peralta St. and Eagle Way for $26,000. Historic Deutschtown John Manolakis to KRP Development L.P. at 607 Avery St. for $27,000. Deitrich Schaupp to Charlie Town Capital LLC at 911-913 Middle St. for $45,000. Douglas Taylor to Christopher Zappa at 916 Middle St. for $223,000. Manchester MCC MCS LLC to Thomas and Megan Colt at 1232 Juniata St. for

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$303,310. MCC MCS LLC to Gerald Sebastian Jr. at 1216 Juniata St. for $179,000 Dennis Weber to Michael Lemak and Timothy Murphy at 1304 Sheffield St. for $2,000. Nancy Davidson to Lex Miller at 1403 Pennsylvania Ave. for $5,000. Nancy Davidson to Lex Miller at 1405 Pennsylvania Ave. for $5,000. Cynthia Meyers to Matthew and Kimberly Trevors at 1408 W. North Ave. for $149,900. Bernard Murphy to Jeanine Bacon and Tracey Webster at 1416 Hamlin St. for $31,500. Northview Heights Pittsburgh City to Alfred Bahnson and Janice Henry at 2921 Pratt St. for $2,900. Pittsburgh City to Alfred Bahnson and Janice Henry at 3000 Pratt St. for $3,500. Observatory Hill Walter Nalducci to Frank Maurice Van Ameringen III at 3066 Marshall Road for $155,000. David Hager to Deutsche Bank

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National Trust Co. trustee at 33 Watson Blvd. for $1,795 by sheriff ’s deed. Terry Mertz to Laura Bryan at 3849 Perrysville Ave. for $198,900. Tawayne Weems to Federal National Mortgage Assn. at 241 Bascom Ave. for $1,786 by sheriff ’s deed. Justin Puhl to Joseph Roos at 4027 Grizella St. for $107,060. Pinecastle Realty LLC to Lindsey Fierst and Paul Kowal at 2806 Perrysville Ave. for $13,700. Mary Biondo et al. to Tanisha Wilkes at 317 Venture St. for $66,000. Kevin Spinola to Alison Mullinary at 3963 Evergreen Road for $115,000. Vera Drab to Elbow River LLC at 4004 Oakdale St. for $47,000. Bradley Caton to Okwudili and Colleen Onu at 4015 Portman St. for $35,000. Lynn Michele Van Slyke to Clifford Foster at 109 Watson Blvd. for $12,000. Perry Hilltop Joseph Sulkowski III to Bouaza Pierre at 33 Divinity St. for $5,000.

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Estate of Cornelia Sampson to Meisheng Chen and Qing Ye at 1824 University Ave. for $50,000. Pittsburgh City to Adebisi Lee and Gbemisola Odekanmi at 314 W. Burgess St. for $3,900. James Whitner Jr. to Family Enterprises LLC at 408 Ridgewood St. for $52,600. Estate of Carroll Kenneth Jones to Intissar LLC at 402 Lawton Ave. for $8,500. Pinecastle Realty LLC to Lindsey Fierst and Paul Kowal at 2806 Perrysville Ave. for $13,700. Eleanor Groetzinger to Elizabeth Clay and John Grooms at 2215 Holyoke St. for $45,000. Christopher Ogden to Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. at 1965 Federal Street Ext. for $3,346 by sheriff ’s deed. Spring Garden Mary Battle trustee to Peter Blatt at 1017 High St. for $7,500. Kimberly Bennett Bash to Dollar Bank at 2903 Spring Garden Ave. for $1,884 by sheriff ’s deed.

Brian Honan to Alexander Tarnas at 1246 Spring Garden Ave. for $4,000. Summer Hill Dorothy Bahl to Cathleen Aniszewski and Steven Bolar at Chapin St. for $129,900. Dorothy Bahl to Cathleen Aniszewski and Steven Bolar at Harpen Road for $25,100. Spring Hill George Lesko to Angelo Badamo at 903 Mina St. for $2,000. Angelica Ledergerber to Michael and Janine Ledergerber at 2138 Lappe Lane for $24,000. Kathy Daugherty to Andrew Wright at 2210 Rockledge St. for $53,000. Patricia Weber et al. to Jack Weber Jr. at 1342 Damas St. for $56,000. JAFHCO Ltd. to TI Pennsylvania Holdings LLC at 1131 Buente St. for $31,000. Daniel Berger to TI Pennsylvania Holdings LLC at 1155 Buente St. Unit 1 for $31,000. Jennifer Mahich et al. to Bradley Capital Investments LLC at 816

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Luella St. for $10,500. Jennifer Mahich to Bradley Capital Investments LLC at 920 Mina St. for $20,000. Robert Foetter to Deborah Krist at 1328 Diana Place for $18,000. Summer Hill Dorothy Bahl to John Sharpe and Kristine Mielcarek Sharpe at Chapin St. for $4,000. Troy Hill Maryann Forrester to Constance Alch at 2100 Alroy Way for $32,000. Estate of Robert Werner to Equity Trust Co. Cust FBO Stephanie HahnI at 2006 Lowrie St. for $20,000. Krauss Family Investments LLC to Maria and Michael Borelli at 2052 Straubs Lane for $42,000. IHHWT LLC to Matthew Phelps Rohrs at 1330 Goettman St. for $25,000. Daniel Berger to TI Pennsylvania Holdings LLC at 2146 Lowrie St. for $30,500.

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Northside Education Page From Pittsburgh King FACE Coordinator

Pittsburgh King K-5

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Dr. Lorraine Burton Eberhardt

What’s new and exciting these days at King? There are several new and exciting things happening at King these days. First ,we celebrate The Success Schools Model, which has motivated our students academically and behaviorally. Our students are building their leadership skills and demonstrating responsibility through this model. April 1 – 5, was Spirit week, during this time we are preparing students for the Pennsylvania State Standards Assessment (PSSA) with meaningful activities. On April 4, Strong Women, Strong Girls hosted a Clothing Fair. Families in need were able to shop for clothing from 3 – 5 p.m. Lastly, Kings Kindergarten Transition team, hosted the Ready Freddy Kindergarten Registration Welcome Center on April 26. Parents of children interested in registering for kindergarten for the 2013-2014 school year were encouraged to come out and enroll their child.

What was your favorite program or experience at King in 2012?

The teachers and students at King have had several programs and experiences that rank as their favorite. Our whole school assembly is the most memorable. Students from preK to 8th grade filled the gym and recited the DREAM chant and praised the accomplishments of their peers. In February, the 2nd and 3rd grade team put together the Black History Month Program that included an African clothing fashion show, a mime group, singing of the

black national anthem and a special song from one of our third graders. Then there was the team building activity where the staff worked in teams through various obstacles setup around the building. How funny did we look walking around with balloons wedged between us guiding our blindfolded leader? How could we forget the stash the trash day with Mayor Luke Ravenstahl, keeping our neighborhood clean is important to us? Not to mention our partnership we have with Urban Impact. Finally, we also enjoy being with staff who continue to put their heart and soul into the business of educating students.

What do teachers and students have to look forward to for the remainder of the school year? King is excitedly anticipating the following activities in the coming months: Our monthly Pursuing our Promise student recognition and awards breakfast. With the weather breaking we begin our Stash the Trash efforts to keep our community clean; On May 17, we will host “Take your father to work day” and our Spring Dance.

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What challenges do you anticipate for the remainder of the school year? The only challenge we anticipate for the remainder of the school year is running out of time for all of the work we still have yet to do.

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